Joi Lawrence-Jones's (thejoifulrealtor) Blog

Millions of Americans take on the task of moving every year, whether it's for a job opportunity, to be closer to family, or to simply try out living in a new place. Whatever the reason for your move, you can make the task more pleasant by planning ahead and taking advantage of resources designed...

I just heard from a potential client that was against working with an agent again because of past rental experience. You see he has credit challenges and has tried sending in a few applications and paid application fee after application fee only to be turned down. He was now trying to work throu...

Whether you're renting a truck or paying for movers, costs can add up quickly when you're changing residences. If you've been renting, the full return of your security deposit may come as sweet relief as you move from one place to the next. Because you've been without that healthy chunk of chang...

I got a bit choked up while one of my piano students was playing Largo, the Going Home song that is sometimes played during the going home services of our troops. It brought home the true meaning of what Memorial Day is a day of remembering those who have "gone home." My father who was an immigra...

It took me a while to think about what should be my first blog post on ActiveRain. Since I am striving to be more organized and manage my time better I developed a monthly Family Fun Calendar.  Being a piano teacher, real estate agent, marketing consultant and mother of 4 keeps me really busy. As...