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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

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Michele Bachmann Joins Voices Defending Giuliani

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani ignited a firestorm by publicly questioning whether Barack Obama “loves America,” criticizing him for weak leadership against Islamist threats and arguing the president has been more influenced by his communist mentors than by … Continue reading

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Today’s Moments in History

Moments in History • February 15, 1950 – Walt Disney studios releases Cinderella. • February 16, 1968 – The first 911 phone system in the U.S. goes into service in Haleyville, Alabama. • February 17, 1933 – The Blaine Act, … Continue reading

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LinkedIn is one of my favorite social networks. Not only am I a business owner, I’m also the owner of Robert J Russell Companies. LinkedIn serves an extremely important role for me in growing my business and increasing leads. I … Continue reading

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Down Payment Assistance Now Available

There are various grant programs that are meant to assist first time home buyers. These grant programs can help you financially in making down payments or closing costs or by reducing the mortgage loan rates. It has been observed that … Continue reading

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Pre-Approved for a Loan…….who did you get it from?

It seems like the buyers who call me every day understand more and more that they need to get prequalified for a mortgage prior to getting started with the homebuying process. Most also understand that shopping for the most competitive … Continue reading

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In our economy today, there are all sorts of methods to buy and sell houses. With foreclosure rates going up to historical highs, many homeowners have turned to short sales to get rid of houses they can no longer afford … Continue reading

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Are you a Team Player ?

The ability to work well in teams is a skill set on its own. However, several related traits correlate with good teamwork and often make someone a good candidate for a position that requires teamwork This is often critical in … Continue reading

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How Oil Prices Affect Mortgage Rates

It may be hard to see how the sharp decline in oil prices will affect the housing market. We can all see that home heating bills will be lower, and it will cost less to make trips to the home-improvement … Continue reading

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Vandalism Prevention

Vandalism to home construction sites has been an unfortunate side effect of the housing boom. And contractors must make up their financial losses somehow. Consumers, unfortunately, pay the price. Vandalism shows its ugly face again either through an increased price … Continue reading

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