You glance right, then left. Next your eyes focus on the defender in front of you as your feet dance around him. You dribble the ball another five feet, stop, turn on a dime.
I was once told by a boss “if you want to understand real estate you must understand finance.” Talk about a scary sentence. “Finance?” This, is not what I had in mind as a neophyte to the real estate industry.
It is easy to get lost in the negative headlines. The other day I found myself fall prey to a negative article that spoke poorly about the subprime companies that failed and how they were the impetus for this current financial debacle.
I love Thin Mint Girl Scout cookies. Luckily for me, one of my coworkers brought in several boxes of the delicious cookies she ordered weeks earlier. When I was handed a box, I noticed that they appeared smaller than last year.
I love walking around Costco to see how much of a specific product a company can package and sell. Why get a pack of four paper towels when you can get a 12 pack? The list goes on and on, but the one commonality throughout the store is simple — buying in bulk saves you money.
The media tends to get caught up on buzz phrases. One of my favorite phrases from the election, which has carried over to the current economic situation, is “Main Street.
The other day, my friend called and asked if I had a blank copy of an apartment lease. He had a new roommate moving in and wanted to protect himself from liability.
Understanding current financing requirements will save anyone interested in rehabbing real estate foreclosures a great deal of heartache down the road.
I’m a big fan of “how to” guides. I love it when a guide lays out steps that make sense in real world conditions. Below I offer a quick reference, or “how to guide,” for buying your first home.
