Category: Real Estate

Commitment to purpose is at the core of building and maintaining a high performance culture in a unique and measurable way. While studies have consistently found a high positive correlation between employee engagement and financial performance, the data also shows that the correlation isn’t necessarily causal; And while employee...

Conventional and FHA mortgage loans have been around for a long time. Both will most likely be around for much longer as well. Even with the recent “mortgage bust,” as Wall Street calls it, both types of mortgage financing are here to stay. Actually, with the foreclosure crisis being...

Like much of the American economy, the commercial real estate market has been in a downturn in recent years. However, according to Moody’s Investor Service, US commercial retail prices have seen modest increases from November 2009 to January 2010. This is from a record low in October 2009. Is...

If you’re looking for simple ways to increase the value of your home, a sump pump is a great place to start. Why? They help keep the lower levels of your home, whether it’s a basement or cellar, dry year-round. Keep the basement dry By keeping your basement dry,...

Are you thinking of renovating your house with more creative things? Are you tired of your worn fabric curtains and no privacy on your windows? Blinds will certainly give your home the modern look you’ve always hoped for. Here are some tips to help you with the purchase and...

There seems to be a lot of confusion about how much real estate investment is really worth. Let’s talk about three common ways people calculate the value of their property. Choose a price This is how most homeowners set a price when they are ready to sell. They simply...

A healthy source of drinking water is the most important item to have on hand in the likely event of an emergency or disaster, after breathable air. Food, of course, would rank second among the most needed items in the event of natural or man-made disasters or emergencies. In...

If you’re thinking of buying real estate with Roth IRA funds, let me give you a little advice. Choose the right custodian. There are many examples of a rollover IRA successfully buying real estate, but the fees charged by multiple custodians can make a big difference. #1 – Uninvested...

Script: Jay’s Gourmet Cookery began as a home-based business that rented out a commercial kitchen for food preparation. Owner Jay was looking to expand so he could have his own private kitchen and expand his operations to a full time operation. SNAPSHOT Location of the company: New Orleans, LA...