Joint ventures are correctly defined as a business arrangement in which the contracting parties agree to develop a new product and a new asset by sharing and pooling capital. This means that they will be able to cooperate on policies and, conversely, share in the profits. Many successful products today are the result of joint […]
The key to a legal and acceptable 1031 exchange activity is to have the right timing and to be clear about all the requirements from the beginning. Especially with Congress considering the future of 1031 exchanges right now, it’s a good idea to connect with a qualified broker to determine the next steps for you. […]
Today many people are “going green” which means they are becoming environmentally friendly in the way they live their lives and minimizing the damage done to the earth. When some people decide to build their house from the bottom up, they decide to have a green home builder build their house. This contractor would build […]
Imagine, if you will, Tinyville, a community of only ten houses. All ten houses were of the same size and style, built at the same time on similar sized lots, using similar architectural drawings and building materials, each with comparable views and amenities, and each sold to its original owner for the same price, $250,000. […]
A famous recreational attraction in Seattle, the Burke-Gilman Trail is a great place for runners, hikers, skaters, and bikers. Maintained by Seattle Parks and Recreation and the Seattle Department of Transportation, Burke-Gilman reveals some of the best parts of Seattle, including its lush parks, lakes, and waterfront. After venturing around charming street corners and smelling […]
So you’ve finally decided to buy your dream home, but you’re on a shoestring budget. She can still buy her dream home by buying a foreclosed home. Foreclosure is the legal process of recovering the loan balance from a borrower who has stopped making payments. How to buy a repossessed house? If you have decided […]
Does your basement laundry room feel like a dungeon? The average person spends six hours a week doing laundry. That’s the equivalent of 13 days straight of nothing but laundry! Not surprisingly, there is a trend towards upgrading laundry spaces. While upstairs laundry is becoming the standard, many people still have to trudge down to […]
It wasn’t long ago that Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia (MSLO) seemed doomed. Kmart, its largest outlet for licensed home products, was in Chapter 11 and closing hundreds of stores. Her magazine was being challenged by her rival’s new upstart competitor Rosie O’Donnell. Major television stations were canceling her daily show and critics said the show […]
“People only see what they are prepared to see.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson Part 1: Be realistic How much is my house really worth? How to value my house may seem difficult to answer when it comes to selling your house on your own, but it is not. It is important that you value your home […]
However, a process that should be straightforward as it is guided by comprehensive land and property laws, buying and selling real estate in Kenya is far from straightforward. Instead, buyers have to deal with slow paperwork processes marred by corruption, where buyers have to meet the right people or offer bribes to speed things up. […]