Bryan's Blog

For some reason my Add me button that is above my picture that shows the Assoicate button is missing on my profile and not sure how to add this back on my profile can anyone point me in the right direction?As to how to add this button back on my profile?  Thank you for your help  I just don't wan...

Lovers of the English language might enjoy this. It is yet another example of why people learning English have trouble with the language. Learning the nuances of English makes it a difficult language. (But then, that's probably true of many languages.) There is a two-letter word in English that p...

1. Avoid carrot sticks. Anyone who puts carrots on a holiday buffet table knows nothing of the Christmas spirit. In fact, if you see carrots, leave immediately. Go next door, where they're serving rum balls. 2. Drink as much eggnog as you can. And quickly. Like fine single-malt scotch, it's rare....

WASHINGTON - The full scope of the housing meltdown isn't clear and already there are ominous signs of a new crisis - one that could turn out the lights on malls, hotels and storefronts nationwide.Even as the holiday shopping season begins in full swing, the same events poisoning the housing mark...

Dear Local Real Estate Agents   You’re faced with the challenge of informing your readers about how the rapidly changing real estate and credit markets are affecting them locally. I’m here to help.   I’ve worked in the mortgage industry for 15+ years, and I’ve funded many loans in my career – and...

What could YOU do with $7,500? As part of the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 (HERA) consumers may qualify for a First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit of up to $7,500. Who is Eligible? First-time homebuyers who purchase a principal resident on or after April 9, 2008 and before July 1, 2009 a...

Real Estate Agents and brokers are all over this but you may want to get this information out to your contact database and geographic farm.  I was recently asked by a couple agents if the relief covers years other than 2007, so I know that some of you may not be aware that this tax relief option...

I have been new to Active Rain for about a week as a newby and have learned alot from many of the posts that I have read as well as new friends I have made that would never have happened if I didn't learn about this site.  I have been active in the Mortgage industry for over 15 years and it alway...

WOW Your CustomersDon't Over-Promise and Under-Deliver You've heard this before - "WOWing" customers is paramount to long-term success in your vocation. One thing you must understand about the concept is that you cannot "WOW" someone if you promise too much and deliver too little. "WOWs" can only...

Exposure Marketing Market Yourself as Well as Your Business It is important for you to gather information on your clients, but it is equally important that your clients know who you are as a person. They need to know that you are a tangible entity whom they can trust. To do this you must be more...