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Stop Watching CNN!! Call a Realtor!!

By
Real Estate Agent with Century 21 New Millennium

Are you glued to cable news lately? I am at times, it's like watching a train wreck. Yes, my husband and I have a 401K that is losing money just like many people right now. At times in the last two weeks I have turned off the TV and walked outside just to put my face into the sunshine and breath. We have good jobs, our health, our children are nearby and doing okay and we have a comfortable home (not worth as much as a few years ago) and we don't have to retire or move soon.

So what now? Well my husband is muttering about our stock losses but I remind him that if we have some extra funds, maybe take some out of stocks, we should Buy some Real Estate!! I see some fantastic REO opportunities in my community and beyond. Opportunities to purchase and rent out and have positive cash flow. I feel like I am at a clearance sale with no checkbook. I think I should buy a home for a few of my kids, rent it out for a couple of years while they finish their military service (USMC) and college degrees and then have something that I can sell to them at a profit to me and a deal for them.

Warren Buffet is putting money into stocks, I say we need to buy Real Estate NOW!!

Whatcha Think?

Lisa Hill
Florida Property Experts - Daytona Beach, FL
Daytona Beach Real Estate

Excellent title! It got my attention. I hope you posted this to Localism. You should put it in at least one Localism group too. This is great advice for the public =)

Oct 18, 2008 01:39 PM
Jo Olson
HOMEFRONT Realty - Kettle Falls, WA
Retired - HOMEFRONT Realty @ LAKE Roosevelt

Renee, you have some very interesting and valid points. Oh, and I can't believe that John left a huge advertisement on your post - you do know where the delete button is don't you :)

Oct 18, 2008 01:44 PM
sandy reid
Westwood Metes & Bounds - New Paltz, NY
period homes, second home market

I think if you have the money to buy this appears to be a good time to get some good investments in the way of multi families.  I also think that mattresses are the new CD'S, LOL.

Oct 18, 2008 01:51 PM
Sara Homan
Coldwell Banker Ellison Realty 352-209-4044 - Ocala, FL
Realtor, Homes, Farms & 55+

I agree Renee,

I just posted a foreclosure that is $110k 3/2/2.  Perfect location, great price an incredible deal.  I only wish I had a nice stash to buy some houses up.   It is the ideal market for great deals!

Oct 18, 2008 01:53 PM
Chuck Carstensen
RE/MAX Results - Elk River, MN
Minnesota/Wisconsin Real Estate Expert

I dont watch tv.  It serves me well to stay away from it.

Oct 18, 2008 01:53 PM
Renée Montgomery
Century 21 New Millennium - Warrenton, VA
Northern Virginia Real Estate

Lisa, Thanks for the e-mail, I did post to Localism.

Oct 18, 2008 10:01 PM