Monthly Archives: January 2018

Senior Spotlight: 2018 Best Places To Retire Overseas…

Posted on January 31, 2018 by howard

Did you know that over 500,000 Americans now receive their Social Security benefits overseas? We aren’t terribly surprised, especially after our visit to Central America in the fall courtesy of Mike Cobb and his team from ECI Development. We also … Continue reading →

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Monday Market Update: What Buyers Want

Posted on January 31, 2018 by howard

2018 is well underway… and the first month of the year is almost behind us! I hope that you have much to look forward to as the months march on, whether buying, selling or staying right where you are! If … Continue reading →

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Senior Spotlight: The #1 Thing You Can Do To Save Your Vision

Posted on January 24, 2018 by howard

If there was ONE thing you could do to help prevent the #1 cause of irreversible blindness in the United States, would you do it? Would you tell your aging loved ones? Of course! Well the good news is… here … Continue reading →

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Designations Create Distinctions: As a Buyer, Why Would I Need An Accredited Buyer’s Representative?

Posted on January 23, 2018 by howard

“Hey Bobbi… why shouldn’t I choose just any licensed real estate agent to represent me when buying a home? I don’t get all these crazy industry abbreviations and I’m not sure what an Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®) could really do … Continue reading →

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Monday Market Update: The What, Why & How Of Wire Fraud

Posted on January 22, 2018 by howard

This week’s topic is something that is NOT fun to talk about but absolutely critical to be aware of: wire fraud in real estate transactions. The Washington Post has reported that in the fiscal year 2017, nearly $1 BILLION was “diverted … Continue reading →

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Senior Spotlight: Being Mindful Of The Flu & What To Do

Posted on January 17, 2018 by howard

With the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reporting that this is the first time in over a decade where 49 states have been hit by the flu at the same time, there is no doubt much fear and speculation about … Continue reading →

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Designations Create Distinctions: Why Realtors Need To Be Educated As an Accredited Buyer Representative?

Posted on January 15, 2018 by howard

Next Level Dedication. If you are reading this blog, chances are you already have it. The only thing I enjoy more than working with my clients, is working alongside agents who are as dedicated to their buyers and sellers as … Continue reading →

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Monday Market Update: Tax Reform Resources To Note

Posted on January 15, 2018 by howard

Tax reform has been one hot topic, and one I’ve been reading about a great deal but not addressing until now. The passage of The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act has created two main questions… what does it all mean… and … Continue reading →

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Senior Spotlight: Cutting Edge Senior Real Estate Trends

Posted on January 10, 2018 by howard

We often talk about what it feels like to age: the emotions that come with downsizing, the desire to travel, the hope to live near loved ones, the concerns about needing more assistance as the years pass. But this week … Continue reading →

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Designations Create Distinctions: A New Series Coming To The Bobbi Decker Blog

Posted on January 9, 2018 by howard

The Best Really Do Stand Out From The Rest.  Have you ever noticed how many titles, initials and abbreviations some doctors have?! The person you see to manage the biggest part of your well-being (your health!) might be an M.D. … Continue reading →

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