investment properties: Real Estate Investing - Phoenix Real Estate Auctions - 11/08/09 11:09 AM
Real estate investing has always required a little bit of foresight and a modicum of due diligence.
The process has, over the past few decades, been made somewhat easier by the knowledge that time heals all real estate wounds
In other words- even bad deals could be fixed by cost of … (3 comments)
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investment properties: Contracts in 24 Hours? In Arizona? In This Day and Age? - 01/12/09 01:56 PM
I've said it before... there's no such thing as one market. [Q. How's the Market ... A. Which One?]
I like to focus on areas that show the most potential for those who bargain hunt. That means I spend a great deal of time finding properties for first time home buyers … (11 comments)
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investment properties: It seems like yesterday - 01/02/09 07:11 PM
It seems like yesterday that I filled up the tank at $1.35 per gallon.
And I showed a four bedroom two bath home near the downtown and a gorgeous golf course for $59k.
It may seem like yesterday because....
It was.
My goodness... I would have never expected such a … (3 comments)
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investment properties: Invitation: Estate Planning | Meet & Greet - Scottsdale, AZ - Wed 12/10 - 7 PM - 12/08/08 09:20 PM
This is an invitation from Gentry Realty to all the investment minded individuals:
We're hosting a meet and greet this Wednesday evening- the event is free.
Topic: Buy wholesale properties for less than the cost of a CAR.
Date: 6:30pm Wednesday, December 10th 2008
Address: 9237 E. Via De Ventura Scottsdale, … (0 comments)
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investment properties: Crunching The Numbers- "Late 2008" Style - 10/14/08 08:35 PM
While buying my first car, the salesman said, "let's crunch the numbers."
I don't know why, but this phrase has never induced any sort of comfort in me. It's a cringe-worthy phrase that sounds like it comes straight from a salesman's seminar.
However- "knowing" the numbers is essential to any buying … (8 comments)
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investment properties: Video- Gentry Realty on Calgary's City TV Program Discussing Arizona Investment Properties - 09/24/08 06:05 PM
As reported earlier,
my colleague Spencer Caldwell traveled to Calgary, Canada and made an
appearance on City TV... the morning show
touting Arizona real estate investment opportunities.
This aired on June 6th and we've just received the footage.
Gentry
Realty from Chuck
Willman on Vimeo.
Chuck
Willman … (10 comments)
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investment properties: What the Investors Want - Phoenix Metro Update - 09/05/08 02:27 PM
The Latest Trends in Arizona Real Estate Investing (September 2008)
Real Estate has seasons. Most agents will be able to tell you when the buyers tend to show up and when they tend to slow down.
The market has fluctuations. Sometimes we're in a buyer's market- other times sellers … (7 comments)
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investment properties: Bargain Homes Available- Phoenix Metro Area - 08/10/08 12:19 PM
Homes are on SALE... Bargains, Bargains, Bargains!
Home prices are just unreal these days. It seems like a carnival atmosphere- the advertisements for homes are replete with astonishing price tags.
In short- homes are on sale. And... they're quite the bargain.
What are bargain homes? I suppose everyone has … (0 comments)
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investment properties: A Look at the Indicators... Where is Housing Headed - 08/05/08 11:51 PM
For any speculator, this is a fun time to be looking at the market.
"Why is that?" you ask.
It's because the market is putting on a great poker face. Here are some of the curve balls we've witnessed over the past couple years:
Homes have lost equity, stocks have lost … (10 comments)
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investment properties: Investment Properties- Short, Medium & Long Term Strategies - 07/19/08 05:32 PM
Since the market is ever-changing, it's nice to have several different investment vehicles. There is a time value to investing. It's always good to find strategies that can pay off in the short, medium and long term.
Among the activities many investors employ are these.
Short-term: Currently, there are … (4 comments)
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investment properties: New Rules- FHA changes rules for investment properties- UPDATED - 07/18/08 10:38 AM
Today's HUD news release is music to the ears of the real estate investor. Here's the Title & Subtext:
"FHA EXTENDS FINANCING FOR IMMEDIATE PURCHASE OF FORECLOSED HOMES- Measure seen to bring stability to home values and accelerate sale of vacant properties"
In the height of the real estate boom there … (5 comments)
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investment properties: Tonight's Monthly Real Estate Investor Seminar - Scottsdale Arizona - 07/16/08 04:03 PM
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investment properties: Arizona Real Estate Investing Heating Up - 06/28/08 02:03 PM
During my childhood, I was fascinated by a series of commercials for a mosquitoe repellant- they were quite compelling.
A man would stick his arm into a "cage" full of thirsty mosquitoes.
They would quickly land and get to work on his unprotected arm.
I practically shouted at the screen, … (2 comments)
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investment properties: Unlisted Investment Properties - 06/14/08 01:17 PM
One of the little known secrets of real estate is that there are agents who have a significant portfolio of investment properties that are not be listed.
You won't find them on the MLS or any website.
Why would this be? Here's a partial list:
Sellers don't want to the publicity. … (8 comments)
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investment properties: We were on Canadian Television, Eh? - 06/11/08 09:24 PM
In an effort to spread the word about the amazing prices on investment properties we've been across the nation and now the land up north.
Two of my esteemed partners, Spencer and Elliot Caldwell traveled to Calgary, Canada and made an appearance last Friday on City TV... the morning show.
We've … (8 comments)
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investment properties: Is the Investor Window Slowly Closing on Canada? - 05/01/08 07:57 PM
Please don't read too much into the title.
The investor window never shuts... but some opportunities grow colder with a changing market.
Which brings us to Canada.
A few months ago the Canadians had this edge over their neighbors in the states:
Stronger currency
Hotter market
Rising home prices
Fast … (4 comments)
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investment properties: Latest Trends in Arizona's Valley of the Sun Real Estate - 03/01/08 06:44 PM
Here's what has come down the road in my little area of the world (Phoenix Arizona Metro Area):
Buyers are coming to Arizona. We're dealing with more buyers from Canada and the north eastern United States. These are mostly investment buyers who are concentrating on homes that can be purchased … (3 comments)
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