Negotiating Tip 21: Verbal Judo

Do you always know the right thing to say at the right moment? The "Law" of Negotiating It's one of those unforgettable moments. I was presenting my Negotiating: What's Mine Is Mine, What's Yours Is Negotiable seminar in Texas a few years back when a class participant came up on the break to share h

The Pros and Cons of Buying Leads If You’re an Agent

If you’re an established real estate agent, you likely already have some dependable methods for lead generation. Maybe you have some strategies that you feel work well, but you’d like to diversify your lead generation. If you’re a new agent, you might not have any tried and true approaches in place

This Morgan Stanley income fund is rated 5 stars by Morningstar. Where its manager is investing right now

Morgan Stanley's Andrew Szczurowski is still finding attractive income streams, but says digging is necessary to separate winners from the losers.

Basement Upgrades That Boost Value and Character

Basements are often underused. In many homes, they serve as storage zones for seasonal décor and forgotten furniture. That is wasted square footage. A finished or upgraded basement can add measurable resale value while giving the home a distinct personality. Buyers pay attention to usable space. Esp