The Blind SideBy: Nicholas A. Dunlap, CPMClinton had 35%, Bush and Reagan over 50%, now at just 10%, Barack Obama has become the US President with the least private sector experience in his cabinet since JFK had 28% in 1963. Clearly, these significant differences also illustrate the growing ineptitude of the Government towards fiscal and … Continue reading The Blind Side
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When Obama Gives You Lemons, Make Lemonade
When Obama Gives You Lemons, Make Lemonade By: Nicholas A. Dunlap, CPM Newspaper headlines can almost be read as sarcastic when they proclaim that mortgage rates have reached 6 month highs at a whopping 4.87%. However, the slight increase represents a .5% bump in just two weeks. While the Federal Reserve appears to understand the … Continue reading When Obama Gives You Lemons, Make Lemonade
The Hollywood Farmer’s Market Fiasco
The Hollywood Farmer's Market Fiasco (From a Property Owner's Point of View)By: Nicholas A. Dunlap, CPMI love a farmer's market as much as the next guy. In fact, I frequent the two here in Fullerton and try to support the small businesses who participate in these weekly events as much as possible. But what right … Continue reading The Hollywood Farmer’s Market Fiasco
The Real Reason California is Broke
The Real Reason California is Broke By: Nicholas A. Dunlap, CPM I received this by way of email and do not know who to give credit to for compiling a list of State Run agencies in California. I found it too good to not share. The Reason California is and will remain broke...California Academic Performance … Continue reading The Real Reason California is Broke
Penalties Disguised as Fees
Penalties Disguised as Fees By: Nicholas A. Dunlap, CPM Good to know we're not alone. Today's HBR Daily Stat pointed out that in Zimbabwe, a start-up company faces penalties (disguised as fees) of up to 500% of the country's annual per capita income. For those comparing at home, the US figure is closer to 0.7%. … Continue reading Penalties Disguised as Fees
Help Is On The Way
Help Is On The Way By: Nicholas A. Dunlap, CPM Just two weeks after the election and while our home state of California got rocked, there is sunshine on the horizon with the help of a Republican congress. Even better news is the sign that Democrats are now starting to realize some of the flaws … Continue reading Help Is On The Way
Different Date, Same Story
Different Date, Same StoryBy: Nicholas A. Dunlap, CPMToday's register reveals what many in the industry know and have seen for quite sometime: one-time homeowners who have lost their homes through foreclosure or have been forced to sell-short their homes are in need of a place to live. For landlords, this relatively new class of renter, … Continue reading Different Date, Same Story
The Dollars & Sense of Social Media
The Dollars and Sense of Social Media By: Nicholas A. Dunlap, CPM Social Media has become an integral part of our daily lives. As friends, family members, consumers or professionals, there is an aspect of Social Media that appeals to each of our interests. At the forefront of these interests is the ability to communicate and connect with others. … Continue reading The Dollars & Sense of Social Media
Notes From the Debate
Notes From the DebateBy: Nicholas A. Dunlap, CPMUnion Puppet and Special Interests’ Magnate Jerry Brown is pulling out all the stops in his current campaign for Governor of California. In reality, he is putting all residents, at least those with the hopes for jobs and a more pro-business climate in the near future at risk. … Continue reading Notes From the Debate
When Civil Servants Attack
When Civil Servants AttackBy: Nicholas A. Dunlap, CPMYou never know when to expect it, possibly because you hope to be proved wrong. And yet the moment you enter the imposing mid-century complexes and approach the counterperson for your appointment, the feeling strikes quick and strikes deep. This is no private, service driven enterprise you find … Continue reading When Civil Servants Attack
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