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invest: Bulk Foreclosure Deals Free Webinar - 09/04/08 06:05 PM

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invest: St. Louis Real Estate-Market Watch August 30th, 2008 - 08/31/08 10:09 PM
The St. Louis Real Estate Market this weeks shows a few more active listings coming on the market and still fewer homes accepting contracts. Thus, our pending ratio has fallen again to 12.37 percent.  This past February was the last time we saw a pending ratio under 13 percent.  We are … (0 comments)

invest: Simpsonville, SC - A Great Place to Live! A Great Place to Invest! - 08/31/08 08:15 AM
Whether you are considering a relocation or you are a Real estate investor seeking property in Simpsonville, SC we encourage you to give us a call! Whether you are seeking a quality Realtor to work with, an investment partner, foreclosures, multi-family units or if you'd just like to chat and learn … (0 comments)

invest: Greer, SC - A Great Place to Live! A Great Place to Invest! - 08/31/08 08:13 AM
Whether you are considering a relocation or you are a Real estate investor seeking property in Greer, SC we encourage you to give us a call! Whether you are seeking a quality Realtor to work with, an investment partner, foreclosures, multi-family units or if you'd just like to chat and learn … (0 comments)

invest: Honda Fit, Or Yukon XL ? - Deathtraps and Frisbees! - 08/31/08 07:14 AM
My husband keeps telling me he is considering selling his Yukon XL and buying the newly designed 2009 Honda Fit. This is a sub-compact car. When I see them on the road the only instant thought that comes to mind is "death trap". We've all see images of cars when they're … (10 comments)

invest: Otsego MN Housing Statistics, July 2008, Minnesota, 55301, 55327, 55330, 55362, 55374, National Real Estate Stimulus Program Participant - 08/30/08 04:04 PM

Based on information from the REGIONAL MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE OF MINNESOTA, INCfor the period of July 1, 1007 through July 31, 2008.
Participant in the *National Real Estate Stimulus Program*
Buyers: Receive a CASH BONUS of 2% of the sale price up to a maximum of $10,000.00 after closing when … (0 comments)

invest: Big Lake MN Housing Statistics, July 2008, Minnesota 55303 55304, National Real Estate Stimulus Program Participant - 08/30/08 03:53 PM

Based on information from the REGIONAL MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE OF MINNESOTA, INCfor the period of July 1, 1007 through July 31, 2008.
Participant in the *National Real Estate Stimulus Program*
Buyers: Receive a CASH BONUS of 2% of the sale price up to a maximum of $10,000.00 after closing when … (0 comments)

invest: July 2008 Housing Statistics for Rogers, Minnesota 55374 - 08/30/08 03:47 PM
 
 
Based on information from the REGIONAL MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE OF MINNESOTA, INCfor the period of July 1, 1007 through July 31, 2008.
Participant in the *National Real Estate Stimulus Program*
Buyers: Receive a CASH BONUS of 2% of the sale price up to a maximum of $10,000.00 after closing … (0 comments)

invest: St Francis Housing Statistics, July 2008, Minnesota 55070, National Real Estate Stimulus Program Participant - 08/30/08 03:39 PM
 
Based on information from the REGIONAL MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE OF MINNESOTA, INCfor the period of July 1, 1007 through July 31, 2008.
Participant in the *National Real Estate Stimulus Program*
Buyers: Receive a CASH BONUS of 2% of the sale price up to a maximum of $10,000.00 after closing when … (0 comments)

invest: Oak Grove Housing Statistics, July 2008, Minnesota 55303 55011, National Real Estate Stimulus Program Participant - 08/30/08 03:33 PM
 
Based on information from the REGIONAL MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE OF MINNESOTA, INCfor the period of July 1, 1007 through July 31, 2008.
Participant in the *National Real Estate Stimulus Program*
Buyers: Receive a CASH BONUS of 2% of the sale price up to a maximum of $10,000.00 after closing when … (0 comments)

invest: East Bethel MN Housing Statistics, July 2008, Minnesota 55303 55304, National Real Estate Stimulus Program Participant - 08/30/08 03:26 PM
 
Based on information from the REGIONAL MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE OF MINNESOTA, INCfor the period of July 1, 1007 through July 31, 2008.
Participant in the *National Real Estate Stimulus Program*
Buyers: Receive a CASH BONUS of 2% of the sale price up to a maximum of $10,000.00 after closing when … (0 comments)

invest: REAL ESTATE INVESTORS: IT WILL GET BETTER! - 08/28/08 06:24 PM
Anyone out there invest in real estate in the past 3-5 years?  I find myself among the multitudes of fellow real estate professionals who have happily invested in real estate in the past and would now happily get out of many of those investments if they could.  Ok, I probably could … (3 comments)

invest: 1.86 Acres Of Beautiful Wooded Land- Build or Invest! - 08/28/08 01:47 PM
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invest: There Is Another Storm Coming - 08/28/08 12:49 PM


We would like to think that the worst is over. Certainly, we have seen a lot of trouble; but the residual of the current problems that are racking the market will be with us for a long time.
More than many know, we have modeled our finances after … (0 comments)

invest: Come Together... - 08/25/08 10:55 AM
Rising real estate inventories are presenting buyers with more options and sellers with more competition.  In the center of it all, you'll find the guidance and expertise of real estate agents and brokers.  If you price a home reasonably, buyers will buy.  If buyers make a reasonable offer, sellers will sell.  … (0 comments)

invest: St. Louis Real Estate-Market Watch August 23rd, 2008 - 08/24/08 09:01 PM
The St. Louis Real Estate Market this week shows more signs of inventory shrinking with fewer active listings and our pending ratio dropping to 13.54 percent.  This same week in August 2007 we saw 11.5 percent more active listings with 16.7 percent more homes accepting contracts. The pending ratio the week of August
 
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invest: Steal This Clearwater FL REO - Bank Says Sell NOW! - 08/24/08 11:40 AM
1201 BERMUDA ST, CLEARWATER, FL 33755-1105
Large Home Large Lot - Needs TLC
  
3 Bed, 2 Bath, Family Room, Lani, 1840 SqFt, Built 1950   Asking $121,900
Just inside the front door into the living room is a beautiful natural stone fireplace that leads to a large dining and family room … (0 comments)

invest: Lake Las Vegas - Best Place to Invest, Worst Place to Invest, or somewhere in between? - 08/17/08 08:34 PM
Recently, I posted a response disagreeing with another agent who stated: 
"As for where to invest here, specifically, there are 2 areas I believe that will be most profitable: 1) property that generates income, purchased at a time when values are depressed (in almost any area, given how transient our work … (1 comments)

invest: St. Louis Real Estate-Market Watch August 16th, 2008 - 08/17/08 07:03 PM
The St. Louis Real Estate Market this week continues our summer of 2008 trends as we see fewer homes coming on the market again. However, we are seeing a few more homes selling this week as our pending ratio inches up to 14.18 percent.  Our list prices and sales prices are holding … (0 comments)

invest: Bulk Forclosure Process - 08/13/08 06:54 PM
OUR SUCCESS IS ABOUT LOCATION
Most of the properties we pick up are located where foreclosures have hit the hardest. Primarily, rust belt cities i.e., Cleveland, Cincinnati, St, Louis, Detroit, etc.
We often aquire properties that many investors would consider to be in undesirable neighborhoods. The average investor may not typically … (0 comments)

invest: Bulk Foreclosure Introduction - 08/13/08 06:51 PM
INTRODUCTION
Several individuals who make up bulkinvestorclub.com have over 40 years of real estate experience. With expertise in rentals & flips to real estate education, I guess you can say that we've been around the block a time or two.  Therefore we understand what it takes to make it in real … (0 comments)

invest: St. Louis Real Estate-Market Watch August 9th, 2008 - 08/10/08 02:44 PM
The St. Louis Real Estate Market this week is showing a bit of an increase in active listings.  We are also seeing fewer homes accepting contracts in the last 30-40 days (pending) and our pending ratio has dropped below 14 percent.  However, the number of homes sold (contracts closed) in the … (0 comments)

invest: Who Wants to Buy Realtor.com With Me? aka Move.com - 08/05/08 04:33 PM
Just to start a dialog on the subject of a broken business model, I'm wondering if a grass roots campaign to collectively pull listings from Realtor.com aka Move.com so Realtors can start directing the way things should be done there -- with Realtors' best interests in mind. 
We need to find a way … (50 comments)

invest: The Central Connecticut Real Estate Market-Hellooo Meriden - 08/05/08 01:48 PM
As a new. commer to this country -(5 years) from Romania I have learned so much already.-We now have a Century 21 Office in Bucharest.I remember being in 3rd grade and seeing builet holes in my bedroom-and now with the Euro -Prices are competitive with the US and we have only … (6 comments)

invest: Need your HELP!!!! - 08/03/08 08:13 PM
I am in need of your feedback concerning data management systems.  If any of you deal in the listing side of the REO sector then you may be familiar with REOTrans.  I personally think that it is one of the best systems that I've used as far as task management and … (3 comments)

invest: St. Louis Real Estate-Market Watch August 2nd, 2008 - 08/03/08 02:53 PM
The Saint Louis Real Estate Market this week is in our typical "summer slow-down" with quite a few less active listings, less homes accepting contracts and a small increase in expired listings.  Our pending ratio has dropped to 14.44% from 15.02% from last week.
This "summer slow-down" is typical in August, … (0 comments)

invest: Great Time to Assign - 08/02/08 07:31 AM
Hey everyone,
This is my first post here on Active Rain where I posted to my groups. I have an investment club in Kansas City called NetWorthKC. Many of our success investors here are using assignments. We have found that in the Kansas City market as well as others for this to … (0 comments)

invest: Saving Money is an Imperative Now With Gas at $4/gallon! - 07/31/08 07:10 AM
I saw a news report that more and more people are dipping into their retirement accounts to take care of the higher cost of gas, food and other day-to-day expenses.  In a day when economists predict that most Americans will outlive their retirement savings, this is downright scary!  As I thought … (3 comments)

invest: 7301 Shawan Road, Wendell NC 27591 - Charming Ranch w/Split Bedroom Plan - $125255 - 07/29/08 03:13 PM
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invest: St. Louis Real Estate-Market Watch July 26th, 2008 - 07/27/08 03:29 PM
The Saint Louis Real Estate Market this week is showing less active listings than the previous couple of weeks. We are still seeing homes selling, as our pending ratio has remained consistent.  We are showing an increase in the pending ratio this week, however this is only due to less acive listings and … (0 comments)

invest: As if you needed more reasons to live in this great state! - 07/26/08 12:58 PM
Advice, Bank Owned, Buyers, Foreclosure, Mortgage, Renting, Sellers, Uncategorized | Tags: yahoo real estate news, charlotte, raleigh, recession proof, downturn in real estate, bubble burst, corrective market, adjusting market, stable market
 
http://promo.realestate.yahoo.com/americas-recession-proof-cities.html
According to an article today on Yahoo news, Raleigh and Charlotte are two of the top ten places … (4 comments)

invest: Mexico property market attracting more interest from US and Canada - 07/25/08 11:33 AM
Mexico sees increasing investor interest Mexico is the new frontier with increasing numbers of Americans and Canadians investing in property according to one of the leading estate agency. A quiet 'revolution' in Mexico has seen the entire economy going through a very positive change. The change in government in 2000 and … (9 comments)

invest: A new Series - 07/25/08 09:21 AM
I have been hearing that the Savings rate in America is the lowest it has ever been. 
Let me REPEAT that
The Savings Rate in America is the LOWEST it has ever been.  It is ever so close being negative.  We are spending more than we take in.  SPENDING MORE vs. … (3 comments)

invest: Appreciating Each Piece of Property - 07/24/08 09:22 AM
I am fond of old houses.  They have character.  If the walls could talk, what wonderful stories they would tell.  I prefer to look at old houses with good foundation and basic structure, both as a piece of history and a work of art. They reflect the history of the street, the subdivision, the town.  They … (1 comments)

invest: HUMOROUS HAPPENINGS - 07/23/08 02:21 PM
Lest's face it, whether you're a new investor or a seasoned professional, everyone has an embarrassing or disastrous story to tell about real estate investing.  Sometimes the only thing you can do is sit back, laugh, and hope someone else can learn from it.  INVEST Magazine wants to share your tale!
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invest: TELL ME YOUR SUCCESS STORY - 07/23/08 02:15 PM
INVEST Magazine wants to share your accomplishments.  Did you find the deal of the century?  Are you proud of your first investment?  Or, have you finally made it to the big time?  Whatever your success story is, we want to hear about it and publish it!
Submit your story to editorial@invest-magazine.com
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invest: Find Your Own Cat Pee - 07/22/08 07:50 PM
Find Your Own Cat Pee
Years ago, when I first started looking for homes to renovate and either rent out or resell, I would tell my agent to find me homes that had cat pee on the carpet. You see, I liked homes that smelled bad, were closed up and hot, … (8 comments)

invest: The Real Estate Investors Association of Greater Cincinnati (REIA GC) Aug 7, 2008 Bring Presents Program Generating 1000 of Leads For Free - 07/20/08 05:12 PM
 
 

Real estate investing seminar being put on by Association (Real Estate Club) making a difference for Greater Cincinnati
 
Whether investors are just starting out in real estate investing, or are working on their hundredth deal, REIA GC can help you learn more, earn more, and have more … (0 comments)

invest: Saint Louis Real Estate-Market Watch July 19th, 2008 - 07/20/08 04:43 PM
The Saint Louis Real Estate Market this week sees our buyer activity remaining steady, with only a few new active listings.  Our average pending ratio has climbed to 14.46% with a few more homes accepting contracts. 
With the heat of summer and interest rates inching upward to around 6.26% for a … (0 comments)

invest: Opportunity Knocks - Buy HUD homes - 07/18/08 10:19 AM
You have heard about the record numbers of foreclosures across the country. For smaller investors, now is an ideal time to look at HUD properties. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) acquires homes when there is a foreclosure on a home that was purchased using a loan insured … (0 comments)

invest: Creating Your Real Estate Investment Team - 07/15/08 12:14 PM
Once you have decided that you want to be an investor in real estate and you are in it for the long haul, you need to assemble your team of experts.
Depending on how conscientious you were in the past about guarding your credit, this process can take up to one … (3 comments)

invest: Repair Your Credit and Pay Less for Your Home - 07/10/08 09:48 PM
Words of wisdom from Legacy Loan consultants Jeanne Morrisey and Scot Rife: Starting next week, FHA loans will charge higher mortgage insurance premiums to home buyers with lower credit scores or without traditional credit histories. Establishing a positive credit history is more important now than ever. If someone has adverse … (0 comments)

invest: Independence - 07/08/08 03:29 PM

by MIKE WATSON on JULY 8, 2008
I had such a wonderful Fourth of July last week.  This time of year brings out such gratitude in me for all of the blessings that we have in this wonderful country.  I went with my family to a parade the morning of July 4th.  … (3 comments)

invest: Finally Some Government Financing Support! - 07/08/08 03:29 PM

by MIKE WATSON on JULY 1, 2008
In 2003, FHA instituted a 90-day waiting period for resale on homes purchased by investors.  This meant that when a home was purchased it had to be owned by the current owner for 90 days or more before a buyer could come in and use … (0 comments)

invest: Ask me ANY real estate investing question! - 07/08/08 03:28 PM

by MIKE WATSON on JUNE 30, 2008
I wanted to remind everyone about my free Q&A Training Call tomorrow.
Todays market has left a lot of you with some tough questions, and I want to answer those questions. I thought that this would be a good medium for answering a lot of … (0 comments)

invest: Is this a good time to invest in property? - 07/08/08 02:03 PM
 
Over the weekend I picked up two new investor clients, which I found very interesting. At the height of the market around here, I had several investor clients that did nothing but "flip" houses. I use the word "flip" in quotes because flipping is actually illegal. A flipper never takes … (1 comments)

invest: What Book Are You Reading Right Now? - 07/08/08 11:34 AM
It has been said that who we are is largely determined by the people we associate with and the books we read.  Activerain has proven to be a valuable and popular portal for our community. In addition to our connections locally, our online community is pretty robust. What about the books … (6 comments)

invest: Are We There Yet? - 07/03/08 11:14 AM
How do you know when the real estate market has hit rock bottom? When you see it in the rearview mirror. That's how it works in real estate. How close do you need to be to trigger your buying decision?  Right now you the buyer are dealing with eager sellers. Sellers … (1 comments)

invest: Cape Cod Real Estate is prime for the savvy investor - 07/02/08 02:12 PM
With all the talk about our soft market and declined sales many forget the silver lining in this cloud. We have reached the bottom folks and the savvy investor would be looking around at the tremendous bargains around him/ her. Here on the cape the prices have dropped dramatically but will … (5 comments)

invest: Great Indianapolis Investment Properties - 07/01/08 02:52 PM
There are some great opportunities for real estate investors here in Indianapolis, Indiana.  Primarily in Marion Co.  If you are a real estate investor and have never looked at the Indy area market I'd encourage you to take a look as there are some outstanding opportunities.  If you have questions feel … (0 comments)

invest: Weather really is a hot topic around the Ozarks right now! - 07/01/08 11:14 AM
Record rainfalls this year have given us new records of water releases at Table Rock Lake.  Flooded areas along the James River, Lake Tanneycomo, and Bull Shoals Lake too have become never before water level scenes as well.  People have been left without vehicles, homes, and crops, but thankfully, no loss of … (0 comments)

invest: Economy and Housing Market Alert 6/29/08 - 06/30/08 05:54 PM
Economy and Housing Market - Alert for June 29, 2009
Weekly summary brief of housing statistics and other economics. Latest Data Remains LacklusterHousing starts and building permits continued to pull back in May.  Housing starts fell to their lowest levels since March 1991 while building permits declined 1.3% from the previous … (0 comments)

invest: Going back to Basics - Investment Opportunities! - 06/29/08 11:26 PM
Investment Opportunities for Investors! Going back to the Basics! (edit/delete)
I don't know about you, but I'm so tired of hearing the negative news about foreclosures, our economy, all the bad press and negative that sells the newspapers.  Does anyone ever focus on the opportunities that are now available in … (1 comments)

invest: Investing on a Budget - 06/29/08 09:42 AM
Many people would like to invest in real estate, but can't take on two separate mortgages.  Many people who don't have a retirement fund would like to own a rental and have that rental income, but can't take on another mortgage.  For these folks, buying a duplex or a home with … (3 comments)

invest: I'm Excited! The real estate market is changing... - 06/28/08 08:05 PM
I'm excited for the Corona real estate market in the Southern California area in the coming few months.
Our office has seen such a huge influx of Walk-In Buyers over the past 6 weeks due to the prices being too attractive for them to wait on the sidelines any longer.  These are … (4 comments)

invest: Market Stabilization? - 06/28/08 12:39 PM
The real estate market over the past few months has been amazingly steady. In our market, home sales have been about the same for the last 8 months while land sales are down. (My theory of this, in short, is there are so many homes for great prices that purchasing land … (3 comments)

invest: Almost New Log Cabin Loaded with Mountain Charm Edited July 16, 2008 - 06/26/08 08:21 AM
Come home to Mountain Charm in the North Georgia Blue Ridge Mountains. This home is for sale and is also available as a vacation rental to enjoy the upcoming Arts in the Park in downtown Blue Ridge over Memorial Day weekend not to mention all the other festivities that will be … (10 comments)

invest: TELL ME YOUR REAL ESTATE SUCCESS STORY - 06/23/08 10:17 AM
INVEST Magazine wants to share your accomplishments.  Did you find the deal of the century?  Are you proud of your first investment?  Or, have you finally made it to the big time?  Whatever your success story is, we want to hear about it and publish it!
Submit your story to editorial@invest-magazine.com
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invest: HUMOROUS HAPPENINGS - 06/23/08 10:15 AM
Lest's face it, whether you're a new investor or a seasoned professional, everyone has an embarrassing or disastrous story to tell about real estate investing.  Sometimes the only thing you can do is sit back, laugh, and hope someone else can learn from it.  INVEST Magazine wants to share your tale!
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invest: What do you think? - Is now the time? - 06/22/08 02:59 PM
It's a simple question.
Is now the time to invest in Real Estate?
Top athletes know when its time to renegotiate their contracts.  Stock brokers know the best time to buy quality stocks.  Oil companies know the best time to tighten the surplus and raise prices.  Gold refineries know the best … (10 comments)

invest: How High Tech is Your Home? Layla El Said, RE/MAX Suburban, Schaumburg - 06/21/08 01:26 PM
How High Tech is Your Home?
If the latest technology or entertainment options are important in your new home, add the following questions to your buyer’s checklist. 1. Are there enough jacks in every room for cable TV and high-speed Internet hookups? 2. Are there ample telephone extensions or jacks? 3. … (0 comments)

invest: YOUR COVER STORY FEATURED - 06/19/08 10:28 AM
INVEST Magazine is looking for your next great cover story.  Do you write real estate investing articles now?  Would you like to have your article featured on the cover of a national magazine.  If so, please submit your cover worthy article relating to real estate investing in today's market to editorial@invest-magazine.com 
Please feel free … (0 comments)

invest: HUMOROUS HAPPENINGS - 06/19/08 10:26 AM
Lest's face it, whether you're a new investor or a seasoned professional, everyone has an embarrassing or disastrous story to tell about real estate investing.  Sometimes the only thing you can do is sit back, laugh, and hope someone else can learn from it.  INVEST Magazine wants to share your tale!
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invest: TELL ME YOUR REAL ESTATE SUCCESS STORY - 06/19/08 10:25 AM
INVEST Magazine wants to share your accomplishments.  Did you find the deal of the century?  Are you proud of your first investment?  Or, have you finally made it to the big time?  Whatever your success story is, we want to hear about it and publish it!
Submit your story to editorial@invest-magazine.com
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invest: TELL ME YOUR REAL ESTATE SUCCESS STORY - 06/18/08 10:25 AM
INVEST Magazine wants to share your accomplishments.  Did you find the deal of the century?  Are you proud of your first investment?  Or, have you finally made it to the big time?  Whatever your success story is, we want to hear about it and publish it!
Submit your story to editorial@invest-magazine.com
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invest: HUMOROUS HAPPENINGS - 06/18/08 10:24 AM
Lest's face it, whether you're a new investor or a seasoned professional, everyone has an embarrassing or disastrous story to tell about real estate investing.  Sometimes the only thing you can do is sit back, laugh, and hope someone else can learn from it.  INVEST Magazine wants to share your tale!
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invest: YOUR COVER STORY FEATURED - 06/18/08 10:23 AM
INVEST Magazine is looking for your next great cover story.  Do you write real estate investing articles now?  Would you like to have your article featured on the cover of a national magazine.  If so, please submit your cover worthy article relating to real estate investing in today's market to editorial@invest-magazine.com 
Please feel free … (0 comments)

invest: Where Did All These Foreclosures Come From? - 06/18/08 07:04 AM
  
Origins of the Foreclosure Crisis
  
Where Did This All Come From

 
 
Over the past several years, there has been a 21st century phenomenon that is popularly called "subprime lending".  There is no set definition for what subprime is. Subprime is basically a catch-all phrase that describes … (2 comments)

invest: Slowing Market Offers Great Deals For First Time Buyers - 06/17/08 11:26 AM
Recently, I was interviewed by Fresno's news station KMPH (Fox 26) in regards to a piece they were doing on the slow housing market and first time buyers. I would like to emphasis that investing in real estate during a slow market is a smart move for everyone.
Remember the old … (0 comments)

invest: YOUR COVER STORY FEATURED - 06/17/08 10:21 AM
INVEST Magazine is looking for your next great cover story.  Do you write real estate investing articles now?  Would you like to have your article featured on the cover of a national magazine.  If so, please submit your cover worthy article relating to real estate investing in today's market to editorial@invest-magazine.com 
Please feel free … (0 comments)

invest: Humorous Happenings - 06/17/08 09:31 AM
Lest's face it, whether you're a new investor or a seasoned professional, everyone has an embarrassing or disastrous story to tell about real estate investing.  Sometimes the only thing you can do is sit back, laugh, and hope someone else can learn from it.  INVEST Magazine wants to share your tale!
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invest: Tell me your Real Estate Success Story - 06/17/08 09:27 AM
INVEST Magazine wants to share your accomplishments.  Did you find the deal of the century?  Are you proud of your first investment?  Or, have you finally made it to the big time?  Whatever your success story is, we want to hear about it and publish it!
Submit your story to editorial@invest-magazine.com
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invest: The Basics of Real Estate Investment - 06/16/08 01:50 PM
If you're considering investing in real estate, it is important to carefully analyze your finances, time management, and lifestyle to ensure that that they will be compatible with owning and managing a real estate investment.  Before embarking on real estate investments, the National Real Estate Investors Association recommends buying your own … (0 comments)

invest: St. Louis Real Estate-Market Watch June 14th, 2008 - 06/15/08 11:40 AM
The St. Louis Real Estate Market this week doesn't look much different than last week-relatively flat. We see a few more active listings, homes sold and the pending ratio increasing slightly.  At an average 6.4 months of inventory, we are still very much in a buyer's market. 
Buying activity has slowed … (0 comments)

invest: $250000 15 short sale homes. Buy all or a couple. Great investment opportunity. South Seattle area, North Pierce County. - 06/13/08 07:09 PM
We have 15 homes for sale. These will all be short sale purchases. Looking for investors/motivated home buyers for these homes. Offers should be accepted at or near 13-18% lower than fair market value. These are great investments for an individual or investor. Can sell the whole lot or pick and … (1 comments)

invest: 529 Accounts - - - Want more business now? Today's Marketing Tip - 06/13/08 10:10 AM
I'm sitting in a continuing legal education seminar right now.  Although CLEs can be quite boring, I'm thinking to myself that this guy has a point here.  A great point.  It's a reason to contact your database right now and generate more business.  It all comes down to a 529 plan.
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invest: Check out my blog! - 06/13/08 12:45 AM
Currently my main blog is being hosted on http://jpsherwoodrealty.blogspot.com/, Please follow the link to it.
Thank you,
JP Sherwood
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invest: Is Now Best Time to Invest on Ft. Myers Beach and Are There Short Sales? - 06/11/08 05:28 PM
Now is a good time to purchase a home or invest in a property on Fort Myers Beach, but it is the best now?  No. The best time would have been way back when, in the 1970's or even the 1990's. 
I have clients calling me inquiring into short sales on … (1 comments)

invest: Invest In Your Financial Future - The Time Is Now - 06/11/08 09:55 AM
If you're looking to invest in your financial future, then the most positive thing you can invest in is a home.  And buying a home now, while we are in a buyers market, is the best way to do it.  Buy low now, sell high later.
In today's market you can … (1 comments)

invest: The Key To Investing In Land - 06/10/08 11:29 AM
When you're looking to invest in land, location is key.  As our economy grows, land grows in value.  What is worth thousands now can be worth hundreds of thousands, if not millions. in a few years time if you choose the right location.
Unlike a car, land is one thing that … (1 comments)

invest: St. Louis Real Estate-Market Watch June 7th, 2008 - 06/08/08 06:55 PM
The St. Louis Real Estate Market this week continues to remain stable, with a small increase in active listings.  However, we are seeing a drop in accepted contracts, thus our pending ratio has dropped this week to 15.61 percent.  Average list prices and sales prices continue to move upward slightly and if you … (0 comments)

invest: How about an unbiased opinion for once? - 06/06/08 08:37 PM
Time and time again I have run into the same issue with many investors. They pay $50,000 for a property that is only worth $25,000. They entrusted their Realtor, Agent, or just their own instincts. Are you talking with the agent that really needs a sale? Are they keeping your best … (6 comments)

invest: Now is the time to buy that home that you want! - 06/03/08 06:52 PM
Being a home owner today is the best investment most people will ever make in their lives, and the bonus is you live in your investment! So - Worried about your equity??? Lets think about My town: Cheshire Connecticut. What I LOVE about Cheshire is first of all I have found … (0 comments)

invest: Easier Ways To Live In The United States and Own Your Own Home! - 06/03/08 01:25 PM
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invest: St. Louis Real Estate-Market Watch May 31st, 2008 - 06/01/08 07:40 PM
 The St. Louis Real Estate Market this week has hit a "road block" it seems.  Active listings are stagnant, with fewer homes accepting contracts.  Thus, our pending ratio has fallen by one percent this week. 
This could be the the start of another smalll market slow-down, which we predicted some months … (0 comments)

invest: 13.81 acres in between Black Diamond and Enumclaw. Great site for your new home. Private and secluded. - 05/30/08 04:45 PM
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invest: I love it when the cycle is complete - 05/29/08 03:02 PM
I've starting working with a team to help my homeowner clients who are facing foreclosure. My team includes a loss mitigation company (Equity Management Solutions), a broker friend and a builder/remodeler.
 
Because so many families in Florida are effected by the housing situation, this builder has become creative with solutions. … (2 comments)

invest: WHY Invest in Costa Rica - A Comparative Analysis of Other Hot Spots - 05/28/08 11:05 AM
Thank you for taking the time to allow me to briefly explain WHY you should consider investing in Costa Rica. The country is incredibly beautiful and the real estate feeding frenzy fostered by progressive policies towards foreign investment shows no signs of slowing down. With the advantage of an active tourism … (0 comments)

invest: Prescott Arizona buyers - 05/28/08 09:13 AM
I am looking for 3 buyers to work with at this time. There are deals and deals out there. It just depends on what you are looking for? Home, Land or investment property. You can searchg the MLS by going to my site www.kennimmo.com 
 The market is down and may go … (0 comments)

invest: St. Louis Real Estate-Market Watch May 24th, 2008 - 05/25/08 05:13 PM
The St. Louis Real Estate Market this week continues to hold steady without any major ups or downs.  Our active listings have increased a bit, along with the number of homes accepting contracts which drives our pending ratio up to 17.46 percent.  With an average of 5.7 months of inventory, we are definitely … (0 comments)

invest: Better than a TEDDY BEAR to sleep with or COUNTING SHEEP! - 05/20/08 12:22 AM
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invest: Orange County Market Time Report - 05/01/08 - 05/18/08 02:26 PM
Market Time Report:  THE FIRST TIME HOME BUYER WAVE IS GROWING!
May 1, 2008
Compared to last year, demand is stronger, there are fewer homes on the market and the expected market time is much lower.   The first time home buyer wave continues to grow and plant the seeds to an … (0 comments)

invest: St. Louis Real Estate-Market Watch May 17th, 2008 - 05/18/08 11:51 AM
The St. Louis Real Estate Market this week is exhibiting more signs of improvement as active listings are increasing and accepted contracts increasing.  These events have pushed the pending ratios up in most price ranges, with the average pending ratio better than 2 percent higher than two weeks ago. We are also seeing … (0 comments)

invest: We are Home to the OLDEST RESIDENT in AMERICA - 05/14/08 12:59 PM
Let's have some fun today:

I CHALLENGE you to find an OLDER RESIDENT in ALL of AMERICA than the RESIDENT who resides in MY CITY!
In order to participate in MY CHALLENGE; you must go to my home page and locate the resident I am referring to!

Hug Someone … (0 comments)

invest: Real Estate Agents Stink! - 05/12/08 12:29 PM
This is a common complaint I hear from buyers and sellers.  Real Estate Agents Stink! Though most are not quite as blunt, I can most certainly empathize with this view of our industry comrades.
Agent behavior is at times, absolutely abismal.  Do you know that when I'm working with buyers, and YES, I do … (2 comments)

invest: Lowest priced home in Aiea w/ Great Investment Potential - 05/08/08 02:58 AM
Invesment in residential real estate in Hawaii hasn't always been known for its cashflow.  Typically most people that "invest" are banking on appreciation.  In any event, getting properties to cashflow has been more difficult in the last year or two.  For those of you out there looking for an investment, I … (1 comments)

invest: FINALLY..at the RIGHT place at the RIGHT time!!! MARCH 14 THIS YEAR CHANGED EVERYTHING... - 05/07/08 10:39 AM
 
              It's been awhile since I have felt compelled to sit down and share any news regarding real estate, my career, opinions etc. Suffice it to say we have experienced life, death, chaos, trajedy and just when I least expected it? the most fantastic, exciting information and subsequent opportunity EVER!  I … (0 comments)

invest: Pumping Gas - How to Get The Most Out of Your Money - 05/07/08 12:42 AM
With Gas price skyrocketing ($4.00+ per gallon in Marin County, CA), I really appreciate getting the follwing tips on how to effectively pump gas and save the precious commodities - money and Gas.  And yes, I have been doing everything wrong until now, and probably still will ...
1) Only buy or fill up … (21 comments)

invest: Marin County Population Marks Growth in 2007 - 05/05/08 01:03 AM
According to Marin Independent Journal (Marin IJ), the populaton in Marin Country grew by 2,326 in 2007, almost a 1%  growth, the largest jump in 4 years.
Marin population grew from 255,080 to 257,406; a 0.9% growth from 01/01/2007 to 12/31/2007; which is in line with those of the state of … (1 comments)

invest: St. Louis Real Estate-Market Watch May 3rd, 2008 - 05/04/08 09:19 PM
The St. Louis Real Estate Market this week shows a small gain in active listings, with fewer homes accepting contracts, thus our pending ratio has declined back to almost 15 percent from last week's 16.16 percent.  Not to worry-so far. This is the time of year that we should be seeing … (0 comments)

 
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