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March is Relocation Conference Month

March 21, 2011

This has been a whirlwind month for me, and it’s not over yet! And I mean this in the most positive way. First, relocation business in Houston is booming. That has been one very defining theme for the year 2011 thus far. People are moving to Houston in rapid force. If you read my blog [...]

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Upcoming Leading Real Estate Companies of the World Conference in Las Vegas

March 1, 2011

We have been planning for and promoting the upcoming Leading Real Estate Companies of the World Conference for several months now.  I can’t believe that it is almost here and we will be on our way to Las Vegas on Sunday morning.  If I sound excited, you are right, and with good reason! John Daugherty, Realtorswill be [...]

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John Daugherty Realtors Teaches Class at Rice University

February 16, 2011

Since rejoining John Daugherty, Realtors at the end of 2008, I have had many opportunities to speak to various groups about the relocation industry and the impact of social media on our business.  If you read my Houston Relocation Blog on a regular basis and follow me on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter, then you already know that [...]

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My “Personal” Approach to Relocation

February 11, 2011

I always enjoy the opportunity to visit with transferees and clients who are moving to Houston.  Whether their relocation is employment-based or for other reasons entirely, personal counseling is an invaluable part of the process.  While this counseling is often initiated through their employers and/or their relocation management companies, there is still a significant amount [...]

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International Relocation Assignments & The Value of Cross-Cultural Training

February 9, 2011

I consider Houston to be the global center of excellent for International Human Resources.  This should come as no surprise, because after all, I have the pleasure of serving as the Chairman of the Global Center of Excellence Committee for Houston International HR Roundtable!  This is a wonderful organization for Houston’s International HR professionals and [...]

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Houston’s 2011 Economic Forecast

February 7, 2011

I have been remiss about writing a very important blog post.  My excuse, however, is a good one.  Plain and simple…people are moving to Houston!  As the Director of Global Relocation Services at John Daugherty, Realtors, this keeps me very busy.  Even with my insomnia, I have found it difficult to find the time, even [...]

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TAG Success at John Daugherty Realtors

January 31, 2011

At John Daugherty, Realtors, it is all about team work, and being part of the JDR family.  Tonight was no exception.  As the day was coming to a close, I was whisked into a very important project with a deadline of like 3 days ago.  I think we have all been there!  Nonetheless, Darren Moore, [...]

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Jana Coleman of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World Visits John Daugherty, Realtors

January 17, 2011

Jana Coleman, Vice President of Business Solutions – North America for Leading Real Estate Companies of the World© recently gave a presentation for the agents and management team at John Daugherty Realtors.  Jana’s presentation focused on the value added proposition and many benefits of membership in Leading Real Estate Companies of the World©, which is [...]

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Houston Economist Predicts Uptick in Housing Starts for 2011

January 11, 2011

We have many annual traditions at John Daugherty, Realtors, one of which is the visit and presentation by Mike Inselmann, co-founder and president of Metrostudy.  As we anxiously await Mike’s visit and presentation next week at our Sales Meeting, it seems that Mike has already been given some great news regarding Houston housing starts.  According to [...]

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Best Practices in Relocation

December 13, 2010

I recently had the opportunity to co-present with Holly Holmes, Account Manager at AiRES (American International Relocation Solutions) at the monthly meeting of Houston International HR Roundtable.  Our presentation, which was entitled “Best Practices in Relocation,” discussed the importance of creating and maintaining a synergistic relationship between global Human Resource professionals and the service providers [...]

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