Foreign Investment Tax Law on Real Estate

In 1980, Congress enacted the Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act (FIRPTA), 26 USCS 1445. The law states that if a seller of real property is a “foreign person,” the buyer must be taxed equal to the 10% of gross purchase price, unless exempted by law. A “foreign person” is a nonresident alien individual, a foreign corporation not treated […]

Ingredients for your Chinchilla Dust Bath

Although rain rarely visits the dry, rocky environment of the Andes mountains in South America, wild chinchillas have adapted and managed to make the most of their environment. Just for the various succulent plants that cover the area, these have evolved in such a way that whenever precious water is available, either growing large roots underground to soak up every […]

For Sale By Owner Vs National Association of Realtors

Potential and existing homeowners for sale should take the ongoing rhetoric from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) with a grain of salt. The NAR has a significant interest in how you choose to sell your property. Did you know that approximately $60 BILLION in real estate commissions are paid out annually (an increase of 19 billion since 2000)? In […]

Adaptation of animals to the new environment

Since then, animals such as Rothschild’s giraffes, impalas, the Dofassa Waterbuck and the Bushback have been introduced to Mount Elgon National Park. Visitors who last visited Mt.Elgon National Park three years ago would marvel at the many species of animals that exist today. A safari through the 196 square kilometer park located on the western border with Uganda in the […]

4 Emerging Tech Trends to Watch Out For

In the history of technology there have been several trends that have set milestones and have changed the course of technology forever. While some of these technologies have proven to be more hype than substance and have failed to create real impact, identifying technologies that create real value is like finding a needle in a haystack. The combined giant of […]