Some of you already know this but late in October, in my quest to run a marathon on all 7 continents, I knocked off South America by running in the Galapagos marathon. Sure 541,000 people a year cross the finish line in 1100 U.S. marathons. It is difficult – extraordinary,
As we approach Halloween and the political season moves into full swing, I have determined that Halloween is a holiday created by politicians because they want to teach children to knock on other people’s doors and ask for a handout! Despite my opinion, the average household plans to spend $125
“There are those in life that make it happen. There are those that let it happen. and there are those that wonder – what the hell happened!” As school goes back into session, I am reminded that our economy is like high school – you survive it. Last week Fed
“Health is the slowest possible rate at which one can die.” I try to keep these kinds of thought in mind as my 53d birthday approaches this week and I pound out my morning runs and drink my green smoothies. Speaking of green and living a long time, people are
The number one issue affecting commercial real estate in the near and long term? America’s growing energy independence – this according to Chicago based Counselors of Real Estate. Energy’s implications are twofold. Rising energy costs act like rising interest rates and put a damper on the economy and rent and
Once again our County and our real estate was tested by fire this month. I hope and pray that each of you and your family and your homes and properties were safe. One hundred years ago, the world suffered an even bigger surprise than our recent fires. Instead it was
“Flipping burgers is not beneath your dignity. Your grandparents had a different word for burger flipping; they called it opportunity.” – Charles Sykes As I have preached many times, employment is the key component to real estate values (more people moving in than out and being employed). On the positive
Did you ever notice that when you put together the two words “The” and “IRS” it spells “Theirs…”? In February, mother nature shut down Washington’s government offices for a day, but the extreme weather was no match for federal regulators. In the first two months of the year, the Federal
One of the most famous motivational stories is that of the two shoe salesmen who are sent to Africa. The first writes back that it is a disaster – “no one here wears shoes.” The other writes back – “glorious opportunity! Nobody here wears shows!” In the 4 ½ years
“The quality of a person’s life is in direct proportion to their commitment to excellence regardless of their chosen field of endeavor.” – Vince Lombardi Great words to live by and to think about as your favorite football team hoists the Lombardi trophy over their heads this Sunday. We all