Welcome to My Neighborhood
I am a school board trustee for my local school district and recently had a meeting with a group of citizens that were unhappy about the traffic around their neighborhood schools. We have an...
View ArticleBeing A Good Landlord Pays Off
I have been a landlord for over 25 years and I’ve learned a lot of lessons about what to do and what not to do, many of which I learned the hard way, aka making mistakes. One of the keys for me was...
View Article7 Essential Elements to Trading Success
It is reported that one of the top reasons new businesses fail is a lack of a system. At Online Trading Academy , we believe in a systematic way of trading and investing. In addition to a system, I...
View ArticleNew QRM Mortgage Rules
This past Tuesday October 21st, the FDIC was the first of six financial regulators to release the final version of the long-awaited qualified residential mortgage rule (QRM) which stems from the 2010...
View ArticleGuidelines To Get Good Tenants
Not everyone can buy property in the best locations, that’s not always possible or profitable. It can be very profitable to buy in lower income areas and it’s possible to be successful with having good...
View ArticleWhat You Must Know About Property Profile Reports
What is a property profile report and why is it important? A property profile report is a preliminary look at the financial and ownership status of a property. I highlighted the word preliminary...
View ArticleHow Home Ownership Can Transform Lives
I love real estate and am grateful for what it has done for my life. I was a young girl raised in a rent controlled apartment by a single mom. I had a good childhood and that apartment was in Santa...
View ArticleHow Investors Can Avoid Forclosure Losses
Buying foreclosures is not a simple business. If done correctly, you could research hundreds of properties a month and only end up buying one or two. Alain Lantiqua, a seasoned investor says, “You...
View ArticleDo I Still Need A Real Estate Professional?
Clark Howard (consumer blogger) pointed it out that “with all the technology out there for home buyers and sellers, do real estate agents really matter anymore?” he continued, “For buyers, the research...
View ArticleThere are Alternatives to Foreclosure
No matter what situation you find yourself in; looking for a property, selling a property, modifying your loan, or getting from under a property, you will need to be persistent and informed. If...
View ArticleDemographic Trends Affecting Housing – Part I
As we start to face the end of 2014 I have decided to do a couple of series on various trends that effect the Real Estate industry. What will create opportunities in the future for Real Estate? People...
View ArticleDemographic Trends Affecting Housing – Part II
In part two of this series we’ll focus on the “Younger Baby Boomers” and part of the Echo Boomers “Generation X.” The Younger Baby Boomers are defined as being in their early to mid-fifties. Generation...
View Article2015 the Year to Take Action
The New Year gives us the opportunity to reflect on the past year and to get prepared for what’s next. We have a chance to set some goals and put the strategies in place to achieve them. I don’t...
View ArticleDemographic Trends Affecting Housing – Part III
As we head into the end of this series it’s clear there will be an increased demand for housing, but that housing may look different than in decades past and home ownership will have different...
View ArticleWhat is a CMA? How do I know if it's Accurate?
If someone was to ask you what your home was worth, what would be your answer? This is what I typically hear, “Well, the guy down the street sold his house for $$$, and my house is much nicer so I’m...
View ArticleWant to Invest Out of State – What Does it Take?
I often hear the following scenario when novice investors get into the market. “I found a house for a great price online in small town USA, so excited. I’m going to buy it and turn it into a rental....
View ArticleRehabbing and/or Staging – Design Trends for 2015
A major shift in design trends happens every 8-10 years. We all can look back and say Avocado Green was the 70’s, soft pastels of blue, green and pink the 80’s, sponge painting and wall murals the...
View ArticleTiming the Market with Real Estate Indicators
We all know the age-old sayings of “You make money in real estate when you buy,” and, “buy low sell high.” These sayings make sense to all of us but the question is, do you know how to do it? The...
View ArticleWhat does a Rental Property Look Like?
Any kind of real estate can be a rental property (providing there aren’t any rules restricting it). I get asked all the time if a Single Family or Condo can be a good rental. My answer: “What do the...
View ArticleReal Estate – It's all about the MONEY
One of the biggest objections I hear from people about becoming a real estate investor is, “I don’t know where to get the money.” It’s easy for us as seasoned investors to say, “Don’t worry, if you...
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