A property owner may have a wealth of information about the specifications of their home. However, knowing one’s property and closing a deal are two completely different things. Many homeowners falsely believe that sell-by-owner transactions are the best option. They may choose this type of transaction to maximize profits, minimize expenses, or because they think […]

Many people write to me and ask me how they can use the law of attraction to manifest their ideal love partner. Many have been hurt in past relationships and don’t want to re-create the same pain again with a new partner. Until I successfully manifested MY dream partner, I had no idea that there […]

Some investors have been aware of the tax benefits of a 1031 exchange for years. Others are new to the game and may be wondering what all the fuss is about. They hear the phrase “let’s 1031 do that” from real estate agents, lawyers, or other investors, but they may not be clear on what […]

Not everyone lives in a normal house, some people live in prefabricated houses. These are mobile-type houses, but people live in them every day. Many people don’t think they could possibly refinance their mobile home because it’s not bricks and mortar. Well, fortunately it is possible to refinance many mobile homes. Most lenders consider these […]

Your commercial tenant did not pay rent. You have heard that things are not going very well for them, but now it shows. As a property manager, it is your duty and obligation to resolve the issue as quickly as possible. When the tenant has not paid by the due date, you have effectively breached […]

Something happened to me in May 2006. It was so horrible that it still bothers me today. Someone tried to kill me. It was the Friday before Mother’s Day, May 12, 2006. Our house had been for sale, but my husband had let the contract of sale expire. He lived there rent-free, as he still […]

If you’re having trouble selling your home in the current economic downturn, there are options. Many people have had their houses on the market for 6, 7, 8 months or more without any offers. You may need to sell your home due to a job transfer, divorce, increase in family size, or perhaps your payments […]

Properties or real estate are not considered truly liquid investment instruments since individual properties or real estate are not exchangeable. Therefore, identifying land or real estate in which to invest can require a great deal of time and effort, and much depends on how familiar investors are with the particular segment of the market corresponding […]

When deciding to sell your house you have two options. You can use the services of a real estate broker, or you can sell it yourself to a “We Buy Houses for Cash” company. Each scenario has its pros and cons, which we describe below. Every situation is different and we want to make sure […]