Archive for August, 2007
C is for Contingency
A contingency is simply a condition that must be satisfied in order for the contract to execute.
In real estate, there are several common contingencies, as well as a gazillion uncommon ones. In this post, we are only going to go over a few common contingencies. As I said previously, a contingency is a
View CommentsB is for Buyer’s Agent
Simply put, a buyer’s agent is the agent that works for the buyer in a real estate transaction.
More importantly (for now anyway) let’s talk about what a buyer’s agent is not:
- The nice agent a buyer works with from the new home community.
- The helpful agent that has listed the property (unless there is a dual agency agreement).
In both of the above instances, the agent may be a great person, but
View CommentsA is for Appraisal
An appraisal is simply an estimate of value made by a certified appraiser. That is all…
However, there are a few other terms that are often used (wrongly) as interchangeable with appraisal. Other value estimates, such as
View CommentsReal Estate Investing 203 – Shifting Classes and Uses
Back in Real Estate Investing 101, Part II, I briefly mentioned “Shifting Classes” after the Buy & Hold strategy. There are a few different ways to shift classes and uses that can build value for investors.
Residential to Commercial
One of the most common ways to increase value while shifting classes or use is to have a property
View CommentsAtlanta Area Motosports Calendar
We have recently set up a Motorsports Calendar for Atlanta area events. Not only do we have big events like the NASCAR race at Atlanta Motor speedway and the NHRA Nationals at Commerce, but we also have local SCCA events, as well as Legends races and other amateur events at various venues around town.
Here is a direct link to the calendar.
If you or your club hosts an event that you would like included, such as a competition event, show and shine or even a club meeting, please feel free to let us know. We’ll happily post your event on our Atlanta area Motorsports Calendar.
Mud Bogs, Drags, Solos, etc. are all welcome to be posted.
We do ask that you send a short blurb about the event, which we will post, along with any relevant contact info, in a link from the calendar entry.
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