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Phil Chalmers, an upcoming Summer 2022 guest on my wildly fabulous Crazy Sh*t in Real Estate Podcast shares his 12 steps to be Proactive & Prepared: Real Estate Safety Plan.

Even if downsizing is the right choice for you, you may still experience some physical, mental, and emotional challenges as you adjust to living in a smaller home, condo, or senior living community. These tips will help you cope with these challenges, adjust to your new surroundings more easily, and stay happy and healthy in your new home. 

It can be completely overwhelming to attend any week-long series of meetings. Never fear! Take a peek inside my closet and get all the insider tips to making this week the most effective and productive use of your time as you make your way to DC to do the work that our clients may never see but is absolutely critical to the future of homeownership, property rights, and entrepreneurism.

Today’s Real Estate Tip is something that’s a little uncomfortable to talk about — the mental wellness / mental health crisis of REALTORS®.

As the mortgage forbearance periods end, some homeowners who have yet to recover financially still need relief from mortgage payments they can’t afford. More than a million homeowners could be in a position to ask their lenders for loan modifications. Negotiating a loan modification can be frustrating. Requirements vary by type of loan, and lenders will inundate you with paperwork and unfamiliar jargon. Here’s everything you need to know about these options.

Things are finally starting to return to some kind of normal, and I am so excited to see your 😃 faces at NAR's 2021 REALTORS® Conference & Expo. Tune in for my recommended must-have items to pack and how NOT to feel overwhelmed as you prepare. This is your official (ok, FINE, unofficial) guide to packing and prepping for #NARAnnual (or any big convention or trip in life).

Buying a home is a big project and can be a frustrating process if you don’t know how to prepare for it ahead of time. If your finances aren’t in order, there could be delays and these delays may prevent you from being able to buy your dream home. 

As a best-selling author of three powerful business how-to books, Leigh excitedly shares her expertise with anyone looking for ways to ignite their passions and create the outcomes they want. Now, her work as a speaker has earned her the prestigious CSP (CertifiedSpeaking Professional) designation.

Failure to make student loan payments can have a variety of negative consequences. That’s why in this episode, Catalina Kaiyoorawongs explains why you should seek advice about student loan debts and what you should do about them.

Failure to make student loan payments can have a variety of negative consequences. That’s why in this episode, Catalina Kaiyoorawongs explains why you should seek advice about student loan debts and what you should do about them.

I’ve agreed to chair the Convention Committee in North Carolina to be a part of the solution. Want to help? There is no time left on the clock. It is time for fresh perspectives and more citizen leadership.

Celebrate all the things you are AND will be! There’s a reason only one of you exists-it’s because YOU (yea, 🪞) are ‘Fearfully and Wonderfully made’ (see Psalm 139:14, it’s the truth!).

How to Use Irish Spring Soap to Deter Deer from Your Garden? Simply use a cheese grater and shave the bars of soap into slivers to scatter about your garden, flowerbeds, or the stems of your bulbs.

‍Honored to be featured in The Mill Magazine Edition 12 No. 1 Influencers + Creatives.

Clubhouse ... It's not just 'another app' - I promise! And if you're an extrovert like me, it's a perfect fit for us to chat away, share info/perspectives that we may not hear otherwise. And it's SO GOOD to hear and be IN conversations again, after so long. It is also great for introverts to listen in and still participate.

Michael Ford will take over as RRF president and The National Association of REALTORS®’ (NAR) 2021 Advocacy Vice President, Leigh Brown will serve as RRF vice president. With the changes in leadership, the RRF is implementing new two-year terms for its president and vice president, with Brown set to lead the foundation as president during the subsequent term, from 2023-24.

If you received PPP round 1 ... And need information on Round 2, we are here to talk forgiveness, how to qualify for round 2. How to build your business with PPP and EIDL. We'll talk tax ramifications too!

Whether you’re a broker, agent, investor, coach or educator — consider adding some of these real estate podcasts to your queue. From helpful tips on building your own brand to comedic conversations between tenants and landlords, don’t miss out on these shows.

Y’all know I wouldn't let you go without a #NARAnnual prep video! We may not be packing a suitcase, but we have a jam-packed virtual event starting next week and to make the most of each day, you will surely want a few of these things of these things by your side so you can make the most of your time!

Sign up for REALTORS Relief Virtual 5k as part of your NAR Annual Conference Registration, then join Leigh Brown's Team #GoalDiggers so that you and I can do some extra work to help fill the coffers for whichever neighbors need our help next!