Branching Out with All-things Real Estate

There are many differences between residential and commercial real estate. A large part of our code of ethics dictates that agents are competent in whatever area of business they choose to practice. Understanding the terminology, and market trends is essential.Commercial real estate has many alph...

I have been blogging since 2010. Over the years, I have been leaning into and learning this world of blogging. Active Rain has been the reason for my posting and has taught me the ropes along with my fellow AR bloggers. It has been a fun ride as when I began blogging, I knew very little of the bl...

No matter how many sunsets I witness, I never get tired of seeing them. This evening, we were not disappointed as the sunset was spectacular. I enjoy watching the sky go through various color changes and follow the sun all the way to its final goodnight.Sometimes, we just need to take a moment to...

I received a truly unique honor this past week to represent my fellow Texas REALTORS® at the SelectUSA Investment Summit for this year. Over 3,000 delegates from all over the world will descend upon Washington, DC to collaborate and connect to discuss the national and world economies.My role will...

Spring is here and today would be a fantastic day to make it to Granbury! The shops are open, the Opera House has a production going, live music abounds, restaurants are hopping, and the wine bars await. Here is the plan for a perfect Saturday in Granbury, Texas:Arrive early and grab a Mimosa at ...

There are many aspects here in the Rain that may be overlooked by members. One of these is how you rank on this platform. And while ranking is not the overall objective, it is nice to know how you are doing within the area where you live.Here is a step-by-step to check out your ranking:1. On your...

I have many people who shy away from hiring a designer as they feel that everything will be way above their budget. And while this can be a true statement for many designers, it doesn't always have to be a wallet buster! Getting to know your client's wants, needs, and budget is the key to helping...

I am honored to be speaking at this event in a few weeks. For those in our area, get your tickets quickly as they are going fast. Here is the LINK for the tickets.As we gather for this event, I pray we will come together with open hearts to share how God has undergirded each one of us on our jour...

OK, I know that many will think this post has to do with a sinister side of real estate. Nope! The NASTY topic today has to do with some of the properties that we come into contact with in this business. I mean, sometimes they are downright NASTY!So, for those who may be new to the business, you ...

Today, I have several life-long friends on my mind. Too often, I will think of someone and then get busy without giving them a jingle. So on this Wednesday Warrior segment, the challenge is to give a call to that someone who comes across your mind.A quick call to just "check in" is always appreci...