The Legal Summer Reading List Part 2: Business Documents
As we continue our legal summer reading series, this month we delve into documents important for your business. Corporate Formation Documents What is it? The corporate entity formation documents include the filing receipt, articles of incorporation or, bylaws, operating agreements (LLC), proof of publication, shareholder or partnership agreements, buy-sell agreements and more, depending on […]
The Legal Summer Reading List Part 1: Real Estate
Summer feels so close. School is ending, vacations (much more than last year) are being planned. What are you doing this summer? Whether it’s relaxing on the beach, selling your home or writing a new business plan, this legal summer reading series has something for you to consider. We start off this month with documents […]
Be Prepared: My Recent Experience And Why Plans Must Be In Place
A sentence I didn’t think I would be typing… I had COVID-19 recently. Thankfully, I am now fine. It wasn’t an easy road though, it was tough. This virus is very real and you just never know how it will affect you. I am much better now and throwing myself back into work, but the […]
Open — but paid off — Mortgages
As we continue our conversation this month on some things to look out for when selling or purchasing a home, I am going to discuss old mortgages that show up on your title report and how they might affect the sale. Chances are, when you bought your home, the prior owner had a mortgage that […]
But, It Was There When I Bought It…
I hear this phrase a lot so I wanted to discuss some important items to review before you list your home for sale. This month, and next, I am covering THREE of the biggest issues I often face when representing sellers. This month is all about the importance of a Certificate of Occupancy or Certificate of Compliance, often referred […]
Preparation +Support
Many people aren’t considering vacationing anywhere but in their own hometown these days. But, as travel becomes more of an option over the Summer, remember having your will and advanced directives in place will give you peace of mind as you do plan for your trip. I’ve discussed the importance of advanced directives in the […]
Buying A Home? What You Should Know About Inspections, Repairs & Contract Clauses
You found the house of your dreams! You have put in an offer and it was accepted. Now it’s time for the home inspection. You ask, “Why do I need a home inspection? It costs so much!” I tell both my purchasers and my sellers that a home inspection is so that the purchaser knows […]
Building A House + President Once More (June Was About My ‘Why’)
My business coach talks about how everyone should know their ‘why’ – their reason for doing what they do. In fact, we had one of our yearly retreats in June and did a lot of mindset work. I really came back with great clarity around some decisions in my business. The concept of ‘why’ also […]
Staples, Adventures And Changes + Island Vibes
If you know me, you know my family takes an annual trip to St. Maarten! We have been going there since the early ’90s at least once a year, sometimes twice. I love to lay on the beach, relax and recharge. Is there really anything better than falling asleep to the crash of the waves? […]
Buying, Selling, Expanding?
If you were headed into the forest to walk a new trail – would you rather go alone or with an experienced guide? Every day, business is a lot like a walk in the forest. Sometimes you can see clearly ahead and you know exactly where to go. Other times, the path gets blurred, or […]