Many of our clients do not want to list on more than one platform because they're concerned it will be twice as much work.

Many obviously support the idea of buying below current market rates to hedge against a market correction.

They are representing their clients to the best of their ability....because doing good for that client and getting 10 referrals is much much more important than double ending the deal.When an unrepresented buyer comes to me as the listing agent, there is almost 100% chance they are paying more for that property than if they had an agent.

On my last trip it looked like the city government was doing a great job building commerce and supporting businesses.

The cost of living is an interesting one - as in my view it supports a decision to move somewhere, or perhaps a business decision to open a satellite office, etc - however it does not typically 'drive' that decision.One of the key and most important advantages that Iowa has from a labor perspective, and I believe why the DSM market is a great fit for insurance/finance - is that the typical resident knows central Iowa and is 'content' - this doesn't mean that they are settling, as I do believe the DSM market is a 'special' place once you get to know it - however I'd put a strong bet as compared to other metros that if you polled people, the question 'Do you see yourself moving in the next few decades or do you ever yearn to move?'

It’s attractive to me because it is big enough but less risky than Worcester- in a big city like Worcester it is essential to know the neighboordhoods- I feel that it’s not as essential to do so in Leominster- Lynn is attractive but it’s getting to be overpriced- the rents do not support the prices- there seems to be a lot of speculators in Lynn- flIppers.

This is important because I believe we are getting ready to enter a round of foreclosures and we want to be in a position to pick up prettier properties than we purchased last go round.We are also working on converting our PM business into a franchised brand with Property Management Inc, that has a support structure not only for residential rentals, but also for short term, commercial, and association managment.  

Most contractors are good men and women who are true craftspeople and care about their clients.

I normally recommend to my clients here in Illinois that they not do these types of conversions.

The fact that you made this post tells me what kind of client you are and I wish I had a 1,000 clients like you.