Raymond Gravelle's (raymondg) Blog

Exceptional training. No fluff, FRESH, cutting edge, reSOURCEful, just a few words of what happened at the 1st RainCamp. By applying JUST ONE IDEA (of hundreds received) we have added 50 fans on our FB "MoveInMosesLake" site in the last 24 hours. Of these, 8 have carried on live chats and one pot...

Time is running out (68 days to be exact) to take advantage of the $8,000 GOVERNMENT STIMULUS MONEY for first time home buyers. The program expires Nov. 30th.                                                       This means the home buying process must start immediately to close on the purchase b...

As of 2009, Moses Lake Metro Area's population is 83,047 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 10.59 percent. The median home cost in Moses Lake Metro Area is $113,170. Home appreciation the last year has been -2.30 percent. Year to date Grant County is up 9% in appreciation. Comp...

We are hearing these reports of increases in numbers of homes being purchased. Home resales in the U.S. rose in June for a third consecutive month, spurred by tax incentives,lower borrowing costs and foreclosure-driven declines in prices. Purchases climbed 3.6 percent to an annual rate of 4.89 mi...

When is a good time to refinance? The best time is when you can save money. Many lenders say that when there's a spread of 2% between the interest rate on your existing mortgage and the new one, this is a good time to refinance. Still, you must consider the costs of refinancing before you decide ...

I have made the jump, passed the real estate exam and am now a practicing real estate professional. It is exciting and the best part is I have the greatest partner in the whole world- my wife, Debra. We have built businesses together in the past and are committed to providing our clients unbeliev...

Blanche Evans and I just finished a fantastic MasterMind Call, packed full of how to pointers on driving news in your own market. Here is the information she promised to share, summarizing the key points for agents to impact local news. Here's how you - one lone REALTOR® - can turn the news aroun...

Former NAR Chief Economist, John Tuccillo presented his expertise on how to understand and deal with the economic crisis. This is a great call to listen to ahead of this Thursday's MasterMind Call with Blanche Evans. (See previous post to register) Feel free to write your comments here about what...

 Invitation to Attend Free Teleconference     This special teleconference will empower you to combat the negative (and even false) news about real estate. For the last 3 years I have had the privilege of kicking off the New Year's MasterMind Call with Blanche Evans*. In past years we've discusse...

New MasterMind Call - 11/13/2008 @ 9:00AM Pacific How to Understand & Cope with the Economic Crisis As the media continues to report a declining economy, sellers are panicking and buyers are leery.  What's an agent to do? Join the next MasterMind Call featuring former National Association of REA...