By Anne Houlihan Fifty years ago, the phrase “women in business” referred to secretaries, low-paid office workers and retail store clerks. Today, more and more women are taking on leadership positions as entrepreneurs and business owners. Women can also

By Aaron McManus A few short years ago, real estate values were shooting through the roof. The market carried many agents to a great deal of wealth, but now we’re forced to change the way that we conduct ourselves.

By Jon Stetson Ask any successful person what process he or she uses when making decisions, creating new ideas and strategies or knowing what to say to get people to take action, and the answer you’ll hear most often

By Deborah Peterson and Lance Thompson As the housing market remains somewhat difficult, making a home stand out from the rest is a necessity when trying to get it sold. More often than not, small changes to a home’s

By Theresa Rose In the increasingly tumultuous climate of corporate America, it’s starting to seem as if no place is safe. Nowadays, most places of employment, from small businesses to multinational corporations, contain a pocket or two of whispering

By Royce Reed As any Realtor knows, working on the go is the nature of the business. While this can be a challenge, arming yourself with the right tools can make all the difference. A plethora of products exist

By Janine Pringle Staging, the act of making a property more attractive and appealing in order to highlight its best features, has never been hotter. The reason is simple: making a good first impression can go a long way

By Walter Sanford Last week, I showed you nine silver linings that can be found in a difficult market. Below are 10 more reasons to embrace a tough market and still find success. 1. In this tough market, you

By Scott Coloney During this time of economic uncertainty, it is imperative for homeowners facing the unfortunate situation of losing their home to foreclosure to understand the options available to them. When behind on mortgage payments, determining if a

By Bob Corcoran Consistency is the oil for the engine of business. Peek under the hood of the great businesses and you’ll see consistency causing a smooth purring sound. For McDonalds, no matter where in the country you are

By Bob Corcoran Okay, here’s the deal. The real estate market probably isn’t where you’d like it to be right now. But here’s something that might make you feel a little better: I’ve always found it helps to see

By Jessica Verduzco Recent statistics indicate the diversification of the U.S. population continues to grow, and yet the rate of multicultural homeownership lags significantly behind others. Real estate professionals may benefit by recognizing the opportunity to grow their business

By Dr. Nancy D. O’Reilly Mary is an Ivy League graduate, with top honors in accounting. She recently decided to explore real estate, and has become a Realtor at a well-respected company. She wants nothing but success and has

By Douglas Vermeeren Have you ever set a goal and wondered why you couldn’t accomplish it? You are not the first person to feel this way. In fact, studies show that more than 86 percent of people who set

By Michael Guld Few sports spectacles were as exciting as watching the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. Millions tuned in around the world as Michael Phelps shattered previous Olympic records to become the most decorated Olympic athlete of all

By Dr. Maurice A. Ramirez For generations, those in the work force have said that the younger generations are lazy. With each passing decade, a new generation of “lazy kids” assumes the mantle of authority and passes the same