Genghis Khan, though the product of an illiterate and barbaric people plagued by internal warfare, transformed the Mongol warriors into a brilliant military machine that frequently defeated the civilizations of China, Islam, and Eastern Europe. Legend has it that Genghis Khan was born with a blood clot in his hand, a harbinger of greatness. Regardless…
Category: Real Estate
How to Save for a House Down Payment – 5 Awesome Tips
Top 5 Awesome Tips for Saving for a Down Payment Do you want to own your own home? Well, who doesn’t? You may not be looking to buy a home right now, but you eventually will. Owning a home is a dream for most people, but only a lucky few manage to get the house…
Blow up houses and buy investment properties
Although real estate has fallen on hard times in the past, those who have the knowledge to buy at the right time and sell when they need to have amassed enormous fortunes. It is said that real estate has made more millionaires than any other investment in history. When you start looking for the right…
Home sharing nightmares: Are Airbnb and other hosts protected by homeowners insurance?
You probably never stopped to consider whether your homeowners insurance would cover property damage or liability claims caused by someone renting your home. Why would you? After all, the last thing most people think about is how an insurance policy will respond to some unknown future loss. Shared housing services such as airbnb Y Far…
Tips for Selling Real Estate Notes for Cash or Investment Purposes
There are many reasons to sell real estate notes for cash. Some people want to be free of financial burdens, while others are looking for a lump sum of cash to invest in additional property or pay off outstanding debt. Some real estate instruments can be sold in whole or in part, such as deeds…
What are the pros and cons of a double key apartment?
Most people don’t really understand the concept of a double locked apartment. It means that you bought a property that shares a front door and a vestibule. However, the main unit and adjoining studio were created with separate entrances. In Singapore, this concept is being adapted by some developers, such as the Heron Bay executive…
Back to boring banking
These days it seems bank is a four letter word and the bankers who get bonuses are bad, as bad as any comic book villain. All the fuss about banks passing the government’s “stress test” makes the average American want to say, “Who cares?” Well, unfortunately we all have a stake these days in how…
Disassemble and clean Seiko Kinetic watches
Kinetic watches get power when the wrist is in motion, the movement makes the watch work. A kinetic watch was first introduced in 1986 by Seiko watches. This watch converts kinetic energy into electrical energy. These types of watches need to be cleaned every 5 to 10 years to prevent malfunction and dirt buildup. The…
Safe deposit boxes for real estate agents: what are the options?
The truth of the matter is that you usually don’t have much of a choice when it comes to which Realtor lockbox to use. The local Association of Realtors usually chooses one type of lockbox, which essentially has a monopoly over that local area (eg Phoenix, Las Vegas, Detroit, etc.). do not use a Realtor…
An introduction to real estate property management software
The real estate market is a booming industry. The success of the industry is the result of competition and the intervention of modern technology. Most of the people in the business prefer to use a real estate property management software to stay ahead in the race. This software has been designed to cater to commercial…