Although we hear many opinions about interest rates and their trends and impacts, very few people seem to understand the meaning and importance/relevance of these rates in various areas of our lives. After many decades of involvement in political campaigns, leadership, leadership planning/training, real estate, financial sales and consulting, etc., I firmly believed that one… Continue reading
Category: Real Estate
Loans: Take Control of Your Money – Start Your Own Credit Union
When you have a low income, it’s very hard to get credit. And yet, most of us couldn’t make certain purchases directly, even if we got a decent wage. This is where Credit Union offers a real alternative. Governed by a volunteer board of directors that is elected by its members, a Credit Union is… Continue reading
5 secrets that turn ideas into products that sell
So you had a great brainstorm of what is going to be (or already is) a new product. You know that others like you will be so relieved once they see how you have solved that annoying problem. You developed the prototype. You found a manufacturer. He borrowed money to build a website (and it… Continue reading
What is a building under construction (BUC) loan?
Most of us prefer to buy a partially finished housing unit because it is cheaper. In addition, we have the advantage of selecting the most desirable location and living space. Buying early can result in a lot of savings because developers often offer more benefits and discounts than fully finished housing units. Do you know… Continue reading
Smart Strategies for Renting Homes, Condos, Duplexes, and Townhomes in a Tight Real Estate Market
1. Searching for houses and searching for apartments are two completely different animals and require different approaches. In apartments there is always another one available next week. In homes, each one is unique, and once rented it disappears. That’s why being prepared is especially important when you need a home. That’s particularly true of high-end… Continue reading
Applications of Calculation in Real Estate Development
Calculus has many real-world uses and applications in the physical sciences, computer science, economics, business, and medicine. I will briefly touch on some of these uses and applications in the real estate industry. Let’s start by using some calculation examples in speculative real estate development (ie the construction of new homes). Logically, a new home… Continue reading
Invest in Real Estate – 4 Investment Options
Investing in real estate is satisfying and lucrative, when done right. It can help you diversify your investment portfolio as well as generate additional income. Many real estate investments do not require you to deal directly with tenants. Plus, you can buy a property by paying only a fraction of the full price, then paying… Continue reading
An Easy Way to Double $400 Dollars
Fusing between the apparent and the abstract, the typical result of an investment should be a profit. In this industry you can really make a fortune with a few well placed investments, but which ones? Of course, the stock market is fair standard and putting money into some of the major chips is a relatively… Continue reading
Types of building maintenance services
Building maintenance is essential for all buildings as it helps keep the facility looking good as well as ensuring the strength of the structure. Professional building maintenance services ensure that a building is in tip-top condition and also help secure a good price if a building is put up for sale. There are different types… Continue reading
For Sale By Owner – Blessing or Curse?
There is currently a large amount of real estate for sale. Almost everywhere, you’ll find “For Sale” signs dotting the landscape of communities across the country. Newspapers contain page after page of real estate listings, while newsstands offer a plethora of magazines showcasing every type of real estate imaginable. With so much real estate for… Continue reading