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Freddie Mac: Equity Matters (a Lot!)  July 23, 2015  First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers   According to a Merrill Lynch survey, over 80% of the people in this country believe that homeownership is still “an important part of the American Dream”. There are many financial and non-financial reasons ...

Maintenance & RepairThe Danger of Using Unlicensed and Uninsured Contractors  One of the first principles of gambling is this: Never take a risk you can’t afford to lose. Or, as Warren Buffett once said of an investment that went spectacularly wrong: “Never risk what you have and need for what yo...

Home Sales Will Remain Hot This Summer  July 22, 2015  For Buyers, For Sellers   People always talk about the “spring buying season” when they talk real estate. However, this year it appears as though the summer real estate market will be just as hot. The most recent Foot Traffic Report released...

We've all heard this before, but how many times have you used these words to reassure yourself when beginning something new? I have and I've done so countless times over the last few weeks. Beginning a career in real estate is not for the faint of heart and giving up a regular paycheck with no p...

Posted in Managing Your Business, by Blog Contributor on May 19, 2015 Share on facebookShare on twitterShare on linkedinShare on google_plusone_shareShare on emailMore Sharing Services  By Jessica Edgerton, NAR associate counsel In recent months, real estate professionals have reported an upswing...

Stop Paying Your Landlord’s Mortgage!  July 21, 2015  First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers   There are some people that have not purchased a home because they are uncomfortable taking on the obligation of a mortgage. Everyone should realize that, unless you are living with your parents rent free, ...

The home remodeling industry grew by almost 4% every year, between 2008 and 2013, and it generates about $52 billion in revenue per year.Why? Who is buying that many buckets of paint or that much tile flooring?The success of the house remodeling industry is likely due to the popularity of one luc...

5 Reasons to Hire a Real Estate Professional Today!  July 20, 2015  For Buyers, For Sellers   Whether you are buying or selling a home, it can be quite an adventurous journey. You need an experienced Real Estate Professional to lead you to your ultimate goal. In this world of instant gratificati...

When it comes to digital marketing, real estate agents tend to go in two places: Third party sites like Zillow, Trulia, Realtor, etc. Google PPC Today…let’s examine Google PPC a little.  If you’re convinced that this is the way to go, it’s important that you keep in mind a few things when runnin...

  I was commenting on Greg Nino’s post on Should Realtors Be Required To File Complaints On Fellow Real Estate Agents? A very poignant realization on how other agents affect not only their own business but others who are involved in the transaction. It’s almost like we HAVE to check out the agen...