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About marlenebertrand

Marlene Bertrand is a seasoned real estate broker for Bertrand Realty and a Certified Authenticity Life Coach. She empowers her real estate agents and clients alike to embrace a life and career that aligns with their true values. Marlene believes that simplicity is the key to fulfillment, and that genuine satisfaction comes from living with spiritual awareness, honoring others, and respecting the environment around us. Through her guidance, she helps people cultivate authenticity in both business and life.

Interest Rates are the Lowest in History

Posted on October 23, 2012 by marlenebertrand

When I hear people complain about interest rates being so high I wonder how low people expect interest rates to go before they realize they are seeing the lowest interest rates in history. I remember when I looked at purchasing … Continue reading →

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How to Improve Your Credit Score to Get a Better Loan

Posted on August 22, 2012 by marlenebertrand

Getting a home loan is not easy in the current state of lenders tightening up on their approval process. Nowadays, like never before, lenders rely on the credit history report and credit scores to help make critical loan approvals to … Continue reading →

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These Tips May Help You Make Money Buying a Vacation-Rental Home

Posted on July 28, 2012 by marlenebertrand

Buy low, sell high! That is the smart investor‘s creed. With the economy being in a down mode, the price of homes have declined significantly. Investors who are fortunate enough to get a loan or have cash to purchase real … Continue reading →

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My Real Estate Domain Names Are For Sale

Posted on May 4, 2012 by marlenebertrand

Fellow REALTORS® and Friends I have fully journeyed into another era of my life as a retired REALTOR®. Life is good. I am still a REALTOR, and I will be a REALTOR forever, referring my treasured clients to local and reliable … Continue reading →

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Down Payment Gift a Leg Up to Home Ownership, But Know Tax Rules

Posted on March 27, 2012 by marlenebertrand

Down Payment Gift a Leg Up to Home Ownership, But Know Tax Rules We explain the tax details around giving the gift of a home down payment. Read Visit houselogic.com for more articles like this. Copyright 2012 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF … Continue reading →

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