What Are All Those Letters After Realtors' Names?

A brief explanation of Realtor designations and continuing education - Last week a friend of mine asked what all the letters and abbreviations after my name were after I sent him an e-mail. For reference, my e-mail signature looks like this: Brian Block, Esq., REALTOR / Attorney ABR, CRS, ePRO, GRI, SRES Block Real Estate Group, LLC

REO A Great Way To Buy Real Estate At Below Market Value

REO properties are a great way to buy a real estate. You will see the process that a property goes through to become a REO property. You will also see how to go about buying a REO property.

Home Prices Continue to Fall

The housing market has seen better days. After much debate, it seems as if we are finally in agreement on this fact.

Existing-home Sales Up, New Home Sales Down

As of late, news about the housing market is pretty much all over the map. No one really knows what is going to happen next, and everything is pretty much completely unpredictable.

Retiring To Arizona And Investment

There is no realm of investment that can equal the excellent ROI that is provided by real estate. Investors have for years sought the best area of investment, stock markets, bonds etc. Yet real estate continues to be one of the best and most secure investments going.

How to Write Money-Making Offers!

The key to being a Real Estate Entrepreneur is learning how to make written offers on properties. Discover how to create massive value in your Purchase Contracts while taking the fear out of the process!

Office On the Go: Realtors' Mobile Offices

Of all the mobile offices out there it seems realtors have the best. That’s because realtors work on the go, especially from their car office, so it is important for them to have everything they need right in the convenience of their car. Most realtors have a car desk in their car office or even a mobile car desk that can be moved from one car to another.

When To Delay Buying A House

Buying a house is a one of the most important decisions you will make in your life. It is a lifetime investment and the cornerstone of the American Dream. However, in a few unique cases, it makes better sense to put your dream house purchase on hold and wait so you can enjoy better appreciation on your investment. The worse thing a home buyer can do is sell the house too soon before the value has had a chance to appreciate. You will stand to lose all the commission and other little expenses incurred while purchasing the house.

Your House As A Resale Value Factor

In the midst of all the euphoria of buying a house, it is always a good thing to remember, painful as it may seem, that you will, in most probability, sell the house someday. Any home buyer get sucked into buying homes with features that cost a bomb but have very little bearing on the price of the house at the time of resale.

Thinking of Updating Your Home... Don't Forget the Permit

Remodeling a kitchen or bathroom or adding a master suite can increase the value of a home in Southern Calfornia by a significant amount. This is especially true in the Beach Cities of Manhattan, Hermosa and Redondo. However if you don't have the work permitted you may have some unexpected problems when you decided to sell your home.

Bustling New City By Chicago, Evanston

Here in the Chicago area there's a little community called Evanston that is quickly turning into gleaming new city with plenty to do. Bordered to the south by the city of Chicago, Evanston sits right on Lake Michigan. Evanston has been transforming from a quiet little residential suburb into a bustling, activity-filled, pedestrian paradise.

How You Can Make Money with Foreclosure Properties

Are you looking to make money with the real estate market, as a real estate investor? If you are, you may have heard that foreclosure properties are often considered the key to a real estate investor's success. One of the reasons for that are their low costs, which are often below the market value.

Luxury Homes Are Selling At Auction

Top real estate auction firms offer turn key marketing solutions. A comprehensive marketing package includes signage, video presentations, TV ads, web listings, on-line bidding, email campaigns, faxes, and brochures to neighbors and REALTORS®.

Real Estate Leads - Keep An Open Mind With Open Houses

Keep an open mind with open houses. Whether you're hosting the open house or visiting a FSBO open house, they're a goldmine of real estate leads if you have the right mindset...

Who Are You Filling Out An On-line Application With?

Who Are You Filling Out An On-line Application With? What can happen to your phone if you fill out an on-line application to refinance your current mortgage or to purchase a new home? Odds are you will be getting a million phone calls and two million e-mails over the next several months.