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Protect Your Family From Lead…

Since 1978 and the change in government guidelines – lead in paint was thought to be a thing of the “past.” However, since there is so much interest and renovation in homes of historic nature – this information could prove not only informative – but life saving. Sometimes we make lite of the situation by saying, “don’t chew on the window seals and you’ll be fine” – but if you are concerned of the ill effects this substance could have on you or your family – being informed is the least you can do to protect those you love. CLICK HERE to read the information provided by EPA.

Think About How the Cost of Gas Affects Real Estate

Next time you talk with a REALTOR about buying or selling a house – consider this perspective:

Impact of Rising Energy Prices Compelling Practical, Psychological Changes to Real Estate Decisions

The $4-plus/gallon of gas threshold hit this summer has pushed the real estate industry in unforeseen ways — fundamentally altering how it behaves and its understanding of markets.

It is changing the way brokers market property, how brokerages charge clients, how managers budget improvements, how tenants decide where to locate, how local governments are approaching development and transportation issues, how consumers decide where to spend money, how logistics firms manage their distribution centers, how landlords calculate their expense pass-throughs, and how lenders fund construction projects and acquisitions. It has investors adjusting their acquisition criteria and has asset managers recalculating cash flows. And these are just a few of the ways. (more…)