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Commercial real estate investing: Property types
Investing in commercial real estate in the Roanoke Valley or near Smith Mountain Lake can be an extremely lucrative move, but deciding which type of property to invest in can be confusing. By getting a deeper understanding of all your options, you can make an informed decision that minimizes risk and maximizes your return. The following are the most common types of commercial real estate options for investors:
Office space
Office buildings fall into two general categories: urban and suburban. Urban offices are often tall buildings or skyscrapers located in core sectors of a city, while most suburban offices are smaller buildings often grouped into office parks. Offices are grouped into four different classes:
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Taste of Red: 5-layer mocha cubes for iced coffee
Perk up your iced coffee and spring with these 5-layer mocha cubes
3 cups black coffee, cold
3 cups half & half or I use Sweet Italian Creamer
1/2 cup chocolate milk
- Fill large, square ice-cube molds (such as Tovolo's King Cube tray-Amazon), with a thin layer of coffee & freeze - at least 2 hours. Once this first layer has frozen add a layer of creamer or half & half and freeze. Then add a thin layer of chocolate milk, freeze. Repeat the process with milk and a final layer of coffee, filling to the top.
- To make the drink, pour chilled coffee & cream over the ice cubes.
- You can also add some Kahlua or Baileys — and the cubes will melt into the most delicious iced coffee ever!
- If you want to take it to the next level add a little sweetened condensed milk to the top. Oh My!!
I love iced coffee in the afterno...
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7 signs you've found your next new home
I love helping buyers find homes. Whether they're looking in the Roanoke Valley or Smith Mountain Lake, it's fun to get out and show what's on the market.
House-hunting is exciting for buyers, too, but sometimes they feel anxiety over making a choice. That's understandable because, for most buyers, a home is the largest purchase they'll ever make.
So how do you know you've found the right home? There are several ways to tell. Check out the following ways you might be able to tell a home is "the one."
It fits your requirements
Before you start house-hunting, make a list of items that are must-haves and items you're willing to compromi...
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Taste of Red: Aunt Hazel's Potato Soup
1 stick butter
1/2 c. onion (grated)
2 lb bag Ore-Ida Diced frozen Hash Brown Potatoes, thawed
1 can cream chicken soup (I use the one with herbs)
1 cup half & half
1 cup grated sharp cheese & extra for the top
4-5 cups water
Toppings: bacon, cheese, chives
Sauté onion in butter until translucent, add other ingredients ( I use 4 cups of water) & simmer for about 30 mins on low heat, (try not to stir too much it breaks down the potatoes) add salt & pepper (I use white pepper) to taste. Serve and top with toppings or just crackers ~ it is yummy.
This is my Aunt Hazel's Potato Soup. She was the Queen of Entertaining and making everybody feel welcome & loved. I sure do miss her.
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6 benefits of owning a home in the Roanoke Valley
Many people aspire to own a home one day, and the Roanoke Valley and Smith Mountain Lake markets are full of good choices! If you're considering whether to purchase your first home, you may wonder if the investment is worth it. After all, a home is one of the largest and most important financial commitments you will ever take on. Fortunately, owning a home provides a number of advantages.
Mortgage interest is still deductible
While the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act modified the mortgage interest deduction, mortgage interest is still deductible within certain limits.
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