Real Estate

Foreclosure and Short Sale: What Are the Consequences to Consider on Your Tax Return?

The housing market landed with a thud in 2009 and the US experienced a rapid rise in foreclosures which, in turn, caused many financial lenders to go bust. An unsuccessful stabilization attempt was made by the Government. Their focus was to provide money to mortgage finance institutions and not to homeowners. In most cases, taxpayers will receive a tax form,

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world famous book

First of all, let me tell you that I am a published author of fiction and nonfiction. I've definitely been at the bottom, looking towards the fantastically high peak of getting a book published by an actual publisher, let alone getting someone to buy a copy of my book. So, I'm going to pass on some hard-earned tips that will

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Real Estate

Types of business risks you are prone to

You know very well that the business world is dynamic. How do you manage risks and uncertainties? The future is uncertain and what seemed to work very well yesterday is not a guarantee that it will work today. Things change at any time and changes can bring opportunities or miseries in a business. Planning alone cannot completely free us from

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The rise in popularity of the serviced apartment

Serviced apartments are a relatively recent phenomenon. They are fully furnished apartments that have amenities similar to hotel rooms and can be used for short or long stays, offering a more home-like experience. Some of the main benefits of staying in a serviced apartment compared to a hotel room are that they offer on average 30% more space, more privacy

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Real Estate

Smart Tips for Successful Bank Property Foreclosure Buying

Bank-owned foreclosures refer to those that have returned to bank ownership after a public sale. These properties can range from single units to multi-family units, condominiums, apartments, townhomes, duplexes, and other types of structures. Once these properties become REO or bank owned, they will be listed as for sale, usually through listing providers or real estate brokers. Although you can

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Real Estate

Investing in movies as an uncorrelated asset class opportunity for wealthy investors and hedge funds

The term uncorrelated asset classes covers a wide range of potential investments, including venture capital, real estate, private equity, and commodities, but also alternative investment strategies. But in today's economy of collapsing public stock markets, defaulting hedge funds, and nonexistent real estate developments, one company believes that investing in movie listings, including theatrical distribution, offers a high-yield alternative investment that

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