Legacy Builders: 5 Questions with Sierra Alderman
This interview is part of the Legacy Builders series, featuring the stories and ventures of friends and friends of the business who are doing meaningful work in their home, neighborhood, and the world.
Five Dysfunctions of a Team - #5 Inattention to Results
This is the fifth and final in a short series of commentary on The Five Dysfunctions of a Team, by Patrick Lencioni.
If you’re on a team and sense something in your team isn’t quite right, reading this book might feel like turning on a lightbulb in a dark room.
Five Dysfunctions of a Team - #4 Avoidance of Accountability
This is the fourth in a short series of commentary on The Five Dysfunctions of a Team, by Patrick Lencioni.
If you’re on a team and sense something in your team isn’t quite right, reading this book might feel like turning on a lightbulb in a dark room.
Five Dysfunctions of a Team - #3 Lack of Commitment
This is the third in a short series of commentary on The Five Dysfunctions of a Team, by Patrick Lencioni.
If you’re on a team and sense something in your team isn’t quite right, reading this book might feel like turning on a lightbulb in a dark room.
Five Dysfunctions of a Team - #2 Fear of Conflict
This is the second in a short series of commentary on The Five Dysfunctions of a Team, by Patrick Lencioni.
If you’re on a team and sense something in your team isn’t quite right, reading this book might feel like turning on a lightbulb in a dark room.
Real Estate Considerations for Cohabiting Couples
70% of American couples live together before marriage. Do you know how to avoid the common real estate pitfalls that come with non-married parties living together or co-owning real estate?
Five Dysfunctions of a Team - #1 Absence of Trust
This is the first in a short series of commentary on The Five Dysfunctions of a Team, by Patrick Lencioni.
If you’re on a team and sense something in your team isn’t quite right, reading this book might feel like turning on a lightbulb in a dark room.
What to Know about Credit Scores (if you want to buy a house)
Why does your credit matter? How is it calculated? What credit score do you need to buy a house?
Denver Rental Report - 2024
How did Denver’s rental market perform in 2024, and what can landlords and tenants expect heading into 2025?
Legacy Builders: 5 Questions with Caroline Fausel
This interview is part of the Legacy Builders series, featuring the stories and ventures of friends and friends of the business who are doing meaningful work in their home, neighborhood, and the world.
A Famous Holiday Home Quiz
Holiday movies are home to some now-famous homes. How many can you identify?
How to Pay Off Debt (if you want to buy a house)
Chances are you have debt, but debt doesn’t mean you can’t buy a home. 77% of Americans have debt. Life is expensive and debt can quickly pile up.
The key is knowing HOW TO PAY OFF DEBT and IN WHAT ORDER.
My Top Five Books of 2024
It’s women and me who read 90% of the books I like.
Last year I reported on my favorite books of 2023, so here I am again with my list for 2024 … including some honorable mentions at the end.
Twelve Lessons from my First 365 Days
One year ago I launched Life & Legacy Properties. As part of my journey, I wrote and shared 6 Lessons from my First 60 Days. Based on the responses I received, those six lessons proved to be both popular, transferrable, and encouraging to many of you. So, in honor of my one-year business birthday, I figured I’d share 6 (more) Lessons from my First 365 Days.
The Inner Ring
In life, there exists two different systems or hierarchies. Two rings. One is printed in some little red book. The other is not printed anywhere. (adapted from C.S. Lewis’s essay “The Inner Ring”)
What is a 3-2-1 Temporary Rate Buy Down?
What is a 3-2-1 Temporary Rate Buy Down? How does it work? Why would anyone use it? Does it favor the buyer or seller? I answer all these questions and more.
Interest rates are dropping. Is it making a difference?
As we await Chairman Powell’s announcement this week, it’s worth checking to see what impact, if anything, this year’s rate drops have had on the housing market.
PODCAST EPISODE - Self-Managed Rental Properties
My internet friend Rene recently invited me as a guest on his podcast where we talked about about nuts and bolts of rental real estate along with our “why” behind what we do.
How to (still) get an interest rate below 3%
How to (still) get an interest rate below 3%. A simple introduction to the ins and outs and ups and downs of assumable mortgages.
VP Harris’s Plan for Giving Homebuyers $25,000
VP Harris recently recently announced her plan for helping solve our country’s current housing affordability problem...but it leaves some very smart people scratching their heads.