The top 7 mistakes Realtors make while doing short sales make these listings more hassle, and far less likely to close, and end up costing agents money. Mistake #1 – Not knowing the listing is a Short Sale from the very beginning. If you don’t know that a home needs a short sale to get [...]
Entries from February 2009
7 Biggest Mistakes Realtors Make While Doing Short Sales – Mistake #1
Feb. 28th, 2009
Why is Indianapolis a Great Rental Market to Invest Into?
Feb. 27th, 2009
Rental real estate offers both the potential for capital appreciation and current income for real estate investors. Are you looking for a great rental real estate market to invest into? If so, consider evaluating Indianapolis. As the economy continues to struggle, many investors are turning to real estate investing for capital preservation, current income and [...]
New Orleans Real Estate Screams Opportunity For Those With The Means To Buy
Feb. 27th, 2009
While housing market in the rest of the country is suffering and looking bleak, New Orleans seems to be making it through this economic crisis relatively unscathed. Like the rest of the nation, the area suffers from high unemployment, tighter and harder-to-get credit, and an overstocked inventory of homes for sell. The number of foreclosures [...]
Louisiana Real Estate is a Prime Investment Opportunity
Feb. 27th, 2009
If you’re considering purchasing real estate, Louisiana might not be the first place to enter your mind. Many Louisiana residents are still dealing with the aftermath of 2005’s devastating Hurricane Katrina. The unpredictable economy and increasing foreclosures across the country are also deterring many potential buyers and investors; however, those with good credit or funding [...]
Changing Appraisal Methods would Prevent the Next Housing Bubble
Feb. 27th, 2009
Investor confidence in the market for CDOs and all mortgages was shaken during the decline of the housing bubble, and rightly so. Investors were losing huge sums, and nobody clearly understood why. There was a widespread belief these losses were caused by some outside factor rather than a systemic problem enabled by the lenders and [...]
Regulatory Solutions to Prevent the Next Housing Bubble
Feb. 27th, 2009
The regulatory solution proposed herein is simple, yet far reaching. It comes in two parts, the first is to limit the amount lenders can loan to borrowers with a rather unique enforcement mechanism, and the second is to increase the penalties for borrowers who commit mortgage fraud. The following is not in legalese, but it [...]
Are You Looking For The Property In Thailand
Feb. 26th, 2009
Thailand is a country of southeastern Asia that extends southward along the Isthmus of Kra to the Malay Peninsula. The capital and largest city of Thailand is Bangkok. It is also the country’s center of political, commercial, industrial and cultural activities. Bangkok is known in Thai as “Krung Thep Mahanakorn” or more colloquially, “Krung Thep” [...]
Prevent Foreclosure Secret – How To Stop, Avoid Or Delay Foreclosure With These 4 Words!
Feb. 26th, 2009
If you’re in the midst of a foreclosure process or about to be then you may or may not have contacted an attorney for assistance. Or you may not be able to afford an attorney and have to go it alone. Well there are a number of things you can do to prevent foreclosure, delay [...]
What Is Foreclosure And Why You May Care?
Feb. 26th, 2009
Nearly one in ten Americans or 10,000 people a day are now in some stage of foreclosure now. Foreclosure is a legal process in which you can possibly lose your home due to a violation of your agreement with your bank (or other lending institution). You are required to leave your home. Your home becomes [...]
Unique Real Estate Opportunities in New Orleans
Feb. 26th, 2009
There are few places in the United States with as rich and fascinating history as New Orleans, Louisiana. Real estate in the area is characterized by striking architecture and a blending of many styles, making the city an eclectic and charming mix of old and new. Although the real estate market is currently in a [...]