Skip to contentEver since the housing bubble burst in 2008, we’ve heard story after story of families losing their homes to foreclosure. The reasons are plentiful, from parents losing their jobs to their adjustable rate mortgages ballooning too high. But a recent article at Money CNN shows that even rich homeowners are facing foreclosure, but they view … Read more
The age-old question among adults, no matter what industry you may be in, is “How do I balance my work time with my family time?” The stereotypical scenario from the 1950s where the wife stays home with the kids while the husband works at the office from 9 to 5 is certainly not the norm … Read more
Last week we told you about the largest house in the US. Today, this video showcases what has to be the smallest house in the US. Owner Dee Williams is quite proud of her 84-square-foot cabin, which she built from recycled products. Wanting to limit her environmental footprint, she gave up running water and space … Read more
The biggest problem with entering into a short sale agreement has been the length of time the banks take to approve the sale. Lenders are hesitant to approve these deals because they take a huge loss but with an average of 308 days to complete a short sale deal, many buyers get frustrated and walk … Read more
Many small businesses have closed up their doors and declared bankruptcy during this recession. But that doesn’t have to be true of your business. Watch this 5-minute video about how Milk Street Cafe in Boston teetered on the bring of closing after experiencing a 30% decrease in business after the recession began. Instead of giving … Read more
How much is too much house? This 90,000 square foot house is not yet completed because the owner ran out of money – after sinking $50 million into this new construction. If you have a need for a house with 10 kitchens, 22 bathrooms, 13 bedrooms, underground 20-car garage, 2 movie theaters, roller skating rink … Read more
We’ve discussed before how having a Facebook fan page can be one more way to market your Real Estate Investing business. It’s certainly a good way to engage potential investors and as a landlord it’s a good way to publicize events to your tenants. But having ONLY a Facebook page is a bad move for … Read more
Knowing who your competitors are in your market is key to your business success. While you don’t want to necessarily compare your success to others, knowing how your competitors position themselves in the market and knowing their unique selling position will help you focus on your own message.
You started your business for a reason but sometimes it’s difficult to keep those reasons in focus, especially if you’re experiencing a decline in business or sales. But every day there is inspiration waiting to be tapped, to be noticed, just by living your life. In this 60 second video we’re reminded of where we … Read more
Being a real estate investment professional has its own set of perks and problems. One stressor that many REI business owners face is how to promote their business without spending a fortune or hours of unavailable time. Here’s a fun, simple way to find new customers or new tenants that doesn’t have to cost much … Read more