The Fourth of July is "proof" that summer is in full swing. However you choose to celebrate The Fourth this year, following are 10 fun facts to know about Independence Day: … [Read more...] about 10 Fun Facts to Know About Independence Day
How to Make Sure Your Deal Survives Homeowner’s Insurance
The real estate industry has seen a freight train of change over the past five years and it doesn't appear to be slowing down anytime soon. Those of you who have survived--and even thrived--deserve every accolade. Reading the tea leaves, one thing continues to loom ever larger on the horizon of the American Dream of home ownership: Insurance. Only a few years ago homeowner's insurance was barely given a second thought. Those halcyon days are long gone with the ever increasing reality of climate change in the form of fire storms, hurricanes, tornados and floods. You and your clients may well weather the storm of limited inventory and higher interest rates only to be leveled by homeowner's insurance. Here's how to make sure your deal survives homeowner's insurance: REASONS FOR THE CURRENT … [Read more...] about How to Make Sure Your Deal Survives Homeowner’s Insurance
How to Talk About ARM Loans with Your Clients
It's no stretch to conclude that Adjustable Rate Mortgages - known as "ARMs" - could be a viable solution for today's housing affordability crisis. In recent history ARMS accounted for only 4-5% of all mortgage applications, but in April 2025 they reached a high of almost 10%. Buyers are increasingly desperate for ways to break into the housing market and realize the American Dream of home ownership. As such, agents would do well to dig in to the mechanics of ARM loans and get comfortable discussing the basic details. Here's how to talk about ARM loans with your clients: … [Read more...] about How to Talk About ARM Loans with Your Clients
How to Use Pantone’s Color of the Year in Your Home
Mocha Mousse, a lush shade of brown also known as PANTONE 17-1230, is the "it" color of 2025. Mocha Mousse merges the approachable with the elevated for a rich, flavorful shade of brown. It fuses subtle elegance and earthy refinement, aligning with themes of comfort, wellness and a desire for simple pleasures. Interesting how a color can do all that, right? Here's how to use Pantone's Color of the Year in your home: … [Read more...] about How to Use Pantone’s Color of the Year in Your Home
What You Should Know About Freon vs. A2L
It's likely you've not thought too much (or at all) about the refrigerant being used in your HVAC system, and well, who can blame you? It's not exactly a hot topic at social gatherings and you're likely to be considered a bore for bringing it up. That being said, knowing the difference could come in handy for those random moments when your expertise for such trivia might be called upon. And it will certainly come in handy should your HVAC system--the only thing between you and the next heat wave--break or need to be replaced. So without further ado here's what you should know about Freon versus A2L: … [Read more...] about What You Should Know About Freon vs. A2L