Matt Stigliano's (rerockstar) Blog

Thanksgiving - a day of rest for most of us. Not many people write loans, shows houses, or close transactions on Thanksgiving Day here in America.  I bet there's a few transactions occurring, but overall the real estate world is dead today.  There's plenty of us checking our Twitter streams, send...

photo courtesy of roomjosh It's just a stupid game. Fans of Foursquare probably can tell you that it's a bit addictive.  The thrill of unlocking a badge or ousting someone as Mayor of your favorite restaurant can make you want to pull your cell phone and drain your batteries more than many of th...

  Now this is something you don't want to miss. JCKC Radio is having a big show this week.  A radio show by our very own Jason Crouch and Ken Cook (and featuring regulars like Jeremy Blanton and Mike Mueller), I usually try and catch the show each week to see what they're up to.  This week, thoug...

Want to see more of San Antonio? Whether you're looking for something to do in San Antonio, to learn a bit about real estate, a new local neighborhood to explore, or a home to buy; the RErockstar YouTube Channel has something for everyone.  As we move into 2010, I plan on using more and more loc...

The "Frank And Sally Explain Real Estate" Episode X Contest Has Been Extended! I just received a call from Sally and with all that is going on with her (she's picked up three new clients this week) and the Thanksgiving holiday fast approaching, she's asked that we change the deadline for the Epi...

This is my grill. I love to grill.  One of my favorite family stories is about a cold winter snowstorm in Pennsylvania.  A friend of my sister's lived nearby and had gone to the store, braving the icy conditions.  When she returned home, she called my sister to say hello and tell her about the "i...

Better Homes And Gardens Real Estate builds an app for everyone. I'm a RE/MAX agent, so it might seem surprising to hear me extol the virtues of another real estate franchise, but this is one I can't ignore.  The Better Homes And Gardens Real Estate App for iPhone is simply one of the best real e...

image courtesy of Virtual REbarcamp site and Jim Cronin Today is the day! Virtual REbarcamp has arrived.  If you're not even sure what REbarcamp is all about, I suggest you read Mike Mueller's post, "What the heck is an RE Beer Camp?" to get an idea of what's about to happen.  This REbarcamp is ...

Frank And Sally Explain Real Estate: Episode 3 THE CONTEST HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO DECEMBER 7TH...PLEASE POST YOUR ENTRIES THIS WEEK! Wow, did you hear what Tina said? That's right folks, this is a contest.  I've enjoyed working with the cast for the last few weeks.  Unfortunately (or fortunately a...

Frank And Sally Explain Real Estate: Episode 2 Sally is one busy Realtor®. Thanks to her talk with Frank about the First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit last week, Sally has picked up a new client, Frank's brother Bob.  Bob is looking to purchase a home soon, so he and Sally sit down to chat as Bob h...