How should you run your brokerage business? - 03/31/08 10:27 AM
If you look at the real estate market closely, you will realize that there are an unlimited number of options and paths you can choose to take to grow and expand your business. So, sometimes the question becomes, should you specialize in one area or should you provide an array of
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When is unreasonable, way too unreasonable? - 03/28/08 11:28 AM
Not too long ago, I had a real estate agent contact me with a request. Given that I am involved in Property Management, I was asked if I can lease a condo for one of her customers. Apparently, the person had bought a condo in the Los Angeles area at a
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When is unreasonable, way too unreasonable? - 03/28/08 11:27 AM
Not too long ago, I had a real estate agent contact me with a request. Given that I am involved in Property Management, I was asked if I can lease a condo for one of her customers. Apparently, the person had bought a condo in the Los Angeles area at a
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Weak US Dollar - despair or celebration? - 03/27/08 01:40 PM
I talk to quite a few people each and every day and regularly do I hear people's concern about the weak US Dollar. But how much of a concern should it be?The answer largely depends on how you are looking at it. A weak US Dollar may actually be great for
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Weak US Dollar - despair or celebration? - 03/27/08 01:39 PM
I talk to quite a few people each and every day and regularly do I hear people's concern about the weak US Dollar. But how much of a concern should it be?The answer largely depends on how you are looking at it. A weak US Dollar may actually be great for
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Where should you put your money? - 03/26/08 11:44 AM
During times of financial crisis, especially when the credit market is involved, many times people wonder where should they keep their money. Depending on your tolerance of risk, the options are limitless. If security and safety is your primary concern, here are a few options you have:1. Treasury bills (T-bills), which
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Where should you put your money? - 03/26/08 11:43 AM
During times of financial crisis, especially when the credit market is involved, many times people wonder where should they keep their money. Depending on your tolerance of risk, the options are limitless. If security and safety is your primary concern, here are a few options you have:1. Treasury bills (T-bills), which
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Is consistency out of style? - 03/25/08 02:58 PM
Like many of you, I sometimes wonder, what makes a person successful? Is it the amount of money they make? Is it the number of people they know? Is where they live, what car they drive etc. that makes them successful?Well, I guess he answer would probably depend on the person.
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Is consistency out of style? - 03/25/08 02:57 PM
Like many of you, I sometimes wonder, what makes a person successful? Is it the amount of money they make? Is it the number of people they know? Is where they live, what car they drive etc. that makes them successful?Well, I guess he answer would probably depend on the person.
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What does the future hold? - 03/24/08 12:02 PM
I was just reading Fortune magazine and came across and article that got me thinking: The Hour Draws Near: When will Social Security start trickling away? According to the article, Social Security will become an issue long before the projected "2039 or whatever". The problem is expected to become apparent in less
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What does the future hold? - 03/24/08 12:01 PM
I was just reading Fortune magazine and came across and article that got me thinking: The Hour Draws Near: When will Social Security start trickling away? According to the article, Social Security will become an issue long before the projected "2039 or whatever". The problem is expected to become apparent in less
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Why would someone evict a great tenant? - 03/21/08 10:54 AM
You probably know or if not, common sense would tell you that renters who do not pay their rent, are going to be evicted. No landlord wants to have a non-paying tenant occupying their rental space. But what about the people who have always paid on time, are great tenants and
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One of the most important votes you can ever cast, California! - 03/20/08 06:12 PM
Your help is needed to protect your property You are now reading what is one of the most important and crucial articles that you will read this year in regard to keeping or losing your property rights. Please take every word of this article more seriously than any other article you have
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What is the TIC hype all about? - 03/13/08 01:31 PM
Lately, you have probably heard a lot about TIC (Tenant in Common) investments. But what exactly are those? Many are not familiar with why people are so motivated to invest in them."Tenant in Common" is a form of holding title to a property. It allows smaller investors to own a part
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Recession or not? - 03/11/08 01:40 PM
We all hear about recession and the sub-prime mortgage mess etc, etc...But what should you believe? Whom should you trust when it comes to any of these topics? Well, it depends.After-all, we really don't know until we are in the middle of it. That's where common sense kicks in. There are
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California voters' choice is now more important than ever! - 03/11/08 11:51 AM
Your help is needed to protect your property You are now reading what is one of the most important and crucial articles that you will read this year in regard to keeping or losing your property rights. Please take every word of this article more seriously than any other article you have
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Stop unfair eminent domain - NOW! - 03/11/08 11:41 AM
Your help is needed to protect your propertyYou are now reading what is one of the most important and crucial articles that you will read this year in regard to keeping or losing your property rights. Please take every word of this article more seriously than any other article you have
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Is it wise to invest in Los Angeles real estate? - 03/05/08 06:16 PM
Given the profession I am in (Property Management), I meet with current and prospective tenants all day long. One of the questions most often asked by people who moved here from out of state is: Who can and why would anyone ever purchase a home/condo in Los Angeles? It is way
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To hire or not to hire...a property manager? - 03/05/08 10:56 AM
Now that you have invested your hard-earned money into an investment property, you have a very important decision to make: to hire or not to hire a property management company. Well, it depends!Start by answering these questions:1. Do you work a full/part time job besides managing the property?2. How far away
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Thought of the Day! - 03/04/08 11:01 AM
Ability is what you're capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it. -- Lou Holtz There is little we can do to change the Real Estate market within the course of a day, however there is a lot we can do to change/maintain our attitude in the
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Thought of the day! - 03/04/08 10:54 AM
There is not much we can do about how the market is doing in a particular time period, but there is something we can do to continue growing our companies, make sure our clients are 100% satisfied and make some money in the process. Quote of the day: Ability is what you're capable
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Rejecting a tenant's request may just be the smart way to go - 03/03/08 12:02 PM
Has a tenant ever asked you install a garbage disposal, an AC or some other unnecessary appliance in their apartment? Well, I get asked all the time for different things, and a lot of time I think it is to your benefit to reject some requests. For example, you are not
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