In part one of “Abandoned Properties, One of the Best Kept Money-Making Secrets”, we explored the great profit potential in this unique real estate investing niche. Although some of these properties might be the result of a foreclosure or other distressing event, remember that we’re helping the owner with his/her “house headache” when we invest [...]
Entries from May 2009
Abandoned Properties – One Of The Best Kept Money-Making Secrets – Part 2
May. 4th, 2009
Time to Buy Real Estate in Wichita Kansas
May. 4th, 2009
If ever there was a good time to invest in real estate, it’s now. Seriously. We happen to believe the bottom is in. Regardless of whether it is or isn’t there are several factors that bring me to the conclusion that it is time to buy now. The first is that the banks need money. [...]
Helping Your House Sell
May. 4th, 2009
In these tough economic times, many people are concerned over whether or not they will be able to sell their houses if they need to. Potential buyers are becoming increasingly picky since the prices of many homes (if not all homes) has taken a dramatic fall over the past year. Therefore, more homeowners are having [...]
Chandler Arizona Real Estate Market Continues to Strengthen
May. 4th, 2009
Chandler Real Estate Market Sees Growing Buyer Demand, Lower Inventory, and Higher Sales Activity Chandler, Arizona’s real estate market continues to experience rapid improvement as buyer demand and inventory levels show signs of market recovery. Current Chandler home inventory at levels not seen since April 2006. Meanwhile, buyer demand, as measured by the number of [...]
Inspecting A Home Inspector – What Should You Expect In A Home Inspector
May. 4th, 2009
You’ve decided you need a home inspector because you’re either buying a home or selling one, and you want to do it right. Out of curiosity you sit down at the computer and do a Google search to see what qualifications a good home inspector should have, and you get a little scared. The first [...]
If You Are Selling A Home, A Home Inspection Helps Seal The Deal
May. 4th, 2009
You have heard the horror stories. A friend buys a home that is now literally crumbling around her. Somebody took shortcuts, and her home was not inspected before she bought it. Now she is stuck and can not do anything about it. A home inspection before the sale would have made the deal honest and [...]
Investment in Denver Real Estate is Wise a Decision
May. 3rd, 2009
Being the capital and largest city of Colorado, Denver is an ideal choice for any real estate investment. With an elevation of 5,280 feet, it had been nicknamed as the Mile-High city. Denver is the twenty-sixth most populous city in the United States, having a population of 598,707 in 2008. Denver was founded as a [...]
Abandoned Properties – One Of The Best Kept Money-Making Secrets – Part 1
May. 3rd, 2009
When I began my career as a real estate investor in 1985, I stumbled across a little known area of real estate that had the potential to make us a ton of money. This was an area of the market that went unnoticed by most people. This was the area of abandoned properties. How To [...]
Mortgages 101 For Home Buyers
May. 2nd, 2009
A mortgage is an agreement between a lender and borrower where the borrower puts up a piece of real estate as collateral for a loan to purchase that property. There exist many different types of mortgages with many different options. Outlined below is a handful of different mortgage types and some of the options you [...]
Owe More Than Your Home is Worth – Now What?
May. 1st, 2009
If you own a home in a declining market such as South Florida, then you may have a rude awakening when you find out how much your house is worth in today’s market, especially if you need to sell or refinance in the near future. Some home owners have the flexibility to wait out this [...]