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How to Ask for Testimonials from Your Clients
May 12, 2025 5 min read

How to Ask for Testimonials from Your Clients

Social recommendations sway consumers, and a potential client will want to know that...

Things Consumers Want Loan Officers to Know
May 9, 2025 3 min read

Things Consumers Want Loan Officers to Know

Hey loan officers! Want to know what your clients really want from you? We gathered...

The The Art of Effective Negotiation: Essential Skills for REALTORS® to Close Successful Deals
May 5, 2025 7 min read

The Art of Effective Negotiation: Essential Skills for REALTORS® to Close Successful Deals

In the real estate market, effective negotiation is much more than a transactional...

Man sitting backwards on a horse
May 2, 2025 4 min read

Freddie and Fannie Who?! 11 Mortgage Terms You’ve Heard and May Not Understand

The mortgage process can be pretty overwhelming, especially if it’s your first time...

4 Cinco de Mayo Recipes Even Your Kids Will Like
May 2, 2025 5 min read

4 Cinco de Mayo Recipes Even Your Kids Will Like

If your kids are like mine, they loathe anything “spicy.” And to them? Spicy might...

Mortgage Weekly Update
May 1, 2025 9 min read

Mortgage Rates Stay Flat, Applications Rise 

On Thursday, May 8, 2025, Freddie Mac released the results of its Primary...

Rules of Real Estate Agent Etiquette: Are You Following Them?
April 29, 2025 4 min read

7 Essential Rules of Real Estate Agent Etiquette: Are You Following Them?

As a real estate agent, you’re not just selling homes — you’re building...

8 Ways Real Estate Agents Can Survive the Busy Spring Season
April 28, 2025 4 min read

8 Ways Real Estate Agents Can Survive the Busy Spring Season

The busy spring season is revving up, and you may already be dreaming of a much-needed...

TED Talks That Will Make You a Better Loan Officer
April 28, 2025 4 min read

TED Talks That Will Make You a Better Loan Officer

Admit it: in your downtime, you sometimes find yourself chatting on social media or...

Don't Meet the Conventional Mortgage Requirements? You Still Can Get a Loan
April 25, 2025 4 min read

Don’t Meet the Conventional Mortgage Requirements? You Still Can Get a Loan

Buying a home is exciting — but let’s be honest, it can also feel like learning a new...

Why Did My Home Mortgage Fall Through?
April 24, 2025 8 min read

Why Did My Home Mortgage Fall Through?

If you’ve ever had a mortgage fall through, you know how frustrating it can be....

7 Things People Love About Living in Rural Areas
April 23, 2025 4 min read

7 Things Homeowners Love About Living in Rural Areas

Choosing to live in a rural community is a lifestyle decision that more and more...

5 Must-Watch Real Estate YouTube Channels for Agents in 2025
April 14, 2025 3 min read

5 Must-Watch Real Estate YouTube Channels for Agents in 2025

As a real estate agent, staying informed about industry trends, tools, and marketing...

Here’s How to Get Your House Ready to Sell in the Spring Market
April 4, 2025 4 min read

5 Things to Do Now to Get Your House Ready to Sell in the Spring Market

Spring is one of the best times to sell a home. If you’re thinking about listing your...

More Choice, More Flexibility: Beazer Helps More Buyers Close with Embrace Home Loans
April 2, 2025 5 min read

More Choice, MoreFlexibility: Beazer Helps More Buyers Close with Embrace Home Loans

A Builder Case Study There’s no place like home, and Beazer Homes has delivered homes...

8 Spring Pop-By Ideas for Real Estate Agents
March 31, 2025 5 min read

8 Spring Pop-By Ideas for Real Estate Agents

As the spring market heats up, it’s the perfect time to reconnect and deepen your...

Practical Things You Can Do with Your Tax Refund
March 28, 2025 3 min read

Practical Things You Can Do With Your Tax Refund

It’s that time of year again — tax refund season! As a homeowner, you have a unique...

Spring Cleaning Tips That Will Make The Process Much Easier
March 27, 2025 4 min read

Spring Cleaning Tips That Will Make The Process Much Easier

Spring is officially here and, for many people, that means it’s time to do some...

A 9-month Plan to Buy a House This Year
March 25, 2025 7 min read

9-month Plan to Buy a Home This Year

Does buying a house seem like a pipe dream? It can be easier than you think as long as...

Smart Ways to Utilize Your Testimonials to Grow Your Business
March 24, 2025 5 min read

Smart Ways to Utilize Your Testimonials to Grow Your Business

Testimonials are gold in the real estate industry. People want to hear firsthand accounts...

Smart Ways to Trim Your Utility Bills
March 20, 2025 6 min read

Smart Ways to Trim Your Utility Bills

Utility bills are a monthly expense that can quickly add up, and they often rise without...

Tips for How to Follow Up with Real Estate Leads
March 17, 2025 6 min read

Tips for How to Follow Up with Real Estate Leads

As an agent, the ability to effectively follow up with real estate leads is one of the...

Real Estate Marketing Tip
March 11, 2025 4 min read

Essentials for a Successful Drip Email Marketing

As a REALTOR®, staying connected with past and prospective clients is crucial for...

9 Benefits of Automating Your Email Campaigns
March 10, 2025 3 min read

Benefits of Automating Your Email Campaigns

Email marketing campaigns are one of the best ways to convert new clients, or nurture...

4 Professional Development Opportunities for Real Estate Agents
March 8, 2025 4 min read

4 Professional Development Opportunities for Real Estate Agents

You love your job, and you know that if you want to stay on top, you need to keep up with...

Why Pre-listing Prep Is More Important Than Ever For Realtors
March 6, 2025 7 min read

Why Pre-Listing Prep Is More Important Than Ever for REALTORS®

As a real estate professional, you know that the home sale process can be daunting. With...

Navigating Zoning Laws: A Realtor's Guide to Local Regulations
March 6, 2025 4 min read

Navigating Zoning Laws: A REALTOR®’S Guide to Local Regulations

In the competitive world of real estate, a strong understanding of the local zoning laws...

Digital Tools that Sell Homes Faster
March 6, 2025 4 min read

Digital Tools That Sell Homes Faster

If you’re a REALTOR®, you understand the crucial role of reaching out to as many...

First-Time Homebuyer? Leverage Your Tax Refund to Help
February 28, 2025 5 min read

First-Time Homebuyer? Your Tax Refund Could Help Open the Door Sooner.

It’s tax season, and you know what that means — a hefty refund might be right around...

What Does It Mean to “Have Equity” in Your Home?
February 27, 2025 4 min read

What Is Home Equity and Why Is It Important?

Have you ever been told you can “take money out of your house” to do renovations or...