investing: It This A Good Time to Buy or Sell Real Estate? - 07/12/08 08:16 PM
Many of us, who are contemplating buying or selling real estate, are trying to predict the real estate market and reduce our risk of making a bad financial decision. A question is usually asked, "Is now a good time to buy or sell real estate, especially a residence?" Those wanting to buy … (0 comments)
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investing: 2007 Annual Commercial Real Estate Show Another Success - 11/03/07 10:55 PM
The 2007 Annual Commercial Real Estate Show (2007 A.C.R.E.S.), presented by TriState REALTORS Commercial Alliance experienced another successful event on Thursday, Oct 26, 2007. It's theme was, "Building Bridges, Making Connections". Besides the exhibitors representing service providers and leading practitioners in the Delaware Valley commercial real estate industry, a big feature was the … (0 comments)
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investing: Book Review: Foreclosure Investing For Dummies - 08/30/07 03:00 PM
"Foreclosure Investing For Dummies", by Ralph R. Roberts with Joe Kraynak, authors of "Flipping Houses For Dummies", bills itself as "A Reference for the Rest of Us!" providing step-by-step instructions on how to make smart, informed investments in floreclosures, including buy and sell foreclosure, preforeclosure and bank-owned properties. This book provides explanations, often … (0 comments)
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investing: Infrastructure Funding, Development and Management -- An Emerging Crisis and Investment Opportunity - 05/15/07 10:01 AM
A recent report from the Urban Land Institute (ULI), co-published by Ernst & Young, looks at the "Evolving Market for Infrastructure Funding, Development, Management". According to ULI, "The United States' relatively low investment in virtually all aspects of mobility-related infrastructure -- airports, public transit, railway systems, roads and bridges -- is an … (0 comments)
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investing: Looking For Foreclosure Properties? - 04/13/07 01:05 AM
Yahoo Real Estate features a new section devoted to foreclosed properties which offers potential buyers an analysis of trends in the foreclosure market and provides some market information and how-to tips. In addition to Yahoo, other foreclosure sites include:Foreclosure.com, Foreclosurefreesearch.com, Foreclosuredeals.com, Realestateforeclosures.net.Source: Associated PressActiveRain has a wealth of infornation about all aspects of foreclosures: ForeclosuresIf … (0 comments)
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investing: Record Investing Drives Continued Growth In Commercial Real Estate - 12/15/06 12:21 AM
Washington, 12/14/06 - "The commercial real estate markets are continuing to grow with record investment, and individual sectors in many areas seeing tighter vacancy rates and higher rents, according to the latest Commercial Real Estate Outlook of the National Association of Realtors®(NAR).""The office and industrial markets continue to shine, supported by … (2 comments)
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investing: Will The Commercial Real Estate Market Be Called a Bubble? - 12/07/06 10:25 PM
We've talked a lot about the residential real estate bubble, but the following news article is the first I came across where I see "commercial" and "real estate bubble" seriously mentioned together.First, here is a summary news item of the recent article by REALTOR Magazine:"A bubble is forming in the country's commercial real estate market as … (0 comments)
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investing: TriState's Commercial Real Estate Show A Success - 10/27/06 12:42 AM
The TriState REALTORS® Commercial Alliance, of which I am a member, held their annual Annual Commercial Real Estate Show (ACRES) at the Valley Forge Convention Center in King of Prussia, PA on Thursday, 10/26/2006. It consisted of exhibits, several informative panel discussions made up of major area real estate practitioners, service … (0 comments)
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investing: NAR Field Guides for Investing In Commercial Property and Land - 10/11/06 06:03 PM
The NAR provides a wide range and depth of resources and support for commercial real estate. It has developed Field Guides (online information and resources) covering many of the areas of interest to commercial investors, owners and managers of commercial property and land. There is information that is introductory and tutorial as well … (1 comments)
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investing: Market-by-Market Home Price Analysis Reports From NAR - 10/04/06 10:49 PM
The NAR Research Division collects a wealth of marketing data for which it is continually updating and providing analysis for those of us in the real estate industry. Those analysis results kept us informed and up to date on market trends, identify significant sources of influences on those trends and anticipate future directions -- enabling us to better … (0 comments)
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investing: How To Become Wealthy Through Real Estate Investing - 09/22/06 11:43 PM
A book, The Millionaire Real Estate Investor, written by Gary Keller along with Dave Jenks and Jay Papasan, looks at the models, strategies and fundamental truths that millionaires use to become wealthy through real estate investing. “The book does a superb job of helping the readers understand the importance of investing in … (0 comments)
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investing: How and Where to Buy HUD Homes - 09/22/06 10:44 PM
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) sells homes at reduced prices that you might want to buy! What is a HUD Home? "A HUD home is a 1 to 4 unit residential property acquired by HUD as a result of a foreclosure action on an FHA-insured mortgage. HUD becomes the property owner … (0 comments)
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investing: Buying In A Cooling Market -- The Benefits of Buying Now - 09/17/06 09:06 PM
Martketwatch.com had a real estate article a few months back about buying in a cooling market. I came across it again and the points it was making I believe are still valid. Residential real estate, a shining star of the national economy that seemed unflappable over the past couple of years, … (0 comments)
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investing: Who Has Ownership of Your Electronic Shares of Stocks? - 09/15/06 06:45 PM
Investing in stocks can be very profitable. However, here's another reason to consider the value of investing in tangible, real property that you own (deeded to you)...The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) is the organization that clears and stores all your electronic securities (stocks and bonds) and tracks changes of ownership. … (0 comments)
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investing: Commercial News Services Online - Global, National, Regional - 09/04/06 08:23 PM
Here are Commercial Real Estate news sources available online... GlobeSt.com, is an online commercial real estate transaction news service that also provides global, national, regional USA (e.g., NorthEast) and local commerical news aggregated by major metropolitan (e.g., Phila. and NYC) and state areas, including New Jersey.In additional to the general commercial news, it also … (0 comments)
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investing: 1031 Exchange Resources - 08/24/06 06:39 AM
1031 Exchanges are a tremendous investment tool to help preserve your wealth and increase your assests. They are a way to defer your taxes that is accepted by the IRS. An experienced Realtor is essential for insuring a successful 1031 transaction. Here are some resources I've provided to help you maximize … (8 comments)
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investing: 1031 Exchange Expense Inclusions - 08/23/06 10:44 PM
Here are expenses that are often encountered at closing, and included on the "HUD-1" Settlement Statement, which generally are considered by experts to be included as part of the 1031 Exchange calculation:RELINQUISHED PROPERTYEscrow for RepairsCommissionLoan FeesTitle ChargesRecording FeesAdditional ChargesTermiteCourier FeesExchange FeesREPLACEMENT PROPERTYTitle ChargesTitle InsuranceRecording FeesAdditional ChargesExchange FeesTermiteCourier FeesSurveyEXCLUSIONS: Expenses relating to … (3 comments)
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investing: Recommended Real Estate Books - 07/10/06 03:21 PM
Recommended books for your information fulfillment, educational enrichment and enjoyment (provided by the Real Estate Annex of the Equerry Book Store).General, Residential, Commercial, Investment, Property Management, Personal Development and more.Fast - Easy - Convenient - Secure.Online ordering. Discounts on most books when ordering through this bookstore. Powered by Equerry.comClick here to … (0 comments)
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