Several years ago, Gary Larson in his cartoon, The Farside, had two elk facing each other in the forest. One of the elk had a distinctive birthmark on his chest – concentric circles that resembled a bull’s eye! The second elk is talking to him with a concerned look on his face, and the caption reads, “Bummer of a birthmark, Hal!” Are you a business owner today that feels like Hal? Do you worry that your businesses success has put a bull’s eye on your chest – and that you may not be adequately protected? Is it only a matter of time before you get “hunted down” by those wanting a share of your success without doing anything for it except hiring an unscrupulous attorney...Click Here for Full Article

When it comes to closing a deal abroad, we consider every angle of the business opportunity. How does closing this particular deal augment our international market? Does the deal lie squarely within our market, or are we navigating new waters? How do we solidify our global brand­ing in moving forward? All this pondering and analysis is, of course, meaningless if the deal ul­timately doesn’t close...Click Here for Full Article

For years now, San Diegans have been fixated on the condominium development phenomenon, daily counting cranes and escrow closings. With only four condominium projects under construction (all nearing completion), it is time to look around and see what else is going on. Join us on a tour of Downtown. Let’s start at the new and very handsome 1,200-room Hilton...Click Here for Full Article

We all have the capacity to inspire and empower others. But we must first be willing to devote ourselves to our personal growth and development as leaders.Click Here for Full Article

Sustainability – you often hear the "buzz" word being tossed around in "eco-friendly" circles, by your local and national government agencies, in corporate jargon, and through the media. It’s also a term that surfaces frequently on the business front, particularly in an economic climate that’s experiencing stormy weather. While today’s savvy CEOs and managers sense the smartness behind the concept, many such leaders are desperate to understand, implement and attain "sustainability" — before it’s too late.Click Here for Full Article

While generally recognized as a real estate economist, much of my thinking time is spent ruminating on demographics. In the long run, the demand for and value of real estate relates to the study of changing population.Click Here for Full Article

There is an ancient Chinese story of a young man who was given a horse by his grandfather, the wisest man in the village. One day while riding his horse, the young man fell off and broke his leg. "Oh…this is very bad news!" exclaimed the villagers while all the grandfather was heard to say was, "Good news or bad news – only time will tell." Click Here for Full Article

We have been bombarded with bad newsabout real estate for the past two years. In fact, if you were to be on MarketPointe Realty Advisors’ subscriber list you would really know the housing downturn started four years ago. As usual, the past is prologue.Click Here for Full Article