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Dr. Housing Bubble.com-The Four Horsemen of the Housing Apocalypse
2007-04-17 00:00:00
Yes, the title is rather dramatic but we will see some major shifts in housing this year. The cracks are already forming and it is only a matter of time that things are forced to adjust. The Fed, bankers, lenders, realtors, and all those involved in the housing syndicate are not going to shake this thing up so it will have to be an outside force. Read more... To read the entire article, click on the title link above. Thank you for reading my post.
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BiggerPockets.com-Looking to Advertise Real Estate Effectively? Stop Being
2007-04-17 00:00:00
Doesn?t it seem like every realtor has the same website design, the same blog content, the same business cards . . . basically, the same everything? Doesn?t it seem like all the real estate investors are spinning their wheels with the same marketing, same bandit signs, etc . . . ? You get the point! Read more... To read the entire article, click on the title link above. Thank you for reading my post.
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I'm Going Back to Investing
2007-04-15 00:00:00
I'm tired of being a landlord and going back to being an investor. From 1998 until 2005, I was an active real estate investor. I typically would buy or sell 5 to 7 properties a year in the Long Beach, California area. Those were pretty good times until I bought my 6 unit property. My original plan was to clean it up and do some minor renovations and quickly sell it I knew going in that the property needed roughly 70K worth of improvements. The outside needed landscaping and painting. All the... To read the entire article, click on the title link above. Thank you for reading my post.
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Coppyblogger-The Secret to Effective Content Promotion
2007-04-15 00:00:00
Editor's note-I often find great articles and tips on blogging and investing from websites that don't focus soley on real estate. Here's a great article on how to increase your readership from the guys over at Coppyblogger.com. Hugh published the above as The Two Immutable Laws of Blog ging back in January of 2006. I tried to be a bit more specific with The 5 Immutable Laws of Persuasive Blogging in February of this year. At the core, Hugh was dead on. My five immutable laws focused more on... To read the entire article, click on the title link above. Thank you for reading my post.
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Area Foreclosures Ranked-So Where Are My Leads?
2007-04-14 00:00:00
Editor's Note- I am having trouble getting decent leads especially in my local area of Riverside County, California, but the report below says that my area is 13th in the country. Oh well. Anyway here is a decent article from the Foreclosure Report. A report from the LA Times. "The congressional Joint Economic Committee released a report today detailing the local impact of high-risk sub-prime mortgages and foreclosures. California ranked 14th in the nation for foreclosures per household last... To read the entire article, click on the title link above. Thank you for reading my post.
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Russell Shaw-"This Is The Best Market We've Ever Had"
2007-04-14 00:00:00
I just heard an audio presentation by Russel Shaw over at the Bloodhound Blog and let me tell you this guy is a great speaker. He is basicall pushing STAR POWER System seminars, but don't let that stop you from listening to this podcast. He mentions that when the market was hot in Phoenix there was 35 days of inventory compared to the 10 months of inventory they have now and things weren't that good. Why? He said agents were not really needed. When sales went up, there was a downward... To read the entire article, click on the title link above. Thank you for reading my post.
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Buyers in charge
2007-04-14 00:00:00
NEW YORK (Money Magazine) -- You'll find no better experts on the real estate boom and bust than Joyce and Louis Bertulfo. Between 2004 and 2006 the couple successfully navigated a hot San Jose housing market, buying and selling two homes for a profit. By the time they relocated to Tampa with their three children this January, however, the winds had shifted. The pace of home sales in the area had fallen by 40 percent from a year earlier. Prices were already softening. Read more... To read the entire article, click on the title link above. Thank you for reading my post.
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Realty Times-Flipping Houses in a Down Market
2007-04-14 00:00:00
My team and I flip houses in Michigan, where the housing market is currently experiencing a significant slump. Wherever these dips in the market occur, they often discourage investors, particularly novice investors, from flipping, but you don't need to get discouraged. With the right adjustments, you can flip houses profitably in a depressed market. I suggest three strategies for successfully flipping houses in a down market: Focus on foreclosures. Look for deeper discounts. Buy and hold. Read... To read the entire article, click on the title link above. Thank you for reading my post.
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Does Your Marketing Suck?
2007-04-12 00:00:00
If the money your spending on marketing isn?t growing your business and bringing more money in return, then you have marketing that?sucks. Why mince words right? In fact, the ?marketing most real estate agents do, has little to do with what is needed to grow their business. Just last Christmas, I had an experience that, while unusual, illustrates perfectly the problem with so-called real estate marketing. It was Saturday morning, and I answered the doorbell. At the door, was a well-dressed... To read the entire article, click on the title link above. Thank you for reading my post.
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Flipping Versus Holding - Which is Better for Your Investors?
2007-04-12 00:00:00
Some investors focus on flipping, while others hold on to properties. Which technique does your investor prefer? It really depends on your investors' long-term strategy. If your investor is looking to get money out of the property, then it is obvious flipping will be the technique they should employ. If they are looking to build wealth over the long term then they should hold on to the property as long as it meets their required rate of return. In either event your investor should buy the... To read the entire article, click on the title link above. Thank you for reading my post.
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Subprime Blame Game
2007-04-11 00:00:00
Some 2.4 million homeowners are in danger of losing their homes, many because of bad subprime loans. Critics are pointing their fingers at who is responsible - here are the main targets. Mortgage brokers are charged with steering borrowers to loans they couldn't afford. Appraisers are charged with inflating appraisals put home buyers in immediate jeopardy.Regulators such as The Federal Reserve are charged that they did not use the authority granted them under the Home Ownership and Equity... To read the entire article, click on the title link above. Thank you for reading my post.
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Ten Tax Tips For Your Real Estate Investors
2007-04-11 00:00:00
Editor's Note:Now that tax season is upon us here is a timely article from Forbes.com that you may want to forward to your investor client base. As real estate developers and investors do business throughout 2007, they may face complex tax issues that can strain resources and drain profits. They should keep in mind these tax tips, which can possibly help them save money in the long run. Read more... To read the entire article, click on the title link above. Thank you for reading my post.
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Broker Agent News Interview-21 Things I Wish My Broker Had Told Me
2007-04-11 00:00:00
Editor's Note-Here's an older audio interview from Michael Krisa, "That Inter view Guy" over at Broker Agent News . Frank Cook is a veteran reporter who has written about real estate for the past 20 years. He was a consumer columnist for United Press International before launching his own industry newsletter (Real Estate Intelligence Report) almost 15 years ago. He has been quoted in articles published in newspapers from the Seattle Times to the Miami Herald and from the Los Angeles Times to the... To read the entire article, click on the title link above. Thank you for reading my post.
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The Ultimate Real Estate Niche
2007-04-11 00:00:00
(CNN) -- In the 1960s and '70s they burned their bras and draft cards, marched on Washington, founded Earth Day and vowed never to trust anyone over the age of 30. That was then and this is now. The fact is that many Baby Boomers failed to appropriately plan for retirement. While some have opted to continue working or starting new businesses. Some Boomers are in denial and ignoring the 800 pound gorilla in their living room. The remaining Boomers who have not planned appropriately for... To read the entire article, click on the title link above. Thank you for reading my post.
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Wrong Advice Alert-How a First Time House Flip Went Bad
2007-04-09 00:00:00
I just finished reading How a First Time House Flip Went Bad over at Flipping Online. I would rename the article, How a First Time House Flip Went Bad and How Our Advice Will Make Your Second One Worst.The writer points out six mistakes and what could be done better the next time, but the advice is a bit amateurish. (Note to the reader-the article states 7 mistakes, but the author missed number 5 so there are actually six)Let's start with the first mistake the writer points out:Firstly, putting 10% is OK, but not ideal. John should have used private money or have financed the property at 100%. That money could have been used for fix up rather than being tied up in the property.This is too general a statement and it reeks of late night infomercial advice. An experienced investor will put in as little or as much as it takes to make a maximum return.Another mistake that was pointed out was this:John listed with a realtor too early. The property should have been for sale by owner from ...
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The Possibilities with Seattle Foreclosures
2007-04-09 00:00:00
Editor's Note-Here's a quick article that you can forward to your investor client base who is comfortable investing out of state. They should employ a buy and hold strategy at this point. According to CNN Money the median home price in Seat tle is $363,000, so make sure that the rent can support the mortgage payment, taxes, insurance, etc...Buyers are enjoying them selves since the past year. Most states experienced a considerable increase in foreclosure rates particularly because of the large numbers of sub prime loans that are defaulting. Seattle Foreclosure s are among the thousands of foreclosed properties that are offering great return potential. If you are in the market for hot investment properties, let Seattle foreclosures provide you with many possibilities.Read more...
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An Easter Sunday Bonus From You Tube.
2007-04-09 00:00:00
Here's a very educational series of short videos that show an actual rehab. Recommend it to your prospects who are thinking of fixing and flipping properties. Have a Happy East er .Actual Rehab-Part 1Actual Rehab-Part 2Actual Rehab-Part 3Actual Rehab-Part 4Actual Rehab-Part 5
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Real Estate Agents:What Investors Are Looking For In An Agent
2007-04-09 00:00:00
This post is directed at the real estate agents out there. There sometimes can be an uneasy relationship between agents and investors; investors have a unique perspective which often is different from other homebuyers.Real estate investors represent a special group of clients for agents. As the field gets crowed both with agents (10,000 new Realtors® every year!) and technological innovations, finding a niche will be important for agents who want to thrive as the market evolves.Read more...
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Don't Run Away From All Buyers
2007-04-07 00:00:00
In his ?Home Sellers Should Run from These Buyer Types? article, Marshal Loeb writes about the types of buyers in the home buying marketplace. He states that there are basically three types of buyers.Dream home Buyers who will pay you full price for a home they like.Great-Home Shoppers who will typically offer under the asking price.Bargain Hunters who thrive on finding the best price and may be looking for a fixer-upper.He goes on to further breakdown these groups by writing thinly-veiled descriptions of real estate speculators, I mean investors.One such type of buyer to stay away from is called the Zero-percent Downer. He reasons that if the home-selling price is high, then the mortgage company will have trouble getting a proper appraisal and therefore the sale will not go through. What?The sales price has nothing to do with the Zero percent Downer. If the price is too high, the mortgage company will have trouble approving the loan whether the buyer puts down zero or ten percent. ...
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RSS Pieces Blog-A Year's Worth of Real Estate Blog Ideas, 5
2007-04-07 00:00:00
From the guys over at RSS Pieces.com-Part 5 in this list of real estate blog ideas covers everything from homeowners insurance and natural disasters to blogging listings and local business news. Learn how to create linkable resource posts that give background on your town while offering up quality sources for additional information that children can use for school papers and adults can reference in times of need. See how Realtors across the real estate blogosphere are giving content a unique spin with these 10 real estate blog ideas. 50 down, 314 ¼ real estate blog content ideas left to go!Read more...
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The Foreclosure Market is Heating Up in Dallas
2007-04-07 00:00:00
Looks like the foreclosure market is heating up in Dallas . According tothis article, prices are expected to decline more than 5%."So far they aren't dumping foreclosures, agents who sell the properties say. 'They are cutting prices,but so far not a lot,' said Connie Zetterlund, a Dallas residential agent who specializes in sales of foreclosed homes. 'But because of what is in the pipeline, I think we will be seeing some price cuts. When a neighborhood has so many foreclosures, they have to do something to sell the properties."This is good news for your investors who could buy at a discount and then hold the properties until home prices begin to rise.
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Have You Ever Been Betrayed By Your So-Called Friend?
2007-04-06 00:00:00
Have you ever come to the conclusion that your good friend isn't really a friend at all?I just did.In my innocence I thought that the my mortgage broker was my friend, but now I know he was just after the commission. During the boom times, I put in a lot of business through him and he was all smiles. Hell, he even sent me monthly e-mail updates on the condition of the market. I thought he cared, but I was wrong.A recent post in the popular blog, Lending Clarity.com, showed me the true face of my so-called friend the mortgage broker. I guess he thought I was out of business and had me confused with my distant cousins the "Speculators".The Speculators are a bad lot. The continually ruin the party for the rest of us investors and our so-called friends the mortgage brokers lump us all together.Didn't you know that like every other professional investor, I weigh all the risks as well as the rewards?Didn't you know that I take into account all my projected costs, including mortgage pay...
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The Lead Generation Shootout-How to Compete With New Online Real Estate Mod
2007-04-06 00:00:00
(This is Part 1 of a two-part series from Inman News.)Real estate is being transformed by changes so profound that it may rip the industry apart. If you're still hanging on to 20th century prospecting and by referral techniques as the only tools in your lead-generation toolbox, the coming changes may wash you out of the business if you are unwilling to adapt.The rate of change in our industry is staggering, yet it doesn't begin to approach what is coming. The riptide of change threatens to put you out of business if you are unprepared. This will be especially true for older agents who still struggle to answer e-mail, who have never sent a text message or who have never played an online game.Read more...
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Flippers still profit in real estate slowdown
2007-04-06 00:00:00
Most home buyers are keepers, owning their houses and condos for five or more years. However, even as residential sales prices currently "stagnate" or "plateau" in most cities, according to the latest statistics from the National Association of Realtors and other sources, flippers continue to profit.WHAT IS A REAL ESTATE FLIPPER?There is no official definition, but a real estate flipper is a buyer who acquires a property and holds title less than 12 months. Other names for property flippers are "quick turn specialists" and "speculators."Read more...
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10 ways to become a better blogger
2007-04-05 00:00:00
If nobody bothers to read your blog posts, you might as well just scribble your thoughts on a cocktail napkin. But if you truly want to share your ideas and opinions, check out these pointers for crafting an engaging blog and building a loyal following.Read more...
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Web-Based Maps Provide Data for Your Investors
2007-04-05 00:00:00
Like many cities, Portland, Ore., lets you look at local maps on its Web site. But Portland's maps tell you a lot more than how to get around town.The city makes available free Web-based maps showing things such as land zoning, the frequency of different types of crime, wildfire risks, airport-related noise levels and the location of sewers.Much of the data can also be downloaded and viewed in free software such as Google Inc.'s Earth application. This allows you to zoom through a three-dimensional depiction of Portland, with relevant locations -- such as sites zoned for commercial use -- highlighted in color.Read more...
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Content for Your Real Estate Blog
2007-04-05 00:00:00
Here's a look at what's new in real-estate markets across the U.S. from around the Web that you may put on your blog.(Some links may require registration or subscriptions.)Employers offer housing in FloridaAction sought to protect delinquent borrowersHome prices/sales fall in CaliforniaMortgage trouble in ColoradoProperty tax relief in Michigan
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See How Easily You Can Capture the Boomer Market
2007-04-05 00:00:00
I am going to give you three headlines for your next lead generation campaign and it will be targeted towards the baby boomer generation.Have you ever thought about increasing your income after retirement?If You Don't Plan For Your Retirement Now, You'll Hate Yourself Later.You Don?t Have to Be Rich to Retire on a Guaranteed Income for the Rest of Your Life. The first of the baby boomers is just reaching retirement age and I gurantee you the some of them are scrambling to get their retirement plans in order. Well why not go after that market and target those that will consider buying real estate as an investment?Make this part of your blogging and postcard campaign and become the first one in your farm area to go after this niche. There is plenty of content available that you will be able to use.Happy selling.
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How to See A Property Through An Investor's Eyes
2007-04-05 00:00:00
A successful San Fransisco real estate investor creates a website in 2006 and begins dispensing real estate advice through his blog. His story is both encouraging and his advice is well-meaning.His advice is also dead wrong.I hate to be a critic, but a recent post on the Real Estate Weblog website drew my attention. The premise of the post, " How to See A Property Through an Investor 's Eye" was good, but as I kept reading something didn't hit me quite right.The post stated that the investor purchased a 4-plex in Albuquerque, New Mexico for $170K. According to the investor, once he spends $15K for rehab costs, the 4-plex would be worth $200K and he would net $500 per month cash flow. At a glance the investor has just made $15K in equity plus $6K in annual cash flow. Not too shabby right?Wrong.When you are working with real estate investors, you must advice your client that he or she needs to consider all holding and selling costs in order to truly calculate his cash-on-cash return....
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Realize Big Returns with Real Estate
2007-04-04 00:00:00
The title of the this article reminded me of a late night informercial and after reading it, I don't think I was wrong.As real estate agents, you will run across many beginner investors who will try to use the techniques they have learned from the real estate gurus. If I were you I would become familiar with them as well or at the very least the terms that you will hear. Terms such as "Lease-Options", "Subject-to", etc.. Who knows?Among all the investors you will run into, maybe you will find a client worth his weight in gold.
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