Citigroup has been rolling out a new ‘deed-for-lease’ program to delinquent homeowners. Will it help, who will it help and why are they doing it?Read More
Is this a good time to become a real estate agent or is there a better option? Becoming a licensed real estate agent can be an attractive and exciting proposition. We all here how “overpaid” they are, it looks so easy and with so many fewer Realtors from Connecticut to San Diego and the market...Read More
Is getting into real estate with your significant other a smart move or a sure fire way to sabotage both your finances and relationship? Many couples come together as a real estate agent or real estate investing team. Some become incredibly successful, dominating power couples; others find it completely destroys their relationships and careers for...Read More
Despite Facebook’s horrific IPO flop many investors focused on flipping real estate are certainly wishing they had moved to cash in on the areas hot market a little earlier. So for those who missed the windfall where are the best places for getting ahead of the curve and flipping real estate now?Read More
Real estate investing is picking up steam and many new investors are jumping into the market along with those that are finally returning to the market after a few years off. However, there is a big difference between those who waddle along doing a few deals here and there and those who really achieve incredible...Read More
Bank of America has announced it is increasing its incentives to homeowners who opt for short sales, to up to $30,000 in cash to walk away with.Read More
Forget about flipping houses this year. With more families opting to pay for a lease rather than a mortgage, the decision to rent out properties is now the most popular real estate investing decision you can make. But before you go and buy all those foreclosures in your neighborhood, there are a few things you...Read More
It looks like the presidential candidates are finally paying attention to the housing crisis. In this Tuesday's State of the Union speech, President Obama touted his settlement with big banking. The settlement would dampen the startling foreclosure rate by giving $25 billion to homeowners who are underwater on their mortgages. Immediately after the speech, White...Read More
Do you know how your candidate plans to fix America’s housing problem? If you don’t, then you better start doing your homework. The race to win the Republican Party’s nomination for the 2012 presidential election has kicked into high gear, and it’s time for the nominees to explain how they intend to fix the country’s...Read More
Forget about flipping houses. If you want to make some real money on the housing market in 2012, help out the White House and start renting out foreclosures. This past Tuesday, the Obama administration announced that it’s working on a pilot program to sell off batches of Federal Housing Authority-owned foreclosures around the country –...Read More