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65 Things Great Leaders Do Daily To Engage Their Teams

Employee engagement should be every leaders number one priority because when you have an engaged, highly motivated team then everything becomes that much easier and it helps to achieve amazing results and drive customer satisfaction. With employee engagement lagging at less than a 33 percent in the US it's clear that there is a lot of room for improvement i ... Read More »

Chinese firms are still plowing money into US real estate

Firms based in China spent a hefty $9.3 billion on a total of 47 American commercial real estate properties so far this year, more than doubling the second largest national contingent, Canadians, who spent about $4.2 billion. The Chinese investors’ total already far exceeds last year’s tally of $6 billion spent on U.S. commercial properties, the Wall Street ... Read More »

7 Ways To Determine A Home’s Architectural Style

Whether you’re headed to open houses or just cruising around town, you may begin to notice architectural details of the homes around you: round columns versus square on a front porch, stucco versus brick, and a gabled roof versus a saltbox roof. For the curious homebuyer, it opens up a slew of questions about architectural styles. Do those windows belong to ... Read More »

Think Outside the Box: Exterior Considerations When House Hunting

It’s easy to get tunnel vision while house hunting. When you fall hard and fast for a house, you may be willing to do just about anything to make it your own. But even if you’ve found what seems to be your dream home, take a closer look outside before you make an offer. Any home you consider calling yours should go through a thorough exterior inspection. Re ... Read More »

How to Get Your Pet Ready for the Summer

For most people in the U.S., Memorial Day weekend evokes images of grilling in the backyard with friends and family, the first big camping trip of the season, and the official kickstart of everything summer. For those of us with pets, this weekend signifies the start to all kinds of outdoor adventures with our four-legged best friends. ... Read More »

SAM ZELL: Its really hard not to be a seller in real estate right now

Zell gets even gloomier, hammers ZIRP, starts selling. “No one has ever accused me of not being a realist,” Sam Zell told CNBC. The chairman of Equity Group Investments and of apartment mega-landlord Equity Residential was talking about the markets for office and apartment buildings in some major cities that have already peaked. ... Read More »

Avoiding Home Buyers Remorse

Home shopping can be an intense, emotional process. Here’s how to make sure you don’t get caught up in it. Ever bought something special and later realized you didn’t need it or like it after all? Usually, returning it is as simple as boxing it back up, locating the receipt, and taking it back to the store for a full refund. ... Read More »

14 Secrets to Home Buying You Probably Haven’t Thought Of

What are good tips for buying a house? originally appeared on Quora - the knowledge sharing network where compelling questions are answered by people with unique insights. Answer by Julie Gurner, doctor of psychology, multiple time home owner, on Quora. ... Read More »

Facts About Using a Co-Signer on a Mortgage

If you’re thinking about buying a home with a co-signer, be sure you know what that means for both you and them. Do you need a co-signer to buy a home? To help you decide, let’s review the reasons you might use a co-signer, the types of co-signers, and the various requirements lenders have for allowing co-signers. ... Read More »

Best and Worst Things to Buy in June

As we head into the summer, last season’s deals give way to a new host of budget-friendly items. Stay up-to-date on monthly discounts, and time your shopping trips so you can take advantage of the best deals. You’ll find that saving money in June is all about planning your purchases. ... Read More »