The Art of Flipping Homes Flipping homes sure sounds like a worthy manner of making your money work for you. But is it really for everybody? There are a handful of considerations before plunging in to the foreclosed homes market.While flipping homes may be a wise investment choice it is not as easy as purchasing a cheap home, splashing new paint to its walls and send it back to the selling block. In the house flipping sector the mantra is...more
Spend less time setting up Your Home Theater System by Preparing Beforehand Buying a new home theater system can be fun, but the fun soon fades when people consider setting it up. If you spend time on some initial preparations, home theater installation will not be too difficult. A few hours of preparation before putting together your home theater system can save you plenty of time and problems. Planning your room to find the best...more
Homeowner Faces Foreclosure after a Fraudulent Loan Restructuring Imogene Hall is a Jamaican immigrant who is about to lose her Florida home by virtue of a bank repossession, on the Monday after Thanksgiving in 2010. She will lose her home for a $50,000 loan she took out from her home equity to pay for her bills and tide her over while she sought employment back in 2006. She was one of the many victims of mortgage broker Johnson Cuffy, who is now in prison for grand theft. Cuffy used a refinancing strategy which was described by mortgage investigators as an outright fraud. He is currently facing mortgage fraud charges that could add 30 years to the 11-year jail sentence he is serving now. Hall's problems started when she turned over the title of her property to Cuffy, then manager for BlueKap Financial Group for a refinance that will enable Hall to withdraw $50,000 from her home equity. Cuffy somehow managed to use a man named Kervyn Harris to secure a $230,000 loan from Argent Mortgage, a subprime lender using Hall's property as collateral. The ensuing foreclosure was handled by Florida Default Law Group, a firm now facing investigation for employing a flawed...more
Making the Most of the Sunshine in Your Own Home One of the perfect ways to do this is by having fresh new windows and doors fitted, over time some homes can find their windows and doors can either look rather grubby or perhaps even degrade as the changing weather and conditions can wreak havoc on wooden window frames leading to rotting and...more
The Lure of Cancun Real Estate – Mexico Condos at their Best! In the market of Mexico condos, Cancun real estate holds a special lure. Founded 40 years ago as Mexico's first Integrated Resort Community, Cancun has been very successful in continuing to offer condo owners increasing luxury and conveniences. The following are some of those...more
The Advantages of Playa del Carmen Real Estate At a time when there are so many options available, not only in Mexico and North America, but throughout the world, it's important to know what distinguishes Playa del Carmen real estate from the other options. The following are a few of those points. The Most Beautiful Beaches. Many travelers, websites and guides have identified the beaches running for miles north and south of Playa del Carmen as the most beautiful they have ever seen. They are very wide, with soft, white sand, and turquoise water unlike any other. When you see the pictures, you'll think they were re-touched, since they are so perfect; when you see reality, you will see that even those "perfect" images fall short of their true splendor. Largest Growing Community in Latin America. These very beaches and the surrounding nature have attracted a large number of tourists and expats. For this reason, Playa del Carmen has become Latin America's fastest growing community, and with this has come to offer many benefits for retirees, investors, vacationers and families. Variety of Property Options. One of the benefits of the growth in Playa del Carmen real estate is...more
Apple Inc Becomes the Biggest Landowner in Cupertino Computer and mobile music player maker Apple Inc has acquired a huge tract of land from technology competitor Hewlett-Packard. The 98-acre Real Estate piece used to be part of HP's Cupertino...more
Skin tags are little bits of skin that protrude from the surface. Made up of blood and excess tissue, skin tags often show up around the face, neck and upper chest, although they can appear anywhere on the body. While skin tags are a nuisance and...more
The history of faux painting goes back to Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia. It may seem like a recent artistic trend but people have been using it since ancient times. The popularity of faux reached the top in classic times showing in the forms of faux...more
A Playa del Carmen Villa Near the Beach – Your Dream Home How do you imagine your dream home? Does it include any of these items? Consider how these Playa del Carmen villas just north of downtown meet each of the requirements to offer your...more
Work For Mums - Making Money From Home Becoming a mum is probably one of the most life changing things a woman can do. Although it is obviously life changing for the better what many women fail to consider is life after the birth. After people...more
When choosing dining table furniture, a lot of thought is needed in choosing the right one. People generally only replace table and chairs once every ten or so years. This is because they are generally designed for long term use. Quality of materials...more