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How do I start real estate brokerage business?

Written by Home Buying Treks on December 28th, 2008

pinkplaid610 asked: I just received the real estate broker license in California, and plan to do brokerage business. I’m not planning to setup a company or hire any agent. I’m thinking about joining Orange County Association of Realtors. Do I really need E&O insurance? What steps am I missing? Any advice [...]

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What is the difference between a real estate broker and real estate agent?

Written by Home Buying Treks on December 28th, 2008

gregdaman925 asked: I was wondering what the difference was between a real estate broker and a real estate agent? How long would you have to go to school to be either one?
I pretty much got my answer to this question. Can a real estate broker act as both a broker as well as the agent? [...]

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Can I deduct real estate taxes in NY from more than one home on my federal tax return?

Written by Home Buying Treks on December 27th, 2008

Albert T asked: I bought a new house and havent sold the first one yet? Can i deduct mortgage interest from both? What about real estate taxes? Both houses are in NY city.

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Homes washed away as flash flood hits Jakarta - 27 Mar 09

Written by Home Buying Treks on December 24th, 2008

AlJazeeraEnglish asked:

At least 50 people have been killed in a flash flood on the outskirts of the Indonesian capital Jakarta. After days of heavy rain, a dam breached early on Friday morning, sending a powerful wave sweeping through a residential area as people slept. Officials say the death toll is likely to rise. Al [...]

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Still Life In Mobile Homes

Written by Home Buying Treks on December 22nd, 2008

pannacotta1 asked:

Japan - David Sylvian - Oil On Canvas - Live 1982 …

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TRICKY “Broken Homes”

Written by Home Buying Treks on December 22nd, 2008

attrell asked:

A nice visual video featuring PJ Harvey. …

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Any really good real estate investing programs that make sense for this market?

Written by Home Buying Treks on December 17th, 2008

ecgdgz z asked: Does anyone know of any real estate investing courses that really help you make money in today’s crazy market? I don’t want to pay for stuff that doesn’t work any more.

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What should I do to become a real estate developer or investor?

Written by Home Buying Treks on December 17th, 2008

gradin_2007 asked: Im a senior in high school and plan on going to a community college for 2 yrs.and then 2yrs. at a university and major in bussiness administraion. I think while Im doing that I should intern for a big real estate place like Remax or something because I would like to learn the [...]

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If I claim to be a real estate professional for tax purposes, is my income subject to FICA?

Written by Home Buying Treks on December 12th, 2008

capn bob asked: I qualify as a real estate professional for tax purposes. I own and manage over 25 rental properties. I have not claimed that status in the past. I have recently married and my husband has retirement and investment income in excess of the maximum income amount allowed under the [...]

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Weird Homes Video - Violette

Written by Home Buying Treks on December 11th, 2008

creativeboho asked:

A short movie taken several years ago of my Magic cottage. Please make sure to watch till the end…..there is a black space (which should have been edited out) and then more of the video afterwards! I hope you enjoy the video as much as i enjoyed being filmed for this segment! …

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