Blog Assignment #1 - Introduction

Andrew Rogas
Finance Major
2014
League City, Texas

• My hobbies include sports, and hanging out with friends & family. I am very interested in music and the entertainment industry. 
• I hope to gain a broad knowledge of real estate out of Finance 371. I think every astute businessman should understand real estate. 
• I have short term goals of a financial internship that will set me up for my long term goals of one day owning my own business. 
• One unique thing about me that people would never guess, is that I am a radio DJ. I mix on air Monday through Friday, on 101.9 The Beat, at 5 p.m. (KBXT) 
• While I'm young, I would like to skydive and travel to as many countries as possible. 

Favorite links:

www.facebook.com

www.twitter.com

www.1019thebeatonline.com

Task #2

In my opinion, Bill Gates' property is the most fascinating piece of residential real estate that I have ever seen. His home is located in Washington, and overlooks Lake Washington. The home is 66,000 square foot and incorporates unbelievable technology. Upon entering the home, guests will be surveyed and given a microchip. This chip then sends signals throughout the house to accompany their preferences.  This property took 7 years to construct, and cost around $63,000,000. However, with land and property, the Gates' estate has a worth of a whopping $113,000,000. The mansion is a modern designed estate in the Pacific lodge style. This style features a large private library with a dome shaped roof and oculus.

A virtual tour of the home can be seen here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9738CIiY41k