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2015 

Sigmund Freud brought the idea of the unconscious mind to public attention in 1915. Then came Carl Jung, who explained how the unconscious mind - and emotion - influences behavior. And ever since, consumer psychology and marketing have been inextricably linked.Merriam-Webster defines the subconsc...
01/17/2015
Earn your leadership every day.- Michael Jordan The nation will find it very hard to look up to the leaders who are keeping their ears to the ground.- Sir Winston Churchill A man who wants to lead the orchestra must turn his back on the crowd.- Max Lucado Never tell people how to do things. Tell ...
01/17/2015
Multi-family properties offer a form of residual income after expenses that makes constructing them an attractive long-term vehicle for your investment. However, there are many obstacles to overcome before the building can begin. Luckily, the rewards at the end of the journey justify the time and...
01/17/2015
Spring is arguably one of the best times to sell a home. After a dark winter season, spring is a breath of fresh air - literally. Here are some tips on readying your home to prepare for the upcoming spring buying season. Conduct an early home inspection. Check inside for places where leaks, insec...
01/17/2015
At some point, every residential landlord will have to deal with a bad tenant. A bad tenant has the potential to damage your budget, test your patience, and cause you to review your own best practices. Most bad tenants can be weeded out with a thorough background check during the application proc...
01/15/2015
According to a recent Houzz survey, in which 1,700 people shared their home decorating dreams, desires, and intentions, home decorating decisions are now driven by age and gender. Here are a couple of salient survey results: Seventeen percent of respondents under 35 expressed a preference for wal...
01/15/2015
It's renovation time, and, as part of your preparations, think about the last time you hired someone to rebuild or remodel your home. There was probably an initial phone conversation, followed by a site visit where you were probably given a quote for the project and a discussion of a timeline. Th...
01/15/2015
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