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Gone Virtual

By Alex Weber on June 24, 2020
Because managers play an important role in employee engagement – which is linked to productivity – challenges may arise when managing employees who work remotely. Gallup’s workplace research shows that to maximize the output of remote workers, managers ...
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Topics: virtual office working from home working virtually

Why Emotional Intelligence is Important -      Especially Now

By Alex Weber on April 30, 2020
Emotional Intelligence has become a prominent topic due to its impact on our success – both personally and professionally. Emotional Intelligence refers to the ability to identify and manage your own emotions, as well as the emotions of others.
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Topics: self awareness emotional intelligence motivation

Riding the Wave of the Multifamily Market

By Stacie Jacobs on March 9, 2020
As we continue to ride the wave of the longest expansion in U.S. history, what are the key indicators of continued growth in the multifamily sector? According to Real Capital Analytics, developers are expected to deliver an estimated 398,000 units in ...
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Topics: Multifamily Market

Lost Note Affidavit Did not Establish Ownership of Note

By Mike Berey on January 28, 2020
The amended complaint for the foreclosure of a mortgage stated that the note, which had been assigned to it with the related mortgage, had been “permanently lost, stolen or inadvertently destroyed” but, notwithstanding, the Plaintiff could maintain the ...
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Topics: lost note

Time of the Essence Closing Date Must be Specified

By Mike Berey on December 30, 2019
The Plaintiffs entered into contracts to purchase two properties from the Defendants. The Defendants sent notices to the Plaintiffs purporting to set a time of the essence closing date for each contract. Each notice stated that “a closing has been ...
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Topics: Closing Date

Contract of Sale Conditioned on Agreeing to Material Terms is Not Binding

By Mike Berey on December 24, 2019
The Defendant property owner sent the Plaintiff an unexecuted proposed contract which included a purchase price. The Plaintiff signed the contract and submitted it to the Defendant with a contract deposit. However, the Plaintiff included handwritten ...
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