Mortgage Delinquencies Decline Across the U.S.
According to a recent survey released by the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), the “latest delinquency numbers represent significant, across-the-board decreases…
National Economic Outlook (February 2011)
Although the economy has officially been out of recession for quite some time, those aspects of economic behavior most important…
Why Real Estate Investors Love Inflation!
Investors love real estate because it acts as a hedge against inflation. This occurs for several reasons: One, on an…
What is a Short Sale?
You may have heard the term “short sale” and wondered what it referred to – and what kind of opportunities…
Diversification in Real Estate
You normally hear the term “diversification” from financial planners and stock brokers. But you don’t hear the term used so…
Real Estate Is a Business!
Real estate is a business – plain and simple. You’ll need to plan, analyze, negotiate, write offers, manage, market, and…
Active vs. Passive Investing
In real estate, there are two basic concepts of investing – active and passive. Passive investing is typically your buy-and-hold…
Understanding Market Cycles
In order to make profitable investments, it’s vital for you to understand the cycles of the real estate market because…
The Roots of Appreciation
Even during the Great Depression some people made money. The same holds true today despite one of the toughest economic…
