A couple of years ago I bought a very interesting book from a yard sale called “Lies My Teacher Told Me.” I forgot the author’s name, but he was a professor of history and in this book he exposed how history has been practically rewritten in textbooks to suit the government institution that teaches it.… Continue reading
Category: Real Estate
The Recession is Here … Six Costly Mistakes Home Sellers Make During Recessions and How to Avoid Them
The United States is officially in recession. What is a recession? A recession is a contraction of the business cycle or a general economic decline due to a significant drop in spending and other business activities. Most experts and politicians will blame the Covid-19 crisis for the recession, but even before Covid-19 the proverbial writing… Continue reading
The Boom: How Fracking Ignited the American Energy Revolution and Changed the World by Russell Gold
Russell Gold’s 2014 book, The boom: how fracking ignited the American energy revolution and changed the world, is a gripping story of adventure, ambition, science, and being in the right place, at the right time, with the right accidental technology. And good luck. Whichever side you are on in the shale and fracking debate, after… Continue reading
Blinds for windows: history and types
Window blinds have many different types of materials and colors. Today, its uses are for privacy, blocking sunlight, and preventing heat from escaping during colder seasons. There are records that ancient peoples also used window blinds. Although they are different in terms of form, they basically have the same function. People who live in the… Continue reading
Pros and cons of digital signatures
Before we begin, let’s discuss the difference between an electronic signature and a digital signature. There are distinctive differences that are important to understand. Electronic Signatures This is a signature that you add to a document located on the Internet. It can be an email or a PDF file. In each case there are different… Continue reading
Using a pool filter cartridge
A filter system keeps your pool clean by trapping dirt, debris, and other unwanted particles or substances. There are three general classifications of pool filters and all three types can clean your pool. The choice between the three filter systems depends on certain considerations such as cost, ease of maintenance, location, and other personal preferences.… Continue reading
The advantages and disadvantages of using a property manager to rent your property
One of the biggest advantages of having a property manager in your place is that they not only do all the actual management for you: tenant selection, completion of proper paperwork, inspections, etc. – but they also do a lot of the accounting. From most of my property managers, I would get a monthly statement… Continue reading
Establishing business credit: the seven steps to success
Business credit versus personal credit: Personal – Building personal credit begins when a person provides their social security number and applies for their first credit card. At that time, a credit profile is initiated with the personal credit reporting agencies of the region of the country in which they reside. This profile, also commonly known… Continue reading
House for rent by owners
With prices skyrocketing in real estate, it has become imperative for people to find cheap alternative housing. Fortunately, the trend for home rental by landlords is increasing rapidly. People these days rarely have to shell out all of their life savings to make a down payment on new apartments. Renting an apartment or a house… Continue reading
The red bird on the windowsill – a sign of a spirit guide?
As I sit in my office, looking out the window, the red bird is perched on a branch outside, its head bobbing and moving, looking for the next place to land. It has been a constant in my garden for several months. He flies to my windowsill, stays long enough to look inside. I guess… Continue reading