Moving Has Gone to the Dogs If you've never moved with a dog before, you're in for a few surprises, and not likely the good kind. As with kids, when you have canine companions, there are plenty of things you must consider before loading up the truck and ...
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Brokerages look for creative ways to show appreciation for agents who achieve higher than average levels of sales production. It is an important exercise for the broker, the agent, and the company. Brokers get creative and sometimes offer extrav...
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Real estate can be a business of growing wealth. The wonderful aspect of this wealth building is Realtors build their own wealth while they help their clients create their wealth. Success is not elusive. Sometimes the path to success is plain t...
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If the Presidential election season has you down, there is one debate that is finished. Should you list with a Realtor or go at it FSBO style? I am here to say you should list FSBO, especially if you fall into these categories. You are a former Realt...
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Sometimes people have to sell their home. Jobs transfer, families grow, incomes fall, deaths illness occur; each can necessitate having to sell your home. For the rest of us the decision is far less certain. When is the right time? What are the indicator...
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Now. You know I had to say it, right? While there is some real truth to that (more later). I want to present other considerations to help you make that important decision when to sell your home. First decide whether you are making a decis...
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Deciding whether or not to remodel your home can be almost as complicated as purchasing a home. There are many factors to consider such as cost, funding, colors, flooring, fixtures, choosing contractors, etc. But there are other aspects that need to be ...
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Real estate investing is a confusing topic sometimes, but that is largely because there are so many different ways to invest in real estate. Once you understand the differences, the concept of investing in real estate becomes more understandable and appr...
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The National Association of Realtors released statistical information about the membership recently. So I thought it might be interesting to share who we are as practitioners. You might be surprised. The truth is Realtors are everyone. Realtors are pr...
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One of the most amazing things about a career in real estate is that there are a multitude of ways to form your business model. At the core of them all, usually is hard work and interaction with a large sphere of people. For any number of reasons, life ...
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