You were so proud of your watercolor of some roses. You had achieved a good drawing as a basis for painting. You loved the composition and how it spanned the image plane. The light spread through the roses and gave you just the effect you were looking for by balancing the shadows from very dark […]

Today, in leasing, and particularly in commercial and retail real estate, it is common to come across the word ‘depreciation’. In short, the word explains the concept of incentive cost recovery from the landlord for the duration of the lease. In this real estate market we need to attract tenants to the property and encourage […]

The days of making tens of thousands of dollars in a short space of time with real estate investing are long gone. However, that is not to say that there is no cash. You just have to remember to set your sights a little lower when it comes to profitability. You should also plan what […]

Travel insurance should be an integral part of any vacation plan. This type of insurance can give you peace of mind while you travel and when you are already on vacation. However, many people (and potential tourists) choose to avoid purchasing travel insurance for one reason in particular: its rate. In fact, travel coverage can […]

I wonder how many of you are great readers. You know the type, the ones who can read a book a week or review endless data and tips to help them develop a financial plan to guide them on the path to prosperity. However, if you’re like most people and don’t have the time to […]

Becoming a bail bondsman is not as easy as you might think. As any agent will tell you, you can’t be somebody today and a bail bondsman tomorrow. It doesn’t even take weeks and most of the time it takes months to complete the entire application process, finish education, pay fees and receive a license. […]

In the modern era of renewable resources, many people are turning to shipping containers as an alternative to wood and brick to use as building materials for their projects. Shipping containers have a myriad of uses, including construction, temporary storage, and rental facilities. But many people wonder, “where to buy a shipping container?” Purchasing Shipping […]

Many smaller foreclosure cleanup businesses obtain work from larger mortgage field service companies. The foreclosure cleanup and junk removal industry is on the rise, as evident in foreclosure industry reporting data from sources like RealtyTrac, an online marketplace for foreclosures. According to RealtyTrac, 3,825,637 foreclosure applications were reported on US properties in 2010. That’s a […]

Are you looking to buy real estate? If so, you are looking for real estate for sale. Whether you’re looking to buy a home, apartment complex, or land, you have several search options. There are many classified sites and property sites online where these types of properties are for sale. With that said, you may […]

As a real estate coach, I often answer all kinds of questions for agents about how they can do their best and what kind of business practices will help improve their business. Recently, I’ve been getting a lot of questions from agents about which real estate brokerage is right for them. Here are some of […]