The newest ‘buzzword’ to hit the world of real estate investment is: Real Estate Investment Notes. Now, property notes themselves aren’t new, in fact they have been around almost as long as realty itself. But, the ‘awareness’ of them as “viable investment vehicles” is a new trend that is a direct result of recent “cooling” happening in the realty market in parts of the country. Property backed    .. more …

You’ve heard the news on Fox, CNN, MSNBC and in the local news papers about the current state of the economy, the credit crisis and the declining housing market. The President is preaching gloom and doom an asking us all to pay higher taxes to cover his spending spree. Foreclosures are at an all time high with more to come. Unemployment is the highest it has been in decades and is only likely to    .. 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 …

Picture the scene: a home owner decides to move on and so he quite reasonably asks a local Estate Agent to come and advise him. Let us see how he gets on…I am confident of getting close to 270,000 (pounds sterling) for your home. I have many potential buyers who would love to come and view this house.Sounds very promising. He decides to use this Agent.The Agent organises the Home Information    .. more …

1.The Buyer’s Mantra became “Ready, Fire, Aim”.Restated: Buy any attractive property, and buy it quickly. The only perceived mistake was not getting involved in the feeding frenzy for good looking real estate.Frankly, there was a lot of truth involved in that strategy in a run-away market.The old and wise adage of “look before you leap” turned into “Ready, Fire, Aim”Offer quickly or lose the    .. more …

With the dismal outlook in the real estate market at present, many people who have been doing this all their lives are looking for new ways to increase their earnings. Many have since changed careers, but for those who remain, there is a whole new world just waiting to be explored. Taking your real estate business online might seem like a big challenge to those who have always resorted to the    .. more …

Precisely it is a proven system to prepare your home for sale in such a way it looks most appealing to the prospective buyer. In this process, an Accredited Home Staging professional will magnify the advantages your home already has and would reduce the negatives to the best extent possible.Why do Home Staging?A good question. Well – let’s face it – the US housing market is not what it was for    .. more …

People who invest in real estate tend to make a lot of money. This article is a must-read if you are thinking of becoming a new investor in this field. Here, you will learn about three simple steps that will jump start your real estate investment plan.The first step is making a decision. At the outset, it is important to make a real commitment when it comes to investing in real estate. While real    .. more …

Does this sound like an agent you know?Joe Agent gets a farm list from his title company of everyone in his zip code. He then calls up his favorite postcard print company and tells them what he wants designed.Of course, he wants a picture of a perfectly manicured home on the front side of his postcard, his handsome profile picture in the upper left hand corner on the back side and a cheesy slogan    .. more …

Most businesses are already well aware of the benefits of using call capture technology. However, these same businesses may not know about the risks of not using this technology. A business that is looking to grow simply cannot afford to avoid using call capture because it provides a reliable way to develop quality leads. This is especially important in the real estate industry, as these leads can    .. more …