Patty Knutson's Blog

Are you familiar with the game of Tennis or Ping Pong?  There is a net between the two or more players. This plays out the same way in real estate, but you have to remember that as an Agent you should always be the net.Sometimes, the net is held to a higher standard if there is a divorce involved...

Many people find it difficult to create a budget (you are not alone), and sticking with it can sometimes be even more difficult.  Adopting  good financial habits is critical for balancing income and expenses.             Following these suggested money management tips can help anyone control expe...

 Sometimes by losing a battle you find a new way to win the war.Why does everything have to be a war, or a game?  Well, unfortunately, it is, and I just make sure I put on my invisible armor and avatar face in the morning before going out to war. Yes, I admit, I've lost a few battles in real esta...

According to Fannie Mae the top four reasons people buy a home are: To have a better place to raise their children A place where their family can feel safe To have more space; Freedom to renovate to their own taste Being a homeowner is a better investment. Does this hold true for you? Well, let’s...

   I have shown different houses in my time!  But, the last one really stuck in my mind.  This seemingly unassuming home had been given a coat of lipstick and looked nice, it had a nice big yard and met most of my client's needs and wants.  It was located at the end of a very nice tree lined quie...

As I see it...First plan then go big!Success doesn’t happen in a vacuum.  Success is accomplished through planning, setting goals, and putting your plans into action to achieve your desired outcome.You will achieve what you believe that you can/will achieve,  and what your committed to achieving....

So is it OK to follow up?  Absolutely!  In fact, it is expected from us to do so. The method of delivery makes all the difference. While there’s nothing wrong with being persistent, it is very easy to annoy those whom we want business from. Here are some tips I use when it comes to following up; ...

I understand that wealth is the manifestation of my state of mind. Where my mind is .... is where I will be, and just because I earnestly strive for abundance I will not reside in it if I maintain a poverty or lack consciousness. If my mind is filled with fear, or the acceptance of lack and limit...

Most people are familiar with homeowners associations (HOA) fees being attached to structures like condos or townhomes. However, this isn't always the case; in the 1980s developers began construction of these developments, in the form of single family homes. HOA fees, rules, and regulations were ...