Category: Real Estate

Wealth creation is a process described by some essential laws of money. If you live by these rules, your chances of financial success are very good. And yet, most people will have financial difficulties throughout their lives. Why is this? You may have the desire to earn more money and fulfill all your dreams, but …

Are you going to buy a used car? If so, you should do your best to avoid making some common mistakes. After all, you don’t want to get ripped off. Here are some tips that can help protect yourself when investing in a used vehicle. Get the car inspected If you are a certified mechanic, …

During World War I, when Americans were hoarding gold and making it difficult for the government to maintain a supply of gold coins, the US issued the original Federal Reserve Bank Notes (FRBNs). Unlike previous Federal Reserve Notes, FRBNs were obligations of one of 12 district banks rather than the Federal Reserve System as a …

We all know that whales are mammals that roam the seas and are generally very large. The size of aquatic whales is all they have in common with “land whales.” Land whales were originally designated as high rollers in various casinos around the world. They are generally big only in the sense of the large …

A Public Improvement District (“PID”) is a funding tool created by the Public Improvement District Assessment Act as found in Chapter 372 of the Texas Local Government Code. The PID allows any city to place and collect special liens on property that is located within the city or within the city’s Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (“ETJ”). A …

Lessons learned from other sports Some lessons learned as a youth soccer coach have really helped me coach other sports that I know very little about. In 2002, the Screaming Eagles Youth Soccer Program decided that we would start a baseball program. The problem was that I hadn’t coached baseball before and over 90% of …

1. Good for your health The health benefits of beachfront homes include reduced stress and improved air quality. Generally speaking, the closer you are to the water, the fresher and healthier the air will be for you. It can even improve your blood pressure and heart rate. Your proximity to nature and distance from the …

How do I know if my agent is doing the right thing to sell my house? Well, every agent is different in what they emphasize is important to effectively showcasing a home. This will serve to be my humble opinion on the subject, but it is an opinion that has served me and my clients …

Investing in real estate for profit can be a very risky and complicated proposition these days. The first thing to know is that it takes a great deal of time, education, experience, and expertise to be a successful investor. If you’re fortunate enough to succeed, the rewards include appreciation (of investment properties), rental income, and …

Uh oh. But it is not rare. Let me start by saying that Managing your own properties starting out is the way to go. Because? Because you need to know the laws and what you can and cannot do as a landlord. Perhaps you have no interest in managing the properties yourself and plan to …