In the real estate world, brokers and agents work as independent contractors rather than employees. This week, I would like to talk a little bit about that topic as I see it as a topic that many business professionals like myself struggle with. The Internal Revenue Service says that the general rule is that an […]
One week from today, all federal, state, county and municipal offices will be closed in honor of Labor Day; and as another day of the celebration, most non-retail businesses will also close, giving their employee’s one last long weekend for the summer. This holiday was established in the 1880’s as a street parade to exhibit […]
When Spring approaches the words “Spring Cleaning” slip into our thoughts; however, with Autumn approaching, this would be a great time to do some simple “Fall Maintenance” on our homes that will give us some added security and peace of mind. So, start thinking about “Fall Maintenance” and just to help you out, here are […]
Moving from one location to another is likely the most unpleasant thing to do when it comes to the packing portion of things; however, here are a few tips that will make things a bit easier. Space is always an issue when you are doing the packing and loading of a moving van on your […]
With summer rapidly drawing to a close, now is a great time to gather your friends and family around and have a good old barbecue on the patio or deck. Spending time with good friends and/or family is an opportunity to communicate information. If you are selling your house or thinking about selling your house, […]
Investing is something that everyone talks about; some actually move forward and become successful investors; however, for the run of the mill person, investing is something they know little or nothing about. What do you invest in, what kind of fees will you be paying, when is the best time to invest and most importantly, […]
Recently, a survey was conducted of a cross section of people across the United States. I found some of the questions intriguing and the answers very interesting. I thought I’d share this with you. So, how well do you know Real Estate? Below are eight questions that were asked. Just for fun answer the […]
In this world of concern and search for renewable energy, we find ourselves faced with answering the question of how big is our carbon footprint. I know, that is one of those things that some of us are bound to say “Who cares!” or “Why should I care!”; and then there are some of us […]
With the housing market being described in the news, both local and national, as it is, we tend to become concerned about things like the valuation of our property, mortgage issues, the what ifs concerning jobs etc., or whether or not we should have changed our lifestyle 6 months ago when everything seemed great. The […]
In light of the earthquakes that rocked the Los Angeles area, we thought it would be helpful to provide a few safety tips to observe during an earthquake. We’re doing this for newcomers to the area as well as a reminder to those of us who have been here forever. 1. If you are […]