Leadership blogger Dan Rockwell recently wrote that, “Before one makes a case as to why they should be ‘there,’  they need to understand why they shouldn’t be “here.” The Business Conundrum Stability is one of the conundrums that we face in the world of business.  As Realtors we feel that we have to be all things to all… Read More

Regis McKenna, Steve Jobs’ first marketing consultant at Apple and Chairman of the Board at the Santa Clara University Center for Science, had an interesting monogram inscribed on his business card.  It read: “Regis McKenna – Himself.”  Mckenna’s message was simple.  Of all his responsibilities, his greatest responsibility to the world was to be himself. Full Commitments… Read More

The 2012 Olympics have ended and once again the United States represented itself admirably, leading the world with the greatest number of  medals in general and gold metals in particular.  Sixteen more than second place China in total and eight more gold.  The dedication displayed by the athletes in preparation for the Olympics over a period of four years is… Read More

When I first began my real estate career, before the formation of Regional MLS systems, each town in Fairifield County, Ct. had long established their own Board of Realtors.  The local Boards were able to monitor the activities of member Realtors fairly closely due to the intimacy of each town.  As the system became more regionalized,… Read More

Although our latest market snapshot shows that the average sales price in most Fairfield County, Ct. towns has decreased over the past year, that information is somewhat deceptive.  Averages do not always tell the entire story.  June and July were extremely active and multiple offers are certainly not unusual.  The general feeling is that the real estate… Read More