In the wake of Hurricane Katrina’s long track record of destruction, the real estate market will be affected perhaps in ways that are not fully understood or expected. If the recent hurricane recovery story is true, there will be several good things to come from all the destruction. Let us hope so, as those who live in the Delta region […]
This is a nasty topic. Not because surety bonds are inherently bad, but because it is a subject of great distress to contractors and their insurance/bond agents. For example: Why is the bail bond company taking money from me when I can see Am I in a weak cash position? I need it to successfully carry out the new project. […]
Record low interest rates create another refinancing boom. Banks and brokers benefit big time, but what about you and me? Just because your interest rate goes down doesn’t mean you’re saving money. Refinancing could look good and still hurt you. Sometimes refinancing can save you thousands of dollars and get you closer to your goals, but is it always a […]
I have often heard it said that life on a tugboat is not for everyone. And I must say from experience that this is so! I have been asked many times what kind of work we did on the ship. It’s far from a stupid question because most people who have seen a tugboat have only seen it from a […]
When you want to buy the house of your dreams, you would have to make a purchase offer. In real estate, this is how you formally express your intent to buy. If the seller accepts his offer, that is when he can begin the actual purchase. Since things are going well, you can own your dream home without having to […]
After another heart-wrenching outburst over a petty Monique issue, I took her to a doctor for evaluation and he referred her to a psychiatrist. I took a very apprehensive but positive Mouse on her date, but walked out with Monique in a rage and dressed never to go on another date again. That day we had planned to have a […]
When spring is in the air, it not only means that summer is just around the corner, but that the real estate market is about to pick up and a large number of houses will be bought and sold in the coming months. The first question that often arises when someone starts thinking about selling their home is whether to […]
Selling your home to a cash ownership company can be advantageous for many reasons, and doing so doesn’t necessarily mean you have to pack up and move, either. Today, there are several property buying companies that are willing to buy your house from you and will often allow you to rent the house to them after they take possession. One […]
Paying off your loans or debts on time is one of the fastest and easiest ways to avoid having your home foreclosed on. However, this may not be feasible as certain situations or circumstances may arise that simply make it impossible for you to earn much-needed money to repay the loans. When you are laid off from your workplace or […]
People from all walks of life, active and retired, decide to become real estate agents for many reasons. Many enjoy working closely with the public, being able to respond to their own schedules, and seeing greater reward for their efforts. Some are interested in buying real estate for themselves and think that as agents they will have better access and […]
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