real estate advice: Ignoring The Facts Won't Restore The Housing Market - 02/28/10 03:24 AM
In a post I did a couple of days ago, Six Reasons Why The Housing Market Peaks Will Not Return, I outlined reasons why I don't anticipate a return the glory days of the past decade; and while most seemed to understand my purpose for writing the post, some suggested that I should refrain from such "gloom and doom" projections.
 
Some even suggested that I had some sort of agenda, that I would somehow benefit by creating negative expectations. Strangely, I’ve been criticized when I pointed out opportunities in the housing market and as well as those times I advised … (10 comments)

real estate advice: The Missing Keys To Thriving In Any Real Estate Market - 09/12/09 02:10 AM
In his new book, The Missing Keys To Thriving In Any Real Estate Market, Eddie Godshalk answers questions about the collapse of the housing market and describes how investors and consumers can avoid such disasters in the future. Readers will find a detailed analysis and answers to some of the most pressing questions regarding the current housing crisis, such as: What is the crucial bit of missing information that contributed to the collapse of the housing market and the ensuing recession? What did investors, home buyers, lenders, and Realtors® lack that would have allowed them to accurately foresee looming disaster?
 
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real estate advice: Who is The Housing Guru, and Why Should You Care? - 07/26/09 06:39 AM
Just who is The Housing Guru and why should you care? John Mulkey, a housing expert with 4 decades of experience, established The Housing Guru to fill the void he discovered in real estate and housing websites. While existing websites offer good information in one or more areas of home ownership, The Housing Guru is a comprehensive site that addresses all the major areas.
 
John’s extensive background includes many years of “hands on” construction as well as experience serving as top executive for major homebuilding firms. His varied career allowed him to learn marketing and construction secrets of the big … (3 comments)