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2012 Housing Market Forecast

experthomeauction — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 16:55:26 +0000

The question most real estate investors often ask is, “Where do I invest now?”

As always, there are local housing markets around the country where homes are affordable, the underlying economy is strong, and appreciation is imminent. These are markets you should consider for your next long-term real estate investment.

Norada Real Estate Investments tracks the economic conditions and real estate trends of nearly 400 markets across the country. Because of the dynamic nature of real estate market conditions, we continually monitor and rank the top markets to make it easier for you, as an investor, to concentrate on the areas that will give you the greatest opportunity for success.

While you might be inclined to look for bargains in areas that have seen the largest price corrections in the past, watch out – there is no guarantee that home prices in areas of high speculation will ever rebound to boom levels.

Unlike the stock market, local real estate markets usually move in slow, predictable cycles. Appreciation is not luck or magic. It correlates closely with economic development and population growth in a local market.

If you missed out on Phoenix, Vegas and Florida (or if you rode those waves and know what it’s about), download the current issue of our free report.

Download your free copy of the 2012 Housing Market Forecast Today!

Original article by Norada Real Estate Investments (http://www.noradarealestate.com/)

Mary Ellen Wilson
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What Can Foreign Investors Teach Us About Our Own Country?

experthomeauction — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 19:00:03 +0000

You’ve seen the headlines. The combination of lower prices, increased rents and a weak dollar are drawing investor capital from all around the globe and funneling it into American housing. According to NAR, foreign investment is US real estate has increased by 20% in the 12 months ending march 2011, totaling $82 billion in just one year. What’s missing in most of these stories is why.

Why are overseas real estate investors, who are standing thousands of miles away with little if any personal experience in US real estate, pouncing on this opportunity? Low prices and great exchange rates don’t explain it. If you hear of a stock that has plummeted, would you buy it based on that fact alone? Or would you want to understand the fundamentals of the company behind the stock. What do they produce? Who are their customers? Why should you believe this investment will pay off, as opposed to seeing the new low price as an accurate reflection of the value of the company? In other words, if it’s a piece of junk, you wouldn’t care how cheap it is.

Anatomy of a Short Sale……. Free Webinar

experthomeauction — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 15:56:01 +0000

Anatomy of a Short Sale – Part 1

Join us for a Webinar on November 15

How you can rebuild your financial life through a short sale whatever your distress: divorce, bankruptcy, probate, notice of default, notice of trustee sale1. Steps in a short sale
2. Start building your equity again for retirement and your legacy
3. Choosing an agent and negotiating company
4. Stress Free Selling
5. Additional concerns addressed in the next webinar:
Rebuilding your credit
Renting or Renting to Own
Financial Planning
Buy again in 2 years or less

Title:	Anatomy of a Short Sale – Part 1
Date:	Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Time:	7:00 PM – 8:00 AM PST

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Year-End Checklist for Rental Real Estate

experthomeauction — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 14:18:46 +0000

Real estate is one of my absolute favorite areas in the tax law because there is so much flexibility in how to do things to legally maximize the tax benefits available.

Real estate is also one of the most complex areas of the tax law. This makes it easy to overlook important steps, which can lead to missing out on tremendous tax savings.

I recommend reviewing your tax strategy throughout the year, particularly as it relates to real estate. This makes it much easier to make adjustments timely, minimize oversights and reduce stress at the end of the year and tax return time.

With the end of the year approaching quickly, it is an ideal time to implement a year round strategy to review your tax strategy as it relates to your real estate.

Start with my year-end checklist for rental real estate and adapt it to use throughout the year.

Here are a few items from the checklist my team and I use:

Expert Home Solutions Comments on Susan Davis’ Proposed Transparency Act

experthomeauction — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 15:12:09 +0000

San Diego, CA (PRWEB) October 27, 2011

In Expert Home Solutions’ experience, the real problem is not that the bank will not let you know the least they will accept but that their bottom line is not the true market value of the property.

Banks authorize a BPO done by a real estate agent rather than an appraiser. This value is often incorrect. Sometimes the bank authorizes a drive by BPO. The inside of the property may be highly damaged. If this is a condo where the exterior is maintained well by the association, the value could be 10s of 1000s of dollars too high. If the bank refuses to do an interior BPO, only real estate professionals with experience will be able to save the sale.

BPOs done by a realtor, exclude problems that decrease a property’s value. Poor plumbing, roofs, neglected landscaping, electrical are best assessed by a home inspector and are more readily spotted by a professional appraiser. The Susan Davis Bill will not force banks to pay for these.

The best protection for buyers and homeowners is to have an experienced realtor, knowledgeable in comparing properties. If necessary, the buyer should pay for the expertise of professionals to do a cost of repairs. The buyer may want to engage an appraiser who knows the values of amenities. The realtor should have access to these resources and know how to communicate discrepancies to the bank. Realtors need to know the right tactics that make banks comply.

For more answers, get a free Guide for Distressed Homeowners @ http://www.distressedassetssd.com

Mary Ellen Wilson, broker (Lic. #01487433), Expert Home Solutions Inc. dba Expert Home Auctions International, 877-267-2514×7, 877-276-8563 FAX, mewilson(at)experthomesolutionsincusa(dot)com, has been licensed since 2005. Her internet experiences from 1995, prompted her to start EHA online in May, 2009. She has run over 40 auctions.

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When is the best time to buy in San Diego? NOW! WHY?

experthomeauction — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 14:29:39 +0000

When is the best time to buy in San Diego?

NOW!

WHY?

San Diego home prices rose 11.7% in the last 12 months.

Only San Francisco home prices rose more. San Diego has sustained 12 months of continued home price increase according to the latest Standard & Poor’s/Case Shiller Home Price Index released in April 2010. Only San Francisco prices rose faster – 18%.

From March to April 2010 San Diego’s Home prices rose .7%

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3 bedroom 1 bath lemon grove ca home sfr

experthomeauction — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 13:47:17 +0000

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3 bedroom 1 bath lemon grove ca home sfr

experthomeauction — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 14:31:11 +0000

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3 bedroom 1 bath lemon grove ca home sfr

experthomeauction — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 13:56:56 +0000

LISTING AGENT: Norma G. Noonkester – 858-688-0301

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3Bedroom 1 Bathroom SFR Move In Ready. Great Price…..

experthomeauction — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 14:42:56 +0000

LISTING AGENT: Norma G. Noonkester – 858-688-0301

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