Archive for the ‘Real Estate’ Category

Short Sales - Solutions and Investing Opportunities

Friday, October 30th, 2009

As we near the end of a default cycle in the Real Estate market, there are a large number of unique opportunities available for those that are in need of assistance, as well as investors. While foreclosures are still high, lenders are finding new ways to prevent an unmanageable increase in ...

REO Growing Inventories = Good Buys?

Tuesday, June 17th, 2008

With the surge in foreclosures over the last year, Mortgage companies are beginning to gain large amounts of property. When property is sold at foreclosure, the Mortgage lender typically bids at or near the loan payoff amount. With historically poor underwriting decisions, lenders are now finding that many foreclosed properties ...

Should I use a Realtor to Sell my Home?

Thursday, June 5th, 2008

A question that I am often asked is if a Realtor is truly necessary to sell a home. The answer is almost always no, but you probably should. Realtors provide a very important service to both buyers and sellers of real estate. The key is to find a Realtor that will ...

Divorce and the Hidden Credit Dilemma

Wednesday, April 16th, 2008

Divorce is an unfortunate occurrence that is extremely common. Though much of the pain associated with a divorce occurs throughout the actual mediation and trials, there is often a dormant pain that can appear, sometimes years later. Unfortunately, many divorcees do not recognize this problem until it is too late. With ...

Becoming a Landlord

Tuesday, April 15th, 2008

With the continuing struggles of the credit industry, it is becoming more and more difficult for individuals to obtain financing to purchase a home. As a result, leasing property is beginning to grow in both occupancy and rental rates throughout the country. This shift could result in a number of ...

Current Mortgage and Real Estate Concerns…and Opportunities

Saturday, March 8th, 2008

If you have turned to the news at all in the last year, you have undoubtedly seen the large number of foreclosures and falling home prices throughout the nation. Due to previously booming years of housing price increases and easy credit underwriting, a bubble was created that was sure to ...