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Mortgage Rates, Purchase Activity Drop
Mortgage rates finally reversed course, this week slipping to 3.05% — down from 3.12%...
5 Winter Break Activities Both You and the Kids Will Love
It’s hard to believe it’s that time of year again. The weather’s turning, the...
9 Ways Real Estate Agents Can Take Advantage of the Slower Season
We’re officially in the holiday lull. People are traveling, hosting family...
How to Take Holiday Time Off Without Returning to Chaos
It’s the end of the year and you’re looking forward to your holiday time off. You...
Agents, Try These Holiday Gift Ideas for New Homeowners
Gifting your clients a little something special around the holidays can be a great...
Heading to a Holiday Cookie Swap? Try These Tasty Recipes
Cookie swaps are a fun way to exchange gifts without spending a whole ton of...
7 Productive Ways to Spend Time Inside When the Weather Gets Cooler
Now that the weather is getting cooler, we’re all going to be spending more time...
Holiday Card Templates for Real Estate Agents
Sending out holiday cards can be a great way to keep your business top of mind — with...
6 Home Ladder Safety Tips to Help Keep You Safe While You DIY
If you own your own home, you’ll likely have to get up on a ladder at one point or...
Mortgage Rates Might Rise Next Year: What to Do Now
Most experts expect mortgage rates to rise next year. It’s a combination of a few...
5 Fun-Filled Black Friday Activities That Don’t Involve Shopping
Traditionally, Black Friday is all about getting up early to score the best deals on...
Agents, These Real Estate Floor Time Tips Will Help You Feel More Productive
Let’s face it, floor time is not the most exciting part of being a real estate...
Watching Your Waistline? Try These 5 Healthy Thanksgiving Alternatives
Everyone loves Thanksgiving — the food, the family, the festivities. But if you’re...
5 Ideas to Keep the Kids Busy Over Thanksgiving Break
Thanksgiving is fast approaching, and for the students out there, that means time off...
Working on the House this Year? Consider These 5 High-Value Home Improvement Projects
All home improvements are not created equal. Some deliver you thousands in resale...
Foreign Buyers are Speeding for U.S. Real Estate; Here’s How Agents Can Prepare
With COVID travel bans finally lifted from many countries, wealthy foreign buyers are now...
How to Deliver Constructive Feedback at Work
Whether you’re a manager or a team player invested in the growth of your colleagues,...
3 Times When Refinancing Doesn’t Make Sense (And 3 Times When It Does)
Believe it or not, refinancing is not always a smart financial decision. In order to help...
10 Places Where Home Prices are Still Low
Home prices may be rising, but that doesn’t mean homeownership is entirely out of reach...
Do You Need A Real Estate Designation? A Guide for Agents
Many agents wonder whether they should get a real estate designation. Truthfully, like...
Brand Photography: 6 Steps to Getting the Best Images
How recent is your professional headshot? I’m going to go out on a limb here and guess...
Selling Your House Soon? 10 Ways to Improve Your Home’s Value
If you’re thinking of selling your house, there’s good news: the housing...
Ready for a Career Refresh? 4 Easy Ways to Get Started
While you sincerely enjoy your job, there’s a chance that these past two years have...
What Is Outbound Marketing? (And Why It Should Be Part of Your Real Estate Marketing Plan)
In marketing, there are two different ways that you can market your services to potential...
7 Scary-Good Halloween Recipes Your Kids Will Love
If you and your kids get way into Halloween, you’ll love these scary good Halloween...
These 5 Real Estate Side Hustles Can Help Agents Make Some Extra Income
These days, side hustles are everywhere. If you’re not making enough as a real...
4 DIY Halloween Costumes You Can Make with the Kids
Forgot to get a costume and now you’re strapped for time? Don’t fret. There are...
Staging a House? These Fall Decor Touches Can Ring in the Season
Whether you’re prepping for an open house or getting ready for a listing’s...
5 Signs of Burnout and How Busy Agents Can Get Relief
The hot housing market has certainly been lucrative for agents this year. But it’s also...
Need a Bigger Mortgage to Buy a Bigger Home? Here’s What to Do First
If you’ve been thinking about moving into a bigger home, odds are good that...