For the millennial business administration student, an MBA coupled with an entrepreneurial spirit may be enough to think about relocation. Each year, grads and young professionals tidy up their LinkedIn profiles, and with resume in hand, look for new lands of opportunity. But millennials are choosy, tech-savvy, and night-life smart. They want a thriving local scene where they can parlay their skills into a balanced life of work and play.
Relocation and How to Handle it Like a Pro
April 19, 2018
Whether you are moving to a new neighborhood in the same city or packing up for a non-local move, relocation can be downright stressful. You’ll need to manage the emotions and tasks in tandem with carving out new routines. Instead of getting frantic, use these life tips and resources to handle relocation like a pro, or at least with a spirit of adventure. Read the full article for my
All About Lender Credits
April 19, 2018
In an ideal scenario, the perfect house shows up when you are ready and have the cash flow to cover the down payment, closing costs, and first month’s mortgage. However, this isn’t always the case. If crunching the closing cost numbers is beyond stressful, rather than missing the opportunity to buy now, you might see if a lender credit could make it happen. Check out the full post for client,
Breaking Your Lease Do’s and Don’ts
April 19, 2018
When you sign an apartment lease on the dotted line, you are probably excited and think nothing of complying with the terms of the contract. That said, one of the most commonly broken lease rules is an early termination of the lease. Check out the full article for my client, Homes.com here.
What Does Generation X Want?
April 11, 2018
Are you a Generation Xer? Read my article for Homes.com entitled Magnet States for Generation Xers “If you are roughly between 35 and 49 years old, there are reasons your age group is on the move. Chances are you have a lot on your plate and want to live somewhere that addresses your needs. Not the outdated ones that said you were cynical, MTV-loving, latchkey kids. No, the new you.
Olde Kensington, Philadelphia
April 8, 2018
Much heart went into writing this piece on Olde Kensington, Philly for Homes.com. Read a synopsis below, then check out the full article here. “If you are looking for that start-up vibe, Olde Kensington is one of Philadelphia’s neighborhoods that is slowly getting a facelift. Tucked away between Northern Liberties (north) and Fishtown (west), this distinct section of Kensington is going from warehouse to coffee house and condo. With other
Writing as a Sales Tool
September 16, 2017
Writing as a sales tool I consider writing to be a sales tool I believe that any good salesperson has to identify two things: Audience Product How Do You Use Writing as a Sales Tool? I know people think of writing as a creative project, but writing as a sales tool? It is different. Speaking from my own experience, when I write poems and stories, or even personal blog posts,
The Editor -BFF or Foe?
July 29, 2017
Writer plus Editor I am really happy with a new piece I wrote, but think the chapeau goes off to the editor (and web design). A few tweeks were made with her keen eye. I know she would say she couldn’t have done it without the research and writing I did. But still. I like to play on a supportive team. As I have also worn the editor hat, I
What Content is on Your Site?
June 24, 2017
What Content is on your Website? I am very proud of my clients at Heads and Tails for realizing they need not only more, but better, content on their website. I hear you thinking, “it’s a lovely image” and “what’s wrong with that”? Yes, it is a lovely stylized photo and there is nothing amiss with a menu of services. Are Photos All the Content You Have? Photos and images
Creative Writing: Can We Be Creative as Business Writers?
May 31, 2017
About Creative Writing Creative writing is pretty loosely described. We associate creative writing with narratives, character development, prose and poetry. And sometimes, flow. People ask me all the time “what kind of things do you write?” and I usually answer ‘business writing’ seeing as this is an accurate description of my work week. Or I will say something like, “writers, write” or “I’m versatile”. It seems like a cop out.
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