The Final Goodbye To A You Sir Many years ago, a wise agent told me, "There's no loyalty in this industry." The Pollyanna in me quickly poo-pooed the notion, having just exited the corporate carousel ride and excitedly entered into the real estate world. Little did I realize some truth exists to
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10/14/2025
Enter the Home Inspector: Clouseau in Cargo Pants We've all heard about the FBI's Mar-a-Lago lingerie raid, where agents went through First Lady Melania's underwear drawers looking for 'classified documents'. Well, recently, a local home inspector, rummaged through an owner's intimate items in he
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10/13/2025
Never Throw Rocks At An AlligatorReal estate transactions can become tedious, especially when the other side drops the ball, creating undue stress. Missing timelines? That can be the death of an under-contract status. Ignoring the looming financing deadline can tank the contract. When paperwork l
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10/10/2025
Doing the Counter-offer Dance Each offer submitted is a counter-offer. When the selling side receives one or more, the choices are to immediately accept, modify slightly or outright reject. This may include changes to the sale price, closing date or other contingencies. Everything in real estate
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10/08/2025
Are Rules & Laws Considered Subjective in Real Estate? If you ask my opinion, they are not open to interpretation and must be followed. Guidelines protect the rights of everyone involved in a sales setting, providing consistency across the board and a sense of integrity among all parties. Seems t
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10/07/2025
Can You Help Sell Their Golf Cart? Getting the call to quickly meet with home sellers, meant doing some research on the community. I pulled together a Comparable Market Analysis and drove over to a well appointed condo with parade-quality finishes and world-class amenities. The appointment went w
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10/06/2025
Dabbling in Decadence: A Magelby's Knock It Off Cake One weekend in August of last year, I attempted to bake a Magelby's cake as a Thank You gift for a wonderful friend, who is also a trusted referral source. I wrote about the experience and while the finished product didn't quite pass muster, it
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10/05/2025
Nerdin Gardens: Mother Earth's Helpers of Harvest! In a quaint back yard garden setting, Mike and Wanda passionately tended to the needs of their vibrant, plant-laden plot. The proof was in the sprinkle of soil on the front of aprons, the dirt beneath their nails with a touch of green on all fin
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10/03/2025
And then he said, “I expected more from you.”I replied, “Whose fault is that?!" High standards aren’t a myth. Tripping over unrealistic home dreams, then playing the blame game when wants and needs aren't met, is more than just a gap in communication. It becomes ridiculous! Most client-agent rela
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10/02/2025
If horses were wishes, I’d jump on one. It's excruciating at times to be in an uncomfortable situation, whether in a personal or work setting. Deals fall apart, conflicts may arise or unexpected issues present. Sincerity and professionalism deems that the issue be solved in a constructive manner,
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10/01/2025
