{"version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1","title":"James P. Laurens, REALTOR","home_page_url":"https://jamesplaurens.com","description":"James P. Laurens, REALTOR","author":{"name":"James P. Laurens, REALTOR"},"items":[{"id":"https://jamesplaurens.com/blog/f/why-local-matters-when-selecting-your-realtor-a-cautionary-tale","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/2dd81c16-212b-4fd3-abd6-38f2c9d7ab4d/location-pin-on-city-map-indicating-geographi.jpeg\"/><p>I had a closing this past week from a buyer who had been looking for months and had also worked with two different agents before getting referred to me by a previous client. Upon our first conversation, he mentioned how ...</p>","url":"https://jamesplaurens.com/blog/f/why-local-matters-when-selecting-your-realtor-a-cautionary-tale","title":"Why local matters when selecting your REALTOR, a cautionary tale:","summary":"I had a closing this past week from a buyer who had been looking for months and had also worked with two different agents before getting referred to me by a previous client. Upon our first conversation, he mentioned how ...","date_modified":"2026-05-11T20:16:53Z"},{"id":"https://jamesplaurens.com/blog/f/living-in-brunswick-downtowns-first-friday","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/2dd81c16-212b-4fd3-abd6-38f2c9d7ab4d/657876069_18443522860116844_495687028839866492.jpg\"/><p>If you’re looking for one of the best ways to experience the heart and soul of Brunswick, First Friday is it!</p>","url":"https://jamesplaurens.com/blog/f/living-in-brunswick-downtowns-first-friday","title":"Living in Brunswick: Downtown's First Friday","summary":"If you’re looking for one of the best ways to experience the heart and soul of Brunswick, First Friday is it!","date_modified":"2026-04-06T21:29:18Z"},{"id":"https://jamesplaurens.com/blog/f/who-are-you-really-working-with","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/2dd81c16-212b-4fd3-abd6-38f2c9d7ab4d/ChatGPT%20Image%20Feb%2014%2C%202026%2C%2004_18_53%20PM.png\"/><p>Why It’s Important to Know Your Agent, Their Broker, and Who to Call If Something Goes Wrong</p>","url":"https://jamesplaurens.com/blog/f/who-are-you-really-working-with","title":"Who Are You Really Working With?","summary":"Why It’s Important to Know Your Agent, Their Broker, and Who to Call If Something Goes Wrong","date_modified":"2026-02-14T21:22:26Z"},{"id":"https://jamesplaurens.com/blog/f/what-homeowners-should-know-about-how-to-build-equity-in-a-home","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/2dd81c16-212b-4fd3-abd6-38f2c9d7ab4d/build-equity-before-sale-sell-home-2048x1365.png\"/><p>As home prices have surged in recent years, homeowners have emerged as the real winners in real estate. You may be shocked at just how much wealth you and other homeowners have built.</p>","url":"https://jamesplaurens.com/blog/f/what-homeowners-should-know-about-how-to-build-equity-in-a-home","title":"What Homeowners Should Know About How to Build Equity in a Home","summary":"As home prices have surged in recent years, homeowners have emerged as the real winners in real estate. You may be shocked at just how much wealth you and other homeowners have built.","date_modified":"2026-02-03T00:08:45Z"},{"id":"https://jamesplaurens.com/blog/f/home-maintenance-checklist-first-year-and-beyond","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/2dd81c16-212b-4fd3-abd6-38f2c9d7ab4d/home-maintenance-first-year-home-2048x1365.png\"/><p>The first year of home ownership is a crash course in being your own landlord, says Reuben Saltzman, home inspector and owner of Structure Tech Home Inspections in Minneapolis. “Keeping up with seasonal maintenance helps...</p>","url":"https://jamesplaurens.com/blog/f/home-maintenance-checklist-first-year-and-beyond","title":"Home Maintenance Checklist: First Year and Beyond...","summary":"The first year of home ownership is a crash course in being your own landlord, says Reuben Saltzman, home inspector and owner of Structure Tech Home Inspections in Minneapolis. “Keeping up with seasonal maintenance helps...","date_modified":"2026-02-03T00:06:25Z"},{"id":"https://jamesplaurens.com/blog/f/7-important-repairs-to-make-before-selling-a-house","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/stock/lbzBqzB\"/><p>As a smart seller, you want your home in tip-top shape — but you don’t want to eat into your profits by overspending on home improvements. You won’t be around to enjoy them anyway. The key is to focus on the most importa...</p>","url":"https://jamesplaurens.com/blog/f/7-important-repairs-to-make-before-selling-a-house","title":"7 Important Repairs to Make Before Selling A House","summary":"As a smart seller, you want your home in tip-top shape — but you don’t want to eat into your profits by overspending on home improvements. You won’t be around to enjoy them anyway. The key is to focus on the most importa...","date_modified":"2026-02-03T00:03:32Z"},{"id":"https://jamesplaurens.com/blog/f/real-estate-myths-that-might-surprise-you","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/2dd81c16-212b-4fd3-abd6-38f2c9d7ab4d/home-buying-myth-fact-2048x1365.png\"/><p>12 Real Estate Myths That Might Surprise You</p>","url":"https://jamesplaurens.com/blog/f/real-estate-myths-that-might-surprise-you","title":"Real Estate Myths That Might Surprise You!","summary":"12 Real Estate Myths That Might Surprise You","date_modified":"2026-02-03T00:00:49Z"}]}