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Shipping Containers Recycled as Homes

Written by Home Buying Treks on January 31st, 2009

vbrtrmn asked:

Architects are designing modern homes from the millions of excess shipping containers that are piling up at the port of LA due to the US trade deficit with China. By using the steel shipping containers as building material, homes can save 50% of construction costs, while reducing the waste and blight caused by [...]

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How many real estate brokers should I talk to?

Written by Home Buying Treks on January 30th, 2009

MR4444 asked: I will be buying a house in the next six months. I have a couple of real estate brokers who have been recommended by family friends and colleagues. How many real estate brokers should I be talking to?

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Gazans flee homes and seek refuge in UN schools - 05 Jan 09

Written by Home Buying Treks on January 30th, 2009

AlJazeeraEnglish asked:

As the humanitarian crisis in Gaza worsens, many families are being displaced. About 13000 people have fled their homes because of Israel's continuing assault on Gaza. Many lived on the outskirts of the Strip and are now in Gaza City, staying at UN schools that have been turned into makeshift shelters. Sherine Tadros [...]

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How should I start off my path to real estate?

Written by Home Buying Treks on January 30th, 2009

mookie asked: I am 16, and planning on going in real estate because it seems like hard work in that business pays off compared to other places and because I am very persuasive.
When I start my junior year at my high school.. I have about 2 free clases what do you think I should take [...]

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How much will a real estate liquidation company mark down a property each month?

Written by Home Buying Treks on January 28th, 2009

opienzip asked: I’m interested in a property that went into foreclosure and is now being sold by a real estate liquidation company. Supposedly, they will systematically drop the price until it sells. If true, how much will the price drop each month? Is there a standard formula for real estate liquidation?

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How much commision do commercial real estate agent make and do they make more then residenyial agents?

Written by Home Buying Treks on January 27th, 2009

nickhinkle asked: At first i was thinking of becoming a residential real estate agent but then, someone told me about commercial real estate and i was wondering would that be a better career choice and does it work the same as residential. If so, that would be major commision on a $40 million building and [...]

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Which real estate companies are best for new agents?

Written by Home Buying Treks on January 24th, 2009

Ryan 1 asked: I’m planning on getting my real estate agents license in the next few weeks. I’ve heard that Century 21 and some other companies have their own courses. Is it better to attend their course or just a regular local real estate school. Also what companies are good for new agents.
Any advice [...]

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How/where to deduct real estate training fees on taxes?

Written by Home Buying Treks on January 21st, 2009

DJP asked: I plan on getting a real estate license for the education and qualification when managing my private real estate investment career.
Where/how do I deduct these costs on my taxes? Eventually I’ll set up a real estate company where I could deduct them, but that won’t be set up for a while.
Thanks.

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I want to start a Real Estate Investment company. Do I need a real estate license?

Written by Home Buying Treks on January 4th, 2009

Nik asked: I want to invest in real estate but want to protect my personal assets.

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What are the requirements for Illinois Real Estate Exam?

Written by Home Buying Treks on January 3rd, 2009

Luv Peace asked: I’m planning on going into real estate. Can anyone help me by directing me to a good website or providing info that I need to take the real estate exam. Should I enroll for a class or should I read up some books. If books, then what books do you recommend?

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