Coming in at the number eight spot on my list for personal growth is avoiding criticizing, condemning, and complaining. Don’t criticize, condemn or complain. This line comes from the book How to Win Friends and Influence People, written by Dale Carnegie in 1936. So yeah, it’s...
There has been a lot of talk about low inventory since the start of 2021! And, while we may see that gradually change over the next few months, it is still a challenge for many agents in some markets. So, to help navigate this tricky...
Coming in at the number seven spot on my list for personal growth is having a morning routine. Once again this week, I am grateful for saving time. Here is an article I wrote about morning routines and their importance earlier this year. Today, I wanted to...
Coming in at the number six spot on my list for personal growth is finding a mentor. No matter how old you are, where you are in life, or how much money you have, a coach or mentor can be life-changing - both from a personal...
Fall is in the air! The days are getting shorter, the leaves are starting to turn, and the weather is becoming crisper. We’ve put together a list of safe activities to enjoy this season, so we hope you will use it to get outside and...
At American Trust Escrow, our top priority is ensuring that escrow goes as smoothly as possible so that your transaction closes quickly and successfully. And that starts with pre-escrow! What is Pre-Escrow? During pre-escrow, our team proactively does their due diligence to complete necessary items that are...
Coming in at the number five spot on my list for personal growth is staying humble. I looked at several definitions for the word “humble,” and here’s what I found: Proud or haughty (I had to look up haughty...
Coming in at the number four spot on my list for personal growth is learning and growing every day. When I got out of high school, I was convinced that I wasn’t a good reader. But a bartender friend encouraged me to read Flight of the...
Coming in at the number three spot on my list for personal growth is grace and kindness. I have written about grace and kindness before, but I wanted to share a few more thoughts about it because it’s a big one on my list! So, here...
How does a lender calculate the amount for an impound account? It's a common question that we often hear from home buyers. So let’s go back one step. If you aren’t familiar with the escrow impound account, here’s a quick overview. What is an Impound Account? It...