Archives for Real Estate - Page 9
Investing in Rental Properties: Cash Flow Positive and Cash on Hand
'œIt's tangible, it's solid, it's beautiful. It's artistic, from my standpoint, and I just love real estate.' '“ Donald Trump During the height of the housing bubble, a lot of…
Improving Your Local Quality of Life
Sometimes just opening the dialogue will get the ball rolling on finding a solution. At least, that's my hope, because in a lengthy discussion with my partner about how to…
Home Equity Line of Credit at Your Disposal
'œYou have to be as fully prepared for the dull game as you are for the great game, or else you won't be prepared for the great one.' '“ Red…
McMansions and the Carbon Tax
'œThe houses that he makes last till doomsday.' '“ William Shakespeare Here's one to throw the McMansion crowd into a tizzy on a Monday morning. Kenneth R. Harney at the…
Gay Affluence: fact, fiction, or somewhere in between?
'œGreat minds discuss ideas; Average minds discuss events; Small minds discuss people.' '“ Eleanor Roosevelt On Saturday night, we went with friends to HRC's Annual Orange County Federal Club Garden…
Is a Swimming Pool a Money Pit?
"I have barbecues, swim in the pool with my babies. I'm a man of simple pleasures." -- Anthony Anderson Jeanine and I equate having a swimming pool with the good…
Almost Debt Free: How to Save for a Down Payment on a Home
As I steadily venture into new territory of debt free life, I must admit that my confidence is beginning to wane. It's sort of like being the new kid in…
Renting Your Vacation Home
Are you one of the lucky people who own a vacation home? With the current economy, you may find yourself strapped for cash. Consider renting your getaway spot for extra…
Lesbian Couple vs. Countrywide Home Loans
Oh how mainstream media fails us. Here's a story that you probably haven't heard. A lesbian couple in New York who filed a federal law suit against Countrywide Home Loans.…
Timeshares: Good Investment or Travel Scam?
I'm vacationing for a long weekend in Los Cabos, land of the although we've parked ourselves at the Sheraton with Starwood points, we've met plenty of people taking in a…