How to survive tough economic times without laying off employees. As a business owner or manager, over the past 18 months you have been faced with shrinking profit margins and fewer customers lining up to buy what were previously considered “sexy products or services.” The question of how to survive these seemingly difficult times often leads to answers like… “we […]

It’s only been in the last few years that people from outside of Greece have been buying property here, and generally speaking, Greeks are pretty new to the concept of selling property! In previous generations, houses were usually kept within the family and if the family was unable to maintain their property, it often fell into ruin. This was accentuated […]

In real estate investing, your profit is determined by how you buy the property. Not so much for how much you sell it for. Running comparables is a key component to your success. You must know the value of the repaired property, as well as the sale price of the properties compared to the subject property in the current market. […]

There have been many important contributions made by the cement industry as a whole through its continuing efforts to discover new environmentally safe and sound options in the creation and processing of cementitious materials. In 2000, the Portland Cement Association (PCA) established an awards program in a committed effort to excel in programs that would not only ensure a healthier […]

Flipping is a relatively new phenomenon in the real estate industry that has skyrocketed in popularity since 2001 during the housing boom era. There are two ways to trade a property: buy a house and sell it and make a nice profit; and buy a property and do some renovations before selling it. In this article, we’ll look at four […]

Do you dream of making money in real estate? Do you realize how easy it is to earn a lot of money? Even a young person with no experience can transform houses for huge profits. How to fix, flip and laugh all the way to the bank At the age of twenty, our family friend Dawn made her first fortune […]

I have been advising borrowers in need of residential mortgage financing for over seventeen years. My experience shows that no matter how sharp, smart, clever, educated, or ignorant a borrower is: the mortgage rate trap everyone falls into is the same. Unfortunately, by the time a borrower realizes they have been misinformed, misled, or simply given only part of the […]

In almost every city or town in the United States there are a few different types of real estate agents and brokers. Some of these professionals deal primarily with single-family homes for individuals, others deal with commercial real estate transactions, and yet a third type deals primarily with investment real estate. If you’re looking to invest in the real estate […]

Most real estate investments fall into five categories: single-family residential investment properties, multi-family residential investments, commercial properties, undeveloped land or lots, and real estate investment trusts. To learn about each type of investment property, read on. Single Family Residential Investment Properties Whether you’re buying a traditional single-family home, condo, townhouse, or co-op, these all fall under the heading of single-family […]

The islands of Barbados are one of the most popular vacation spots for everyone around the world. Every day, there are so many people who come to these islands to visit the natural beauties of the island. The hallmark of the Barbados Islands are the fantastic stone houses made of coral, full service office buildings, royal churches and movable houses […]