2019 is About Simplifying

These apps are designed to simplify and make your life more enjoyable.  Check them out and let us know what you think:

·        Unstuck: In-the-moment problem solving

·        Headout: Recommendations for a day or night out

·        Habit Tracker: To-do list and goals reminder

·        Clarity Money: Track and monitor your finances

·        Handy: Connects you with cleaning or repair services

·        Acorns: Easy investments

·        Headspace: Meditation prompts

Resolution, Shmesolution

This weekend will be one of introspection for many of us in the real estate and loan business.  While still in the dawn twilight of 2019, we still have a little time to plan before being shot out of a cannon during peak buying season.  On the Easterbrook Team, we know how hard most of you work and we’ve been watching how you work.  Whether you’ve made your 2019 business plan or are still collecting your thoughts, we thought we’d share a few observations that we’ve made from our top agents.

1.    Start Early – This doesn’t necessarily mean rush out the door at 6am to sit at your office desk (or maybe it does – that’s up to you), but rather take the quiet hours before the day starts to go to the gym, have coffee, or do whatever it is that allows you to plan your day out your way, instead of having your day run you.

2.    Be a Social Media Star – on the Easterbrook Team, we have content for you and we can help you up your game by sharing or, heck, copying our daily posts about our industry – check out and  like our Facebook page (CLICK HERE).  Be the area expert and let your knowledge shine.

3.    Get Out More - Join a club, volunteer and become more active in the community. This is the best way to meet more people who could need the real estate services you provide.

4.    The Phone is Your Friend – while email is great, the phone has a much higher and effective connection rate.  Pick up the phone and call all the people you did business with in 2018 and wish them Happy New Year– it’s a great start.

5.    Want to Reinvent Yourself? – If you absolutely must reinvent yourself, master marketer Seth Godin has a 7 step plan for you (CLICK HERE). 

On the Easterbrook Team, we want to be a part of your success.  We want to help you do more of what you are already doing.  Your resolutions don’t necessarily need to be revolutionary, just a positive commitment to be the best you can be. Good luck – we’re here to support you right by your side.

The Easterbrook Team – We Make the Loan Process Easy

Happy Holidays for Home Sales

Happy Holidays for Home Sales

US existing home sales jump to 11-year high

Reuters reports that U.S. home sales increased more than expected to 5.6 percent in November.  Existing home sales hit their highest level in nearly 11 years - since December of 2006.  This is the latest indication that housing has bounced back after almost stalling this year. 

Despite the recent gains, existing home sales remain constrained by a chronic shortage of houses at the lower end of the market, which is keeping prices elevated and sidelining some first-time buyers, who accounted for 29 percent of transactions last month.  Economists and Realtors say a 40 percent share of first-time buyers is needed for a robust housing market.

You can read all the details HERE.  Our experience on the Easterbrook Team mirrors this article with our current amount of purchases closing now and in the New Year for Sacramento, El Dorado, and Placer Counties. We have created HomeLoanWorkshop.org to keep up with demand and provide an educational outlet for potential homebuyers.  For reservations, call (916) 850-6050 or visit the website HERE