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We’re coming to the end of summer, and that means that families seeking to buy a new home before school starts have likely already done their thing. But that doesn’t mean you’re out of luck if you’re looking to sell.…

1. What does a mortgage broker do? A professional mortgage broker originates, negotiates, and processes residential mortgage loans on behalf of their clients. 2. What are the benefits of using a mortgage broker? A mortgage broker represents your interests rather…

A large number of American homeowners now live in a community association. But do you know that there are several different kinds of community organizations, and each has a different set of laws, and different legal structures. Oversimplified, the three…

Question: What is the definition of an “executive session”? Can a meeting begin as an executive session, and end as an open session, or vice versa? Answer: There may be a state statute that defines “executive session”. If so, you…

Just the other day, it happened again. I ended up face to face with a real estate myth I thought had been debunked out of existence in the last century. And yet, there I was in a popular “resto,” waiting…

A delightful little book by John Maxwell is provocatively titled, There’s No Such Thing as Business Ethics. Now some might simply think, “no kidding.” But for the curious, or those inclined to disagree, Maxwell’s book makes an interesting argument. His…

Your kitchen: White. Your walls: White. Your doors and trim: Hmm. Maybe it’s time for something a little different. We think nothing about painting our exterior door a standout color, but what about the interior doors? And then there’s the…

Getting ready to move your college student into the dorm? Prepare yourself for the old and the ugly. Unless your child has the good fortune of moving into a brand-new dorm, you can expect their space to be seriously lacking…

Competition within the real industry is keen. The contest to build awareness—to develop it with the same care as the construction of a residential building or a commercial property—is essential. Nowhere is this effort more visible, and nowhere is what…

Many people complain about small kitchens but tiny spaces aren’t always to be dreaded. If you’re selling your home and your kitchen is, well, compact, know that you can find ways to achieve big appeal with a little creativity. Bring…