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Hurricane Sandy has moved on, but in the last few days has wreaked total havoc on the East Coast. I wanted to take a minute and say I hope everyone is safe. How are you Rainers doing out there? It looks like the worst weather is over, but now comes the hardest part: returning home to what could b...
10/31/2012
As we all know, an unstable economy means for an unsteady real estate market. Depending on your local housing market, some of you may struggle to sell homes while consumers may have a hard time finding home deals. With all these financial woes in the air, it’s no wonder people get angry at money...
10/25/2012
It’s always helpful to have good credit when buying real estate and important to check your credit report before making that big purchase. But in researching your credit, there are three scores you have to look at: numbers from Equifax, Experian and TransUnion. These are the three credit reporti...
10/24/2012
With mortgage interest rates reaching all-time lows, many of your clients are probably searching for the best deals, either on a new mortgage or a refinance. Great deals are definitely out there for the picking, but too much comparison shopping can be a bad thing. Did you know if you have too ma...
10/18/2012
Many of us in our professional lives know the real estate market is tumultuous, but the country’s unstable economy also affects our personal lives. That’s why many of us struggle to come up with money saving strategies effective for our families. A couple weeks ago I posted about Equifax Family M...
10/17/2012
I believe Presidential elections affect housing sales. There is a natural slowdown in the market in front of every presidential election. A recent poll shows 25% of Americans surveyed would prefer to know who our next president is before putting a down payment on a house. After hitting a two-year...
10/11/2012
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Many of you who work in real estate or are homeowners know natural disasters can happen at any time and affect property. That’s why preparation is the key to getting through an emergency safely and efficiently. Organizing essentials that you will need in case of an emergency is the first step to...
10/10/2012
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Alright Rainers, there's only 48 HOURS LEFT in my video contest and I want to see some entries from you guys! There's so much great information on this site and I want you to share it (plus you could win a $1,000 Discover gift card). Many of you already have videos that would fit the contest, all...
10/05/2012
Some of you Rainers may be working a 9-to-5 job and others of you may be freelancers with irregular paychecks. Whatever kind of position you work, it’s safe to say many of us are looking forward to retirement in the future. Depending on your employer, you may have an employer-sponsored investmen...
10/04/2012
Whether you’re a real estate agent or a consumer looking to buy or sell a home, all of us know the importance of investing. It is one of the key ingredients to making healthy financial decisions and building wealth over time. That’s why it’s important to teach your kids about saving money at a y...
10/03/2012
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