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  I’m frequently asked what it’s like being a lawyer and what some of the interesting things are that I see in the courtroom. My assistant and I had the opportunity recently to see some things happen in court that ...

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  In a previous post, I briefly explained the doctrine of respondent superior, which is Latin for “let the master answer.” In today’s vernacular, it means “let the employer be financially responsible for the conduct of employees and agents.” Remember, ...

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Frequently clients want to know how to Avoid Probate.  Avoiding probate can save large sums of money, reduce administrative time (headache), and maintain privacy. Probate is the legal process through which the estate of the deceased is administered.  Probate can ...

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  Is your local real estate market hot? Are good real estate deals getting harder to find? If so, you’re not alone. But this isn’t a new problem. The times when it’s easy to find real estate deals are the ...

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Nasar. El-arabi When it comes to investing their hard-earned money, stocks and real estate have been an appealing proposition for many people. That doesn’t look set to change any time soon, reason being few investment options can match the potential ...

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“You never get a second chance to make a first impression.” If you are in any type of business as an entrepreneur or investor, understanding this fact is crucial; and one of the first ways you make that impression is with ...

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Real estate is a flexible financial tool. Depending on what you need, it can become a job, an investment, or both. Here’s the difference: Job – you want or need to use real estate for current income (i.e. to pay the ...

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Named in honor of Charlotte of Mecklenburg – the wife of King George II – Charlotte is the largest city in North Carolina. This modern city is fondly known as Uptown and features the state’s major museums, shopping and dining ...

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by Bob Freitag Hurricane Matthew and others since, has reminded us that we need to regularly review our insurance policies, to ensure that our largest assets are fully protected when disaster strikes. First, start with your homeowner’s insurance policy. You ...

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  Forming a general partnership is an incredibly easy and incredibly risky way to operate your Real Estate Business. A general partnership is an association of two or more people caring on as co-owners of a business for profit – ...

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