Commercial Real Estate Guide
Written by Jessica Clark on January 11, 2012 – 8:11 pmCommercial Real Estate refers to the property that has potential to generate extra income for the owner of real estate. Commercial real estate generally includes office buildings, retail properties, apartment units, condos and raw land. Every property that can produce revenue for the owner is known as commercial real estate. It doesn’t include habitable real estate like houses or apartment buildings.
In 21st century, large number of people is generating income with commercial real estate. Commercial real estate business is based on certain principles. These principles are generally same for property owner, developer as well as for commercial real estate agent. C
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Citi Bonus Cash Back Reward Categories for Winter 2012 – Plus a $100 Bonus
Written by Robert White on January 7, 2012 – 12:44 pmAs a followup to my recent post about Chase Freedom bonus categories for 2012 (and their $200 signup bonus), here’s some info on the bonus categories for the Citi Dividend Platinum Select credit card…
As you’re likely aware, many credit card companies have switched to a model where they offer a base level of rewards (typically 1%) plus bonus rewards (usually 5%) in certain categories. Citi is amongst those who now use this model and, unfortunately, you have to re-enroll each quarter.
The categories just switched on January 1, so it’s time to re-enroll. Here’s
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Are You Managing Your Debt Correctly?
Written by Charlie Chester on January 6, 2012 – 5:38 amAlthough debt is a dirty word to many, the fact of the matter is that the vast majority of us are in debt in some way or another. No matter how hard we try, there are times when you simply need something and cannot afford to pay for it straight off. For example, school tuition is the most common form of debt, and most of us cannot afford to pay for our educations up front. Discharging debt doesn’t have to be difficult.
So, most of us are dealing with debt in some way or another, but are we managing it correctly? Letâs look at a few signs that may indicate that your debt is taking control of you, instead of the other way around.
1. Yo
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How to get a house sold fast
Written by Jessica Clark on January 2, 2012 – 8:33 pmMy elderly mother lives in another state and her health is deteriorating. We want her to come live with us, but her home has been on the market for more than a year and hasn’t sold, even after several price cuts. She’s depressed and we’re getting frantic. What can we do?
Answer: If her goal is to sell the house, she probably needs to cut the price even more. In most real estate markets today, what gets a home sold is a truly competitive price.
You also might consult an experienced real estate agent about what low-cost improvements could speed the sale. If the home is cluttered or stuffed with furniture, for example, removing one-third to one-half of the household contents can make the space seem dramatically larger. Your
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Florida Victims of Tax Fraud Sue IRS
Written by Robert White on January 1, 2012 – 12:33 pmFlorida residents beware! Law enforcement officers have noted an extremely high increase in tax fraud in the Tampa Bay area. Postal officials have intercepted hundreds of millions of dollars of suspected fraudulent tax refunds. Many residents have expressed their dissatisfaction with the efforts put in by the IRS to combat the scourge. In the meantime, lawmakers in Washington have introduced legislation and convened hearings to find ways to overcome the menace.
One such couple who had their tax refund stolen through fraud was Jay and Christine Gordon.
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