We receive many calls from mortgage brokers and borrowers for value verifications. In most cases, these requests are related to a refinance, a purchase money loan, or a construction loan. In each case, it is usually stated that the borrower would like to “feel” the value of the property before paying for a “full appraisal.” […]
A Delaware Statutory Trust (commonly known as a DST) is, as the name suggests, a legal entity created as a trust under Delaware state law. A DST is created for real estate investment purposes and is especially useful in a 1031 exchange. Under a DST, each investor owns a prorated share of the DST itself. […]
Coming Soon Project to Book New Home The coming soon project is an increasingly popular home marketing technique that gives sellers extra time to complete repairs, spruce up their home, and get it ready to be listed. This strategy has created controversy among buyers and agents, but is also a legitimate marketing tool for many […]
If there is one thing you can do to help yourself achieve anything you want in your life, and that thing is setting goals. Studies have shown that goal setting works and it works very well if you know how to set powerful, inspiring and motivated goals. However, most people don’t know how to set […]
PART 3 – Important food for thought PC or laptop? An inexpensive laptop and scheduling software to keep on top of your week and coaches and general computer business functions. I am finding more and more facilities using laptops for their portability when combined with simple wireless Internet service. You can run one machine and […]
Let’s clear this up. We hire law students fresh out of college to work in state and federal bureaucracy as regulators. To attract this talent, we offer to pay part of the costs of your tuition loan. We deliberately hire these so-called ‘hard workers’ because it’s hard to keep current regulators when big corporations always […]
Making the decision to start dating again can be daunting, especially if you just got out of a relationship. The thought of being intimate with someone new can be downright scary. It shouldn’t be, as it’s perfectly natural for people to move on and form new relationships. Sixty plus dating is different from any other […]
Not all Smoky Mountain cabin rentals are created equal. Everyone knows the basics to look for. How many bedrooms and bathrooms does it have? What part of the city is it in? How much does it cost? While these questions are important, it’s the questions you don’t ask that can turn your vacation rental into […]
A question many “for sale by owner” sellers ask is “how do I determine if a potential buyer can afford to buy my home?” In the real estate industry, this is known as “pre-qualifying” a buyer. You may think this is a complex process, but it’s actually quite simple and just involves a bit of […]
In this time of economic recession, one of the main challenges facing people, especially those who live in cities, is rent. The thought of a phone call from the owners or agents has led many to develop high blood pressure. I know you’ve been thinking about building your own house. I know you’re sick of […]