You’re not cool unless you have multiple sources of income. Oh yeah! THAT’S the key to wealth . . . prosperity. I hear this everywhere. “Get rich Gurus” proselytize this great wisdom as being the magic pill. The more streams you have, the better. If one stream loses steam and dwindles to a trickle (or loss), theoretically, the other streams will take up the slack and keep you in the GREEN. But WAIT! What happened to “FOCUS on the ONE thing” line of thinking? Most of these same gurus are preaching the importance of focusing, with intensity, on that ONE niche pursuit . . . and work diligently – persistently – consistently over time to achieve MASTERY! Mastery is the Golden Egg! It’s the “place” where you enter flow and reap what you’ve sown through the years. Can you have both? Can you ha... 04/08/2019

In this video, I talk about 8 reason why Nashville newcomers will have a love & hate relationship with the city. You'll love the food and the friendly people but you will absolutely hate the traffic and the constant construction. As a native Nashvillian, I give you a honest look at what to expect when you are living in Nashville.  Originally posted at: https://rhondaburgess.com/8-reasons-to-love-hate-nashville/  04/06/2019

This has gone too far (click the link for Seth's post) There IS such a thing as “TOO BIG” in Corporate America. I know – This is Capitalism at it’s finest. Big fish eat little fish! ENOUGH ALREADY! We don’t have to put with these corporate MONSTERS anymore. Lucky ME! I hit the lottery last week, so the dogs and I are packing up and moving off the grid to a small island in the Pacific Northwest. Of course, Pareto Realty will still thrive because I can be Broker from there. What’s YOUR plan? Published by Barry OwenStrategist-CEO of Pareto Realty Real estate sales Professional Inviter-Facilitator-Practicer of Open Space Technology Opening safe space for people & organizations to self-organize around issues & opportunities BarryOwen.US Invite-Listen-Love View more posts 04/01/2019

We all play by other people’s rules, but only because we have to in order to conduct the business we are conducting. All professionals and organizations have processes for everything they do. The more “dialed in” these processes are, the smoother doing business with them becomes . . . or not! Who are the beneficiaries of “the way we do things around here”? Are the processes designed for the benefit of the Organization or the client/customer? Does the business owner develop and “enforce” their “rules of engagement” with the intent to deliver a smoother and more hassle free experience for the people they serve? or Does she design these processes to streamline the work flow so as to increase capacity for volume of sales? or BOTH! There’s an interesting thread in a Facebook Group for REALTO... 03/29/2019

The Right People Always Show up!. . . but what if the wrong people show up? The title says: “The Right People ALWAYS Show Up!“ There’s a strong implication, then, that it’s not possible for the WRONG people to show up? WHOA! Let’s pause, regroup, and consider the mental chaos that might be happening in our reasonable minds. Let’s start at the beginning! You have this GREAT idea for this passion of yours to make a difference in your community. This is an important issue that, you feel, is grossly under-served . . . How ’bout the rapid disappearance of affordable housing in the city? As more people move into the city, EVERYTHING is getting more expensive. With more population comes more commercial development to serve these new residents thereby necessitating more “workers” (Restaurants, ... 03/28/2019

Pathological liars are those people who both knowingly and intentionally or willfully make false statements. Normal lies are defensive and are told to avoid the consequences of truth telling. … It is when an individual consistently lies for no personal gain.  hypocrites are those people who pretendto have virtues, moral or religious beliefs, principles, etc, that they do not actually possess, especially those whose actions belie stated beliefs. A person who feigns some desirable or publicly approved attitude, especially one whose private life, opinions, or statements belie his or her public statements. Pathological Hypocrites are that bunch of beautiful people commonly labeled as “Narcissists”. THESE are the people who are above all the rest of us. They’re ALWAYS right (even when they ... 03/27/2019

The Cost of Living in Nashville TNIn this video, I examine the cost of living in Nashville. As a native Nashvillian, I remember how affordable Nashville used to be. If you are a native Nashvillian (or been here at least 10 years), and you make the median income of native  Nashvillians of approximately $49900, then you are probably struggling with the cost of living in Nashville. Currently, the median home price in Nashville is $259000.  (I believe this number is much higher, much closer to $300,000) Using this $259000 median price for a home, you need an annual income of at least $70150.  So right there you're already $20k short. And renting is even worse. One bedroom apartments that used to rent for $795 in March 2014 now costs $1294 per month. And increase of $502.  A 2 bedroom apartm... 03/26/2019

“Geeesh! Some people just seem to have ALL the luck . . . . . . While the rest of us can’t seem to win for losing.” “If it weren’t for bad luck, I’d have no luck at all.” Well, I hate to be the party pooper breaking up the whine-fest, but we ALL must take responsible for our role in the amount of luck (Good or Bad) in our daily lives. DISCLAIMER: This blog post ignores the lightning strike or hit the lottery luck . . . That stuff just happens, and we’ve gotta roll with those punches and show the world our resilience and grace. Almost 10 years ago, I was “down on my luck”. I was working many hours every day for not enough pay at a job that was not satisfying because I didn’t have the freedom to succeed (or so I thought). I wanted to be an entrepreneur, a mentor, coach, and consultant. We... 03/26/2019

Originally posted at: https://rhondaburgess.com/nashville-rent-continues-to-rise/ Nashville Rent Continues to Rise While the housing market continues to experience a slowdown in home sales and price appreciation, new data from Zillow suggests the rental market is heating up. According to the company’s Real Estate Market Report, February’s rental prices climbed at the fastest rate in the last 10 months. In fact, February’s 2.4% year-over-year price appreciation drove the U.S. median rent price up to $1,472.   In Nashville, the average rent prices have increased by $54 over the past 6 months according to Rent Jungle. One bedroom apartments have an average rent of $1294 in Nashville and 2 bedrooms average $1597 in rent. Compare this to just 5 years ago when the average rent for a one bedro... 03/25/2019

“Perpetual motion is motion of bodies that continues indefinitely. A perpetual motion machine is a hypothetical machine that can do work indefinitely without an energy source. This kind of machine is impossible, as it would violate the first or second law of thermodynamics. (wiki)” I beg to differ . . . When it comes to generosity, the source IS the means. The results of Generosity are multi-faceted – Gratitude, graciousness, good will . . . and infinitely available. What’s “impossible” is the ability to measure the impact of generous energy/acts. That which we cannot measure, we humans often relegate to the archives as being “impossible” because we are compelled to be “reasonable” . . . to stay between the lines . . . not to cross the boundaries of possibilities. I believe an act of ge... 03/25/2019

Things to Do in Nashville This Weekend - 3/22/19Things to Do in Nashville This Weekend March 22, 2019 includes: Visiting the Nashville Flea Market at the Nashville Fairgrounds Spanish Nights - a concert by the Nashville Symphony at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center The Fisk Jubilee Singers in concert with India Arie at the Ryman Auditorium A free rooftop concert series on Friday and Saturday at The George Jones on Broadway The Nashville Sounds exhibition game against the Texas Rangers at First Tennessee Park. Be sure to check back every Friday to find out the latest things to do in Nashville this weekend. Brought to you by Rhonda Burgess, Broker at Southern Living Realty Partners. Rhonda is a Nashville native who produces videos all about moving to Nashville and living in Nashville. Chec... 03/22/2019

Getting by with a little help from your friends is shameless! If you hail from the old school thinking that ABMS (all by myself) is the ONLY way, I invite you now to considering a little “re-programming” in that noggin of yours. The DIY (Do it yourself) thing was, for years, a cool and shiny and hip challenge for all of us to awaken the Renaissance Man within. Ah yes! We ALL can be master craftsfolk overnight after acquiring the appropriate DIY for Dummies Book and the recommended “professional” tools from the local big box hardware store. There’s an inherent flaw in that social movement that has proven to be a veritable financial windfall for the real professionals who receive “that call” from “that guy/Gal” who tackled a purportedly “simple DIY job” which took a turn for the worse res... 03/22/2019

Nashville, TN based Dependable Homebuyers Nashville is pleased to announce that they now purchase Nashville houses, even with bad tenants in residence. “We know many property owners are looking to sell, but uncooperative tenants can make selling next to impossible—that is where we can help,” said Evan Roberts, a spokesperson for Dependable Homebuyers Nashville.Homeowners may find Dependable Homebuyers in Nashville, a leading property developer with a team of professional home buyers who are able to deliver a no obligation offer within 24 hours to buy houses in any condition. They provide owners with a quick and hassle-free method of selling their properties, even when occupied by bad tenants.Many homeowners become landlords without an appreciation of the drawbacks that occur when things... 03/21/2019

Nashville, TN - The challenges inherent in selling a home seem to hold true, regardless of where someone lives. Dependable Homebuyers is a company that understands this fact on a profound level. Their experience is such that regardless of a Nashville homeowner’s situation, they can work with them to ensure a solution that works for everyone involved. The truth of the matter is that selling a home through the traditional real estate market can be highly problematic. The whole process can take months, if not years, and there are also issues related to such topics as mortgage rates.At least in terms of mortgage rates, homeowners in Nashville have good cause to be pleased. As mortgage rates continue to stabilize throughout 2019, the time has never been better to sell a Nashville TN property... 03/21/2019

Shake things up! Make a ruckus! Break the mold! Upset the apple cart! Dare to . . . ! Question everything! Quit being so damned responsible and predictable! How scary would this be? What’s the worst that could happen? What’s the BEST that could happen? What would other people think? What matters most? Doing what you are doing where and with whom, are you feeling fulfilled? If not . . . what can you imagine might be different – better? I hereby challenge you to sequester yourself from the fray, for as long as your circumstances permit, to consider the possible ramifications of stirring your pot. You’ve really got nothing to lose and EVERYTHING to gain. You might discover that your current way is spot on. That’s wonderful validation that can, in and of itself, provide a lift to your drive... 03/21/2019

Nashville, TN - Dependable Homebuyers in Nashville is now offering a home selling solution for those homeowners dealing with structural damage in their homes. No one wants to imagine the possibility that their home has experienced structural damage. This is something that can occur in the aftermath of a major natural event, such as an earthquake, or perhaps flooding. At the same time, structural damage can occur over a significant period of time. This is when minor, unseen damage slowly erodes at the foundation of a home, or with some other aspect of the property. This is why many contractors and home builders tell homeowners to have their properties regularly inspected for such possibilities.Unfortunately, many homeowners don’t. The end result can be a situation in which a homeowner wa... 03/21/2019

Nashville, TN - Nashville, Tennessee homeowners should understand that there are numerous ways in which to sell a home. This can involve going through traditional real estate markets. At the same time, it can just as easily involve going through the Dependable home-buying company Dependable Homebuyers. This is a company that has built an impressive reputation for buying "As Is" homes throughout Nashville and beyond. A homeowner who doesn’t have the time often needed to sell through a realtor will find the process of selling to a real estate investor to be considerably more straightforward for everyone involved.Nashville homeowners can sell their home, and then receive a fair market price for the property. In many situations, the homeowner can achieve this in as few as two weeks. This is... 03/21/2019

Nashville, TN - Dependable Homebuyers in Nashville, Tennessee has created a new program to help homeowners in selling their homes. Not only do they make cash offers for buying homes, they are now also offering the option for homeowners the ability to seller finance the sale of a Nashville home. With this option, the seller agrees to accept installment payments from the buyer rather than waiting for them to obtain a traditional loan from a bank.With the expansion of their portfolio, they are looking to purchase homes in the Nashville, Tennessee area. Often times, location can prolong the selling of a house. Dependable Homebuyers makes reasonable offers on homes despite the need for repairs or an undesirable location.They have recently taken an interest in purchasing hoarder houses and th... 03/21/2019

Bank foreclosure is imminent if homeowners continue to fail repaying the mortgage. Several missed payments and the bank will send relevant notices. These are warnings that will inevitably culminate in a foreclosure notice. Some homeowners manage to modify their loans or go for refinancing. Some homeowners successfully improve their financial condition and resume paying the installments. Many homeowners in Nashville have had to deal with foreclosures in recent years. The unfortunate consequence of a foreclosure is that a homeowner is left without a house and there is absolutely no return on the investment and the recurring expenses that have been incurred till the last paid installment.Homeowners often contemplate upon the option of selling their house during a foreclosure. It takes time... 03/21/2019

Originally posted at: https://rhondaburgess.com/4-reasons-to-buy-a-home-in-nashville-this-spring/ 4 Reasons to Buy a Home in Nashville this Spring | Spring has sprung, and it’s a great time to buy a home in Nashville! Here are four reasons to consider buying TODAY instead of waiting. 1. Prices Will Continue to RiseCoreLogic’s latest U.S. Home Price Insights reports that home prices have appreciated by 4.4% over the last 12 months.The same report predicts that prices will continue to increase at a rate of 4.6% over the next year.Home values in Nashville will continue to appreciate for years. Waiting no longer makes sense.The prices from years ago are not coming back.And as more people move into Nashville and Nashville is viewed as an “it” city, the demand for housing will only increase.2... 03/20/2019