Location Advice

• Work Out Loud September 25, 2026
  In a land far away but not so long ago, my wife encouraged me to “work out loud.” A foreign concept at first, but brilliant in its simplicity. You see, in 2009, Carla was introduced to social media marketing while earning an advanced degree in apparel manufacturing from the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, better […]
• US Cities September 18, 2026
  I’m penning this column from one of our great U.S. cities, Chicago, Illinois. The scale of the downtown area is overwhelming. Massive skyscrapers rise from the banks of the Chicago River as it meanders toward Lake Michigan. The El bangs along rickety tracks in its endless loop around downtown. Of all the major metropolitan areas […]
• What to expect for the balance of 2026 September 11, 2026
  Summer 2026 is over. As the last tent was collapsed at the International Street Fair over the weekend, fall signaled its return, albeit with high temperatures, humidity and a bit of rain. Hurricanes in the Pacific will do that, but I digress. Other than Christmas decorations in our local home improvement stores, what can we expect […]
• Client services September 4, 2026
  On occasion, one of our clients outgrows its local facility, expands into another part of the country, or needs real estate advice in a market beyond our expertise.When that happens, our role changes.Rather than simply referring the client to a broker in another city and hoping for the best, we employ what I call a […]
• Tetons August 28, 2026
  I’m penning this from our deck overlooking the Teton mountain range in Jackson, Wyoming. You see, wanderlust 2026 continues.After busying ourselves with fly fishing on the Snake River, rafting, horseback riding, and touring Grand Teton and Yellowstone national parks, there hasn’t been much time for reflection.But this area is a fascinating case study in what […]