On this edition of Agent Insights guest blogger JL Boney, III, a real estate agent based out of Columbia, SC, returns to share how his favorite hobby parallels his real estate career! Be sure to visit his website, or check out his Active Rain profile!

Labor Day is a public holiday held in honor of working people. That is YOU! And with you, many people in America have found their dream homes! YOU are the reason so many happy families exist in this country. Keep it up!

When the U.S. Federal Reserve signaled it will raise interest rates two more times than previously expected, many noted it’s finally time the economy started slowing down. Interest rate hikes mean consumers will see higher bills on credit cards, auto loans, and mortgage loans, especially those with adjustable rate mortgages (ARMs). This puts many existing homeowners and would-be buyers at a disadvantage. As a real estate professional it’s important you stay up to date with current market conditions. Not only for your own business, but so you can help your clients make the best decision for themselves. Continue reading to learn what additional interest rate hikes would mean for home buyers pursuing ARMS and homeowners with ARMs.

With September just a week away, it’s essential for you to begin preparing your pipeline for the slow season. And with kids back in school and a market with high home prices, things may be feeling a bit sluggish. That’s why the Zurple team is sharing these five free tools to help you generate leads during the cooler winter months. Continue reading for your five free tools!

Part of being successful is developing good habits. The other part is to acknowledge when you have developed bad habits. Here are 3 habits that will lead to your eventual failure that you can change TODAY.