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Signs of the Bottom of Your Real Estate Market By M. Anthony Carr

December 6, 2009

We’ve been watching a buyer’s market for so long, we’ve almost forgotten how to see the signs of the building of a seller’s market. Keep in mind, a seller’s market slowly builds (over months) while a buyer’s market can hit overnight. While the National Association of Realtors announced sales of resale homes jumped more than […]

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Buying foreclosure properties at the courthouse steps by Flower

October 28, 2009

Last week I went to the monthly foreclosure sale at the courthouse steps. It was my first time attending a foreclosure sale and these were my observations. When I first arrived, the sheriff was standing higher up on a bench and there were about 20-30 people around him. An assistant passed out a handout of […]

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How To Invest In Foreclosure by Bill Xysillion

October 18, 2009

Foreclosed houses are a fantastic opportunity for a lot of investors to make a lot of cash. Foreclosed houses repeatedly sell at significant discounts which affords buyers a straightforward point of access to start making a profit. Because foreclosed homes are often highly discounted, they can be purchased and sold with a large profit Homes […]

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Only a Tired, Broke Fool Does Everything Himself by Alan Brymer

October 10, 2009

Why do you think most investors get into real estate to begin with? Is it because they like wading through 3 feet of trash inside of dilapidated junkers? Is it because they savor talking on the phone so much that they found a way to make money doing it? Could it be because they enjoy […]

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The 7 Steps To Successful Negotiations For Real Estate Investors Part 2 By: Tom Bukacek

September 30, 2009

Part 2 The following are the eight steps to a successful negotiation: 1- Be prepared. When you are going to visit and begin negotiations with a seller or a buyer, you will want to be informed about the property and the area. Do your homework. The more information you have about the property and the […]

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The 7 Steps To Successful Negotiations For Real Estate Investors Part 1 By: Tom Bukacek

September 27, 2009

Negotiations is not a science, rather it is an art and the degree of success most often depends on the negotiator’s knowledge and application of various tips, strategies, and tactics. No matter how good you are, you will not always be able to produce a successful negotiation. Some negotiations inevitably fail to achieve agreement. But […]

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Real Estate IRA LLC – How Do I Set Up an Account? By Paul Sundin

September 22, 2009

There is no doubt that the real estate IRA process can be complex. But transferring assets or funds into your self-directed is quite easy. Once you have chosen your custodian, you need to arrange to move your existing IRA(s) or SEP IRA(s) into the new account that you have set up or to “roll them […]

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The Real Estate IRA – How Do I Find a Qualified IRA Custodian? By Paul Sundin

September 21, 2009

So once you decide that a real estate IRA is right for you, you must make sure that you find a qualified and reputable custodian to handle your account. Now remember – most custodians do not handle self-directed IRAs. In addition, many do not handle real estate, so it is important to select a custodian […]

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President Obama’s Federal Loan Modification – Learn the 4 Step Formula Used by Your Lender to Qualify You By Susan V. Gregory

September 17, 2009

President Obama’s federal loan modification plan uses a standard 4 step formula to determine which homeowners qualify for a loan workout.  You can learn this basic formula and have a lot more control over whether you are approved for this government plan.  All lenders who participate in the federal Home Affordable Plan have been mandated […]

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Get Your Lender to Say YES!

September 13, 2009

While most people know that a good credit rating is an important part of being approved for a mortgage loan there are other things that a lender looks at when making the loan decision. When deciding whether or not to approve a mortgage the lender looks at several elements; the credit report is only part […]

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