January 2011
Real Estate Interviews by Ronald Sklar | January 31, 2011 
The unpleasant business of foreclosure has become big business these days: big, scary business, and certainly not for the delicate of heart. Rick Sharga, Vice President of the foreclosure monitor called RealtyTrac, keeps an unblinking eye on the subject. In the process, he is uncovering data that is surprising him – and us – more [...]
Read the full article → Housing by Ryan Hinricher | January 31, 2011 
This week housing market news was largely bearish with declining home prices being the top story. Also are interest rates closing in on last year’s rates? Mortgage activity is reversing to the negative as well. But a sliver lining in new home sales keeps analysts optimistic. Case-Shiller: Home Prices Continue 2nd Slide Home prices continue [...]
Read the full article → Real Estate Investing by Jason Hanson | January 30, 2011 
There are a lot of “secrets” about sales that most people don’t understand. For example, if you offer a strong guarantee – such as a 100% no-questions asked money-back guarantee – your business will make a lot more money than if you didn’t offer the guarantee. Far too many wimpy entrepreneurs are afraid of the [...]
Read the full article → Real Estate by John Fedro | January 29, 2011Severe wind storms can be a manufactured home owner’s worst nightmare. Thankfully since 1976 there have been new safety standards created and modified to help regulate and protect the nearly 22 million manufactured home owners during natural disasters. Below is a visual inspection checklist to help keep your manufactured home safe in the event of [...]
Real Estate by Douglas Lazovick | January 29, 2011The new year is upon us and many are looking to expand their real estate investments to new markets. But where does one go? It’s probably not a bad strategy to invest in areas that are expected to appreciate. Clear Capital Home Data Index has recently released their forecasts for 2011 market valuations. I’ve decided [...]
Real Estate by Jim Simcoe | January 28, 2011The Super Bowl is finally almost here. As a die-hard New England Patriots fan, the past two weeks has been tough for me but I am still looking forward to a great game. Teams that win Super Bowls share two common traits: A great game plan A bit of luck It’s the same for green [...]
Housing by Marty Boardman | January 27, 2011 
Ever had to purchase a new cell phone before you were eligible for an upgrade? Maybe you spilled something on it or if you’re like my wife you dropped it about 300 times and the phone finally died? Last week I found myself in this vulnerable position. My options were very limited. I could buy [...]
Read the full article → Real Estate Law by Clint Coons | January 27, 2011 
I have gathered from several responses to my prior post on “C” corporations versus “S” corporations that many active real estate investors prefer the “S” status. The reasons cited for “S” status are flow through tax treatment, i.e., you do not have a separate taxable entity to contend with, and employment tax minimization. For many [...]
Read the full article → Commercial Real Estate by Duke Long | January 26, 2011It is estimated or may be propaganda from the commercial real estate brokerage community that at least 90% of all transactions involve a commercial real estate broker. True or not if you want to invest, develop, buy or sell commercial real estate you will need or want to use a broker or a brokerage firm. [...]
Real Estate Investing by Kevin Kaczmarek | January 26, 2011 
How do you know a diamond from a cubic zirconia? Ask yourself that same question the next time you consider a land contract for purchase. Are you buying a diamond or cubic zirconia? In the last week I have been invited to participate in several webinars, conference calls, and meetings about buying land contract notes. [...]
Read the full article → Real Estate by Melissa Zavala | January 25, 2011 
Do you remember that game show that was on a few years back called The Weakest Link? Don’t quote me on this, but I believe it originated in the United Kingdom, and later was on television in the United States. In the program, the host(ess) would ask general knowledge questions and the ultimately eliminate those [...]
Read the full article → Real Estate Tips by Joe Manausa, MBA | January 25, 2011I am always amazed when I see the typical real estate agent do their one deal of the year. Mostly, their customer is a family member who felt compelled to work with them because after all, “it’s family.” But what about all of the people who just work with the first agent that they find? [...]
Economy by Jeff Brown | January 25, 2011Most of us here have been reading various reports the last several years showing housing starts, financing trends, underwriting restrictions, and home prices in general. The cold stats are one thing, but it’s the end game analysis that separates us, right? You conclude one thing, your neighbor goes a different way, with both of ya [...]
Real Estate by Bill & Jackie Patterson | January 24, 2011Dealing with different personalities, points of view and agendas when working with any board or committee can be very challenging. People join the boards and committees of non profits, government, and other organizations for many reasons. Without these boards, the organizations would be in constant chaos; sometimes they are in constant chaos with the boards! [...]
Housing by Ryan Hinricher | January 24, 2011Are we seeing improvements in the housing market or is it just a dead-cat bounce? This week we discuss existing home sales, interest rates, housing starts, building permits, and builder confidence. Existing Home Sales: Month-Over-Month Improvement, Down on Year According to the National Association of Realtors, December existing home sales were up 12.3% over November [...]
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