Filled with Fun

Watercolor-style illustration of video-game-style house with smiling blocky characters waving outside on a sunny day.

Level Up Your Life (Without a Game Controller)

In this inspiring letter-style blog, Jan Secor uses National Video Game Day as a playful backdrop to encourage readers to stop playing small and take real steps toward a better future through real estate. Drawing parallels between video games and real life, Jan reminds us that while you may start small and face obstacles, you can level up with commitment and courage. The blog ends with a heartfelt invitation to press start on a new career.

Jul 7, 20252 min read

Watercolor-style painting of a community summer solstice event in a Southern town park. The evening sun casts a long, golden glow over neighbors gathered under string lights, with acoustic music playing near a gazebo. Children play on the grass, people sit on picnic blankets, and soft light filters through leafy trees. The mood is peaceful and vibrant—evoking a sense of presence, joy, and community during the longest day of the year.

Summer Solstice and the Art of Showing What Shines

Summer solstice is your chance to slow down and step back into the light of your purpose. Real estate isn’t about perfection—it’s about presence. Show up with sincerity, reconnect with your people, and remember why you started. This season isn’t about scrambling—it’s about shining.

Jun 23, 20253 min read

A smiling woman with coily hair and a blue UNCG shirt sits in front of a glass bakery case filled with assorted donuts. The display includes pink, chocolate, powdered, and glazed varieties arranged neatly on multiple shelves. The warm wooden interior creates a cozy, inviting atmosphere, evoking the charm of a local Carolina donut shop.

Glazed & Grateful: A Realtor’s Recipe for Genuine Connection

This National Donut Day, sweeten your real estate connections with small, sincere gestures that leave a lasting impact. From delivering donuts to past clients to hosting a cheerful pop-in event, showing up with heart (and sprinkles) helps keep you top-of-mind—without a hard sell. Because in this business, it’s the sweet touches that turn clients into lifelong referrals.

Jun 2, 20253 min read

A patriotic floral illustration featuring red, white, and blue flowers framing the phrase “Honor the Brave” in elegant script. At the bottom, an American flag and a blue star service flag are tucked among the flowers, symbolizing Memorial Day remembrance and military tribute.

The True Cost of Home: Remembering What We’re Built On

There’s nothing like the crack of a bat, a bag of peanuts, and the small-town pride of Opening Day with the HiToms. Just like baseball, real estate is built on hustle, heart, and showing up for your community. Hosting a night at the ballpark is a perfect way to reconnect with past clients and build new relationships—one inning at a time.

May 26, 20252 min read