Project On Middle East Dempcracy
Washington, DC:
Kuwait emir holds talks in UAE over Qatar crisis
Kuwait's Emir Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad Al-Sabah met Emirati officials in Dubai on Wednesday, a day after holding talks in Saudi Arabia aimed at resolving a diplomatic crisis with Qatar. The emir held talks with Dubai's ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum, who is also vice president and prime minister of the United Arab Emirates, and Abu Dhabi's Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed...
Five Year Minimum Hold: Does The Age-Old Real Estate Advice Add Up?
Is the common advice not to buy a property you don’t plan to hold for at least five years actually good advice?
How bad is the crisis in democracy?
Around the world, democracies are getting weaker and most elected politicians are becoming more unpopular. Are they still serving the people or themselves? C...
Why the Ukraine Crisis Should Make You Rethink How You Lead
Crises are never easy, but they can be especially difficult when you don't know what to do. In these moments, it's critical that leaders step up and take charge.
Why infrastructure talks are in real trouble
Will 'digital oil' be the solution to the energy crisis?
The oil sector believes that the digitisation of the industry is a solid option to cut costs and survive a volatile market, while meeting consumer demand.
When and How to Hold Real Estate in an IRA
Find out the restrictions of holding real estate in a self-directed IRA and when it's a good option - Real Estate CPA - Anders CPA
Opinion: Why Afghan peace talks are set to fail
Evidence from fragile peace negotiations in many other diverse conflicts shows us why women are so crucial to long-lasting peace
Real Estate, Reimagined: What The Future Of The Industry Holds
The core reason for discontent stems from the fact we, as a society, have the desire, know-how and technology to re-create the real estate industry.
In the chaos of crisis, is conflict sensitivity lost?
Sometimes in sudden and devastating crises, the most fundamental elements of a response can be overlooked. Is the development community prioritizing a conflict-sensitive approach?
Why the U.S.-EU Trade Talks May Be Doomed Before They Even Start
Neither side seems likely to give way on an intractable issue.
Opinion: Does real estate have an identity crisis?
Yes, real estate does have an identity crisis. The public isn't sure exactly what residential real estate agents are all about. The more everyone in the industry understands what contributes to this identity crisis, the better the industry will be at managing and eliminating the problem.
Council Post: What The Future Holds For Real Estate Business In The Digital Era
The adoption of technology has changed everything, including how customers get themselves a home.
Vista Real Estate talks about how it all began
Hear about how a local real estate business got its start.
Dear Monty: Flip or hold real estate? A comparison
A keen understanding of market dynamics, knowing how to evaluate a property and selecting the improvements to add value are keys to minimizing risk.
History: What happens when politicians get hold of a Constitution?
The people played a major role in making it, and many politicians never liked it.
13 Evergreen Real Estate Tips That Hold True In Any Market
Despite the economy or local market factors, there are some facets of buying and selling homes you can always count on.
Hold an Open House to Increase Your Odds of Getting Burglarized
Hold an open house to increase your odds of getting burglarized. See how holding open houses can be a mistake and why they aren't necessary to sell a home. Open houses benefit real estate agents far more than they do homeowners. Real buyers always schedule showings for homes they are interested in viewing.
Think the US is Corrupt? 6 Countries Who Say, “Hold My Beer”
Around the world and throughout the centuries, people with power have found ways to exploit others and enrich themselves. The costs—both economic and humanitarian—are devastating.
Can you hold your real estate agent and attorney liable for bad advice?
REAL ESTATE MATTERS | Real estate transactions are difficult to understand but at least there is (or should be) a paper trail explaining various expenses. Now that you have some distance between when you closed and today, you can go back and look at the detail and hopefully get your questions answered.
