Author: Minnie V. Muir
San Antonio Independent School District Welcome New Additions
The Douglas Academy Current and former students, community members and staff from the San Antonio Schools staff gathered in the historic auditorium of Douglass Academy on Sept. 26 for a homecoming celebration and dedication ceremony to mark the completion of a major construction and renovation project at the school. “Douglass Academy has a rich history
High-End Luxury Homes in Phoenix Housing Market Likely to Experience Further Price Declines
High-end million-dollar luxury properties are at substantial risk for additional price declines. July 2008 – Custom, million dollar luxury homes represent the weakest segment in the Phoenix housing market and are likely headed for additional price declines. This decline is part of an evolving market trend that is slowly resolving pricing inequities in the housing
Resume Help for Construction and Real Estate Industries – The Market Will Rise Again
Like the phoenix, whatever falls will rise again – the same can be said about the real estate and construction markets. Sure, its been a difficult 2-3 years in these flailing markets, but the it is slowly beginning to turn around. Even with states like Arizona, Florida, and Las Vegas experiencing significant issues with foreclosures
Advantages Of Setting Up An Office In The Central Business District And In Other Prime Location
When setting up a business, aside from a good business plan, it is important to use the right location. As in the maxim for real estate, it is all about location. Without a good site, a business idea may be good but will have less chances of success. On the other hand when a business
How to Sell Your House to a We Buy Houses Real Estate Investor – Can They Really Solve My Problems?
So you need to sell your house but you are on short time constraints. By you being stuck in a bad economy and Realtors selling houses slower than ever how in the world are you going to be able to sell an unwanted house? Well welcome to the New Year ladies and gentleman. In the
How to Inventory and Assign Value to Estate Personal Property
There is an old saying that goes: What is the best way to eat an elephant? One bite at a time! Personal property is the elephant of an estate. It is the responsibility that can take up most of your time, and it provides the estate with the least amount of money for the effort
Artisan Carved Custom Barn Doors
Custom sliding barn doors are a huge statement decor in luxury homes, be it farmhouse chic or urban minimalist interiors. Functional art, using artisan carved panels and incorporating them into interior doors, closets, library or study, gives the house an old world character, connecting to your roots and learning from the past. Hand carved, the
Staying in Discount Hotels
Discount hotels can be wonderful places to stay, while allowing you to save money on your hotel stay and have more to spend sightseeing or on other travel adventures. If you think that you might be interested in staying in a discount hotel it is important to do your research to make sure you select
Do-It-Yourself Earthbag Building – Yes You Can!
The two largest obstacles to home ownership are expensive building materials and overly complex construction methods that require specialized skills and equipment. The problem is so acute that over 70 percent of Americans are unable to afford contractor-built homes. With the current downturn in the economy and the loss of millions of jobs, the housing
Real Estate 101 – Listing Agent vs FSBO
The number of property owners selling their land independent of a realtor has seen a sharp decrease in recent years. In fact, it has dropped six percentage points over the last decade, according to the latest numbers from Chicago-based National Association of Realtors. As of the beginning of 2007, a mere 12 percent of all
Real Estate and the AMT: Rental Or Investment Property
The Alternative Minimum Tax is a very important consideration for taxpayers who own real estate because just about every tax rule applying to real estate is different for the AMT than it is for the Regular Tax. This article on Real Estate and the AMT will address those situations where the individual holds the real
How To Market Real Estate On YouTube To Win
How do agents and brokers successfully market real estate with YouTube? Why does it seem that some agents find huge success with video advertising on YouTube while others fail miserably? If you’re wondering if there are secrets to what they’re doing or a method to the madness…there is, and this article will cover those things.
Hard Money Lenders of California
There is a strong demand for housing in California. That is the good news. The poor news is that few can afford it. The market has rocketed away from control leaving investors to ponder other solutions. Many are turning to hard money lenders. The demand for housing in California. The California Association of Realtors says
Ten Dos and Don’ts to Help Sell Your Home for Top Dollar
A lot of sellers don’t put enough emphasis on fixing up their homes when they put them on the market. Even sellers with recently renovated homes need to do this work. There is stiff competition and every detail is important to help you sell fast and for top dollar. So if you want to sell