DEATH AND REAL ESTATE
Understanding Ownership of Property When an estate planning attorney meets with a new client, one of the first questions the attorney asks is “What do you own and how is …
REAL ESTATE SYNDICATION
Both get a share of the profits based on time and money invested. Real estate syndication is an effective way for investors to pool their financial and intellectual resources to …
THINGS TO CONSIDER IF BUYING A PROPERTY TO USE AS AN AIRBNB
IT’S EASY TO SEE THE rise in popularity of Airbnb and other online vacation rental sites and think it’s a good idea to buy a property dedicated to short-term housing. …
HOW MUCH CAN A REALTOR GIVE AS A GIFT?
Closing gifts are almost as important in the real estate world as securing a home, at least it is if you want your clients to come back. Are you thinking …
CODE OF CONDUCT FOR REALTORS
Code of Conduct Thanks for choosing to participate in the exchange of ideas and information in the Missouri REALTORS?online community, THE LANDING. To ensure the best possible experience for all …
LLC FORMATION – WHAT TYPE IS RIGHT FOR YOU?
Types of LLC’s Domestic LLC: If your LLC is formed and operating within your state, this is a domestic LLC. Your state has the authority to govern your LLC if …
REALTOR DISPUTES – DO YOU NEED TO FIRE YOUR REALTOR?
It may be hard to believe, but I receive calls regularly from buyers and sellers that have become estranged from there realtor or feel they are being taken advantage of …
WATER DAMAGE REPAIR VS. REMEDIATE
How much does it cost restore water damage? Water may be a necessary part of life, but it can also do a tremendous amount of damage to your property if …
HOW TO HELP YOUR CHILDREN PURCHASE A HOUSE
When responsible first-time home buyers need help buying a home, the family bank can sometimes lend a hand. Younger home buyers face a mountain of obstacles, including rising home prices …
REAL ESTATE APPRECIATION
One site http://(www.realestateabc.com) cites a 6.34% annual appreciate rate since 1968. But, that does account for: state, city, county, or neighborhood variations. It doesn’t account for type of house (single …
THE INTERNET TURNS 30 TODAY
Today, 30 years on from my original proposal for an information management system, half the world is online. It’s a moment to celebrate how far we?ve come, but also an …
STATE BY STATE CLOSING GUIDE
ALABAMA Attorneys and title companies handle closings. Conveyance is by warranty deed. Mortgages are the customary security instruments. Foreclosures are non-judicial. Foreclosure notices are published once a week for three …
WHAT IS DISPOSABLE INCOME?
You?ve likely heard terms such as net income, gross income, adjusted gross income, take-home pay, and disposable income. But do you really know what each term means, both in definition …
KANSAS CITY REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT
Cycle-low construction at odds with tightening retail vacancy. As unemployment reached the low-3 percent range by the end of 2018, the retail environment in Kansas City remains well positioned for …
RISE OF CREDIT CARD DEBT
Rising interest rates are providing welcome relief to savers. As previously reported, earning at least a 2% APY on your savings from an FDIC insured bank account is now much …
3 STEPS TO BUILDING WEALTH AFTER 50
1. Leverage All of Your Savings Options While a 401(k) (or another employer-sponsored plan) is a good first stop for retirement savings, it’s not the only way to build your …
4 SIMPLE WAYS TO INVEST IN REAL ESTATE
Buying real estate can be more than just finding a place to call home. Most people have to do a real estate transaction at some point in their lives, and …
RENTING OUT ROOMS
Renting out a room in your house is sometimes favorable to leasing the entire property. It offers more flexibility for your own private use of the other rooms, and renting …