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My boyfriend floored me last night....

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Real Estate Agent with Coldwell Banker Fort Lauderdale Beach

by making the following statement.  "The problem with foreclosures is that it will continue to get worse."  He went on to say, "The investors who are buying up the foreclosures and remodeling them to turn around will not be able to sell them for what they have invested in them and they will turn into forclosures as well." He said, "In my opinion the market is going to continue to go down."

This is coming from a contractor.  He is remodeling many of the penthouses and condo's in our area and has the opportunity to have many conversations with other Investors. Many of the investors he has talked with have actually decided to hang on to their money.

What do you think will happen to the properties the investors are snatching up???

Do you think the cycle will continue???  Do you think the Investors will have the next group of foreclosures?

Addendum:

With this blog, I will also ask, what about the contractors with customer deposits, that filed Chapter 11. There are not enough investors in the world to help them out...what happens here???

http://www.karenmonsour.com

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Best regards,

Karen Monsour, REALTOR®

Coldwell Banker Fort Lauderdale Beach
4757 N. Ocean Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
954-464-4194 cell
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David Adams
Coldwell Banker United Realtors - Sumter, SC
No I'm not considering moving any time soon.  Not sure if I'm ever going to move from SC.  I was just talking about the number of investors we have from MD and FL.  I have a 1600 sq. ft. home now that is an investment property going for only 39000 right now.  It was left to an heir and he just wants to sell it.
Nov 18, 2007 05:50 AM
Karen Monsour
Coldwell Banker Fort Lauderdale Beach - Fort Lauderdale, FL
REALTOR, SSRS - Sells FL Waterfront, Short Sale Expert!

David,

1600 sq ft for $39,000??? Or $390,000.  If it's the $39,000. I might buy it...Where are you located?

Nov 18, 2007 05:54 AM
David Adams
Coldwell Banker United Realtors - Sumter, SC
Its 39,000.  Its an older home but in pretty good shape.  Kitchen needs updating and because of the age there is no central heat and air.  It had window units and floor furnaces.  But there is a house across from it that was updated and is for sale for 129,000.  If it had the C/H/A it would be perfect.  I'll send you a pic and some info on it if you would like.
Nov 18, 2007 05:57 AM
Karen Monsour
Coldwell Banker Fort Lauderdale Beach - Fort Lauderdale, FL
REALTOR, SSRS - Sells FL Waterfront, Short Sale Expert!

David,

Please do, well, first, where is it located?  My daughter lives in NC.

Nov 18, 2007 06:02 AM
David Adams
Coldwell Banker United Realtors - Sumter, SC
It is in Sumter, SC
Nov 18, 2007 06:06 AM
Karen Monsour
Coldwell Banker Fort Lauderdale Beach - Fort Lauderdale, FL
REALTOR, SSRS - Sells FL Waterfront, Short Sale Expert!
I guess I'll google Sumter...I prefer being near the ocean, or at least driving distance (no more than 30 minutes)...My parents like Hilton Head...anywhere close to there???
Nov 18, 2007 06:11 AM
Bryant Tutas
Tutas Towne Realty, Inc and Garden Views Realty, LLC - Winter Garden, FL
Selling Florida one home at a time

Karen, First, "flippers" are not investors they are speculators. And being a speculator in this market could be very very risky and may end in another foreclosure. It's just not the time for that. Investors who are looking to buy and hold, on the other hand, can always make money, assuming they buy right. There will be fortunes made in this "down market".

Good topic Karen.

Nov 18, 2007 06:12 AM
David Adams
Coldwell Banker United Realtors - Sumter, SC
Its about an 1 1/2 hours from there but I do have another property down there but its in the 900,000 dollar range. :).  Its very nice though. 
Nov 18, 2007 06:13 AM
Karen Monsour
Coldwell Banker Fort Lauderdale Beach - Fort Lauderdale, FL
REALTOR, SSRS - Sells FL Waterfront, Short Sale Expert!

Hi B.B.,

Thanks for stopping by.  You make an excellent point here that "flippers" are indeed, NOT, investors.  I agree, there will be fortunes for the people who can buy and hold.

Thanks for the compliment...I was just over on TLW's survivor blog...

Nov 18, 2007 06:15 AM
Karen Monsour
Coldwell Banker Fort Lauderdale Beach - Fort Lauderdale, FL
REALTOR, SSRS - Sells FL Waterfront, Short Sale Expert!
OK, David thank you.
Nov 18, 2007 06:16 AM
Mike and Dawn Lewis
The Lewis Team at Keller Williams - San Diego, CA
The Lewis Team at Keller Williams in San Diego CA

Karen,

I think many areas have not found their bottom. Your boyfriend has good data from the front lines. I think his advice is valid. Good luck my Positive Realtor in Florida!

Mike Lewis

Nov 18, 2007 06:50 AM
» Bill Burress Nationwide Mortgage Originator
» Bill Burress Nationwide Mortgage Originator - Fort Myers, FL

Karen:

In best answering the question if we are near the bottom now, I can answer you by giving you an answer that is 100% correct............

I will get back to you in 6 months and let you know.

Nov 18, 2007 07:29 AM
Daniel Sundberg
Crystal Springs Real Estate - Kentwood, MI
If they plan to "Turn and Burn" the properties (resell) then, yes your boyfriend is right.  I really hope the investors out there are savvy enough to realize they need to hold on long term to make the most of this market.
Nov 18, 2007 07:29 AM
Karen Monsour
Coldwell Banker Fort Lauderdale Beach - Fort Lauderdale, FL
REALTOR, SSRS - Sells FL Waterfront, Short Sale Expert!

Hi Mike,

Yes he is well connected to the people who are out there. I love it when you refer to me like that...that is my point! Have a Happy Thanksgiving...

Nov 18, 2007 08:33 AM
Karen Monsour
Coldwell Banker Fort Lauderdale Beach - Fort Lauderdale, FL
REALTOR, SSRS - Sells FL Waterfront, Short Sale Expert!

Bill,

You are too funny....as always.  I think I will probably know as well in 6 months!  :-)

Nov 18, 2007 08:34 AM
Karen Monsour
Coldwell Banker Fort Lauderdale Beach - Fort Lauderdale, FL
REALTOR, SSRS - Sells FL Waterfront, Short Sale Expert!

Daniel,

As many others have said here, the smart ones that are not "flippers" that are true investors have cash...or mortgage a minimal amount ....they are smart enough to rent and hold.  I agree it's the ones who want to buy at 50 cents on the dollar and put a little money in and sell at 90% of appraised value that will be the next group to foreclosure.

Nov 18, 2007 08:39 AM
Matthew J Blum - (retired from the business)
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Karen, I think the savy investor knows when to hold them and knows when to fold them..:-) In this market you have $$$ first and have the ability to hold on to them.  The people who have been around for awhile will do fine.
Nov 18, 2007 10:36 AM
Karen Monsour
Coldwell Banker Fort Lauderdale Beach - Fort Lauderdale, FL
REALTOR, SSRS - Sells FL Waterfront, Short Sale Expert!

Matthew,

I agree, I think the savy investor knows when to hold them and knows when to fold them..:-) In this market you have $$$ first and have the ability to hold on to them.  The people who have been around for awhile will do fine. with what you are saying...The people who have been around for awhile, in the long run, are going to make a fortune...JMO!

Nov 18, 2007 11:03 AM
Amanda Evans
DFW Living - Fort Worth, TX
Real Estate Broker - Fort Worth Texas
The days of flippant speculation are over and the late night infomercial watchers are stepping aside so the pro's can come in and do what needs to be done.  Buy it up, rent it out, sell it off when the market turns around is the way to go.
Nov 18, 2007 12:01 PM
Karen Monsour
Coldwell Banker Fort Lauderdale Beach - Fort Lauderdale, FL
REALTOR, SSRS - Sells FL Waterfront, Short Sale Expert!

Amanda,

Good point, and I think they are doing so...At least they are trying to find ALL THE GOOD DEALS! 

Nov 18, 2007 12:09 PM