fixers: The Home Needs A Lot of Work? GOOD! What an Opportunity! - 12/01/08 07:50 PM
If there ever was one thing that dissuades people from purchasing a home it would be the necessity to perform a multitude of repairs. After all, who wants to purchase a home and then invest tons of money into repairing the property as well as making the requisite time commitment that … (1 comments)
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fixers: Should Real Estate Agents List a Property on the Multiple Listing Service if the Property is not physically ready to be shown or marketed? - 11/06/08 04:49 AM
In today's real estate market, having a listing is great because it puts you out there and shows other agents and the public that you are still in business and working hard. But what if you were given a listing that the owner has vacated for years, and now the yard … (10 comments)
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fixers: How do you get loans approved for FIXERS? - 10/24/08 12:49 AM
Lately, it's been puzzling and stressful in getting loans processed, especially for properties that are considered fixers.
Here's what's confusing to me: supposedly, both loans are approved, but there are conditions per the underwriters.
"HOLD BACK "ON Property 1 is in bad shape, with cracked plaster, peeling paint and wallpaper, and a … (9 comments)
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fixers: Short Sale & REO Listing Confusion - 09/25/08 05:39 PM
Basics;
A short sale is a property that is being sold for less than the owners owe on it. In order for a short sale to come off, every mortgage lender and lien holder who holds a debt secured by that property must agree to forgive some or all of … (1 comments)
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fixers: Should you stage a fixer? - 09/15/08 02:12 PM
Here are before and after....
I held my first open house yesterday, and I must say I'm exhausted. I had 70-80 GROUPS (definitely over 100 people who came with family, neighbors, etc). It was hectic. Wish I had more time to chat with the folks but they just kept right on … (15 comments)
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fixers: Should you mention Zillow and Cyberhomes in your CMA & listing presentation? - 09/12/08 11:47 AM
I just listed a fixer home, and posted it on craigslist, using information I got from Zillow and Cyberhomes.
The local Alameda blogger saw it immediately. And although I got points for straight-talkin' the condition of the property, he zinged me (or realtors in general) for using Zillow zestimate in my … (5 comments)
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fixers: Eye-magnet headlines for real estate ads - 09/05/08 01:31 AM
Perhaps we should have a tutorial on how to write headlines that get the most attention in a sea of boring ads. After going through pages and pages of postings that were so booo-ooooo-rrrrrinnnnggg I decided to check out The Best of Craigslist to be entertained.
The only real estate related … (0 comments)
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fixers: First time home ownership maybe as close as your tool chest - 08/21/08 12:17 PM
More and more people are discovering no matter how hard they try to save for a down payment, with the prices of homes going up, and that magic 3%-10%, the dream of home ownership keeps getting harder and harder to reach.
Part of the reason this is the case is that … (8 comments)
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fixers: Healdsburg Historic Home Tour - 05/01/08 12:38 AM
Healdsburg has some beautiful old homes. Sunday, May 4, 2008 is the date for the 18th Annual Healdsburg Historic Home Tour. This great event is sponsored by the Healdsburg chapter of the American Association of University Women as a benefit for Healdsburg schools. The weather almost always cooperates and the tour … (1 comments)
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fixers: Should I or Should I not buy into day's market? - 03/29/08 11:24 AM
Let me ask you this.....How much are you paying for rent? How much of a tax break are you getting? How much in taxes do you owe each year?
What would be the advantage of you owning a home at this time?
Are you happy renting?
Do you like yard work?
Do you have … (0 comments)
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fixers: Competition heats up for REO's in the Redding area.... - 02/29/08 02:06 PM
With the market being down the first category to heat up is the lowest priced homes. We are seeing multiple offers on some of the REO's that are priced RIGHT to start with. We are also seeing other REO's sit month after month and then make some serious price reductions to … (0 comments)
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fixers: Dont bring a knife to a gun fight. - 02/19/08 04:44 PM
In this market you need the right tools for the job. We can help with your hard to do deals like fixers and investment. 1 call to us opens up hundreds of lenders that deal with the hard to do loans. Our experiance in this type of loan allows for quick … (1 comments)
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fixers: Foreclosure Tour March 1st - 02/15/08 06:28 PM
As of this afternoon there were 342 single family homes on the MLS in the City of Vallejo that are Bank Owned and for sale at bargain prices....and the Banks continue to negotiate! This doesn't count the condos or multiple units available. There are fixers and there are beautiful, nearly new … (0 comments)
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fixers: Unusual loans for fixers - 02/14/08 03:52 PM
It's simple we offer private equity loans. The A paper folks are good at what they do, we are great at dealing with hard to do loans. Like our future value loan! and builder bail out! If you are looking for a lender that will give you options for fixer property give us … (0 comments)
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fixers: info on private equity loans, great for fixers - 02/13/08 01:18 PM
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fixers: Just in case the Countrywide deal does not work for you - 02/11/08 07:12 PM
As you have heard countrywide is looking to help many with their adjustable rates. I am sure this will help many, but for those of you who still need help, our hard money loans may buy you some time. We offer diffent types form regular hard money to future value loans and … (0 comments)
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fixers: Portland View Condo - 02/01/08 11:25 AM
Fresh on the market This newly renovated 2 Bedroom Condo has views of Downtown Portland. Just Moments away from Public transportation and Freeway access. For additional photo's please follow this link to my web site where you can Search_for_Portland_Oregon_Real_Estate and find additional Portland Oregon Information as well. Be sure to stop … (2 comments)
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fixers: Big Bear Bank Owned Fixers - 01/08/08 11:34 AM
With the recent mortgage crisis in full swing, bank owned properties are becoming more and more prevalent. In Big Bear we are getting anywhere from one to five a week on average. As can be expected, they are selling at a brisk pace. Since they are typically priced at below market … (1 comments)
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fixers: New Best Friends and Deep Staging - 01/07/08 12:02 AM
Oregon Realtor Todd Clarke and I have never met, but through AR he has shown me the way to a fabulous new marketing vehicle I think is my new best friend...or is Todd my new best friend for showing it to me? Hmmmm...Anyway, I want to share with you. Perhaps you … (30 comments)
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fixers: Make Money In A Down Real Estate Market - 11/21/07 01:54 PM
What does it take to recognize and take action on a good deal. I have worked with Investors of Real Estate most of My career which started in 1988.
This past 12 months or so has seen a lot of negative press in as far as the real estate market goes. Based on the … (0 comments)
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fixers: Mortgage Morons Vs Flip Buyer's - 11/07/07 09:20 PM
I just don't get it! Someone please tell me what the rationale is behind what appears to be standard fare in the lending industry. What I am talking about is the reluctance of Lender's to approve mortgages for Investors of Flip Properties especially over the last couple of years. I have been confronted … (8 comments)
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fixers: 1893 Fixer in Healdsburg, CA - 10/12/07 05:15 PM
I've always liked the construction era before 1900. The country was rich with high quality lumber and many skilled builders. Combine that with automation and the wood working factories that had figured out how to create a wide variety of reasonably priced ornamentation. The result was an explosion in decoration that … (4 comments)
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fixers: Fixers - 08/16/07 03:47 PM
Fixers are my favorites. I know it's a strange choice; sort of like preferring liver and onions to lobster. Maybe it's the same instinct that makes kids want to adopt stray pets or adults to want to care for crying children. Whatever the cause, I am a dedicated seeker of distressed … (0 comments)
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fixers: The Altadena Real Estate Market - 08/01/07 05:23 PM
Currently there are 144 homes available in Altadena ranging in price from $300,000 to $2,295,000. The average days on the market for a 3 bedroom 2 bath home with an average price of $764,749 are 61. 98 homes are available priced under $700,000. A lot of people are still looking for fixers, but coming up … (0 comments)
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fixers: Surprise Surprise Surprise in Alberta Arts - 07/22/07 10:02 PM
So this Sunday morningstarts out like almost any other Sunday. I go through my normal wake up routine and after checking the News, Email and Blog comments, I head out to the Coffee shop.
After conversing with half a dozen patrons and downing 2-3 cups of coffee and I write 6 … (2 comments)
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fixers: Colorado Springs Fix n Flip Market - 06/13/07 09:27 PM
Many of the people I work with are looking for great investment properties. The have heard of fixing and flipping and think, after watching a half hour show where a crew of no charge workers fix up an entire house for less than 2,000.00), that I should be able to find … (0 comments)
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fixers: Home For Sale Portland Oregon 437 NE Webster - 06/01/07 05:34 PM
Seller is now getting down to business. This cute 1912_Craftsman_Style_Home is right in the path of a major urban renewal project on MLK Blvd in Portland Oregon.
Built in 1912 is this Craftsman style home in Portland
Oregon at the Foot of the Alberta Arts District and close to MLK blvd.
How many … (6 comments)
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fixers: Foreclosures and Short Sales Dan and I work it out - 05/30/07 11:04 AM
Foreclosures and Short Sales. We here about them all the time. We all know of a Rich uncle or Friend who claims to make fabulous money in the real estate market Buying and Selling Foreclosures.
Dan a real estate Investor and fixer buyer of Portland Oregon Real Estate and I had been … (1 comments)
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fixers: REINetworks - San Francisco Real Estate Round Table - 05/14/07 12:01 AM
http://realestate.meetup.com/604/
The San Francisco Real Estate Round Table is an affiliate of a brand new eCommerce company. REINetworks, the leading real estate investors web portal, where members connect w/ others, research property & raise capital. Members collabarate & share their knowledge & experience, gain valuable education by consulting w/ leading industry service … (1 comments)
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fixers: Magic Johnson Moves Next-Door - 05/12/07 10:42 PM
Magic Johnson Moves Next-door
According to a recent article in the Oregonian written by Ryan Frank on Wednesday May 09,2007 as part of a 14-yer effort to refurbish Northeast Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard may be anchored by Magic Johnson and his fitness center. Read more about the Story Here .
The … (4 comments)
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fixers: 100 Posts On my way to 1000 - 05/07/07 03:19 AM
It seems like only a day or two ago that I started Blogging. Well I guess it was a day or more cause my first blog post was written on Feb. 03/2007. I had made the decision to begin blogging some 6 months earlier. At that time my web site provider … (31 comments)
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fixers: Have You Been Found, Blog On I Say Blog On - 05/02/07 01:09 AM
For some time now I have been observing the phenomenon of my rise through the search engine ranks thanks to Active Rain. No time else though has it been so apparent than in the last few days.
From a group of Investors as posted in a two part post Part_1 and Part_2 who … (6 comments)
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fixers: What's Donald Trump Done For You ActiveRain Begins to Pay Big Dividends Pt 2 I Meet the Group and the Group Meets the Fixers - 04/29/07 05:46 PM
It was a little before 1:00pm, I did one more check up of the Hot Sheet. Nothing new. I had whittled it down to a total of 4 houses. Three Fixers of different degrees and a Home that had recently been rehabbed and on the market for only a few hours. … (8 comments)
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fixers: What's Donald Trump Done For You ActiveRain Begins to Pay Big Dividends Pt 1 - 04/28/07 11:13 PM
Last weekend was really a pretty busy weekend. Like most Realtors at this time of year I have been really busy. Writing 2 offerson Saturday and following up with all the acceptances. I remember when Earnest Money Contracts ( Thats an Offer Sheet in Oregonese ) used to be 1 page. … (4 comments)
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fixers: I Am Truly Mobile Are You ? - 04/27/07 12:27 AM
In an effort to be as mobile as practical I have set out on a campaign to both benefit me and my Clients. Up until this point I had a pretty good system working. I am an active Real Estate Broker affiliated with RE/MAX Preferred Inc. Realtors. The Company is located … (16 comments)
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fixers: The Proof Is In The Pudding - 04/25/07 05:47 PM
Back on April 11th of 2007 I wrote a post on my Business Blog Portland_Flips about Rookies_Mistakes when it comes to purchasing a Fixer Property in Portland Oregon. Now when it comes to Fixers, Flips, and Rehabs anyone who has ever done business with me will tell you straight up that I know … (1 comments)
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fixers: True Real Estate Investors Do Great Deals Using Sound Strategy - 04/22/07 11:00 PM
Did I mention the Fixer market in Portland is Hot ! Just as I thought I might have a tough time getting rid of this one the Market Heats up and I am suddenly flush with qualified Fixer Buyers.
The Duplex in Alberta Arts was already a challenge due to condition. … (8 comments)
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fixers: Another One Bites Dust Portland Oregon Alberta Arts Fixer Has Sold and Closed - 04/20/07 02:19 PM
If you were thinking about Buying this 1894 Fixer, you are Too Late. This Home has Sold and Closed. Located in the Alberta Arts District of Portland Oregon 97211 and Close to Major Urban renewal and revitalization. This Home stood out as a great opportunity for the someone with an … (0 comments)
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fixers: Wanted Dead or Alive in Portland Oregon From the Haves and Wants Group of Activerain - 04/16/07 09:52 PM
Located in the Heart of the Humboldt Neighborhood in NE Portland is this Wonderful 1911 Fixer. For the past 8 years I have been trying to track down the owner of this property. The only activity that has taken place at this property over the last several years has been an … (10 comments)
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fixers: Fixers Flips & Rehabs, New Group is a Resource Center for Distressed Propertys - 04/15/07 02:42 PM
Come One Come All it is Time to formally invite all who are Interested in the Topic of Fixer properties to Join the Group Fixers, Flips & Rehabs.
http://activerain.com/groups/flips Please follow this Link.
The primary focus of the Group is on Fixers, Flips, and Rehabs. This is not the place for you to advertise your prime listing. … (11 comments)
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fixers: Real Estate Websites are you Doing it All Wrong - 04/14/07 12:38 AM
Websites are they irrelevant? George Tallabas asks us the question What_Does_The_Consumer_Want? In regards to Web Sites we have all been looking for the Holly Grail. The Ultimate of Ultimate sites.
But are we all wasting our time? I think that we are. In fact is submit to you that developing a … (32 comments)
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fixers: Choosing A Title Company and Escrow Officer My Top 21 Questions - 04/07/07 11:33 AM
So all is going well when I call my Title gal to check on a few transactions. I am told that she no longer works there and that Susie has taken over her files. They are quick to reassure me that Susie will do a fabulous job and that I will like … (19 comments)
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fixers: Portland Oregon, Residential Market Review for February , Localism - 04/04/07 10:39 AM
The following statistics were compiled from a synopsis of Data presented by RMLS the local MLS in greater Portland Oregon Metro area. Although the RMLS is a regional wide MLS covering most of the State of Oregon and parts of South West Washington state, this highlight of activity will cover the … (0 comments)
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fixers: Anonymity and The Internet Consumer has it Changed the way You do Business? - 04/01/07 10:37 PM
It was just one of those beautiful Portland Oregon days. Clean air, Warm Sunshine, (no rain ) and a couple of Open Houses. AHHHHH! All is right with the World.
Now these two Open Houses are the very two Homesthat I have been talking about in my last couple of blogs about … (3 comments)
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fixers: Portland Oregons Alberta Arts District Two Open Houses at 429 and 437 NE Webster - 04/01/07 01:33 PM
I have two Homes on the Market In Portland Oregon. They are both turn of the century and Both Fixers. The first one located at 429 NE Webster is currently being used as a Duplex. The Second one located right next door a 437 NE Webster is a Single family residence.
The … (0 comments)
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fixers: Portland Oregon Real Estate , The Fixer Market Heats up ! - 03/29/07 09:48 PM
With all the negative press about Real Estate sales across this great country of ours it has caused some what of a stagnation. The interesting thing is that Prices did not slide here in Portland just the amount of Pending Sales and Closed Sales.
While Real Estate Agents have been working as hard … (6 comments)
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fixers: Investors of Portland, Fixers, Flips, and Rehabs : Episode 5 The Big Decision - 03/29/07 12:45 AM
So? What did Rhonda have to say? Chris stared at the ground for a while. Finally he blurted out, Ok Ok let's flip the Cosmetic Fixer! The Big old Burned house with the potential for a huge profit margin was just to good to turn down. Without the flip there would … (0 comments)
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fixers: 437 NE Webster , Alberta Arts , Portland Oregon , 97211 - 03/28/07 08:14 PM
Great opportunity is knocking. Check this out. After a Long Winter the Fixers,flips, and Rehabs ( renovation projects ) are finally coming out on the Market. This great Old Pdx style home Built in 1912 is Located in the Alberta Arts District of Portland Oregon Renovation of these Classic old … (3 comments)
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fixers: Portland Oregon Real Estate, Fixer, Duplex, in Alberta Arts - 03/28/07 07:42 PM
Spring has Sprung and the Fixers, Flips, and Rehabs are finally coming on to the Market.
Like this 1907 OLD PDX Style Located in the Alberta Arts District in Close in Portland Oregon. Renovationof this neighborhood is in Full swing, don't' wait.
429 NE Webster Alberta Arts Duplex Fixer in Portland … (0 comments)
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fixers: Investors of Portland, Fixers, Flips, and Rehabs : Episode 4 Our First Argument - 03/27/07 12:35 AM
Has it been a Month already. I can't believe how time flies. It seems like only a day or two ago since I had met Chris and Rhonda. The Fixer market in Portland Oregon has always been pretty good. But there are times when the fixers seem to dry up. Finding … (0 comments)
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fixers: Investors of Portland Fixers, Flips, and Rehabs : Episode 3 Chris gets Pre-aproved and We Make some Offers - 03/24/07 11:42 PM
At the end of Episode 2 the question had been asked about Chris's interview with a lender. Like I said I think I am just fine. Well Chris I said, you know that any Seller who's home you offer to purchase is going to request some sort of verification that you … (0 comments)
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fixers: Investors of Portland Fixers Flips and Rehabs : Episode 2 Chris Goes on a Buying Spree - 03/23/07 09:22 PM
When I left you last Chris & I had just met. Standing in front of the Big Fixer in the Elliot Neighborhood of Portland Oregon I invited him in to take a look. As we walked through the house causally looking around, his questions were more directed at me than about … (0 comments)
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fixers: Investors of Portland Fixers Flips and Rehabs : Episode 1 Chris and Rhonda - 03/22/07 10:17 PM
The Fixer house that I listed on Fargo in the Elliot neighborhood was drawing a lot of traffic. Today was definitely one of those days. When the call came in from Rhonda I was just shutting the door and preparing to go home for the day. Rhonda was very upbeat and … (1 comments)
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fixers: My Investor Buyer was Happy Sorry about your Seller - 03/22/07 12:55 AM
Michele Webb's post You_Are_Your_Sellers_Agent_Your_Seller_Wants_You_To_Act_Like_It today was excellent. She poses a question regarding representation and slips of the tounge. How Agent's often times will give away the farm in front of other Agents who could potentially be representing a buyer for that very property.
It caused me to remember an incident that happened to me. When … (1 comments)
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fixers: Cosmetic Fixer In Irvington Neighborhood of Portland Oregon 536 NE Cook - 03/21/07 08:20 PM
If you have been waiting for Your opportunity to Buy a Cosmetic Fixer in the Irvington Neighborhood, then the wait is OVER.
536 NE Cook in the Irvington Neighborhood of Portland Oregon Priced at $ 286,000. See_Maps_Aerial_View
Update : Home is now
This sweet 3 bedroom Bungalow built in 1900 … (2 comments)
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fixers: Victorian Fixer Portland Or, Irvington Neighborhood, The Missing Light Fixture - 03/20/07 04:21 PM
The Home had obviously just hit the market because my Phone was ringing off the hook. Buyer's from my Investors web site Portland_Flips were all calling on this little Victorian Home in Irvington. This single story Victorian home built in Portland Oregon in 1888 was offered for sale by an agent I … (0 comments)
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fixers: " Living on a Volcano " a Popper Topper of a Mt. Tabor Mid Century Revival - 03/20/07 12:50 AM
Working with Fixers in a fast paced market can present some interesting Challenges. It seems as though each and every year it becomes more and more difficult to find viable Projects.
Some 6 years ago while looking for one of my long term clients. I came across this 1950's Mid Century
Classic Located … (2 comments)
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fixers: " The 3 Little Pigs Home " Alberta Arts Fixer doesn't quite cut the Mustard ! - 03/18/07 06:32 PM
The little house did show promise of Character from the outside. Fixers were hard to find and Chris was out of a project. He needed another Fixer to keep his Portland Oregon crew busy and this looked like a likely candidate.
We hurried up the front steps Ducking under cover of … (4 comments)
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fixers: " Waaaa Happppend " The Volitale Secondary Market Hits Home - 03/17/07 08:57 PM
Some 30 Days ago My long term Client Paul called me in the evening and asked if I would put a rental home, (cosmetic fixer) that he owned in the Irvington neighborhood of Portland Oregon on the market. Now I have known Paul for a lot of years and I know … (0 comments)
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fixers: A Real Estate Investors Family Lets Him Down - 03/14/07 10:46 PM
I was looking to take a break when my Cell phone rang. I looked down and saw that California Prefix attached to the number. You know how we Oregonians Love the California Buyer's? Sam was all excited. He had seen a listing advertised on Craig's list and wanted to know more … (13 comments)
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fixers: Fix and Flip or Not?? - 03/12/07 09:04 PM
Buying a fixer upper can offer a very profitable outcome but if you are not careful, it can be a huge financial mis-step.
Many first time home buyers are attracted to fixers as an entry into an otherwise unafforable market or neighborhood. Others look at it as a fast way to make … (4 comments)
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fixers: Are the Cyber-World Police Taking over Craig's List - 03/12/07 01:16 PM
A little over 2 years ago I was working with a group of 30's somethings. As they were Rehabbing this 1950's ranch that had never been touched. I Work very closely with my client's, not just being there Broker for the purchase and the re-sale I also act as a consultant throughout the project. … (8 comments)
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fixers: Homebuyer Tip - Sweat Equity - 03/10/07 01:03 PM
We are handy and want to buy a house using sweat equity for a down payment. Will lenders go for this?
From time-to-time, you hear about lenders that allow the use of sweat equity as a credit toward a down payment, but not all of it. Most lenders, however, are … (0 comments)
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fixers: Who Loves Short Shorts I Love Short Shorts - 03/08/07 09:40 PM
It had been over a year since I had talked with Joe and Rita. I had met them at an Open House on RODNEY in the PIEDMONT_NEIGHBORHOOD in Portland Oregon. I remembered that Rita was a type A personality backed by a Let's get Going attitude. I also remember from last year that as much enthusiasm … (4 comments)
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fixers: Fixers Flips and Rehabs Part 3b Doing the Project - 03/07/07 12:36 AM
This final chapter in this 4 part series is taken from my Blog at PORTLAND_FLIPS. Scheduling and monitoring the construction phase is both tedious and imperative if you ever intend to make a profit. As discussed in previous chapters there are several ways to get to the end. There are just some … (0 comments)
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fixers: The Underdog Scores Big ! A lesson in life ! - 02/24/07 03:06 AM
The sun beating down on my face felt so good. I had just listed a Victorian Fixer upper and everything was right with the world. The Seller and I had signed the paperwork on the hood of the car, we shook hands and I could tell that he felt as good … (18 comments)
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fixers: The Confused Dog Look ???? - 02/22/07 07:55 PM
Pardon ME if I give you the confused Dog look . But I ran into something a couple of days ago that definitely was perplexing. Do you have your ears perked up!
While Surfing on the Net Looking at and for other agents web sites for the purpose of Linking to. … (8 comments)
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fixers: Fixer's Finding The Right Project - 02/19/07 10:46 PM
Part 2 of a continuing multi part article for the Fixer, Flip or Rehab Buyer. Part 2 is devoted to the step by step process " .... each and every day I assemble a list of..... gleaned from newspapers ....pre-foreclosures...." of how I identify potential candidates. What happens during the preview … (2 comments)
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fixers: Real Estate Investing - 10/11/06 11:31 PM
There are many "gurus" out there trying to sell a system. They get rich on you buying the system and not by performing the "system". If you are looking for a get rich quick type investment, please look to your TV for that.
There are many things to consider BEFORE investing in … (2 comments)
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fixers: Tales From The Fixer Market - 07/02/06 10:12 AM
It all starts out the same way. Three or four of us working on the umpteenth round of martinis, and someone in the group just has to say, "Gene, I want to flip houses". And so begins the ruination of a perfectly good night! As the only realtor at the table, now I have … (8 comments)
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