Bankruptcy protection is often used to stop foreclosure and give the debtor the opportunity to restructure mortgage arrears on affordable payment terms. When borrowers fall behind on their mortgage, the bank usually insists on paying ALL the past-due mortgage arrears in advance, or within a very short period of two to three months. This financial […]
Category: Real Estate
Virtual real estate is a booming business. Better known as website flipping, it has almost become an art form in recent years with people from all walks of life trying to do it successfully. There are plenty of website flippers out there, but the big money earners prefer to stay out of sight, earning thousands […]
Imagine, you are standing on the sidewalk, looking at an average house. You see the siding, the windows, the front door, and high up, you see the roof. Does the roof have asphalt shingles? Wood shakes maybe? Maybe it is made of metal or rubber tiles? What you see is where the focus goes, but […]
Have you ever walked through a model home and admired the furnishings? Have you seen a piece that would fit perfectly in your home and wish you could get it? Well, you can and for much less than buying at a retail furniture store. You can buy model home furniture if you know what you’re […]
As an architect, when designing new homes for clients, they first come to me with standard tastes that you would see in any home in any neighborhood. What I’m trying to do is expand their architectural vocabulary and be bold in what they’re trying to do, without spending a lot more money. Part of that […]
For most retailers, wholesalers, and distributors, inventory is the largest single asset on their balance sheet. In many ways, your inventory defines who you are and your strategic position in the marketplace. Define your customer’s needs and their expectations of you. Legions of cost accountants are employed to accurately capture and capitalize all direct inventory […]
There are many different and easy ways to make a house look even more attractive, even if you have no intention of selling it on the market. A few gallons of paint, renovating a small area of your home, or upgrading the look of your lawn can instantly change the look of your home. Some […]
Although we hear a lot of 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 campaigning, leadership, leadership training/planning, real estate, financial sales and consulting, etc., I was a […]
It’s an American dream…buying your dream home…a house you can proudly call HOME. However, buying a house can be quite complicated because your head tells you one thing and your heart tells you another. So before you go ahead and think about getting a mortgage to buy a house or a condo/apartment or receiving commercial […]
When you decide to buy a house in Northern Cyprus there are many different things to learn. Real estate in Cyprus has changed dramatically in the last ten years. Since 2004, investment in the real estate market has been fluid and changing, but constantly growing. With different types of properties available, from a small apartment […]