Margaret Rome

People often ask me why I'm so enthusiastic about AI. They expect me to talk about technology. Instead, I talk about time.

As a Realtor, people often assume my job is helping people move. Sometimes my favorite part of the job is helping them stay.

By Margaret Rome One of the greatest misconceptions about real estate is that it is simply a matter of putting a house on the market, accepting an offer, signing papers, and going to settlement.

This morning I was absolutely committed to getting my new listing along with photos uploaded before anything else. I knew what I was doing.

Some homes feel compartmentalized. Unit 410 feels connected and a wide-open floor.

August 1, 2026 Hearing that quote, I immediately thought about real estate. Most people think of a storm as something to avoid. A canceled contract.

One of the best lessons I ever learned in real estate was staying in touch with other agents. Most of us would have crossed it off our list and moved on.

The ActiveRain challenge asked us to write about summer in our corner of the world.

One comment I occasionally hear is, "Isn't that a lot of units for sale in the same building?" My answer is always the same. Not if each home has its own personality.

One of the things I love most about real estate is seeing people work together to solve a problem. Last week, I thought I was watching one of those moments unfold.