For many individuals, the idea of real estate investing may seem exciting and filled with potential, but also complicated and overwhelming. After all, unless you have a magic eight ball or a time machine that will help you predict the real estate market in the future, how can you determine which real estate listings are going to prove to be a solid investment?

The number of factors influencing your decision making process are often numerous and may leave you feeling uncomfortable with the idea of taking such a large risk. That is completely understandable. And while you can not predict or… Continue reading

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Treasure Hunting-Hidden Foreclosure Gems

Any investor following the real estate market in the past six months or so can tell you that the opportunities available for those interested in foreclosure investment have grown exponentially. Foreclosures are available in every size and shape at almost any imaginable price point. While existing single family homes, condominiums, town homes, and multi-family complexes remain popular foreclosure investments, there is another lucrative foreclosure area perking the interest of those involved in buying foreclosures – newly built homes and construction loans on recently completed but not occupied homes.

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Almost every news report these days is talking about the dire state of the real estate market. Foreclosures have increased dramatically – up 93% from last year. Lenders are faced with massive write off amounts and new construction has slowed as inventory levels of existing homes surged upward. No doubt a grim picture for most groups involved in real estate, but definitely not all. For a few groups such as real estate investors, this downturn in the real estate market and subsequent rise in foreclosures provides an increase in investment opportunities. In fact, many savvy investors worried about volatile stock… Continue reading

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