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Tips for Staying Safe at the Open House
July 25, 2022 2 min read

Tips for Staying Safe at the Open House

An open house can be a great way to generate leads and expand your network. But they also...

What is a Mortgage Basis Point and How Can They Work For You
July 22, 2022 2 min read

What is a Mortgage Basis Point, and How Can They Work for You?

You’ve probably heard the term “points,” “basis points,” or “mortgage...

Tips For New Gardeners
July 20, 2022 4 min read

6 Tips for New Gardeners

Spring is here and that means it’s time to plant a garden. If you love the idea of...

July 18, 2022 3 min read

How to Land a Listing by Setting Yourself Apart with a Presentation

Your listing presentation can make or break your business. It can mean the difference...

Pros and Cons of Home Energy Options
July 15, 2022 3 min read

Pros and Cons of Home Energy Options

Electric home energy certainly has its drawbacks. It’s pricy (especially now with...

Home Fire Safety Tips For Pet Owners
July 14, 2022 3 min read

Home Fire Safety Tips for Pet Owners

July 15 is officially National Pet Fire Safety Day — a day created by the American...

How renovation loans can turn a no into a yes — especially on fixer-uppers
July 11, 2022 3 min read

How Renovation Loans Can Turn a No Into a Yes — Especially on Fixer-Uppers

In today’s housing market, where inventory is short and mortgage rates are climbing,...

How to maintain your independence as a new real estate agent 
July 4, 2022 3 min read

How to Maintain Your Independence as a New Real Estate Agent 

Leaning on others is great when you’re just starting out as a real estate agent. A good...

How technology improves your mortgage experience
July 1, 2022 2 min read

How Technology Improves Your Mortgage Experience

Technology has transformed the way we buy and sell real estate — and for the...

How Agents Can Prepare for Taking Vacation 
June 27, 2022 3 min read

How Real Estate Agents Can Prepare for Taking Vacation 

Taking a vacation is hard for any self-employed person, but for real estate agents —...

Outdoor Projects You Can Do With The Equity In Your Home
June 17, 2022 3 min read

7 outdoor projects you can do with the equity in your house

Homeowners have a lot of equity these days. In fact, according to property data firm...

How to Maintain a Work-life Balance This Summer
June 13, 2022 3 min read

How to Maintain a Work-life Balance This Summer

It’s hard for any agent to maintain a work-life balance — especially in a hot market...

8 Real Estate Conferences Agents Should Attend in 2022 and 2023
June 8, 2022 7 min read

Should I Pay My Property Taxes Early?

The property tax deduction is one of the biggest benefits of homeownership — even with...

9 Books to Read this Summer to Improve Your Business
May 31, 2022 15 min read

25 Books to Read This Summer to Improve Your Business

Have you been too strapped for time to read any books lately? Want to brush up on your...

3 Ways Today’s Housing Market is Not Like the One Before the Crash
May 27, 2022 3 min read

3 Ways Today’s Housing Market is Not Like the One Before the Crash

With home prices and mortgage rates rising, many people may be wondering if a crash is...

5 Task Management Apps to Make Your To-Do List More Manageable
May 23, 2022 3 min read

5 Task Management Apps to Make Your To-Do List More Manageable

If you’re a busy real estate agent, task management can be hard.  At any given...

4 Ways to Research Mortgage Lender Options
May 20, 2022 3 min read

4 Ways to Research Mortgage Lender Options

Choosing the right mortgage lender is critical — whether you’re buying a house or...

Staying Healthy in Real Estate: How Agents Can Be Healthier While on the Go
May 16, 2022 4 min read

Staying Healthy in Real Estate: How Agents Can Be Healthier While on the Go

A lot of real estate agents spend the vast majority of their time on the go — and it...

The Federal Reserve, Higher Mortgage Rates, and What it Means for You
May 13, 2022 3 min read

The Federal Reserve, Higher Mortgage Rates, and What it Means for You

The Federal Reserve opted to increase the federal funds rate by half a percentage point...

4 Things to Know Before Buying in an HOA
April 29, 2022 4 min read

4 Things to Know Before Buying in an HOA

If you’ve been thinking about buying in an HOA, you’re not alone. Many people...

EmbRACE Day at Dover Motor Speedway: Embrace Is Making Some Noise!
April 28, 2022 3 min read

EmbRACE Day at Dover Motor Speedway: Embrace Is Making Some Noise!

If you missed this exciting event, you definitely won’t want to miss the next one....

10 Songs to Jumpstart Your Motivation at Work
April 27, 2022 5 min read

10 Songs to Jumpstart Your Motivation at Work

It’s raining. It’s pouring. You’re almost snoring — at work. When you’re...

Want Business to Bloom? Try These Spring Lead Generation Ideas for Real Estate Agents
April 25, 2022 5 min read

Want Business to Bloom? Try These Spring Lead Generation Ideas for Real Estate Agents

Warmer weather has started to appear, which means that the spring market is here. That...

Living Together for the First Time? Here's How to Combine Interior Design Styles
April 22, 2022 4 min read

Living Together for the First Time? Here’s How to Combine Interior Design Styles

Moving in with a partner is exciting. However, if you both have tons of furniture and...

How to Pay for Home Improvements
April 20, 2022 3 min read

How to Pay for Home Improvements

It’s usually best to use cash or savings when paying for home improvements — as long...

5 Ways to Improve Your Online Presence and Stand Out from Other Agents in Your Market
April 18, 2022 5 min read

5 Ways to Improve Your Online Presence and Stand Out from Other Agents in Your Market

There are more real estate agents in the U.S. than ever before. According to the National...

EmbRACE Day at Richmond Raceway: Kicking Off Our Partnership with 23XI Racing
April 14, 2022 5 min read

EmbRACE Day at Richmond Raceway: Kicking Off Our Partnership with 23XI Racing

Embrace’s partnership with 23XI Racing is in full swing, and we had our first big race...

5 Spring Break Activities to Keep Your Kids Busy and Engaged
April 13, 2022 5 min read

5 Spring Break Activities to Keep Your Kids Busy and Engaged

Spring break is here and it can be hard to keep your kids engaged throughout the week. If...

6 Social Media Strategies for Real Estate Agents
April 11, 2022 5 min read

6 Social Media Strategies for Real Estate Agents

Social media isn’t new, and you’re not new to it, either! In fact, you’re...

10 Ways to Spruce Up Your Spring Curb Appeal 
April 8, 2022 4 min read

10 Ways to Spruce Up Your Spring Curb Appeal 

Winter can often leave our homes (not to mention our entire curb appeal) looking a little...