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Entries from October 2008

Rented London Accommodation Options For The 2012 Olympic Games

Oct. 23rd, 2008

In 2012 one of the most important sporting events will be coming to London, the Olympic Games will obviously draw huge numbers of people, all interested in experiencing the event in person and soaking up the incredible atmosphere in the capital. One of the most important aspects of any stay in the capital is the [...]

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An Example of an Activity Based Costing System

Oct. 23rd, 2008

In 1996 Humberside police had over 3,000 police officers and civilians on the payroll, they recognised the great importance attached to activity analysis and activity based costing, which would enable them to efficiently manage resources in tackling crime. Seeing as activity based costing is entirely dependent on the activity analysis data, the quality and accuracy [...]

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Free Real Estate Investor Seminar?

Oct. 22nd, 2008

Have you noticed that many property investment courses have started offering a Free Real Estate Investor Seminar to try and get clients in the door? Over the past few years the financial education industry seems to have gotten a bad name. Unfortunately many investment seminars have been run by less than heroic people who have [...]

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Buying Property For Sale in Italy is Always an Excellent Choice

Oct. 21st, 2008

Until a few years ago, property for sale in Italy had never seemed a particularly exciting opportunity. There were a few farmhouses or seafront apartments that real estate agents could market under the ‘overseas property for sale in Italy section’ that might interest buyers, but that was about all. However, this situation has modified drastically [...]

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Panama Property: An Investment Dream!

Oct. 21st, 2008

A relative newcomer on the international property block, there are many advantages to putting your money into Panama property. This Central American country’s economy is growing year-on-year and the authorities are doing as much as possible to encourage more inward investment. The Panama Canal, one of the globe’s most important waterways, is currently under going [...]

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Phoenix Flat Fee MLS

Oct. 21st, 2008

Phoenix sellers have an option in listing their home; they do not have to list with a traditional broker that charges a listing commission at closing. They can list with a flat fee MLS broker that places their property on the MLS for a pre-paid flat fee, and no listing commission. Because of the flat [...]

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Online Real Estate Marketing and Drilling in the Wrong Place

Oct. 21st, 2008

I just wrapped up another real estate oriented web site campaign. As usual I am often flabbergasted by the mere nature of these campaigns and the people who put these together. Even though the format for these campaigns are clumsy at best they often mirror mistakes I see in other campaigns in different industries. The [...]

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“Bailout” Rides to Homeowners Rescue

Oct. 20th, 2008

Can we save both Wall Street and Main Street? Those who are responsible for disposing of $700 billion of your tax dollars assure voters that they can. An example is now taking place in Arizona and a few other states. Here’s the deal: Countrywide was facing legal action for its “alleged use of deceptive practices [...]

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Could Federal Housing Tax Credits Add Value to Homes?

Oct. 20th, 2008

The U.S. Government is planning to invest billions of dollars into companies to try and jumpstart the housing market. It has seen a big slump since the ‘credit crunch’ hit and people aren’t prepared to take the risk of possible debt and bankruptcy. Federal Housing Tax Credits could be exactly what the housing market needs. [...]

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Options on Selling Your House in a Falling Market

Oct. 20th, 2008

If your property is on the market at the moment here’s some tips to help you get some viewings and sell your house. The property market continues to fall and is expected to do so for some time yet. If your property is on the market you simply want to sell your house and be [...]

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