Terrace/landscape the rest of the place, add low shrubs, stain the fence.Now you have your own country club in the backyard LOL. :)

Besides inflation, any fall in the value of the US Dollar will only affect people trying to repatriate money to other countries.

This is a great place to connect with others from around the country, and discuss the different markets, niches, strategies, etc.

Lots of great people all over the country and we have a strong MA contingent here.

Also, there is a knock on agents country wide for not answering their phones or following up with clients, its not just a regional thing; nevertheless, it is unacceptable and it definitely sheds a negative light on agents.

Hard money rates vary significantly by region, so be sure and find local HML's and ask them, don't use a "national average" or rates from another part of the country, you can find yourself seriously underestimating.

It's a mentality thing, at least for 35+.Detroit was quite different, as both the local market & country collapsed.

One of my friends who was one of the top agents in the country drove a MBZ 2 seater, the advantage is the clients would have to drive her if they wanted to just take one car.I retired from RE brokerage 18 years ago, and today I drive a MBZ 2 seater.

Do you lend across the country?

Keep us posted on your response rate, I'm always eager to hear how this goes in different areas around the country!