National Economic Outlook (December 2011)
Although the overall health of the economy is of interest to everyone, if you're a banker you particularly want to…
The US Appetite for Debt
So far, I’ve never heard the same commotion in the market and the media unlike earlier this year when the…
Freddie Mac Needs 15 Years to Unload All REO Inventory
Sales of Freddie Mac REO homes took a dip in 3Q11 compared to the first two quarters of the year…
Top 6 Reasons Mortgage Applications are Rejected
Half of refinance applications are abandoned or rejected, as are 30 percent of purchase mortgage applications, according to the Mortgage…
What Can Foreign Investors Teach Us About Our Own Country?
You’ve seen the headlines. The combination of lower prices, increased rents and a weak dollar are drawing investor capital from…
Year-End Checklist for Rental Real Estate
Real estate is one of my absolute favorite areas in the tax law because there is so much flexibility in…
2012 Housing Market Forecast
The question most real estate investors often ask is, “Where do I invest now?” As always, there are local housing…
Real Estate Resurgence Could Mark Early Months of 2012
In the third quarter of 2011, nationwide statistics from the real estate market have revealed numerous indicators that multiple markets…
Book Review: Eat That Frog! by Brian Tracy
Time management is an issue for many on both a personal and professional level. Author Brian Tracy makes it clear…
