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Want to Grow Your Real Estate Business? 4 Goals to Set this Year
January 3, 2022 5 min read

Want to Grow Your Real Estate Business? 4 Goals to Set this Year

January is the perfect time to set your goals for the coming year.  Just sit down with a...

7 Interior Designers You Should Follow on Instagram
January 3, 2022 3 min read

7 Interior Designers You Should Follow on Instagram

Redoing your house? Planning to buy a new one soon? Just love seeing beautiful houses?...

Why Shorter-Term Mortgage Loans May Be Smart Right Now
January 2, 2022 5 min read

Why Short Term Mortgage Loans May Be Smart Right Now

When most people buy a home, they automatically gravitate toward the 30 year mortgage....

The Most Important Questions to Ask When Reviewing Your Year
December 30, 2021 5 min read

The Most Important Questions to Ask When Reviewing Your Year

You enjoy reviewing your year and planning for the next, but you’re tired of the...

5 Essential Storm Cleanup Tips for Homeowners
December 29, 2021 5 min read

5 Essential Storm Cleanup Tips for Homeowners

These days, it seems like severe weather is everywhere. Many homeowners are taking the...

6 New Year's Resolutions for Real Estate Agents
December 27, 2021 5 min read

6 New Year’s Resolutions for Real Estate Agents

The new year is just around the corner, and with it comes the promise of new beginnings...

Mortgage Weekly Update
December 23, 2021 3 min read

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
December 22, 2021 3 min read

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
December 20, 2021 5 min read

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
December 15, 2021 6 min read

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
December 13, 2021 5 min read

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
December 10, 2021 3 min read

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
December 8, 2021 5 min read

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
December 6, 2021 4 min read

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
December 3, 2021 4 min read

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
December 1, 2021 5 min read

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
November 25, 2021 4 min read

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
November 24, 2021 5 min read

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
November 22, 2021 3 min read

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
November 19, 2021 2 min read

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
November 17, 2021 3 min read

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
November 15, 2021 3 min read

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
November 12, 2021 5 min read

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)
November 5, 2021 5 min read

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
November 3, 2021 3 min read

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
November 1, 2021 4 min read

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
October 27, 2021 11 min read

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
October 22, 2021 5 min read

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
October 21, 2021 4 min read

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)
October 20, 2021 5 min read

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...