John Hruska's (jnhruska) Blog

I wanted to get some input on how other agents felt about virtual tours.  I see that the competition is heating up with companies getting into this area.It appears at 1st glance that alot of these products are with the photos being supplied by the agent to put the VT together.The prices real seem...

"Those who expect to reap the blessings of freedom must undergo the fatigue of supporting it." -- Thomas Paine, patriot___________________________________________________________________________________________"We've got to have a dream if we are going to make a dream come true." -- Denis Waitley...

Well I was able to get through my 1st Day of Broker's Class on Friday.  I was surprised that I was able to sit still that long.  For those who know me, they could understand that.It seems like forever since I have been in a classroom environment like that.  Actually it was probably when I took my...

This article recently emailed to me was amazing news to be awrae of.  I saw it happening in my own business, but wasn't aware of the satistics.Fewer buyers are making down payments on their purchase of a new home, and even fewer are forking over the 20-percent sum that was once the norm, accordin...

Well I have decided to go through with taking the broker's class here in Illinois.  I have been back and forth with this decision because of the fact I dodn't do well in classroom/book learning settings.  However, my broker owner, Scott Gerami has encouraged enough to move forward.  I wish I woul...

Deductions in the Loan Process: A lender that I use sent me these  I thought I would share Write-offs are the government's way of rewarding taxpayers when they've done something the government likes. And to judge by the write-offs, the government likes it when people borrow money to buy a house. ...

"If opportunity doesn't knock, build a door." -- Milton BerleMy riches consist not in the extent of my possessions but in the fewest of my wants. J. BrothertonMistakes are a fact of life: It is the response to the error that counts. -Nikki Giovanni"Never continue in a job you don't enjoy. If you'...

Dough Ingredients 2 sticks of margarine3/4 cup of sugar3 cups of flour3 egg yolks1 tbs. of baking powderTop Layer Ingredients 5 egg whites1 cup of sugar6 flat tbs. of potato starch2 tbs. of flour1 tsp. of red food coloringDough: Combine all ingredients and stir until evenly mixed. Divide the doug...

Here are some real estate safety tips I read in a recent article:Open House Safety tips we want to share with you.An open house can be a great sales tool, but it also exposes you to numerous unfamiliar people for the first time. Stay safe by practicing these guidelines...1. Check your cell phone'...

Go Easy on the Pedals - Jackrabbit driving is a killer when it comes to burning fuel. Remember that slow and steady wins the race in more ways than one.Avoid Long Idles - The bottom line is idling burns more gas than restarting an engine. Shut your car off when your in the drive through at a bank...