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Recently I heard a good one that pertains to a lot more than the luxury car market: Q: What’s the difference between a pigeon and a hedge fund manager? A: A pigeon can leave a deposit on a Ferrari. That’s a vivid visual but fortunately it’s not as bad as it might seem out there. I’ve pointed out before that there are always opportunities. I’m working on my new golf course on the Potomac River and I visited Puerto Rico last week, where the Trump International Golf Club has 1250 acres of Atlantic Ocean Waterfront in Rio Grande. We hosted the second Puerto Rico Open, and more...

While we are constantly hearing in this real estate market, "It's a horrible market for sellers", the truth is, the market may only be unattractive for unreasonable real estate sellers. "Simply stage" your vacant real estate investments.  Add color to the bathrooms with shower curtains, towels and rugs.  Offer an inviting kitchen with some towels, a cookbook and a couple of wine glasses.  A bowl of fake fruit can make a boring countertop look more interesting.  A cafe table and chairs work great in adding depth to a room and a few attractive silk plants can add a much needed splash of more...