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  • Did I Abandon You—Or Was I Needed Elsewhere?

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    The Substitute Teacher Who Changed Everything I remember a Simpsons episode where Lisa fell in love with a substitute teacher, Mr. Bergstrom, voiced by Dustin Hoffman. They bonded over Lisa’s being more intelligent than the other kids. He saw it in her and helped her realize it was a gift—to embrace and accept other people’s…

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  • Why I’m a Failed Real Estate Agent

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    I consider myself a failed real estate agent. And I’m okay with that. Allow me to explain. If you go by what the big corporate real estate companies say, a good agent is a go-getter—always chasing the next deal, always closing, never taking no for an answer. Follow up until the prospect either buys, sells,…

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  • Here to help, not be a pushover.

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    I am a softy. I can never stay mad at my wife or kids for very long. I put up with a lot of headache clients—more than I care to remember. Actually, this is now a New Year’s resolution: I will walk away from nuisance people when my gut tells me so. My gut has…

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  • Real Estate vs. The Soul: Confessions of a Reluctant Writer

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    If I’m not writing, all I think about is what I will write about. The topics are great. The pacing is perfect. Entire articles perfectly written that grab the readers attention and provide me the authority and proof that homeowners are looking for in order to hire me to sell their home. The words are…

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  • How to declutter your house in one day

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    Is it possible to learn how to declutter your house in one day? While it may not be possible for everyone to declutter their entire house in a day, you’ll learn how to streamline and declutter your home with these expert decluttering strategies. It’s common for everyone to have some clutter lying around their homes…

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  • Clearing the Way: Snow Removal Services Scarborough, West Rouge, Centennial

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    Winter in West Rouge, Toronto, sometimes paints a picturesque scene, but it also brings the (speaking from experience) back-breaking challenge of snow-covered driveways and sidewalks. In the face of heavy snowfall, reliable snow removal services become essential for the residents. Fortunately, West Rouge in Scarborough, is home to several professional snow removal companies, each dedicated…

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