You've heard the phrase "one step forward, two steps backward." It's a loser's mantra. Negative, pessimistic, downer thinking is bad news for everyone involved. But, if you flip it around I've learned that works. Taking one step back to go two or ten steps forward is …

Two days of rain when we were supposed to finally complete the lender required repairs.  The lender gave us the green light on exactly what needs to be done, so once the weather clears up (hopefully Thursday) we will point and tuck cracks in the brick and paint …

Which of the following are true?

A. Christmas music is reserved for the weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas only.

B. Christmas music is so awesome, you have to start in early November to enjoy it all.

C. You hate children, old people, puppies and kittens and therefore you hate Christmas …

Our massive renovation/addition project has raced to an early start as the lender is requiring some repairs before closing and I've agreed to do them in exchange for a discount on our purchase price from the seller/previous owner.

First, we have some leveling of the foundation to …

I asked my team here at the office if they thought it would be helpful for them if I included them in the process my family and I have just begun of selling our home and buying another "major project" on some land nearby. They were excited about the opportunity …

I put my own house on the market Friday and as I am each and every time I buy, sell or invest in real estate for myself / my family, I was humbled quickly. I think all real estate agents and brokers should somehow be required to buy/sell every few …

This weekend we took the kids to the country for some good old fashioned out door fun. You know, when the iPad and wi-fi aren't the center of attention, things tend to look a little fresher!

We were picking pears from an old orchard on the corner of our …

Is this Todd "Banjo" Tramonte? No, no it's not.

What is your greatest gift? What do you know about or what can you do soo stinking well that you feel amazingly alive when you engage in that activity? I won't tell a sole but I wanted to …

Whether you feel particularly wealthy or not, I'm guessing you are reading this on your phone, tablet or computer... in America. I'm making no judgments as to your financial situation or your level of happiness, but I've been thinking lately about how our "stuff" doesn't …

The time to own Dallas real estate is now.

I was on a call with Harry S. Dent, Jr. last week and he said some extremely scary things about the future of our American economy. That's sorta what he does. He is an author, speaker and demographic trends expert …