John Meussner asked the following: 'OUTSIDE OF required continuing education, how often and what type of education or training do you pursue?' And here is my response:I go ahead and sign up for just about every class that looks the least bit interesting. If my schedule permits, I will take the course. ( if it's good, I stay till the end, if not, I leave) I read every interesting RE article I can get my hands on. Always have more CE credits than needed. I call anyone who seems to know more than me and ask questions. Each phone call with professionals is a way of learning and staying up with so many topics. Each RE transaction is like taking another course...always something to learn. I stay in touch with former trainers from Floyd Wickman, Mike and Mary Pallen, and Gary Sisson. I belong ... 10/21/2021

Montgomery County Halloween Safety GuidanceAs Halloween approaches, Montgomery County health officials are offering advice on how to decrease risks associated with celebrating the holiday while the COVID-19 pandemic continues.“We want kids to enjoy Halloween, but we want to be sure they are celebrating safely,” said Dr. James Bridgers, acting health officer.  “We have to remember that for many children trick-or-treating, vaccination is not yet an option and we want them to be protected as much as possible.” Health officials recommend the following for a fun and safe Halloween: Masks are recommended for unvaccinated children trick or treating outdoors whenever social distancing is not possible; Stay on the move while trick-or-treating—less congregating means more houses and more treats; ... 10/18/2021

Halloween Wine & Cheese in Kentlands, Gaithersburg, MarylandOutdoor Cello ConcertHosted by Kentlands Manor Kentlands Manor is privileged to announce a fun and slightly scarrry evening in the courtyard at Kentlands Manor on Friday, October 29th from 5 - 6:30 p.m.! Tanya and her amazing masked students will perform, and light appetizers and wine & cheese will be served. We ask outside guests to please bring a lawn chair as seating will be limited. Guest costumes are encouraged and prize$ will be awarded for the most creative, the scariest, and the funniest. This outdoor event is open to the Kentlands Community. The concert will also be featured Live! On Facebook – simply go to Facebook, search for/type in “Kentlands Manor” and the concert will be playing from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. For more inf... 10/21/2021

 To bite off more than one can chew means to take on more than one can deal with; to attempt to do something that one is not capable of accomplishing, or not to take too much work or responsibility. (The idiom originated in America during the late nineteenth century when a man offered another man a bite of his plug of chewing tobacco and 'don't bite off more than you can chew' would remind the receiver not to be greedy.  Daily, it seems I hear someone saying they are too busy to follow up or return a call or answer a text. Too busy to cancel an appointment or to meet for a second showing.  Why are they "too busy?" Maybe, in this market,  they are trying to handle more than is possible. They don't make enough time to attend appraisals, inspections, and sometimes even showings. They don't... 10/22/2021