I’ve always been a big advocate of increasing our use of renewable energy sources, and on the surface, wind does sound like a great source of energy. However, before you decide to invest your money into the next wind farm or even just have a small windmill built for your personal property, you will want to make sure you factor in the high maintenance costs that…

If you made any qualified energy improvements to any commercial properties over the last several years but failed to take advantage of the Section 179D IRS tax deductions that was available, you may now have a second chance to do so.

In 2011, a new IRS procedure was adopted that may allow you to adjust your current year’s income and expenses for qualified improvements made to a…

Early this year (2012), five of the largest mortgage servicers (Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo, Citigroup, and Ally) entered into a $25 Billion settlement with the Attorney Generals from 49 states (Oklahoma is the only state that didn’t participate).

In addition to the $25 Billion National Settlement, Nevada’s AG was able to negotiate an…

Before you decide to purchase property or lease out your existing property within the City of Sparks, be aware that you may be required to obtain a City of Sparks Business License.

SMC 5.04.020, “Business” means and includes all professions, trades, occupations and callings of every kind carried on for profit, including labor unions, labor organizations…

The Pentagon Federal Credit Union Foundation is offering down payment and closing cost assistance to first time buyers who are currently active duty military personnel, veterans, retired military, Department of Defense employees, or employees of the Department of Homeland Security. The grant is being offered under the non-profits…

According to a survey performed by Bankrate, we have seen a significant increase to closing costs associated with mortgage originations. On a nationwide average, closing costs have increase 8.8% over the last year. This increase has primarily been attributed to the increased work lenders have to perform in order to approve a mortgage application under the ever tightening lending regulations.

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According to preliminary data from Costar, there have been a growing number of investors who have been purchasing property in the U.S. hotel and hospitality sectors.

Being luxury expenditures for most consumers, the Hotel and Hospitality was among the worst hit segments of the commercial market during our recession. As a result, the majority of buyers jumping into these types of acquisitions are finding it easy to find distressed assets in core…

Pike Research, a market research and consulting firm whose focus is on clean technology recently released a new report focusing on Energy Efficient Homes. The report estimates that between now and 2014, homeowners will begin increasing their spending on energy efficient improvements. By 2014, it is expected to increase to…

Seller financing can offer many benefits in today’s market for a seller. It offers a way for an equity seller to stand out from the competition. For one, since the majority of buyers who need seller financing can’t qualify for a traditional loan, they are normally willing to accept an interest rate well above conventional rates in order to complete the…

Over the summer, the Civilian Property Realignment Act was approved which calls for the creations of a commission that will identify excess federal properties that will be put up for sale. The goal of the bill is to help lower the national deficit and reach a total savings of $3 Billion by the end of 2012, by liquidating these unneeded properties. While pushing for this bill, President Obama and the White…