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Life Insurance Companies on Youtube Now

Chris Grande — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 22:02:11 +0000

Because of the heightened awareness and marketing of annuities (likely in reaction to volatile stock markets and low bank yields) it was only a matter of time before this happened. Allianz (FYI: company that I am appointed with to do business) created a Youtube channel. I’m sure a few other financial companies have Youtube channels [...]

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Hurricane Got You Worried? Risk Management with Insurance

Chris Grande — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 21:05:47 +0000

That means that if a tragedy totally destroyed your house, chances are 20% roughly that you are covered to rebuild. Unfortunately, with the enormous cost increases for basic resources (wood, copper, etc), that number may be higher. Also, true replacement cost on insurance policies has been modified in some instances.

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A Good Way to Track National Pension Issues

Chris Grande — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 20:13:03 +0000

They have alerted me to pension and budget problems in many smaller towns - stories that did not make national headlines until months later. It's helped me to formulate advice to my clients to investigate the city you're considering a home purchase in. Because if the city/town finances are bad, then your taxes might be heading up - way up, or services might be heading down.

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Become Energy Independent at Home (YOUR Home) – Here’s Why

Chris Grande — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 17:30:00 +0000

I don't know about you all, but having a home (or at least a retreat home) that is 100% energy/resource independent is a big goal of mine. I think it not only can be a big money saver, but also reduces our impact on nature. I have to admit to not being a militant environmentalist as I see some things a bit more practically in my opinion. But the benefits of the following amenities to a home:

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Only 4% of Downtown Ft Lauderdale Condos Remain Unsold

Chris Grande — Sat, 20 Nov 2010 11:30:00 +0000

Less than four percent of the 5,100 completed condominiums created during the development boom in Downtown Fort Lauderdale and the Beach are unsold as of Sept. 30, 2010, according to a new report from CondoVultures.com.

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More People Now Renting by Choice

Chris Grande — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 11:00:00 +0000

a notable percentage of people actively looking to lease in today’s apartment market are not hunting because they have to rent but because they want to rent. The Chicago-based national apartment Internet listing subscription service found that of the 2,700 website visitors who participated in the survey, 60 percent noted that they would rather rent than buy."

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Real Estate Plunged After Credit Expired (Duh)

Chris Grande — Sun, 14 Nov 2010 11:28:33 +0000

In the Captain Obvious Department, CNNMoney reported that home sales plunged after the home buyer tax credit expired: Any possible housing market recovery hit a snag during the three months ended September 30, as a government tax credit for homebuyers wound down.

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Hot Investment: Student Housing

Chris Grande — Sat, 13 Nov 2010 11:20:34 +0000

Recently, the Austin-based company has been eager in seeking student housing for acquisition. Since this January it has added nearly 5,300 beds to its student housing portfolio. With the new acquisitions, Campus Advantage manages more than 30,000 beds at 52 locations in 21 states

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Election’s Effect on MultiFamily Real Estate Investment

Chris Grande — Sat, 06 Nov 2010 11:26:20 +0000

From MHN News: MHN News interviewed Bill Killmer of the Mortgage Bankers Association regarding the changes coming for multifamily real estate investment with the new Congress: I think that the electoral outcome by definition threw sand into the gears of the GSE debate and means that it will take longer than it would have otherwise. [...]

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Jeremy Grantham: The Ruinous Cost of Manipulation of Asset Prices

Chris Grande — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 13:35:18 +0000

Before you think this is another anti-Fed rant from a Tea Party guy, you must know that Jeremy Grantham supports (or did support) President Obama and tends to be a rational fellow (not saying that supporting the President and rationality are mutually dependent). Nonetheless, his quarterly letter is a MUST READ for anyone who professes [...]

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