Blog posts http://kaizen-realty.com Tue, 07 Sep 2010 20:41:31 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.3 http://www.kaizen-realty.com/index.php/news-articles/blog/garden-decorating-to-reflect-your-style-amp-personality.html <p>by Steve &#038; Cathy Lambert</p><br/><p>Let&#8217;s move our decorating wand outdoors, with our Garden and Landscape Design Experts and Contributors Steve and Cathy Lambert. Steve and Cathy share with us great advice for creating beautiful gardens and outdoor living spaces.</p><br/><p>&#8211;</p><br/><p>Garden ornaments add personality, style and whimsy to your garden. For centuries, gardens have been used as outdoor galleries for displaying collections of sculptures and other works of art. Garden decRead More... KAIZEN Realty Tue, 07 Sep 2010 09:23:37 +0100 http://www.kaizen-realty.com/index.php/news-articles/blog/homebuyers-sellers-still-stuck-in-denial.html Mood of the Market<p>read more</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/inmannews/~4/JwU4DbBsqLM" height="1" width="1" /> KAIZEN Realty Tue, 07 Sep 2010 08:22:09 +0100 http://www.kaizen-realty.com/index.php/news-articles/blog/inherit-real-estate-without-hiccups.html 2 options to take when holdout refuses to sign quitclaim deed<p>read more</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/inmannews/~4/MvmVcSAYUDs" height="1" width="1" /> KAIZEN Realty Tue, 07 Sep 2010 08:14:46 +0100 http://www.kaizen-realty.com/index.php/news-articles/blog/3-things-you-need-to-focus-on-before-getting-started-in-commercial-real-estate.html <p><img src="http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/4334454007_edbe9f4711-300x199.jpg" width="300" height="199" alt="Post image for 3 Things You Need to Focus on Before Getting Started in Commercial Real Estate" /></p><p>Investing in Commercial Real estate can provide you with an opportunity for passive income and financial freedom that most people can only dream about. In addition to the income, investors also have the opportunity to increase their net worth from theRead More... KAIZEN Realty Tue, 07 Sep 2010 06:13:03 +0100 http://www.kaizen-realty.com/index.php/news-articles/blog/shops-at-rock-creek-trades-in-cordova.html NEXT Realty Management acquired the Shops at Rock Creek at 2362-2382 N Germantown Parkway in Cordova, TN, from C-III Asset Management, LLC for $4.4 million, or about $70 per square foot. <br/><br/>Built in 2006, the complex consists of two retail buildings... KAIZEN Realty Mon, 06 Sep 2010 23:45:01 +0100 http://www.kaizen-realty.com/index.php/news-articles/blog/whats-your-best-winter-staging-tip-.html How do you get curb appeal or warm up the interior of your listings during the gloomy winter months? Share your staging secrets! KAIZEN Realty Mon, 06 Sep 2010 23:00:00 +0100 http://www.kaizen-realty.com/index.php/news-articles/blog/give-home-owners-tips-to-fight-foreclosure.html Help home owners be among those who stop foreclosure it in its tracks. KAIZEN Realty Mon, 06 Sep 2010 23:00:00 +0100 http://www.kaizen-realty.com/index.php/news-articles/blog/some-experts-weary-of-government-intervention.html Economists and housing analysts say it's time for the housing market to work itself out and for the government to step back. KAIZEN Realty Mon, 06 Sep 2010 23:00:00 +0100 http://www.kaizen-realty.com/index.php/news-articles/blog/families-want-to-be-close-to-in-laws.html Coldwell Banker reports that more than 72 percent of families with children want to live less than half an hour away from extended family. KAIZEN Realty Mon, 06 Sep 2010 23:00:00 +0100 http://www.kaizen-realty.com/index.php/news-articles/blog/3-types-of-loan-originators.html No description KAIZEN Realty Mon, 06 Sep 2010 23:00:00 +0100 http://www.kaizen-realty.com/index.php/news-articles/blog/colleges-buying-land-while-its-available.html York College and Stevenson University are among a group of educational institutions purchasing land while prices are low. KAIZEN Realty Mon, 06 Sep 2010 23:00:00 +0100 http://www.kaizen-realty.com/index.php/news-articles/blog/sellers-arent-cutting-prices.html According to Zillow.com, the number of sellers on the site who reduced their prices remained the same in August as July. KAIZEN Realty Mon, 06 Sep 2010 23:00:00 +0100 http://www.kaizen-realty.com/index.php/news-articles/blog/the-pros-and-cons-of-corner-properties.html While some love the benefits of being on the corner, others prefer more private yards and less street noise. KAIZEN Realty Mon, 06 Sep 2010 23:00:00 +0100 http://www.kaizen-realty.com/index.php/news-articles/blog/housing-market-insight-a-week-of-september-6th.html <p></p><p>Last week the sentiment in the housing market seemed to turn slightly for the better. This post will tell you why as we cover the discussion over more tax credits, interest rates, the mortgage application index, and a surprise in pending home sales.</p><p>Tax Credit Discussion, Quelled</p><p>What seemed to be a stirring of a potential renewal of the home buyer tax credit this week was squashed by the White House and several industry trade groups, including representatives from the NatiRead More... KAIZEN Realty Mon, 06 Sep 2010 16:12:50 +0100 http://www.kaizen-realty.com/index.php/news-articles/blog/do-i-need-a-property-manager-now-.html <p><img class="alignleft" src="http://static.move.com/blogs/RentalSign-medium.jpg" alt="RentalSign medium Do I Need a Property Manager Now?" width="265" height="185" title="Do I Need a Property Manager Now?" />Are you a landlord who is tired of the amount of time it takes to keep up everything?</p><p>For many investors, managing rental properties is their passion.  However, Nevada REALTOR® Sandra Mathewson says often times when the “hands-on” day-to-day job starts to feel overwhelming, that’s whRead More... KAIZEN Realty Mon, 06 Sep 2010 15:00:42 +0100 http://www.kaizen-realty.com/index.php/news-articles/blog/should-i-use-a-realtor-.html <p><img class="alignleft" src="http://static.move.com/blogs/Sold-medium.jpg" alt="Sold medium Should I Use a Realtor?" width="265" height="185" title="Should I Use a Realtor?" />Buyers and sellers often ask: Should I use a REALTOR® or not? Most folks often underestimate the value of Realtors and their importance in a real estate transaction. A real estate professional can be an invaluable asset on both sides of the deal, helping to keep the deal together and running smoothly.</p><p>Los Angeles RRead More... KAIZEN Realty Mon, 06 Sep 2010 11:00:06 +0100 http://www.kaizen-realty.com/index.php/news-articles/blog/dona-t-forget-political-risk.html <p><img src="http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/4046734044_2a8d1c089e-300x225.jpg" width="300" height="225" alt="Post image for Don’t Forget Political Risk" /></p><p>In my previous career I spent fifteen years as a financial planner and investment advisor. When helping clients select investments we usually discussed political risk, that is the risk associated with changes in the political environment. While it is usually associated with foreign investment, it applRead More... KAIZEN Realty Mon, 06 Sep 2010 05:00:04 +0100 http://www.kaizen-realty.com/index.php/news-articles/blog/are-online-appraisals-accurate-.html <p><img class="alignleft" src="http://static.move.com/blogs/InternetSearch.jpg" alt="InternetSearch Are Online Appraisals Accurate?" width="212" height="148" title="Are Online Appraisals Accurate?" />Over the last five years, one of the newest developments in real estate is the ability for home buyers and sellers to search online for a home’s appraisal value. </p><p>Many websites offer free estimates, but some consumers and REALTORS® like Daniel Maloney say the values calculated often are inaccuRead More... KAIZEN Realty Sun, 05 Sep 2010 15:00:00 +0100 http://www.kaizen-realty.com/index.php/news-articles/blog/sellers-stay-safe-when-showing-house.html <p><img class="alignleft" src="http://static.move.com/blogs/ForSaleWhiteSign-medium.jpg" alt="ForSaleWhiteSign medium Sellers: Stay Safe When Showing House" width="212" height="148" title="Sellers: Stay Safe When Showing House" />You decide you need to move and you put your home on the market. In the best efforts to sell you current home, you list it with an agent plus run ads and plan open houses. While this is a positive on the selling side, it could be disasterous on the personal safety side.Read More... KAIZEN Realty Sun, 05 Sep 2010 11:00:37 +0100 http://www.kaizen-realty.com/index.php/news-articles/blog/how-you-should-handle-the-irs-and-how-to-get-an-accountant-.html <p></p><p>Last week I got a letter in the mail from the IRS. Of course, when I saw the envelope I thought two things: “Crap, I’m getting audited” and “crap, I owe them more money.”</p><p>When I opened the envelope there were several documents, which I didn’t really understand (or have the patience to understand) and for some reason there were multiple copies of each document. I still haven’t figured out the reason for this and don’t really care.</p><p>Anyway, as soon as I read the letter I faxedRead More... KAIZEN Realty Sun, 05 Sep 2010 06:58:06 +0100