Determining Commercial Property Market Value

Here in the United States, "fair market value" on any item is determined by what a buyer is willing to pay a seller for the item. Simply put, if I have a stick of gum, and I offer it to you for ten cents, and you want to purchase it for ten cents, then the fair market value of the stick of gum is ten cents.

While real estate also has a fair market value, it is a bit harder to determine because of all the factors which go into the valuation. A property, unlike the simple stick of gum in the above example, has multiple aspects for a seller and buyer to put different valuations on. Introduce a lender into the picture, and then you have a third option on valuation to deal with as well.

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Determining commercial property market value is different than determining market value for a residential property. In a residential valuation you can simply look at other recent comparable sales in the area, of similar homes and lot sizes, and determine about what a property is worth at any given time. The issue you will find with commercial property is that they tend to be one-of-a-kind properties, and you may not be able to find many local comparable sales in recent times.

Determining Commercial Property Market Value

One major difference between residential and commercial properties is their location and their use. If you own a large lot inside of the city limits, with a huge warehouse store built on it, with a 10 year lease to a big box store, then you have a very valuable property. If you have the same lot size, with the same store on it, same lease, but it is located 30 miles from the only local town where most people in the area live, then you have a lesser valued property. Location, also known as market area, is more important in commercial real estate because businesses need to be near to their workers and to their customers as well.

Another consideration when looking at market value of a commercial property is the availability of similar properties on the market. By looking at as many properties as possible, you can start to get an idea of what different properties are selling for in your local area. This gives you some leverage to point out differences and better negotiate the price you are willing to pay. This will also give you some idea of how difficult it will be to find a tenant for your property.

If you are tying to determine the market value of a piece of commercial real estate, one of the factors you should always consider is how well other properties in the area are renting and what they are renting for. You will need the rental income to cover your investment funding as well as your day to day costs of owning the property. If you purchase a property at an agreed upon price, will the rents support the costs? What if your property sits vacant for a month or two? These are things you need to think about prior to purchase.

When trying to determine commercial property market value there are many factors which come into play. The biggest being the market area, local property costs, rental income potential, and the property condition itself. By determining what you are willing to pay for a property, and having a professional commercial real estate market analysis completed for you, you can avoid many of the mistakes new commercial property investors make.

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Residential Property Management - The Cost Savings

One of the greatest values of a residential property management company is its ability to save money for the investor. Managing the day to day activities of residential real estate can be far more time consuming for investors than they would have initially imagined. Between collecting rent, providing maintenance for the property and handling incidentals such as landscape maintenance, rental agreements and locating qualified tenants, the costs add up and consequently affect the overall savings achieved. By working with a professional residential property management firm, an investor can reap even more profitability with this low cost investment.

The Cost of a Property Manager

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As an investor begins to realize the time spent managing a property is far more than they anticipated, they often resist looking for a property manager based on the assumption it will cost too much. However, the average cost of a good property manager is typically around 6% to 10% of the monthly rent fee. This minimal cost will save an investor the hassle and headaches associated with minor maintenance calls as well as bookkeeping work.

Residential Property Management - The Cost Savings

A residential property management firm typically has contractor and vendor information readily available in the event of a service issue at the property. These contacts save the time and frustration an investor would have experienced with obtaining quotes and seeking qualified service providers. A residential property manager is also more likely to be experienced with the price of repairs and can ensure the right price is being charged for the work provided. This is invaluable expertise, especially when it comes to emergent repairs.

Saving Money You Didn't Know You Were Spending

An investor is often surprised to realize money they have lost by not being able to follow up on issues in a timely manner. For example, tracking rental payments is difficult enough, let alone billing out for late charges. Maintenance issues that are not in compliance may result in a local government fine, which can include simple things such as the lawn being maintained or snow removal. These are all liabilities and time consuming tasks that can cost an investor. With the help of a residential property management company, an investor can relieve themselves of these risks with just a small expenditure that will maximize the benefit of their property investment. 

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Property Management Fees Explained

 When you hire a property management company to serve as the liaison between yourself and your tenants, you want to be sure you're getting the best possible property management services for the money. The services a property management company provides can range from ala carte to an all-in-one inclusive package. Along with that comes an array of fees for each. There is no set in stone fee structure we can provide you. But we can educate you on what common fees to expect and what each is commonly for. In the end it will be up to you to compare company fee structures and choose the best one that fits within your budget. Below are some of the most common fees and what service they provide.

Commission

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This is an ongoing monthly fee charged to the owner to compensate the property manager for the responsibilities of overseeing the management of their property. This fee can vary from as little as 3% to over 15% of the monthly gross rent. In place of a percentage some managers may charge a flat monthly amount which again can vary from to over 0 per month. All property management companies generally charge this fee.

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Lease-Up or Setup Fee

This fee is charged to the owner to compensate the property manager for their initial time invested and resources used in setting up an owners account; showing property and/or other activities resulting in tenant placement. I guess you could look at it as a "finders fee" for placing a tenant in your property. Once a tenant has been placed and first rent income comes in, the property manager will deduct this fee from the rent proceeds. Some property managers have been known to require this fee upfront prior to tenant procurement. Usually this fee is non-refundable once the property manager has started the process of tenant procurement or any legwork has been initiated with the property. This fee can vary from none to as much as the first months rent, and usually is a one-time fee per tenant.

Lease Renewal Fee

This fee is charged to the owner when a property manager renews a current tenants lease and covers the costs of initiating paperwork or communication involved in implementing the new lease document. A property manager may also justify this fee if they perform a year end inspection of property. This fee can vary from none to 0 or higher, and may be charged every time a lease renewal is implemented.

Advertising Costs

Depending upon the property management company's contract, either they will pay the advertising costs or the owner or they could split the costs. If the manager is willing to cover this cost, most likely they will charge the lease-up or setup fee as outline above. If the management company covers this cost make sure to find out what type advertising or marketing of your property is included. If it's placing your listing on their own web site and other free online classified sites you may not be getting your monies worth. They are many good rental or tenant resource online web sites that bring in qualified tenants for a reasonable fee and you will want to consider these. And don't forget about print media, yard signs, listing on the MLS or even an open house. Nothing is worst than having your property vacant, bringing in no money only because you or your property manager skimped on advertising.

Maintenance Mark-up Charges

This is one of those costs you may never really of known about or had it disclosed to you. A "Mark-up" is a charge over and beyond the final bill on maintenance and/or repair work done to your property initiated by your property management company when using their vendors or in-house maintenance staff. This should be disclosed in your Manager/Owner contract which usually will state the markup as a percentage above the final invoice from vendor. For example, your manager had to call a plumber to replace the dishwasher in your rental property. Total charges for completing the job: 0. If your property manager contract states you will incur a 10% markup on all maintenance work the actual cost to you will be 0. Just one of those things to be aware of as these all eat into your profits.

Early Cancellation Fee

The dreaded "3 months and no tenant". Your property manager insist he or she's doing everything they can to find you a tenant. But here it is 3 months and still no tenant; what do you do. Well, look at your Manager/Owner contract and that might be your deciding factor. I am not a fan of this fee, and believe it to be an unnecessary fee and for you manager out there this could be the deal breaker. I'll tell you why; if a property manager is doing their due diligence and keeping the owners in the loop as far as decision making, market conditions and communication lines open an owner will not be second guessing his property managers abilities. The odds of this scenario happening is unlikely but you must be prepared for it. A cancellation fee can range from none to over 0. To be fair, some managers legitimately deserve this fee especially if they have pocketed advertising costs, incurred lots of legwork and time invested in your property.

"You've Got To Be Kidding Me" Fees - These are ones I have personally had the pleasure of running into.

• Your property is vacant, but we still will charge our monthly commission or a small flat fee.
• "A For-Rent Yard Sign Fee". I believe this was /mo.
• "Preventive Maintenance Fee". This was to cover the "just in case" and changing out A/C filters. If "just in case" never happens they still pocket the money. I believe this was /mo and I still was charged for filters.

In Summary

Read your Manager/Owner contract, understand what you are signing, ask lots of questions and know what the fees will buy you in services. A good real estate lawyer can help in negotiating the terms in a contract that suit both parties. These contracts are not set in stone. If your property manager will not negotiate, there are other property management companies that are eager to earn your business.

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Property Management Profile offers the most up-to-date listing of full-service property management companies. We have created our site with the idea of making it simple yet detailed enough with the right information for the investors to make wise choices when looking for a property manager to manage their investment properties.

We offer an opportunity for all property management companies to list their company on our website, whether you specialize in residential, commercial, vacation or community association management. We accept small to corporate size management companies. We also offer a Free basic listing, so you have no excuse for not being listed.

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Oily Skin Makeup Tips

Wearing makeup when you have oily skin can be troubling at times. I know because I have extremely oily skin myself, so I'm constantly looking in the mirror every couple of hours to see if my nose is glaring. I've asked my dermatologist if there is anything he could prescribe to suppress the production of oil, and unfortunately his response was "no". He did point out that I will still look great at 50 years old, which does help the situation.

Over the years I've learned how to cope with some very useful products and tips that I'm sure will benefit you as well:

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1. Blot powder - This is a wonderful product that I carry around with me everyday in my purse. It comes in a compact with a powder puff, similar to sheer powder. Instead of touching up with more makeup or sheer powder, I use blot powder. It's translucent, so I can get rid of the oiliness without caking more makeup onto my face. Another advantage is that my makeup lasts longer because I'm not reapplying it throughout the day.

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2. Blotting papers - These can be found anywhere - from beauty supply stores to cosmetic counters. These are small oil-absorbing sheets of paper that come in a small package that you can easily carry around with you throughout the day. All you have to do is dab the oily areas of your face - typically the forehead, nose, cheeks, and chin. The papers will absorb the oil without leaving a powdery substance on your face or removing your makeup.

3. Oil-control lotion - You can purchase this at almost any cosmetic counter. It's very easy to apply and you can wear it under your makeup. Just dab a little on the oily areas of your face and blend outward. It controls shine and provides a matte finish. Most oil-control lotions work really well, but you may have to decrease the use if you find that your skin gets dry and starts flaking.

4. Facial Tissue - When all else fails, grab a sheet of tissue paper! Besides using a blot powder, facial tissue is another product that I use throughout the day as well. Most are 2-ply, but it works better if you separate them and use 1-ply. They're almost as useful as the blotting papers, and a lot cheaper too! Try to avoid buying ones that have fragrance or color because it may irritate your skin and cause breakouts.

5. Cleanser/Moisturizer - Neither of these will absorb oil or block out the production, but they should be part of your everyday skincare routine. Always opt for a cleanser that is oil-free, and there are some great ones that are specifically made for oily skin. Your moisturizer should be water based with SPF15 or greater and be labeled as "noncomedogenic". Your cleansing and moisturizing routine should be implemented morning and night to avoid clogging pores.

6. Foundation makeup - Should be labeled "oil free" to prevent adding unnecessary oil to your face. Because I love a matte look, my everyday foundation contains powder, and comes in a powder compact. Foundation that is water-based or oil free come in various shades for many cosmetics lines, so you should not have a problem finding one that is right for you.

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Property Tax Assessments - How to Appeal Your Tax Assessment

In most jurisdictions, tax assessments happen every few years (and often in the first year you own your home). What should you do if you are unhappy with your new assessment? Consider appealing it. Experts estimate that up to 60 percent of home assessments are too high and about one-third of all property tax appeals succeed. They key is to act promptly because there's always a time limit to file an appeal.

Get your property card. The first thing to do is to ask your assessor's office to see your property card. The property card shows all the information on your home and land. Ensure its accuracy since the lot size, house square footage, number of rooms, bedrooms and bathrooms enter into the assessment. Make sure the card doesn't describe more house or land than you own. If the property card is incorrect, you may get your assessment changed without a formal appeal. Check for an error in the tax rate for your home as well. Jurisdictions often have different tax rates for homes with rentable spaces, homes zoned for commercial use, homes in a historic district, or other provisions. Be sure your property is being charged the correct tax rate.

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Check the market value. If your property card checks out correctly, check on your home's market value. Assessed values are based on a percentage of market value which may be listed on your assessment or supplied by your tax assessor's office. If you have had a recent home appraisal to refinance your home or to get a home equity line of credit, you may be able to use it as evidence of market value. It may also help to search online for sites that show what homes in your neighborhood sell for. You may have a good case for reducing your assessment if you find similar homes at lower values.

Property Tax Assessments - How to Appeal Your Tax Assessment

Compare your assessment. Check your assessor's list of homes in your area and look for homes with similar features, such as square footage or lot size, that have lower assessments. Next, check for homes with similar assessments that are bigger or have more land.

Although new homeowners can't do much to argue market value (since it's usually established by the purchase price), they should look at their property card to make sure it contains the right information for future assessments.

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Best Makeup For Oily Skin Discovered!

The oily skin type troubles many women. It affects the face in the area called T-zone, making the forehead, nose and chin shiny. Most women wake up to an oily face regardless of whether they are in their teens or older. Finding the best makeup for oily skin is paramount in countering the effects of oily skin without making the skin worse.

The usually recommended best makeup for oily skin is matte-finish foundations; these however leave the skin looking, dry and stiff with an artificially made up look which is not what a woman would expect from 'best makeup for oily skin' solutions. The most desirable result that women seek in makeup is one that is not an easy give away, keeps its secret, leaving the beholder guessing on whether the wearer is using any makeup at all!

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So how do you think the celebrities do it? They come under intense public scrutiny thanks to the hi-definition screens yet they look flawless, with no telltale caked-on makeup! Airbrush makeup, secrete of the flawless look sported by celebrities a luxury for ordinary folks? Not any longer.

Best Makeup For Oily Skin Discovered!

Airbrush makeup and applicators are now easily available for purchase for home and every day use, and provide not only flawless coverage and seamless foundation, but also provide the best makeup for oily skin.

The airbrush technology pumps air into a specially formulated liquid foundation that is sprayed on to your skin in smooth layers that are as light as air, covering problem spots while leaving your skin room to breathe. One of the key reasons it provides the best makeup for oily skin is the application technique. When you use airbrush makeup only light jets of air and makeup touch your skin leaving no room for uncalled for stimulation of oil glands which happen when fingers or makeup brushes are used. Thus oil is neither redistributed or mixed with the foundation as in the case of other application methods, such as sponges or fingertips; makeup is layered on by jets of air that dry-up quickly to leave the desired matte-finish in seconds.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Does airbrush makeup suit other skin types?
A. Absolutely. The beauty of airbrush makeup is that its sheer coverage is suitable for all skin types, it's not just the best makeup for shiny skin, but for all skin types.

Q. Can other types of makeup be used in an airbrush?
A. There are many types of airbrush makeup, some companies offer foundations only, others everything from eye shadows to lips and lashes.

Q. Does oil sometimes shine through the airbrush makeup?
A. If you have very oily skin, airbrush makeup companies have finishing powders that provide quick coverage for you with the same flawless results, which is why airbrush makeup is the best makeup for oily skin types.

You can avoid acne breakouts due to clogged skin pores (usual problems associated with drying foundations with matte-finish) when you use airbrush makeup. The best makeup for oily skin is obviously the one that does not aggravate or worsen the existing condition but gives flawless coverage with a sheer, dewy look all day long.

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Try applying baby powder with cornstarch to your oily facial zones. The powder helps keep your face looking fresh all day if you apply it after your foundation and before your normal powder.
Name brand is not important, just that you get the kind with cornstarch in it. Remember to use moisturizer after cleansing if yoBaking Soda, you can add a tablespoon of baking soda to your favorite mild cleanser (full bottle). It will provide gentle exfoliation and kill bacteria at the same time.

Cornstarch; use cornstarch brushed with a light hand and a large powder brush before you apply your normal powder.

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Gatorade; apply Gatorade to your face with a cotton ball, rinse when you feel tingling.

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Hand Soap; use a very mild antibacterial soap on your face every once in a while. The milk and honey types offer a bit of moisturizer while cleaning, but you will still need to moisturize with a good moisturizer for oily skin.

Honey; this is a natural moisturizers and antibacterial agent which cleans while it softens. Apply a tablespoon to your face and let it sit for 10 minutes. Rinse well with warm water. This can be used as often as necessary.

Lemon; Squeeze a fresh lemon and apply the juice with a cotton ball; let it sit for 3 minutes before cleansing but do not leave it on your skin any longer than that. If your skin gets irritated, try mixing it with witch hazel in a 50/50 solution.

Moisturize; because lack of moisture tends to make your oil glands work overtime, do not bypass the moisturizer. It is always tempting to leave the moisturizer out when you have oily skin because adding moisture to a face that is already over producing oil does not seem logical, but do not give in to the temptation. Apply your moisturizer to a damp face and it will help seal in much needed moisture, which can help your oil glands begin to regulate themselves.

Oil Absorbing Sheets; found in local drug and discount stores can help you tone down the shine that begins to show in the middle of your day. They are good for use with makeup because they tone down the shine without removing makeup.

Oily skin can be an aggravating part of your life, but if you care for it, it will care for you. People with oily skin tend to show age more slowly and burn less then their dry skinned counterparts. Using the following tips compiled from real people who face the dilemma of successfully controlling oily skin, you will be able to find ones that work for you.

Sandalwood; just mix enough witch hazel with sandalwood powder to make a paste. Apply to your face and let sit for 10 minutes. Rinse with warm water.

Steam; open your pores before cleansing once or twice a week. There are two ways you can do this. First (and best) is to boil a pot of water; once it begins to boil, take it off the heat (and away from the stove). Lean over the pot with a towel over your head, creating a tent over your head and the pot. BE CAREFUL NOT TO BURN YOURSELF. The steam will be trapped by the towel, allowing your face to get a mini sauna which will open the pores. Immediately cleanse with a mild cleanser and follow with a good moisturizer for oily skin.

Tea Tree Oil; apply this natural oil to your skin at night and remember to drink plenty of water. The combination will clear your face quickly.

Triggers; learn to recognize the various internal and external things that cause your oil glands to kick up the juice. Stress is often a factor as well as many environmental factors. Once you know which things trigger your oil glands to over-produce, you can work to avoid them.

Water; drink your 8 glasses a day! Water helps clear the toxins trapped in the skin as well as providing internal moisture to it. When your skin is hydrated, it does not need to try to compensate for dryness. This does not mean that you will never have oily skin, but it will gradually become much more balanced.

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Top Rated Foundations For Oily Skin

Despite trying just about everything and spending thousands of dollars it has taken me nearly ten years to get the perfect foundations for oily skin. My oiliness first came into play when I was around sixteen, and on top of all the other uncomfortable changes that were going on inside me, I developed oily skin as well. For a couple of years I had pretty bad acne, so my high school days were spent as 'pizza face'. Kids can be so cruel.

Ten years later and the acne is gone, and my skin is not that bad really except for the oiliness. If you've ever tried to find good foundations for oily skin, you will know what I went through too. The thing about foundations for oily skin is that they are extremely drying. All of the ones I have tried just end up making my face look like a desert, or worse a pancake.

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I gave up on foundations for oily skin for a while, and just used a combination of concealer and powder to do my face, but I was constantly reapplying the powder and inevitably the shine through on my forehead nose and chin would appear again anyhow. It was better than a "caked on" look, but by no means ideal.

Top Rated Foundations For Oily Skin

My breakthrough with foundations for oily skin came at my sister's wedding, when as Maid of Honor I got to get my makeup and hair professionally done. The makeup artist had this nifty looking contraption with her which turned out to be an airbrush machine for foundation. I was very impressed with the coverage it gave me, and the way it felt on my skin, but still put my powder pack and blotting paper in my purse as I always seem to get oilier at weddings and places with lots of light.

Half way through the evening I went to the lady's room to powder my nose (literally) and stood in shock in front of the mirror, because my face still had the same flawless, dewy look that it had straight after I'd had my makeup done. I was so excited I did a little happy dance right there on the spot, which got me a few weird looks from the other ladies, but I didn't care. I had found it, after all these years.

After the wedding I called up the makeup artists and asked her about the airbrushing and about foundations for oily skin. She said she has had the same reaction from another of ladies who also suffered from oily skin, and that there was a range of at-home kits available. As I had had great results from hers, I wanted the same as she had, which was a Dinair kit, and I could buy the exact same one online.

It took me a little while to get the hang of the application, but there were some great videos on the Dinair website which helped. Now I go out confident everyday, I still have a packet of blotting tissues in my bad just in case, but you know what? They are still unopened after nearly three months and I have thrown away all my other foundations for oily skin.

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Property - Kalamata - Foreigners Buy Second Homes in Messinia, Greece

The desired area for the British to purchase second homes, on the Greek mainland is Kalamata in the Messinia region on the Peloponnese. There is an abundance of properties for sale to select from. Many British people are buying up property such as villas, town houses, village houses, farm houses and apartments either for holiday or permanent homes. Property remains one of the best long-term investments and property is certainly one of the most pleasurable. Buying a home in the Messinia region is a fabulous way to broaden horizons and revitalize life. It provides a welcome bolt-hold to recuperate form the stresses and strains of modern life.

The Peloponnese is the southern part of mainland Greece, now divided from the Greek mainland by the Corinth Canal. The Peloponnese peninsula hosts some of the most significant and impressive ancient sites in Greece. The climate is usually mild and green in the winter and it's not too hot in the summer. Messinia alone has more than 100km of coastline, with some of the best and cleanest beaches in the whole of Greece. The Mani peninsular is situated to the east of Kalamata and has a mountain landscape that is simply stunning. Taygetos is one of the largest mountain ranges in the Peloponnese and dominates the city of Kalamata. Situated to the west of Kalamata is the Messinian peninsular which in contrast has rolling hills and fertile valleys. It's considered to be the market garden and wine centre of Greece. The city of Kalamata with all its modern facilities nestles at the head of the Messini Bay. Kalamata is an ideal location for prospective second home owners to search for property for sale in the surrounding area of Messinia.

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It's not only the British that are showing an interest in purchasing second homes in the Messinia region. Each year thousands of foreigners are selecting Greece as their preferred destination to purchase property for permanent or second homes. These people are mostly Germans and Americans although there are growing numbers of other nationality appearing such as Canadians, Dutch, Czechoslovakians, Austrians and Scandinavians.

Property - Kalamata - Foreigners Buy Second Homes in Messinia, Greece

Despite property prices in the Kalamata area increasing by 30 per cent last year, foreigners are snapping up property for sales at bargain prices. There are plenty of old stones houses for sale. Such properties are full of charm and character, needing renovation or maintenance and can be purchased from as little as 30,000 pounds. New homes start from as little as 75,000 pounds without swimming pool.

Most of the foreigners who are looking to purchase property have visited Greece previously as tourist holidaying on the Peloponnese peninsular. A large number of them are pensioners who have settled and brought homes to live in permanently when they retire. However, we are increasingly seeing younger couples and young families purchasing property, settling down and creating a new live for themselves.

According to the Greek National Land Registry, there are 1,750 properties and estates in Messinia that are owned by foreigners. Already many British and other foreign people have brought second homes on the Mani peninsular. Whereas there are relatively few that have purchased property on the Messinian peninsular. However, things look set to change. Interest has increased in this area largely because the Government is actively encouraging investment on the Messinian peninsular. It is aiming to stimulate local revenue and employment by developing tourism projects and local infrastructure.

It is hardly surprising that even through property prices are rising steadily, Kalamata and the Messinia region is proving to be a favourite destination with foreigner's who are looking to purchase their dream property before price become to high.

Property - Kalamata - Foreigners Buy Second Homes in Messinia, Greece

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The Best Makeup for Oily Skin

While searching for the very best makeup for oily skin, it is vital that you take into consideration the reason why your skin is actually greasy in the first place. Rather than taking a look at your oily chin, nose, and brow wanting to know how you can cover it up, maybe you ought to determine the main cause and attempt to correct that first.

First step: fault your mother and father. One of the primary reasons for oily pores and skin is actually something you have zero control over. Genetic makeup could be the main reason you're encountering oil troubles. Oily pores and skin certainly is not something which is handed down within families over a long time. If perhaps neither of the two of your parents possess or even had oily pores and skin chances are they are likely not the principle reason for your current troubles.

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Often the difference between developing clear pores and skin and experiencing oily skin is something as basic as not consuming sufficient h2o to be able to remove the harmful toxins from the system. Your system wants to consume fresh drinking water and employ it to eliminate the many harmful toxins through your pee. When you do not ingest ample drinking water, or the things you take in are generally not clean enough,(consist of just about all sweetener and synthetic ingredients) your body is required to remove its harmful toxins by way of some other method. Normally, this is achieved by perspiration as well as making oil. This is actually the same exact reason you are able to smell liquor on someone who was consuming alcohol the night before. Their body is actually sweating out all the bad things from the liquor because liquor dehydrates a person so that you do not have sufficient h2o within your system to get rid of it all normally.

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Changes in hormone blood levels, similar to the ones that unavoidably occur as part of your teenage years as well as twenties could cause skin to get greasy as well as result in acne outbreaks. There is much more to hormonally triggered acne breakouts than simply the teen ages, lots of women might break out as a result of hormonal adjustments coming from having their period, having a baby, or even going into menopause. Several different forms of birth control drugs may make the skin oilier as well. The very best makeup for oily skin that you could purchase can be quite high-priced in the event you begin to find that you only require it if you have your menstrual cycle.

Again, men are the culprit. The main reason for hormonally triggered oil on your pores and skin is a body hormone known as androgen. I am aware this might sound strange, but androgen is really a males body hormone. Even though it is usually a male body hormone, its still created in the woman's ovaries as well as adrenal glands. The main reason you might realize that your face is very greasy near your menstrual cycle is due to the changes in the volume of androgen which can be generated by your system throughout menstruation.

The advantage of having oily complexion is it will keep your skin appearing more youthful. As men and women grow older, those having oilier skin tone normally experience lesser number of lines and wrinkles. If I was presented with the decision between living to 70 and looking fantastic the entire time, or living to ONE-HUNDRED but appearing greasy daily, I know what one I would personally decide on. If perhaps you have read through every one of these major reasons for oil but still can not work out how to deal with it, putting on the very best makeup for oily skin may be the quickest road to take. Aside from that, a person always has the choice of going to your skin specialist or even general practitioner to check if there could possibly be a health condition leading to your oily skin tone.

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Purchasing Small Commercial Properties

Purchasing small commercial property is not as difficult as many people might think. If you wish to invest in a small commercial property, chances are that the bank will not need income verification and flawless credit record on your part to lend you the money. The commonly accepted definition of small commercial property is any property worth million or less.

Purchasing Small Commercial Property: What You Need To Know

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Getting a loan;
The property you want to buy decides the loan amount. If you already possess any small commercial property, then you can get the money for cash back.

Purchasing Small Commercial Properties

Small commercial property includes shopping area, offices, bed and breakfast, warehouses, mixed use area, restaurant, bar and mobile home parks. Therefore, you need not stick to office space or shopping plazas.

Small commercial property loans are larger compared to residential property. Since there are fewer investors dabbling in small commercial property, you can have more investment opportunities and lesser competition.

Look under loan lists to find properties you can invest in. You can talk to your previous clients about their property, and make a reasonable offer to them. If any establishment rents their property, you can approach them to see if they would be interested in selling.

To find buyers for your small commercial property, approach businesses that lease office or retail space. They may be interested in buying your property.

Small commercial property transactions need extensive paperwork and documentation. Before extending the loan, the bank or financial institution will see if the property will generate a good cash flow. This is the reason that your credit record is not very important when it comes to loans for small commercial property.

You need to give detailed information to the lender for getting a loan. You have to tell the lender about rents, operating plans and leases before the lender can consider extending a loan to you.

The lenders for the property need not be only banks. You can approach investment banks, residential lenders and credit companies to get loan for purchasing small commercial property.

Most credit lending institutes will do an appraisal of the small commercial property you wish to purchase before extending a loan for it. They will either use a full narrative report that considers the income, cost and profitability, or a 71B. Many financial establishments also use in-house evaluation.

If you wish to invest in small commercial property, there is no time like the present. Low interest rates on loans, more relaxed credit criteria, and the demand for small commercial property is being driven by entrepreneurs, and startups has made purchasing small commercial property as a viable investment option. In addition, the interest rates are less than what you might have to pay for investing in residential properties. All these factors make small commercial property investment attractive to real estate investors as well as small businesses.

Purchasing Small Commercial Properties

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What's My Skin Type? Characteristics of Oily Skin

If you are like most women, you think you have figured out your skin type and then POOF! It changes. Or even worse, you have been misdiagnosed, either by yourself, your old college roommate or the lady at the cosmetics counter. And many of us often wonder if it is possible for our skin to have multiple personality disorder, one day it is dry and the next it is oily. This kind of fluctuation makes us want to pull our hair out, which leads to another crisis in and of itself. Here we explore some of the classic characteristics of oily skin to help you determine if you, indeed, are a victim.

One of the most noticeable characteristics are the size of your pores. They tend to be a little larger and more noticeable than that someone with dry skin who has tiny pores.

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If you have overactive oil glands, you are also prone to whiteheads and blackheads. Blackheads are a result of the oil on your face being exposed to the air and oxidizing. Whiteheads are the result of dead skin cells that stick in the oil and then degrade. Neither of these scenarios is something to be desired.

What's My Skin Type? Characteristics of Oily Skin

Oily skin does not mean you will have acne either. Sometimes the oil will produce acne but not always so don't assume if you don't have acne that you don't have oily skin. You could very well have oily skin without having acne. And for that you should thank your lucky stars.

The reasons for this skin type are varied. Some of the more prominent reasons are hormonal fluctuations (you may notice breakouts before your period), high humidity or poor skincare. If you remove too much moisture from the outer layers of your skin, then the deeper levels will ramp up production of oil to counteract this moisture loss which results in more shine for your face...and not the good kind.

What's My Skin Type? Characteristics of Oily Skin

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Maybelline Makeup - Is Maybelline Makeup Really That Good?

Recently, Maybelline have released a heap of new products onto the beauty market that all claim to be the next 'miracle' product, but does maybelline makeup really work? Here, we review their top new products and give you the real information for you to make your own mind up.

Mineral Maybelline Makeup

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Back in January, they released Mineral Maybelline Makeup. This 'triple-refined' mineral makeup promises an ultra smooth finish on your skin that gives your skin a truly luminous glow, but does it work? We put it to the test recently and found that it does deliver a pretty good look for the relatively low cost (normally retails at around ), it also does indeed leave your skin looking very healthy with subtle shades that help to make it look natural. The only major drawback - and we are giving this to you straight - is that it doesn't seem to work for oily skin, the effects on oily skin were less than effective and if you are one of these skin types then we strongly recommend you look into other products, otherwise your oily skin will just end up looking even oilier, don't say we didn't warn you!

Maybelline Makeup - Is Maybelline Makeup Really That Good?

Pure Makeup

This then brings us on to the 'Pure' range of Maybelline makeup, which offers a foundation range that should feel light on your face and blend into your natural skin tones and colour to give a truly natural look. When we tested this product, we found that it actually delivered some high quality results and the makeup looked very smooth and completely natural. Two major factors that make this product even better are that it is highly cost effective and you don't need that much to get good skin coverage - this really is a good product for both quality and value.

Everfresh Makeup

If you suffer from pale skin and that horrible 'washed out' look, then you will are probably inevtiable searching for that wonder product that when applied will give you a toally natural colour and healthy look for your skin. Maybelline Makeup have released 'Everfresh' makeup that supposedly will give you this. Initial tests are promising for this product and the effect actually looked very natural and did give a healthy glow to the skin. One major bonus (and I think you will all agree with me here) is that it can be easily and simply removed with just a rubbing of soap water, so no need for any heavy-duty makeup removers here, great stuff! So, if you are indeed looking for that wonder product, then it is just possible that this could be it.

Maybelline Makeup - Is Maybelline Makeup Really That Good?

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Property Management Fees

If you own rental property and you do not live close to it or simply don't want to deal with being a 'landlord' you may want to consider hiring a property management company. A property management company can help you with every aspect of managing your property and ensure that your potential tenants and renters are put through the proper application process, pay their rent on time, and have someone to call to take care of matters that arise in a timely fashion. Because there is so much that a property management company can do to save you time and thus money there are of course going to be fees involved with hiring a management company.

Property management fees can vary greatly from company to company but here are some of the fees you can come to expect when dealing with management companies:

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o    Percentage fee: Most property management companies will charge you a percentage of the rent that you charge the tenants. While there is no set percentage in the industry, the standard is usually ten percent. Of course you will find some that will charge higher and some that will charge lower. Just be sure that you are getting all the services you desire for your percentage.

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o    Leasing commission: Many times you will see this type of fee from a property management company. This is usually as one-time fee and equates to one half of the first month's rent. Again, this is not a standard and some companies charge more and some don't even charge it at all.

o    Bookkeeping set up fee: This is usually another one-time fee and typically depends on the size of the property. If you have a smaller property the fees are generally set by the company, but if you have a large property with several units, such as an office building or apartment complex, this fee can sometimes be negotiated.

o    Advertisement fees: This fee is an actual charge, meaning that the management company should only charge you what it actually costs for advertisement whether it is done in the newspaper or online. Stay away from companies that attempt to make a profit on this charge.

o    Material fees: If something needs to be fixed on your property and you give the go ahead to do so, you will also foot the bill. Again, these fees should be exact and there should not be a mark-up associated with them.

While fees are indeed important when considering which property management company to go with, they should not totally dictate your decision. Be sure to get in writing what it is that the responsibilities of the property management company will be. If you pay a lower price but you get sub-par service, what is the point?

While incurring any fee is never a welcomed activity, when it comes to having your property managed these fees are a necessary evil especially if you live away from your rental property. But the time you will save when paying these management fees often makes up for the money you spend and then some.

Property Management Fees

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Property Management - Pros & Cons

What do property management companies do, anyway? What don't they do? How much do they charge? Are they worth it?

Whoa there, tiger. We'll answer your questions about property management, and succinctly, at that.

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Landlords and rental building owners hire property management companies to assume all of the headaches involved with managing properties and tenants, allowing the landlord to spend their time in other ways. Typical responsibilities of a property management company include screening tenants, fielding phone calls from them, taking care of all repairs and maintenance, complying with rental laws (such as lead paint tests and disclosures), signing rental agreements and rental disclosures, etc. As an added bonus, they keep track of all the money that's spent on each property, making your accounting a LOT easier. In a word, they do the everyday management.

Property Management - Pros & Cons

What they usually DON'T do is pay your bills, such as your mortgage payment or property taxes (word to the wise: have your mortgage lender escrow for property taxes & insurance, ground rents, and any other recurring bills to save time). Property management firms typically don't register your rental properties with local municipalities, either.

What do they charge? Property management companies generally charge in the 7-10% range, as a commission of all rental income collected (e.g. if the rent is ,000, the management fee may be -100). This is no small fee every month, and constitutes a major disadvantage to using a management firm, especially when so many landlords only break even or have a small cash flow from their rental properties.

So now the hard part: are property management companies worth the expense?

The answer, of course, is that it depends. You may not be able to afford to pay a management company, if your rental only breaks even each month. But there is something to be said for being able to sleep at night without being woken up by obnoxious tenants calling to complain that the smoke detector needs a new battery, or having to spend your lunch break running out to show a rental property. The fact is that most landlords can handle the management of a few rental properties, but there is a critical mass at which point it no longer becomes feasible to perform property management duties for your rental properties AND do all of your other business tasks.

So my recommendation is to handle management yourself for your first few rental units, and get a crash course on managing rental properties. But when you can't take it anymore, it's time to pass the buck along to someone else, and get back to your primary business: making money.

Property Management - Pros & Cons

Kevin Kiene is a landlord who's managed dozens of rental properties over the years, and manages EZ Landlord Forms, an online provider of property management software and rental agreement forms.

Property Taxes - Get Them Reduced!

A few years back, I bought a rental and decided that my property taxes were too high. I paid ,000 for the place (remember those prices?), but the county assessor had the property pegged at a market value of ,400. Each spring the county had a day when one could appeal the assessment in person, so I made my case to one of the designated "judges."

I brought the closing statement showing what I paid for the property and mentioned that I wasn't related to the seller, and that he had been trying to sell the property for six months. The ,000 I paid was clearly a fair market price. They immediately lowered the assessment and subsequent taxes, and the whole process took only a few minutes of my time. Occasionally it can be that easy.

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It was a different story when my wife and I bought a house in Montana. We purchased it in 2002 from a bank for ,500 (I have a history of buying cheap real estate), after it had been on the market a few months. According to the assessment it was worth ,000 - exactly double what we paid for the home, and we were taxed accordingly - over 0 per year.

Property Taxes - Get Them Reduced!

I gathered data on other sales in the neighborhood, showing that the value was not that high (the town was economically depressed). I sent this information with a copy of our closing statement and the opinion of our real estate agent to the appropriate agency of state government that handles appeals, also noting that we did not know the seller (nor even use their bank). But they wouldn't budge on the assessment.

Apparently when figuring property taxes in Montana, they don't consider value to be what people will actually pay for a home. Perhaps what they want to collect in taxes is the basis of the assessed value. Even after we fixed up the home and sold it for ,000 I don't think they lowered the assessment for the next owner. Unfortunately, there isn't much you can do with this kind of dishonesty in government. Fortunately, they are more honest in most places, and if you have evidence that your property is assessed too high, you can get your property taxes lowered. A few tips follow.

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If you think you are paying too much in property taxes, go to the assessors office, and look at your "property card" or whatever they call the record that shows what is used to assess your home or other real estate. Make sure the information there is correct. Perhaps too many square feet of floor space are listed, or a garage that no longer exists is used in figuring the value. Make a note of any discrepancies that are causing a higher assessment. Measure the house, for example, or take photos to show mistakes on the form.

Also look at the assessed values of the properties around yours (this is public information in most states). If they are lower, see if you can determine why, or if yours is just too high - and take notes. Every state has their own way of recording this information, so you may need to ask for help deciphering the figures.

Get information about recent sales in your neighborhood to demonstrate the current value of your home. Do this with the help of a real estate agent, or at the county office where they keep property rolls (this might not be the assessor's office). A real estate agent can tell you how to do a simple market analysis based on "comparable sales" to determine your property value.

In some states, the property tax appeals process allows for an appraisal. Since it will likely cost you 0 or more, be sure it will be accepted as part of the appeal's process. You should also consider how much you will save in taxes before paying for an appraisal on your house or other real estate. Bring everything you can to the appeals board or whoever handles the appeal, and be polite but determined.

One more way to reduce your property taxes: You may want to consider moving to an area where they are lower. In Canon City, Colorado, for example, we pay just 0 per year on our home, which is valued at about ,000. That's a tenth of the rate we paid in Montana (or a fifth of the "official rate" in any case).

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Property Checklist - What to Look For When Buying A Property

Investing in real estate property is something that many do in order to secure profits. Some make an entire career out of it and others do it on the side to supplement their income. Other investors do so with the idea that they will keep ownership of the property and lease or rent it out for commercial purposes. Whatever the investment may do, there are certain checkpoints that an investor will want to accomplish before signing on the dotted line when obtaining a property.

1- Know your property

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Visit the property you're interested in at several different times of day or evening. The reason for that is that some things will look different in different lights. If there's a shadow on the wall during the day and you come back as the sun's going down or it already had and the shadow is still there, that might be a sign of a water problem behind the walls. If you only take a cursory glance at the property, you may end up missing things that will cost you down the line. Once is not enough. You should go through the property three or four different times and don't forget to look at the exterior as well as the interior.

Property Checklist - What to Look For When Buying A Property

2- Bring an expert on a walk through

If you know someone involved in construction or another trade, there's a good chance that they may know some things that you don't when looking at the building. For example, you may think that a discolouration on the siding is due to sun damage over time. A trained tradesman may look at that same discolouration and tell you that it's not sun damage, but instead there's mould growing behind the siding. That's a complete dramatisation of course, plenty of siding will fade because of sun, but it's also something that could be hiding something else. An expert will be able to tell the difference. They will be able to see curling shingles and know the roof will need replacing shortly. They will know that the basement looks brand new not because it was recently remodelled but because there was recent water damage and the owners had to make it look nice. They will also know how to double check and see if the owners fixed the problem correctly or just made it look good.

3- Know the potential use for the property

In knowing what the property will be used for, you will know exactly what will be needed in the property. It costs money to add things or take them away. Better to have a property that is perfect for the type of business that will use the space than have to spend money on adding bits later.

4- Know the background of the property

Don't forget to stop by your local county building and research if there are any liens or back taxes owed on the property. The information is public which means that you are able to look it up with no restrictions. It's free to do and usually easier to access than you may think. In some cases you can look up the information on the internet, but that will vary with each county.

Taking into account these points before deciding on the investment will save you both time and money. You will go into the investment armed with all of the knowledge that you will need to negotiate wisely and know that your property will yield you profitable results.

Property Checklist - What to Look For When Buying A Property

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African American Skin Care - Starting With the Right Makeup

Skin care for African American skin can begin by choosing the right makeup. Unlike those with lighter complexion, it is a tad bit harder to look for the right shades for people with color. Good thing is that of the recent years, most makeup companies have made tones and shades specifically for ebony skinned women, also suiting the different tones of ebony. Some cosmetic companies also specialize in makeup for those with darker skin tones. It might be best to check those products that even allow you to mix and blend your own personal shade of choice. So let us begin discussing African American skin care by using the right makeup.

Moisturizer with sun block

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Although darker skin already has the best protection against the sun, best to have this still as precautionary measure. If you have oily skin, choose moisturizers that are not oil based.

African American Skin Care - Starting With the Right Makeup

Foundation

If you already have flawless skin, better skip this beauty product and opt for tinted moisturizers instead. If you will use foundation, to avoid the "pancake finish", use two different tones as base. Use a lighter color for the nose and forehead and a slightly darker one for the rest of the face and neck. Also do not forget to asses what type of skin you have. If you are oily, look for oil free, liquid based moisturizers. If you have dry skin, choose one that has moisturizers added, usually found in cream foundations.

Blush and eye shadow

Pinpoint which colors work for you. Do you have cool undertones or does your skin work more for warmer colors? If your have a rich, dark chocolate color, try eye colors that are under the purple family like mauves, wine and plums. If you have a lighter, caramel tone, try gold or honey eye colors. For blush, you can get away by just using a bronzer over your temples and cheeks. You can also coral or rose blushers for the apples of your cheeks if you want.

Lipstick

For luscious peckers, try caramel and peach, for lighter chocolate and use terracotta or coffee for medium brown. For those who are more deep ebony, have fun with wine colors or blood red. Add pizazz to your lips by glossing it up or using lip plumping products that "irritate" your lips, thus making them look oh-so-juicy. But if you want to minimize the lips, then wear lighter shades.

African American skin care may not only be about choosing the right makeup but choosing the right cosmetics that will flatter your face is part of caring for your skin. You may have glowing and healthy skin but using the wrong cosmetics will just end up making you look washed up, drained or worse, like a deadbeat clown with faded makeup. Lastly, when all else fails, most malls offer makeup assistants that can assist you in deciding which colors to use. It is a no-no to allow them to apply the samples they have opened on you but if they do have some samples you can take home and try using yourself, you can just request for these. Make sure to also ask them how to apply such products. After all, professionals know best.

African American Skin Care - Starting With the Right Makeup

Sarah Lowe is a cosmetic makeup devotee and has written many cosmetic related articles to help women look stunningly beautiful the natural way.

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Introduction to Property Management

If you own any sort of property, be it residential or business related, you will need someone to manage it. The question you are probably asking is how professional management can help you?

So, what is property management? It's the managing, or handling, of real estate property by someone other than the owner. Most often, it is handled by a management firm, that might handle more than one client's real estate properties. Other styles include hiring someone to live on site and take care of tenants' requests, as a building superintendent or other building manager - but this style of management has fallen out of favor in recent years.

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It goes without saying that quality is a big issue with this service. A good management firm will act as a go-between for the real estate owner and the tenants, handling any questions and complaints that the tenants might have so that the owner is not forced to deal directly with them. This kind of service can include doing many different things, from collecting rent to hiring groundskeepers and repair people. They can keep an eye on repairs that need to be done, and suggest improvements on the property to the real estate owner.

Introduction to Property Management

In most states, those offering this service must be certified and licensed, most commonly as real estate brokers. This is especially true if the property managers (or someone in the the management team) is helping to negotiate leases, or collect rent on behalf of the property's owner. In other states (such as Connecticut), there may be no licenses required for these tasks. Most property managers are still required to register with the state they work in.

Property managers can also be essential in keeping an eye on your property - making sure that no one is vandalizing your real estate, and taking care of problem tenants as well. The actions that manger may have to take can include eviction, as well as involving the authorities, tasks that a real estate investor may not want to have to do. They can also be used as arbitrators between tenants, when disputes arise that are not severe enough to involve the police or other authorities.

When done well, property management is the answer to a lot of issues that real estate investors might face. The management team can do the hands on work while the investors reap the profits.

Introduction to Property Management

Aazdak Alisimo writes about property management companies [http://www.propertymanagementservicecompanies.com] for PropertyManagementServiceCompanies.com.

Best Foundation For Oily Acne Prone Skin - And Did I Mention Cheap Too?

It ran in my family that we have oily skin, so it's a genetic thing and I cannot do much to change it. I have tried a lot of methods to make my skin less shiny, from the home remedies like using apple cider as a toner to medical method like taking birth control pills. Those methods did make my skin look a bit less oily and shiny but the excess oil was still there and it always gave me a dirty feeling and I felt very unconfident sometimes. My skin was also very prone to acne and even though I tried a lot of over-the-counter products, my skin only improved for a short period of time and then those red and inflamed spots appeared again like mushrooms. That's why I have been very careful with choosing makeup, especially foundations. I always buy those that claim to be "oil free" and normally opt for medium to full coverage. I did find some good foundations which do not break me out and provide a medium and pleasant coverage. As I am saving up for going back to university again, I cannot afford all the expensive and high-end brands like Estee Launder, Shiseido, Lancome so I only go for over-the-counter or medium priced products. Below are the list of the best foundations for oily acne prone skin to me:

Bourjois Happy Light Foundation: Don't be fooled by the word "light" in the name, it's actually a medium coverage foundation. This Bourjois foundation in fact covers all of my blemishes. I have mild acne with some tiny red spots on my forehead (the most oily place) and this foundation covers up everything! I don't even have to use any concealer! Many people claim that this foundation is oily and can only be used on dry skin girls. I totally disagree. It feels nicely on my skin and is very easy to apply and even though my skin looks a bit shiny after around 5 hours, it is still great compared to many other high-end products. I cannot find it in any local store so normally I search and buy it off from eBay or from Strawberrynet.

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Everyday Minerals: this is my second holy grail! This is a mineral powder foundation and I normally buy it through their official website. The price is a lot cheaper compared to Bare Minerals. I used before and the coverage is a lot better too. It has never broken me out and always gives me a velvet and smooth finished coverage. I look like I don't wear any makeup at all using this foundation. However with this foundation, I still have to use some concealer on any bigger and noticeable spot.

Best Foundation For Oily Acne Prone Skin - And Did I Mention Cheap Too?

Bourjois 10-hours sleep foundation: I love this foundation. I always use it when I don't need to look flawless. This is more of a tinted moisturizer but still provides quite good coverage. It is very liquid like and easy to spread. However, I don't recommend it if you live in a very hot and humid area as it can make you look a bit oily after some hours. To make up for that, it gives a very natural coverage and never breaks me out! I normally don't use any moisturizer, except when the weather is really dry. I don't use primers also as I had bad experience with it (most of them broke me out). I usually only wear these foundations alone, and settle with Rimmel Stay Matte Powder (I love this pressed powder so much, it doesn't break me out, controls the oil extremely well and at , it's a steal!).

Best Foundation For Oily Acne Prone Skin - And Did I Mention Cheap Too?

So above are the best foundations for an oily acne prone skin gal like me. For anyone with mild to medium acne, the above foundations will cover almost everything. But if you need heavier coverage, maybe you need some more concealer or other kinds of foundation. However, I wouldn't recommend heavy coverage foundations at all, because they clog your pores a lot more and even result in cystic acne. I had those before and I knew they were such a pain! Now I only have very mild acne after following a very unique method To find out what method I have been using to keep my skin clear and learn valuable makeup tips, please visit my FREE acne-prone skin makeup guide

Dreamweaver 8 - Property Inspector

When using Macromedia's Dreamweaver 8, you'll want to acquaint yourself with the Property Inspector immediately. The Property Inspector panel is by default located at the bottom of the Dreamweaver window, below the Design and Code view windows. Using this panel, you can modify the properties of the currently selected object.

In the Design view, if you click on the HTML tag or an object, most of its properties will be accessible. This isn't necessarily the case with page properties in Dreamweaver. The page properties do not appear in the Property Inspector, but can be accessed from an open page by selecting Modify > Page. If you prefer, the Property Inspector has a Page Properties button, which will also open the Page Properties dialogue box when you click on it.

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The Page properties control the appearance and layout of a Dreamweaver page. It contains three different categories by default: Appearance, Title/Encoding and Tracing Image.

Dreamweaver 8 - Property Inspector

Using the Appearance category, you can modify elements such as the background image and background color; the text color; the colors of links; visited links and active links; and the document margins, including the left, right, top and bottom margins. You cannot preview margins in Design view. You must preview your margins by selecting the "Preview in Browser" button.

The Title/Encoding category allows you to enter the page title. A page title can also be entered in the Title properties window in Code view. Using the Title/Encoding category, you may also set the document type definition; the encoding used by the page; Unicode options, including UTF-8, and the Unicode signature for UTF-16 and UTF-32 encoding.

The Tracing Image category provides tools to use in the Dreamweaver editor. These effects will not be visible in the finished document. They're provided simply to help you lay out and visualise a page. Tracing Image allows you to select an image to appear in the background, over which you may lay content, tables, layers and images. The Transparency control allows you to control the transparency of the tracing image, to clarify the items you're overlaying.

After having examined the Page Properties in the Property Inspector, we turn our attention to the other elements controlled through this panel.

The Title properties panel is very simple and allows you to enter the title of a page. A page title can also be entered in the Title properties window in Code view. Click on the TITLE tag in Code view to activate the Title properties panel.

The Text properties panel controls the appearance of the text in a Dreamweaver page. This panel will activate when you select any non-HTML text found between BODY tags. You can apply the standard HTML formatting controls and text attributes from this panel, including standard HTML headings and paragraph text; CSS styles that the page can access; CSS editing, via the CSS panel; text attributes, like Bold and Italic; text alignment controls - left, right, center, and justify; link creation; font face, size and color; list control for bulleted and numbered data; indentation control; target assignment for defined links; and a link to the Page Properties button.

The Image properties allow you to control the appearance of images in a Dreamweaver page. Once an image is inserted in a page, you can click anywhere in the IMG tag to pull up the Image properties panel. From this panel, you may: label an image for use with JavaScript rollovers; define an image's dimensions; the image path; the link to the image, if it is stored elsewhere; alternate text for accessible browsers; and edit images for brightness, contrast, cropping, sharpness, resample them and open them in Fireworks for editing and optimization. If you are using an image placeholder, a Create button appears in place of the Edit button. The image properties also allow you to create image maps; add vertical and horizontal padding around images; add a border to your image and align an image using the drop down menu options.

Dreamweaver 8 - Property Inspector

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What is the Best Foundation For Oily Skin?

You may think that finding the best foundation for oily skin a difficult proposition as most matte-finish foundations that stake a claim to the title, leave an overdone, caked-on impression that makes you want to switch to other products.

The problem with oily skin is that it tends to shine through foundation coverage and caking on powders and foundations in the hope that they will absorb the oil often result in a stiff, unnatural look that is not the ideal, nor the greatest idea for finding the best foundation!

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On the face, the indicator of a greasy skin type is the T-zone. The forehead, nose and chin will often begin to shine after makeup application. Most women with shiny skin choose matte finish foundations as it is touted as the best solution for greasy skin among conventional makeup. If we look outside the conventional makeup box then the real best foundation for oily skin is to be found in airbrush technology.

What is the Best Foundation For Oily Skin?

The airbrush makeup that was initially bound to celebrities and their makeup artists is now available to everyone in the form of home-kit versions, bringing the celebrity magic of flawless makeup coverage and the best foundation for shiny skin within reach of women everywhere.

The airbrush foundation wins hands down in the best foundation for shiny skin contest due to its quick drying, matte finish, and zero cacking properties which no conventional makeup can boast about. You also get the added advantage of hygienic application as only air and makeup touch your skin without redistributing the oil on your face, while the problem areas are covered and concealed to bring out a flawless and shine-free look.Some airbrush sets come with a finishing powder as well, to ensure that trouble spots stay shine free all day.

Airbrush foundation is applied on your skin in thin layers, ensuring a breathable makeup coverage that allows your skin to sweat. This is another reason why it is the best foundation for oily skin, as the skin can breathe without creating a shine.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is all airbrush foundation considered the best foundation for oily skin?

A. Different brands of airbrush foundations are available, you will need to choose one that offers a matte-set finish. The benefits of all the airbrush applicators are ideal for shiny skin

Q. Is airbrush foundation only the best foundation for oily skin?

A. No, every skin type can benefit by using an airbrush makeup applicator, as its weightless feel finish compliments any skin type, so it is actually the best foundation for oily skin and every other skin type too.

Q. Can an airbrush foundation stop my skin from being greasy?

A. No, if you have shiny skin then an airbrush foundation will not stop it from being a greasy skin type, but it will certainly make it look like it's not shiny and that's why it's the best foundation for oily skin!

No foundation available in the market today can give you a youthful complexion in just a single application as the airbrush foundation system can, making it the best foundation for oily skin. Any foundation that can do this for you will automatically qualify as the best foundation for oily skin.

What is the Best Foundation For Oily Skin?

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I Found the Best Cosmetics For Oily Skin

I have a Mediterranean background, which means that however much I blot and powder my oily skin still shines through. I don't have a problem with my skin in terms of acne or blemishes; it's just the oil - lots and lots of oil. It's kind of like all the olive oil my ancestors ate is coming out in my skin!

The worst part about it (now that I am out of school and am no longer nick-maned olive oil) is finding good cosmetics for oily skin. Most of the foundations I have used which are meant for oily skin are simply too drying. I end up looking like I walked out of the house not realizing there was a pancake on my face. This is because most of the cosmetics for oily skin are really heavy duty. I don't need heavy duty, as I don't have much that needs covering, but the lighter foundations are all so light that they are just lost in all my natural oil. It can be very frustrating.

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When I was younger I just used to go out looking like a pancake face, because I though at least it was better than being 'olive oil' but that's not really a solution for me, because I'm not happy having to have a caked on foundation look all the time. For a while I gave up on cosmetics for oily skin and just took loads of facial blotting paper with me wherever I went, but that wasn't a solution either.

I Found the Best Cosmetics For Oily Skin

When I got an invitation to my ten year high-school reunion, I was really keen to go looking for cosmetics for oily skin again, as I just wanted to show them all a non-olive oil me. It was on my search that I discovered airbrushing makeup. I had heard of airbrushing before, but thought it was just something that celebrities could afford until I saw an ad for Dinair home airbrushing kits. And it just so happened to be talking about cosmetics for oily skin and how airbrushing can provide the happy medium between perfect light coverage and oil absorbency.

After rushing out and buying one (I'd tried everything else, why not this too) I got it home and after a few goes to get the hang of the application system I realized with a rushing sense of relief I had found my solution. After all these years, and thousands of dollars wasted on useless cosmetics for oily skin I had found the perfect thing.

I tested it out one day by applying it in the morning and seeing how long I could go without the tell-tale shine through of my oily skin. It lasted all day, and into the night - so I knew I was ready to face my class-mates fresh faced and oil free.

At the reunion I had my moment of glory when one of the (meanest) girls from school asked me what my skin routine was because she thought I wasn't wearing any foundation. Now that is a testament to the perfect cosmetics for oily skin.

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Property in America - Guide to Buying Property in America

Guide to Buying Property in the USA, America

Overview

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The US Property Market

Property in America - Guide to Buying Property in America

The real estate market in and across the United States of America is as varied and expansive as the country itself. Although the age old adage comes off a bit trite and certainly overused, when it comes to real estate investment and other real property purchasing opportunities in the United States, there actually is something for everyone. There are many different opportunities available to the savvy shopper.

Investment Property in America

In the 21st century, an ever growing number of men and women are electing to make the purchase of investment real estate in the United States. This includes both residents of the U.S. as well as people living abroad who wish to become a part of the generally burgeoning U.S. real estate marketplace. As a general rule, people who are snatching up investment property in the United States are doing so in three different arenas:

First, investors are electing to buy into commercial real estate holdings.

Second, men and women buying investment property in the United States are also spending a goodly share of their funds on residential rental property.

Finally, people who are purchasing investment real estate in the United States are putting at least some of their money into vacation types of properties.

Residential Real Estate in America - Single Family Properties

No where is the commentary that the real estate market in the U.S. is as varied as the country itself when it comes to the matter of residential real estate. Depending on where a person is interested in residing, in making the purchase of residential property, will dictate how much money will need to be spent on such a purchase.

In some cities in the United States -- many of the major cities on both the east and west coasts of the country, for example -- the prices of residential properties continues to increase rather dramatically over time. On the one hand, the ever rising cost associated with the purchase of residential property in some cities in the country is keeping some people out of the housing market all together. There are some cities in the America that are experiencing a flat housing market. In other words, the appraised value of real estate is remaining level and not increasing much over time.

Residential Real Estate in America - Apartments

In addition to stand alone, single family residences, the market involving apartments, condominiums and townhouses in many communities has become more active in the past five years. This has particularly been the case as the so-called "Baby Boom" generation begins to move towards the empty nest phase of their lives (their children have left home) and even towards retirement. As a consequence, people are moving towards purchasing apartments, condominiums and townhouses because they are more convenient and generally less difficult and time consuming to maintain. In many instances, these properties are also smaller in size than the typical single family residence.

The overseas buyers are also seen buying these types of property with greater frequency over recent years. In some instances, citizens of other nations are taking to the purchase of these types of properties in order to allow them the opportunity to have a second home in the United States.

Holiday Property in America

One of the most significant trends that has developed in regard to real estate in the United States in the past twenty years revolves around vacation property. In the 21st century, a growing number of people within the United States -- as well as an increasing share of property owners from abroad -- are investing in vacation and holiday property.

Investment in holiday property generally has been seen to occur in two different areas. First, people both in and out of the United States are making purchases of second homes or vacation homes for their own usage. (In some instances, these people do turn around and rent or lease out their vacation or second homes to other people during those segments of the year when they are not using the property personally.)

Second, men and women residing inside and outside of the United States can also be found investing in time shares in record numbers. A time share situation is one in which a person buys "time" in a piece of real estate. In other words, they are buying an interest in a particular piece of property that interests the purchaser during a specified period of time each and every year.

Mortgage Options

When considering the options for a mortgage on your overseas property there are a couple of choices to consider;

1. Do you consider raising finance on your existing property in the UK to cover the whole cost of your purchase abroad? A good idea if the interest rate in the country in question is a lot higher than it is here in the UK as you will pay a lot less in monthly repayments.

2. Do you secure a mortgage against the property from a local bank in the country of purchase? This can be a wise option especially if the interest rate is lower than our current UK interest rate. Most overseas mortgage / bank lenders will require upto 30% deposit on mortgages. However, you will need to give some thought to how you will service your mortgage payments each month especially if you are not living or earning in that country as you may well lose out on exchanging money each time to cover monthly expenses. Check out our Foreign Currency page to see how you can save money in this example

3. Some Builders and developers may well offer their own mortgage facilities on their properties for sale. This can be beneficial to both parties depending on the logistics of the mortgage or loan facility. Always check and compare with the two options above before making your final decision.

For more details on Mortgages in America visit our Mortgage page in the American section on our website.

Specific steps to buying real estate property in America

A person interested in making the purchase of any kind of real estate in the United States needs to give serious consideration to engaging the assistance of a qualified and licensed broker or of an equally qualified real estate service that has been established to service the needs of those people seeking to purchase investment, residential or vacation property within the U.S. When shopping for real estate in the United States, a buyer needs to keep in mind that the agent or Realtor works for the seller. The real estate agent or Realtor is legally obliged to protect and further the interests of the seller.

In addition to engaging the assistance of a qualified broker or real estate service, it is also important to note that the real estate markets found across the United States vary significantly from location to location. As a consequence, a person looking to buy real estate in the United States will want to make very certain that he or she has resources that are specifically knowledgeable about the real estate market in a particular region of the U.S.

One step that a person interested in buying real estate in the United States will want to consider taking up front is obtaining a financing commitment from a bona fide lender before beginning the search for specific pieces of real estate. In recent years, in the United States, lenders will extend mortgage facilities to people interested in purchasing real estate (provided that they are credit-worthy) in advance of identifying a particular piece of property for purchase. By having such a lending commitment in hand, a person looking to buy real estate will be in a better position to more efficiently and effectively procure real property in the least amount of time.

When making the purchase of real estate in the United States, the general practice and law in most states is that a purchaser accepts the property in the actual condition it is in at the time of the contract for sale is executed. In other words, a buyer generally buys the property in the condition it is in and cannot complain about significant defects after the deal is closed between the buyer and seller. (The one caveat is if the seller willfully and intentionally withholds material information about defects or problems of a significant nature associated with the real estate.) As a result, it is imperative that a buyer makes certain that the property is closely examined for flaws and defects before a contract for sale is finalized and certainly before the closing date on the transaction.

Once a particular piece of property has been identified for purchase, a contract is then drafted. In the United States, real estate cannot be sold in the absence of a written contract. Often, when residential real estate is sold, a standard form of contract is utilized to memorialize and effect the sale. However, if a person is making the purchase of investment or commercial real estate, more often than not a specific and individualized contract is created for the transaction.

When the contract is signed by the parties, a closing date is established. In the U.S., the closing date is the date on which all of the duties and obligations under the contract need to be satisfied -- including the obligation of the seller to make certain that the title to the real estate is "clean" and including the obligation of the buyer to make certain that his or her financing is in order.

Generally, a closing date is set approximately 30 days from the signing of the contract for sale. However, there is no hard and fast rule pertaining to when the closing is to be held. The closing date is established between the parties to the real estate sales contract.

One of the items that a buyer will want to make certain he or she obtains after the contract is signed and before the closing date is title insurance. Title insurance will protect the buyer of real estate should a situation arise in which the title to the underlying real estate ends up being clouded. A clouded title is one in which another person or entity ends up having an interest in real estate that may not have been found or properly disclosed during the time period between the signing of the contact and the closing of the sale itself. For example, a prior lender may have a lien on the property that for some reason was not discovered. While such an encumbrance on the property's title should have been discovered, there are countless examples in which mistakes occur and liens and other interests in a particular piece of real estate are not discovered. Again, title insurance protects a buyer of real estate from any expenses or loss that he or she might experience as a result of a defect in or cloud on the title to real property.

In most jurisdictions in the United States (but not all) local units of government assess property taxes on real estate. If a person is making the purchase of real estate, he or she needs to understand that they are likely to be responsible for paying a pro rata share of taxes that will be due and owing for the portion of the year of the purchase during which the buyer actually assumes ownership of the real estate. Often, the taxes will be due to be paid at the time of closing to avoid any problems between the buyer and seller in the future.

Additionally, insurance on the real estate needs to be in place to benefit the buyer on the closing date. A purchaser of developed real estate will not want to assume possession of the property without making absolutely certain that proper insurance is in place.

Property Abroad always recommends using a Solicitor or Lawyer

Property in America - Guide to Buying Property in America

Les Calvert is the Director and founder of the UK's Number 1 overseas property website http://www.property-abroad.com For more details on thousands of properties for sale in America visit http://www.property-abroad.com/america.