Whether you’ve just got your real estate license or are already running a busy business, there are always activities you can do to get the most out of your day to generate more leads and build more relationships and marketing yourself while building industry knowledge.

We’re big on providing guides for every step of the real estate process and that includes how to have a smooth move! Whether you’re moving alone, with a partner, with pets, or with kids, we’ve got you covered with our comprehensive multi-page guide. In the meantime, here’s a quick and dirty article to guide you through!

Every year, people make many predictions for how the real estate market will look and what buyers, sellers, and investors can expect. Backed by nearly 30 years in the industry and the insights from top real estate economists, we're outlining what you can expect from the 2022 real estate market.

Well, it’s official, we made it through 2021! It was a BIG year here at the Blakemore office. (Sometimes $39M big, sometimes three client parties big, always a client-focused and referral-generated big.) Take a look back at the last year with us before we welcome in 2022!

Our 2021 gift-giving guide will help you shop unique gifts for everyone on your list — the best part is you can feel good about supporting small local businesses while doing it. If you haven't finished your holiday shopping yet, not to worry, we've got you covered!

Real estate investing can be an excellent way to bring in extra income. We compiled some pros and cons to help guide you in making that decision. As always, it is best to have help from your Realtor® as purchasing a second home involves more expenses than your primary mortgage, and you will want help in determining which mortgage option is best for you.

There are many steps involved with buying a home but, who said it had to be confusing? Here we discuss worst-case scenarios, the pre-approval phase, inspections, buyer contracts, closing, timeframes, and more! As your go-to Realtor® , we outline a few essential processes and circumstances before diving into one of the biggest investments of your life.

At the beginning of this month, we celebrated our clients at the 2021 Breakfast with the Birds at Tracy Aviary for our first big annual client appreciation since the pandemic! We're so grateful for the over 210 clients who attended this event and the incredible event sponsors who made it possible.

This time of year is a little hectic with families preparing for back-to-school. Wondering how to market to buyers and sellers during this time? We came up with some creative ways to keep your sales rolling. Check out our three tips for marketing to your back-to-school clients.