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Castles in the Sand

Business, Castles in the Sand, Real estate | Development

Time to think positive, no matter what you read

Apr 29, 2026 – Louise Bolger
March 25, 2026
By Louise Bolger

Hidden issues in your future home

You finally found the home of your dreams. Now you need to be certain that your dream won’t turn into a nightmare. Hiring a home inspector will probably be the best money you spend during the purc…
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March 12, 2026
By Louise Bolger

The thaw has begun

If you listen carefully, you’ll hear sounds of the housing market beginning to warm up.
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February 10, 2026
By Louise Bolger

Castles in the Sand: People change their minds all the time

Humans are notorious for changing their minds. It could be as simple as the flavor of ice cream to the color of your new car. But when you’re involved in a real estate transaction, changing your mind…
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January 28, 2026
By Louise Bolger
January 21, 2026
By Louise Bolger

Castles in the Sand: Critical ignoring and crystal balls

The best thing that has happened to the real estate vocabulary in recent years is called critical ignoring.
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January 5, 2026
By Louise Bolger

Castles in the Sand: Sunny-side Up

Last week’s column was a bit of a downer. I’m not saying it wasn’t true, only that real estate sales need a sunnier pathway in order to encourage motion, so let’s see if we can let the sun shine in…
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December 22, 2025
By Louise Bolger

Legislation would eliminate property taxes

It’s been an interesting month, but then, December usually is. Lost in the gay atmosphere of the holidays, it’s easy not to notice that business goes on as usual, and this December didn’t disappoint…
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December 16, 2025
By Louise Bolger

What’s the future of housing?

Everyone who owns real estate, lives in real estate, finances real estate or sells real estate is buying crystal balls for Christmas; 2026 was expected to be a steadier housing market, but so far, th…
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December 9, 2025
By Louise Bolger

List too high, sell too low

Why is it that every home seller always thinks their property is worth more than the identical one next door? Much of selling real estate is an art as much as a financial transaction; that’s why no t…
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November 25, 2025
By Louise Bolger

We all should be thankful

It’s Thanksgiving, and we in Florida have enjoyed a more than spectacular run of weather somewhere between good and fantastic. However, the most fantastic thing we have to be grateful for is no hurri…
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