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  • 12 Easy Blog Ideas

    Stuck in a rut about what to blog about? Maybe fear of what to write is keeping you from blogging at all! Worry not, I've got 12 great blog starting ideas and a plan to help you get started!
  • Blogging: How to Get Results from Your Real Estate Website

    Most real estate agents have heard that blogging is good for their website, but most agents don't know why it's such a great idea. Read on and discover how blogging can help you attract more local visitors.
  • 1031 Exchanges Offer Full Deferral of the New

    The familiar adage, "It’s not how much you make, but how much you keep" rings truer than ever for real estate investors in 2013. Not only have capital gain taxes increased significantly for high earners, but many investors below the top tax brack...
  • Real Estate as a Business?

    So many of us get into real estate thinking it will offer more time and money. I've seen it happen in many cases where you get one or the other, but often times not both. The key is treating it like a business.
    The sooner you accept that it's up to yo...
  • Net Investment Income Tax FAQs

    1. What is the Net Investment Income Tax (NIIT)?
    The Net Investment Income Tax is imposed by section 1411 of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC). The NIIT applies at a rate of 3.8 percent to certain net investment income of individuals, estates and trusts...
  • What Will 2013 Bring?

    The year may be new, but already things are changing that will impact your business in the new year. Read on and I'll share some of my predictions - regional and national - for the coming new year!
  • Will Mortgages Pay For Immigration?

    Recently, the House of Representatives passed HR 1629, AKA the STEM Jobs Act of 2012. STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. In its present state, the bill amends and reworks the Immigration and Nationality Act to make up to 55...
  • 4 Things to Consider When Dressing for Work

    Wearing appropriate business attire can go a long way in getting the job, getting the client, or moving up the corporate ladder. However, knowing what an appropriate work wardrobe is can be confusing, as it can vary depending on the industry, the company ...  more
  • Why Hire an AICI CIP as Your Image Consultant

    Many people assume that all image consultants who claim to be ‘certified’ in the image consulting profession, have basically the same credentials and the same level of expertise. Although it may seem like the term Certified Image Consultant and the term ...  more
  • How to Mingle Like a Pro

    Now that the holiday season is over, it’s back to work! If the thought of meeting new people at a business event sends a chill up your spine, you're not alone.