Facebook IPO Reminds Us Not Enough Has Changed We’ve expected a lot to change in the world of finance, but what is really different for property owners? PJ Wade uses the Facebook IPO as an example as she identifies financial issues which need improvement for real estate buyers. FULL STORY->

The Buyer Interview: The Value of Your Services When we look at our complete value and the process of representing buyers' interests, the service of a professional real estate agent carries a high level of value. If you can quantify the value the client receives, you can sell your services more effectively and easily. FULL STORY->

Real Estate Outlook: April Existing-Home Sales Rise The latest existing-home sales report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) showed promising figures for the month of April. Sales rose by 3.4 percent, bringing the total amount of existing-home sales to 4.62 million. This is 10.0 healthy percentage points higher than April 2011. FULL STORY->

Internet Strategies That Really Work The first step to finding an Internet strategy that works for you is establishing what strategies you might have at your disposal. There are many more options available than I can list; here our three that I believe are viable strategies for real estate agents. FULL STORY->

Homeowner's Advice: Spring Cleaning If you haven't already started then now is prime time for Spring cleaning. The chills and frosts of Winter are now a distant memory and this means you can comfortably get out in that yard, shed, or garage and do some real work! FULL STORY->

Mortgage Refinances Increase as Mortgage Rates Hit New Lows While some people wonder how far mortgage rates can drop, some are taking advantage of a good thing. Mortgage refinance applications increased 13.0% for the week ending May 11th according to the Mortgage Banker's Association's Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey. FULL STORY->