When investing in housing becomes anything other than providing basic shelter, trouble is usually right around the corner – a concept that is no longer what I would call investment. Unfortunately, we’ve just been through another round of this speculative fever that has disrupted all of our markets and turned our economic system on its head. I plead here for a return to sanity, knowing full well    .. more …

Often times buyers make a list of wants and needs for their next home. This list usually includes location (shopping, schools, dining, highways, hospitals, employers, etc;), interior and exterior features, and neighborhood amenities. For people with children, the major concern is always about schools, childcare, and activities. One can say we all have different needs and concerns at different    .. more …

As a professional real estate investor, I am constantly being asked about investing in raw land for a retirement program. I was a CFP (Certified Financial Planner) for about 10 years before I retired and I loved financial planning. So, here is my personal take on the question, and it is my personal opinion. In the final analysis it is your money and you can spend it as you want.I don’t believe raw    .. more …

This article will help you get an understanding about investing. My job here is to show new and seasoned investors how to take their real estate investing careers to the next level. Tax lien investing just may be the way back to financial prosperity for real estate investors who are struggling in this market.But back to the matter at hand. You can really make a living investing in real estate! But    .. more …

When houses are being sold within hours of being offered for sale, it’s amazing how swiftly we forget how important marketing skills and techniques are to making money in real estate. Being able to market creatively is going to be critical to success and financial survival.There’s no real trick to marketing; all you’ve got to do is to have a product that buyers want and are ready, willing, and    .. more …

When houses are being sold within hours of being offered for sale, it’s amazing how swiftly we forget how important marketing skills and techniques are to making money in real estate. Being able to market creatively is going to be critical to success and financial survival.There’s no real trick to marketing; all you’ve got to do is to have a product that buyers want and are ready, willing, and    .. more …

The best deals on the real estate markets are determined by what you get for you hard earned money, and the property location will be a prime factor into the equation. When shopping for a deal, you will want to break down the purchase price and apply it to a smaller denominator to best compare one property to another. The way to calculate the highest and lowest housing units is to divide the total    .. more …

This is an interesting question, and one which requires a reasonably detailed answer for certain. The short answer is – it depends. Several factors must be considered before we decide to place our money into any investment, and real estate is no different. I will start by suggesting that you put into place a system. The system should be geared around the following questions and considerations:1.    .. more …

AP – Sales of existing single-family homes plunged in 2007 by the largest amount in 25 years, closing out an awful year that saw median prices fall for the first time in at least four decades.

California real estate has a wide variety of diverse properties, from condos to vacation homes to single-family residences to apartments. Therefore, while searching home or commercial property in California, having real estate professionals by your side will make your search easier.