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Joshua Keen
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If you're interested in "greening up" your home renovation, here are some tips that can give you ideas. Environmentally friendly options are making it easy to improve your property without taking a heavy toll from the environment. Not only will you b...
Foreclosures are at record levels in this country and there are deals to be had as banks try to unload houses back into the market and recoup some of the money that the previous owner failed to pay back. However, foreclosures are not for the faint of h...
If you've always dreamed of ditching your big-city life in favor of growing your own food in the back woods, get started now with container gardening! You would be surprised at how many plants can live happily on a balcony and in the house. Many vari...
The housing market has definitely taken a beating in many parts of the country over the last year. When just a couple years ago record numbers of people were entering the real estate industry, today many of those same people are leaving the busin...
industry. In real estate, agents have to deal with clients, colleagues, as well as the general public. If an agent is unable to speak or write well, he won't win over his target audience. He will miss out on deals and he will lose money. O...
With summer in full swing, you may be thinking about adding a swimming pool to your backyard. They are great for fitness, relaxation, fun with the kids, and for cooling off on a sweltering summer day. If you're concerned about the harsh chemicals ...
As a real estate professional, you know the importance of utilizing the latest marketing strategies and technologies. If you already have a website online that highlights your areas of expertise and provides solid information that is useful to visitors...
Most successful businesses these days have a web presence of some sort, whether it is a blog, MySpace profile, or a personalized website. The importance of having a website for your business in this day and age cannot be understated. The number of hous...
So you have a website that features compelling content and interesting features. Now you need to work on increasing the number of people who visit your site. More traffic to your site means more clients, which of course leads to more money in your poc...
Successful real estate agents are experts at multitasking—juggling open houses, taking calls from clients, and coming up with innovative marketing strategies—all while trying to maintain a balanced personal life. For some agents, the demands on the...
If you are about to build a new home, chances are you're focused on how you want everything to look, what features you need, and any safety concerns that may come up if you have children or pets. One thing that you may not have thought about is whethe...
You may have seen the recent television commercials with "The Golden Girls" star, Rue McClanahan, which advertises reverse mortgages. What are these loans? Who is eligible? And what are the risks involved? A reverse mortgage is a type of loan ...
If you're in the midst of making an offer on a home, you're likely going to be having the property in question inspected by a professional home inspector. It's recommended that you do some thorough research before hiring an inspector. Check their refer...
When negotiating an offer there's a certain amount of strategy involved that can help you as the buyer get what you want in terms of price and conditions, or at least get you close to the mark. Let's explore some helpful negotiation tips. Do ...
Why isn't Forbes magazine moving it's business to Austin? Forbes says its #1 in America! It's got beautiful scenery, great recreational choices, a healthy realty market and a slick city attitude. And, as if anyone needed confirmation, Forbes magazi...