by Terry Moore, CCIM | Oct 24, 2019 | Living a Life Worth Imitating
A generation ago there was a beautiful movie, Out of Africa. Robert Redford played a confident man who believed that he was independent. He didn’t need other people. When his mistress, played by Myrle Streep, attempted to hold him accountable, he replied that such...
by Terry Moore, CCIM | Oct 17, 2019 | Public Issues
I accepted my friend’s invitation to a sunset kayak paddle and then dinner. Most of my kayaking is open ocean, and often for several days. You must take an array of safety equipment on a trip like that. You take a head lamp, flares, first aid kit, warm clothing, and...
by Terry Moore, CCIM | Oct 10, 2019 | Apartment Investing
More than 20 years ago we sold the home that we cared about and were deeply proud of. Three different real estate agents interviewed with us. Two told us what they thought they could sell the property for and we didn’t like the answer. A third agent told us what we...
by Terry Moore, CCIM | Oct 3, 2019 | Apartment Investing
The perfect broker does not exist. Neither does the perfect client. Here are my ideas about what you should look for when you set out to find a great broker to work with. The more of these traits you discover, the better your chances of safe and profitable investing....
by Terry Moore, CCIM | Sep 26, 2019 | Books
For more than 40 years I have read about, thought about, and practiced negotiation. I’ve put deliberate attention into becoming better at it. I have read dozens of books and taken courses on negotiation and mediation. I’ve faced some odd ducks across the negotiation...
by Terry Moore, CCIM | Sep 19, 2019 | Living a Life Worth Imitating
“You seem subdued, quiet and/or tired,” My wife was right. I was. The previous week had been overwhelming. I was exhausted, even though I had the easy part. Sandy’s done much more for me than I have for her in our 42 years together. Now, because of a fluke ocean...
by Terry Moore, CCIM | Sep 12, 2019 | Books
More than a decade ago my best friend suggested that we write a book. We had two problems. We shared many interests, but we didn’t share much expertise and we couldn’t clearly identify the potential readers. We decided not to go ahead. The idea of a book continued to...
by Terry Moore, CCIM | Sep 5, 2019 | Living a Life Worth Imitating
Dr. John Gottman knows what it takes to make a relationship work. He’s done the research. Another psychologist describes Gottman’s research this way. “Gottman videotapes married couples and systematically observes how they behave and talk with each other. He...
by Terry Moore, CCIM | Aug 29, 2019 | Apartment Investing
Recently, my wife and I spent a week rafting the Salmon River in Idaho. It was a week of nature sounds instead of traffic noise. You realize how the stars look without the ambient light of the city. We were dead-tired and exhilarated when we returned to San Diego. Now...
by Terry Moore, CCIM | Aug 22, 2019 | Living a Life Worth Imitating
I’m outrageously fortunate to marry above my station, to love my craft, and to be in the healthiest 10% of my age. Recently, the bride of my youth and I spent a week on the Salmon River in individual, inflatable kayaks. Our guides were less than half our age, but...
