Flea Market Finds Flea Markets can be fun and challenging and since you never know what you will find you need to keep an open mind and go in with a game plan. What to do Plan Ahead: Make two lists: One for items you need right away and one for projects or items you […]
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When Should I Refinance My Mortgage?
Refinance My Mortgage Homeowners face many decisions when owning a home. One of them is deciding if it is time to refinance their mortgage. Their are a tone of advertisements out there promising lower interest rates and cheaper mortgage payments, but refinancing is not always the answer for everyone who owns a home. You may […]
Getting To Know Elaine Mahr
ELAINE MAHR/ FARMERS INSURANCE AGENT Elaine Mahr, an experienced insurance agent, brings a high level of authenticity and care to her clients. She is interested not only insuring her clients but educating them as well. Know that when you receive your policy from Elaine you will actually understand it. Her mission is: To become a trusted advisor and educate […]
The Art and Science of Connection
By Jo Rossi and Kavin Chambers We had the pleasure of being guests on the Doug Haldeman radio show to discuss our upcoming course, The Art and Science of Connection: Fostering an Authentic Relationship (ASC). Connection is a concept that is difficult to define definitively because it is absolutely subjective. What connection means for me […]
Investing In Real Estate As A Couple: Part 1
Real estate investing is not a “get rich quick” scheme. Just as any home needs a solid foundation so does your real estate education. This is key to your long term investing success. First ask yourself a few questions: Do we have a clear understanding of what type of real estate properties are best suited […]
Peaking Into the Wallet Of Some Countries Spending Habits
Doug and Tammie discuss how some countries are spending their money and where the US compares as a whole. Though the chart, created by the Data Team with The Economist, may be lacking in how countries are taxed or not taxed it is an interesting glimpse into the wallet of a few of the countries […]
Mike Grasso Re/Max Properties West
Doug and Tammie are joined in the studio with Mike Grasso, Real Estate Agent with Re/Max Properties West. He has been a Realtor for 19 years and lending professional for more than 13 years. A St. Louis native, Mike attended John F. Kennedy High School, received a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Missouri State University […]
How much did Clark Griswold spend on Christmas lights!
Image credit: Warner Brothers Thanks to our friend Andy Prescott for doing all the research on this subject! http://artofbeingcheap.com/christmas-lights/ Griswold Christmas Lights Audio: Segment 1
Money Mentality: What is your financial baggage?
Remember the show Money Pit? Did the Fielding’s aka Tom Hanks and Shelly Long carry forward their money baggage from their past? Have you ever wanted something so bad you are willing to believe the con? Doug and Tammie are joined by their son Derek to discuss what financial baggage people carry around. The discussion challenges […]
1031 Tax Deferred Exchange with Greg Schowe
Greg Schowe with United Country Real Estate- Commercial joins Doug and Tammie in the studio to help shed some light on the 1031 Tax Deferred Exchange opportunity for investors. The payment of income or capital gain tax on the sale of property can be voluntary thanks to Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code which […]
