Similar to how political pundits claim this election cycle will be the biggest in a generation, this year could be the biggest year in recent memory in terms of mortgage lending and the residential real estate industry in general. (And if you think I have a piece of trading land in Florida, I’d like to…
Category: Real Estate
Fix it and Flip it – How I Lost Money on Real Estate
I have met many people who have lost money when they sold their homes. In fact, I am one of those people, and it has happened to me more than once. There are a number of factors that can cause a financial loss when you sell your home, including needing to sell at the wrong…
Timeshare information shows system failures
It all depends on how you look at it. Whether you are looking from an industry perspective or a consumer perspective, the timeshare industry can look very different depending on your point of view. Reading Diamond Resorts’ second quarter financial report, it’s clear that their IPO last month is having an impact on how they…
Sell a house in foreclosure
When most people are notified by their lender that their home is soon to be foreclosed, they think all is lost. While it’s a tough time, the good news is that you still have options that won’t hurt you as much financially, like a short sale. This will allow you to sell your home before…
5 Christmas decoration ideas for your mobile home
Planning to hit the road this Christmas with your family? You’ll want to add some holiday cheer to your RV. From using ribbons and bows on the walls to hanging strings of lights around the windows, and from adorning the living room with a decorative Christmas tree to putting a couple of stuffed reindeer on…
Can China’s cheap pointe shoes succeed in the dancewear industry?
Made in China. If you are a consumer anywhere in the world, you will have seen this label on thousands of different products. For many consumers, this label can mean that the product they buy is going to be priced lower than a regional item of the same type. To others, the name implies sweatshops,…
The pros and cons of using a property manager to rent your property
One of the biggest advantages of having a property manager is that they don’t just take care of all the actual management for you: tenant selection, completion of proper paperwork, inspections, etc. – but they also do much of the bookkeeping. From most of my property managers, I would get a monthly statement detailing gross…
Is a Composting Toilet Right for You? 5 important questions to ask yourself
Composting toilets are an alternative type of toilet that converts human waste into organic matter, or compost, that can be added back to your garden soil. While it’s true that modern composting toilets are clean, odorless, and relatively easy to install, they’re not necessarily the best option for everyone. Buying a composting toilet is also…
How can you sell your home in “as is” condition?
There are a plethora of home buying companies across the country that advertise that they want to buy homes “as is,” plus they can pay for them in cash and close much faster than a conventional buyer. So why would you want to contact one of these companies in your area if you have a…
How do you select the right real estate investment software solution?
If you are a real estate investor, broker or agent, if you have reached that point where you want to get serious about real estate investing and have finally decided that you want to purchase a real estate investment software solution to run a cash flow. analysis for you, then this article is for you….