by Brian Douglas | Dec 31, 2018 | Real Estate
You know Airbnb as the company that revolutionized travel around the world by making home-sharing easy. You have probably also heard about the big waves the $38 billion company has caused in the hotel industry, sparking legislation and regulation throughout the US....
by Brian Douglas | Dec 26, 2018 | Real Estate
If you are a first-time homebuyer, you probably have noticed that there is a whole language that you have to learn as a homeowner. We promise, it gets easier, but it can be a huge help to get some background information on the lingo you’ve been hearing. To that end,...
by Brian Douglas | Dec 14, 2018 | Estate Planning, Probate
You may have heard this shocking statistic circulating lately — 70% of families lose their wealth within two generations (and 90% lose it by the third!). It’s hard to really imagine how this could be so, but according to a survey done by Williams Group Wealth...
by Brian Douglas | Dec 7, 2018 | Estate Planning
At Brian M. Douglas & Associates, we care deeply about our clients and their families. From our perspective, estate planning is all about love, and we are committed to helping our clients show their love by providing for and protecting those they cherish. But,...
by Brian Douglas | Dec 3, 2018 | Real Estate
Selling your home can be a stressful time. The pressure is on and it feels like any small hitch could derail the whole process. In fact, it often can. Twenty-five percent of all home sales are delayed during closing due to an unexpected obstacle. Your real estate...
by Brian Douglas | Nov 26, 2018 | Estate Planning
As you prepare your estate plan, the most obvious assets that jump to mind are likely heirlooms, real estate, and bank accounts. However, you may be overlooking some of your most valuable assets. Your intellectual property has value, and it is just as important to...
by Brian Douglas | Nov 18, 2018 | Estate Planning
What are you Thankful for this Year? Thanksgiving is the first spark of the holiday season, and before we head into the merriment, joy, and yes, sometimes stress, we are given the opportunity to pause and consider what we are thankful for. What are you most thankful...
by Brian Douglas | Nov 11, 2018 | Estate Planning
Traveling the world is an exhilarating adventure! Planning for a big trip across the globe is fun and exciting. However, thinking about estate planning while plotting the course of your big adventure can be decidedly less exciting. Although estate planning isn’t the...