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About robertjrussellcompanies

Robert has been helping individuals and business owners since 1985 and the Robert J Russell brand has spread to over 260 Licensed Insurance Agents/Brokers and over 40 Licensed Realtors all over the United States. * find out about me - visit http://www.robertjrussellcompanies.com

Insurance Funny

“Remember, medical insurance is like a hospital gown – you’re never covered as much as you think you are.”

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Distressed Home Sales Plunge to Nine-Year Low

Distressed sales—including bank-owned (REO) sales, sales of homes actively in foreclosure, and short sales—accounted for 12.9 percent of all U.S. single-family home and condo sales in Q3 2016. According to ATTOM Data Solutions’ Q3 2016 U.S. Home Sales Report, these … Continue reading

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Insurance: Marijuana or Cannabis Use

One of the most increasingly common impairments we’re getting requests for – and underwriting concerns with – is marijuana or cannabis use. With the frequency of use becoming more common in today’s society, along with legalization in some states for … Continue reading

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Homeownership offers tremendous value

Homeownership is still a vital—though vulnerable—component of the American Dream. Protecting it, as well as promoting it, is at the top of the docket for National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) 2017 President Bill Brown, who recently discussed his agenda at … Continue reading

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What is wrong with this picture?

This is a house in Southlake, Texas – what is wrong with this picture? Do you see it? Respond if you do….READY GO!

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Health care is top worry for employers since election

Employers are worried about the employer health care mandate, now that the 2016 election is history. The incoming administration in Washington has given, at best, conflicting signals about the Affordable Care Act and what actions it may take regarding health … Continue reading

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Homebuilder sentiment edges down

Builder confidence in the market for new single-family homes remained generally good in October despite edging down two points to 63 on the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index. “Even with this month’s drop, builder confidence stands … Continue reading

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Finances – Starting or Finalizing investments

Finances – Starting or Finalizing investments As we get older, the future of retirement draws nears. But that shouldn’t stop you from saving and investing your money into realistic wants and needs! There are a variety of options you can … Continue reading

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Your Home – Prepping for College

With the second month of fall nearly at an end, due dates for many important things arise. Especially for your “Soon to be Adult Children.†If one of them is in their last year of high school, you’ve experienced an … Continue reading

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Universal health care a central plank

In recent years, experimentation with single-payer and universal health care systems has largely taken place in the nation’s governmental laboratories. Most of us call them states Some states — most notably Vermont — have investigated building a single-payer system for health care consumers within … Continue reading

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