by Terry Moore, CCIM | Sep 9, 2021 | Living a Life Worth Imitating
By the time she was 17, Tana Greene had dropped out of high school and become a mom. She was married, abused, and divorced. The future probably didn’t look very bright. Recently in Charlotte, North Carolina, Tana Greene told her life story to ten of us who are... by Terry Moore, CCIM | Sep 3, 2021 | Living a Life Worth Imitating
Whether you seek it or not, you have influence. That means you are a leader, whether you realize it or not. Quiet, introverted people are leaders when the way they act becomes a model for others. On August 14, 1642, Nicolas Herman became Brother Lawrence of Order of... by Terry Moore, CCIM | Aug 27, 2021 | Living a Life Worth Imitating
How should you choose among imperfect options? How should you deal with the flawed people on the other side of the transaction? Common Situations In six recent property negotiations, smart, affluent buyer clients have told me what they thought was fair. Sometimes they... by Terry Moore, CCIM | Aug 19, 2021 | Apartment Investing
Every few months I reflect on what did and did NOT bring the hoped- for results. It’s a helpful exercise, that reminds me of Tolstoy’s line that opens Anna Karenina. “All happy families are alike; each unhappy family is unhappy in its own way.” Successful... by Terry Moore, CCIM | Aug 13, 2021 | Living a Life Worth Imitating
Surely, I’m not the only one! When we were young and naïve, we knew that we had ample time and abundant energy. Some of our friends even acted like they thought they were bulletproof. The following decades brought us chances for wisdom. Our losses, scars, and... by Terry Moore, CCIM | Aug 6, 2021 | Living a Life Worth Imitating
My parents used to say: getting old is not for sissies. I am beginning to understand that notion. Whether we like it or not, our biochemistry changes, hormone production declines. Balance, endurance, and strength melt. Many drift into ever smaller worlds of fear,... by Terry Moore, CCIM | Jul 30, 2021 | Apartment Investing
Carol has a PhD and a heart as big as a Western state. Her resume shows her commitment to helping people of all flavors improve their position through education. She and her husband contribute to the broader society in more ways than their financial donations. Like... by Terry Moore, CCIM | Jul 23, 2021 | Living a Life Worth Imitating
Fairy tales end with “… and they lived happily ever after.” Real life has broken toes, mutterings, things you wish you never said, being blindsided, receiving acts of outrageous love, growing in different directions and at different paces, and well … life.... by Terry Moore, CCIM | Jul 16, 2021 | Living a Life Worth Imitating
In my day job I serve people trying to consummate relatively large, complicated transactions while facing stress and uncertainty. Trust and respect for expertise is vital for the client and the professional advisor. Marriage and leading a life worth imitating are... by Terry Moore, CCIM | Jul 9, 2021 | Living a Life Worth Imitating
“If I did, I would say their marriage was made in heaven.” That was enough to pique my interest in some people who went through a counseling program at the Grief Center. Stan, the finish carpenter, had been married to Mary, who died quickly of pancreatic cancer. Betsy... 
