As home values continue to increase at levels greater than historic norms, some are concerned that we are heading for another crash like the one we experienced ten years ago. Lenient lending standards of the previous decade (which created false demand) no longer exist. But what about prices? Are prices appreciating at the same rate […]
We often feel so much pressure to excel in our businesses that we allow our personal relationships to fall by the wayside. How can you maintain focus on the things that really matter? What should you be working on to rebuild your personal and romantic life? On this episode, Brandy and Lance Salazar of Legendary […]
Urban Institute recently released a report entitled, “Barriers to Accessing Homeownership,” which revealed that “eighty percent of consumers either are unaware of how much lenders require for a down payment or believe all lenders require a down payment above 5 percent.” Myth #1: “I Need a 20% Down Payment” Buyers often overestimate the down payment funds […]
Success doesn’t mean much if you’re not happy with who you are. How can you foster personal growth, alongside career success? Can you overcome negative thoughts that keep you from becoming the person you want to be? On this episode, author of Real Estate Good Life, Bart Vickrey, shares how he’s achieved business freedom and […]
The interest rate you pay on your home mortgage has a direct impact on your monthly payment. The higher the rate the greater the payment will be. That is why it is important to know where rates are headed when deciding to start your home search. Below is a chart created using Freddie Mac’s U.S. Economic […]
In our current cultural climate where we’re always “connected”, it can be difficult to find a balance in life. How can you build a balanced life in terms of work and family? How important is it to incorporate more people into your team? And how can you be sure you’re recruiting the right people? On […]
According to the National Association of REALTORS most recent Profile of Home Buyers & Sellers, married couples once again dominated the first-time homebuyer statistics in 2017 at 57% of all buyers. It is no surprise that having two incomes to save for down payments and contribute to monthly housing costs makes buying a home more attainable. But, many couples […]
There are so many options for marketing today that sometimes we have a hard time choosing which one to use for our business. Should you choose a tried-and-tested, traditional method? Or should you use the newer, technologically-advanced tools? How can you keep building relationships even when your communication relies more and more on the internet? […]
The famous quote by Mark Twain in the title of this article can be used to describe homeownership in America today. The Census revealed that the percentage of homeowners in the country increased for the first time in thirteen years. A story in the Wall Street Journal gave these new homeownership numbers some context: […]
No one wants to experience trauma, but the reality is everyone will deal with transformative events at some point in their lives. How can you survive difficult times and change for the better because of them? How can you impact other people positively when they’re going through a tough time? On this episode, entrepreneur and […]
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