Jane Macken's (janemacken) Blog

I had an opportunity today to attend a luncheon that was a networking function that comprised a group of well-educated, entrepreneurial, successful business women. The one thing I learned was that most successful businesses are built on recommendations from family, friends and associates. It is t...

I had an opportunity today to attend a luncheon that was a networking function that comprised a group of well-educated, entrepreneurial, successful business women. The one thing I learned was that most successful businesses are built on recommendations from family, friends and associates. It is t...

We must be on the upswing of the recession.  In Contra Costa we are seeing multiple offers on those homes under $700,000.  In fact, we are beginning to think it may become a Sellers market soon.  Additionally, we are seeing the upper end of the market finally getting more realistic in their prici...

With the 2010 just getting started, many of us are focused on our goals, intentions, and resolutions. While this is a wonderful and exciting aspect of every New Year, one of the most important things we can focus on this year is appreciating ourselves - first! If you're anything like me and most ...

First of all, I hope that you and your loved ones had a very Happy Thanksgiving.  Secondly, back to business.  I have a question to all you who have been in the business for many years.   I recently read conflicting arguments about using a sign to advertise when you have a price reduction on a li...

Technology of the 1980's brought us into the 1990's Information Age.  I sometimes wonder what I would do without my smart phone.  Social media is an important part of our communication, such as Twitter, Facebook, and the like.  When social media is managed properly, it can bring you an enormous a...

I authored a book in 2007, "The Art of Managing...How to Build a Better Workplace and Relationships," which gives the reader a step-by-step process to follow in the development of Self which includes the mind, body and spirit. If you visualize what you want, you will be able to create a better un...

Do what you have to do so that you can do what you want to do. Believe in yourself that you will do what you need to do to get where you want to go. Sometimes we doubt what we are doing or if what we are doing is the right thing to do.  Trust your intuition and that little voice that you hear; no...

What is it that you want that you don't have now?  This is such a key question when helping people find the dream home that they will want to buy.  Whether their wants are realistic or not, it is our job to help them prioritize those wants and fill those needs.  Finding the want is such a simple ...

Developing of Self appears to be on most people minds these days. Jane's book, "The Art of Managing...How to Build a Better Workplace and Relationships," gives the reader a step-by-step process to follow in the development of Self.  By following these steps, you will be able to create a better un...