First Blog Posts

Sometimes, it can be scary to write your first blog post! Luckily, the supportive community of ActiveRain is just the place to start.

On this page you will find a running list of “first blog posts” written on ActiveRain by members of the real estate industry. These new bloggers have taken the leap to begin their blogging journey. Our first-time real estate bloggers deserve a big welcome and some extra encouragement from you!

Take a read, leave a comment, and say hello. You'll make that author’s day and help to give them a great first impression of our community.

Agent's first blog posts on ActiveRain

By Sandy Bolinger, Your Success is My Top Priority
(Sandy Bolinger Realty Group)
Search current inventory of Flower Mound Texas Home for Sale in Canyon FallsFlower Mound Texas Home for Sale in Canyon Falls6209 Leatherstem Flower Mound Texas 76226Price: $700,000MLS number: 20032031Bedrooms: 5Bathrooms: 3Square Footage: 3088Call Sandy Bolinger at 817-409-6195 to see if this property is still available and arrange a showing. You Will Love the Chic Elegance of this home and the Active Community lifestyle found in Canyon FallsSet in the highly sought-after Canyon Falls Community, this exceptional home offers a welcoming interior, flow-through living/kitchen/dining area, and relaxed living spaces.Step inside to a welcoming light-filled home, designed with your comfort in mind. This home comprises 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 living areas, and 2 dining areas. The offer only ...
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By Justin Marshall, Kickass Real Estate Team
(Marshall Team - Remax Results)
So happy to be in the great community of Real Estate Agents.  Can't wait to chat with you and grow together! https://www.marshallteamsells.com/
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By JAMES W HOOKER, Realtor serving Greater Columbia Area
(LPT Realty, LLC)
  Being intentional and competitive are musts when buying a home this season. That’s why pre-approval is so important today. Pre-approval from a lender is the only way to know your true price range and how much money you can borrow for your loan. Peter Warden, Editor of The Mortgage Reports, explains: “The lender will check out your personal finances and issue you a letter confirming the amount you’re eligible to borrow. This not only gives you a firm budget for house hunting, but also lets sellers know you’re qualified to make an offer.” Why does that matter so much today? There are many more buyers looking for homes today than there are homes available for sale, and that’s creating some serious competition. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the average home is g...
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By Norbert Fabre, MRSA, Mold Inspector & Mold Assessor
(Indoor Microbial Specialist IMS)
Hello, ActiveRain community, this March ActiveRain Challenge 2022 has been educative and a great ice breaker not only to create an effective blog signature but to present myself to the community as well. My name is Norberto Fabre, I'm a Florida State Licensed Mold Assessor in the Fort Lauderdale area and an engineer. I decided to join ActiveRain after my mentor John M. Acaron, CMI, MRSA recommended it as an opportunity to meet professionals, expand my network around Fort Lauderdale, FL and learn from the experiences of others. If you are ever in the need of mold assessments, mold remediation protocols and post-remediation verifications feel free to reach out! My contact information is on my new signature. Coming back to the main topic, I got very excited when I started reading how to cr...
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By Wanda Richards, Real Estate Photographer
(Shows Great Photography LLC)
The real estate market is on fire for sellers and has been for the past couple of years, so why do you need professional listing photos? Why not just "snap" a few with your cell phone? If it doesn't matter...the home will sell in a matter of days and, in some cases, a matter of hours. Your listing photos will be seen online, in some cases for years after the home sells, and will be attached to your name. Your listing photos are a part of your brand and what other potential sellers will see when they search for you online. Your sellers have spent days and sometimes weeks getting their homes just right for the market, only to have their homes show up online with dark cell phone photos. I know you are probably thinking, but you are a real estate photographer. Of course, you will push profe...
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By Cary Nemeroff, Austin Lakeway Realtor Fluent in ASL Sign Language
(Keller Williams Realty Lake Travis)
Hands down, the Lake Travis area in the Hill Country has got to be one of the most topographically beautiful places to live in Texas.Just click on the link below... it's got everything!Cary Nemeroff - Lakeway, Bee Cave & Hudson Bend, Texas Expert Realtor(512) 409-4047cnemeroff@kw.comhttps://laketravis.com/visiting-lake-travis/#:~:text=Lake%20Travis%20is%20a%20BIG,maximum%20width%20is%204.5%20miles.
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By Chris Neidig, Home safe home!
(Dig's Home Inspections, LLC)
Some home buyers elect to not have a home inspection completed before they buy the home only to find out they have to make some expensive repairs.  Home inspectors are affordable.  Don't make the mistake of not hiring an inspector before you buy your home. I have over 30years in the home design business.  I have an associates in architecture, a bachelor's in engineering and my professional engineer's license in Pennsylvania.  I am an InterNACHI certified inspector.  Proudly serving northcentral Pennsylvania.Visit my website www.digshomeinspections.com and schedule an appointment now.
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By Byron Henry - eXp Realty, Realtor
(eXp Realty - Calgary)
Why Now is a Great Time to Buy a Hi-Rise Condo in Downtown CalgaryAccording to Calgary Economic Development's  Calgary Head Offices - Fact Sheet 2021, Calgary contains the highest concentration of head offices in Canada with 71% of them being oil and gas companies.Boom and Bust Leads to Head Office ReductionThe Calgary economy has been tightly tied to the oil and gas industry. When oil prices are high, the city and province reap the rewards. When prices are low, it is just the opposite. It has been a constant cycle of boom and bust.The last seven years however have seen an unprecedented exodus of head offices from the downtown core. This started with the sudden reduction in WTI crude prices from $93.17(USD) in 2014 to $48.66(USD) in 2015. This caused many oil and gas companies to re-eva...
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By Fanta Kaba
(OnPoint Resolution LLC)
Opening the mailbox and finding a letter from the IRS is frightening, but what happens next can be even scarier. The tax agency wields incredible power, and if they claim you owe additional taxes they have many different options for forcing you to pay. When the IRS claims you owe additional money, they will act quickly, and that could leave you reeling, and trying hard to preserve the money you need to pay your bills, feed your family and keep a roof over your head. If you are employed, the IRS can reach into your paycheck, forcing the company you work for to withhold part of what you are owed until the tax debt has been satisfied. The IRS can also hold onto any refunds and government payments you would otherwise be due. If you have been waiting for that big fat refund check to arrive, ...
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By Elisa Cho, Home... where our story begins
(Corcoran Baer & McIntosh)
Open House: Sunday, January 30, 2022 @ 12-3pmGorgeous Duplex-style Home built with elegance and quality in mind. First floor features: Beautiful Marble Entry Foyer, Full Bath, Garage, upgraded open kitchen/living/dining area, and sliding doors to private, outdoor patio, high ceilings. Second floor has Master Suite with private balcony, full bath, and walk in closet, Laundry, 2nd Bedroom and additional Full Bath, multi-zone Heat and A/C, and central vac, pet friendly, low taxes and low HOA.Marquis on the Hudson is a unique gated community located on the Hudson River and offers luxury amenities: outdoor pool, gym, tennis courts, clubhouse, visitor parking, access to Hudson River walkway. Close to parks, shopping, NYC transportation and amazing views.Address: 19 Marquis Ct, Edgewater, NJ 0...
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By SCOTT FREERKSEN, Changing lives, one lake house at a time...
(Lakefront Living Realty, LLC)
As the winter sets in and the lake starts to freeze over, the season for ice fishing is just beginning! Ice fishing is one of the most enjoyable and inexpensive winter activities. It is a perfect activity for everyone, from anglers who are just starting out to the most experienced.If you plan on going ice fishing there are some important things you should know before heading out…Safety First:You might feel a little uneasy while standing on top of the ice seeing as hypothermia is something you do not want to mess with. Therefore it is important to take the proper safety precautions. It is essential to check the thickness of the ice. This is why it’s essential to check if the ice you’re standing on is thick enough. You can do this by piercing the ice with a spud bar or an auger. A good ru...
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By Bryan Long, Real Estate Entrepreneur
(The Bryan K Long Company)
We are excited to share that for the second year in a row, Groundfloor made Deloitte's Technology Fast 500 List! The Deloitte Technology Fast 500 honors the fastest-growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences, and energy tech companies in North America. Try the Investment Wizard.The Investment Wizard is a handy tool that automatically matches available loans with investment criteria you can select and customize, making it easier to diversify your working dollars with just a few clicks. Simply enter the amount you want to invest and answer a few questions about your investment preferences, and the Wizard will provide a list of available loans that match your criteria.  Thank you for following along. Bryan L. honored to have again ranked among such impressive companies, a...
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By Cynthia Buffington
(REeBroker Group)
Rates and terms are subject to change without notice. Actual rate will be determined after application and prior to execution of loan documents. "No Closing Costs" loans are subject to terms and conditions of Fremont Bank's Application Fee Agreement, which lists the specific costs and fees the borrower will not pay. An application fee may be required after a loan application is submitted, which will be refunded (credited) at loan closing. Borrower is responsible for paying all fees and charges imposed by an existing third party lender (such as, a payoff demand statement fee and/or a reconveyance fee) as well as any prepayment penalty imposed by any third party lender or Fremont Bank. First Mortgage Rates are for refinancing of existing loans with no cash out and no subordination of non-...
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By Karen Young
(FLORIDA REALTY)
You have to Know How to Work it in a Fast Market!Ye, thee are alot of Buyers and investors but! You have to Know how the market works to GET THE DEAL! There are savy ways now to become Special! Do you think it is by slamming in an offer>? Fast?, Creative? or Right on? Just got 2 under contract in the Last 2 days Y'all. Let's Go! Get 'em under contract! For Real!Contact me!Karen YoungFlorida RealtyTampabay Region727-455-2993Floridahomesandgardens.com
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By Dave Smith, Realtor & Mortgage Pro Business Coach
This article and blog is about writing targeted messages for your target market. I teach how to isolate your target market, and then how to use market research to gather information about that group of people to use in your Marketing Strategies …With this lesson, I am going to take this market research and use it to create a powerful Marketing message. The strength of your Marketing message lies in its ability to speak to the specific wants and desires of your target market, and tap into their emotional reactions, or hot buttons. When you push those hot buttons, you motivate your audience to act. The more people you can motivate to act, the more leads you will have in store and on the other end of the phone line, or at least in your inbox … In this article/blog, I cover:How a strong Mar...
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If you've been putting off updating your home's outside, now is the time to do it! We've put together six easy exterior improvements ideas for you today that will not only improve the appearance of your house but also its curb appeal.When it's time to sell your lovely home, you'll be able to get a greater asking price for it!1. Start from redesigning the front doorThe front door is the most visible component of your home's exterior. Because it is so big and visible, paint peeling off the door is not an option. Paint the entire screen door or consider getting a metal one (and it will also help you avoid drafts).Furthermore, if your home number or other features have been damaged by the regular sun/rain cycles or other elements that characterize our climate, it should be changed. Metal ho...
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By Rhonda Gustitus, Real Estate's A Dream With Rhonda Gustitus Team!
(The Rhonda Gustitus Team)
✨OPEN HOUSE✨ Join us this Sunday, Nov. 7 from 12pm-2pm and tour one of the finest Estate Waterfront homes in "Harbor West" gated waterfront community in South Gulf Cove featuring a heated pool, spa, private deeded Dock & 7500lb boat lift with GEM remote! "DEEP SAILBOAT WATER ACCESS"For more information, call or text 941-426-4394 📲
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By Brian Read, Real Estate Investor and Broker
(Bright Idea House Buyers & Executive Capital Group Inc.)
With the high cost of real estate in Los Angeles and throughout Southern California, many people are looking towards other states when deciding to purchase a home or raise a family. Taxes, Jobs and Cost of Living California has one of the highest state income taxes in the country, so that alone is a factor that can put more money in people’s pockets and allow them to spend more of it on housing and other costs.   The job market in California has been strong recently, and while there may be better paying jobs and opportunities in certain areas and industries like Silicon Valley or the newer Silicon Beach area of Los Angeles, on a relative basis, it may not make that much of a difference once the high cost of living is factored in. California has a net Out-Migration to other states as can...
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By Linda Peltz, It's The Sold That Counts
(eXp Realty)
There are a lot of choices you've got to choose from a new home. From location, cost or several factors that may affect the unit value. You’ll be forced to understand many things that you haven't heard before. One among the foremost ones: what type of home do you wish for? Which one will I prefer in Townhouse vs Condo ? If you’re not into a single-family home, you may consider the option of Townhouse vs Condo. Both options have similar square measure and quite a few variations. Deciding which suits your real estate needs may need a further analysis and understanding the pros and cons of each of the unit. Here’s to kickstart our knowledge about Townhouse vs Condo, especially Townhouse Fresno for your ideal home;Basic of CondoA condominium is designed pretty similarly to a flat or an apar...
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By Aura Alex, Retired Real Estate Pro
Before writing was invented, humans shared stories orally.  Ancient Chinese, Egyptians, Indians, and others told their stories and created myths and legends through drawing, painting, and poetry spanning thousands of years and several cultural milestones of human history.In modern days, we listened to our ancestors telling their stories and learned about history through many forms of communication.  A love of stories is encoded into our DNA.  Stories matter to us on a deep, emotional level. As a business owner, as a leader, as an entrepreneur, your story matters. Tell that story to your employees, investors, customers, and potential clients.  Keep them listening.  Consider why to tell your story.Create and Strengthen RelationshipsInternet-savvy consumers don't just want to "buy stuff" f...
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