New year, new you, new home. The calendar change always invites all sorts of resolutions, some of them attainable, many of them impractical and stress-inducing. But changes needn’t be big or difficult to be life-altering. Here are some financial–related New Year’s resolutions you can make for 2016 that will pay big dividends with minimal effort.
Real Estate
Investing In Real Estate As A Couple: Part 1
Real estate investing is not a “get rich quick” scheme. Just as any home needs a solid foundation so does your real estate education. This is key to your long term investing success. First ask yourself a few questions: Do we have a clear understanding of what type of real estate properties are best suited […]
Negotiation Strategies with Merle Schneider
Merle Schneider, Co- Owner Broker with Schneider Real Estate, joins Doug and Tammie to talk about the negotiation strategies in work and in personal life. As we may already know conflict adds to one’s tensions and anxiety. It is better to discuss things and reach to an alternative benefitting all. Issues must not be dragged unnecessarily […]
How To Negotiate and Work With Family and Friends
Tips to manage threats to your family business: Clearly define the goals of the company and make sure everyone is on the same page. Outline each family employee’s role and responsibilities and hold them accountable. Keep an open line of communication at all times. Address all concerns quickly and in a non-emotional manner. Create a […]
Should I Sell My Home During The Holidays?
Should I sell my home during the holidays? This is a question on the minds of many home owners. There is no clear cut and dry answer as everyone’s personal circumstances are different. Selling a home during the holidays however, was once something that very few people did. The argument was that there were less […]
Commercial Real Estate with Greg Schowe
Born and raised on the family farm in east central Missouri, Greg knew at an early age the definition of hard work and an honest living. After high school Greg applied the traits learned on the farm and enlisted in the U.S. Navy for 6 ½ years. After military life Greg decided to pursue the […]
1031 Tax Deferred Exchange with Greg Schowe
Greg Schowe with United Country Real Estate- Commercial joins Doug and Tammie in the studio to help shed some light on the 1031 Tax Deferred Exchange opportunity for investors. The payment of income or capital gain tax on the sale of property can be voluntary thanks to Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code which […]
Donna Joerling “The Property Whisperer”
Donna Joerling with the Joerling Group Real Estate Company joins Doug and Tammie in studios to discuss what rural property and second homes have to offer to buyers and sellers. Tammie says, “Donna is ‘The Property Whisperer’, She just has this magnetic energy about her that inspires you to enjoy life and see the potential […]
8 Costs That New Investors In Real Estate Do Not Consider
Doug and Tammie share a list of 8 things investors must consider when investing in real estate. Unexpected Repairs A home inspection is a vital component in assessing whether or not a property is worth pursuing. The inspection report can reveal many inherent problems related to items such as roofing, electrical wiring, plumbing connections and […]
Are You Living House Poor?
One common problem that people run into is that they become house poor. What does this mean? You are house poor if you have no extra money to pay for emergencies, cover your expenses and save for the future, because your house payment is too large. Your house payment should be about twenty-five percent of […]
