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One of the clichés of small business owners is that they try to do everything themselves. It’s natural to think that since you’re the boss, you can handle just about any task. However, most of the time there are tasks—both big and small—that would be best left to other professionals. Think about tasks that are…

It may not seem like a big deal, but how an employee is “classified” can end up being a source of confusion for business owners. Mistakes, such as misclassifying a worker as an independent contractor when he or she should be considered a full-time employee, can result in fines, back taxes and interest payments. The…

In the lending industry, the reverse mortgage is often referred to as a “Black Eye,” mostly because of how many residents feel like that is what their reverse mortgage gave them. The truth is, not many people know what a reverse mortgage is or how it really works. The majority of people who HAVE heard…

Salaries and benefits are most companies’ largest expense. So it’s natural to want to hold down the cost of these items. An overly generous benefits package might seem like an extravagance that could squeeze profits. But investing in your people can translate into a workplace full of loyal and motivated employees. What’s more, many business…

One of the first things we as humans learn in life is that absolutely nothing is guaranteed. Real Estate is no exception. Even the most sure-fire deals are subject to change, at any time, for a host of reasons. Over the years, we have experienced many transactions that have been nothing short of amazing. The…

Last year may have been the best for the housing market since 2007, and it will likely only be getting better in 2016, according to a recent real estate forecast by realtor.com®. The driving force behind these projections for a better 2016 is largely due to the projections that job growth will continue to climb,…