Life Mirrors Our Reality
Posted by admin on Nov 7, 2008
So much is going on right now with this financial crisis that I imagine we are all going through similar feelings of can we trust government, can we trust the financial system, can we trust our leaders, can we trust the value of the dollar, who can we trust?
We cannot ignore the fact that our [...]
Cash Is Truly King in Las Vegas Real Estate
Posted by admin on Nov 6, 2008
Over the last 5 years I have sold a lot of real estate in many different markets nationwide. In 2003 droves of investors came into the Las Vegas market and purchased single family homes and condos. In 2004 the scene repeated itself in the Phoenix market. In 2005 markets like Albuquerque [...]
Looking Back at Life Insurance For Older People
Posted by admin on Nov 5, 2008
If you are a baby boomer or senior citizen, it is time to evaluate your life insurance. We have some great news. Life insurance rates have dropped a lot in the last ten years. Longer life and health spans have accounted for some of the rate drops. Americans are living longer and healthier lives. In [...]
Future of Credit Cards
Posted by admin on Nov 5, 2008
Credit cards were born 50 years ago, on October 1, 1958, when American Express unveiled its legendary card. It was made of paper. The paper cards soon morphed into the familiar plastic credit cards, and today nearly everyone you know pays for purchases with the ubiquitous plastic.
Through constant innovation, credit card technology made sure that [...]
Your House A Tax Shelter
Posted by admin on Nov 4, 2008
Do you remember hearing your house can act as a tax shelter?
As you read every word of this article, you will discover some of the incredible tax advantages of home ownership.
The government wants to encourage you to own your home. Therefore it allows a home owner to deduct certain costs you may incur from owning [...]
Key Components to Evaluate Prior to a Divorce Settlement: Splitting Assets
Posted by admin on Nov 4, 2008
All marital assets are not equal! Even if the goal is to try to “split down the middle”, asset valuation prior to making a final division is critical. If for example the family home and a pension/retirement plan are both worth $400,000 today, the home is a non-liquid asset requiring cash-flow to support it, while [...]
Can I Get a Home Mortgage Loan?
Posted by admin on Oct 30, 2008
The most recent Gallup Polls involving consumer confidence aren’t good. Only an approximate 5% of consumers believe our economy is in good order. And additionally, only about 12% believe that things will get better in the near future. Who can blame them? Housing prices have nose-dived, foreclosure rates have been soaring, and a fair number [...]
To buy hotel rooms or not to buy hotel rooms?
Posted by admin on Oct 30, 2008
For the last few years, high-end hotel developers have been offering the chance to buy hotel rooms in their developments on a buy to let basis.
Of course, the idea that you can buy hotel rooms sounds glamorous but how do buy to let hotel developments compare with traditional overseas property investments?
If you’re thinking about investing [...]
What You Need to Know about Property Auctions in the UK
Posted by admin on Oct 16, 2008
For both first-time and seasoned property investors, one of the best bets for scoring a great deal on a prize property is through an auction. An auction is a good place to start if you want to get up on the first rung of the property ladder. For the more experienced investor, auctions are also [...]
AFB Calls For New Secured Loans Laws
Posted by admin on Oct 16, 2008
Following the publication of new white paper on the future of the future regulation of the secured loans industry, the Association of Finance Brokers (AFB) has called upon intermediaries to give their thoughts.
It is calling for responses on a number of secured loans regulation issues by September 20th. Among the proposals included in the paper [...]
