by Terry Moore, CCIM | May 5, 2023 | Public Issues
In simple terms, CULTURE means that’s the way we do it around here. ASPIRATION is what we hope to do or be. Some things have changed. 30 years ago, renters and rental owners shared an expectation that tenants had an obligation to pay rent. The United Nations has... by Terry Moore, CCIM | Apr 28, 2023 | Public Issues
Too much of the news focuses on “Ain’t it awful?!” There are other, positive, stories that the media rarely tells. Here is one of those stories. Last weekend my wise bride and I went to a fundraiser, an auction, and a musical performance. It was not our first such... by Terry Moore, CCIM | Jun 10, 2021 | Public Issues
On January 6, 1941, President Roosevelt outlined why our nation had an obligation to oppose exploitation and oppression around the world. He articulated the values of our democracy and called them The Four Freedoms. * Freedom of speech and assembly * Freedom of... by Terry Moore, CCIM | Jun 3, 2021 | Public Issues
The dictionary defines a bigot as: “A person who is obstinately or intolerably devoted to his or her own group, beliefs, or opinions.” When was the last time that you read a post or an editorial or heard a podcast, speech, or sermon condemning bigotry? Has it been a... by Terry Moore, CCIM | May 13, 2021 | Public Issues
On May 4, 2021, San Diego County Board of Supervisors passed a (temporary) ordinance, 3-2, which prohibits rental evictions regardless of the cause of the tenant not paying rent. In 2020 there were 990 evictions in San Diego County, with 3,300,000 people. Some of the... by Terry Moore, CCIM | Apr 15, 2021 | Public Issues
Unintended consequences bite many of us in the behind. Forgive me. I’m going to risk a political observation. This isn’t about right or wrong, better or worse. It’s an observation. Most coastal states and many of the major cities in those coastal states have...