If you’ve been looking for a bank foreclosure listing service, you may be eager to buy your own property. However, if you want to go from looking for a bank foreclosure list to being the proud homeowner, you need to start by preparing to buy. Often times, this means taking care of the financing first. Foreclosures are priced to sell, […]
Direct Sales Team Versus Distributor: Which One Is Better For An International Market?
If you are looking to expand your sales into new markets, then there is a great question to ask yourself: do I build a direct sales presence or do I use a distributor? Each method has its advantages and disadvantages, but we are going to make a strong case for using one method over the other in almost every case. […]
Should landlords accept tenants with pets?
One of the interesting discussions I have with property owners is about pets and whether they should accept them. It’s a hot topic so I thought I’d lay out the pros and cons and some of the things you can do to offset the potential risk of accepting pets. 60% of Americans have pets! To get started, you need to […]
My local boer war hero
This is a biographical tribute to Harry Crandon, who was awarded the Victoria Cross for rescuing a comrade under heavy enemy fire during the Boer War in 1901. After his military career, he settled in my hometown and is buried here. With a summary of the war to put the action in perspective, and a short account of how the […]
How Much Liability Insurance Do You Need?
When most people consider their insurance needs, they typically only come up with certain types of coverage. Health insurance and life (or sometimes disability) insurance protect you and your loved ones; Auto and homeowner / renter insurance protects your major tangible assets. Personal liability insurance, often referred to as a “blanket” policy, is rarely on this list. But when a […]
Is your hotel ready for the millennial traveler?
Before we continue, let’s first make sure we’re on the same page about who we mean when we use the term ‘millennial traveler’. Millennials, also known as Generation Y or Next Generation, are people who were born between the early 1980s and early 2000s. They represent around 20% of international travelers and it is estimated that by 2020, they will […]
Five ways to help with remote home care
As children grow older, they often begin to worry about the health and well-being of their parents. Particularly when adult children live far away and not just down the street, the fear and worry about how the parents are doing can be almost overwhelming. By planning ahead and doing a little research, remote home care can be as easy as […]
What to offer for HUD foreclosures?
You’ve found your dream home and it’s a HUD foreclosure. You have taken a tour of the HUD home and it appears to be in good shape, only a few minor repairs. Unfortunately, he already made a big mistake. Your real estate agent, who is your uncle, has never sold a HUD foreclosure. You have no idea how much you […]
How To Make Money Like A Real Estate Bird Dog
There are many ways to earn money with Real Estate. In my opinion, one of the easiest ways to make money in this business is to become a Real estate bird dog. Stop before you run out the door! You will still have to work hard. However, many of us believe that it is much easier with fewer headaches than […]
Tips for Choosing a Perfect Home Inspection Company
Buying a new home is a great investment. Before investing your hard-earned money to buy a home you’ve dreamed of, it’s important that you check every aspect of it. One of the most important things is to have your entire home inspected before signing any contracts in the home buying process. The home inspection industry is full of competent home […]