An unwelcome paradox already affects the newest wave of cryptocurrencies: the more securely a so-called “stablecoin” enters the market, the more likely it will face the restrictions set forth by the US government for “securities.” What is a security? In the purview of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)…

What Is Company “Culture” Really? In any business setting there runs an undercurrent of knowledge we sometimes call “culture.” At its broadest, this term may refer to tangible things like workplace perks and employee benefits, but that’s not what I mean here. …

Social drinking is integral to American heritage, yet too often we fail to recognize it as such. How is that possible? From the Founding Fathers on through the Prohibition years and into the present day, the majority of Americans continue to drink. And apart from the very recent rise in…

At a Glance (max 300 characters): They say 35 is the new 25, and that Seattle is the Boston of the Pacific Northwest. Or is it the other way around? Where’s the best place to settle down if you’re single in Seattle? Meta Description (max 160 characters): What are the…

At a Glance (max 300 characters): We’ve broken down the process of selling a lemon into two halves. First, there are the key abstract variables — the real estate market, the competition, and your location. Then you have more concrete concerns stemming from your property (and its potential buyer). …

At a Glance (max 300 characters): If there’s anything amiss with a house you’re thinking of buying, it’s on you to find out what — and why. Information abounds, with C.L.U.E. reports, home inspections, historical records, and all manner of resources in play. …

At a Glance (max 300 characters): Imagine you’re selling your home and a friendly person appears at your door with a stack of papers more than a foot high. “This is all the paperwork you’ll need to sell this house,” they say. Doesn’t that sound nice? …

At a Glance (max 300 characters): Online real estate referral companies present homeowners and home seekers with one-stop-shop services. What these services have in common is they enable you as the buyer or seller to connect with an agent, and some of the services save you money in addition to…

At a Glance (max 300 characters): How does a computer work? Why is the sky orange? Sometimes the simplest version of a question begets an involved answer. In the case of real estate commissions, much depends on the broker. …