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BUSINESS TIPS       INTENTIONAL CHANGES TO STREAMLINE YOUR WAY TO SUCCESS   Respected thought leaders say success is driven by the energy you bring to your work. But it’s the kind of energy you bring that’s important. Haste makes waste—cranking yourself up for work only costs you more time until you reach your …

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  QUOTE OF THE WEEK “I don’t try to describe the future. I try to prevent it.”—Ray Bradbury, celebrated American science fiction author   NATIONAL MARKET UPDATE The Mortgage Bankers Association reports purchase mortgage applications rose again, up 8% on the week. They added: “As we enter the spring homebuying season, the purchase index was …

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6 ways TO AVOID common HOMESELLER MISTAKES      When it comes time to list your home, you’ll no doubt have the same goal as virtually all home sellers. You’ll want to get the highest price for your home, within a reasonable timeframe, with the least amount of stress for all parties involved. When it …

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      QUOTE OF THE WEEK “Price is what you pay, value is what your get.”—Warren Buffett, American investor and philanthropist     NATIONAL MARKET UPDATE   The Mortgage Bankers Association reports purchase mortgage applications shot up 9% for the week. They see purchase activity, “ahead of last year’s pace…more green shoots as we …

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      QUOTE OF THE WEEK “I want my children to have all the things I couldn’t afford. Then I want to move in with them.”—Phyllis Diller, American stand-up comedian, actress, author     NATIONAL MARKET UPDATE   Pending Home Sales slipped just over 4% in January, but the National Association of Retailers noted: …

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  QUOTE OF THE WEEK “Your brand is what people say about you when you’re not in the room.”—Jeff Bezos, American businessman, founder of Amazon   NATIONAL MARKET UPDATE New home completions rose 7.6% in January and are up 9.8% the past year. Home starts and permits were down for the month, but single-family starts …

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GOALS DON’T MATTER IF YOU DON’T HAVE A PLAN At this point, you will likely have some exciting goals in mind for your business this year. To turn these goals into reality, it’s essential to have a solid plan in place. With a clear roadmap, you’ll be well-equipped to achieve your objectives and reach new …

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BUSINESS TIPS       A SIMPLE, STRAIGHTFORWARD GUIDE TO BUSINESS PLANNING   It’s been said that a goal without a plan is just a dream. If your goal is to succeed, you need a business plan outlining how you’re going to get there. A plan shows where to focus your time, energy, and money. …

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  QUOTE OF THE WEEK “Don’t wait to buy real estate. Buy real estate and wait.”—Will Rogers, American vaudeville performer, actor, and humorous social commentator   NATIONAL MARKET UPDATE Realtor.com reports the real estate market appears to be cranking up for spring, Inventory keeps growing—giving buyers more options versus last year—and prices keep falling, now …

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