Our overriding mission, beyond real estate, is to contribute to our society and the world in a positive way.
Our journal, called "Perspectives", aims to communicate our relevant perspectives in the realms of philosophy, culture, art, music, architecture, social change, food, restaurants, nature, and yes, real estate. We hope you enjoy our writing. We love your feedback and dialogue, so please feel free to share your thoughts.
May 14, 2025
Forged Through Fire: Kindred Stakeholders
I’ve known some kindred spirits for years, yet have never met one of them “IRL”. We have been through tumultuous ups and downs together. What makes our little intertwined, international community unique is a concept to ponder.
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May 2, 2025
Rhinebeck Citizens and Business Owners Demand A Voice
Please join our call for a public hearing on Rhinebeck Town Board's decision to file multiple lawsuits without due consideration for Rhinebeck citizens' and stakeholders' voices and opinions before the lawsuit progresses any further.
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July 30, 2024
Help Me Help You
Our clients often think that by holding their cards close to the vest with the agent or broker representing them, they gain leverage. This couldn't be further from the truth.
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May 22, 2024
Living With Giving
Ironically, I’ve always felt a little guilty when I prioritized giving back over my work and my business (family has remained my number one priority, but when kids grow up, they need you a lot less!). It wasn’t long before I shifted my primary focus back to work. That’s still my reality, to an extent. I even feel a pull to “stick to real estate” as I write this right now (alas, I’m not doing that). I’ve come to embrace giving back as an essential part of my life. I’ve relented. I’m living with giving. Find out how and why!
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May 31, 2023
Empathy & Why It Matters
Is there anything more beautifully collaborative in music than "call and response"?
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April 7, 2023
Bank on Optimism
As we round the corner coming into the second quarter of 2023, the events in the financial market that began with the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, will undoubtedly impact both buyers and sellers in NYC and beyond. The question is "how"? Also, did you know that optimism in kids has been shown to be one of the biggest predictors of success? If it's so for kids, it's the case for all of us.
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January 3, 2023
To Play Like A Champion, Let Go!
According to Socrates, the secret of change is to focus all of your energy not on fighting the old, but on building the new. However...we are not the beautiful blank slates we were as babies, whose unbridled innocence, wonder and curiosity are untainted by the realities of the world and its toxicities.
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August 8, 2022
Information vs Insight: It Matters in Real Estate and Beyond
Shakers were known for their ecstatic dancing. In our universe at the dawn of the 2020’s, we don’t "shake" much. We look at our devices a lot though. Digital media is our God. We see (rather than read) snippets of information - “a little bit of everything all of the time,” as the comedian Bo Burham put it.
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March 29, 2022
Real Estate x Crypto
A Brief Interview with Wendy Maitland by Galaxy Archives
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December 21, 2021
Turn the Page!
"There comes a day when you realize turning the page is the best feeling in the world, because you realize there’s so much more to the book than the page you were stuck on." - Zayn Malik
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December 6, 2020
State Of Grace: To Be Nimble
The world has changed and will continue to change, ever-so-fast. As humans, we instinctively crave "normal", meaning that which we know. Yet what if, despite our instincts, "new" is what propels us to better lives, to do better, to strive, to learn, to evolve? Even as we resist, change is upon us, like it or not. We either retreat from it, or we embrace it and allow ourselves to grow. Either way, change is here to stay.
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September 18, 2020
Reflection: 18 Reasons to Believe in the Resiliency of New York & New Yorkers
By Wendy Maitland
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May 20, 2020
Signs Of Our Time
The magic of New York City will never be decimated. The romantic light of the Hudson Valley shines more brightly than ever.
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March 3, 2020
Say No: 21 Things To Say No To For a Happier Life
“Perfection is achieved not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away.” -Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
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February 2, 2020
Breathe
"In the midst of every crisis, lies great opportunity" -Sun Tzu - Wendy Maitland's take on the art, science and results of calm, and what we need to learn to find and seize opportunity out of chaos. Breathe.
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July 12, 2018
The Orphan Doctor: An Interview with Dr. Jane Aronson of Worldwide Orphans
Cooper Pillot sat down with Dr. Jane Aronson, the inspiring Founder of WWO.
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June 1, 2018
Just One Life
Wendy Maitland opens up about "living" in the digital age of mass (and mis) information.
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April 30, 2018
What the World Needs Now is Grace (Even in the Real Estate Market!)
Wendy Maitland's take on the 2018 real estate market and a beautiful little thing called "grace"
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February 21, 2018
Luminosity: An Interview with Designer Brian J. McCarthy
Ginger Brokaw sits down with esteemed interior designer Brian McCarthy, principal of Brian J. McCarthy Interiors, (and Daisy, his beautiful poodle-mix) for a fascinating discussion about mentorship.
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December 18, 2017
A Note on Endings & New Beginnings
Wendy Maitland shares her feelings on the conclusion of 2017 & new beginnings and opportunities to come in the future.
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October 11, 2017
Wisdom: Love and Bridges
Forget the chat sites and dating apps cluttering your life. Let's talk bridges. By Wendy Maitland
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March 9, 2017
A House in the Country: An Interview with Architect & Author Peter Pennoyer
Ginger Brokaw sits down with World-renowned architect Peter Pennoyer to discuss his latest book, "A House in the Country", which tells the love story of he and Interior decorator wife Katie Ridder's weekend home in Millbrook, New York.
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February 10, 2017
The Psychology of Real Estate
It’s Not About The Real Estate, It’s About The People. By Wendy Maitland
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February 10, 2017
La Dolce Vita
The 55-year-old Italian fashion-house Peserico finds a home in New York City. A Interview with Alba de Marinis, PR & Communication Director for US Operations, by Wyatt Bertz
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