Many of you email me asking great questions and thought I’d share my answers with you all….I hear the market is changing and borrowing is tough…though I think That owning is better than renting. Any suggestions? Great question – and such a hot topic! 1- Buy a property in which you can see yourself living…
Recycled plastic lumber is fast becoming a common building material for decking and other outdoor buildings. This eco-friendly product is helping people to be more green during the manufacturing process. With that being said, is it possible to build a house out of plastic wood/timber? The answer is yes. It is possible to build a…
The overall outcome of any building structure depends on a single, very important decision – selecting the right professional building contractor. A poorly selected commercial building contractor is likely to produce a poor quality commercial building, which will cost more than was budgeted and may not be what was originally intended. Therefore, there are several…
In 2005, people spent 125% of their income. He spent the money he didn’t earn yet so he created a loan and paid interest on that loan every month. If you actually paid less interest on your money than you spent, vice versa. The returns you can expect from that hard-earned money largely depend on…
Various reasons have been given by many people and organizations as to why they go for green homes and buildings. Over the years, developers have been very keen to adhere to the standards set by the authorities with the aim of promoting sustainable living. Despite discussions and information campaigns, many of us are still ignorant…
Owning your own business is the American dream. Real estate agents or those considering opening their own residential real estate brokerage should read Dan Hamilton’s new soup-to-nuts book on setting up a successful brokerage. Real Estate Brokerage: A Guide to Success by Dan Hamilton, Thomson/South-Western, 2006, ISBN 0324379463, Paperback, 380 pages, $46.95 Written by an…
The acquisition of commercial real estate is often fraught with complex issues. Before closing on any purchase, a buyer should be thorough in his or her due diligence. It is imperative that buyers learn as much as they can about the property, existing conditions and restrictions, title issues, zoning ordinances, tenants, existing leases and environmental…
Despite the recession, real estate is a billion dollar market in all major developed and developing countries. What do you think is the first thing people look at when they turn around to buy a property? Photos of the property in question will be the answer. Humans respond better to visual stimuli. Therefore, quality and…
Few places in the Caribbean rival Puerto Rico for beauty and fewer still rival it for investment potential. As a territory of the United States, it has been recognized as one of those states nearly as many times over the past few decades. Political optimists predict that, within our lifetime, the US will add Puerto…
Merida real estate is an area known for its traditional Mexican homes near its charming colonial city center, and the surrounding Yucatan real estate region (of which it is the cultural and economic center) as well as a wide range of property types. The chain also offers – beachfront condos, vintage haciendas, state-of-the-art homes in…