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Mixed emotions–Jealousy and Rage–about Rent Control
ByRobert March 6, 2014May 25, 2014

On the MyFace today I stumbled on an article about the now-famous Herbert J. Sukenik who lived in rent-controlled apartment overlooking Central Park. http://www.celebritynetworth.com/articles/entertainment-articles/stubborn-tenant-holds-absolutely-insane-amount-money-finally-leave-rent-controlled-nyc-apartment/ Herb was a bit of a loner who moved into a small 350 square foot apartment back in 1974 and settled in for the long haul. The short version of the…

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Commentary | Condominiums | Government | Politics | Rant

You’d think this was illegal, wouldn’t you?
ByRobert August 13, 2013May 25, 2014

Check out this story from the Sun Sentinel about a condominium association near Venice, Florida. This association just passed a new rule prohibiting leasing to unmarried couples. The only permitted lease or sale is to a single person, or to a married couple consisting of a husband and wife. And here in Florida this is…

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Advice | Commentary | Humor | Rant | Sellers

I am officially declaring a moratorium on red walls when putting your house on the market
ByRobert June 7, 2013February 1, 2022

Nearly forever in the realm of Real Estate has the Red Accent Wall been the darling of would-be decorators and home owners that desire a little extra spice in their interiors. Your Guide is officially declaring the era of the Red Dining Room and/or Red Powder Room over. At least when it comes time to…

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Commentary | Fort Lauderdale | Rant

What a year in the car biz has taught me
ByRobert March 1, 2013May 25, 2014

After moving to South Florida from Chicago just about two years ago, I of course jumped both feet into the real estate business in Fort Lauderdale. But whether I was uncomfortable with the local customs, or my unfamiliarity with the marketplace, or even perhaps just because entering a new marketplace was a daunting task,…

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