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Manufactured Housing: A Messy Picture
May 19, 2003, Revised February 14, 2005 What Is a Manufactured House? A manufactured home is built entirely in a factory, transported to a site, and installed there. It is distinguished from "modular", "panelized", and "pre-cut" homes, ... more...

Do I Really Need All These Title Policies?
June 21, 2004 "My husband and I bought a piece of property in November 2001 and had to have title insurance. We began building in December, 2003 and we had to purchase a new policy in connection with our construction loan. Now, we are near completion and getting ready to ... more...

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Interim Financing
Interim Financing A construction loan made during completion of a building or a project. A permanent loan usually replaces this loan after completion. Interim loans are used to bridge the gap between the construction loan and the permanent loan (hence bridge loans) ... more...

Depreciation
Depreciation Decline in the value of a house due to wear and tear, obsolescence, adverse changes in the neighborhood, or any other reason. Depreciation is treated as an expense and is a line item on an income statement. Depreciation can only be applied to the building and not ... more...

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Construction Loan Basics
It might not be too big of an exaggeration to say that the construction loan is one of the more daunting aspects of building your custom home. Before we started our project, I had nightmares about trying to pay two full mortgages at the same time (our existing mortgage and the construction loan), ... more...

Build Brand Value BIG Time
Ask your self this question, In which business are we really in? And stay far from the dark world of commodities...I am astonished!!! I just witness how in three days a clan of marketers brand managers, advertisers, researchers - drove a brand into the huge world of commodities, these people ... more...

Town Homes In Houston Texas
Townhouses are a great choice in housing for people who may want a little more space and privacy than a condominium provides. Looking at townhouses for sale has many advantages, including:As a resident, you will not have to do any yard work or other exterior work on a townhouse.Townhouses can have ... more...

New Homes Builders
Owning a home whether it is a single family dwelling, a new two family unit, or a new condominium unit is a dream most people and is sometimes a goal to which we all strive to reach at some point in the future. If one could manage the finances, there are people - the new homes builders - out ... more...

The Truth Behind Linear Selling: Why It Can Make Prospects Run The Other Way
Sean works for a major telecom company.During one of our coaching sessions, he told me, "I've been diligent about following the sales process that my company believes is required to make a sale -- but, for some strange reason, my prospects don't want to fit into that process.What am I doing wrong ... more...

Housing Bubble, Interest Rates, Timber Costs; What Has Changed?
What has really changed in the housing market with regards to timber dumping from Canada, lumber costs since the Professional Building Magazine issue in Sept. 2001. How is this affecting the housing market or the predicted housing bubble burst which was suppose to cripple the economy. We have seen ... more...

Commercial Real Estate Industry - Is the Condo Craze Over, or Just Gaining Steam
Over the last two years there has been so much condo activity that many commercial real estate lenders are starting to express concern over the future stability of condo markets. Some lenders have recently found themselves over allocated in condominiums as a result of the recent activity and have ... more...

Balancing Achievement and Happiness in Seeking Personal Success
Being goal oriented is one possible asset in achieving success in any field. It does not ensure success, but I have no doubt that it can be a very useful tool. I used it as a development tool when I was an employee, and for the past ten years have set my own personal objectives in whatever it is ... more...

How Do Ski-in, Ski-out Developments at Blackcomb Compare?
Whistler is known as a resort with extremely extensive terrain and the highest vertical drop in North America (over one vertical mile from the top of the Blackcomb Glacier down to Whistler Village. It is also known for a wide variety of ski-in, ski-out accommodation. However, potential ... more...

Apartment Loan 101
So youre interested in going into business as a property manager? Have you given any thought yet to youll enter this potentially profitable market? Reality check-unless youve just inherited a large sum of money from a relative or are otherwise independently wealthy youre going to find someone to ... more...

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