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Riverside is a small community located in the Urban Core neighborhood of Jacksonville Florida. The designated historic community is mainly compromised of homes built before the 1930s. The community is largely residential but does have commercial areas including Five Points and King Street. King Street is the bar area of Riverside and is the hotspot for young military personnel stationed on NAS Jacksonville. There are multiple parks in the neighborhood including Memorial Park which is located on St Johns River.  The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens is a popular art museum in the Five Points area that houses 5,000 works of art.  The Museum has a beautiful large garden that is located along St Johns River. The museum is an easy bike ride or walk from the majority of the homes available in Ri... 01/14/2021

Money Problems is one of the 21 ways that you can lose your Real Estate License.  Money problems can include commingling, failing to account for funds, or failing to remit money that belongs to another.  I feel that money problems is the biggest threat to principals and of the 21 ways to lose a license this one impacts the principals the most.It is prudent that you have a seperate bank account for Real Estate funds and that you deposit any funds that a principal is trusting you with into that seperate bank account.  An agent must not touch these funds as they do not actually belong to the agent.  If the funds are deposited into an agents active bank account, the funds could get confused with their own and spent.  Commingling of funds has resulted in many Real Estate fraud cases.Your pri... 01/12/2021

My deep passion for PropTech began with my love of Real Estate.  Whether it’s a new home for a growing family, or a downsizing for empty nesters, real estate transactions are deeply emotional and often the most expensive purchase of someone’s life.  It didn’t take long for me to realize how complicated the business was.  There were so many layers of redundancies, and with all of the ancillary services that are part of a closing including mortgage, title, insurance, inspections, and legal, the process creates such a high level of anxiety.  Real Estate transactions often take place during times of great sadness such as divorce, death, and business failings, and the last thing that someone needs when going through these difficult times is the burden of a stressful and opaque process.  When... 01/12/2021

Starting Real Estate Agent courses I was prepared to learn about policies, procedures, etc.; but didn't realize I'd spend hours going over ethics.  Can I say I'm relieved?  A legit code of ethics.  I feel EVERY occupation should have such a thing.   01/11/2021

Money problems are some of the most common problems in real estate, being dishonest about money and certain numbers can cost you not only your license but possibly a criminal conviction. Watching over the transferring of funds is crucial for creating a safe and secure environment in your career and for clients.One example is a woman from Bristol, Tennessee who stole hundreds of thousands of dollars, and now has a $1.25 million fine and twenty years in prison.Criminal offenses are not taken lightly by the commission and disciplinary actions will be enforced. Not to mention your case will be posted to the public! Always make sure you are honest and accurate in your dealings. For everyone's sake.  01/10/2021

Wyoming has been on the shortlist for many out-of-state homebuyers this year - we have seen unprecedented interest from people all across the country looking for their sweet slice of rural western land. If you've taken interest in our great state as of late, we welcome you! But there are some qualities unique to the state that inevitably make our ways of life unappealing to few, and noteworthy to all! Whether you're planning a first time visit or committing to buying real estate here, read our advice here: Do take extra care when driving: Make sure you have snow tires AND an AWD/4WD vehicle. Wildlife are everywhere and guaranteed to be on the road with you at one point or another! Keep your eyes peeled for animals and perhaps a camera in your car too. Always be prepared before you hit t... 01/08/2021

What better way to recharge your battery than to escape to a local getaway for the day, a weekend or a mid-week retreat?If you love all things mid-century mod or if you’re craving a bit of nostalgia that harkens back to simpler times, here a few recommendations for quaint places with a retro vibe where you can escape in the Texas Hill Country.Read more at GrantWhittenberger.com.    01/08/2021

The greater Tucson, Arizona area has been experiencing phenomenal growth.  It's a very dynamic area and a very pretty setting.  Real Estate has proven over and over throughout the years to be a great investment.  Tucson's real estate market as well as it's surrounding suburban real estate market offers buyers and investors alike great opportunities.Tucson, Arizona, and its surrounding areas enjoy relatively reasonable priced real estate.  In general, housing can be found priced from $70/sq/ft up to about $500/sq/ft.  One can reasonably expect to find a great home under $200/sq/ft.  One's dollars go far here!  Consistent appreciation in all areas of the city is being enjoyed and capitalized on.  Our fantastic weather year-round makes Tucson a great place to live or enjoy a second home.  ... 01/06/2021

New technology is most often used for entertainment, but, in time, various types of commercial businesses adapt these technologies for their use. Whether they use a specific technology to reach more consumers or to improve the services they provide, commercial businesses eventually adapt new innovations to suit their needs. The same is true of the real estate industry, which is notoriously slow when it comes to making these types of changes. However, they are catching up in regards to their use of artificial intelligence. How Does AI Help Real Estate Agents Compete?Already, AI has helped real estate professionals reach out to home buyers and sellers by digitizing transactions. Aside from visually inspecting the property, there isn't much that sellers and buyers can't do over an internet... 01/05/2021

7-Unit Building 553 29th Avenue San Francisco, CA 94121 GREAT POTENTIAL WITH 4 VACANT UNITS Coldwell Banker Commercial is pleased to present the opportunity to acquire 553 29th Avenue, San Francisco, a 7-unit building located one half block from Geary Blvd in the sought after Central Richmond District of San Francisco. Built in 1966, this asset consists of Five (5), 2-Bedroom, 1 Bath units and Two (2), 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath units. All units have wall heaters and separate gas and electric meters. Some units have spectacular Golden Gate Bridge and water views. 4 units are vacant. This is a value-add opportunity for investors looking to add value through renovation and potential ADU.Probate Sale:  Contact Listing Agent for more information.  For offering memorandum email nick.johnson415@gmail... 01/02/2021

Do you know how to determine the TRUE market value of your home or property in Baltimore? Whether you are selling your house or not, its a good idea to keep tabs on the value of your home. We can help! Learn how to do it in our latest post!Many sellers think they know what their house is worth but in many cases, their numbers can often be off. It is never as simple as relying on Zillow or your property tax appraisal to tell you exactly how much your house will sell for. Before you decide whether to sell your house directly (FSBO) or hire a real estate agent, you’ll want to determine on your own what your home is worth. There are a few things you can do to get an accurate value of your house in Baltimore.1. CMA (Competitive Market Analysis)A Competitive Market Analysis or CMA, are often ... 12/30/2020

Hello fellow ActiveRainers, my name is Brian Gardner, and I am new around here. I am not an agent, but the co-founder and CEO of Agent Engine. As this blog’s title indicates, I am also a web designer and have a soft spot for the real estate industry.Let me explain.In the summer of 2018, I sold my WordPress-based design business to a hosting company. The acquisition brought about a small runway for me to take some time off to ponder what the next stage of my life would be.I spend just under two years in the proverbial wilderness, picking up freelance projects and a few other smaller endeavors. When I realized this wasn’t the life I wanted to live, everything changed.Web design (and personal branding) has always been my passion. As someone who wanted to be the CEO of a startup company, I ... 12/28/2020

It may seem obvious that in any professional setting if you break a rule, there will be a consiquence. But what are the consequences to breaking a rule in the real estate industry? How serious are these consequences? The severity of the consequence will depend on the action- but can be serious enough to lead to criminal conviction and prison time. It's shocking how many Licensed agents have and continue to misuse their license. When running a google search of agents that have been caught mis-using their licenses I was suprised to see there were pages and pages of cases, wether it was an agent contiuing to work with an exired license or an agent engaging in fraudulent activity. It's always been hard for me to understand and relate to how someone could defy someone that is trusting them w... 12/27/2020

I work with many Realtors who fall behind on taxes, and then don’t know the steps to settle with the IRS.It's easy for good people to fall behind. No one's withholding taxes from your commission checks. Your business is seasonal; strong sometimes, but weak at other times. And then closings that get delayed. It makes your cash flow harder to manage and your tax payments harder to maintain.If you or someone you know is behind on taxes, here’s 3 steps to settle with the IRS. File your return.Even if you can’t afford it.Even if don’t have the time for it.Even if you don’t have your tax records together.  Because until you're in “compliance”, any effort to fix your tax problem is dead on arrival at the Internal Revenue Service.Until you're in compliance, your bank account may be subject to l... 12/26/2020

Blue River Apartments is a boutique block of 4-holiday apartments located at the ocean end of Wooli, on the north coast of NSW. We provide activities like fishing, kayaking, cycling, walking, boating, whale watching, oysters, diving, mud crabs etc.Blue River Apartments has a fabulous 2 person ocean Kayak with fishing rod holders if required available for FREE use to guests. Kayaks can also be hired from the dive shop. Wooli River Kayak experience starts directly in front of Blue River Apartments and offers you some 30 kilometers of pristine national park waterways to explore.There is always something happening in Wooli but not like the city.  Here it is nature that dictates the action.  Is it the whales passing on their annual migration, the snapper running in June, the full moon rising... 12/22/2020

Let me tell you a story about the first home I purchased through a real estate agent. It was eight years ago when I was searching for my first house. I was just 24 years old and dating my future wife, Kelly. We were ready to move out of our one-bedroom apartment on the east side of Green Bay. The real estate market in northeast Wisconsin was still recovering from the Great Recession. Supply was high and demand was so-so. Therefore, I felt I had to take advantage of what was left of the seller’s market.Kelly worked in Menasha and my employer was in downtown Green Bay, so we were looking for a house somewhere between Appleton and Green Bay to avoid a long commute for either of us. We spent nights scouring real estate websites like Realtor.com and a new website called Zillow, looking for a... 12/20/2020

Over the past decade several “Government Sponsored Financing Programs” were set up to provide property owners an alternative way to pay for necessary or desired property upgrades.The “2” main Government Sponsored Loan Programs are:PACE              Property Assessed Clean EnergyHERO             Home Energy Renovation OpportunityEach loan program is government sponsored but funded by non-government lenders and each have their own allowable “list” of improvements or upgrades that homeowners can make to their property from the net proceeds from each respective loan.It has become a growing issue in the mortgage industry as to the way both PACE and HERO loans are secured against a Subject Property, and further how the payments are collected from the Homeowner/Borrower.Both PACE & HERO Loan P... 12/18/2020

AWESOME SURPRISE HOME FOR SALE!!! 👉Two bedroom, one bath home in the desirable Happy Trails neighborhood👉Enjoy all the amenities of this Great 55+ CommunityFor virtual tour/preview of this home, call Lisa at (602)920-7007. 12/17/2020

That old coffee pot is what got her dating again….Sharon was a recent widow and knew she had to make changes in her to life to get out of her funk.The problem was, she didn’t know how.Until she met me and …..had the coffee pot incident.You see I knew when I walked into her home, something was amissHer home was decorated in the 1960s stylesAnd the worse part it was her late husband’s ex who had decorated it.Yah cra cra right?!And to an Interior Design Specialist that uses intuitive strategies to turn your home into your favorite living space ever -This made my mouth drop.I went into the kitchen and saw the old coffee pot.I asked about it and when Sharon told me it belonged to the ex…I said you have to get rid of that right now.She went out to the garage and found another coffee pot that ... 12/17/2020

Linking your Instagram to your Facebook page has many benefits, including making it easier to manage your DMs. Katie Sehl December 14, 2020 Need to link your Instagram account to a Facebook page? You’ve clicked on the right how-to article. Since acquiring Instagram in 2012, Facebook has streamlined cross-app functionality for businesses and non-profits. The most recent update of Facebook Business Suite makes it possible for admins to manage everything in one place—from cross-posting to replying to messages. Of course, with Hootsuite, social managers with connected accounts could do this a long time ago. Learn how to link your Facebook page to Instagram and the benefits you’ll unlock by connecting your accounts.\ Why link your Instagram to a Facebook page These are the key benefits avai... 12/16/2020