Rich Dad Poor Dad, in case you didn’t already know, is one of the books written by Robert Kiyosaki. The idea for the book grew out of her experiences with two ‘fathers’ growing up. One father was a man with a traditional education who went through college and had a corporate-style career in education. The…

I often hear from people who are trying to come up with the best strategies for dealing with their spouse during a marital separation. The goal is to make your spouse want to get back together and be willing to save the marriage. To that end, one suggestion that is often given is to “ignore…

I would like to help you prepare your financial hardship letter that is needed for your loan modification or to obtain a short sale approval for your current mortgage. Your first step should be to call your financial institution. They won’t offer you a short sale without talking to them. This is a rare thing…

You fixed that leaky, damp basement months ago, so now what’s the matter? The caulking should have done the trick, right? Well, since a few months there has been no problem, but the weather has also been a bit dry lately. If you’re not so sure about the corrections you’ve made or perhaps work done…

While certain areas of the world only build specific styles of homes, and some parts of the United States emphasize one, over others, potential homeowners need to understand the differences between the top 4 styles of homes and better consider the differences. pros and cons, features, and which ones might best meet your specific needs….

In the wake of the worst recession since the Great Depression, Americans appear to be seeking a return to a simpler way of life. They want to reconnect with food and nature. Reducing waste and expenses has become a priority. Living a little “smaller” than before is essential. Unfortunately, they are told that the only…

At the REALTORS Conference & Expo in San Diego last month, lenders and government officials on a panel called “Commercial loan and Financing: The Ever-Changing Landscape “discussed local trends policies and technology that could change the way deals are financed in the near future. Although held in San Diego, the discussion at the expo encompassed…

As a new owner of a “repair” home from 1924, I was very excited to start remodeling. The house had first been remodeled in the 1970s with the addition of laminate flooring and solar tubes. Double pane windows were installed in the 1990s. Since then, the house has been rented out to rotating groups of…

In 1995, Alamo became the first car rental company to offer customers real-time online reservations. In 2005, it became the first in its industry to develop a digital record system. It has expanded its services to the rest of the world and fosters partnerships with travel agents, the airline industry, tour operators, and other travel-related…

I’m sure you’ve noticed that the newspapers say “Surrey Booming!” or “BOOM from Vancouver Market!” Or maybe “The Fraser Valley market is red hot.” Well, due to the increase in population and the decrease in the supply of land, real estate prices go up. This is a natural law of the world. Many communities have…