The Limits of Delectable Food I know the about-to-follow sentiments place me in a distinct minority of Realtors, but here goes: If scrumptious refreshments on Broker Tour** actually sold homes, then that nice Contemporary by Cedar Lake should have sold in a heartbeat. Proffered to visiting agents: home-cooked shish-kebab (delicious!), flutes of champagne, and chocolate...Read More
The Limits of Delectable Food I know the about-to-follow sentiments place me in a distinct minority of Realtors, but here goes: If scrumptious refreshments on Broker Tour* actually sold homes, then that nice Contemporary by Cedar Lake should have sold in a heartbeat. Proffered to visiting agents: home-cooked shish-kebab (delicious!), flutes of champagne, and chocolate...Read More
Buy on Bread, Sell on Cheese Champagne(?) In the wine industry (which I otherwise know nothing about), “buy on bread, sell on cheese” means that if you’re a wine buyer, you’d be well-advised to eat a piece of bread in between tastings, because that clears the palate. Meanwhile, if you’re a wine seller — especially...Read More
Catering For The End of the World “Hang in there,” the acquaintance said. “It’s all going to be over in 10 days, anyways.” To which I responded, “Oh, I’m sure it won’t take that long. Hopefully, everything will be back to normal by early next week.” When that was met with a quizzical look, I asked, “What were...Read More