Google May 2022 Core Update – Big Tremors After It Was Complete?

As you remember, the Google May 2022 core update officially started on May 25th and officially ended on June 9th. But like we said initially, we felt it started or was being tested, before May 25th and now, it seems like there are more tremors, big tremors, for some sites days after this core update […]

Vlog #177: Alcides Aguasvivas On Local SEO For Small Businesses

In part one, Alcides Aguasvivas is a co-founder of Pix-l Graphx spoke to me about how he started him firm 18 years ago while in college. In part two we chow down on SEO…

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Google Ads To Address Concerns Over Third-Party Sales Solicitations & Poor Advice

You probably get these emails all the time from a third-party Google Ads rep asking you to make adjustments to your campaigns, specifically to increase budgets and to go all in on RSAs, responsive search ads. Well, Ginny Marvin, the Ads Liaison at Google, said on Twitter “We are working to address this specific incident […]

Bonds: The Perfect Inflation Hedge (with One BIG Caveat)

I Bonds, and treasury bonds in general, have always been thought of as the “retiree’s investment choice.” For those that have a short time horizon on investments, bonds have made […]

Migration, Inflation, and Why Big Cities Are Losing Their “Desirable” Status

Over the past two years, home prices have looked as if they’re never going to drop. With record-low interest rates, a newly formed remote work culture, and millennials at peak […]

7 core strategies for building a thriving business

The process of growing a thriving real estate business is systematic when the proper strategies are matched with consistent execution, says Jimmy Burgess. Identify the ideal strategies for you, go all in executing those strategies, and the success you’ve been searching for is inevitable.

Use These Email Templates to Say No in Any Situation

Whether in person or via email, saying no to other people and their requests comes easily to some. But for others, having to decline an invitation or turn people down—in both their personal and professional lives—is a source of anxiety. Read more…

Why You Should Consider a AAA Membership, Even If You Don’t Have a Car

When you think of the American Automobile Association (AAA)—aka “Triple A”—membership benefits like towing and other roadside assistance services probably come to mind. So if you don’t own your own vehicle, you may assume that the perks of being a AAA member don’t apply to you. Read more…

How to Use Google Maps to Find Fresher Air

The quality of the air around you has a big impact on your quality of life. In addition to the long-term effects on your health, poor air quality can make whatever you’re doing much harder—especially for those with respiratory conditions. Read more…

Seeing Greene: Is Paying Off My Mortgage Early a Mistake?

Paying off your mortgage early—to some people, this sounds like a dream scenario. But to others, it could be a cash-tastrophe. We can already hear real estate investors yelling out […]

What ‘UL Listed’ Means on Electronics, and Why You Should Look for It

If you’ve paid close attention to labels on any electric products, devices, or appliances, you may have noticed a small mark with the initials “UL” on it. It’s not something associated with a particular company or brand of products, and is one of those things that once you know it’s there, you start noticing them […]

U.S. Cities Where Nature Lovers Can Actually Afford to Buy a Home

Some city-dwellers consider outdoor activities things like running to catch the bus, eating lunch in the park, and visiting a farmers’ market. But for others, that won’t cut it. They prefer their air fresh, their walkways unpaved, and their trees in forests. But they also want the benefits of living in an urban area. Read […]

How to Get a Free Krispy Kreme Doughnut Every Day Until Labor Day

If you’ve ever driven past a Krispy Kreme shop, noticed that their iconic “Hot Doughnuts Now” sign is on, and been tempted to stop in for a warm and tasty piece of sugary fried dough, you now have the perfect excuse. The chain is offering a summer promotion that could yield many (many) free glazed […]

5 low or no cost ideas for thrifty 1st year real estate agents

First-year agents are feeling the pinch in their pocketbooks now more than ever. Coach Darryl Davis offers some advice about how to make smart money moves that will push your business forward with low or no-cost ideas.