investment property: It's An Investors World - 02/04/13 06:35 AM
It's An Investors World
More and more often these days we're seeing investors purchase properties with a quickness.  Inventory is low and demand is getting competitive, especially for the personal home buyer.  I've had several clients get beat out on a reasonable or generous offer by cash investors.  I also represent a few investors as well who are making non-contingent offers with quick cash closings making it nearly impossible for the end-user family to compete!  Even the investors are having to pull out all the stops to compete with each other.
It's An Investors World
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investment property: Luxury House Flipping - New Trend? - 12/12/12 07:23 AM
Luxury House Flipping - New Trend?
We've all seen it, maybe even helped in the process......investor buys fixer, throws in a little cash for upgrades, sells for a decent profit.  Most of us see this happening in the under $500k range, however, a new market for luxury flips seems to be on the rise.
 
I wanted to share this article featuring SRE Design & Development, a very reputable company I have worked with in the past.
 
As seen on Wall Street Journal MarketWatch, CBS, NBC News, Yahoo! News and more!
 
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investment property: Single Family Lease Demand Rises, Foreclosures to Blame? Or Are They? - 11/16/12 05:18 AM
Single Family Lease Demand Rises, Foreclosures to Blame? Or Are They?
According to a report released by CoreLogic, demand for single family home rentals has increased by as much as 25%!  Many people are losing their homes to the banks and thus turn to finding rental properties they can afford.  I have also seen families who were renting being forced to move because the property owners are under water.  So we have two groups of people, owners and current renters looking to find a place (or another place) to rent.
Single Family Lease Demand Rises, Foreclosures to Blame? Or Are They?
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investment property: Safe to Sell Your Home Again? Yes! - 04/27/12 07:46 AM
Had to share this great article from CNN Money.....
 
While analysts debate when the housing market will hit bottom, for a surprising number of cities the turnaround has already begun.  In December, prices rose in 109 of the 384 metro areas tracked by data firm CoreLogic.  Making sense of the storyThere are certain signs to help determine if a particular neighborhood is on the verge of a rebound.  For instance is local employment on the upswing?  That’s a critical factor for a region to get itself on the path to recovery.  Improving jobs picture has led to shrinking housing stock … (4 comments)