Achieving big profits is something that is desired by every property investor. However, not every property that is for sale has true potential of delivering double-digit returns over the investor’s holding period. Many properties that are up for sale are touted by their sellers and promoters as great investment opportunities, but only some selected ones [...]
Entries from April 2009
Buy Only Properties that Have Big Profit Potential
Apr. 17th, 2009
South Maui: The Safest & Most Prominent Harbor In The World
Apr. 17th, 2009
Do you dream of living out your life on a tropical island paradise? Many people look toward island living as the ideal. To live and work (or retire) in paradise on a daily basis is the dream of countless people. But when these prospective home buyers research islands, more than beauty and a slice of [...]
FSBOs vs. Agent Listings
Apr. 16th, 2009
When investing in real estate you need to consider ways that can get you the maximum returns on your investment. One of the best ways to get hold of viable properties worth investing in and those which can serve as vehicles of good ROI, is to first locate FSBO properties. FSBO, pronounced “fizz-bo”, is the [...]
Low Mortgage Rates Can Boost Investment Returns
Apr. 15th, 2009
Mortgage rates are falling as central banks in the United States and Europe have reduced interest rates to near zero levels. According to the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending March 27, 2009, the average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages in the United States dropped to 4.61 [...]
Demand for Housing? From Consumer Confidence?
Apr. 15th, 2009
On my weekly radio program the warning was issued in October of 2005 that the supply of homes for sale had crested the record high. While numerous home owners, builders, and Realtors were unaware, remaining in a state of false euphoria about record numbers of home sales, and rapidly rising prices, reality was approaching. In [...]
Easy DIY Real Estate Contracts
Apr. 14th, 2009
Are you looking to sell a property and need a basic real estate contract? Real Estate contracts simplify the process of outlining the directions necessary to facilitate a sale and protect both parties legally. It’s important when dealing with legalities to ensure that if you’re selling something as valuable as land or a home for [...]
Avoid Short Sales in Bend Oregon
Apr. 13th, 2009
If you are looking to buy real estate in Bend Oregon I would recommend you avoid Short Sales. Short sales are not a bargain in today’s real estate market. At the time of this article there had been 30 short sales closed in the last 60 days. This is compared to 55 bank foreclosures that [...]
As Foreclosures Hit New Highs HUD Offers Tips
Apr. 13th, 2009
February 2009 hit a new monthly high for number of foreclosures, as reported by Foreclosures.com, increasing by 24 percent since January. Foreclosed residential properties occur when the bank or other secure creditor repossesses and attempts to sell the property after the owner has failed to comply with their mortgage agreement. There are two main types [...]
Property Investment in Australia For Beginners
Apr. 13th, 2009
Under the economic conditions prevailing today, property prices are experiencing a steady decline or staying flat. Property investors face many challenges in today’s property investment market. With drop in prices, investing in a property is more attractive than ever before. But, before you buy an investment property, you must consider your options to see whether [...]
7 Tips To Help Landlords Find Good Tenants Who Stay
Apr. 12th, 2009
Many people consider real estate a great investment; find a great deal, buy it and then find wonderful tenants who stay and basically pay the mortgage for you. And with the current state of real estate, now is a great time to take advantage of the wonderful deals available. It all starts with buying an [...]