Category: Tips & Trends

April is Earth Month and people from coast to coast will be taking action for the planet.  How will you take part? (more…)

Just a few weeks ago Punxsutawney Phil predicted six more weeks of winter; it’s no secret that some parts of the U.S. are currently experiencing record warm temperatures. In the Southwest, grass is already starting to appear, and bushes beginning to bloom. And though a lowly rodent’s prediction may end up being accurate, it’s never… (more…)

While Winter officially started on December 21st, this hasn’t really been much of a winter ….. until now. Winter storm warnings are in effect with predictions of accumulations reaching 6 to 10 inches. (more…)

When time and budgets are already stretched, it’s easy to adopt an “out of sight, out of mind” mentality when it comes to your HVAC systems.  As long as the system is running dependably, what could be wrong? As a matter of fact, your system may be working harder than it needs to in order… (more…)

There are three things to consider when deciding between paying off a mortgage or renting: your company’s ability to adapt, its financial standing and the cyclicality of commercial real estate.  (more…)

With the weather more unpredictable than ever, you’ll want to be sure your properties are well prepared for whatever weather may head your way. For those of you living in more temperate climates, now is a good time to perform some annual maintenance on your properties. (more…)

Are you starting a business and looking for a new office space? Or maybe you run an established business and are thinking about changing your office setup to save on expenses. Whatever your reason, you have plenty of options to consider. (more…)

  E-cigarettes: Are they a safe way for smokers to stop or a gateway to getting kids hooked on a habit that’s known to cause deadly diseases of the heart and lungs as well as cancer? (more…)

Don’t underestimate the power of Thank You all year long. November is the month when Americans all over the country gather in gratitude for Thanksgiving.  (more…)

It’s probably just making small talk, but there are certain questions people seem to always ask real estate agents at holiday gatherings, cocktail parties, weddings, and even funerals. So, with Thanksgiving just days away, here are a few of the questions that seem to be commonly asked… and why you shouldn’t ask them. (more…)