I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been in mediation and witnessed a fact revealed that ended up changing entire underlying issues that the parties already spent fighting over, but likely could have avoided altogether. Miscommunications and misunderstandings happen when we fail to hear each other or perceive things through a very subjective lens of what we might fear or anticipate from the other party.

With such a high demand for homes and so few going up on the market, there is now quite the real estate bubble building. Homes have greatly appreciated in many areas because of this, and while it might be a good time to buy for certain homebuyers, others could be better off exploring alternatives and waiting things out a bit longer.

As we get older, some of us start to feel a disconnect between who we are naturally and the way we have been living our lives. There are a number of reasons why, as it’s rarely ever just one. We have to start asking ourselves the right questions in order to think about the changes we want to make for ourselves and ultimately take some risks to get to where we want to be. In many ways, it’s about consistency in our daily choices.

The average adult spends roughly 40 hours per week working, many of whom are alongside coworkers, supervisors, management and others on a weekly basis. Surely, not everyone is going to vibe well together. When things begin to escalate to a certain level, everyone in the workplace could become negatively affected.

Businesses can be faced with a multitude of challenges that individuals rarely have to deal with. Whether it’s issues with neighboring businesses, vendors, customers, employees, commercial property and real estate, premises liability—the list can go on and on. Owning or operating a business can be so rewarding and profitable, but can also give rise to unexpected (and usually expensive) issues. Knowing how to save as much of the bottom line is vital to business success. In the vast majority of issues that come up, mediation can be of great help.

Many landlords and tenants alike are facing serious financial strain. While moratoriums have extended due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many are still watching their rental debt increase with every passing month. While aid has been established to help the situation, there are certainly shortcomings that still exist, and ones that will reveal themselves when moratoriums begin to lift across the country.