In today’s Buyers Market – overflowing with 11 months of home inventory - you cannot afford to list your property with an agent who isn’t willing or able to invest the time and money necessary to make your home stand out above the rest. You need a competitive edge, and an agent that can provide it through an aggressive marketing campaign.

Here are 10 simple questions that will help you pick the right agent for the job: (more…)

“I CAN SEE CLEARLY NOW, THE RAIN IS GONE…” Johnny Nash hit number one on the charts with this classic tune in 1972…and 35 years later, Fed Chairman Big Ben Bernanke is singing the same tune, mentioning in comments last week that the Fed would be more transparent so we all can see their policies clearly.

The new, improved, and more transparent Fed is a far cry from the days of “The Cryptic One”…Former Fed Chair Alan Greenspan, who was famous for his hidden messages. After a Greenspan speech, many traders were left scratching their heads and wondering what exactly was said. In sharp contrast, Bernanke has been very clear and easy to understand.

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