A Phil Hall Op-Ed: I live in Connecticut, and I freely admit that I am envious of people who live in other states where the elected officials are making efforts to either reduce or eliminate property taxes. Whether or not those efforts generate serious results is...
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: There appears to be a malignant trend among the more extreme elements of today’s political “protesters” – they believe they have the inalienable right to disrupt and destroy the commercial property of anyone they don’t like. This strategy gained...
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: In putting together a list of predictions for what the real estate industry might experience during 2026, I am reminded of the wonderfully warped psychic Criswell, who gained fame and fortune by making bold predictions including claims that an...
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Houses of worship are very special pieces of real estate. Whether they are grand works of architecture or small storefront settings, they offer a place where like-minded people can gather to give thanks and seek comfort and wisdom from their faith....
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Pop culture aficionados recognize Hattie McDaniel as a performer with a history of breaking entertainment barriers. She was the first Black woman to sing on radio, the first Black performer to win an Academy Award with her performance in “Gone with...
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: If you were watching TV in the 1980s, you probably recall Clara Peller. She a diminutive elderly lady who appeared in commercials for the Wendy’s restaurant chain, and she is best remembered as the unimpressed patron of a fast-food joint who is...