In today’s competitive real estate market, it still amazes me how few agents know how to communicate their real estate business story to a home buyer and seller. First impressions count, and you need to be verbally and visually prepared to tell your story and why the consumer should use you and not the competition. Shortly after I started in […]
It’s no secret that being in debt is one of the most stressful life events one can experience. But for most types of debt, there are solutions. Many creditors, such as credit card companies and medical facilities, will be happy to set up payment plans for you to ensure your debt is taken care of. Some hospitals even have funds […]
(1) Rental The location of a building inadvertently contributes a lot to the high/low cost of construction. The Nigerian case for the class has a long way to affect the cost of construction in general, especially Lagos. What happens in our urban areas is class segregation, a case where you were once poor and you adapted to the slums and […]
When you plan to move, your current home will likely need some improvements; otherwise, you probably wouldn’t move in the first place. If you’re getting ready to put your home on the market, it’s wise to do some major repairs and renovations so you can get the most out of your asset. Read on to learn what major and minor […]
Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) is an investment vehicle that provides real estate holdings. It is similar to mutual fund investments with a diversified investment matrix; In addition, it has some tax advantages. In asset management, REITs can provide diversification for a portfolio. Due to the unique nature of REITs, a fund that invests in real estate can provide a […]
When you are journaling for your child, one of the simplest and most dramatic ways to start a journal entry is with a description of the weather or something about nature that you have recently observed. Because? Writing about the weather and nature invokes a spiritual response in us, inviting us to become aware and appreciate this moment, this day. […]
If you are in control of money, you can go to work because you want to. If money controls you then you go to work because you have to. This is a subtle difference in writing, but a big difference in the way you live your life. Even in the richest countries in the world, 99% of the population is […]
MAI appraisals are among the most sought after appraisals in the world of commercial real estate. MAI stands for Member of the Appraisal Institute, a trade organization that oversees appraisers and holds them to a higher standard than appraisers who are simply licensed and not affiliated with that organization. There are other commercial appraisal organizations active in the world of […]
At one time, Sliema, Malta’s largest city, had many very affordable guest houses. This was before the “discovery” of Malta as a tourist destination. Unfortunately, the guest houses have disappeared; the tourism department does not believe that they contribute to a positive image of the island. Yes. Not only are they considerably less expensive than most hotels, but they are […]
Your mailbox is out of limits. You don’t even own it. The moment you put your mailbox in front of your house, you abide by the rules of the post office. And if you use it for anything other than the postal business (and pay the fees), you’re looking for a battle. Below is a direct quote from the USPS […]
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