Moving into a new apartment can be exciting, but finding a good location that fits your budget can be quite daunting. Finding a house for rent anywhere is no easy task, especially when it comes to a city like Hong Kong. Housing in Hong Kong ranges from compact spaces to high-end luxury accommodation with all kinds of amenities. People these […]
Too often I hear from people who are giving up their beloved family pet because the landlord enacted a new no pet policy, or because they are moving into a rental property that has a no pet policy. Less often, I also hear from owners who allow cats but require declawing. Before you agree to a rental policy that costs […]
Well, the scoop on real estate investing came about accidentally; no one was kind enough to put together a market projection just for investors. Fortunately, however, a private mortgage insurance company has had to research and project future risks in the real estate market for its own insurance purposes. This week, PMI released its national “risk list,” which ranks US […]
The good old days were refreshing. You can put up a sign in your yard and get quick responses from interested potential buyers, or hire a listing agent and not worry about their commissions eating up your cash. The time has changed. Real estate has become competitive. In some areas, it’s a seller’s market. In others, the buyer takes the […]
The first impression is everything! I know, many of us have heard the phrase a thousand times, right? But it is true, that when we meet someone for the first time, that time may not be the last time we meet them, in fact, there is a universal law “what goes up, comes down” or “what goes around, comes around” […]
The neighborhood mall is the first level of retail investment property and is closely integrated into the community. The combination of tenants must be of a commercial convenience nature. That will be the key to your success. When designing your tenant mix strategy for the neighborhood property, think about the convenience and basic needs of the immediate community. Is the […]
Most bathrooms have simple medicine cabinets that are there for their primary purpose: storage. However, by choosing a beautiful and intricate cabinet material other than plastic, metal, or glass, you can create not only a wonderful storage area, but also a beautiful and functional piece of art in your bathroom space. By choosing wooden medicine cabinets for your bathroom, you […]
Complaint letters aren’t always fun, but sometimes they need to be written. In many cases, if people don’t complain, the agency responsible for the problem (ie, the company or government) won’t even know that the problem you and others may have experienced exists. Ultimately, legitimate complaints from even a few people can (and often do) result in better service for […]
Trying to understand the terms of a commercial property lease can feel like navigating a minefield – there is a lot of new terminology and industry jargon to understand. When it comes to negotiating, some landlords may try to pass off a lease document as “a standard lease” that all tenants must sign. In many cases, uninformed tenants could end […]
Labor Cost Awareness Controlling your labor cost is one of the most important factors in running your business. Chances are, if you don’t control your work, chances are you’re losing income. What is prime cost? Prime cost is the total cost of goods sold, the gross labor cost of all your employees, which includes payroll, payroll taxes, workers’ compensation, health […]
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