Marisa Ladd's (marisaladd) Blog

This weekend, my husband and I went camping with a group of friends at Canyon of the Eagles Park on Lake Buchanan in Burnet, Texas.  We had such a great time, I just had to post a blog about it to let others know about this beautiful park.  Our group all camped in tents but they have RV camping ...

There are so many great wineries located in the Texas Hill Country, it’s tough to choose which one to visit.  Well, why visit just one when you can visit 22!  The Harvest Wine Trail is designed to do just that.  The 2007  Harvest Wine Trail runs August 17-19 and 24-26.  You buy a pass for $25 and...

Trying to decide if home ownership is right for you?  Let me help you weigh your options... Owning a home can bring with it numerous financial rewards.  Some of these benefits include: Appreciation - Real estate tends to increase in value over time.  Some areas appreciate more than others but it...

In July of 2005, my soon to be husband was offered the opportunity to take a job in Springfield, Missouri with Tracker Marine (a sister company to Bass Pro Shop).  We were living in Austin, Texas at the time and really liked it there but decided to take a plunge and see what the great state of M...

 I’ve recently been asked to join a mastermind group that some agents in my office are putting together.  The group will consist of seven RE/MAX agents from my office, each with a different offering to bring to the table.  I’m thrilled at the opportunity to learn from some very talented and succ...

In a recent business planning meeting in my office, the topic of responding to sign and ad calls was being discussed.  A member of a very successful team stated that they were "pop tarts".  Meaning when that call comes in, they immediately pop out of their chairs and rush out to show the property...