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Power of Networking
Equinox Advantage believes in the power of a great sphere of Influence!
Equinox Advantage believes in the power of a great sphere of Influence!
Creating a Team
Because of the increase in required disclosures, inspections, and documents, it is becoming more difficult for an agent to do all the functions of real estate on his own. The need to create a team of specialists is becoming more necessary for success in the real estate field.
Because of the increase in required disclosures, inspections, and documents, it is becoming more difficult for an agent to do all the functions of real estate on his own. The need to create a team of specialists is becoming more necessary for success in the real estate field.
Creating Daily Success in Real Estate
The journey to a successful life should be enjoyed. True success comes from accomplishing the activities daily that will lead you to your ultimate goals in life.
The journey to a successful life should be enjoyed. True success comes from accomplishing the activities daily that will lead you to your ultimate goals in life.
Creating Referrals
We all want an office in which the phone rings continually with offers of referral business. Does having this type of office sound like a dream? It need not be such a far fetched reality, though it requires diligent work with clients. There are a few key steps to creating a great referral business.
We all want an office in which the phone rings continually with offers of referral business. Does having this type of office sound like a dream? It need not be such a far fetched reality, though it requires diligent work with clients. There are a few key steps to creating a great referral business.
Buying and Selling Land
Power of Networking
Equinox Advantage believes in the power of a great sphere of Influence!
Equinox Advantage believes in the power of a great sphere of Influence!
Getting Raw Land - Not a Raw Deal!
There is more to buying raw land than meets the eye and more than a few individuals have wished they'd had a second chance upon finding themselves duped, conned, misled, ill-advised, uninformed, oversold, undereducated and often unprepared. They realize, often too late, that a raw land purchase should be properly investigated, evaluated and negotiated using a logical and rational plan.
There is more to buying raw land than meets the eye and more than a few individuals have wished they'd had a second chance upon finding themselves duped, conned, misled, ill-advised, uninformed, oversold, undereducated and often unprepared. They realize, often too late, that a raw land purchase should be properly investigated, evaluated and negotiated using a logical and rational plan.
General Real Estate
Power of Networking
Equinox Advantage believes in the power of a great sphere of Influence!
Equinox Advantage believes in the power of a great sphere of Influence!
Ten Characteristics of Successful Real Estate Investors
In my years in the foreclosure and real estate business, I bet I've met over 1,500 investors. These people have been at all levels of knowledge and experience. Some have become amazingly successful, while others have lost steam or experienced drastic failure. I watched people who are successful and I've noticed that there are certain characteristics that come with real estate investing success.
In my years in the foreclosure and real estate business, I bet I've met over 1,500 investors. These people have been at all levels of knowledge and experience. Some have become amazingly successful, while others have lost steam or experienced drastic failure. I watched people who are successful and I've noticed that there are certain characteristics that come with real estate investing success.
How To Think and Act Differently
We are all born with some level of creativity. In some people it grows, in others it withers and dies. Here are some ideas on how to think a bit differently.
We are all born with some level of creativity. In some people it grows, in others it withers and dies. Here are some ideas on how to think a bit differently.
Home Buying
Power of Networking
Equinox Advantage believes in the power of a great sphere of Influence!
Equinox Advantage believes in the power of a great sphere of Influence!
Things to Know About Your Credit
If you are faced with poor credit, use these tips to raise your scores & increase your buying power.
If you are faced with poor credit, use these tips to raise your scores & increase your buying power.
"Big Brother" is Watching YOU! New (BAD) Legislation Coming Your Way
Well, it seems that with everything you do right, there's always someone else doing it wrong, do it badly, or doing it illegally. Enter Big Brother... the "well-intentioned" leglislator who wants to get re-elected by passing a law that protects the innocent from bad people or from their own stupidity.
Well, it seems that with everything you do right, there's always someone else doing it wrong, do it badly, or doing it illegally. Enter Big Brother... the "well-intentioned" leglislator who wants to get re-elected by passing a law that protects the innocent from bad people or from their own stupidity.
Flipping Is Illegal !!
Oh No! All this time you've been telling me I could make a killing buying & selling (flipping) houses and now you?re telling me it's illegal, Ron?
Oh No! All this time you've been telling me I could make a killing buying & selling (flipping) houses and now you?re telling me it's illegal, Ron?
The Three-to-Five-Year Holding Plan (Military Strategy)
The issue at hand is whether buying real estate and having to sell it within three to five years would in fact be enough time to recoup and actually make a profit, while at the same time ensuring that when they did sell they would be relatively comfortable in knowing that they indeed would make a fair profit for taking the supposed risk.
The issue at hand is whether buying real estate and having to sell it within three to five years would in fact be enough time to recoup and actually make a profit, while at the same time ensuring that when they did sell they would be relatively comfortable in knowing that they indeed would make a fair profit for taking the supposed risk.
Home Selling
Helping folks in Real Estate
Is it possible to help both a buyer and a seller and make a killer profit in a flipping transaction? Read on and see an example of how I did it last year.
Is it possible to help both a buyer and a seller and make a killer profit in a flipping transaction? Read on and see an example of how I did it last year.
Power of Networking
Equinox Advantage believes in the power of a great sphere of Influence!
Equinox Advantage believes in the power of a great sphere of Influence!
Simultaneous Closings Vs Option to Purchase
As a selling technique, which is better for you a Simultaneous Closing or an Option to Purchase to agreement? Here I show you the choices.
As a selling technique, which is better for you a Simultaneous Closing or an Option to Purchase to agreement? Here I show you the choices.
A Little Interest Pays Handsomely When It Comes to Selling Your Home
Regardless of whether someone is buying for the first time or he or she is a seasoned buyer if you are the seller you will want to make sure your property will show the best it can. The following tips will give you an edge over other sellers in what can be a very tight market.
Regardless of whether someone is buying for the first time or he or she is a seasoned buyer if you are the seller you will want to make sure your property will show the best it can. The following tips will give you an edge over other sellers in what can be a very tight market.
Landlord and Tenant
Power of Networking
Equinox Advantage believes in the power of a great sphere of Influence!
Equinox Advantage believes in the power of a great sphere of Influence!
Rehab Diary - Or Why Should I Listen To Ron
To Rehab or Not to Rehab.... That can be a tough question, until you read this Diary.
To Rehab or Not to Rehab.... That can be a tough question, until you read this Diary.
L.S.A.T - The Successful Landlord Aptitude Test
Twenty questions cover such issues as discrimination, credit checks, lease law, non-payment of rent, pets, renting furnished properties, acceptable deductions from security deposits, taxes, lease termination, landlord liability laws, and incorporation. Answers are included at the end of the test. The S.L.A.T. is fast and funny -- probably the most enjoyable exam you'll ever tak
Twenty questions cover such issues as discrimination, credit checks, lease law, non-payment of rent, pets, renting furnished properties, acceptable deductions from security deposits, taxes, lease termination, landlord liability laws, and incorporation. Answers are included at the end of the test. The S.L.A.T. is fast and funny -- probably the most enjoyable exam you'll ever tak
How to Automate Your Collections
Having been a landlord since the early part of 1994, I feel fairly safe in stating I've tried almost every imaginable way of collecting monthly payments from my residents. I want to run through some of these methods and let you in on the pros and cons of each technique.
Having been a landlord since the early part of 1994, I feel fairly safe in stating I've tried almost every imaginable way of collecting monthly payments from my residents. I want to run through some of these methods and let you in on the pros and cons of each technique.
Mortgage
Real Estate Investors Solve Housing Problems
An investor can actually save a house from foreclosure.
An investor can actually save a house from foreclosure.
Anatomy Of A Foreclosure
There are certain steps that Foreclosures follow in most states. If you are going to play the game, you got to know the steps.
There are certain steps that Foreclosures follow in most states. If you are going to play the game, you got to know the steps.
"Big Brother" is Watching YOU! New (BAD) Legislation Coming Your Way
Well, it seems that with everything you do right, there's always someone else doing it wrong, do it badly, or doing it illegally. Enter Big Brother... the "well-intentioned" leglislator who wants to get re-elected by passing a law that protects the innocent from bad people or from their own stupidity.
Well, it seems that with everything you do right, there's always someone else doing it wrong, do it badly, or doing it illegally. Enter Big Brother... the "well-intentioned" leglislator who wants to get re-elected by passing a law that protects the innocent from bad people or from their own stupidity.
Real Estate Investing
Real Estate Marketing
Helping folks in Real Estate
Is it possible to help both a buyer and a seller and make a killer profit in a flipping transaction? Read on and see an example of how I did it last year.
Is it possible to help both a buyer and a seller and make a killer profit in a flipping transaction? Read on and see an example of how I did it last year.
Power of Networking
Equinox Advantage believes in the power of a great sphere of Influence!
Equinox Advantage believes in the power of a great sphere of Influence!
What If A Seller Calls With A Listed House?
It is common for a seller to call us that has a house listed with a Realtor. There are two possible options, one ethical, one that may get you into trouble, which one will you do?
It is common for a seller to call us that has a house listed with a Realtor. There are two possible options, one ethical, one that may get you into trouble, which one will you do?
Relocating
Power of Networking
Equinox Advantage believes in the power of a great sphere of Influence!
Equinox Advantage believes in the power of a great sphere of Influence!
Easing the Transition to Your New Home
Tips to help you make a smooth move into your new home.
Tips to help you make a smooth move into your new home.
Beauty and Style
Refreshing Baths
Recipes for Refreshing and Relaxing Baths
Recipes for Refreshing and Relaxing Baths
Instant Beauty Boosters
Use yogurt to cleanse the skin, use jojoba oil or grapeseed oil to shift stubborn mascara,
Use yogurt to cleanse the skin, use jojoba oil or grapeseed oil to shift stubborn mascara,
Fade My Freckles!
Freckles, age spots, pregnancy mask and other types of skin discoloration... Why do they appear? What can be done to prevent them and lighten the skin? You will find answers in this article.
Freckles, age spots, pregnancy mask and other types of skin discoloration... Why do they appear? What can be done to prevent them and lighten the skin? You will find answers in this article.
A Word About Alcohols in Skin Care
If you read labels on cosmetic products, often you will find an ingredient or two with the word "alcohol" in their names. Are these products safe to use?
If you read labels on cosmetic products, often you will find an ingredient or two with the word "alcohol" in their names. Are these products safe to use?
Dont Let Your Skin Go Dry
Water makes up 60% of the human body. Not only blood and other body fluids have water as their main ingredient, water is stored in all body tissues. Cytoplasm, cells and cell walls contain lots of water. Skin is a large water storage, yet it gets dry, itchy and flaky. Why?
Water makes up 60% of the human body. Not only blood and other body fluids have water as their main ingredient, water is stored in all body tissues. Cytoplasm, cells and cell walls contain lots of water. Skin is a large water storage, yet it gets dry, itchy and flaky. Why?
Business and Career
Power of Networking
Equinox Advantage believes in the power of a great sphere of Influence!
Equinox Advantage believes in the power of a great sphere of Influence!
Marketing Is A Four-Letter Word!
Why do we shy away from the most important aspect of our business? Marketing is the lynchpin of all business endeavor, and those who learn that will always lead the pack.
Why do we shy away from the most important aspect of our business? Marketing is the lynchpin of all business endeavor, and those who learn that will always lead the pack.
Rehab Diary - Or Why Should I Listen To Ron
To Rehab or Not to Rehab.... That can be a tough question, until you read this Diary.
To Rehab or Not to Rehab.... That can be a tough question, until you read this Diary.
Change Your Dialog
The elevator to success is out of order. You'll have to use the stairs... one step at a time
The elevator to success is out of order. You'll have to use the stairs... one step at a time
Can't You See I'm Working?
For many working parents, telecommuting or a home business may seem like the answer to your prayers. But the first thing you may discover is that working from home includes many unexpected distractions.
For many working parents, telecommuting or a home business may seem like the answer to your prayers. But the first thing you may discover is that working from home includes many unexpected distractions.
Crafts and Hobbies
How to Make Candles Using Old Crayons
As featured in the story "A Candle For Christmas" from the book: Christmas In Dairyland (True Stories From a Wisconsin Farm)
As featured in the story "A Candle For Christmas" from the book: Christmas In Dairyland (True Stories From a Wisconsin Farm)
Country Christmas Idea: Milkweed Pod Poinsettia Ornaments
If you live in an area where milkweed grows wild, you can use the dried milkweed pods to make poinsettia ornaments for your Christmas tree. Here's how...
If you live in an area where milkweed grows wild, you can use the dried milkweed pods to make poinsettia ornaments for your Christmas tree. Here's how...
New Ways to Use Old Christmas Cards
Several ways that you can use those Christmas cards you save every year.
Several ways that you can use those Christmas cards you save every year.
Scrapbooking Teen Memories
By the time your teen is in high school, you probably aren't taking as many pictures of them as you used to. I have to keep reminding myself that I only have a couple of years left and no time to waste trying to capture fleeing teenage memories.
By the time your teen is in high school, you probably aren't taking as many pictures of them as you used to. I have to keep reminding myself that I only have a couple of years left and no time to waste trying to capture fleeing teenage memories.
Debt Management
Things to Know About Your Credit
If you are faced with poor credit, use these tips to raise your scores & increase your buying power.
If you are faced with poor credit, use these tips to raise your scores & increase your buying power.
Anatomy Of A Foreclosure
There are certain steps that Foreclosures follow in most states. If you are going to play the game, you got to know the steps.
There are certain steps that Foreclosures follow in most states. If you are going to play the game, you got to know the steps.
Food and Entertaining
Chicken: Healthy, Tasty and Convenient!
A healthy diet does not have to be bland or time-consuming to prepare - chicken to the rescue!
A healthy diet does not have to be bland or time-consuming to prepare - chicken to the rescue!
Remove Carcinogens When Grilling Meat
High heat reacts with protein in red meat, poultry and fish to create chemicals linked to cancer, especially of the colon and breast. Heterocyclic amines are the name of the chemicals.
High heat reacts with protein in red meat, poultry and fish to create chemicals linked to cancer, especially of the colon and breast. Heterocyclic amines are the name of the chemicals.
Clobber the Cold - With Food
Researchers know that certain foods can help prevent colds and provide some relief from symptoms.
Researchers know that certain foods can help prevent colds and provide some relief from symptoms.
Chocolate-Flavored Cereal Lowers Cholesterol
People who benefit from the cholesterol-lowering effects of bran but are turned off by the taste and gritty texture may have a sweet new option: a chocolate-flavored cocoa-bran cereal.
People who benefit from the cholesterol-lowering effects of bran but are turned off by the taste and gritty texture may have a sweet new option: a chocolate-flavored cocoa-bran cereal.
Health and Fitness
Clobber the Cold - With Food
Researchers know that certain foods can help prevent colds and provide some relief from symptoms.
Researchers know that certain foods can help prevent colds and provide some relief from symptoms.
The Physical Dangers of Stress
A list and explanations of the physical damage stress can cause to your body.
A list and explanations of the physical damage stress can cause to your body.
Why Physical Fitness?
Our modern life-style fosters unfitness. Many technological advances are intended to eliminate physical exertion from everyday activities.
Our modern life-style fosters unfitness. Many technological advances are intended to eliminate physical exertion from everyday activities.
Physical Fitness Means Living Better, Longer
Regular exercise can provide the basis for good health and wellness.
Regular exercise can provide the basis for good health and wellness.
House and Home
Power of Networking
Equinox Advantage believes in the power of a great sphere of Influence!
Equinox Advantage believes in the power of a great sphere of Influence!
Things to Know About Your Credit
If you are faced with poor credit, use these tips to raise your scores & increase your buying power.
If you are faced with poor credit, use these tips to raise your scores & increase your buying power.
When 'Just Do It' Isn't Enough: Coping with the Emotional Aspects of Clutter Clearing
While a "just do it" attitude does help you get started and persevere, clutter-clearing is not quite so simple as that. Running unprepared into the not-so-simple aspects of clutter can bring all of our good intentions to a halt.
While a "just do it" attitude does help you get started and persevere, clutter-clearing is not quite so simple as that. Running unprepared into the not-so-simple aspects of clutter can bring all of our good intentions to a halt.
How Much Is Enough?
Deciding whether or not we truly need something can be one of our greatest clutter-clearing challenges.
Deciding whether or not we truly need something can be one of our greatest clutter-clearing challenges.
Toxic Black Mold
Mold spores are everywhere and cannot be avoided. They float in through your open windows and doors, or come inside by riding on your clothing or your pets. Real problems in homes and buildings rarely occur unless there has been intense flooding, usually in basements, sometimes from leaky roofs, or where there has been an extensive plumbing problem.
Mold spores are everywhere and cannot be avoided. They float in through your open windows and doors, or come inside by riding on your clothing or your pets. Real problems in homes and buildings rarely occur unless there has been intense flooding, usually in basements, sometimes from leaky roofs, or where there has been an extensive plumbing problem.
Inspiration
Helping folks in Real Estate
Is it possible to help both a buyer and a seller and make a killer profit in a flipping transaction? Read on and see an example of how I did it last year.
Is it possible to help both a buyer and a seller and make a killer profit in a flipping transaction? Read on and see an example of how I did it last year.
Ten Characteristics of Successful Real Estate Investors
In my years in the foreclosure and real estate business, I bet I've met over 1,500 investors. These people have been at all levels of knowledge and experience. Some have become amazingly successful, while others have lost steam or experienced drastic failure. I watched people who are successful and I've noticed that there are certain characteristics that come with real estate investing success.
In my years in the foreclosure and real estate business, I bet I've met over 1,500 investors. These people have been at all levels of knowledge and experience. Some have become amazingly successful, while others have lost steam or experienced drastic failure. I watched people who are successful and I've noticed that there are certain characteristics that come with real estate investing success.
How To Think and Act Differently
We are all born with some level of creativity. In some people it grows, in others it withers and dies. Here are some ideas on how to think a bit differently.
We are all born with some level of creativity. In some people it grows, in others it withers and dies. Here are some ideas on how to think a bit differently.
Do You Manage Your Time, Or Does Time Manage You
No matter how many 5 hour energy drinks you slam, there are only 24 hours in a day. Do you manage them or do they manage you.
No matter how many 5 hour energy drinks you slam, there are only 24 hours in a day. Do you manage them or do they manage you.
Parenting and Family
Who Cares What They Say About Single Moms!
Even in today's sophisticated society, single parent families are often stigmatized and thoughtlessly perceived as not entirely as functional as two parent families.
Even in today's sophisticated society, single parent families are often stigmatized and thoughtlessly perceived as not entirely as functional as two parent families.
Loving Beautiful You - An article for Single Moms
In today’s world of the perfect size and the perfect hair and high fashion, it can be difficult to accept yourself and take pride in the beautifully unique creation you are.
In today’s world of the perfect size and the perfect hair and high fashion, it can be difficult to accept yourself and take pride in the beautifully unique creation you are.
Breakfast Club - Just five more minutes, please!
A hilarious (but all too true!) look at one family's morning "getting ready to go to work/school" ritual.
A hilarious (but all too true!) look at one family's morning "getting ready to go to work/school" ritual.
Relationships
Power of Networking
Equinox Advantage believes in the power of a great sphere of Influence!
Equinox Advantage believes in the power of a great sphere of Influence!
How To Think and Act Differently
We are all born with some level of creativity. In some people it grows, in others it withers and dies. Here are some ideas on how to think a bit differently.
We are all born with some level of creativity. In some people it grows, in others it withers and dies. Here are some ideas on how to think a bit differently.
Rehab Diary - Or Why Should I Listen To Ron
To Rehab or Not to Rehab.... That can be a tough question, until you read this Diary.
To Rehab or Not to Rehab.... That can be a tough question, until you read this Diary.
Serenity Now!
When I think about the energy I waste acting all frantic and panicky, it makes me...well, frantic and panicky. Here are six tips to keep us all from pushing the panic button.
When I think about the energy I waste acting all frantic and panicky, it makes me...well, frantic and panicky. Here are six tips to keep us all from pushing the panic button.
5 Ways to Cultivate Gratitude
Gratitude keeps us centered and wards off jealousy and negativity. Here are five little things we can do each day to nourish our sense of gratitude...
Gratitude keeps us centered and wards off jealousy and negativity. Here are five little things we can do each day to nourish our sense of gratitude...
