Branching Out with All-things Real Estate

As we look to this Tuesday, November 8, 2022, and head to the polls, I thought I would share some of the lessons I have learned during my re-election for the school board. The miles of block-walking, hours of strategy sessions, and the emotional toil are part of the process.Running for public off...

Fall is certainly in the air and lots of Fall decor is popping up everywhere. When we think about "decking the halls", we typically think about Christmas decor. However, we can certainly bring the Fall decor to our doorsteps and into our homes for a cozy, seasonal change.Here are some excellent F...

Have you ever really thought about the name of our profession in real estate? As I was pondering this, I wanted to dig into the word, "real" a bit further. In what appears to be a simple word, much more is implied.The dictionary tells us the word, "real" means the following:a. having objective in...

Just completed another Texas Realtors® Conference held in Ft. Worth, Texas also known as Cowtown! For four, straight days, leaders from all over our great state met to continue to improve, innovate, and implement this great profession of real estate. The conference is energizing as well as inform...

Many people over the years have asked me how I find the time and energy to consistently blog. Often, people believe that blogging takes an incredible amount of time. While blogging does require commitment, dedication, and fortitude, being successful with your blogging is easier than you think.I l...

As real estate agents, we all remember the "time is of the essence" being drilled into our heads during real estate school. This is one of those extremely important issues that agents must remember to stay on top of during any transaction. I am sure that in every state, there is a time clause tha...

Yesterday, I was celebrating with the teachers of our school district at our local Walmart. As a board trustee, we awarded every teacher in our district with a $100 spending spree. While this may seem to be a small amount to some, these extra funds can make a big difference in a classroom.I was a...

Recently, I was visiting a good friend who is now a retired pilot. We were discussing challenges in life. Specifically, when we face opposition and challenges.He told me the story of one of his uncles who was a fighter pilot who shared a wonderful story. Most likely, you have heard the term, "get...

During the "frenzied" days of zero days on the market, multiple offers, and a low inventory situation, in our area we saw a decline in Open Houses. Quite frankly, we didn't need to conduct these events much less, have the adequate time in which to hold them. Well, the tide has turned and we are s...

I don't know who needs to hear this message today, but I would guess that many people right now are feeling beat down, tired, and frustrated. With the banter of continued "bad news", a volatile political scene, along with disease scares, and more, it is no wonder many are feeling bleak. When so m...