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Housing Markets Continue their Decline
For-sale signs are sprouting up like dandelions in today’s housing markets, which is extremely bad news for anyone looking to sell their house. Earlier this week, one report showed housing prices falling some 14.1% nationall in March from a year earlier while a second showed sales of new homes near their lowest levels since 1991.
Markets […]
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24Jun2008 | Justin Kuepper | 0 comments | Continued
Condos as a Temporary Solution
With such an incredible problem with prices in the housing markets, how does one know what to do, or where to go? As housing values are depreciating and it’s getting harder and harder to sell houses, it is now suggested that condominiums may be the best option.
Condos offer flexibility in your living, short or long-term, […]
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14Apr2008 | Justin Kuepper | 0 comments | Continued
Mortgage Advertising Remains Shady
Promotions for cheap loans and easy credit are continuing strong despite a weak mortgage market and a horrible subprime meltdown. The difference is that lenders have moved on from the “Bad credit? No problem!” pitch and onto targeting those who have good credit and plenty of home equity. Since fewer homes are being sold, mortgage […]
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4Apr2008 | Justin Kuepper | 0 comments | Continued
Leasing a Storefront Property
Storefront properties are those that have visibility from the street and are typically great investment properties given their low tenant turnover compared to office properties. Many storefront investment opportunities come in the form of outdated commercial or even residential properties located in downtown areas that can be improved or converted to lease for a steady […]
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24Mar2008 | Justin Kuepper | 0 comments | Continued
Time to Buy Commercial? Zell Thinks So!
Has the commercial real estate market hit a bottom? Chicago real estate financier Sam Zell seems to think so after he recently disclosed a 7.7 percent stake in Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide. Many see this major purchase as a sign that his opinion on the market may be turning after he began selling the […]
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Top 5 Mistakes of Commercial Real Estate Investors
Ignoring Local Market Conditions - The local market is one of the two main considerations that you need to make before starting a commercial real estate project. After all, a good property doesn’t do much good in a poor market and visa-versa. It is important to analyze demographics and trends in the area in which […]
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19Feb2008 | Justin Kuepper | 0 comments | Continued
3 Lease Option Tips You Need to Know
Lease options can be extremely profitable, but there are some pitfalls to using them. The biggest problems arise when the seller decides not to live up to his end of the bargain, which can cost you thousands in legal fees and time in order to kick him out. Here are a few useful tips that […]
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Estimating a Property’s Value
One of the most difficult things that a real estate investor has to do is determine how much to pay for a property. Overpaying for a property is widely-known as the #1 reason that many newcomers fail to make it as profitable real estate investors. Unfortunately, this is a costly and fatal mistake that marks […]
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How to Rent Out a Second Home
Many people purchase second homes as vacation destinations near beaches or mountains. They can be a great investment for the long-term, but a second mortgage can put a strain on your budget. As a result, many people choose to rent out their second homes in order to recoup some of the costs associated with owning […]
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7Feb2008 | Justin Kuepper | 0 comments | Continued
Dealing with Prepayment Penalties
Prepayment penalties can be a pain in the neck for commercial real estate investors seeking to refinance their properties. However, it may be worth the penalty if you are able to refinance at a much lower rate, higher dollar amount, or both. This article will explore how you can address these issues and determine if […]
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