Archive for October, 2008
BARWA Real Estate Announces QR299 Million Q3 2008 Profit - MarketWatch
Posted on October 31, 2008 at 4:00 pmBARWA Real Estate Announces QR299 Million Q3 2008 Profit - MarketWatch
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BARWA Real Estate Announces QR299 Million Q3 2008 Profit
MarketWatch - ... and executive management decisions aimed at diversifying investment portfolios and mitigating risks. The nature of BARWA's core business is real estate ... |
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Cashing In On Foreclosures And Distressed Properties: A Step by Step Formula (Investor’s Success Series Volume 2) (Investor’s Success Series, Volume 2)
Posted on October 31, 2008 at 3:00 pmSix audio cassettes in hard-plastic 3-ring binder with 132 pages regarding the suject matter covered in the tapes. Read More
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What Can Barack Obama Teach You About Real Estate Investing? - Real Estate News | BiggerPockets.com
Posted on October 31, 2008 at 6:00 amWhat Can Barack Obama Teach You About Real Estate Investing? - Real Estate News | BiggerPockets.com
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What Can Barack Obama Teach You About Real Estate Investing?
Real Estate News | BiggerPockets.com, CO - Anyways, this week I want to tell you what Barack Obama can teach you about real estate investing (and yes, those of you who know me know that I’ma die hard ... |
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Foreclosure Investing - The Pros And Cons Of Investing In Foreclosures
Posted on October 30, 2008 at 7:07 pm
Foreclosed homes can be purchased at several stages. First is the pre-foreclosure phase, then the auction phase and finally the REO phase each of these presents their own set of pros and cons. Familiarize yourself with each of these different types of foreclosures, weigh the pros and cons for each, you may be able to avoid a costly mistakes and headaches through the process of investing in home foreclosures.
Take a look at the possible pros and cons at the various stages of a foreclosure:
Pre-Foreclosure Phase
This is the stage where the homeowner is still in control of the property. Although the loan is in default and the pressure from the lenders is just beginning. The homeowner is usually in a position to sell the property quickly and avoid the foreclosure process all together. This means hue savings and large potential profits for you.
Pros
20-40% discounts on the estimate value
Low or no down payment, due to the built in equity
Research and inspection opportunities
Sales agreements that are flexible
Cons
Home owner may not be reachable
Fierce competition, many investors are trying to buy these type foreclosures
Time to research documents and court filings
Undisclosed or underlying liens against the property
Auction Phase
Possibly the most profitable stage of a foreclosure. Auctioned properties usually offer the best potential profit when buying foreclosures. An auctioned property is sold during a public auction to the highest bidder. If you have done you, research these types of properties are sometimes sold way under market value.
Pros
Greater discounts can be as high as 35-50%
Great ROI, return on investment
Greater potential profit
Cons
Property inspection is generally not available
Postponed auctions mean valuable time lost and research wasted
Large down payments that must be paid at the time of auction
Incomplete research can cost you a lot of money
You may not win the auction at all
REO Phase
An REO occurs when the lender retains the property after the auction phase. If the bids are not high, enough during the auto the lender will bid on the property to seize control and resell it themselves. In most case, the property has no value to the lender until the house sells; in this case, the lender is usually motivated to sell the property fast.
Pros
Discounts of 5-18%
Clear title, free of all liens
Back taxes are up to date
Lenders may do the repairs, or offer additional discounts
Cons
Low ROI, return on investment
Research must be very through
Potential for loss in the end
When investing in real estate, especially in foreclosures there is great risk involved. While the potential to make a substantial profit in foreclosures you need to make sure that, you do your research and fully understand what your risks are. Properties that offer the greatest profit potential are often times the risky investments
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Housing expense ratio reaches alarming levels
Posted on October 30, 2008 at 3:00 pmHousing expense ratio reaches alarming levels
More than 7.5 million American people — almost 15 percent of homeowners nationwide with mortgages — spent half their incomes or more on housing costs in 2007, according an Associated Press report that examined data just released by the U.S. Census Bureau. In addition, about 19 million homeowners — nearly 40 percent of homeowners throughout the [...]
More than 7.5 million American people — almost 15 percent of homeowners nationwide with mortgages — spent half their incomes or more on housing costs in 2007, according an Associated Press report that examined data just released by the U.S. Census Bureau.
In addition, about 19 million homeowners — nearly 40 percent of homeowners throughout the nation — are now considered “financially burdened,” spending at least 30 percent of their incomes on housing.
That’s bad news for countless families located across the United States who are finding it harder and harder to make ends meet.
Of course, hindsight is 20/20. And if mortgages were issued correctly perhaps it could have helped minimize the recent affects of the housing downturn on both sides of the deals (lenders and borrowers).
To do that, lenders and buyers across the board should have followed a safer debt-to-income ratio standard that historically hovers around 28 percent.
Here’s how that looks:
- Yearly Gross Income = $45,000 / Divided by 12 = $3,750 per month income
- $3,750 Monthly Income x .28 = $1,050 allowed for housing expense
- $3,750 Monthly Income x .36 = $1,350 allowed for housing expense plus recurring debt
Clearly, this is not the only reason behind the current economic mess, but it is certainly a contributing factor. Mix in balloon mortgages, rising debt, unemployment, fuel prices and several other ingredients and we can see the reason foreclosures are occurring and the economy is struggling.
For information on how to avoid and/or stop foreclosure click here.
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InvestorLoft.com's Investment Property Search Tools Awarded "Best … - PR Web (press release)
Posted on October 30, 2008 at 1:00 pmInvestorLoft.com's Investment Property Search Tools Awarded "Best ... - PR Web (press release)
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InvestorLoft.com's Investment Property Search Tools Awarded "Best ...
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InvestorLoft.com's Investment Property Search Tools Awarded "Best … - PR Web (press release)
Posted on October 30, 2008 at 9:00 amInvestorLoft.com's Investment Property Search Tools Awarded "Best ... - PR Web (press release)
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InvestorLoft.com's Investment Property Search Tools Awarded "Best ...
PR Web (press release), WA - "InvestorLoft.com is the first-ever listing search platform that's friendly to both the real estate investor, and professional real estate agent or broker," ... |
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Commercial real estate buyers not biting at current prices - MarketWatch
Posted on October 30, 2008 at 4:00 amCommercial real estate buyers not biting at current prices - MarketWatch
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Commercial real estate buyers not biting at current prices
MarketWatch - Vornado, a publicly traded real estate investment trust that owns more than 100 million square feet of property, has lost about $10 billion in market ... |
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Stockholders of Seligman LaSalle International Real Estate Fund … - MarketWatch
Posted on October 29, 2008 at 10:00 amStockholders of Seligman LaSalle International Real Estate Fund ... - MarketWatch
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Stockholders of Seligman LaSalle International Real Estate Fund ...
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Be a Real Estate Millionaire: Secret Strategies To Lifetime Wealth Today
Posted on October 28, 2008 at 6:00 pm
Customer Review: All Fluff and No Substance
This guy is making more money selling the book and his course, and is deluded by his own self-agrandizement. If you want to read some real solid advice, read any of Donald Trump's books. Who hasn't heard of Donald Trump? And who is this Dean Graziozi? What a crock!
Customer Review: Not just another real estate guru!
Dean Graziosi seems to be the only legitimate real estate guru out there today. All the others want to sell you their book, or initial information cheaply, then all they want to do is keep up-selling you more and more junk for hundreds or even thousands of dollars, from seminars, to home study programs to weekend-long "boot-camps!" Dean is different. I bought his "Think A Little Different" course off a TV info-mercial last week BEFORE I even bought his book. The book is great to get you started. He even says right in the book that you are welcome to continue your education with his courses, etc..., but he also tells you that the book is all you need to get started! The book steps you through your first real estate transaction and lays the foundation for a successful real estate investing career. I have tried Carleton Sheets and Ron Legrand with no success at all, but Dean Graziosi is the REAL DEAL! Read More
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