Altadena Real Estate – A Look at the Numbers
The real estate market in Altadena, CA is red hot. Homes for sale in Altadena command high prices and never stay on the market for long. Why? Realtors and residents alike will respond with an affirmation: Altadena is a very special place to live, work and relax. Altadena is a charming community located directly north […]
Six Steps to De-Stress College Dorm Decorating
It’s a daunting experience moving from home to a room with pale cinder block walls. For a student stepping foot into an empty college dorm with the first load of moving boxes, the absent warmth of collected household heirlooms and familiar accents, from Afghans to wall clocks, can suddenly feel like lost nirvana. If you’re […]
What you can expect to pay a Playa del Carmen real estate agent
Paying someone else for a job, even if they have done a good job, is never something to be expected. The same goes for Playa del Carmen Realtors. Some consider real estate agent fees to be a necessary evil. Some just can’t spend the time and resources to sell their home or buy their home […]
Work yourself out of a job
This may sound like the worst advice you’ll ever receive, but it’s the reality: job security increases when your mindset is to eliminate your job. How can it be? Employees who actively seek ways to eliminate the need for their particular responsibilities find creative ways to get work done faster, easier, and more productively than […]
The Howey Test (also known as Why Private Money Investing Involves the SEC)
Have you ever heard of the ‘Howey’ test? If you want to raise money from private investors to finance real estate investments, you need to know what the Howey test is and what it means for you. J. Howey was a Florida businessman who sold real estate contracts to finance the development of citrus groves […]
Luxury Real Estate Marketing Essentials: Integrity Is Just the Price of Admission
Many luxury real estate marketers try to set themselves apart from the competition by claiming they have integrity in their listings. Most real estate professionals who have enjoyed longevity in their field have integrity or they would not be in business. And, those unscrupulous few are often the ones who use the “I” word in […]
Apartment Bathroom Decorating Ideas – Part 1
Stylish and functional, an apartment bathroom is designed to cope with limited space and busy living. Choose simple shapes and smooth, shiny surfaces for a modern look. Creating a stylish and easy-care bathroom in a small space is a common problem for many people, and in particular for city dwellers, where space is at a […]
How to become a real estate agent
As you probably know, there are many things that need to be considered to become a real estate agent in any state. There are many requirements that you need to try to meet and on top of that you need to be sure that you are doing what you need to achieve in order to […]
Things to consider before renting a property
If in case you cannot sell your house, it is a better option to lease it. The lease will actually still earn some income from that investment. Although finding a good tenant can be a daunting task, it can be easier if you know the basics before you rent your property. The article discusses the […]
How do I get my insurance check endorsed by my mortgage company? An insider’s guide
A property loss, to say the least, is a complicated and time-consuming process. Getting that insurance check (also called a loss spin) is often only half the battle. If you have a mortgage, your mortgage servicer, as well as the entities that invest in your loan (such as Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac) have a […]