Author Archives: Buyer Broker

According to the Atlanta Business Chronicle (August 1-7, 2014, Page 6B, there are several major corporate data enters (UP, Publix, New York Life, Toyota Distributors, DataScan Technologies) and some high tech start-ups there.There are close to 900 high the companies … Continue reading →

Given the recent story in the Marietta Daily Journal reporting that Cobb County may be collecting another $32 million in property taxes in 2014, your state and local governments will soon be rolling in so much cash they might be … Continue reading →

That depends on “where” crimes occur that they want to report and the interpretation of the Dodd-Frank Law (i.e., the whisteblower non-retaliation protections) and the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. Apparently, US law (2010 Dodd-Frank) doesn’t protect a whistleblower (i.e., prohibition … Continue reading →

Let me repeat that….$700 TRILLION in derivatives! There used to be an old show on TV called Celebrity Death Match pitting two celebrities in a clay-mation fight to the death…I’d like to see the Regulators v. Mega Banks match over … Continue reading →

Opportunity Zones are defined as areas where state or local governments offer tax incentives to bring companies and employment to boost the “opportunity” for local employment and other taxes. They are usually located within or adjacent to blocks with 15% … Continue reading →

9-17-2014: US Congress keeps jerking around with ideas like making research tax credits or college tuition permanent that already exist in a temporary state or penalizing/forcing businesses not to move offices overseas. They need to modify the tax code to … Continue reading →

Appraisals Sales of homes in the past 3-6 months are normally used by appraisers performing appraisals for sales or refinance purposes. So if you are refinancing or selling a home, the appraisal will be affected by recent sales of rental … Continue reading →

If you do, I am willing to bet that there is original home construction debris (dirt, dust, nails, pieces of wood, etc,.) in that duct from the builder’s subcontractors walking through and getting the house ready for its first occupants. … Continue reading →

This blog post is dedicated to those in the real estate industry who, while performing their real estate duties, were killed or severely injured by worthless human beings. May they rest in peace and their families be comforted with their … Continue reading →

The following are short statements of miscellaneous real estate news or other topics/issues that I find interesting: Disclaimer: References to products and services are not a specific endorsement, but the user must perform their due diligence and investigate whether the … Continue reading →