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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

Renters Struggle to Pay Rent

In 2015, the demand for rental apartments reached its highest level ever since the 1960s. The pinched access to mortgage credit after the Great Recession is one reason why. Another is that many Americans—especially the poor and people of color—haven’t … Continue reading

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What is a Beneficiary?

In the language of life insurance, a beneficiary is the recipient of the proceeds of the policy when the named insured dies. The owner of a life insurance policy has a great deal of flexibility in naming beneficiaries and can … Continue reading

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Can you spell SEO?

Many people can spell SEO, but a lot of people have no idea what SEO stands for or even what it means…….so here are some tips for the Realtor who wants to find out about SEO. Real estate is ultimately … Continue reading

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How does Same Sex Marriage Affect Your Insurance

The Supreme Court ruling legalizing marriage in all states for same-sex couples is a landmark decision in the equal rights arena. However, the ruling also has important financial and tax implications — implications that same-sex clients now need to be … Continue reading

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Building an online presence

What are you doing to build your online presence? Nothing? Here are some ideas for people in Real Estate – read on…. A core foundation for your online real estate marketing — is just the first step in your overall … Continue reading

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Lack of Retirement Planning

Retirement plan participants have suffered in numerous ways in the switch from defined benefit plans to defined contribution plans — and one of those ways is not understanding how their DC plan balance translates into retirement income. But they’re far … Continue reading

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Do you use Video’s to market your listings?

The use of video has arguably become the most important marketing tool for real estate agents today. Thanks to video, it has never been easier or quicker to market listings. At the same time, consumers are increasingly relying on video as … Continue reading

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The Independent Agent and Your Retirement

Independent registered investment advisory firms are coming of age, and they’re coming into money, too, hitting record levels of revenue and profitability as they record 20 years in business. That’s according to the Charles Schwab 2015 RIA Benchmarking Study, which … Continue reading

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Top 5 Social Media Tools

Looking to enhance your marketing efforts on social media? There are dozens of tools that can help. From live streaming apps to image editors, here are our top recommendations for real estate agents. CityBlast We’ll start with the tool that’s … Continue reading

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You are now an Adult – now what ?

You’ve probably been on your own for a little while and you’re starting to get the hang of it (life that is). Hopefully you’re making more money now and — after some trial and error — you’re better at managing … Continue reading

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