James L. Hargrove II's (jimmysix) Blog

Recently, I've had the opportunity to start working with international listings. It appears to be a great niche and one that I am very interested in pursuing. With our proximity (I'm in Houston) and the pace at which retirees and second home buyers are flocking to exotic destinations in Latin Ame...

Recently, I've had the opportunity to start working with international listings. It appears to be a great niche and one that I am very interested in pursueing. With our proximity (I'm in Houston) and the pace at which retirees and second home buyers are flocking to exotic destinations in Latin Am...

I'm looking to actively pursue BPO's and the possible REO listings from doing the BPO's. Who can give recommendations on the BEST BPO companies to work for? Which ones are the BEST to sign up with and work for? Who has advice or comments on doing BPO's? I've read some of the blog rolls here on Ac...

Aaahhh, Weekends! That coveted time when we either do nothing at all or we try to cram in everything that we couldn't or should've gotten done during the week. What do your weekends usually hold? A colleague of mine always says "Make it a great Sales weekend!" I'm pretty sure that means she will ...

Careers in real estate. Wow. They come in so many different sizes and shapes. Some work for corporations, government, big brokerage firms, small brokerage firms, the list is endless. However, those that matter most, at least in my biased opinion are the little guys. The independents. The guys and...

Just Listed!! Cleveland, TX 77327. Commercial Property with 1800 sqft warehouse, 1500 sqft office plus 5 additional income producing rentals on the property. Listed on har.com, MLS# 751006 @ $269,900.00

Q: Can any of us really make it this year with a media induced frenzy of mortgage meltdowns and corporate collapse's? Are we all truly doomed? Should I camped out in the bread lines as some do for the latest Christmas widget? I mean...I know the current economy is bad, but gheez!! Everyone I spea...

Kingwood, TX - Our community is beautiful all year long. Well, except, maybe when it's 610 degrees outside. But, Chsitmas, it's the best. Our community does a great job decorating all of the common areas around town and lighting up all the trees. Best yet....no snow, no slush, no long underwear. ...

Real Estate Coaches. I am now starting with my second RE coach. After a transtition of management at our office, my first coach was promoted and the position not filled as of yet. I only worked with her a short time, prior to her promotion. Now, my new coach and I have just started working togeth...

A press release by Freddie Mac We are revising our requirements for investment property mortgages to reduce the number of financed properties in which a borrower who owns more than one investment property may have an individual or joint ownership interest (including the subject property) from 10 ...