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Brands to Watch – Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices

Posted by Franchise Grade Team October 13, 2016

As the real estate sector continues to experience a resurgence, a brand that potential investors may want to consider is Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices (BHH). BHH is an affiliate of the parent company Berkshire Hathaway, owned by the highly successful businessman Warren Buffett. Buffett, with a net worth of $67.5 billion, is the third richest person in the world as of July 2016. While many businessmen with comparable wealth achieved their wealth through the acquisition of goods and product innovation, while Buffett’s empire is in the form of share certificates, the result of consistently smart investments.

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The Great Recession and the Real Estate Sector

Posted by Franchise Grade Team August 1, 2016

It’s been almost a decade since the worst economic crisis in modern American history took place. The period between late 2007 and the summer of 2009, known as the Great Recession introduced severe economic conditions in the United States including high unemployment, declining real estate prices, high mortgage foreclosures and tight credit markets. Now, as economic conditions have improved and there has been a return to economic normalcy, there remains economic uncertainty remains in the minds of some people. This translates to some apprehension on the part of potential home buyers.

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3 Keys To Commercial Real Estate Financing For Your Franchise

Posted by Franchise Grade Team March 10, 2014

So, you decided to buy into a franchise system – one that you have some passion for and one that you think your skills and experiences will make a great success.

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