You know summer is really here when grocery stores begin to overflow with watermelon bins. And if you've ever tasted a perfect watermelon it's a memorable experience worth duplicating. But most of us have also had the unfortunate experience of spending a good bit of money on a watermelon, lugging it home and taking the time to cut it up only to discover it's not one that delivers the crisp, sweet experience you remember from eating a great one. Here's how to pick out a perfect watermelon: … [Read more...] about How to Pick Out a Perfect Watermelon
Most Important Home Chores to Check Off Your List for June
Yay, summer officially starts on June 21st! Now is the time to get a head start on the season by taking care of all your home chores now. These to-dos cover many of the basics, leaving you with more time for fun as summer moves into full swing. Here are your most important home chores to check off your list for June: … [Read more...] about Most Important Home Chores to Check Off Your List for June
The Power of Reverse Mortgages to Close More Deals
The term "reverse mortgage" means different things to different people. For those who don't understand them, a reverse mortgage can seem like a murky "fast one" pulled on unsuspecting seniors. Often a reverse mortgage is negatively associated as a last resort for seniors who didn't properly prepare for a sustainable retirement into their later years. It tends to carry a stigma. However, reverse mortgages have many positives and can open up increased purchasing power for older buyers who want or need to move. Industry experts identify a massive, hidden growth opportunity in "reverse purchase financing." That said, transactions can be more complex than traditional sales, so agent sentiment often depends on whether all parties are aligned and educated on the process. If you want to tap into … [Read more...] about The Power of Reverse Mortgages to Close More Deals
Many Special Days Make May a Memorable Month
Yay for May! In addition to warmer weather and blooming flowers May has a lot to celebrate. Many special days make May a memorable month: … [Read more...] about Many Special Days Make May a Memorable Month
Make Mother’s Day Part of Your Gratitude Practice
May is the month for Mother's Day when many of us pause and take some time to reflect on our mom and/or on our role of being a mom. It can be a little eye-opening to realize that none of us would be here without mothers. It's something we all share, regardless of cultural or global differences. As such, mothers unite us all and that's a big reason to take some time to think about your mother. And if you've made feeling appreciation a habit it only makes sense to make mother's day part of your gratitude practice: … [Read more...] about Make Mother’s Day Part of Your Gratitude Practice