What could you learn, as a real estate agent, from the scammer who sold the Eiffel Tower twice? In the good old days (the 1920s) there was a man named Victor Lustig who was a soft-tongued criminal who went from one scam to another, always looking for a way to separate people from their money….
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5 smart tips to help you choose the right moving company
There are so many things that can go wrong with an office move, or at least cause the moving project manager a lot of extra time, added stress, and extra work. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to reduce the negative effects of an impending office move and increase your chances of it going…
Subordination of the tax lien
If the IRS filed a tax bond against your property because of unpaid taxes, and there is no way you can remove it, it does not mean that you cannot sell or refinance your home. In fact, the IRS is often interested in improving taxpayers’ financial position, which, in turn, increases their ability to pay…
How to reduce your EFC to zero: become self-employed
You can reduce your EFC to zero and automatically maximize your federal and college financial aid by being self-employed and controlling your own W-2. This is certainly not what most financial aid advisers will recommend that you do, but it is the way college financial aid works. It is the great secret of the federal…
California 433a and Manufactured Home Engineering Foundation Certifications and Form HCD 513C
We get questions about the California 433a process quite frequently in our office. In this article I will answer the following questions about manufactured homes in California: What is California Form 433a? What Does a California Registered 433a Document Accomplish? What is the process for filing a California 433a? So, let’s go ahead and get…
Shop drawings are an important aspect of shop fabrication
Looking for shop drawings or installation diagrams for shop fabrication? Opt for a leading provider of BIM services and get automated shop drawings of HVAC models. However, before hiring a company, check if the diagrams are created according to project standards and if they are made available to suppliers, contractors, fabricators and fabricators at the…
Hair loss treatment through the ages
Human hair has been a perennial focus of individual identity, a symbol of charm and opulence, a sign of virility in men and of youth in women. Hair loss has been associated with old age, unattractiveness, and even a basis for ridicule. Consequently, maintaining full and healthy hair and avoiding baldness has been a constant…
Navigating the 2016 California Commercial Real Estate Market
It’s a great time to be a California commercial real estate borrower if you have profitable properties. Prices are static for the first time in years, the private business loans the market has prospered and loan-to-value (LTV) ratios have increased. New consumer protection regulations have worked in your favor, and new administration may mean more…
History and mystery of the ball valve
Here’s a lighthearted and trivia story about the ball valve. Read it and you will never take your natural gas or electricity for granted again, okay, so maybe you will … Ball valve mystery? The humble ball valve has a checkered history and somewhat murky origins. It may not be a cape and a dagger,…
Home Renovation Report 2018: Homeowner Top Trends, Expenses, and Projects
CURRENT ECONOMIC OUTLOOK In general, American homeowners are optimistic about the next twelve months. 60% of homeowners consider the state of the economy before making renovation plans, and 61% are confident that the economy is improving. Additionally, 55% of our respondents believe that home values will also increase over the next year. While President Trump…