We Can Fail; We Just Can’t Suck

January was a tough month for business.  For starters, profit was low, and sales were slow.  I also designed a fantastic room addition that got rejected. I prepared extensively for an early morning meeting and ...

The Three Laws Of Real Estate

Understanding the basic laws that govern real estate transactions is helpful to everyone. Did you know that there are three factors that govern real estate purchases? They are location, condition, and price. Problem is, you ...

Win Big In 2023

I’ve never run a marathon. Probably because I cannot get through the first 10 minutes.  I mean, the first couple of minutes are fine.  I’m feeling good.  But, something happens at about 3-4 minutes.  That’s ...

Qwicherbichin

Every good boat has a name, but not every boat has a good name. I’ll let you decide if my boat name is good or not. It’s “Qwicherbichin.” Can you guess why? I don’t know ...

Gifts Of Time

I came home looking forward to a long and relaxing weekend. I nestled into the couch, attempting to unwind from the week.  No luck.  Thoughts of necessary projects consumed my mind. “The garage really needs ...

The Best Advice I Ever Got

Don’t wish it away. That advice was given to me shortly after my first child. I don’t remember the exact context. It was either me complaining about changing diapers or me dreaming about how great ...

Best Reads Of 2021

It is a worthwhile endeavor to review the books you’ve read in the last year.  While I read many books last year, I am only submitting my favorites to you.  These were the most impactful and the ...

Ask Better Questions

Lots of people ask the question, “can I..,” to their Managing Broker.  Before that question is asked, the planning is done.  Now, it’s a matter of determining if license law and the brokerage will allow ...