With home values plummeting in recent years, some homeowners who need to sell in today’s market find themselves stuck owing more than their home is worth. In this situation, short selling may become a viable option. What is a short sale: A short sale is simply a sale in which the proceeds are not sufficient to cover all outstanding obligations […]
Working and playing in New York City is exciting and profitable, however housing is expensive. For this reason, many people move to New Jersey along the Midtown Direct train line. If you’re considering moving to New Jersey, check out Morristown. The commute to their downtown office is short while keeping their home life worlds away from the chaos of New […]
As a US expat, you can exclude $91,400 or more of your foreign-earned income on your 2009 expat tax return. You and your spouse can get the exclusion on Form 2555, each subject to the limit. To qualify for the foreign earned income exclusion, you must meet each of the two tests. The exclusion limit is calculated based on the […]
Should you spend less money buying a fixer-upper or more money buying a repaired house? That is the question. While there are no simple answers to those questions, here are some tips to keep in mind when making your choice: 1. Do the math. One of the keys to determining whether or not to buy a “fixer superior” is determining […]
3 ways to use empathic content marketing When I say the word “empathy,” what do you associate it with? Kindness towards a family member going through a difficult time? Support your partner when he has had a bad day? However, does a business-related example come to mind? I guess a lot of people don’t associate “empathy” with buying or selling. […]
A mobile home is equipped with all the advantages of modern life. It can bring you a new experience away from the hassles of towns and cities. Mobile home, as the name suggests, is a mobile home that is equipped with full plumbing, electrical, and heating installations and is typically less expensive than site-built homes. I think by now you […]
A General Durable Power of Attorney (GDPOA) is often suggested as a means of avoiding guardianship or “living probate.” While such a document is an important tool in a comprehensive estate plan, the GDPOA alone, or in conjunction with just a last will and testament, may not provide the protection the author seeks. A GDPOA is a legal document that […]
Main hazardous chemicals in the home Air fresheners: many contain formaldehyde, a known and highly toxic carcinogen; Phenol: Skin contact can cause swelling, burning, peeling and hives, cold sweats, seizures, circulatory collapse, coma, and potentially death. Ammonia: Harmful to eyes, respiratory tract and skin. Bleach: Highly corrosive, can irritate or burn skin, eyes, and respiratory tract. May cause pulmonary edema, […]
The Spanish mission style of architecture served functional and aesthetic purposes when it was first produced in California. “Padres” or priests from Spain came to the California coast to build their missions and convert the natives, and the style of the missions was a reflection of the great cultural soup that was being prepared. Native Californians used his skill, priests […]
A friend and fellow investor asked me an interesting question the other day. “Sean, how can I make myself stand out from the crowd when targeting past foreclosures with direct mail?” he asked. Don’t you think that’s a great question? I do… and here’s why: 1) Real estate investors as a whole seem too often to get caught up in […]
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