Gina's Blog

What can overpower you without your knowledge?  Why, its carbon monoxide.  That odorless, colorless gas produced by the combustion of fossil fuels such as natural gas, oil and propane.  Who could imagine that running a device fueled with something like this in an enclosed area could actually kill...

I had a training at work today I thought I'd share with the realtor world.  Hopefully, it will help someone.  I won't go over choosing a camera.  I think we are all grown up enough to do the research to obtain a decent camera and can compare models online at www.bestbuy.com, www.circuitcity.com o...

I wanted to share this important information with everyone.  I was in a class recently and the presenter said that a vital thing for all of us to do was to check our credit reports on a quarterly basis in order to see if our identity was compromised.  He mentioned that he had a client that had th...

I just found a great website and had to share with my real estate community. It is www.lifeorganizers.com.  Oh my gosh, what a great website!  If you are trying to balance the training, the office, the home, the kids, the family, the music lessons, sports, etc, etc.  This website is for you.  It ...

I have been in some great training this week.  I have started the Brian Buffini "100 days to greatness" campaign.  As a group, we meet for 2 hours a day for five days for the first week.  Then, week 2-14, we meet once a week for 2 hours.  For me, it was adding another layer unto my business that ...

I just received a name pin from Recognition Express and want to let the community know that, not only am I pleased with the fast service, I am very pleased with the name pin that I ordered from Recognition Express.  The salesman at the MAR Convention had a phlethora of activity when I put my orde...

Thank God, the central bank's policymaking committee cut the federal funds rate, a rate at which banks can borrow amongst themselves, by half a point, down to 4.75% according to the Washington Post.  That will direct cheaper lending cost on car and housing loans, plus business investments.  Peopl...

Wow!  30 year mortgages have dropped from 6.52% to 6.45%!  15 year fixed went from 6.18% to 6.12% while adjustable rates are going up from 6.34% to 6.35%.  One year ARMs did worse by climbing from 5.6% to 5.84%  Looks like a fixed rate is the way to go.  I must give thanks to David Stevens, Presi...

I would like to thank the everyone who organized the Maryland Association of Realtors Convention that just occurred in Ocean City, Maryland.  I started the convention by beginning my CRS certification classes.  I was anxious to begin the CRS classes and overjoyed that the presenters were not only...