foreclosure learning center articles
Realtor Guru’s: The Importance of Using a Specialist!
In the real estate market no two properties are alike. Since real estate covers such a wide variety of property types, locations, and transactions, naturally within the real estate profession there are a wide range of specialists. Most Realtors focus on either commercial or residential property, some concentrate on leases and rentals,
continued...› | 10/30/2008
Grab a Partner and Make Some Dough
One of the most frequent questions I get from Property Ladder viewers has to do with partnering up with friends or family members to invest in real estate. Whether you want to flip a property or hold onto it long-term, collaborating is appealing for a number of reasons. Joining forces may allow you to
continued...› | 10/30/2008
Pre-foreclosure: Winning the Race Against the Bank
We’ve all seen the late-night infomercials, back-dropped by a tropical paradise: “Make a Million Dollars in Your First Year” — just send us a check for a few hundred bucks and we’ll teach you how to make your dreams come true — by selling items on eBay, installing Internet kiosks, or you guessed it, buying and selling foreclosures.
continued...› | 10/23/2008
The Forces Of Foreclosure: Not Even The Rich & Famous Are Immune
The current foreclosure market began as cocktail party gossip or rumors around the water cooler at work, but has now reached star power status, stealing headlines from the real celebrities. The news has recently been totally dominated not by Britney Spears, Paris Hilton, or the hottest contender on American Idol,
continued...› | 10/23/2008
How to Be Taken Seriously in the Foreclosures Market
Buying foreclosures like those listed on ForeclosedHomes.com is easy and anyone can do it. But if you plan to become a foreclosure investor, it helps to have some insight and understanding of what your role in the overall process will be, and how to present yourself in a professional manner.
continued...› | 10/23/2008
Treasure Hunting: Hidden Foreclosure Gems
Any investor following the real estate market in the past six months can tell you that the opportunities available for those interested in foreclosure investment have grown exponentially. Foreclosures are available in every size and shape at almost any imaginable price point.
continued...› | 10/15/2008
What to Consider When Preparing a Bid for a Foreclosure
Foreclosures offer great opportunities for those who are interested in buying and/or investing in real estate. If you have the time to do a little homework and pick through the various foreclosure listings currently on the market, you will probably be pleasantly surprised at the number of foreclosure properties that meet your specific needs.
continued...› | 10/15/2008
Buying Foreclosures in a Market Downturn
Virtually every news report these days talks about the dire state of the real estate market. Foreclosures have increased dramatically – up 93% from last year. Lenders are faced with massive write off amounts and new construction has slowed as inventory levels of existing homes surged upward.
continued...› | 10/15/2008
IRAs and Real Estate
Who hasn’t heard the word diversification when talking about building an investment portfolio? Everyone knows just how important it is to spread your potential risk across a variety of investments, but few people are aware that you can invest in real estate using money from certain individual accounts, know as self-directed IRAs.
continued...› | 10/8/2008