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Tips on Working With Difficult Clients
Every once in a while, you’ll get a challenging client — one who requires little...
National Purple Heart Day and VA Loans
August 7th is a day to give back to and recognize those who were injured or killed while...
Embrace Employee Spotlight: Joel Kehm
There’s a lot to love about Embrace Home Loans, but one of our strongest assets has...
Tips for First-Time Sellers
There are plenty of tips to be found for first time homebuyers, but what about for tips...
Increase your SEO: Keywords, Hashtags, and Best Practices
If you want your business to be found on the web, SEO, short for Search Engine...
How to Research a Home’s History
When you buy a house, having a clear picture of its history and background is critical....
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?
You’ve probably heard the term “points,” “basis points,” or “mortgage...
6 Tips for New Gardeners
Spring is here and that means it’s time to plant a garden. If you love the idea of...
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
Electric home energy certainly has its drawbacks. It’s pricy (especially now with...
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
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
Leaning on others is great when you’re just starting out as a real estate agent. A good...
How Technology Improves Your Mortgage Experience
Technology has transformed the way we buy and sell real estate — and for the...
How Real Estate Agents Can Prepare for Taking Vacation
Taking a vacation is hard for any self-employed person, but for real estate agents —...
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
It’s hard for any agent to maintain a work-life balance — especially in a hot market...
Should I Pay My Property Taxes Early?
The property tax deduction is one of the biggest benefits of homeownership — even with...
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
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
If you’re a busy real estate agent, task management can be hard. At any given...
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
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
The Federal Reserve opted to increase the federal funds rate by half a percentage point...
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!
If you missed this exciting event, you definitely won’t want to miss the next one....
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
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
Moving in with a partner is exciting. However, if you both have tons of furniture and...