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Help! We Can No Longer Afford the Good Life - - Terry Mitchell
One of the major TV networks ran a story the other night about a family that was about to be forced out of their home, due to the fact that the wife lost her job and they could no longer afford the $2200 a month mortgage payment. They were hoping to have the bank permanently cut their interest... Submitted 219 days 20 hours ago.

Roommate Disputes - Your 5 Step Guide To Solving Disagreements About Personal Possessions - Enid Steiner
Do items in your household seem to mysteriously disappear because one of your roommates lives by the saying "Whatever is not nailed down is mine. ..."? Your household is not the only one. Many households have members that borrow or use other people's belongings without permission which can lead... Submitted 3 years 174 days ago.

It's going to take an act of Congress! - Steve Simon
It’s probably going to take an act of Congress but someone is going to have to address the affordability issue in the housing arena. As a Father and Grandfather I watch as a very interested bystander as my youngest attempts to get out on her own. She finished up at the Univer. of Florida last... Submitted 3 years 334 days ago.

Termites In Central Ontario (Canada) - - Gil Strachan
TERMITES The subterranean termite Reticulitermis flavipes (Kollar) is probably the most destructive and widely distributed species in North America. This species has acclimatized to southern Ontario to such a degree that 27 municipalities report some degree of infestation. Subterranean... Submitted 5 years 262 days ago.

Your Real Estate Marketing Plan - Jim Bruce
A real estate marketing plan needs to take all facets of the realty business into account. This means marketing to real estate sellers as well as buyers. The real estate strategy also needs to utilize both online and offline methods of advertising. Realtor advertising needs to show a good... Submitted 5 years 342 days ago.

Can Your Dream Home Fit In Your Daily Budget?Ten Tips for Choosing a Truly Affordable House Plan - Richard Campen
When you're preparing to build a house, you can choose the plan of your dreams. But can you tell if it's truly affordable? We've detailed 10 features to look for in an affordable house plan, along with some advice for going REALLY low-budget. You don't need to find all 10... Submitted 5 years 355 days ago.

Is Any Desert Land Still Available For FREE? - Lin Stone
Some people don't believe there is any Desert Land Still Available For FREE. They are wrong. There is still some available. Certain restrictions do apply. For example: You must be a resident in one of these states where the desert land is available ... Arizona, Nevada, California, Colorado... Submitted 6 years 13 days ago.

Home Buying Seminars - Powerful Marketing for Real Estate Agents - Brandon Cornett
Why conduct a home buying seminar — (the benefits) Seminars are a perfect complement to your personal marketing program. They're educational, popular and much more personal than any marketing piece. They can also position you as an authority, which can easily lead to future clients. And who... Submitted 6 years 106 days ago.

Real Estate Marketing - The Talkability Factor - Brandon Cornett
You won't find "talkability" in any dictionary. But it has everything to do with your personal marketing program. This article explains what it is and how it can help you grow your business. Let’s start with a definition: Talkability (noun) – 1. The ease with which a product or service... Submitted 6 years 106 days ago.

The Dirty Little Secret About Real Estate 800 Call Capture Systems - Brandi Cummings
Real estate 800 call capture systems are a great tool for real estate agents. The dirty little secretit probably won't work for you. The majority of real estate agents that get an 800 call capture system don't use it correctly and then when the phone doesn't ring, they blame the technology. The... Submitted 6 years 144 days ago.

More home for the buck - Buy a foreclosure and save big. - J Brian Keith
Owning a home is something every hard working American wants. Many first time buyers discover the only home they can afford may not be all that they were hoping for. There's not many things more discouraging than calling a real estate agent, giving them your financial information and filling them... Submitted 6 years 163 days ago.

7 Steps to Becoming a Dynamite Real Estate Agent - MattORiley
7 Steps to Becoming a Dynamite Real Estate Agent Most real estate agents want to be extremely successful. Goals are set and then the hard work begins to reach those goals. So what steps can you take to skyrocket your success as a realtor? Here are 7 powerful steps that will get you on the... Submitted 6 years 240 days ago.

What Do Property Taxes Pay For? - - Trona Hanly
County property taxes, or any other tax for that matter, while unpopular, are an essential source of revenue to county and/or state governments. The property taxes you pay help pay for essential community services. Each taxing authority, whether local or state, continually strives to... Submitted 1 year 102 days ago.

City and real estate guide - Austin, Texas - Pam Johnson
Austin is known as the "Live Music Capital Of the World". It holds more live music events than any other city in the US, including the "South By South West Festival" and its local 6th Street weekend. Austin is home to major business districts, educational facilities and entertainment, making... Submitted 2 years 294 days ago.

The History of Mineral Rights in Texas and California - Billy Long
The United States is the only country where below ground minerals such as oil and natural gas belongs to the surface owner who owns the land in fee simple. Fee Simple means the property owner is entitled to full rights to the surface, subsurface and the air above the surface. In other countries... Submitted 3 years 91 days ago.

Understanding Mineral Rights - Billy Long
A mineral right is a right to extract a mineral from the earth or to receive payment, in the form of a royalty, for the extraction of minerals. "Mineral" has a different meaning depending on the context of how the word is used. However, in general, when referring to real estate transactions, a... Submitted 3 years 91 days ago.

History of the Homestead Act of 1862 - Billy Long
The West has always exerted a pull on the American spirit. The American Dream originated as the desire of colonial families to pursue the western frontier with the goal of carving out a rewarding life through acquiring land for a family agricultural business. The sheer vastness of the United... Submitted 3 years 91 days ago.

The Various Types of Ranches - Billy Long
When purchasing a ranch, considerations will vary based on whether the ranch will be operated as a business or be used for personal enjoyment. While there is some overlap, several ranch types are commonly operated for profit; Cattle Ranches, Guest Ranches and Hunting Ranches. Other ranches are... Submitted 3 years 99 days ago.

Austin Development - Follow The Water - Sam Chapman
New water restrictions were announced recently for communites south of Austin . San Marcos , New Braunfels San Antonio and parts of the southern Austin area other communities draw water from the Edwards Aquifer. The Edwards is huge, but these cities and others pull huge amounts of water out of... Submitted 3 years 273 days ago.

Compelled to Home Stage in Central Florida and Orlando. - - Jeffrey Johnson
Long gone are the days you could simply put your home on the market and receive multiple offers in hours. But even with this crazy market homes are still selling IF they are (a) priced correctly and (b) look their absolute best. You and your real Estate agent can set the fair price based on the... Submitted 3 years 282 days ago.

Real Estate Bridge Loans Have Vanished - - Debbie Rood
The financial crisis and subsequent fallout from the recent meltdown in the mortgage industry appears to be far reaching beyond what is being reported. In the past, bridge loans were not typically connected in any way to the subprime industry. In fact, they have very little in common; most of the... Submitted 4 years 45 days ago.

Six Ways to Use Craigslist to Grow Your Real Estate Investing Business - schabotte
According to Alexa, Craigslist.org is one of the top internet destinations. In fact, in the United States, Craigslist is a 10 most visited U.S. websites. It is so large that it gets 0.2% of all traffic on the internet. That means that on any given day, one in 500 people worldwide will visit... Submitted 4 years 332 days ago.

The Thailand Foreign Business Act (FBA) - How will it affect property buyers? - Marc Holt
There has been a lot of speculation on changes to the Thai Foreign Business Act and how it will affect land purchase by foreigners. Before I explain what the changes are, it might be a good idea to look at why the Thai government is preparing to make these changes. All this came about because... Submitted 5 years 111 days ago.

Real Estate Agents Weak in Providing Fiduciary Duties - H. M. 'Mo' Sanford, III
Real estate transactions carry inherent fiduciary responsibility. Are buyers and sellers getting enough value for the money spent? One agent feels they deserve more. Wow, I was astounded to learn after surveying recent homeowners how little actual service they received from their real estate... Submitted 5 years 172 days ago.

Secrets To Buying A Foreclosure Home - Christine Greene
Hundreds of people in the U.S. are buying foreclosure homes every week. You might have read about them online, in newspapers or magazines. Yes, it’s entirely possible to buy foreclosed homes and it’s not hard to learn how. What is a foreclosed property? In simple terms, it’s when the owners... Submitted 5 years 304 days ago.