Recession Alters Migration Patterns in U.S.
By MARK WHITEHOUSE The recession has had a profound effect on migration patterns in the U.S., reversing the flow of people to former housing-boom states such as Florida and Nevada, the latest...
Fannie Mae Relaxes Rules for Once Troubled Borrowers (Investor Opportunity?)
So Government mortgage giant Fannie Mae has just announced some interesting new mortgage underwriting guidelines in an April 14th bulletin to lenders. And among them is a tasty little tidbit...
The best housing markets in the country are in…Florida? Chart of the Day
If you measure “best” as “best aligned for price stability over the next 12 months,” perhaps they are. If you’ve followed our previous Chart of the Day(Chart of Most Days? Some...
How Real Estate Investment Clubs Work
You may have heard there's still money in real estate. It sounds interesting, but all the same, you're a bit confused by the ins and outs of the market. What are REITs?...
Top 8 Worst Real Estate Deals on Record
Notorious Property Deals and Why They Failed Bad real estate investments are a given. Even pros make errors and encounter unforeseen circumstances. Here are 8 of some of the most public,...
How Do We Start Investing If We Have Bad Credit Without Partnering Up?
Many investor have this concern. As an Investor I believe there are always options available for us. Here are some things that can be done: One assumption, some cash (probably several thousands at least) will...
In real estate: Optimism, globalism the talk at national conference in Tahoe
By Matthew Renda sierra sun Those two ‘isms' are what best reflect the current state of real estate, professionals say Live coverage Wednesday Realtors from all over the United States have descended...
7 Things NOT To Do While In The Middle of A Loan Transaction
Obtaining a loan is a critical side of your home buying. In times of tough lending environment it is important to be ready for getting a loan. Here are some...
Why Buying Your Home in The Bay Area Makes More Sense These Days
Historically the Bay Area (for the most part) is an expansive place to buy your own home. A combination of three important factors creates a rare opportunity, for home buyers, to...
What Happened to the Housing Market in Silicon Valley
Notice a few interesting points: 1 – From the peak of 2007 to the bottom of June 2009, the average home price in SC County dropped by 45%. 2 – Since June...