Back in November, new GSE guidelines took effect that promised a great streamlining of the short sale and deed in lieu process, and for the most part they have. I have seen short sale times fall dramatically, and with

There were a number of interesting details regarding how homebuyers financed their purchases in 2013. The world of home financing has undergone some radical changes in the last 10 years, with consumers experiencing both the loosest and most restrictive credit

Should you run your real estate business from home? Is the daily commute to the office still relevant in today’s work environment? #sb10062935a-002 / gettyimages.com Mobile technology and the Internet have revolutionized many an industry, and real estate is

Does the name “Mel Watt” ring a bell? No? Well, come Tuesday, he could become the most important person in your professional life. Let’s start with a simple quiz: who is Mel Watt, and why is he important for

Now is not the time to ditch old-fashioned methods of generating leads in favor of online services. In fact, industry professionals value offline options much more than Web-based options, according to the results of a recent Imprev Thought Leader

New Standards Will Make It More Difficult for Craigslist Ads to Stand Out Standards are about to change for those who post listings for rentals and homes on Craigslist. According to The BiggerPockets Blog, Craigslist has discontinued its use

There are oodles of possible remodeling projects for prospective home sellers, but which ones yield the greatest return on investment? Consumers are always looking for ways to increase the returns on their investments, and for most consumers, few investments

Are real estate agents still an integral part of the homebuying process, or is the Internet impeding on their influence? It’s been one of the more prevalent themes in housing the last 15 years – when will the Internet

Are real estate agents still an integral part of the homebuying process, or is the Internet impeding on their influence? It’s been one of the more prevalent themes in housing the last 15 years – when will the Internet

Great communication is marque in real estate, but what strategies can you follow to make sure that you are truly communicating with skill and effectiveness? Here’s a statement of little controversy: unless you are a good, effective communicator, chances

Time for a short quiz: 1. Would you like to have better quality leads? 2. Would you like to be better organized so you could handle more work? 3. Would you like to retire a millionaire? That may be

Now is not the time to ditch old-fashioned methods of generating leads in favor of online services. In fact, industry professionals value offline options much more than Web-based options, according to the results of a recent Imprev Thought Leader

Homebuyers have many things to consider when looking for a new residence, but what ranks among the top considerations? Buying a home is all about weighing the positives and the negatives, but as any real estate agent knows, not

Social media is a great marketing tool for almost any kind of business; however, you need to be strategic about the platforms you choose to use. Certain social media networks work better for specific industries. For example, Pinterest is great

Efficiency and productivity go hand in hand, but how can you ensure that you’re accomplishing your tasks in an efficient manner? We all want to be more efficient in our professional lives, and for good reason. Efficiency not only

Years ago, pre-children, I was a full-time career woman, and then for the first years after having children, I was a full-time at-home mom,  either of which is a lot for anybody. For the past couple years, I have