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Great Apps for Homebuyers
The Internet has become an invaluable resource for those who are shopping for homes and part of the reason is because mobile devices make it easier to research and compare homes on the go. Real estate firms and listing agents have caught on to the popularity of smartphones and many have created apps…
More New Home Building In Australia, New Zealand
Australia’s Housing Industry Association reports that planning approval for new homes is up, although a closer look at the numbers from the Australian Bureau of Statistics reveals that the gains November gains were confined to Victoria. Approvals were down everywhere else and in some cases quite…
Small Businesses Get NDAA Boost
The U.S. government is the world’s largest procurer of goods and services, and the renewal of the National Defense Authorization Act for 2013 contains provisions that will make it easier for small businesses, and particularly women-owned businesses, to compete for federal government contracts…
Mezzanine Loans Return
High interest rates eroded desire for mezzanine loans during the lean years of the U.S. real estate credit crunch, but lower rates are returning and so are borrowers interested in using company stock to secure loans. Analysts say the market for mezzanine financing began climbing again in 2012 and now…
A 92 Year-Old Solution for Real Estate Investors Facing Higher Taxes in 2013
The familiar adage, “It’s not how much you make, but how much you keep” rings truer than ever for real estate investors in 2013. Not only have capital gain taxes increased significantly for high earners, but many investors below the top tax bracket face an additional 3.8% surtax on…
Summer workers reminded of their employment rights in New Zealand
Officials in New Zealand are reminding people undertaking temporary work during the summer months to be aware of their employment rights. Summer is a time when many people, including international students, pick up temporary jobs to see them through the holiday break. George Mason, acting general manager of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s [...]
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Online Real Estate Research Growing
Online search has seemingly made everything more convenient and now it appears that U.S. real estate is a prominent fixture in the search queue. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) reports that Google searches for real estate have skyrocketed 253% in the past four years. NAR officials say the…
Single-Family REITs New Rage
Real estate investment trusts (REITs) give investors a chance to invest in real estate without the added risk of buying real property and a new type of REIT now available offers a way for people to get in on the institutional investment of single-family homes for conversion into rental units. The collapsed…
Eco-Friendly Home Alternatives
The depressed U.S. housing market has spurred many creative answers in how to move forward as a homeowner in America and for one California couple that meant renovating an old school bus for use as their permanent home. The Lanes retrofitted their bus with custom-made furniture and it has a kitchen…
Real Estate Investment Resolutions For The New Year
The New Year is upon us, and it is time to make our real estate investment resolutions. This year, make sure to set some resolutions for your real estate investing business, and hopefully make 2013 your best year yet. Consider the following real estate investment tips and potential resolutions.
Resolve…