20 REASONS TO INVEST IN REAL ESTATE
#1: 90% of millionaires have become a millionaire as a result of owning real estate. It adds substantially to your net worth. INVEST IN REAL ESTATE #2: Entrepreneurs have a …
THE NIGHTMARE OF WORKING WITH MORTGAGE COMPANY ON RESTRUCTURING LOAN
With an eviction looming, Karen Pettit, a disabled 52 year old Slidell, Louisiana woman documents her frustrating experiences and obstacles faced when trying to find promised relief and governmental assistance …
JUDICIAL VS. NON-JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE IN MISSOURI
MISSOURI Conveyance is by warranty deed. Deeds of trust are the customary security instruments and allow private power of sale. The trustee must be named in the deed of trust …
ROY COHN’S INFLUENCE ON DONALD TRUMP
They came together by chance one night at Le Club, a hangout for Manhattans rich and famous. Trump introduced himself to Cohn, who was sitting at a nearby table, and …
IS AN ATTORNEY REQUIRED FOR A REAL ESTATE TRANSACTION?
The process of buying or selling your home is quite complex, so you are fortunate to have a real estate professional to guide you through some of the process. However, …
HOW MILLENNIALS ARE CHANGING REAL ESTATE
I remember buying my first home with my wife. I will never forget the feeling of walking in together for the first time as homeowners. It was a defining moment …
OUR OFFICE SERVES THE FOLLOWING MISSOURI COUNTIES IN THE GREATER KANSAS CITY AREA
Jackson County, Clay County, Platte County and Ray County and the communities of Kansas City, North Kansas City, Raytown, Grandview, Lee’s Summit, Blue Springs, Grain Valley, Independence, Richmond, Liberty, Excelsior …
HOW TO USE YOUR BASEMENT AS A RENTAL
Renting out part of your home can boost cash flow, but first take a look at what it takes to be a landlord. By Pat Mertz Esswein, August 2011 Homeowners …
WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU FEAR YOUR HEIRS WILL MISUSE AN INHERITANCE
You may have a substantial amount of money and assets to leave behind to your children. However, a conundrum many people find themselves in is that they want to provide …
LLC VS LLC WITH S CORP ELECTION – BEST OF BOTH WORLDS
LLC Electing S Corp Status: The Best of Both Worlds It isn’t either/or when choosing an LLC or S corporation. You can have the best of both worlds. Structuring your …
IS LOCATION REALLY EVERYTHING?
Ask just about any real estate agent to list the three most important things a property should have, and you’ll likely hear: ?location, location, location.? That phrase has been in …
6 THINGS HOME SELLERS ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE
Denise Supplee and her husband, Jerry, had been in their new home in Horsham, PA, for just three months when they started to notice something strange in their bathroom. ?You …
TAX CHANGES FOR SELF EMPLOYED REAL ESTATE AGENTS
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) has created a lot of uncertainty as well as a lot of opportunity in the tax world. This is especially true in the …
COST OF BUILDING A HOUSE
Cost of Building a House Many things, including building materials, could affect the price of your new home. Two of the more prominent factors are regulatory costs and level of …