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21st September 2009
Without question, one of the enablers in many fraudulent mortgage lending schemes has been a crooked appraiser willing to give a property any value that the Realtor, mortgage broker, or lender wanted. The real estate bubble could not have been inflated to... Read >
Author: Nick Adama17th September 2009
Adjustable rate mortgages will be responsible for a new wave of foreclosures over the next 2-3 years. As a majority of the loans that were given to home owners were risky, toxic loans that came with low teaser rates, which are now expiring and as a resul... Read >
16th September 2009
During the Go-Go years of mortgages (and other financial transactions) there were almost as many variations of mortgages
as there were prospective borrowers. Included in these mortgage loans were stated income loans, sub-prime loans, 100% loans, no doc ... Read >
Author: Ron Stone16th September 2009
Over the last five years I have sold a lot of real estate in many different markets nationwide. In 2003, droves of investors came into the Las Vegas market and purchased single family homes and condos. In 2004, the scene repeated itself in the Phoenix ... Read >
Author: cash is king07th September 2009
A recessed economy and bursting of the real estate bubble have pushed borrowers to the point where they can no longer keep up with payments on their credit cards and consumer debt. For those searching for solutions, the decision often comes down to choosi... Read >
Author: Debt Settle Inc06th September 2009
When homeowners originally obtain their mortgage, there are a huge number of players with roles in the qualifying, financing, real estate transfer, and funding process. If any of these companies or individuals collude to defraud the borrowers, or otherwis... Read >
Author: Nick Adama02nd September 2009
Here's how to make big cash in the Short Sale foreclosure business: Automation. This is 2009. It's all about information traveling at lighting speed. In this article we will cover: How to buy foreclosure property, How to do short selling 99% automated, Ho... Read >
Author: xenoz21st August 2009
News headlines throughout major U.S. cities note record-high commercial vacancies, along with a decrease in the asking price for commercial rental space. As was predicted by several major real estate statisticians earlier this year, the next real estate ... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer11th August 2009
This page will provide resources to Sue Debt Collectors In Michigan. I will discuss fair debt collection practices, and where to find more information and resources on Michigan Fair Debt Collection Laws. If you need further assistance in litigating agai... Read >
Author: Jennifer Stover27th July 2009
As cheap as government tax foreclosure properties can be, they are all that much challenging. This is because there are a number of strings attached to such properties which you need to be well aware.There are currently 1.8 million foreclosure filings tha... Read >
Author: JosephSmithJr26th July 2009
A recessed economy and bursting of the real estate bubble have pushed borrowers to the point where they can no longer keep up with payments on their credit cards and consumer debt. For those searching for solutions, the decision often comes down to choosi... Read >
Author: Isaac Gervais23rd July 2009
Since the collapse of the economy began with the rising foreclosure rate in subprime mortgages, the state of California has become a microcosm of the entire American housing market. With each passing month, the state finds itself closer to filing bankrupt... Read >
Author: Nick Adama23rd July 2009
Arizona Real Estate Listings Are Enticing Buyers
Arizona real estate listings are disappearing like never before! Back in the month of January of 2001, at the height of the real estate bubble, there were 114,402 Arizona real estate listings. The ... Read >
Author: Adam J. Morien 23rd July 2009
Arizona Real Estate Listings Are Attracting Purchasers
Arizona real estate listings are disappearing like never before! Back in the month of January of 2001, at the height of the real estate bubble, there were 114,402 Arizona real estate listings. T... Read >
Author: Adam J. Morien 21st July 2009
As is the American tradition, one of the hallmarks of our culture and an activity a majority of the population engages in at one time or another, as soon as the housing bubble burst, the lawsuits began. Homeowners sued loan originators and Realtors, inves... Read >
Author: Nick Adama30th June 2009
Investing in real estate is big game these days. Hordes of people invest huge amounts of money in real estate. Sadly, not all of them make the kind of profits they dream of.
It is true that real estate investments have the potential for huge gains. Bu... Read >
Author: Kilian30th June 2009
Foreclosed homes are currently flooding the real estate market of entire USA due to the economic recession USA has recently faced. People who had invested on pricey real estate during the first few years of 21st century were grappling to pay their mortgag... Read >
Author: SidselTimu11th June 2009
The course of a financial market, particularly the real estate market, is a long and winding road full of twists and turns and unexpected outcomes. It was certainly foreseeable that banks and builders might fail and the GSEs might need to be bailed out, b... Read >
Author: Robert Bell07th June 2009
It’s known as a bubble but when it bursts, the after effects are definitely not pleasant (as they are when you pop a real bubble). When a real estate bubble (or housing bubble) goes off, it almost blows up the whole economy and leaves investors and prop... Read >
Author: William King05th June 2009
All bailout measures have embedded within them serious issues of moral hazard. Both lenders and borrowers were extremely foolish during the real estate bubble. To bail them out at the expense of the wise and prudent will discourage fiscally responsible be... Read >
Author: Robert Bell18th May 2009
Many interested people are keeping close watch on the real estate market in Denver. It is an up and down affair. Some experts predict the bottom to hit soon. Others say it already has hit. And still more think the market is beginning to rebound. What does... Read >
Author: michael russell 18th May 2009
Many interested people are keeping close watch on the real estate market in Denver. It is an up and down affair. Some experts predict the bottom to hit soon. Others say it already has hit. And still more think the market is beginning to rebound. What does... Read >
Author: michael russell 18th May 2009
Studies show that areas of Aliso Viejo are still hurting from the recession. Now is a good time to rent an apartment here. But in order to find an ideal place in the right neighborhood, you've got to be prepared. That means working with the right rental s... Read >
Author: michael russell 18th May 2009
Foreclosure is a legal right of a mortgage holder or other third-party lien holder to sell the property and use the proceeds to pay off the mortgage. This legal right has a long history and became especially widespread during the current real estate bubbl... Read >
Author: Matt Traverso18th May 2009
FLORIDA
Early Property Boom
In the 1920’s, Florida experienced its first taste of land and property speculation, which led to a land boom. The bubble finally burst in 1925.
Leading up to the 1920’s, the state’s economic fortunes had been on... Read >
Author: peter radford18th May 2009
Foreclosure is a legal right of a mortgage holder or other third-party lien holder to sell the property and use the proceeds to pay off the mortgage. This legal right has a long history and became especially widespread during the current real estate bubbl... Read >
Author: Kevn Smith18th May 2009
Foreclosure is a legal right of a mortgage holder or other third-party lien holder to sell the property and use the proceeds to pay off the mortgage. This legal right has a long history and became especially widespread during the current real estate bubbl... Read >
Author: Matt Traverso11th May 2009
With all of the positive media stories about the new government programs to address the foreclosure crisis and work with homeowners to negotiate predatory delinquent mortgage loans, one would think that the government could do modification programs better... Read >
Author: Nick Adama01st May 2009
The loan reset issue is not confined to those who bought late in the bubble rally of the Great Housing Bubble. Many borrowers are homeowners who refinanced to take advantage of more favorable loan terms. Most loans originated in the later stages of the bu... Read >
Author: Robert Bell17th April 2009
The Boston Federal Reserve Bank has examined a couple of the leading causes of foreclosures across the nation, and neither of these causes are the often-cited "unaffordable mortgage payments" due to resetting loans. The two most important causes of the hi... Read >
Author: Nick Adama17th April 2009
A growing trend during the current recession is squatters moving into foreclosed homes and living in them rent and mortgage free. Although this seems astounding, with the inflated real estate bubble not yet completely burst, lenders reluctant to recognize... Read >
Author: Nick Adama10th April 2009
Buying and selling an house are very particular moments, these are actions that can have a very deep and long lasting impact on our life, so it is better to carefully consider every aspect before proceeding.
The real estate buying and selling acts, jur... Read >
Author: martinapp07th April 2009
"I will tell you how to become wealthy. Close the doors. Be fearful when others are greedy. Be greedy when others are fearful." Warren Buffet
We are currently facing the greatest economic downturn since the Great Depression. Individuals and corporation... Read >
Author: cash is king27th March 2009
Mortgage Defaults Are at Record Breaking Highs! Property Prices Are Crashing! No More Easy Qualifying Loans! Undoubtedly, you’ve seen these newspaper headlines and many like them. It seems like there is nothing but progressively bad news on a daily basi... Read >
Author: Pat Friedl27th March 2009
Foreclosures have popped all over the US because of the housing crisis, a crisis that gave way to a world of opportunities for investors who have always wanted to get in on the real estate market but haven't had a clear shot at it until now. While it is ... Read >
Author: John Sern27th March 2009
There is a very basic rule when it comes to foreclosure investing and business in general, you wait for your commodities to drop in value and when they are low enough you buy them and hold them until they start to appreciate again, there is no such a thin... Read >
Author: John Sern04th March 2009
High returns on investment may be a reward of taking high risk; but taking a high risk may not always result in high returns and worst still results in a financial disaster. Whenever, a company overlooks this fundamental rule of business, then it is boun... Read >
Author: companytransformation17th February 2009
The real estate market can be visualized as a massive pyramid. There are very few multi-million dollar properties at the top of the pyramid, and a large number of relatively inexpensive entry-level properties forming the base. Like any structure, if the f... Read >
Author: Robert Bell10th February 2009
Just as stocks have price-to-earnings ratios (PE Ratios) used to establish relative value, houses have a price-to-rent ratio to establish relative value. Rent is the income or potential earnings a property can produce. It does not matter if the property i... Read >
Author: Robert Bell07th February 2009
Fewer than 10 years ago, Charlotte, NC, was a medium-size city with a strong banking industry. It quickly grew into one of the southeast’s most prosperous cities, drawing revenue from Wachovia, Bank of American and smaller, funds management businesses. ... Read >
Author: michael russell 02nd February 2009
When a borrower cannot repay a loan, the lender may or may not be able to sue the borrower to collect any shortfall. The key difference is whether or not the loan is classified as a recourse loan or a non-recourse loan. If the loan is recourse, meaning th... Read >
Author: Robert Bell28th January 2009
The increased stress of modern life has more and more people suffering from stress overload. The world financial crisis that arose from the bursting of the real estate bubble in the U.S. has put scores of people in a fix. One financial adviser even went... Read >
Author: joalesto22nd January 2009
With the financial crisis brought about by the burst of the real estate bubble, people have been finding it a bit painful to travel and countless families have passed on taking a much needed vacation with their loved ones. News reports of normally jam-pa... Read >
Author: joalesto21st January 2009
Dallas may be a city on the rise, but in 2008 its new home sales tumbled. According to statistics released earlier this month by housing analyst MetroStudy Inc., sales in the Dallas-Fort Worth area dropped by 30 percent in the final quarter of 2008, leavi... Read >
Author: michael russell 16th January 2009
Now that the real estate bubble has popped and the market seems to be near to the bottom, investors are starting to jump back into the market. Many of these investors have been involved in real estate for a long time and have an extensive network of conta... Read >
Author: Wildfire Marketing Group Content Development Team09th January 2009
Owner-occupied residential real estate is viewed by many people as a good investment. Realtors often use this idea as part of their sales pitch. This view is fallacious and it is one of the beliefs responsible for creating an asset price bubble. To unders... Read >
Author: Robert Bell08th January 2009
Comparative rent is the primary method of evaluating the fundamental value of any property. The price-to-rent ratio links the cost of ownership with the cost of rental. This link is direct because possession of property can be obtained by either method. T... Read >
Author: Robert Bell08th January 2009
One of the reasons people shy away from real estate is the fear of a potential real estate 'bubble.' These same people buy stocks, knowing the volatility of them, and say, 'Buy stocks and hold on to them for the long-term.' We do not believe the 'bubble'... Read >
Author: Billy08th January 2009
We've heard the statement many times. Maybe you have made it yourself. 'You know, I've been wanting to get into real estate, but...'
How do you finish that sentence?
'...but I don't know how.'
'...but it's too risky.'
'...but I don't deserve ... Read >
Author: Billy05th January 2009
During the last few years before the market started to turn downward, it was virtually a guarantee that you would be able to sell your home if you put it on the market. In fact, there were many markets that were a virtual hot bed of activity, with biddi... Read >
Author: Roger Gonzales14th December 2008
Now that the real estate bubble has popped and the market seems to be close to the bottom, investors are starting to jump back into the market. Many of these investors have been involved in real estate for quite some time and have an vast network of conta... Read >
Author: Wildfire Marketing Group Content Development Team08th December 2008
It's a wonderful time to purchase a new home now that the real estate bubble has burst and pessimism abounds. You might call it crazy, but I call it honesty. For people who have been thinking about buying a new house, this is the perfect time to do so. Of... Read >
Author: Andre01st December 2008
Safe real estate investing rule: If you have cash flow you can hold on until prices rebound. It just isn't that risky if you never made rising prices a part of you profit plan.
In fact, rents in some areas have continued to climb as the prices of real ... Read >
Author: Steve Gillman01st December 2008
While the masses are wringing their hands over the economy, hooking up with a good real estate investing course can give you the tools you need to survive and even prosper.
How can anybody be so sure about that with a real estate bubble that is defla... Read >
Author: Dennis Woods21st October 2008
The truth is, we are going through the most severe global financial crisis since the days of Great Depression. Originated in USA, economic recession is affecting all the major players of world economy. Governments and major policy makers of world economy ... Read >
Author: Jennie21st October 2008
Amid the panic of investors, brokers, and analysts, world equity markets plunged 20 percent in one week. IBM presented signs of survival as the company prepares to release a full earning report on October 16 that will show a 20 percent jump in profit. The... Read >
Author: John Mehrmann14th October 2008
The city of Fort Lauderdale in Broward County, Florida is a vibrant and thriving economic and tourism metropolitan area. The city's housing markets are viewed to be rebounding from the recent housing crunch, and it's one rebound that is clearly visible th... Read >
Author: Vanessa Doctor10th October 2008
Some are saying the recent mortgage security crisis and resulting bank failures may be ushering in a new Great Depression for the 21st century.
How did we get here?
This is what happened: Banks would grant home loans, then turn around and sell those... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer22nd September 2008
Most people are familiar with the fact that the real estate bubble popped. This has meant some severe challenges for lower income homeowners, or owners who just bought homes that were above their means financially. This is why it can definitely be said th... Read >
Author: Anne Eliason15th September 2008
During the last few years before the market started to turn downward, it was virtually a guarantee that you would be able to sell your home if you put it on the market. In fact, there were many markets that were a virtual hot bed of activity, with bidding... Read >
Author: Heather Seitz22nd July 2008
The real estate bubble may have burst, but the fact remains that real estate is still an attractive investment. You just have to be able to look at the advantages that are presented in the down economy.
Some say that the real estate market is in a dep... Read >
Author: Heather Seitz22nd July 2008
There is no doubt that house prices are falling and that certain areas of the U.S. have become "risky" markets. Home prices have dropped more in the first quarter of this year than at any other quarter in the last 17 years. PMI Mortgage Insurance says hom... Read >
Author: Christian Jacobsen21st July 2008
The credit scoring system that is available within the United States can be quite complex. In order to break it down on a basic level for you, the scoring system is done by three different agencies, each of which will have its own unique number based on ... Read >
Author: Ann Born14th July 2008
Real estate values are on the rope in the US, UK and many other countries - and as house values slip there is little homeowners can do as their investment keeps sliding - but wait and hope that their economies recover, and boost buyers confidence enough t... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer05th July 2008
Zoning in Houston – A Boon or Curse
As compared to other counties, the number of Houston cheap homes and foreclosures are comparatively less. The county has somehow restricted itself to the sidelines where the national foreclosure crisis is concerned... Read >
Author: Kevin Fox23rd June 2008
When considering renting versus buying a home, forget the biased advice of those who think it is always better to buy. Instead, consider the important questions you need to ask. Here are four of them.
1. How long will you be there?
Generally, if you... Read >
Author: Steve Gillman20th June 2008
With the recent subprime market meltdown and the real estate bubble bust, homeowners are realizing their homes are sitting on the market longer. According to the Realtor organization the pending home sales are down this year than this time last year. So... Read >
Author: Get Smart real esate21st May 2008
The real estate bubble may have burst, but the fact remains that real estate is still an attractive investment. You just have to be able to look at the advantages that are presented in the down economy.
Some say that the real estate market is in a dep... Read >
Author: Heather Seitz29th April 2008
Many people in the United States and other places across the world are looking for places where they can invest in real estate, since real estate always makes a great investment. However, instead of investing in their own country, many are actually choosi... Read >
Author: Cerro Fresco28th April 2008
Due to the various Costa Rica real estate trends there are some things that you really should know about before you invest your hard earned money in a property in this area. For instance, due to the real estate bubble having been burst in the United Stat... Read >
Author: Cerro Fresco28th April 2008
Today there are many people, especially baby boomers, who are looking for a place where they can invest their money, and often real estate is a great choice. As people take a look at all their options, many people are finding that a Costa Rica real estate... Read >
Author: Cerro Fresco27th April 2008
Today there are many people, especially baby boomers, who are looking for a place where they can invest their money, and often real estate is a great choice. As people take a look at all their options, many people are finding that a Costa Rica real estate... Read >
Author: Cerro Fresco03rd April 2008
At present, a lot of talk hovers on the worries and concerns related to the current real estate "bubble" , and this seems to be on the mind of almost everyone who is part of the housing market, as well as potential buyers.
Wherever this concern arises... Read >
Author: Vanessa Doctor01st April 2008
We keep hearing about dropping house prices, and of course we know it is true. But the fact is that prices in California have dropped so much that you should consider grabbing up a bargain for yourself.
Recent reports have shown continuing increases in f... Read >
Author: Josh Sloan12th February 2008
Copyright (c) 2008 Robert M. Clinger III
Deteriorating economic conditions have policymakers in Washington, D.C. running around like Chicken Little. As a result of the perceived falling of the sky, these same policymakers are scrambling to come up wit... Read >
Author: Robert M. Clinger III02nd February 2008
It's All New!
Good credit has never been so important. The entire credit landscape has changed over the last year. And 2008 brings new and unprecedented challenges. A leading credit repair expert discusses the ways that you can adapt and thrive in this... Read >
Author: Jim Kemish06th November 2007
I have been asked questions about the so-called real estate "bubble" too many times. The media has made it up and played it up. The fact is that real estate, like everything else in life, repeats a cycle approximately every seven years. Follow the real... Read >
Author: Alan D. Kosinski21st September 2007
The real estate market of Scottsdale Arizona has changed quite a bit in recent years, what with turmoil in the markets and the recent problems in the mortgage and loan industry. It can be nerve-wracking and even dangerous for the uninitiated, but with pro... Read >
Author: Wayne Hemrick16th August 2007
Try to picture being hung upside-down over a yawning chasm. Imagine further still hanging there watching helplessly as the cash in your pockets slowly falls out piece by piece never to be regained as it disappears into the gloom below. Now picture the hom... Read >
Author: Tired Dad Of Four02nd July 2007
Despite the 5 percent drop in new home sales and the slowing pace of home re-sales, which were down 2.8 percent in January, savvy private investors continue to reap hefty real estate profits. In fact, companies that utilize private lenders, like Premier R... Read >
Author: Kris Nickerson01st July 2007
Because of the current downturn in the housing and mortgage market, one of the better real estate investment strategies is the short sale strategy. Quite simply, a short sale is where the bank holding a mortgage allows a real estate sale to proceed even... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer01st July 2007
"There's talk about the real estate bubble bursting," says Neb Essayas, "but what's happening is that sellers aren't making windfall profits anymore. The housing market has been so hot over the past five years that so-called investors could afford to pay ... Read >
Author: Kris Nickerson30th June 2007
For many years the United States saw growth in the real estate market unlike anything anyone had ever experienced. There was a flood of homes being constructed in cities around the county and there were buyers scrambling to purchase homes even before the... Read >
Author: Jeremy Sposato29th June 2007
For smart investors, the slowing pace of home re-sales, which were down 2.8 percent in January, and the 5 percent drop in new home sales, represent nothing but opportunity. In fact, Neb Essayas, founder of Premier Real Estate Solutions, LLC (www.Rea... Read >
Author: Kris Nickerson18th June 2007
The U.S. housing market may be cooling, but savvy investors continue to reap red-hot returns by turning the trend into an advantage. Despite the slowing pace of home re-sales, which were down 2.8 percent in January, and the 5 percent drop in new home sale... Read >
Author: Kris Nickerson04th June 2007
The time has never been better to invest in a home in Greenville, South Carolina. The current real estate market has been remarkably steady in the first few months of 2007 and shows no signs of waning. In fact, the local market has not experienced the fab... Read >
Author: M Shane24th May 2007
The Real Estate Bubble
Ross Craft is the author of "The Cookie Cutter Approach To A Preforeclosure Fortune" and a retired real estate investor who has studied and practiced in the field of real estate investing for a lifetime. Here is his perspectiv... Read >
Author: Ross Craft21st May 2007
Townhouses are becoming very popular in Melbourne these days. For most couples, buying a townhouse is a neat downsizing option, especially after the children have grown up and are starting to leave the family nest to buy their own apartment and house.
... Read >
Author: amos graham12th April 2007
After years of hyper appreciation, the last 18 months has seen a major cool down in the real estate market. Given this change in direction, will real estate prices rebound?
Well, of course they will. Real estate has always been viewed as a good long-te... Read >
Author: Raynor James09th April 2007
If you are an investor in US real estate then there are tough times ahead.
Prices have become vastly inflated in historical terms and values look set to plunge.
Here we will look at the reasons why and what you can o to protect yourself.
In the las... Read >
Author: kelly price14th March 2007
U.S. Bonds are the king of interest rate futures and a great trading market! Here's some valuable hints and kinks taken from actual trading experiences.
When it comes to trading interest rate futures, there's no market like US Bonds! It's the most... Read >
Author: Thomas Cathey05th March 2007
Those who watch television and listen to the media long enough, more than likely will begin to hear about the real estate bubble and its affects on the national economy and stock market. Recently, the media has begun to talk about their theory that the bu... Read >
Author: Tony Seruga, Yolanda Seruga and Yolanda Bishop19th February 2007
As the real estate bubble has burst, selling a home has become more difficult unless you are in one of those areas where things are still good. You can put so much effort into selling, you can forget about moving!
Selling a home is a process that can b... Read >
Author: Lou Ross01st February 2007
At the beginning of 2006, the so named real estate “bubble” across the nation was leaking air. We read opposing views by economists, whose opinions graced the pages of national media and were dependent upon which economic theory they followed. It was ... Read >
Author: John Harris25th January 2007
Real estate prices have fallen across the United States, and most rapidly in the location that were the parts of the real estate bubble going up the most rapidly in the last five years, such as Florida, Arizona, and the Boston, Mass. area. Still, some ar... Read >
Author: AdamHeist24th January 2007
It has become harder to go into personal bankruptcy, but the condition of not paying bills remains whether or not formal bankruptcy is filed. The changes in the bankruptcy code of 2005 have really not changed very much. The cost of going bankrupt has in... Read >
Author: AdamHeist08th January 2007
If you have been reading the news lately, you undoubtedly have heard about the rebound in the housing market. The question, of course, is whether this is an accurate appraisal.
The False Housing Rebound
2006 was a shocker for many new homeowners. T... Read >
Author: Raynor James08th January 2007
Costa Rica is heralded as the most advanced country in Latin America. The modern conveniences, booming economy, and dramatically increased land values all point to this. And that’s not all. Costa Rica is a breathtakingly beautiful country complete with ... Read >
Author: Costa Vista Land06th January 2007
The media was hyping the burst of the “real estate bubble” for a few years before we saw the actual decline. Although all real estate markets go at their own pace, 2006 saw a general decline in real estate value and number of homes sold throughout th... Read >
Author: Cy Yablonsky03rd January 2007
Coming up with the cash to purchase a new home can be a real task. One way to create a bit of wiggle room is to lower your initial mortgage payments by buying them down.
Cutting Mortgage Payments By Buying Down
One of the current concerns regarding... Read >
Author: Dan Lewis30th November 2006
According to the National Association of Realtors, the flourishing condominium market is no longer an advantage for sellers. It has become a buyer’s market across the United States amidst declining sales and median prices. By year end June 2006, realtor... Read >
Author: John Harris20th November 2006
With the current real estate bubble bursting homeowners are eager to find a way to move their home faster. Home automation is a proven way to stimulate the interest of potential buyers, in many cases reducing the number of days or weeks a home remains on... Read >
Author: eHomeXtreme06th November 2006
Many people are looking for ways to increase their retirement income. For most of these individuals, their homes are the greatest asset. A large section of the aging population has failed to plan effectively in order to have sufficient savings at retireme... Read >
Author: John Harris06th November 2006
For months now, the doomsayers have been forecasting a burst in the real estate bubble. The burst has yet to happen. According to data released during the first week of October, the median existing homes for sale price fell in August by 1.7 percent, a fir... Read >
Author: John Harris20th October 2006
Everyone involved in the sale of real estate has a vested interest in the results of a real estate appraisal. The outcome affects the seller, the buyer, the lender, and even the realtor.
A too low valuation of the property by the appraiser could mean ... Read >
Author: John Harris21st August 2006
I think we can make it official: the Real Estate Bubble has officially burst. Real estate data from several of the largest cities in America show home values steadying and, in some areas, beginning to decline. While this is bad news for the average homeow... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer13th August 2006
Despite the hurricanes in 2004, Florida real estate was on fire. Pre-construction developments, commercial buildings, and home constructions dotted the coast. The lenders have a field day handing out mortgages to interested investors rushing to buy proper... Read >
Author: Pat Murphy02nd August 2006
The real estate world is still being bombarded with the luminous thought of the real estate bubble bursting or popping or whatever it's supposed to be doing. High priced markets and hot areas like Miami, Las Vegas and Phoenix have certainly seen a recent... Read >
Author: Robb Beltran23rd June 2006
How would you like to find out about an investment vehicle that is not affected by the topsy-turvy nature of the stock market? How would you like to know about a method of investing that locks in your rate of return, regardless of what happens with the s... Read >
Author: Ted Thomas12th June 2006
One of the nicer things about getting older is a lot of my friends are retiring or are semi-retired. They now have time to participate in some of the things that my career in real estate allows. Case in point, I have a friend who regularly goes yard salei... Read >
Author: William J Archambault Jr03rd June 2006
Many people think that real estate debt is good debt. They think that their mortgage is their biggest tax deduction and is, therefore, a good thing. While it is true that some people get a nice deduction on their taxes, it is not necessarily true for many... Read >
Author: L.K. Hughes20th May 2006
The news is covered in reports of the bursting of the real estate bubble and the economical implications this popping. For several years home prices have skyrocketed in many states. Now many of these home owners are cashing out and looking for areas whe... Read >
Author: mark keller27th April 2006
There is a lot to learn about the real estate industry. What is a lien? How does a land loan differ from a typical loan? Is my home considered an investment property? Fortunately we have the answers to all your questions. Read on and enlighten yo... Read >
Author: Adam Smith27th April 2006
Draper, Utah Real Estate: Why to Buy Now
The real estate bubble has burst. Home values are falling in areas that were the hottest markets, including California and Florida.
Apparently someone forgot to inform Utah. Home values continue to rise in al... Read >
Author: mark keller27th April 2006
Wyoming is becoming one of the most attractive states in the West. Located in the breath-taking Great Plains, Wyoming is the least populated of all the States. There is a lot of room for growth. The current population is estimated to be around 509,294. T... Read >
Author: mark keller14th March 2006
Whether there is a real estate bubble and, if so, will it pop is a popular topic across the country. The real estate marketing in Jacksonville, Florida, however, is a major exception.
The Real Estate Market in Jacksonville, Florida
Jacksonville is ... Read >
Author: Raynor James09th February 2006
Copyright 2006 Chris Anderson
Are you confused about where the real estate investment market is going and what you will do in 2006? Well join the club since many, many people are in your situation. I will tell you that many savvy investors are getting... Read >
Author: Chris Anderson, PhD25th January 2006
There is a lot of fear about the real estate industry. Media reports suggest that the real estate industry is a bubble that is about to burst. But how true is this? Below are two facts that suggest there is no real estate bubble.
Fact No. 1
The rea... Read >
Author: Dylan Miles19th January 2006
With property prices seemingly on the rise and rising quickly in Tampa, there is a lot of talk about a real estate bubble in the US and dire predictions that the so-called bubble could burst, leading to a lack of confidence on the part of investors and pe... Read >
Author: David S29th December 2005
This year brought many changes to the Greenville area with the City's emphasis on revitalization downtown and subsequent projects in the outer edges of the city. In 2003, the National Trust for Historic Preservation gave Greenville its Great American Mai... Read >
Author: Lee Cunningham24th December 2005
1. Find foreclosures
If you have enough cash you can buy homes at the foreclosure auction. Most areas require you to pay cash the day of the auction. The problem with this strategy is that you might run into title problems and many times you cannot s... Read >
Author: Marc Rasmussen02nd December 2005
Owning a home is the original American dream. It's the old frontier spirit, wanting to claim your own tuft of the New World. Then again, these days it also makes perfect economic sense. Experts estimate that all of the homes in the United States alone are... Read >
Author: Donald Lee17th October 2005
San Francisco real estate, one of the USA's supposedly "frothiest" real
estate markets, is no longer an instant jackpot for sellersnow it's just a
jackpot. Buyers, though still facing high prices, now have enough time to
actually think an offer ove... Read >
Author: Joel Walsh27th September 2005
More and more individuals are realizing that real estate is much safer, and a better return on investment than many traditional investment vehicles. Unlike stocks or bonds, real estate investments can usually be liquidated in order for the investor to a... Read >
Author: Nicole Soltau15th September 2005
When is the best time to buy real estate? When buying real estate for investment, smart money does not buy at, or near, the top of the market. Smart money buys real estate at, or near, the bottom of the market.
Historically, real estate often runs in ... Read >
Author: alan korber19th August 2005
California Real Estate: "Bubble" or the World's Greatest Bargain? Copyright 2005 Judith Brickman Senior Real Estate Specialist http://www.judithbrickman.com
A day doesn't pass when a self-anointed talking head doesn't make
solemn noises of "Calif... Read >
Author: Judith Brickman
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