Casey's Blog

We all know competition can bring out the worse in us especially in times like these.  I never bring the personal side of my competition into my pitch to earn business. Even though I go up against a person, I state facts and facts only.  I never bad mouth my competition nor have I ever been on th...

IT IS HERE TO STAY! Competition as defined by wikipedia: "Competition is the rivalry of two or more parties over something. Competition occurs naturally between living organisms which coexist in the same environment. For example, animals compete over water supplies, food, and mates. In addition, ...

About once a week I notice the AR member's number in the top right part of the website.  The growth that is shown on a weekly basis is amazing, but it also got me thinking... How many of these 89,376 Members are still active in the real estate industry?  How many have just logged in and created a...

According to the article below it looks like Fannie and Freddie will begin to force Banks and Mortgage Companies to buy back their loans.  This could spell major disaster to the Lending institutions that did great amounts of sub-prime lending and could lead to more doors closing and further job l...

  I haven't signed on yet, but I noticed that some LO's in my area are on it.  Have you logged in yet?  I am planning on getting set up this evening, but wanted to touch base and see if any of you have had any success with it as of yet?    Have you generated any new business from it?    Would yo...

Despite the current market turmoil, community banks are in solid shape: They have plenty of liquidity, sensible underwriting standards, and are ready to lend - factors essential to keeping your community strong and families secure in their homes. For the most part community lenders did not create...

An article in the NY Times on Monday peaked my interest and I thought I would share it with you all. Great article that makes you think about the future of the real estate market.  What do you think about sharing your listings with independent webistes? Do you think it will be or is helpful or is...

This is a repost from a month or so ago, but I thought it was worth sharing again for those that may have missed it.  Have a good one! Do you have a  crystal ball to tell you where interest rates are going? Well neither do I...but I found something close! If you are using the 10yr Treasury you ar...

 I have always enjoyed helping people.  From childhood through college I have participated and led many retreats and organizations designed to help individuals, families, and even companies from all walks of life.  After graduating with a marketing and finance degree from Gonzaga I took a job wit...

I wanted to take time out of my day to promote an appraiser in the Spokane market that I think does an amazing job.  Samuel Hess with SRH Appraisals, has quick turn around, great communication, strives to be the best in his field and is a great appraiser! A Spokane "lifer" he is a Mead High Schoo...