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SWFL REIA Jan. General Meeting - 12/31/07 01:09 PM
SWFL REIA Jan. General Meeting, Jan 16 6:00 PMWe have a new format and, one Gen Meeting for Both Counties! More Networking and More Learning!LOCATED AT ISLAND PARK BRIDGE CLUB!  
16520 S Tamiami Trl # 16Fort Myers, FL 339086:00 to 6:30 we will be doing a Buy, Sell, Trade SessionWe will … (0 comments)

Lee County Monthly Luncheon - 12/31/07 01:06 PM
Lee County Monthly Luncheon 
1st Thursday of each Month
 
Next Luncheon: Thursday, Jan. 3rd, 2008
Time:  11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Where:  Char Grillhouse, 2431 Cleveland Ave, Ft. Myers, FL. 33901
Cost:  Lunch Only
Host:  Mike Lyons
Speaker: Jeff Tumbarello
Jeff has some insight on the market to share!
For Members and First Timers, The Cost is your Lunch Only
Non-Members The Cost is … (0 comments)

I started in Real Estate in the mid 1990’s - 12/31/07 01:04 PM
I started in Real Estate in the mid 1990's. It was close to the market we have now. I came in with a fresh perspective, so I did better than most. I did not know we were coming out of a Correction. Which brings me to the purpose of this Blog.  During … (0 comments)

New Year's Resolution's - 12/31/07 01:03 PM
What are yours?
A New Year's Resolution is a commitment that an individual makes to a project or a habit, often a lifestyle change that is generally interpreted as advantageous. The name comes from the fact that these commitments normally go into effect on New Year's Day and remain until the set … (0 comments)

Study it or Repeat it - 12/14/07 11:28 AM
What the market is doing, it has always done. The key to the market is understanding that. Those who do, make money, those who dont, lose money.   Knowledge is the key to success. While you must have the right attitude, knowledge trumps all. I thought I would share some insight with … (0 comments)

SWFL REIA Jan Meeting - 12/12/07 12:30 PM
 
SWFL REIA Jan. General Meeting, Jan 16 6:00 PM
We have a new format and, one Gen Meeting for Both Counties! More Networking and More Learning!
6:00 to 6:30 we will be doing a Buy, Sell, Trade Session
We will Evaluate Deals, Run Comps, and Perform Pro-Forma's
Please feel free to bring a deal … (0 comments)

thought for the day, The empirical method versus scientific method - 12/12/07 12:21 PM
think this is why many did not see the RE market was going to tumble   I am a numbers geek, I gather data by the GIGABITE, some manually done, some robotic, some gathered by a service
I have learned to stop trying to use the data to confirm my intent or train … (0 comments)

what side of the compound interest equation are you, giving or receiving? - 12/12/07 12:20 PM
what side of the compound interest equation are you, giving or receiving?
this is the aftermath of a mania, emotionally. We have went from euphoria, optimism and a positive view of risk. To socially and fiscally conservative as the backlash to the previous times. Everyone views anyone as a snake oil salesman. … (0 comments)

What Every Mortgage Applicant Should Know - 12/12/07 12:19 PM
Keep Your clients Informed......What Every Mortgage Applicant Should Know 1.   Thou shall not change jobs, become self-employed or quit your job.  2.   Thou shall not buy a car, truck or van (or you may be living in it.)  3.   Thou shall not use charge cards excessively or let your accounts fall behind.  4.   Thou … (0 comments)

Secrets to Building a High Credit Score - 12/12/07 12:18 PM
Why Credit is Important? Good credit is important in society — Buy Real Estate — Major purchases (homes, autos) — Education — Lifestyle (vacations, business opportunity) — More cash for investments, retirement — Reputation when applying for a job What is a Credit Score? — Numerical expression based on a statistical analysis of a person's credit files — Represents … (0 comments)

Maybe a recession isn't so bad after all - 12/10/07 11:16 PM

After a little historic digging. We seem to have a pattern. The Real Estate Market has a correction. The stock market tanks. Once we enter a recession, that tends to mark the bottom. When we emerge from the recession, the real estate market starts moving again. The first Quarter of the … (4 comments)

Deal I found - 12/05/07 09:03 AM
Am I catching a falling knife?
I just got a verbal contract on a 2/1 block house in Lee County for 45,000. Its ready to live in, Funny thing, I think I might pass, might get it for 30,000 soon_________________Nassim Nicholas Taleb "My major hobby is teasing people who take themselves & … (5 comments)

Break Down Of Nov. Lee County Foreclosures - 12/05/07 08:57 AM
BY COMMUNITY: Alva 6 Bonita Springs 57 Bokeelia 2 Cape Coral 602 Estero 18 Fort Myers 305 Fort Myers Beach 8 Lehigh Acres 438 Matlacha 1 North Fort Myers 40 Sanibel 2 St. James City 2 Burnt Store 2 TOTAL: 1,483 BY TYPE OF PROPERTY Boatyard 1 Commercial 10 Condominium 127 … (0 comments)

In Hindsight, the old crystal ball failed me - 12/05/07 08:54 AM
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Unsecured Business Lines of Credit - 12/03/07 09:49 PM
Unsecured Business Lines of Credit
Access Working Capital Anytime!
With an Unsecured Business Line of Credit you will have access to
50K to 250K of unsecured working capital to:
•Invest in Real Estate
•Buy Inventory or Equipment
•Meet short and long term needs
•Pay taxes
•Cover business travel and entertainment or payroll tax expenses
•Manage business on your terms
•Borrow … (0 comments)

SWFL REIA Dec. Events - 12/03/07 08:28 AM
December's Events: 12/6: LEE COUNTY LUNCHEON, 11:30AM TO 1PM AT CHAR GRILLHOUSE IN FORT MYERS
12/10: COLLIER COUNTY LUNCHEON, 11:30AM TO 1PM AT FRASCATI'S ON AIRPORT PULLING ROAD IN NAPLES
12/11: ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY - HELD AT ISLAND PARK BRIDGE CLUB IN SOUTH FORT MYERS, TIME IS 6:30 to 8:30 P.M.. … (2 comments)

The Real Estate Market in the Rear View Mirror - 12/03/07 08:25 AM
 
The state of the Real Estate Market seems to be all the rage of late, Lots of conjecture, speculation and hand wringing. Unlike the stock market, which at the end of the day you know what happened. It takes time for a clear picture of the Real estate Market. The Illiquid … (0 comments)

The Countrywide bailout by BOA and why we should be angry - 12/03/07 07:51 AM
 
After a bit of time has passed, I really looked into this. Boa was nice enough to lend Countrywide some money. in exchange for  some ( newly printed) preferred stock. That stock can be converted to Common. This also gives them, first right of refusal. Sounds like a great deal. For … (2 comments)

SWFL Foreclosure Updates - 12/03/07 07:33 AM
While Lee COuntys Number went down, thats due to the amount of filing days in Nov
homesteads are edging up, thats unemployment
first payment defaults are way down, thats the Quality Control in the mortgage industry working
Lee 1483 records lee 1483 total 503 homestead 33 percent upwardly trending 527 2 years old 1304 … (1 comments)

 
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