Anne Gaines Anne Gaines

How to Make Your Business Values More Inclusive

At Henderson Properties, inclusivity is a core value that shapes their workplace culture, emphasizing respect, open dialogue, and mutual understanding across all levels of the business. By fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, the company builds stronger relationships with employees, clients, and tenants, creating a more ethical and welcoming community.

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Anne Gaines Anne Gaines

Flexible Work Arrangements: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

Hiring a property management company simplifies the complexities of managing rental properties, from tenant screening to legal compliance, saving time and reducing stress. With the right team and tools, like property management software, investors can enjoy the rewards of property ownership without the hassle of day-to-day management.

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Anne Gaines Anne Gaines

Managing Rental Properties: Hire a Partner or DIY?

Hiring a property management company simplifies the complexities of managing rental properties, from tenant screening to legal compliance, saving time and reducing stress. With the right team and tools, like property management software, investors can enjoy the rewards of property ownership without the hassle of day-to-day management.

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Anne Gaines Anne Gaines

From Leadership to Action: How Our Team Embodies Community Impact 

At Henderson Properties, we believe that true leadership transcends the office, focusing not just on business success, but on positively impacting the community we serve. Our mission drives us to cultivate a people-first culture, fostering strong internal connections while actively engaging in local charities to create lasting change.

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Anne Gaines Anne Gaines

Toxic Workplaces and the ‘Mean Girls’ Dynamic

Toxic workplace dynamics often mirror high school behaviors, with individuals using gossip and exclusion to create division and undermine their colleagues. It's crucial for leaders to foster a culture of support and empathy, focusing on actions that uplift rather than tear down, to counteract the "Mean Girls" mentality that can persist into adulthood.

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Anne Gaines Anne Gaines

Women in Real Estate: Blazing Trails Across the Pond

In a recent episode of my podcast, Keys to Success, I spoke with Ugo Arinzeh, a leader in real estate who transitioned from finance to start her own firm in London. She emphasizes the importance of smart property investments and building community connections, demonstrating how women can thrive by embracing challenges and fostering supportive networks.

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Jasmin Plouffe Jasmin Plouffe

You Should Invest in Real Estate—and Here’s How to Get Started

If you’re considering ways to build long-term wealth, I think you should invest in real estate. My husband Phil and I started Henderson Properties from scratch, and today, we manage over 700 properties in the greater Charlotte area. Real estate has given us financial stability and growth. I’m excited to show you how to begin this rewarding journey.

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Kelly Wallace Kelly Wallace

A Seat At The Table

Life isn’t meant to be lived alone. How many times have you seen someone sitting at a table, alone, in a restaurant and felt sorry for them? Sometimes the quiet is good and sometimes you need others. Do you know why you need other people?

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Kelly Wallace Kelly Wallace

Valentine’s Day Is A No Win

Very few things get on my actual nerves but this is one of them: Valentine’s Day. I mean what the heck are we supposed to do with this day anyway? It is all fun and games for kids or for the ones in the dating scene… where “all the feels” is a real thing! It is a lot like Halloween without the costumes. Don’t you think?

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Kelly Wallace Kelly Wallace

What's In A Word?

A word can be a powerful tool. It helps you focus and concentrate. A word can add meaning to your life and your vocabulary.

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Kelly Wallace Kelly Wallace

Celebrating Your Own Successes

When I started my 2019 “starting from scratch” journey, I was a bit intimidated. I didn’t know what to expect in 2019. I had a tiny team with big hearts who were passionate about what I thought I wanted to do and shared my vision.

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Kelly Wallace Kelly Wallace

O' Christmas Tree

When I was a young girl, I used to sit in the dark in my family’s living room and stare at the Christmas tree. I’d dream of Christmases past, present, and future. I’d get lost in the magical silence that only Christmas can bring while the lights glistened, and the tinsel hung on my tree. In my opinion, a Christmas tree reflects a sort of anticipation and excitement; it offers HOPE.

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Kelly Wallace Kelly Wallace

What If Your Best Isn't Good Enough?

The disappointment of not being good enough is something we all experience. You know what I am talking about… one day all is good. The next, someone said this or that and in the court of public opinion, your reputation is going downhill fast.

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Kelly Wallace Kelly Wallace

Are You In It To Win It?

With that said, as I walked out of Bank of America Stadium after the opening season loss my beloved Carolina Panthers took, I wondered how to incorporate the mixed emotions I felt into a blog for you. After taking another L, the next week, I knew I really needed to write a blog to help me get through, what could be, a very long football season. 

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Kelly Wallace Kelly Wallace

My Top 5 Reality and Benefits of “Back to School”

My youngest son is about to embark on his “last first day of school” everthis week. He is a senior in college! Where do that time go anyway? I’m much too young to have a senior in college! I don’t know whether to laugh or cry.

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Kelly Wallace Kelly Wallace

If Someone Wrote a Review About You, Would You Be Five Star Worthy?

When my husband and I started our business 21 years ago, Google wasn’t really a thing yet. Our business grew from word of mouth referrals… Sometimes those were positive and sometimes negative. Today, for nearly 9 in 10 consumers, an online review is as important as a personal recommendation.

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Kelly Wallace Kelly Wallace

It's My Birthday!! Here Are The Things I Have Learned So Far!

Since it is my birthday week (HEY THERE fellow Cancerians!!!) I figured I’d compile a list of things to share with you since I am considered wiser and probably way past over-the-hill. Here is some lessons I’ve accumulated over the years that I’d like you to know!

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Kelly Wallace Kelly Wallace

Summer "To-Do" List

It’s officially the first week of summer. And though I’m counting down the weeks until football preseason, I’m also trying to be more present in each season of my life. With that in mind, I created a Summer “To Do” List for all of us! Let me know which one of these you do! You know I love experiencing new things with you.

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Kelly Wallace Kelly Wallace

The Negative Nellie Guide To Starting From Scratch

I have been distracted by negativity lately on all levels. The squeaky wheel gets the grease so to speak. Squeaky wheel being my thoughts. You know thoughts become actions right? I am upset at myself for being distracted. Not all of the time mind you, just sometimes; but enough some of the time to see what it is doing. Time to take matters into my own hands and start from scratch!

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Kelly Wallace Kelly Wallace

"I Only Have ___ Summers Left With Them."

“I can’t believe they are going to kindergarten!”

“Where did the time go?”

“I only have 5 more summer vacations with them!”

These are statements I have seen and heard repeated lately over social media and in conversations. I have lived all of these statements and thought my heart would break thinking I only had a certain amount of time left with my kids.

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