Category: Real Estate
Invest in Rental Real Estate
It is interesting how rental real estate is treated as an investment. Like Rodney Dangerfield, he gets no respect. While conventional investments like stocks and bonds get the Financial Post and the Wall Street Journal, he does a search on “how to buy real estate” and you’ll discover all sorts of no-down-payment schemes that seem…
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US Residents Beware of Dangerous Offshore Products and Banking
From the beginning, this is my territory. I know the legalities and practicalities of the offshore world better than all but maybe 500 experts in the world. If you don’t know any of these people (and none of them are on the internet trying to sell you something), listen with both ears. I know that…
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5 Dangers of Driving with Minimum Utah State Policy Limits
#1 The 25/65 Peril in Bodily Injury Liability Coverage This is coverage that protects you from being sued if you are the at-fault driver in an accident and injure someone. The 25 refers to a limit of $25,000 per person you injure. Your insurance will pay up to $25,000 for one person’s injuries. Any amount…
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Important points to consider before buying a health insurance plan
A health insurance plan is an essential part of financial planning in this age of skyrocketing medical costs. Medical inflation has escalated to an all-time high, making it all the more important to purchase a health insurance plan that can sponsor hospitalization and medical treatment bills or expenses. It is important to evaluate and look…
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Renovation Loans: FHA 203(K), Fannie’s Homestyle Renovation Mortgage, and Conventional Rehabilitation Loans
With a plethora of homes still being sold as short sales and foreclosures, renovation loans are becoming increasingly popular with homebuyers. Many family homes are being redesigned for additional family members these days. As rental housing costs rise, families decide to live together and save money. There are multiple situations that could apply: boomerang kids,…
Read MoreReal Estate Agency – Real Estate Jobs in Abu Dhabi
Real Estate Agency Whether you’re looking for a new job, or simply want to make money in a fast-paced environment, a career in real estate can be a rewarding and lucrative opportunity. You’ll need to be willing to put in the work, but the rewards are well worth it. One of the most popular and…
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Church design tidbits: balconies and landscaping
In this article, we’ll give some design details for two unrelated, but important features of your church project: balcony seating and landscaping. Seats on the balcony When designed correctly, balcony seats have some benefits worth considering. Balconies can solve the problem of future expansion as the congregation grows and can allow a church with limited…
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Home Appraisal Values
Home appraisal values have experienced a decline from values a couple of years ago. Many lenders have moved to national appraisal companies in an effort to bring consistency to home appraisal values. Here’s some helpful advice on residential appraisals and things to keep in mind. Evaluation tips: It’s important to remember that if the property…
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Living in the Philippines – Best "Passive" Businesses to Start
For those OFWs and foreigners who wish to start a business, but do not wish to be involved with the stress of a business involving daily operations, employees, owners, inventory, etc., there are various opportunities available to foreigners living in the Philippines. Buy superior properties to fix up, improve them, and then rent or sell…
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Charleston, SC Real Estate – How to Find and Buy the Best Deals
Home prices for sale in Charleston, South Carolina decreased significantly in 2009. On average, home values in the Charleston area are 15% lower than they were in 2008. Lowest Property Values have caught the eye of local and international homebuyers looking for incredible deals at Charlestonproperties. If you’re looking to find a great deal on…
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