Recently I was asked by a friend who lives in a different state what the process was for purchasing a home. Things have changed since the advent of online information regarding listings. The buyer has access to nearly as much information as the real estate agent, and education is empowering. …Read the Rest
I have the greatest respect for people who choose not to be parents. There is incredible pressure all around them to conform to what is considered the norm, and for a variety of reasons they decide to be non-conformists. My …Read the Rest
I SWORE I wouldn’t write about the snow. This day began with yet another storm, and the little cherubs were out of school- yet again. Then it turned to ice. Because it such an easy and common connector, you hear …Read the Rest
I just finished reading The Shortcut To Success by Scott Halford, a post that came through my email. The post focuses briefly on Business Darwinism- the idea that in tight times, only the most useful workers will be kept within any …Read the Rest
I am getting a little headache today. Up early, did some paperwork stuff, then went out to one of my bank-owned listings to show it to a possible buyer. Good showing, but the property had no heat or electricity, so …Read the Rest
When I was in high school, I was friends with a kid, older than me, very smart. In fact, I had a phenomenal crush on him, and was thrilled when he asked me out. He was sweet, gentle, kind, and …Read the Rest
I saw the inauguration. It seems to me that Obama is like Dr. Pepper- people either love him, or they hate him. Regardless, most change is good. And the opportunity to adapt to change- good or bad- is incredible. I’m working …Read the Rest
I always love driving in to the city to pick up my daughter at her apartment. I used to fear driving there, but honestly? Nothing scares me anymore. I have developed this kind of he-who-hesitates-is-lost mentality, and in the city …Read the Rest
Highlights of REBar Camp in NYC (before Connect NYC Conference). Put together by zipvo.com
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I never realized how dependent I am on my connection to the world at large via Internet until we lost power for 5 days this winter. The ice storm was bad but not horrible for me, although I know others …Read the Rest
Today I am helping out backstage at my 10 year old daughter’s play. The phone keeps ringing, which is driving me slightly nuts because I have to put off responding to any real estate matters, and I hate doing that, …Read the Rest
I will admit it. I am a creature attracted to warmth. My favorite season is spring, when in New England you can watch a day-by-day awakening of things. Each day is longer than the one before, the vernal pools are …Read the Rest
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