Did you know that in a brief survey I've found that 9 out of 10 landlords do not properly screen their new tenants? Granted, the term "properly" is somewhat arbitrary. Here's how I define a proper tenant screen. First and foremost it's absolutely vital you know the criminal history of your new tenants. Do you want the liability of renting to a convicted felon in your property? A proper background screen will give you address history for your new...more
When you're looking at a property to buy make sure you've done your homework. And the key homework to do is to arrange a mortgage.Know your budget. You need to list accurately your incomes and outgoings. Keep a record of what you spend and on what for a few months to really get to know where your money goes. The idea of guessing your outgoings and incomes could get you in trouble in the near future if you then get a mortgage, the rates go up and...more
Property estate agents are selling only one property per week. There has been a tremendous dip in the number of homes that have changed hands. The property estate sales have dipped to almost 12.7 sales in three months. Now these figures are alarming. But with the global recession what can you expect? The estate agents are blaming the lack of activity on the mortgages and the speculations surrounding the governments of the nations across the globe. Amidst these, the property market has shown some resilience and many of us are contemplating the future of the next 12 months. There are many property estate agencies who will tell you about the hotspots in the current economic scenario. To make an informed decision, it is important that you check out the list of such properties on the internet. Most of the capital's cities have shown a moderate fall in the values of the property that have been recorded. The profits of the property estate agents have dipped by 75%. However, in comparison to the share market, the property market is still better as the share market values have dipped by 40% and the property market values have dipped only by about 2-3% (if you take a median dwelling values...more
Death is inevitable; but you can prevent its impact on your real estate properties. Your death will be an enormous loss to your family, but you don't have to make it worse for them by making them go through a lengthy process of a probate estate.An Impending Double Tragedy We toil hard everyday to save for our loved ones and family. We do this...more
Whether you're starting a new business, or your business has been around for years, getting back to the basics will help you pinpoint areas you have overlooked in the past, and help you build a stronger business for the future. The four keys to your business success are:MindsetFocusEducationActionIn this series of four articles, we'll explore each...more
The Administrative Professionals Week is observed annually during the last full week of April, from Sunday through Saturday. For 2009, Administrative Professional Week is from April 19 - 25. The Administrative Professionals Day is on the Wednesday of Administrative Professionals Week, and falls on April 22nd this year. This article presents the origin of this special day and provides some ideas for administrative professionals day gifts. The Administrative Professionals Day was originally established in 1952 as "National Secretaries Day" by the National Secretaries Association (now known as the International Association of Administrative Professionals, IAAP) to recognize secretaries for their contributions in the workplace. IAAP announced a name change for Professional Secretaries Week and Professional Secretaries Day into Adinistrative Professionals Week and Administrative Professionals Day to better reflect the changing roles and growing responsibilities of the administrative staff in the workplace. This annual event has grown over the years to be one of the most widely observed celebrations in the workplace. Corporations and organizations recognize the contributions of...more
The delights of buying property in North Cyprus used to be a well-kept secret - but not any more! The winning combination of 300 days per year of sunshine, golden sandy beaches, dramatic mountains and prices around a third cheaper than in south...more
Dubai has made its mark in the Real Estate Market as well as the tourism industry today. The world is going towards globalization and if you also believe in globalization then Dubai is the best place in the world or investment. If you have made...more
It is not usually easy to find timely financial assistance when you need one. Maybe the car has suddenly developed a critical mechanical problem or your loved one has been admitted to the hospital and you don't have immediate cash to bail yourself...more
This article is an insiders look at Reverse Funnel System, Ty Coughlin, and the ,The Inner Circle, and what the hype is all about. We are going to pull back the proverbial curtains and take a look at the inner workings of the Reverse Funnel System,...more
Are worried about an urgent expense that is bothering you? Can not solve this small financial problem just because you don't have sufficient funds to sort it? Well nothing to worry about any small credit crunch can now be easily fixed up with the...more
Bad credit credit cards are certainly not going to have the best interest or fees, but this type of credit card might be the only option available if you have had past credit problems. The interest rates on credit cards for bad credit are usually...more