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As an investor myself, I have a methodical process of analyzing data. I will never suggest buying something I would not buy myself. I want to earn the future business, as well as the referral of  friends and family.     Here is a juicy tidbit... did you know it is public record how much is owed o...
08/07/2007
Check out http://www.williamsauction.com/They auction homes, and offer a 1.5%  co-op to realtors. I know that is not  much, but it's worth looking into. They have a snazzy site, full of info (w/Zillow valuations(!) Some auctions start at 1000, some at 10K some at 100k There is a pretty diverse se...
08/07/2007
 Snapshot & Benefits:Xeriscaping is a type of landscaping, designed to conserve water, with slow-growing drought-tolerant plants. Xeriscape generally requires less fertilization and use of pesticides as compared to more traditional landscaping. The slower growing plants used in xeriscape require ...
08/07/2007
 Technology Snapshot & Benefits:Easy economic savings can accrue from instantaneous or the �on-demand� type of water heaters. In contrast to the traditional method of keeping 40 to 80 gallons of hot water at-the-ready in an insulated tank, �on-demand� heaters produce hot water only when it is nee...
08/07/2007
 Technology Snapshot & Benefits:Alternative decking materials are rising in popularity because they are durable and long lasting, require little to no maintenance, and most are composed of recycled materials. The two most common types are wood/plastic composite lumber and plastic lumber. A majori...
08/07/2007
 Technology Snapshot & Benefits:Energy-efficient mortgages are one of the most beneficial and under-utilized programs the consumer can find and capitalize upon in today's real estate market. An energy-efficient mortgage can add an additional 15% of a home's appraised value to the principal of a n...
08/07/2007
Bamboo Flooring Technology Snapshot & Benefits: Bamboo flooring is a cost-effective and environmentally sensitive choice among traditional hardwood flooring options. An appealing building material, it is very durable, strong and long-lasting. Bamboo, a grass product and not a wood product, is har...
08/07/2007
I have been using Blogger (aka Blogspot) for a few years, and have found it to be user friendly, and aesthetically pleasing to boot. It's free, and there are several templates available to customize your look, or color coordinate with your company colors.I like the layout, and ease of use. They h...
08/06/2007
This next one is a bit of a departure from the real estate realm, and delves into economics.Freakonomics- Steven LevittThis is not the most politically correct book, and may upset some people. I was ,at times, as incensed as I was intrigued. He is truly a rogue economist, in that his opinions are...
07/31/2007
This next one is certainly a great one, FLIP by R. Villani/C. DavisThis one is part of the same series as the last one, (the Millionaire Real Estate Series)It had some great information, by seasoned investor with over a thousand homes filpped. This is an over-used buzzword, and does not even rela...
07/31/2007
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