The most common methods for drywall testing are not new technologies, but new uses of existing and credible technologies. Both XRF and FTIR have been used for quite some time. XRF utilizes x-rays to analyze a material for a specific element. As it relates to Chinese drywall testing, XRF is used to identify strontium. Without [...]
Entries from March 2010
Drywall Testing
Mar. 18th, 2010
British Columbia Real Estate Review
Mar. 18th, 2010
The huge and vibrant nation of Canada has many wonderful and diverse provinces, and one of the foremost is the province of British Columbia. Its name has the meaning of splendour undiminished, and when you visit you will see why! The region has a glorious aspect which is recognised widely ; superb mountainous backdrop, great [...]
How To Get Great Apartments For Rent
Mar. 18th, 2010
When you are looking for apartments for rent, there are a lot of things people overlook. Most think only about size and price. These are, obviously, the two biggest components. You have to rent somewhere that is big enough to meet your needs and small enough to fit your budget. You think about the two [...]
Heat, Humidity and Chinese Drywall
Mar. 18th, 2010
The problem with Chinese drywall is that it creates a corrosive and potential hazardous indoor environment. Strontium sulfide, present in defective drywall, combines with latent humidity in the air to create hydrogen sulfide, a highly corrosive gas according the OSHA. This corrosive gas reeks havoc on nearly every metal component in a home, ruining electronics [...]
Mortgage Rates Fall Again
Mar. 18th, 2010
The 30 year rate fell from 4.97 to 4.95 this week. This is the 2rd week in a row where rates have fallen. The expectation has been (for several months) that rates were going to rise. It looks like an economic recovery, which is somewhat more tepid than expected, has stopped rates from rising. Instead [...]
How to Buy a Home with Nothing Down
Mar. 18th, 2010
The scope of the first-time homebuyer tax credit was broadened. The deadline was extended to April 30, 2010, eligible current homeowners are included, the income level was increased, as was the maximum price for the home, and other factors of the tax credit changed, too. One aesthetic that drew many homebuyers was that, for Federal [...]
Chinese Drywall: Buying a home
Mar. 18th, 2010
As of the writing of this article, there are still many questions left to be answered in relationship to Chinese drywall. This uncertainty has led many potential buyers to question the home of their dreams. Estimates are that homes built between 2001 and 2008 could be affected. With so many homes potentially affected by Chinese [...]
Becoming a Successful Commercial Real Estate Investor
Mar. 17th, 2010
Beginning investors are bound to make mistakes in any investment, including commercial real estate. Investing in commercial real estate can be a very worthwhile investment, but it will take experience. Even after gaining experience it can be easy to make mistakes. After all, experience is not usually gained until after a mistake is made. The [...]
Attitudes Every Real Estate Agent Should Foster
Mar. 17th, 2010
Real Estate is a competitive occupation. There are several things that every real estate agent should know and do in order to improve their chances of making a successful career and life out of real estate. The first and most important thing to remember is that no matter how successful you are or become, always [...]
“This is the Safest and Best Investment For You!” Yeah, Right Wall Street….
Mar. 17th, 2010
Real Estate always bounces back. It is a simple, yet core component of the ever-increasingly difficult to measure United States economy. With the simple measurement of the housing economy, one can dictate whether or not a recession has ended or if it has double-dipped into a real depression. With Real Estate as a measurement, the [...]