There are actually two home values, the homeowner value and the potential buyer value. Unfortunately, both values are emotional and not based on market data. The owner has time at home, family, years of memories, children growing up, maintenance, perhaps blood sweat and tears in room additions, kitchen or bathroom remodel. Obviously, the owner values […]
Whether you call them trailers, mobile homes, or more accurately, manufactured homes, they are worth incorporating into your real estate investment plan. Manufactured homes are the most affordable type of housing available and there is a huge demand for affordable housing in the United States today. Consider that in December 2004, the median price for […]
In our Madness Chronicles episode 34, we will see the insanity of the government paying the dead and more.. Remember, insanity is a state of mental illness, serious and extremely foolish behavior, and a state of frenzied or chaotic activity. Let’s take a look at the government spending craze. Our government agencies recently admitted to […]
Yes, you can be a hero and have the best year of your life “One in 10 homeowners is not making their mortgage payment.” “One in six homeowners has a backward mortgage.” “Seven out of 10 homeowners who lose their home to foreclosure did not contact a real estate agent or lender prior to foreclosure.” […]
Today’s first-time home buyers are inundated with a wealth of information on how to get their first home loan. It’s obvious and simple what first time home buyers want when looking for a loan. They want clear information, they want to be educated on the steps required to get a loan, and most importantly, they […]
An All-State guard in high school, James Toney, was offered a basketball scholarship to play at Seton Hall. James struggled with drug addiction. In 1973, he was jailed for drug possession while his son was still a baby. When he was released, James agreed to give up his parental visitation rights to his son’s stepfather, […]
Some electricity providers offer some alternative ways for low-credit or no-credit Texas energy consumers to have their electric service turned on without having to fork out the equivalent of 1 month’s rent for many of these Texas electricity customers. You’ll hear three different options when it comes to low-deposit or no-deposit electric service. These options […]
Financial markets around the world have been in a delirium for the past month. The Greek stock market continued its decline as it fell over 41% last year! The anxiety related to the Greek default also spread to all the major markets in the world. Everyone from NYSE to FTSE is experiencing a sell-off! It […]
Real estate investors buying foreclosures are increasingly finding apartment buildings with leases of existing cellular antennas. Cell phone tower leases can be a foreclosure buyer’s best friend. However, buying foreclosed properties with a cell site lease is not easy, but the deals are there. Even the savvy real estate investor who buys a lot of […]
It is an important question when it comes to home improvement. Any homeowner planning a project must determine whether or not a permit is necessary before proceeding with any work. Home improvement projects that involve structural work and extensive electrical or plumbing work require a permit. This applies to both DIY projects and any work […]