Blog entries tagged with "investor":


investor: Blogging Class in Progress at Spartanburg, SC Keller Williams Office! - 08/06/08 11:28 AM
We are in the process right now of having a class on blogging at the Keller Williams, Spartanburg, SC office training room. This is a hands-on training workshop. Everyone in the room has logged in to the system, created an account profile and made comments to other people's blogs. We are … (1 comments)

investor: This is my first blog! - 08/06/08 11:28 AM
Hello, This is my first blog. I have enjoyed learning everything this has to offer. I am happily married with three sons, a grandson & granddaughter.
Ron Martin ( ronmartinteam  )
Keller Williams Spartanburg
Spartanburg, SC 296301
864-404-5098

https://ronmartinteam.com
 
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investor: Missed Opportunities - 08/05/08 09:33 PM
Having lived all of my adult life in the Collin county area I have seen some incredible growth.  Many of us long time residents have the "if only" problem.  We can't seem to forget how cheap land was on Highway 380 in McKinney or how much we could have picked up … (0 comments)

investor: Investor/Buyer/MOLD - 08/05/08 08:37 PM
Recently we have been called upon to give estimates and remediate fungal contamination in many soon to be purchased homes.  Properties with extensive contamination can be the diamond in the rough for some who are not afraid to combat with the MOLD.  This black stuff that grows on the walls after … (0 comments)

investor: RFG secures $58 Million debt and mezzanine financing for hotel portfolio - 08/05/08 10:33 AM
RFG secures $58 Million debt and mezzanine financing for hotel portfolio
One of the largest franchised hotel owners for an international hotel group engaged Remington to secure financing for its portfolio of 2200 hotel rooms located in Orlando, FL. However, the challenges to complete the financing appeared insurmountable. The aging properties … (0 comments)

investor: RFG secures $58 Million debt and mezzanine financing for hotel portfolio - 08/05/08 10:31 AM
RFG secures $58 Million debt and mezzanine financing for hotel portfolio
One of the largest franchised hotel owners for an international hotel group engaged Remington to secure financing for its portfolio of 2200 hotel rooms located in Orlando, FL. However, the challenges to complete the financing appeared insurmountable. The aging properties … (0 comments)

investor: GO ZOne Webinar Cash Flow Duplexes in Mississippi! - 08/04/08 11:04 AM

 
Dear Fellow Real Estate Investor,  
Please join us on Tuesday August 5th at 9:00 pm (EST) to learn how investors just like you are buying cash flowing properties in the fastest appreciating market in the country and saving thousands of dollars on their taxes.  The "GO Zone" was … (0 comments)

investor: Temporary Seller Finance Program! - 08/03/08 08:22 PM
Zero Down Payment with 500 Credit Scores and up 30 Year Fixed Rate 6-8.5% depending on credit Sell Your Home The Fastest Way Sell Your Home For Full Appraised Price One To Four Family Homes, Condo's, Town Homes Works The Same With Investor Or Owner Occupied Buyers You Can Sell Your … (7 comments)

investor: Who is Freddie and Fannie and What do they Do? - 08/02/08 09:37 PM
There has been a lot of buzz in the air with Congress passing and the President signing the new housing bill into law on July 30th, 2008.
I have not read the bill itself, but have seen numerous analytical articles - both pro and con on the topic.  One of the big provisions … (0 comments)

investor: 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)

investor: Recent - $5.8M Remington Financial Group Closing - 07/31/08 09:59 AM
RFG secures $5.8 Million construction to permanent financing for 103 unit apartment complex, Washington, DC  On behalf a Philadelphia headquartered national apartment owner, Remington Financial Group, Inc. secured $5,800,000 senior financing to refinance and renovate a 103-unit apartment building in Washington, DC. Shortly after the property was acquired, the owner attempted … (0 comments)

investor: Nastiest To Nicest Remodels Part 1 - 07/30/08 02:33 PM
For quite some time we have been rehabbing homes in the KC Metro area.  Almost daily I would look online for video of other rehabbers properties.  Yet week after week I found nothing.  Finally after much debate and little video editing experience under my belt I uploaded a video.  While you … (4 comments)

investor: This is the best Real Estate Investing Class Ever!!! - 07/28/08 10:00 PM
At the Real Estate Goddess's HANDS-ON Wholesaling Academy, We Guarantee that You Won't Learn a Thing. Instead, You'll EXPERIENCE , Step-by-Step, How a Wholesale Deal Comes Together in the Real World!
Dear Fellow Wealth Seeker;
    Let me start by saying that there's no reason in the world why you should … (0 comments)

investor: East Valley Foreclosures and why they are increasing - 07/28/08 06:24 PM
Real estate experts are saying investors and speculators started the foreclosure crisis, but it has now spread to the average homeowner according to the Chandler Republic article dated July 23, 2008.
For the month of June, 40% of Mesa, 27% of Chandler, and 20% of Tempe recorded home sales were foreclosures.  … (3 comments)

investor: In foreclosure? What are some of your options? - 07/28/08 10:12 AM
If you are in foreclosure  or know you may soon be, you need to have enough information to make a good decision.  Problem is where do you turn?  
 
Part of the answer to this depends on your circumstances.  First, do you want to stay or are you in over … (0 comments)

investor: Recent Real Estate News - 07/28/08 08:54 AM
Wow, the news sucks about Real Estate.  Here's the silver lining.  Real Estate is an amazing investment.  Everyone knows the theory of buy low and sell high.  And when the prices rise everyone says, "Gosh, I wish I had bought." 
This is the time to buy.  Will prices get lower?  In … (1 comments)

investor: Landlord Forms & Info Links - for (New) Landlord Clients- Michigan - 07/27/08 11:47 AM
If you have clients who are thinking about investing in Michigan properties as rentals, you may want to pass these links on to them for Landlord Forms & Information. Michigan Landlord Tenant Guide (includes sample forms) http://www.senate.michigan.gov/gop/publications/Tenants%20and%20Landlords.pdf   Forms for Use in Landlord-Tenant and Land Contract Matters (Michigan Courts Website): http://courts.michigan.gov/scao/courtforms/landlord-tenantlandcontract/ltlindex.htm … (2 comments)

investor: FREE Investor Classes for Lawrence Kansas Real Estate - 07/27/08 10:55 AM
I researched Lawrence Kansas area Property Investment Clubs to see who had Lawrence Kansas Real Estate Investment meetings and found that there just weren't any that met any more (one listing was found but they disbanded). 
So, I decided to start a new group LOLIC (Landlords of Lawrence Investment Club).  We … (0 comments)

investor: 2 Duplexes for Sale - Short Sales - 07/24/08 05:49 PM
Two Duplexes for sale in Beloit, WI.  Investor opportunity! All offers subject to bank short sale approval.   823-825 Harrison Ave (listed at $39,000) 4 bedrooms - 2.5 baths w/ detached 2 car garage   1111 Bluff St (listed at $45,000) 4 bedrooms - 2 baths w/ detached 2 car garage   MAKE … (2 comments)

investor: Third party simultaneous close on a short sale - 07/24/08 02:51 PM
Have any of you been involved or heard about doing a third party simultaneous close on a short sale? I was contacted today by an investor who has the following business plan: 1. Find potential short sale sellers2. Investor writes a low offer to be submitted to the lender(s) along with the … (3 comments)

investor: "Investors", What's the difference between real and wannabees - 07/23/08 04:57 PM
In 2004 & 2005 if you could fog a mirror, you could sell real estate, especially to the "investors".  Here in Ocala Florida we had those investors coming out of the woodwork, they came from near and far like the gold rush!
Some took home equity loans so they could build … (0 comments)

investor: Southern Nevada condo development adjusts to soft market - 07/22/08 11:46 PM
The Meridian Luxury Suites used to be an apartment complex within an easy walking distance to the Strip and then in 2005 all the units were converted into condominiums. Condo conversions were all the rage those days in Las Vegas. That's when the real estate market here was still doing pretty … (2 comments)

investor: Avoid 6 Common Mistakes if you are a Novice - 07/21/08 05:39 PM
It is just unbelievable that many novice investors are ready to invest their hard earned cash without taking time to study their investment and only rely on traditional market trends. Before you invest in real estate take time to learn all about market trend. By aligning yourself with right professional, you … (0 comments)

investor: New REO mortgage - 07/20/08 09:53 PM
I wanted to take a minute and let people know about a great new mortgage myself and a few community banks came up with to finance your investors that currently own to many homes per FannieMae and FreddieMac guidelines. If your buyers are bogged down with to many mortgages this is … (0 comments)

investor: Making an Offer on an REO - Part I: PRICE - 07/20/08 08:53 PM
For Part I, we'll start with the big one: PRICE. "What should I offer?" is a question I hear time and time again. It's halfway through 2008, and it seems that almost the only thing I do these days is work with buyers purchasing REOs. Here, I will attempt to share … (2 comments)

investor: The Real Estate Market Continues to Recover - 07/18/08 02:55 PM
By The Numbers 
Inventory (supply) down: For the fourth straight month, the total inventory has dropped. We are still in the 50,000's which is high but the trend is down.
Sales (demand) up:  Closed sales for June are close to 6000 and double what they were per month during the slump … (0 comments)

investor: $79,800 Vegas Condo - REDUCED -Investor Deal- Rental-Short Sale - 07/16/08 11:20 AM
Centennial Hills in located in Northwest Las Vegas. You can access the area by going North on the 95 to any of the exits from about Ann Rd to Durango.
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investor: Las Vegas Rental Statistics by Area - and Area Map - 07/16/08 12:45 AM
Now that investors are back in the market buying homes to hold and rent, I've been getting quite a few questions about the current state of our rental market here in Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, and Henderson.
The goal of many of the investors are to get the best possible … (2 comments)

investor: Why You Need a Realtor® - 07/15/08 09:04 PM
Investment Specialist's Weblog Why You Need a Realtor®  Wednesday, Jul 16 2008       There are so many programs available in the market which espouses buying directly from owners who are selling their properties.  It is not adviseable to do this if you want to be a professional investor.  Depending on where you … (0 comments)

investor: Home For Sale Bryan ,Texas Allen Ridge Subdivision - 07/15/08 04:42 PM
2704 Allen Ridge Dr located in Allen Ridge subdivision in Bryan, Texas This 3 bedroom 2bath 1 car garage built in 1993 with approx 1196 square feet has tile flooring, fresh paint, large backyard excellent condition and move in ready. Huge backyard with privacy fencing, deck and stone patio great for outdoor … (0 comments)

investor: Develop your real estate dream team and win the gold - 07/15/08 01:35 PM
You may or may not like basketball but if you ever read the news during the summer of 1992 of the mens basketball olympic gold medal dream team  you surely would be a fan. In my honest opinion I believe that was one of the greatest teams ever assembled for a … (0 comments)

investor: Hard Money Loans - 07/15/08 12:43 PM
Leverage Remington's Expertise and Market Knowledge to Make Your Project a Success Remington's expert Advisory Services help clients carefully evaluate and restructure transactions that may have existing financing challenges. Our team develops advanced strategies to create new and alternative financing opportunities that can help supplement or replace conventional lending sources. By … (0 comments)

investor: Things to Consider When Investing in Real Estate - 07/14/08 09:51 PM
Simple Truths about Real Estate Investing Tuesday, Jul 15 2008 
Uncategorized asset maintenance, consultant, investment, investment specialist, investor, melinda sorensson, real estate agent, realtor, vaneatonromero, wealth building msorensson 2:42 amEdit This
       There are several things that one has to keep in mind when investing in real estate. The very first is … (0 comments)

investor: Marshall Reddick Real Estate Investor Seminars - Any Active Rain Feedback? - 07/14/08 03:00 PM
When I lived in Irvine, CA a friend of mine invited me to attend a seminar going on in our neighborhood called the Marshall Reddick Real Estate Network.
It seemed quite impressive and well organized. There were people from all over the country there with tables set up and endless information … (3 comments)

investor: For Investing, It is Always a Good Time - 07/14/08 12:25 AM
For Investing, It is Always A Good Time Monday, Jul 14 2008 
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investor: Las Vegas condos slow to close - 07/13/08 05:46 PM
Southern Nevada hardly had any condominium market just a few short years ago. Especially the high-rise component was pretty much non-existent, save the Regency at Las Vegas Country Club. Then the Turnberry Place was built and it proved hugely successful and things sort of got fired up from there. Over time … (6 comments)

investor: Saint Louis Real Estate-Market Watch July 12th, 2008 - 07/13/08 04:56 PM
The Saint Louis Real Estate Market this week continues to show signs of "buyer hesitation" evidenced by a slight increase in active listings with the pending ratio dropping below 14%. 
With buyers hesitating, not knowing where or when home prices will "bottom out", and some sellers remaining unrealistic with their pricing, we have to ask, … (0 comments)

investor: 8506 May St, Tampa, FL 33614 BANK FORECLOSURE $101900 - 07/13/08 02:32 PM
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investor: Resources for landlords - 07/08/08 08:11 PM
I just got off from a call on a listing of ours that happens to be a duplex, and the caller said that he was a beginning investor. Had he done much homework yet, I asked? Not too much yet, he answered.
Cynthia and I have owned and operated rental properties … (6 comments)

investor: Fed plans new rules to protect future homebuyers - 07/08/08 03:04 PM
 
Fed plans new rules to protect future homebuyers
By JEANNINE AVERSA, AP Economics Writer
WASHINGTON - The Federal Reserve will issue new rules next week aimed at protecting future homebuyers from dubious lending practices, its most sweeping response to a housing crisis that has propelled foreclosures to record highs.
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investor: 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)

investor: 1031 real estate exchange-great news for investors!!! - 07/03/08 01:52 PM
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investor: Today's rates (June 2, 2008) - 07/02/08 02:16 PM
  Today's Rates -July 2, 2008      30 Year Fixed           6.250%   5/1 LIBOR ARM                 5.125%    30 Year FHA             6.250%   7/1 LIBOR ARM           5.750%    30 Year Interest First              6.500%   3/1 LIBOR ARM             5.250%    5/1 FHA ARM             6.375%   30 Fixed Year Jumbo           7.125%    15 Year Fixed           5.750%   5/1 … (0 comments)

investor: Gorgeous remodel in Charlotte, NC (5319 Robinhood Rd)-- Sherwood Forest - 07/02/08 01:11 PM
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investor: Simply Staged for Success! - 07/01/08 09:06 PM
Today, I simply staged a home located near the heart of Charleston.
A very nervous investor hired me to stage a property located in West Ashley, just minutes from downtown Charleston.  This investor had never used a stager before and therefore, did not have a budget for staging.   Just last week I wrote … (11 comments)

investor: WHERE HAVE ALL THE BUYERS GONE??????? - 07/01/08 01:46 PM
Ladies and gentlemen I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but the real estate market and economy are in the tank, with no sign of a quick turnaround. So why am I so excited? I am happy because now is the time to buy and hold properties. The house … (1 comments)

investor: Story of the Week by Mike S. (texoNC.com) - 07/01/08 09:52 AM
I have seen a lot of unbelievable things while working as a real estate investor. I have decided to post a weekly story, so hopefully you will learn a few things about what to do and who to watch out for.
 
Story 1:  Pt 1
I had a guy; we … (0 comments)

investor: Good news for Real Estate Investors! Anti-Flipping Law temporarily waived - 06/30/08 08:24 AM
If you are a rehabber or wholetaler and you been sitting on the side lines because of the "anti-flipping" law that doesnt allow you to sell a property if you did not own it for at least 90 days then its time to get up. The Federal Housing Administration is temporarily … (3 comments)

investor: Attention Investment Shoppers, It's Time to Buy Scottsdale Real Estate! - 06/29/08 12:06 AM
There are some downright stupid buys to be had in the current Real Market here in Scottsdale.  In the past two days, I have looked at three different properties that were $100,000-$200,000 under market in my estimation.  Given they were located in my primary market, my estimation is pretty darn accurate … (13 comments)

investor: Loss Mitigation and Shortsales - 06/25/08 02:59 PM
REALTORS/INVESTORS - WOULD YOU LIKE TO INCREASE YOUR BUSINESS IN THIS DEPRESSED ECONOMY??? Get the "Best" training, education and programs in the industry for LOSS MITIGATION and SHORTSALES to increase your business in this depressed real estate market. We are the PROFESSIONALS, EXPERTS, who offer training and support to work your … (0 comments)

investor: MY FIRST POST ON ACTIVE RAIN - 06/25/08 12:19 PM
Hello,
I want to introduce myself. I am a native Arizonan having spent the first part of my life in the Phoenix area.
I obtained my Real Estate license in 1978 and after 3 years I got my Broker's license. During my years in this are I was fortunate wot work … (7 comments)

investor: 5 Quick Tips: Hiring a Foreclosure Rehab Contractor (Communication) - 06/25/08 10:41 AM
5 Quick Tips: Hiring a Foreclosure Rehab Contractor (Communication)
I have been in the residential construction business in Lee County, Florida for most of my life. Now, I am also in the business of investment real estate and it has become clear that a key component of successful real estate investments is … (0 comments)

investor: Short Sale - Long Time - 06/24/08 06:01 PM
The vast majority of residential sales occurring in South Florida right now are Short Sales and REOs. Most properties listed on the MLS at current market prices are actually Short Sales, and most of the remainder are REO's. In a normal market, Short Sales are almost non-existent and REO's are few, … (0 comments)

investor: Manhattan Hill Section "Build Your Dream Home" - 06/23/08 05:13 PM
GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME! Desirable, ready-to-build lot in prestigious "Manhattan Hill" section huge, flat, amazing 50 X 150 lot. Approved plans are available for an approx. 4229 square foot, 5 bedroom + Office, 5.5 bath home. Newer homes on both sides of this lot; a terrific neighborhood! PRIME … (0 comments)

investor: John and Gaye Vickers Love to do Real Estate in Charlotte, NC - 06/23/08 03:28 PM
As natives of Charlotte and its surrounding counties, both John and Gaye love working in the Real Estate industry here in Charlotte, NC. After working in North Charlotte for several years with Lake Norman Realty, they moved to South Charlotte where they joined Keller Williams Realty Southpark and are still there … (1 comments)

investor: Astute Home Buyers and Investors Finding Great Buys With the Use of the Internet in St. Augustine, Florida - 06/20/08 08:52 PM
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investor: Las Vegas real estate numbers keep improving - 06/20/08 12:00 AM
May housing numbers for Southern Nevada are mostly positive. Not too long ago all the key indicators were heading in the wrong direction, but that trend seems to be now history. Recent history for sure, but history anyway. The one truly worrisome category that keeps churning out high figures is the … (8 comments)

investor: Foreclosures - Foreclosed Homes Start Investing On Foreclosed Homes For Sale - 06/19/08 11:48 AM
Foreclosure Boom Fits Unique Investment Opportunity Into Any BudgetEvery 20 years or so, all the stars align and foreclosures increase at alarming rates. Banks freak out because they're not set up to handle the influx and start dumping properties onto the market at unbelievably low prices. While the rest of the … (0 comments)

investor: Free Parking at the Bungalows! - 06/19/08 11:05 AM
Wow, the Bungalows at Forty Acres is still a hot property.  Bldg. A is over 50% sold out and Bldgs. B & C are ready for new owners. But if you want a covered parking space you will need to hurry, we only have a limited number and they are being snapped … (0 comments)

investor: Bulk Foreclosure Investment level you can afford, one property at a time! - 06/19/08 10:56 AM
Bulk Foreclosure Investment level you can afford, one property at a time!
Foreclosure Boom Fits Unique Investment Opportunity Into Any BudgetEvery 20 years or so, all the stars align and foreclosures increase at alarming rates. Banks freak out because they're not set up to handle the influx and start dumping properties … (0 comments)

investor: 829 Marshall New Castle,Pa Lawrence County, Investor Ready, $37,000 - 06/18/08 09:39 PM
3 bedrooms 1 bath, Enclosed front porch. This home is ready to rent out and Investor ready. Most of the work is done. Seller is negotiable and willing to consider creative financing. Property has 1 car detached garage
MLS# 694000   Living room 12x18, dining room 12x12, kitchen 12x10 bedrooms 13x10,09x09,11x11
visit  … (0 comments)

investor: What kind of pre-purchase inspection best suits an investor? - 06/18/08 09:23 PM
I've been doing Pre-Purchase inspections for 30 years, but when I started doing them for others (4 years ago) I wanted to get a read on what would benefit investors the most.  Using my usual customers I put together a survey, of sorts, asking a few quick questions to compile a … (3 comments)

investor: Realogy Really Realizes (W)Rong - Reuters Reports - 06/18/08 03:46 PM
AND THIS JUST IN:
"...Realogy Corp Chairman Henry Silverman expects U.S. home prices to continue to drop this summer, with some stabilization coming in the fourth quarter, he said on Wednesday on CNBC.
CORRECTED - Realogy chairman sees home prices dropping this summer
Realogy is the parent company of Century 21, … (0 comments)

investor: Buy or Lease a Daytona Beach Condo - 06/17/08 08:56 PM
As most of you know, for quite some time I've been blogging about the condo conversion project I have listed, Surfside Villas in Daytona Beach. I originally listed these beautifully remodeled condos "For Sale", but with the real estate market moving at the speed of sludge, the seller decided to lease … (5 comments)

investor: From Glamorous to Green - 06/17/08 10:19 AM
Google's definition of glamorous states: Your dramatically polished appearance makes you the most intimidating kind of elegant.  This was just the image I was looking to portray and  it was important for my vehicle to follow suit.   I found it in the Infinite QX56. This car was EVERYTHING I was looking for!  It met … (15 comments)

investor: $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)

investor: Investment Property in Charlotte, NC - 06/13/08 01:31 PM
With Charlotte still doing well in the RE indusry this makes it one of the most desirable area to out of state investors. Thsi is one property I have for sale with access to many others. If you maybe interested please call or send an email.   Thanks,     … (0 comments)

investor: Who Said Carlton Sheets was Dead? / Owner will Finance, Or 1 -2 Years No Mortgage Payments - 06/13/08 12:31 PM
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investor: New loan programs available for investors - 06/10/08 04:41 PM
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investor: Investor Report: Section 1031 - 06/08/08 02:18 PM
 
Investor Report: Section 1031
 by Kenneth R. Harney
Here's some great news for the thousands of real estate investors and brokers who use "Section 1031" (ten thirty-one) tax-deferred real exchanges every year: Congress has backed off its latest plan to narrow the definition of "like kind" for real estate swaps.
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investor: Investment Property For Sale in West Lafayette, Indiana - 06/07/08 10:53 AM
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investor: Investor's Dream? REDUCED - 06/07/08 12:42 AM

13420 McLaurin St, Gibson, NC 28343
$29,900.00
This home has approximately 5006 sq. ft. It was converted upstairs to 3 apartments. Separate electrical meters for each one. Needs tender loving care.... Could be a great investment. Call me for more details, a copy of the plat plan or directions to … (0 comments)

investor: Bungalows Austin Special Financing News! - 06/05/08 05:38 PM
Just released financing from Brad Oehler at Lending 360 is making it easier for parents to buy condos for their students living at the Bungalows.  Just 10% down, no contribution necessary from the student. Also available from Lending 360 is a limited time special of 10% down 0% interest for the … (0 comments)

investor: Bonus Room Blues - 06/05/08 02:07 PM
Your house is on the market…days, weeks, and unfortunately sometimes even months go by with only a few browsing buyers, nothing serious or solid. You’ve set up everything in the house so perfectly that it looks like a picture out of Better Homes and Gardens yet you still get no offers. … (0 comments)

investor: 4 Mortgages Or More? Better Get 'Em Off The Fence NOW! - 06/04/08 08:52 PM


You're going to want to hear this one - I can't imagine what I am about to share next is not going to have a relatively BIG impact to at least a few of the people who call you their agent.  April 22nd, Freddie Mac released a statement … (0 comments)

investor: Grow Ops and Meth Labs: How Do I Avoid Buying a Drug House? - 06/02/08 05:55 PM
Investors beware.  Not only do you have to be careful of bad electrical wiring, leaky roofs and cracks in the foundation, but you should also check for dangerous and illegal uses of your potential property.  Don't be fooled into thinking that only houses in rougher, low-income areas house drug operations.  Some of … (0 comments)

investor: New Commercial Loan Programs for Investor / Multifamily loans - 06/02/08 02:55 PM
Investor / Multifamily loans Our Investor program is designed for multi-use commercial, mixed-use and multifamily properties. Minor construction provisions are allowed. Eligible multifamily properties include apartments with 5+ units and mixed-use properties with less than 50% commercial. Program Highlights: 30-year Fixed Rates Purchases to 75% LTV Fully Amortizing 30-year Term No … (0 comments)

investor: All real Estate is Local - 06/02/08 09:15 AM
          One of the most commonly asked question a Park City REALTOR® gets asked is "how is the market?"  We've written about this before in the YouInParkCity.com blog, but we think it deserves to be said again.  "It really depends on where you are and what you are trying to accomplish … (0 comments)

investor: 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)

investor: Mortgage lenders facing another obstacle - 05/29/08 12:41 AM
 The home loan industry has been dealing with all sorts of problems lately, from a soaring heap of foreclosures to a stagnant real estate market that makes meeting monthly revenue projections difficult. Many companies have been forced to close their doors and a host of others still operating are barely hanging … (8 comments)

investor: Short Sales Foreclosures, Etcc. - 05/28/08 09:35 AM
This is a topic near and dear to my heart. I do a lot of loss mitigation work. This is where banks ask me to meet with a homeowner and look for ways to work things out to keep the homeowner in the home (translation: see if the loan can be … (1 comments)

investor: Foreign real estate buyers like what they see - 05/27/08 10:39 PM
 Nowadays, there's very little to write home about the overall U.S. housing market. True, some areas, including the metropolitan Las Vegas, are showing cautious signs of the slump being at or near the bottom, which is very encouraging. Yet, the recovery to a healthy environment will likely be slow and long and … (4 comments)

investor: Affordable North Philly town house - 05/24/08 09:16 PM
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investor: Easy $ in West Lafayette, Indiana - CLOSE TO PURDUE - 05/24/08 09:10 PM
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investor: Guilford County...Greensboro, NC...Real Estate Investment Opportunity - 05/22/08 11:11 PM
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investor: Ed Okun's Criminal Trial Date Set for October 20, 2008: Is This The End of One America's Most Revolting White Collar Criminals? - 05/22/08 08:02 PM
Preface: Please Read My Storyand Follow the Links
Over the course of the past two years the 1031 Exchange industry has been hit with two devastating and perception crushing scandals: Donald McGhan's Southwest Exchange and Ed Okun's 1031 Tax Group (see my 40+ articles on this disaster at deansguide).
I … (0 comments)

investor: Investing in Alberta Real Estate - Buy Now or Sell Now? Oil hits $135/barrel - 05/22/08 01:03 PM
Oil hit $135/barrel last night.
Currently, 1 in 5 homes are selling in Calgary. (We are in a buyers market ... and looks like we'll be here for awhile.)
It is predicted that $4-$6 Trillion dollars will be wiped out in US in next year ... due to Sub-prime crisis.
A … (0 comments)

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investor: Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Conspire to Put Real Estate Investors In Harm's Way... - 05/21/08 02:59 PM
Real estate investors throughout the country including California, the San Francisco Bay Area and Contra Costa County now have an additional challenge when there is a need to refinance their real estate investment properties held in an LLC for liability protection... Changes in Freddie Mac lending policy: Freddie Mac will not … (12 comments)

investor: Mortgage market risk management basics - 05/20/08 10:14 PM
 The subprime home loan debacle sure has exposed the huge and complicated marketplace to careful scrutiny as to how it handles risk management. Sterling banking firms and mammoth investment organizations have lately lost untold amounts of money on U. S. mortgage-backed securities. When some of the better finance minds the world … (8 comments)

investor: Tuesday's Tip #59: Uninterested Party - 05/20/08 09:27 PM
As an real estate investor, you probably spending a lot of time looking at a lot of property. But, what about you out of state investors? And you international investors? How many times do you have the freedom to rush in and check out something you're buying?
 
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investor: Housing Surplus In Seminole, Sumter, Osceola, Orange, Polk, And Lake County, Florida - 05/20/08 02:32 PM
Empty houses all around across Central Florida reveal builders plight as they are being forced to drop prices even faster than homeowners. Builders unable to sell their excess inventory are hustling to dump homes at lower prices and are doing whatever they can to hurry up and unload before prices go … (0 comments)

investor: Lake County, Florida Property Appraiser Blows Whistle On Mortgage Fraud Inflating Real Estate Prices - 05/20/08 02:24 PM
The surplus of speculating investors who cleverly learned how to leverage leverage OPM (other peoples money) and work the system, is now backfiring throughout the market and circling back around to correct itself. A fourth of the homes bought across the nation the last few years were purely speculative for profit … (0 comments)

investor: Are There Any Jacksonville Rental Investors Out There? - 05/19/08 04:05 PM
ADDRESS - 1057 E 15th Street, Jacksonville FL 32206 PRICE: $65,000NOTES: This house is turn-key.DIRECTIONS: American Map Page 2772 H1, North on Main, right on 8th, left on Evergreen, right on 15th, house on left side. SPECS - SFR, 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1-story, 988 SF, Built in 1922, Lot: 50x100, no pool or pond, … (2 comments)

investor: FORECLOSED HOME - 05/18/08 07:51 PM
I always find it interesting showing foreclosed homes.  I showed one this morning.  It was in a beautiful subdivision in Naperville called West Wind. Originally priced at $451,900, the home has been on the market just over three months. This home is now priced at $383,900.  It is clear the bank wants it sold. … (14 comments)

investor: INVESTING IN REAL ESTATE 101 - 05/17/08 03:36 PM
BUY LOW.  SELL HIGH. Why do we all do it backwards??? Believe me I know.  After 15 years in the financial sales industry, I understand investors.  I understand people. We all talk of buying low and selling high. But for some reason, we do the opposite.  We all do. It was true … (9 comments)

investor: Got HUD? - 05/16/08 08:52 PM
In times like these, many people want to understand things like foreclosures and short sales. Here is some information to help people understand more about HUD homes What is HUD? HUD stands for Housing and Urban Development. The mission of HUD is to "promote adequate and affordable housing, economic opportunity, and a … (1 comments)

investor: Bungalows Austin Selling Fast! - 05/16/08 01:43 PM
Activity has really picked up over at The Bungalows with students beginning to secure housing for the summer and upcoming year. Not only was there another closing and a few more contracts taken, but another offer is anticipated today!  The landscaping is beginning to take hold, and the second phase of planting is scheduled … (0 comments)

investor: Krunching – An In Depth Look at the New Investor Tool - 05/15/08 12:35 AM
 
Krunching – An In Depth Look at the New Investor Tool I recently published an article about a valuable new tool I discovered on the Internet and shared with my readers.  This incredible website crunches numbers for investment real estate – and in the Hemet – San Jacinto Valley, we … (9 comments)

investor: Investor Number Krunching – A New Web Based Tool - 05/14/08 10:53 PM
 
Investor Number Krunching – A New Web Based Tool There is a mew website, Krunching, that once it becomes known should become as common place in the world of real estate websites as Zillow, Trulia, PropertyShark, RealtyTrak, ForeclosureRadar and all the other innovative sites that are transforming the real estate … (4 comments)

 
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