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real estate: Facebook announces Unique Vanity URL's for users - 06/10/09 10:57 AM
I came across a post recently about the fact that Facebook will be offering Vanity Facebook URL's, starting this Friday, June 12th at 9 pm for registration. You can read more at the Facebook blog and you'll want to bookmark the registration page, to secure your vanity ID right away. Here's the short of it:
You're able to create a Vanity URL like http://www.facebook.com/edbisquera (no, it's not registered yet, but you can bet your bottom dollar I'll be registering it on Friday at 9:01 PM!) and you can do the same for Facebook business pages as well. So make sure and mark on your … (6 comments)
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real estate: THE BABY BOOMER MARKET: 1 In 4 Baby Boomers Plans To Move To New Home - 01/12/09 02:29 PM
One In Four Boomers Plans Move to New Home (originally posted on my blog)
One in four Baby Boom generation households (26%) expects a future move from their current home, with most reporting they will seek a single-level home that is more comfortable or convenient, according to a new survey conducted for AARP by Opinion Research Corporation.
Echoing past surveys, the research found that most Boomers (79%) say they would like to stay in their current home for as long as possible, AARP said. Less than 10% would like to stay in their current home but don’t think they will be … (3 comments)
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real estate: Vancouver Washington: Charming Split Level at $169,900 - 01/07/09 01:06 PM
(Use of ePropertySites nabs 2 leads in 10 minutes!) Below is an example of a single property website currently active and was posted on a Wed of last week (12/31/08). I immediately fielded 2 calls from the listing, as it was one-clicked posted to Craigslist (a feature of using my service) and I also captured their phone number, because the potential buyer used the FREE mobile text for more info feature. (If you've ever wanted to use mobile text for more info, a call-capture tool to get prospects to txt with their phone, you get this valuable feature included in my … (0 comments)
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real estate: How Housing Prices Performing In Long Run? in 01/06/09 Real Estate, Mortgage, Market & Economic Report - 01/06/09 12:05 PM
Below is today's Real Estate Report, Economic Commentary and Mortgage Rate Review, courtesy of blog from Ed Bisquera, Mortgage Consultant to Oregon & Washington (Vancouver, Washington & Portland, Oregon metro areas).
January 6, 2009
The Big Question - How Are Housing Prices Performing?
In the past week we gave some perspective regarding how housing prices have performed in the long run. Despite the recent precipitous drop in prices, housing as an investment performs strongly when you look at the big picture. On the other hand, we can’t ignore the fact that prices have fallen significantly in the … (0 comments)
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real estate: Rates creep up, but one lucky buyer locked in today at 4.75% (5.1% APR) - 12/30/08 07:09 PM
While working on a file for a client today, he texted me to inquire about 15 and 20 year rates. He was interested in paying off his mortgage quickly and I've counseled many clients in using a variety of methods to pay off a mortgage in less time than what the mortgage note might be amortized at. I had previously mentioned to him that he could do a bi-weekly program, a mortgage accelerator program (as is done in Australia and often referred to as a Money Merge Account or Equity Accelerator) or simply choose a shorter term, like a 20 or … (2 comments)
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real estate: 2.0% Rates? in Dec 30, 2008 Real Estate Report Portland Oregon & Vancouver Washington-Economic commentary, Mortgage Rates and News - 12/30/08 06:25 PM
December 30, 2008
Happy New Year - Have a Safe Time Ringing In 2009
by Ed Bisquera
For those worried about the economy and their investments, it may not seem like a very happy New Year. However, it is times like these that we should stop and reflect upon our long-term blessings. Worried about home prices going down? Yes, median prices were down to around 180,000 last month. This drop was over 13.0% in one year and represented the largest one-year plunge since the depression. Would you like some perspective? Median home prices were approximately $80,000 in 1990. In other words, … (0 comments)
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real estate: 2.0% Mortgage Rates? in Dec 23, 2008 Real Estate Report Portland Oregon Economic commentary, Mortgage Rates and News - 12/30/08 06:14 PM
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real estate: Dec 16, 2008 Real Estate Report Newsletter for Portland Oregon & Vancouver Washington Economic commentary, Mortgage Rates and News - 12/30/08 06:05 PM
Five or 10 years from now, when the financial crisis has ended and housing prices are up smartly once more, we will look in the rearview mirror and realize that we missed a golden age for first-time home buyers. Then, everyone who sat on their down payment savings accounts for a few years too long will kick themselves for not taking advantage of what may turn out to be the buying opportunity of a lifetime for those who can qualify for a mortgage. Unfortunately, we do not know when this golden age will begin, because we will be able … (0 comments)
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real estate: 4.5% A Reality?: 12/16/08 Real Estate Report for Washington & Oregon - 12/17/08 12:57 PM
...from The Desk of Ed Bisquera Mortgage Express
The 4.5% Solution
Nothing gets the markets more excited than the government talking about lowering rates to record levels. Ever since the Treasury floated a plan that would have the government buying loans at 4.5%, it has caused a stir that we have not seen for some time in the real estate markets. Many questions remain. For example, who would be eligible for these loans? Preliminary information would indicate that these loans would be for purchases only. The government could also restrict these loans to those with good credit, first-time buyers and/or low-to-moderate … (0 comments)
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real estate: The 4.5% Solution and Real Estate Investing in next 5-10 years... - 12/17/08 12:08 PM
Five or 10 years from now, when the financial crisis has ended and housing prices are up smartly once more, we will look in the rearview mirror and realize that we missed a golden age for first-time home buyers. Then, everyone who sat on their down payment savings accounts for a few years too long will kick themselves for not taking advantage of what may turn out to be the buying opportunity of a lifetime for those who can qualify for a mortgage. Unfortunately, we do not know when this golden age will begin, because we will be able … (0 comments)
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real estate: Holiday greetings with a few words of inspiration..Best wishes everyone! - 12/11/08 11:58 AM
Hi all, just wanted to wish you and yours Happy Holidays and share with you these words of inspiration during this season. May you all have a great holiday season and a blessed new year.
Thank you again for all your well wishes, comments, words of wisdom, advice and friendship. I've learned a lot from many other of you blogging here on Activerain, this short time I've been here and I look forward to getting to know many more of you "virtually" over the coming months, as we survive through this Real Estate market.
Sincerely,
Ed, Jaz (12) & … (5 comments)
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real estate: Dec 9, 2008 Real Estate Report Newsletter for Portland Oregon & Vancouver Washington Economic commentary, Mortgage Rates and News - 12/09/08 09:02 AM
December 9, 2008
Extraordinary Numbers
The numbers coming out of the markets are absolutely extraordinary. How about gas at $1.70 per gallon just a few months after it was over $4.00 per gallon? How about the loss of over a half a million jobs in one month? In addition, the government looks to be spending about $1 trillion dollars to save the economy from recession. That may include a target rate 4.5% for some purchase loans. The numbers are virtually mind-numbing. These numbers also let us know that it does not make sense to predict what will happen in the future. … (0 comments)
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