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1. How I Solved a Problem. This is the type of content where you set yourself up as the expert. You helped someone solve a problem, got a client approved, and helped a real estate agent sell a home. This has a huge potential for people “sharing” your video or blog...

When the income is not coming in the door, usually the first thing that loan officers and companies eliminate from the budget is education. Not only in the form of attending seminars and industry events, but also canceling magazines and online training subscriptions,...

Did you know that fake IDs and stolen identity documents can be purchased online for as little as $100? If you lose your wallet or purse, you could get lucky and hope an honest soul finds it and returns it to you! Or it may be stolen — with the intention of creating a...

Between everything you do, family, friends, hobbies, work, play, lessons, school, well, you name it, you probably don’t have one spare minute in your life. Here are some tips to help you get rid of some of those time traps that seem to suck the life out of you: Keep...

According to the FBI a home is robbed every 26.7 seconds. The average loss is $2416. So, if you have a $1,000 deductible on your homeowner’s insurance policy, only half of your loss would be covered. Here are some strategies for keeping your home safe from would-be...

In an issue of Real Simple Magazine, they published a list of ordinary items that you probably have in your home right now—and shared how they can serve double duty. Here is a list of the items and an alternative way to use them. Ice-cube tray – Organize desk supplies...

Even in times when real estate was booming, when homes were selling like hotcakes, the property appraisal was one of the major hurdles for sellers, buyers and lenders. While the actual appraisal inspection may only take an hour or so, the appraiser must still go back...

To file a tax return on behalf of a client the preparer needs a federal Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN). To represent a client to the IRS they also need to be an enrolled agent, CPA, or attorney.  But, even if they are registered and have a PTIN number, it...

If you’re like most people, you view buying or selling a home with a mixture of fear and anticipation. It’s an exciting, emotional time as you move forward to a new chapter in your life. With so much going on, it’s not unusual that most people feel a bit overwhelmed...