Why Most New Real Estate Agents Fail

Being a real estate agent can be a lucrative career, and some real estate agents have even managed to achieve millionaire status. But this is the glamorous side of real estate, the side that often attracts new real estate agents to the industry. The unfortunate part is that most new agents come with big business

Real Estate Auctions – The New Land Rush

On a sunny Florida afternoon, an energetic crowd gathers on the lawn of a luxurious estate. Loud, anxious chatter between an auctioneer, a group of bidders, and bidder’s assistants fills the air. For several minutes, the auctioneer asks for the next highest bid, and the bidders respond. Suddenly, the bidders are silent. The highest bidder

Current economic crisis (rescue or purchase)

Lately, it seems like we’re living history every day. Not since the Great Depression has the United States seen such turmoil in financial markets. What started in the subprime mortgage industry has now bled to death on Wall Street. When investment houses that have been around since the Civil War close their doors, it’s a

How are flexible short-term home rentals changing the face of hospitality?

Over the years, travelers have been conditioned to accept strict conditions and rules that lack imagination. Innovation has unleashed and transformed industries and sectors globally, and it was only natural that the clouds of change would eventually hang over the hospitality industry. Renowned agencies have offered innovative services that aim to change the landscape of

How to sell your house without a real estate agent

Considering the rapid rise in home prices in recent years, home sellers are taking a hard look at the commission they have to pay a real estate broker to market and sell their home. Real estate commissions vary across the country; they average in the range of four to seven percent. According to the 2004

Should you invest in residential or commercial properties?

Most people in Northern CA started investing in real estate by buying their own homes. And most have made money as Northern CA real estate has continued to rise in value. So when they move, they decide to rent their first houses. And then they buy some more houses. They know they have negative cash

Should I be concerned if my hair falls out and my scalp hurts?

Sometimes I hear from people who are dealing with sudden and severe hair loss. One day, they wake up to notice tons of hair falling onto their clothes, or coming out on their comb, or clogging the shower drain. As if this wasn’t bad enough, they sometimes experience scalp pain during this process. They often

Buying a property in Spain: 10 points to consider

Buying a property in Spain is the dream of many people who are looking for a good place to live in a sunny place. However, to make a dream like this come true, it is necessary to do a little research to be able to find the best property at the best price. If you

What are VOCs and how to reduce the health risks of VOCs?

Unfortunately, there is no international standard or body regarding the classification of VOCs. VOCs or volatile organic compounds are carbon-containing compounds that are easily vaporized or released. Volatile organic compounds occur naturally in nature and are often perceived as odours. Commonly occurring VOCs include formaldehyde, benzene, methylene chloride, perchloroethylene, methyl tert-butyl ether (MBTE), methane (often

Sex in a self-storage facility: urban myth or reality?

You know the situation, a couple getting too lovey-dovey and it’s clear to anyone who sees what they have in mind; at which point a prankster yells, “Get a room!” The question is, do they mean a hotel room or a room in a self-storage facility? There is a growing opinion that renting a storage