Category: Real Estate
How to find a concrete contractor
I, like many other homeowners, worry about who to call when I have a home repair or remodeling project. Most people only use the phone book or the internet to find a contractor, but that’s like flipping a coin. You will not get the best result from doing that. I have an old house, built…
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Your budget and rent with option to buy
Buying a home is likely to be the most expensive purchase you will ever make. And if you’ve waited a long time for this day to come, you’ve undoubtedly thought about the features you want; maybe you’re craving a large master bedroom with walk-in closets or maybe a gourmet kitchen with granite countertops. While you…
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An economic tsunami is coming – prepare for this perfect storm – your lifestyle depends on it!
America is at a crossroads. Economic fundamentals, market cycles, and demographic trends are converging and threatening the long-term economic prosperity that Americans have grown accustomed to. The combination of baby boomers going through their peak spending years, a record number of Americans retiring, and a government in crisis over how to pay for it is…
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5 ways to extend the life of your commercial HVAC system
HVAC units play a crucial role in maintaining the comfortable indoor environment in any commercial property. Because they continually work to maintain indoor air quality, they can cost a fortune in energy bills and that’s not including the cost of repairs and maintenance. If you want to save money on your general maintenance, you need…
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How Fortunes Can Be Made From Real Estate E-books
It is well known that such knowledge can make you rich. This can be very true when it comes to real estate. If you know that a property is worth $ 15,000 more than the sale price, this knowledge can be worth as much as $ 15,000 to you. E-books on real estate are another…
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How to find a real estate investment club: avoid the bad clubs and succeed with the good ones
One of the best resources for a real estate investor is your local real estate investment club. These groups can be great resources for networking and learning, but you need to be careful, as there are some types of clubs that exist for the sole purpose of splitting your money. Let’s keep in mind that…
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Assembling the short sale package
Each lender has their own requirements to include in a short sale package. Here are the most common things lenders require before they start considering a short sale: 1.) A hardship letter from the landlord describing what is causing the late payments and what the landlord has done to try to change the situation. The…
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Moving: Tips for Packing Large, Small, and Uncomfortable Items
Most of those who move are so happy to finally arrive in their new home that they may overlook broken dishes or a scratch on the dining room table. But there is no reason for your household items to become victims of the move. With a little care and planning, your household items will arrive…
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A promissory note trap: lending without understanding is expensive
the history Names and locations have been changed to protect privacy. The widow, Paula Raymond, was 84 years old and was feeling the effects of aging. She had been living alone after her husband’s death in 2009. She lived in the same 60-year-old house they bought 55 years ago, in 1954. The house hadn’t been…
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BIG TAX BENEFITS? Qualified Opportunity Zones
I got another call last week about someone who wanted to invest in an Opportunity Zone (OZ). Did I ask why? “And they said,” To save taxes and earn more money. “ Okay, I get it and that’s a good answer, but what is the plan? How will you save money on taxes? How much…
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