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How the Affluent Manage Home Equity to Safely and Conservatively Build WealthIf you had enough money to pay off your mortgage right now, would you? Many people would. In fact, the ‘American Dream’ is to own your own home, and to own it outright, with no mortgage. If the American Dream is so wonde...

Top Qualities of Top AssistantsWhat to Look for When Hiring an AssistantYour business has grown by leaps and bounds, and to continue on that upward spiral, you realize the need for a personal assistant. Keep in mind that your new hire will become as vital as your right arm, assuming if you choose...

Creating Team LoyaltyLead By ExampleDo you suffer from high turnover in the workplace? One issue that is greatly underestimated by most managers is that of employee turnover. It can literally wreck your organization and your continuity.The longer you have a consistent team in place, the more you ...

Build a Great TeamYou Are the Quarterback!There comes a point in time in every business professional's career when he or she is tired of being a jack-of-all-trades and a master of none. At that point, they look to take their business to another level, either to create more income, more balance in...

Helpful Hints on Marketing and Selling Your Home Tip #1: Clean up oil spills First impressions are always critical, and your driveway is one of the first things a buyer will see. Here's a quick tip that may be the solution for your cement driveway: Try Drano or any high−powered liquid drain clean...

An increasing number of baby-boomer homeowners seem to be resigning themselves to the fact that, unlike their parents, they will be making mortgage payments well into retirement. If you look at statistics, you can see where this anxiety comes from. The average age of a person taking out a 30-yea...

If I feel depressed I will sing. If I feel sad I will laugh. If I feel ill I will double my labour. If I feel fear I will plunge ahead. If I feel inferior I will wear new garments. If I feel uncertain I will raise my voice. If I feel poverty I will think of wealth to come. If I feel incompetent I...

Lead Follow-Up Campaigns Never Give Up On a Lead!You might wonder, "When is a lead no longer a lead?" A lead isalways a lead until the person tells you to stop calling. The key to success in sales is professional persistence. Take time to earn the loyalty of prospects by showing them that you add...

Avoiding ForeclosureHelping Clients Keep Their HomesFew things are as devastating as losing your home. Sadly, it's not always inevitable. In many cases the foreclosure could've been avoided with some outside help.You are in a unique position to advise your clients in financial matters. If you kno...

Since the early 1990s, Mike Ferry has conducted over 5,400 seminars and presentations on the subject of what it takes to succeed in real estate.* In a recent interview with LoanToolbox CEO Tim Braheem, Ferry focused on the need for real estate professionals to go back to the basics of setting go...