Archive for January, 2008

Condo-Hotels

www.condohotels.com
www.condohotels.com

A condo-hotel is just like a traditional hotel, however, in traditional hotels, the entire building is owned by one owner only, whereas in condo-hotels, each of the room unit in the building may belong to a different owner. These owners usually sign a contract with the management company who will manage and operate the hotel facilities, as well as each of the individual rooms. Then, there will be a profit sharing, and the owner can get anywhere from 50%-75% rental income from their unit. In addition, there are a few condo-hotel management companies that pool the remaining net operating profits in a year, and an additional percentage will still be distributed to the owners.

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Hiring a Professional Designer (Part 5)

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Are you willing for anyone to do the ordering for you and installing the decor?

Do you already know what you need in terms of elaborte faux painting or custom design cabinets?

Do you want a personalized home, a “one of a kind” home, instead of anything you have just seen before?

Do you think you have good taste, but still you cannot put them into action, and still need someone to pt it all together for you?

Do you feel that each store have the same things, but you would want something unique?

…to be continued

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Six tips for those planning on selling without a real estate agent (Part 1)

The biggest advantage of the for-sale-by-owner strategy is that a commission won’t need to be paid to a listing agent. But those taking on the job themselves need to roll up their sleeves and prepare for a little work to get the home sold, understanding that they will be the ones taking care of tasks ranging from marketing to showing the property to interested buyers.

Those interested in trying their hand at selling a house might also consider the following tips:

1. Prepare the house
Before doing anything, make sure that the house is in good shape to show, said Piper Nichole, author of “The For Sale By Owner Handbook.” That means making sure it is clean, decluttered, odor-free, brightly lit and freshly painted. Curb appeal is also important. See what projects to consider before selling.
She also advises thinking about offering buyer incentives such as flexible move-in arrangements, help with closing costs or providing a home warranty.

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Hiring a Professional Designer (Part 4)

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Have the kids moved out and you want to use your home more for other reasons like entertining for business, and you want a more formal look at the same time be comfortable in it?

Have you visited a designer showcase and saw the perfect room you want, and that you will not settles for anything less than what you saw?

Have you found some pieces of furniture that you want to buy but could not because they are available “for trade” only?

Do you want work to be done but do not know any qualified man personally to do it?

…to be continued

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Hiring a Professional Designer (Part 3)

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Is your home one with character and you so not know how to decorate it so that it maintains its form true to history?

Are you in a phase when you rallyw ant to coordinate colors and style of the whole home, hot you do not know ow to do it, so that your home will not be boring at all?

Would you like to see major renovation which will involve moving walls or lighting fixtures.

Do you have more money now which you want to be reflected into your home?

…to be coninued

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Hiring a Professional Designer (Part 2)

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When you look at pants and fabrics and paint, and you see tht there aer so many choices, do you feel overwhelmed that you do not just know when and how to start?

Have you already stated redecorating your room and boutght a few pieces, but you still do now know what to do with these things?

Have you looked at magazines, found what you want, but do not know haw to make them happen in your home?

Do you have disagreements with your living companion on what to do?

Have you accumulated so many thngs in the past, but still do not know what t do with these things and how to put them together?

…to be continued.

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Hiring a Professional Designer (Part 1)

Do you need to hire a professional designer? You are now ready to freshen up your home, but you are not sure where to start. the big question is: can you do it on your own, do you have the capability and the time? or do you need to hire a professional designer?

Look at the questions below, if your answer is generally yes, then, you need to hire a professional designer for your project.

Is every minute of your every day life filled with work, volunteer obligations, or kids? Do you have the feeling tht you cannot add more activity into your busy schedule?

…to be continued

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