Concealed-Carry and Commercial Real Estate | Realtor Magazine
Many commercial real estate clients are writing rules into their new leases that include barring people from bringing concealed weapons onto their premises. It is then up to the owners of the businesses, especially in multi-tenant buildings such as office towers, to make sure that this new rule is being enforced. “By putting this clause […]
33% Of All National Homes Sales In March Were For Cash – Has The Market Really Recovered When Investors Are Such A Large Part of the Market?
All cash sales comprised 33% of March transactions, down from 35% in February, but up from 30% the same period a year ago. Individual investors purchased a 17% share in March, down from 21% in February and 19% a year ago. Some 71% of March investors paid cash, up from 73% last month. via Existing […]
Cloud Photo Storage: The Best Ways to Bank Family Pictures – WSJ.com
In the hunt for the best cloud photo option, five services stood out: Dropbox, Flickr, Shutterfly, SmugMug and the powerful yet clumsy combination of Google Drive and Google+. In the end, only Flickr managed to satisfy all my requirements, though SmugMug was a close second. via Cloud Photo Storage: The Best Ways to Bank Family […]
Plans That Forgive Student Debt Skyrocket, Raising Fears Over Costs – WSJ.com
Plans That Forgive Student Debt Skyrocket, Raising Fears Over Costs – WSJ.com.
Real Estate Brokers May Speak Directly to Appraisers – Contrary to Popular Wisdom
It’s OK. You can talk to your appraiser. Really. A real estate appraisal organization has sent up a collective, exasperated sigh over the apparently widespread misunderstandings that seem to surround the process of getting a home appraised — and may even sabotage some sales. via Rules of engagement for working with appraisers – chicagotribune.com.
How Not to Deduct Your Business Auto Mileage – What This Broker Did Wrong…
Jim Chapin, a California real estate broker, used his Toyota Sequoia SUV for his real estate business during 2009. He figured that he drove a total of 11,135 miles for business that year and deducted $5,309 for car and truck expenses. The IRS audited him and disallowed the entire deduction, and also added on a […]
Dangers of Giving Your Home to Your Children – WSJ.com
It may seem like a great idea: Parents, either because they want to help their kids out, or to reduce the taxable value of their estate, decide to transfer ownership of their home to their kids. Well, it may seem like a great idea. But it often isn’t. For starters, parents often don’t realize the […]
Who Is Responsible for the Student Loans After Divorce? – WSJ.com
Legal experts say one of the most common misconceptions about dividing debt in a divorce is the belief that educational debt incurred before a marriage always becomes shared, marital debt once a couple gets hitched. via Who Is Responsible for the Student Loans After Divorce? – WSJ.com.
Characteristics of Owners & Renters – Average Age & Income of a Buyer vs. a Renter – US Census
Characteristics of Owners and Renters by Joshua J. Miller An individual’s tenure choice (whether to rent or own) is based on a number of factors including age, income, and housing supply. It is therefore not surprising that characteristics differ markedly by tenure. The purpose of this post is to describe the typical household by tenure. Age is […]
The ultimate list of must-have mobile apps for today’s real estate professional | Inman News
We are living in a world dependent on technology, and apps play an integral role in our lives touching everything from counting calories and getting directions to directly impacting the way we conduct business. But how do we find the most effective, affordable and best apps when there are over 300 apps created each day? […]