In today’s real estate market, a home-built website, an ad in the local newspaper, and a yard sign with directional signs on the corner are not enough. For most homeowners for sale (FSBOs), there is little incentive to invest the time and effort to create a meaningful web presence, and the long-term upfront costs of running ads in local newspapers…
There is no rule that says you can’t sell your own. In fact, there are other homeowners just like you who have done FSBO (For Sale By Owner). However, there are several things that need consideration in order for the process to be successful and beneficial on your part. Home Value: You can’t just put an FSBO sign in front…
What is a roofing contractor? Well, a roofing contractor is someone who agrees to complete an undertaking, such as a residential or commercial flat roof. In exchange for completing the commitment, the contractor would receive compensation. This is where the term contractor was coined, someone who completes a contract in lieu of money. Sometimes if the roofing contractor can’t finish…
The case of Nearfield Ltd v. Lincoln Nominees Ltd and another [2006], dealt with the issue of the interpretation of a contractual term in an agreement. The first defendant was a company appointed by the second defendant. The first defendant was incorporated in the British Virgin Islands. In April 2002, the plaintiff company entered into a joint venture agreement (“JVA”)…
Storage is not a new concept. People have been storing up little treasures and precious trinkets ever since early man decided to hide his collection of saber-toothed tiger necklaces under his mammoth-skin rug so his wife wouldn’t force him to throw them away. Our storage methods have become more sophisticated over the years, but for many the principle remains the…
Let’s talk about cars, specifically car leasing Average life of a car in the 60s – 6 to 8 years Average life of a car manufactured today – 15 to 20 years So what happened? Technology and innovation! Just like in the case of humans, this century has seen an exponential increase in the life of vehicles. Thanks to the…
Some retirement communities are planned, others just happen. Urban planners sometimes refer to the latter as NORC – “naturally occurring retirement communities.” They have become an attractive way for older people to age successfully at home by taking advantage of community support services and volunteer programs. It is estimated that there are thousands of these natural retirement communities in the…
A bond is an unsecured loan that you offer to a business. The company does not provide any security for the obligation, but pays a higher interest rate to its creditors. In the event of bankruptcy or financial hardship, bondholders are paid later than bondholders. Debentures are different from stocks and bonds, although all three are types of investment. Let’s…
A cabochon is the name given to a gemstone or other material that has been polished and shaped into a piece that has a convex top and a smooth, flat bottom. This is opposed to similar designs that may have been faceted. This process is more common for opaque gemstones or opaque acrylic pieces, as this technique really helps bring…
Tenant Pro 7 is the #1 property management software used by over 18,000 property management companies that operate their rental units. The software seems to integrate seamlessly with Microsoft and produces over 45 out-of-the-box documents. In addition, the system integrates with Quickbooks, provides electronic payment processing that enables online resident payment and resident credit card processing, offers background checks, and…