Branching Out with All-things Real Estate

Every now and then, you nail the sourdough loaf! It's so satisfying to see that the dough rose properly, and quite possibly, you will have a beautiful, crusty loaf soon. As I have reported in previous posts, I had yet to get a great loaf until recently! And guess what? The effort paid off.Oddly e...

At our recent Texas REALTORS® Winter Meeting, AI was one of the hottest topics that was being discussed. AI has entered just about every aspect of our businesses. Every time we turn around, there appears to be a new aspect and application for AI.As I absorb the immense amount of information and c...

I've written before about the various frequencies that can provide us with amazing healing benefits, but many have not heard about the medicinal benefits of linen. So why is this important? Our bodies have a vibrational frequency between 62 and 68 Hz. When we are healthy, our frequency remains in...

When the dough won't rise, the bread stays flat. This is true in real estate. Not all of our transactions are successful. Sometimes a deal falls flat for various reasons. We don't throw in the towel when that happens; we pull ourselves up by the bootstraps and get after it again.This week, the do...

Believe it or not, there are many lessons from the chemistry workshop I call my Sourdough experiment. As I have tried various methods and recipes, I began comparing the sourdough process to what I do in real estate. Hang with me for a moment to explain.As the flour floated in the air in my kitche...

I finally got on the sourdough bandwagon. I resisted as long as I could because I knew that I would most likely really find this hobby intriguing. Therefore, I would want to spend time understanding the process. But really? Don't I have enough to do in my life to keep me busy?The science nerd in ...

As we awoke this morning to the news that things have escalated in the Middle East, I was keenly aware of how important it is to remain calm during this time. Our bodies react at a cellular level when stress levels are detected. Now, more than ever, seeking ways to remain calm is essential to you...

The February Active Rain Challenge asked us to feature our AR friends and acquaintances who have inspired us in some manner. There are many on this platform whom I have had the pleasure of meeting in person, by phone, and in sharing business referrals. There are so many over the past 16 years tha...

Spring is just around the corner, and a lot of people are getting ready to put their homes on the market. Those who list homes understand there is a major process to prepare a home so that it will stand out, be appealing to a variety of buyers, and showcase the property in the very best light. Ba...

At our recent Texas REALTORS® Winter Meeting, we heard Jeff Turner of Tangilla. This was the first time I had heard the term "humaneering". This talk was very interesting as he discussed how, for many, AI is replacing human interaction while providing information without emotions, feelings, or a ...