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Managing Homebuyer Expectations and Disappointment in a Competitive Housing Market
September 27, 2021 5 min read

Managing Homebuyer Expectations and Disappointment in a Competitive Housing Market

We all know it’s a hot housing market out there — at least those of us well-versed in...

Summer Recipes: Favorites from Embrace Teammates
September 2, 2021 2 min read

Summer Recipes: Favorites from Embrace Teammates

As we enter the final weeks of summer, we’re all looking for ways to savor each...

30 Days of Essential Self Care Ideas
September 1, 2021 10 min read

30 Days of Essential Self Care Ideas

When was the last time you took a moment to prioritize your own peace of mind and...

6 Top Real Estate Productivity Tools for Agents
August 30, 2021 4 min read

6 Top Real Estate Productivity Tools for Agents

If you’re a real estate agent, odds are you are short on time. With that in mind,...

8 Healthy After-School Snacks You Can Make Ahead of Time
August 27, 2021 5 min read

8 Healthy After-School Snacks You Can Make Ahead of Time

The first day of school is just around the corner, and if you’re like most families,...

Seller's Markets vs. Buyer's Markets: What They Mean for You
August 25, 2021 3 min read

Seller’s Markets vs Buyer’s Markets: What They Mean for You

It seems like the market is finally slowing down. According to data from Realtor.com,...

5 Creative Ways to Ask For Real Estate Referrals
August 24, 2021 4 min read

5 Creative Ways to Ask For Real Estate Referrals

Asking for real estate referrals is often one of the hardest parts of an agent’s...

7 Jobs in the Real Estate Industry for You to Consider
August 19, 2021 5 min read

7 Jobs in the Real Estate Industry for You to Consider

When most people think about getting into the real estate industry, they only think about...

5 Ways to Get Kids Excited about the New School Year
August 18, 2021 5 min read

5 Ways to Get Kids Excited about the New School Year

If you feel like your child is more hesitant about the coming school year, you’re...

Moving an Aging Parent into Your Home? 5 Tips for Preparing the Property
August 16, 2021 3 min read

Moving an Aging Parent into Your Home? 5 Tips for Preparing the Property

Many adults are moving their aging parents into their homes these days. With rising house...

A RESPA Refresher for Real Estate Agents
August 10, 2021 4 min read

A RESPA Refresher for Real Estate Agents

The Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (or RESPA) governs settlement practices in...

5 Tips to Start Meal Prepping
August 9, 2021 5 min read

5 Tips to Start Meal Prepping

With the new school year right around the corner, it’s almost time for busy parents...

How To Take Time off Even if You're Too Busy
August 5, 2021 4 min read

How To Take Time off Even if You’re Too Busy

After a year and a half of social distancing, working from home (and for some people...

Tips for Moving with Pets
July 30, 2021 5 min read

7 Tips for Moving with Pets

Moving is never easy. But moving with pets? The adventure gets even more challenging....

Landscaping Tips for Beginners (and When to Hire a Pro)
July 26, 2021 5 min read

Landscaping Tips for Beginners (and When to Hire a Pro)

HGTV and other home design networks give landscaping tips and make it look easy. You...

8 Ways to Protect Your House When You Live on the Water
July 23, 2021 5 min read

8 Ways to Protect Your House When You Live on the Water

It’s most people’s dream to live on the water. You get the nice breeze, easy access...

How to Teach Your Child to Budget from a Young Age
July 21, 2021 5 min read

How to Teach Your Child to Budget from a Young Age

The ability to create and stick to a budget is a life skill that is essential for every...

5 Fun Summer Learning Activities
July 19, 2021 5 min read

5 Fun Summer Learning Activities

Your kids’ education doesn’t have to stop once school lets out for the summer. ...

What Type of Content Should You Be Creating?
July 15, 2021 5 min read

What Type of Content Should You Be Creating?

You’ve cleared your schedule, ideated on what you’d like to produce, and now it’s...

4 Habits of a Financially Fit Homeowner
July 14, 2021 4 min read

4 Habits of a Financially Fit Homeowner

Buying a home is one of the biggest financial milestones of a person’s life....

Grilling Tips for Beginners: How to Cook on the Grill
July 12, 2021 5 min read

Grilling Tips for Beginners: How to Cook on the Grill

Summer’s full of opportunities to grill. There’s Memorial Day, Labor Day, July 4th,...

9 Healthy Dessert Recipes Your Kids Will Love to Snack on This Summer
July 9, 2021 5 min read

9 Healthy Dessert Recipes Your Kids Will Love to Snack on This Summer

There’s no denying that almost every kid loves dessert. However, it’s also...

8 Baby Nursery Must-Haves: A Checklist for New Parents
July 7, 2021 5 min read

8 Baby Nursery Must-Haves: A Checklist for New Parents

As a new parent, shopping for a new baby can feel intimidating. After all, there are so...

Heading Back to the Brokerage? 6 Tips to Ease the Transition
July 6, 2021 5 min read

Heading Back to the Brokerage? 6 Tips to Ease the Transition

Many businesses are opening back up, and that means many workers? Well, they’re heading...

15 Ways to Stay Cool Without a Pool
July 2, 2021 5 min read

15 Ways to Stay Cool Without a Pool

The weather’s heating up, and for those lucky homeowners with a pool, it means endless...

How to Perform a Mid-Year Check Up to Make Sure Your Goals Are on Track
July 1, 2021 5 min read

How to Perform a Mid-Year Check Up to Make Sure Your Goals Are On Track

You know that strategic goals require reflection and reviewing to make sure they’re on...

Considering Selling to an iBuyer? 3 Reasons Why You May Not Want to Right Now
June 30, 2021 3 min read

Considering Selling to an iBuyer? 3 Reasons Why You May Not Want to Right Now

Selling to an iBuyer like Opendoor or Offerpad can be pretty tempting. There’s no...

How to Create a Monthly Budget that Works for Your Household
June 28, 2021 4 min read

How to Create a Monthly Budget that Works for Your Household

When you’re working on getting your finances in order, creating a monthly budget is...

10 Delectable Fourth of July Party Recipes
June 25, 2021 5 min read

10 Delectable Fourth of July Party Recipes

Fourth of July is right around the corner and that means that summer is officially...

Different Offers from Different Lenders? Here’s Why
June 24, 2021 5 min read

Different Offers from Different Lenders? Here’s Why

When you shop around for a mortgage loan, you’ll quickly realize that every lender is...