Real Estate

Quick Cost Estimator for Construction

While visiting RealEstateJournal.com I found this quick construction cost estimator by RSMeans.  read more »


Woman Owned Business

I was recently asked to write about the best sources of financing for a woman owned manufacturer.  read more »


Valuable Retirement Accounts

Investors are often confused about the difference between retirement accounts and investments. Let me clarify.  read more »


Adjustable Rate Mortgages

I had a student who wanted to purchase a house to “flip”. He indicated he talked to his real estate broker and she indicated that now is not the time to get an adjustable rate mortgage.  read more »


Clouded Title

What to do when there is a problem with title

I recently read a question posted at “Google Answers” by a troubled property owner who explains that he inherited vacant property that is encumbered by a deed of trust.  read more »


Should I Remodel My House?

It's not an easy question

The answer to the question "Should I remodel" is YES if you are remodeling your home to make it more livable, enjoyable, friendlier, or for other emotional and practical reasons.  read more »


Help with Eminent Domain

Power of eminent domain is scary.

Many State governments maintain an online "right of way manual".  read more »