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Category Archives: real estate investing
Taking a Dip
The “winning streak” had to come to an end at some point I suppose. Sales of existing homes fell in February after three straight monthly increases. According to the National Association of Realtors, homes sold at an annual rate of … Continue reading
Mid-Florida Sales Stats for February 2011
The Mid Florida Regional Multiple Listing Service (MFRMLS) has published its stats for the month of February & the sales activity has increased when compared to the same point last year. There were 188 sales in 201 & only 157 … Continue reading
Back in the U.S.A.
Investors like to “hedge their bets” by diversifying their investment portfolios. For example, a certain % in each category of stocks, bonds, index funds, & real estate. Many investors even like to further diversify by looking into markets abroad in … Continue reading
Cash is King
A slew of new rules, regulations and policies have changed the mortgage landscape, thus making buying a new home a bit more difficult & more “expensive.” A few short years ago, first-time buyers accounted for 40% of home sales. Today, that … Continue reading
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Distressed Sales Dominate
It appears that 1 of every 4 sales last year was a distressed sale. RealtyTrac recently reported that 26% of all homes sold last year were foreclosures and short sales. People are targeting foreclosures because of the discounted values. Homes already … Continue reading
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What is a “FLIP” You Ask?
Some of you may have heard the term “flip” used before in real estate discussions. What is a flip? A classic real-estate flip involves the quick resale of a property at a significantly higher price than the purchaser paid. Typically … Continue reading
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Foreclosure Forecast 2011
Foreclosure rates are expected to increase in 2011, after a brief dip in activity at the close of 2010. What prompted the temporary dip? Some lenders put foreclosure on stand-by due to the holidays, but mostly it was a by-product … Continue reading
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