Keepin' It Real Estate

In a 2008 survey about New Years resolutions done by Franklin Covey (the author of "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People"), he found that 35 percent of respondents break their resolutions by the end of January, and only 23 percent of those who took the survey said they don't ever break them. I...

No matter what you do in life there are always those who are leaders, and those who are followers. When I first started a career in real estate, I felt a little lost. I found myself looking for others who I could emulate. When I first joined Active Rain, I also was feeling a little lost. I had ne...

Excellent post for agents, buyers, and sellers!If this is the worst real estate market (for sellers) in recent history, then surely it creates some of the best buying opportunities in a lifetime as well.  We are seeing smart money aggressively buying in our San Diego real estate market, and hear ...

Looking for something to fun to do with the whole family? Stop out at the Kenosha County Fair (August 13th-17th). There is really something for everyone. I honestly can't remember a year that I didn't stop by the Kenosha County Fair, and I am looking forward to taking my two year old this year. S...

To be perfectly honest the last couple months have been a little slow for me, and by slow I mean, I didn't have any closings. I am starting to feel the financial repercussions, and last week Friday I was completely frustrated. After getting home from a long day of work, I checked the mail box, an...

I have been working the last few days to give my blog a face lift. It still remains under construction as work on coming up with a name for my blog. It shouldn't be this hard, but I tend to over think things. Part of my dilemma is trying to incorporate both Racine and Kenosha while having the nam...

  This month I will be celebrating my two year anniversary of becoming a Realtor (R). In that short time, I have really come to look forward to the "30 Under 30" issue of REALTOR(R) Magazine. In the June 2008 issue of the magazine that featured the "30 Under 30" article, there are three powerful ...

Great LocationLocation: Paddock Lake, WIUpdated from top to bottom! Home features hardwood floors, 6 panel doors, partially finished basement w/ 3/4 bath, 1st floor master, sitting room off master w/ walk in closet and extra washer and dryer, plenty of storage. All bedrooms are cable ready. Separ...

 My aha moment...I recently had the privilege to attend Brian Buffini's Turning Point Retreat, and the two days of training dramatically changed the way I think and run my business.Let me start from the beginning...When I first became a Realtor (July 2006) I was ready to work hard, but the office...

SOLD!!                                                                                  1101 Cooper Hawk Dr, Burlington WIThis executive ranch has everything you could ask for and more! Home features a gourmet kitchen w/large granite island & custom birch cabinets, master suite with 14x9 sitting ...