How a Recession Works

How does a recession happen and why? Read More...
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Does this sound like what RE investors do?

Other People's Money - OPM. The key to success for real estate investors. Also the source of some of the problems in the worldwide finance sector. Read More...
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Fail to pay your mortgage in CA? Jail awaits you

Despite objections from consumer advocates, in the last two weeks California judge Jed Clampbet has sent 142 delinquent homeowners to state prison for up to three years each, for failing to honor their home mortgage obligations. Read More...
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Fed Economist Questions Home Equity-Spending Link

Federal Reserve Bank of New York economist Charles Steindel questioned the magnitude of declining housing equity’s effect on consumer spending. Read More...
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The Federal Housing Finance Regulatory Reform Act of 2008

Efforts to help stem the foreclosure crisis while to reforming regulations specific to Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and the Federal Home Loan Bank system Read More...
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What does it mean? DOJ and National Association of Realtors settle lawsuit

On May 27, 2008, NAR and the U.S. Department of Justice reached a favorable settlement, concluding a two-year DOJ investigation concerning the MLS. Read More...
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No crash in the US according to Goldman Sachs

Goldman Sachs publishes a study that shows the US has not had a property crash so far. Read More...
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3G iPhone in June?

Is it time for the next generation iPhone? 3G support and more countries. Anything else? Steve rarely lets the full story out before an announcement. Read More...
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What to offer for an REO property

I was recently sent an email asking "What should I offer the bank" on for an REO property. I explained how they need to compute their Maximum Allowable Offer (MAO) and then start lower.

It does not matter what the seller wants or even what other buyers might offer. As an investor you need to focus on the number that works for you. That number many times is determined by how you expect to exit the deal if the seller agrees to your offer. Read More...
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Tax tips for home office users

Tax tips for US real estate investors. The focus this time is on home office deductions. Read More...
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