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Calumet City resident Belinda Skarwecki celebrates 35 years with DirectBuy of Tinley Park

Sunday, November 27th, 2011

TINLEY PARK, IL…

Before Belinda Skarwecki started working as a bookkeeper for DirectBuy in 1974, the world was a different place. Richard Nixon had yet to resign from office. Not everybody had a color television. There was still no such thing as a free agent in baseball. Yet in celebrating her 35th anniversary with DirectBuy, Skarwecki knows that one thing still holds true: the numbers don’t lie.

“As a bookkeeper, the numbers must always add up. So even though it might not feel like 35 years, the calendar tells me otherwise,” said Skarwecki.

Skarwecki began with DirectBuy while still in high school, working as an assistant to the company’s bookkeeping department at the previous location in Calumet City. Under the tutelage of the company’s bookkeeper at the time, she acquired a skill that’s served her well over 35 years.

In fact, Skarwecki’s longevity with the company is only trumped by DirectBuy of Tinley Park Owner Ed Sell—even topping the service time put in by Ed’s wife I.J., who started with the company 29 years ago. “We hit it off right from the beginning,” adds Skarwecki.

Ms. Sell concurred, “We look at Belinda as a member of our family who also happens to do our books. That’s the kind of relationship we have and we’re very thankful to have her with us.”

That loyalty has been repaid by both sides as Skarwecki remained with the company when it relocated from Calumet City to its current location at 18400 S. 76th Avenue in Tinley Park, Illinois. And when a back condition limited her traveling ability, she and I.J. arranged for her to work from home.

“You don’t spend 35 years of your life with a company for no reason. Ed and I.J. have been wonderful to me and it’s very gratifying to see how the company has grown over the years and how many lives it’s been able to positively impact,” said Skarwecki. “I’m looking forward to many more years with DirectBuy.”

Skarwecki still resides in Calumet City with her husband Marvin.

The leading home improvement and furnishings club with direct insider prices, DirectBuy of Tinley Park Estates offers manufacturer-direct pricing on products ranging from light fixtures to televisions to kitchen cabinets, all from more than 700 manufacturers and their authorized suppliers. DirectBuy also offers design, delivery and installation services.

About DirectBuy

  1. It’s a comfortable, country-club setting, where you finally have the financial control of buying direct. The five DirectBuy showrooms serving the greater Chicago area are part of more than 160 locations throughout North America.

Consumers interested in becoming members may obtain a Visitor’s Pass to attend an Open House by visiting http://www.directbuychicago.com/.

Locations of the five DirectBuy showrooms serving the greater Chicago area are: DirectBuy of Gurnee, 4081 Ryan Rd. #107, Gurnee, IL; DirectBuy of Hoffman Estates, 2200 N. Stonington Ave Ste. 150 Hoffman Estates, IL; DirectBuy of Chicago North, 6325 Avondale, Chicago, IL; DirectBuy of DuPage County, 1864 Highgrove Ste. 136 Naperville, IL; and DirectBuy of Tinley Park, 18400 S. 76th Avenue Ste. B, Tinley Park, IL.

To learn more about the superior value and benefits of a DirectBuy membership, visit www.directbuycares.com.

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2 Proven Ways to Make Money Online

Friday, November 25th, 2011

Who said that making money online has to be hard? Actually it is very easy. There are not many other places, or at least I have not found another place, that you can make money without working too hard, or following a boring routine over and over. I would like to show you 2 best ways that will enable you to make money without working too hard.

1. Setting up your own web site

There is no reason why you could not be up and running within an hour. Setting up the website, and selling a product online through your own online store can be done in less than 60 minutes. You can get set up for around $15. The best way is to use a drop shipper to move your product, so you don’t have to have any inventory at all, no need for storage or purchasing the product, and no hands on handling and shipping for you at all. The drop shipper will do all that for you, and most importantly, it will eliminate the risk of purchasing inventory that might not sell. You will be able to adjust your inventory and what you want to sell over time when you get a “feeling” for your market and the marketing you do. Furthermore, you will not have to put any effort forth in finding a wholesaler.

2. Become a blogger

There are literally thousands and thousands of people doing this already, Why? Because it is so easy to do. You can be very successful doing this and join others making thousand of dollars every month just blogging away on the internet. Not only will you find that this is easy to do, but you will find that many of the people doing it do it because of personal enjoyment. This can be such great fun, that it will never feel like work. And you will be making money. You can even sell your blogs for big money. A few managed to sell their blogs for millions of dollars, even so this is rather the exception rather than the norm. Fact is, you can make lots of money. No matter what, you can be a successful blogger and join the other thousands of people online and make some extra money, or even a living blogging away.

Setting up your blog is easy and all you really need to be concerned about is a good subject. Make sure you spend a little bit of time doing research online, as you do not want to do what everyone else is doing. It will be very helpful, if you have specific knowledge about the subject, which will also keep your research time to a minimum. Find something you enjoy, so you keep interested in the subject and have lots of ideas to write about, and don’t run out of interesting things to say. Creating a good content for you blog will be very important as the foundation for your blog, and then add advert code into your blog. There are free blogs available online from WordPress or Blogger. You cannot bear free! So there will be no reason for you not to be up and running literally within minutes of visiting those sites.

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Living a Spiritual Life

Wednesday, November 23rd, 2011

Copyright (c) 2009 Christine Kloser

What does it mean to live a spiritual life… to really, truly, deeply live from the place of ease, grace, joy and love no matter what shows up in the world around you? This is a question I’ve been pondering for a few months now, and one that is getting answered as I face some challenges and changes in my life, business and family.

Living a spiritual life isn’t about skirting along the surface of understanding; rather it’s about being willing to look for deeper meaning, understanding, lessons and gifts in every moment of your life.

Like right now, for instance. Are you fully here, in this moment reading and absorbing this article (and giving yourself the focus and time you deserve to be fully present)? Or, are you reading this article with a dozen other things running through your mind feeling stressed about how much you have to do and how little time you have to do it in.

I’m simply asking you to notice what you’re doing right now. It’s only in stopping to notice what you’re doing that you can begin to uncover the gems that are waiting in each moment for you, including this one.

This consistent “noticing,” awareness and presence in each moment is what living the spiritual life is all about. Being spiritual doesn’t mean you have to retreat to a mountain top in India for a month of meditation. And, it isn’t something you do at your convenience when you feel you need it because the “going got tough.” Living a spiritual life is as simple as choosing to not get angry when someone cuts you off on the highway… and instead choosing to bless them with love and pray for that driver’s ease and safety. It means embracing a spiritual way of being in every moment of every day (or at least noticing when you have contracted into fear, doubt, anger, lack, etc. and doing something to shift into a higher state of being).

On the flip side, it’s also important to see that living a spiritual life isn’t about how peaceful, loving and connected you feel when you are alone with yourself. Yes, it includes that, but the spiritual “rubber hits the road” when you move into aligned and integrated action in the physical realm.

This is the most critical part of the journey of living a spiritual life… that you learn how to integrate what you’re experiencing in you inner world with how you show up in the outer world. This is part of why the outer world of my business will be transforming and shifting in the coming months… because I am transforming and shifting on the inside and I’m seeing things in my business (and my life) that no longer feel aligned with who I am today.

So, in closing, I’m going to recommend that you to take five minutes right now to ask yourself how you’re doing living your spiritual life and jot down whatever comes to you. If you have questions write them down; if you think I’m crazy write that down, too. If you’re resonating with this question and yearn to live a more aligned, expanded and spiritual life in every area, including your business… then write about what that might look like for you. Please give yourself the gift of a few minutes (right now) to reflect on this question. Your freedom may very well reside in what you’ll discover.

© 2009 Christine Kloser

Christine Kloser, author of The Freedom Formula, helps small businesses put soul in their business and money in the bank. If you want to enjoy a purpose-driven business and a soulful life, send for my free Conscious Business Success Kit, which includes my report, How to Avoid the 3 Massive Mistakes Made by Conscious Entrepreneurs and audio, 7 Strategies Entrepreneurial Authors Need to Know Before Writing a Word, at LoveYourLife.com.

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Industrial Reverse Osmosis Equipment Design – 6 Key RO Considerations For Your Power Generation Facility

Tuesday, November 22nd, 2011

In a power generation facility or any industrial facility that uses large amounts of steam, uninterrupted steam production is vital to the facility. Often this means that somewhere upstream of the boiler there is an industrial reverse osmosis system. The purpose of this system is to ensure an uninterrupted source of ultrapure boiler feedwater is also vitally important.

The use of RO in industrial and power generation facilities has become increasingly common over the last 15 years, especially in newly built cogeneration and independent power generation facilities. Reverse Osmosis retrofits to the boiler water pre-treatment systems of older industrial facilities are common as well. This is especially true for base-loaded traditional utility power generation facilities regardless of fuel source.

This article presents 6 operational parameters for your consideration prior to purchasing a Reverse Osmosis system for your Power Generation facility.

Reverse Osmosis Equipment Parameter #1: The Cost of Wastewater Treatment

Wastewater treatment or disposal costs are continually increasing. For those plants where the cost is becoming punitive, it might make more economic sense to design the wastewater RO system with additional stages to reduce wastewater to the minimum possible amount. In some “zero discharge” power generation facilities specialized Reverse Osmosis systems and other equipment such as crystallizers may be required. To provide an example of just how dramatically multi-staging can reduce wastewater volume consider that a 400 gpm, 400 micromho stream can be reduced to just 7.5 gpm with a 3-Stage system! The conductance of course increases dramatically along the way rising from 400 micromho to 21,320 micromho!

Reverse Osmosis Equipment Parameter #2: Choose Either Cellulose Acetate (CA) or Polyamide Composite (PA) RO Membranes

Cellulose Acetate and Polyamide Composite membranes vary widely in the way their physical and chemical resistance. Fluid temperature, pH and chlorine resistance are just 3 examples of fluid characteristics that would make you favor one over the other. Operating pressure is another. CA membranes can operate at significantly higher pressures (greater than 450psi) vs. PA membranes (300psi maximum).

4 RO Feedwater Characteristics and Variability Parameters to Consider

The RO feedwater must meet certain criteria. If not, RO membranes will perform poorly; they will foul quickly, require excessive and expensive cleaning, and may become damaged to the point where they must be replaced prematurely. When this happens permeate water quality and output will decline.

In addition, care must be paid to the variability of the plant service water that feeds the RO system. Surface water can vary seasonally, and during spring run-off, turbidity can increase to well over 500 Nephelometric Turbidity Units (NTU). Even well water can vary in dissolved solids content.

Reverse Osmosis Equipment Parameter #3:

How variable is the plant service water seasonally in dissolved solids, COD (Chemical Oxygen Demand), color, turbidity, temperature, and suspended solids? Is the treatment equipment upstream of the RO system capable of handling any excursions?

Reverse Osmosis Equipment Parameter #4:

For surface water sources, how variable is the plant service water during spring run-off, and during lake turn-over? The turn-over occurs twice annually, when the lake temperature passes through 40° F [4.4° C], the point of maximum water density. During this turbulent time there is a significant increase in suspended solids and turbidity as dirt and silt are stirred up from the bottom.

Reverse Osmosis Equipment Parameter #5:

For a newly drilled well, how stable is the water chemistry? While Total Suspended Solids might remain stable, Total Dissolved Solids can vary seasonally and throughout the life of the well.

Reverse Osmosis Equipment Parameter #6:

Test the Silt Density Index (SDI) frequently. The Silt Density Index is a measure of the fouling tendency of the feedwater to a RO system. Typically, spiral wound reverse osmosis systems will need an SDI less than 5, and hollow fiber RO systems will need an SDI less than 3. If necessary, have a particle size distribution study done on the suspended/colloidal solids in the plant service water and the RO feedwater.

An in-depth discussion of Reverse Osmosis equipment design considerations for the Power Generation Industry including tables and drawings can be downloaded in the free 11 page Layne Christensen white paper titled Eleven Things to Consider When Purchasing a Reverse Osmosis System for Your Power Generation Facility.

As a leader in the development of Reverse Osmosis (RO) systems, Layne Christensen Company has the technical expertise to design and build reverse osmosis systems for all of your plant water needs.
Beyond Reverse Osmosis equipment, Layne Christensen’s Water Treatment Division Research & Development team focuses on refining and expanding the water treatment methods we currently employ so we can meet the most demanding challenges head-on with innovation.

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A complete summary of Electrical Transformer

Saturday, November 19th, 2011

Electronic transformers are basically are the transformers which are used in electronic applications. This it is an extremely broad description; as a result there are a lot of types of electronic transformers. Example of category of electronic transformers comprises of, instrument, current, , inverting, signal, high voltage, impedance matching, power, pulse, step-up, step-down, switching or switch mode, and saturable. A number of the earlier types can be separated into more sub-types. Nature of switching transformers take in but not restricted to fly back, “feed forward” converter which also termed as” buck”, and “boost”. The “feed forward” kind takes account of a “push-pull center-tap” and a “half bridge” design. It turns out to be understandable from the previous kind of descriptions that the kind designation of an electronic transformer is firm by its planned application.

Electronic transformers might be further explained based on their fundamental structure and/or structure style. A lot of current transformers are wound on toroidal cores; for this reason the transformer is termed or described to as a toroidal current transformer. A lot of transformer coils are wound on spools or tubes. The transformer core is put in into and in the region of the coil. These transformers perhaps referred to as “bobbin wound” or “tube wound” construction. There are a lot of core shape accessible; E, E-I, U, U-I, Pot, RM, PQ, EP, EFD, and others. Electronic transformers may perhaps be further explained by the technique of mounting and electrical terminations. Transformers rose on printed circuit boards possibly “pin-thru” or “surface mount”. Transformers windings are ended to spools pins. Some transformers comprise of direct wires. These wires in general are referred to as “flying leads”.  

Electronic transformers possibly use to bring in power, convey signals, set up voltage isolation connecting circuits, sense voltage and current level, adjust voltage and current levels, offers impedance matching, and filtering. Lightly weighed down transformers may possibly carry out a number of “inductor-like” task, such as store energy and restrictive current flow.
The majority electronic transformers can be holding up in your hand with no trouble, even in a child’s hand, other than there are a number of too huge to be hold. Due to ever-higher working frequencies, additional electronic transformers are being prepared from ferrite core resources, except a few specific applications make use of additional core materials.

In spite of the lot of types of electronic transformers, their theory of procedure does not be at variance. Electrical task are more often than not alike but design characteristics can be different in certain way. There are number of examples of this transformer they are are; unipolar in opposition to bipolar center utilization, saturating or not saturating, amount of energy storage, guidelines, and transformer impedance.

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Banks For Students And Graduates

Sunday, November 13th, 2011

If you are a student or have recently graduated, then there a large number of bank accounts and financial products designed specifically for you. Although students used to be much derided for the large government grants they received, those days are long gone and students today have to be financially astute in order to avoid large debts. If you are a student or recent graduate then here are some tips about the types of accounts to look for. Why so many student accounts? Student and graduate accounts are more and more common, and they usually have a wide range of features and good rates. Although students are generally fairly poor and cannot pay back money they borrow, banks want to offer these accounts to students in the hope that they will remain loyal to their company once they are earning good money. Student accounts When you go to university you might have a simple current account, but the best thing to do is to open a dedicated student account. Student accounts offer a wide range of benefits, including vouchers and discounts for clothing and record shops. However, the most important part of your student account is the interest-free overdraft Overdrafts When you are at university it is likely that at some point you are going to need an overdraft facility to handle the fees whilst not bringing in a lot of money. Therefore it is essential that you pick an account with a good interest-free overdraft limit. Try and find the bank that has the highest level of interest-free overdraft, because any unauthorized borrowing will cost you a lot of money. Overall package Although the overdraft limit is important, you should look at the overall account package. Look at other fees and charges that the bank applies to your account, as well as the extra benefits on offer. Some student accounts will offer students a credit card with their account amongst other benefits. Try and find the best overall account package for your needs. Dedicated support In addition to the account benefits, you need to make sure that the student account you choose has dedicated support, as this can help you when times are tough. An even better option is a bank that has a branch on your campus, because a dedicated student bank manager is more likely to be sympathetic to your financial difficulties. Online banking is also something to look out for, as this can help you move funds and pay bills quickly when you need to, as well as helping you to closely monitor you’re spending. Graduate accounts Once you have finished university, many banks will offer you an upgrade to a graduate account. It is worth looking at these when you get your student account, as the right student and graduate package can really help you to move smoothly from student to worker. Whatever package you choose, don’t be afraid to move accounts and banks, and shop around before you make any decision.

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Franchise Costs, Fees and Other Charges

Saturday, November 12th, 2011

To start a franchise, you have standard initial costs and further ongoing costs. You need to pay first the set up fee. This is sometimes referred to as the initial franchise fee. This fee covers the costs of the franchisor to help get you started in the business, train you, provide initial marketing material and assist you at launch. This initial fee might also cover the cost of specialist equipment, or if it is an internet franchise, the website.

Often the franchisor will initially allow you to pay a small deposit to secure your territory followed by the final payment once you are ready to sign the franchise agreement. This deposit will count towards your initial fee and will be deducted from it when you finally make the payment for the remainder.

After you have bought the franchise, this is when the other large costs start. Your main costs will be for premises, wages, any equipment you need and stock to get started. If you are setting a retail business, your principal costs will be for rental or purchase of premises followed closely by rates. Your franchisor will often assist you in selecting the ideal premises in which to operate their business.

Staff costs can be very high, or low, depending on which franchise you buy. A fast food franchise like McDonalds needs people on hand to prepare the food, keep premises tidy, serve the customers and maintain the equipment. However, with other franchises you might be able to operate the business yourself. An example of this would be if you bought into an internet franchise where your main purpose is to sell advertising space on your web based business directory.

You might have to outlay a substantial sum of money to buy all the initial equipment you need for the franchise. Often the banks will assist you and allow you to either lease the equipment or provide you with a loan so that you can pay for it over a number of years.

You may find that your stock is sold to you on advantageous payment terms, meaning that some of the burden of holding stock and replenishing it will be taken care of by your customers if it is a cash business. The burden on you increases greatly if you have to offer credit to your customers.

Once your business starts trading then you face ongoing costs like royalty payments. There is no one way to calculate royalties. Some franchisors will charge you a percentage of your turnover ranging from 8% to 15% and demand royalty payments annually. Others might insist that you pay a smaller fixed sum monthly with a final sum due at the end of the year once your accounts are completed.

Finally you might also have to pay a marketing levy or advertising fee. This is to cover the costs of national or local advertising that the franchisor does on your behalf. This is usually calculated as a percentage of your turnover and can be as small as 1% or as large as 5% and anywhere in between.

You should know what all the costs are roughly going to be before you commit fully to any franchise model. Read the small print of the contract so that there are no unpleasant shocks when you start trading. Make sure you take specialist advice so that you fully understand the franchise agreement that you are about to commit to.

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What are the Icebreakers in Team Building Activities?

Tuesday, November 8th, 2011

Team building is now a widely recognized way to build a group consciousness with co-workers, volunteers, or members of a sports team.  It was a way for the members of these groups to get to know each other better on a personal level, build trust, and learn the problem solving techniques that work best for their individual group.  There are many types of team building activities; the type that is first used during a team building day is icebreakers.

Icebreakers are short activities that allow each member of the team to share personal information with the other members.  They are designed to make people feel more comfortable and relaxed.  They can even be silly at times.  One common icebreaker is a quiz.  Each team member gets a sheet of papers with questions on it such as: “Who has traveled to California?” or “Who has the most children?”  They then have to go around and ask these questions of the other members of their team.  This gets the team talking to each other, as well as sharing a little new information.  This type of icebreaker is especially good if no one on the team knows each other yet.

Other icebreakers might involve memory games with people’s name or favorite foods, more active games like the human knot, or games that use props such as shoes or M&Ms to make people answer questions about themselves.  Icebreakers are just the first of many team building activities your group will embark on.

Icebreakers are short activities that allow each member of the team to share personal information with the other members.  They are designed to make people feel more comfortable and relaxed.  They can even be silly at times.  One common icebreaker is a quiz.  Each team member gets a sheet of papers with questions on it such as: “Who has traveled to California?” or “Who has the most children?”  They then have to go around and ask these questions of the other members of their team.  This gets the team talking to each other, as well as sharing a little new information.  This type of icebreaker is especially good if no one on the team knows each other yet.

London Team building activities and Toronto Team Building idea build cohesion in a group. The first activity in which you should engage are icebreakers, activities designed to get members of the group to get to know each other better.

Barry Elliot has been contributing to leading magazines, blogs for the past 5 years.

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Homemade Solar Panels Really Cut Your Electric Bills

Monday, November 7th, 2011

Solar panels that capture the abundance of energy sent to us each and every day can be just the relief we need from the high cost of electricity. It almost seems like a crime to turn our backs on this wonderful gift of more free energy than we can possibly use. This is especially true today because it is possible to build your own solar panel with simple tools for less than $200. These homemade solar generators are capable of reducing household electricity costs by 50% or more.

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How Do Solar Panels Work?

Photons, the energetic particles found in sunlight, strike the individual solar cells and bump electrons out of place. The electrons are, in effect, pushed out of the cell and into the wires that connect all the cells together. Ideally each cell will generate about .5 volts of electrical pressure. 80 solar cells wired together in one panel should generate about 100 watts of power.

The Secret Of Making Cheap Solar Panels

The secret to making an inexpensive solar panel is in scrounging for low cost or free solar cells. The lower the cost of this project the faster it will pay for itself. Using your own labor to assemble free solar cells into just one panel should pay back the original costs in just a few months. Buying a brand new pre-assembled and installed panel for over a $1000 might take 5 -10 times longer.

The Parts Of The Complete Solar Panel System

Plan A: This is the simplest system. The direct current DC electrical output from the solar panel goes to a bank of deep cycle batteries for storage. The batteries are then connected to an inverter that converts the DC Current to the kind of alternating current that most household appliances require. This is then wired to directly power a specific group of appliances completely separate from the house wiring.

Plan B: Takes the above system a step further by connecting to the electrical wiring in your house at the main fuse box. Legally, this step almost always has do be performed by a certified electrician.

Plan C: This system works completely off the grid for homes that have no electric power coming to their home at all. The key element here is to have back-up sources of power interconnected with the solar panels for supplying power on days that there is no sun. Windmill generators and gas powered generators often serve as additional sources of power.

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The Advantages Of Solar Panel Systems

Besides providing almost free electricity, solar panel systems are quiet, non-polluting, low maintenance, safe and if properly weatherproofed could last up to 50 years. They can also be a life saver if you live too far from the electric grid to economically afford to extend the transmission lines to your location. If you tie into the electric grid, it is even possible to get paid by the power companies for any electricity generated over and above your personal needs.

The Need For A Good Plan

Despite the simplicity of a building your own solar panels, it is important to have a complete set of plans. Good plans should, at the bare minimum include the following:

1. Ideally these set of plans will originate from authors that have successfully built and used solar panels themselves. 2. The plans should give a brief background of simple electrical terms like watt, volt and amps. 3. A detailed explanation of the different types of solar cells and exactly where to find them. 4. Wiring diagrams for understanding how to wire the individual cells together. 5. How to build a protective case. 6. How to run this power into your house directly to certain appliances or to hook up to the current household wiring.

The simplicity of capturing the suns daily gift of free energy to reduce or even eliminate your electric bill is almost unbelievable. Equally amazing is the fact that we live in an age where low cost used solar cells are abundant. Is it time for you to take the energy crisis in your own hands? Take the easy first step and download your own plans for building solar panels.

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Evaluating Foreclosure Classes

Monday, November 7th, 2011

Foreclosure classes and courses can be a great way to build your confidence and help you understand the buying process for foreclosure real estate. If you are interested in foreclosure properties but are nervous about buying, a good class can help you buy like a pro. If you want to start investing in foreclosures, a good class can get you started. Foreclosure classes are available at all cost levels online, in community colleges, and through CD seminars. You have lots of choices, which is why it is important to evaluate foreclosure classes before you spend your money.

The first question you will want to ask is “Who is the instructor?” Whether you are being taught online or in a classroom, the instructor should be an experienced and successful foreclosure buyer. Be wary of the instructor who has a general background in real estate but no actual experience with foreclosures. It is best to find an instructor who is experienced with foreclosures in your state, since state foreclosure laws vary. Once you have your instructor’s name, it is usually fairly easy to find out how experienced he or she is. Has he or she written books about foreclosures? Does he or she belong to investment clubs or professional investor’s organizations? Ask to see evidence of past foreclosure success. Successful investors will be more than happy to prove to you that they have the background to teach you.

You will also want to find out what subjects are covered in a foreclosure class. Is the class for investors or foreclosure home buyers? Is the class for advanced students or first-time buyers? Find a class that suits you needs. Look for classes that cover subjects that you don’t yet know but need to know. Also, look for a class that covers area-specific subjects. For example, if you hope to buy a foreclosed home in Chicago, it might be useful to join a class that covers the local Chicago foreclosure market.

Before investing the money for a class, consider how unique the information is. Is the information you are getting basic and general information you can find online or from a library book? Look for classes that help you find unique information you can’t easily find through other sources. For example, if you are buying a foreclosure property, look for a class that allows you to ask your investor instructor questions. This can be useful, since you can get information that is specific to your situation and your foreclosure purchase.

Foreclosure classes can cost anything from $0 to tens of thousands of dollars. Decide how much you are willing to spend on a class and then look for the best value you can get for your budget. If you are not sure which foreclosure courses or classes are worth the money, talk to other students who have taken foreclosure classes. What do other students say? Which classes did they like and why? Talking to former students is a great way to determine which classes might be right for you.

Joseph Smith has been educating buyers on the finer points of foreclosures at ForeclosureDeals.com for over ten years. Contact Joseph Smith through ForeclosureDeals.com if you need help finding information about buying foreclosure homes. Or, simply visit ForeclosureDeals.com to find the latest professionally-compiled listings of foreclosure homes across the country.

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