You probably know that winter is not the season for heavy real estate activity. According to the National Association of Realtors, inventory in winter is traditionally lower than summer, which means you’re probably in for a lull in business

Research on the subject could not make the point more clearly – not all home remodeling projects are created equal. Last week, we took a broad view of home remodeling activity in 2013, but for our next story on

There were a number of interesting details regarding how homebuyers financed their purchases in 2013. The world of home financing has undergone some radical changes in the last 10 years, with consumers experiencing both the loosest and most restrictive credit

Should you run your real estate business from home? Is the daily commute to the office still relevant in today’s work environment? #sb10062935a-002 / gettyimages.com Mobile technology and the Internet have revolutionized many an industry, and real estate is

Coffee is the go-to resource for staying alert at work, but we have five more…natural alternatives to consider. Coffee is legendary in the annals of business; indeed, that ol’ cup of joe is a required part of the day

Does the name “Mel Watt” ring a bell? No? Well, come Tuesday, he could become the most important person in your professional life. Let’s start with a simple quiz: who is Mel Watt, and why is he important for

There are oodles of possible remodeling projects for prospective home sellers, but which ones yield the greatest return on investment? Consumers are always looking for ways to increase the returns on their investments, and for most consumers, few investments

This time of year, it seems a lot of real estate agents quietly wind down and just start to make plans for the holidays and New Years. They figure, it’s the slow time of year, so why not take

Are real estate agents still an integral part of the homebuying process, or is the Internet impeding on their influence? It’s been one of the more prevalent themes in housing the last 15 years – when will the Internet

Great communication is marque in real estate, but what strategies can you follow to make sure that you are truly communicating with skill and effectiveness? Here’s a statement of little controversy: unless you are a good, effective communicator, chances

Homebuyers have many things to consider when looking for a new residence, but what ranks among the top considerations? Buying a home is all about weighing the positives and the negatives, but as any real estate agent knows, not

Social media is a great marketing tool for almost any kind of business; however, you need to be strategic about the platforms you choose to use. Certain social media networks work better for specific industries. For example, Pinterest is great

Efficiency and productivity go hand in hand, but how can you ensure that you’re accomplishing your tasks in an efficient manner? We all want to be more efficient in our professional lives, and for good reason. Efficiency not only

News flash! The Internet is as important as ever when it comes to the home search process. Here’s an eye-popping stat for you: this year, 92 percent of homebuyers have used the Internet at some point in their home

What types of homes have proven most popular with homebuyers in 2013? We take a look at recent NAR data to find out. Consumer preferences are an ever shifting, evolving landscape, and few regions of the economy shift more

What do Realtors have in common with doctors & attorneys? Well, aside from being considered professionals, we all sell a service rather than a product. When you sell a service, what you are really selling is yourself and what you