May 2024

Posted on May 07, 2024

“I feel more comfortable hiring a professional who has been recommended to me,” said just about everyone who’s ever looked for a good accountant, dentist, lawn care company, contractor – you name it.

I suspect that’s no surprise to you.

For obvious reasons, people just naturally feel better about contacting a recommended professional than they do a s...

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April 2024

Posted on Apr 05, 2024

At this time of year, it’s not uncommon for homeowners to think about any repairs or renovations needed in and around their property. For example, you might be considering remodelling the living room or doing a kitchen renovation.

The good news is, investing in your home often pays dividends. You enjoy your property more, and it might even increase...

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March 2024

Posted on Feb 26, 2024

As you may have noticed, reality shows are all the rage these days. Among the most popular are those where someone brings in an item — such as an antique watch or a collectable coin — and shows it to an appraiser.

They hope, of course, that the item will be worth a lot of money. Sometimes that’s exactly the case, and the participant jumps for joy!

No...

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February 2024

Posted on Jan 26, 2024

Here’s an interesting bit of trivia from the world of science. Apparently, it’s impossible for scientists to precisely predict where an atom will be at any particular moment. They call this “the uncertainty principle,” and it’s built into the fabric of the universe.

While some level of uncertainty is inevitable, it can make decision making difficult...

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January 2024

Posted on Jan 26, 2024

In just about every movie featuring a desert, there is a scene where the hero finds a welcoming oasis.

Wouldn’t it be great if something like that existed in the real estate world?

You see, one of the challenges many people face when looking for answers to their real estate questions is information overload. All you have to do is click on a few websi...

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December 2023

Posted on Jan 26, 2024

Just about everyone can relate to this scenario.

You set an ambitious goal for the new year. You feel motivated and determined. But, later that year, you realize you’ve barely moved the needle toward achieving that objective.

Ouch!

How do you avoid that from happening?

Social scientists who study goal achievement say that getting momentum early in the...

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