As the events of the last few years in the real estate industry show, people forget about the tremendous financial responsibility of purchasing a home at their peril. Here are a few tips for dealing with the dollar signs so that you can take down that “for sale” sign on your new home.

Get pre-approved.

Sub-primes may be history, but you’ll probably still be shown homes you can’t actually afford. By getting pre-approved as a buyer, you can save yourself the grief of looking at houses you can't afford. You can also put yourself in a better position to make a serious offer when you do find the right house. Unlike pre-qualification, which is based on a cursory review of your finances, pre-approval from a lender is based on your actual income, debt and credit history. By doing a thorough analysis of your actual spending power, you’ll be less likely to get in over your head.

Choose your mortgage carefully.

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Basing a career in sales means being an independent contractor and virtually building your own small business, or earning a salary largely based on commission.  Of course, we need money to live on and to help our businesses grow.  Is it really better to troll for quick commissions or to build a relationship with your clients?  Here we explain why building relationships is a better foundation and long term solution for you and your growing business.

1. Word of Mouth.

This one is simple.  If a client is happy with your performance and you have gotten them the best results possible, they will tell their friends and family about the great experience you gave them, which obviously can and will lead you to more clientele.  If you are simply going through the motions and giving little effort to make a quick buck, the client will inevitably share bad news to others.  Did you know:  A dissatisfied client is 10 times more likely to share a bad experience ...

If you're dabbling in the real estate market, no doubt you've noticed that some Realtors® have designatory letters after their name, implying that they have certifications in certain areas of real estate.  Unfortunately, the average Joe has no idea what these mean, just that it makes a real estate agent look ritzy.  Here we will explain this enigma to help you with choosing the agent that's right for you and your personal situation.  For more information on any of these Designations or organizations, click the links.  This list is quite extensive, so we have sorted them alphabetically and added logos for each designation so you can locate what you're looking for quickly.
First, in order to understand these designatons,  who is NAR??
NAR - National Association of Realtors®
The National Association of Realtors®  represents 1.2 million members.  Membership is composed of residential and commercial brokers, salespeople, property mana ...

Timing.

One of the most important factors for planning your trip is timing. Decide when you want to go and when you plan to return. Hotels, airfare, rental cars and many activities are cheaper on the weekdays rather than the weekends. Keep this in mind when booking your summer trip.

Location.

First and foremost, where would you like to go? Sure, there are plenty of great cities and attractions to visit, but do you want to be the typical tourist or journey off the beaten path? Maybe a little of both? This is the most time consuming part of planning your getaway. Research, research, research!


Coupons and Coupon Books.

Leave your home prepared with coupons and coupon books for your route and destination. Entertainment coupon books are extremely popular and sell for only $12 each with free shipping. To order yours click here. To find free online coupons, simply Google or Bing search your destination and route for coupons. 

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The City of Port St. Lucie is a large town with a small town feel. With lush landscapes, sub-tropical temperatures, warm waters, it is the perfect place to live and play. The many parks and recreation areas, along with Port St Lucie City Center allow a wide range of entertainment. Port St. Lucie has a unique collaboration among research institutions, colleges and the St Lucie county public school system. The treasure coast is home to many research facilities.
VIsit the link below for more information on Port St Lucie Gems!
Top 10 Recreation spots in Port St Lucie

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