tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-63043278932831527692012-02-08T17:12:10.886-08:00The One Source for All Your Investment Property NeedsJimnoreply@blogger.comBlogger1291100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6304327893283152769.post-28913791096466153532012-02-08T17:06:00.000-08:002012-02-08T17:12:10.915-08:00

______ One of the “stand out” items that has characterizes this recession as compared to others is the lack of foreclosed apartment buildings for sale.  IT seemed like in the 90’s almost weekly a new apartment building that was in foreclosure came across my desk.  Things are different this time.  Strict underwriting standard in the 2000’s makes walking away from an apartment building hard to do

Jimnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6304327893283152769.post-39170351914493081272012-01-23T08:40:00.000-08:002012-01-23T08:43:47.063-08:00

___________ Well it’s finally here….empirical evidence that employment, the key indicator of recovery is now well on its way to healing.  You can consider this message from me the signal that whatever your plans are to buy or to sell things are turning around…once we see employment down we will see interest rates up and a fundamental change that happens when a recovers takes shape.  If I can help

Jimnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6304327893283152769.post-34970625140318427502012-01-20T10:39:00.000-08:002012-01-23T08:41:34.741-08:00

Jeff Collins Register Writer Another round of rent increases occurred at Orange County's large apartment complexes last fall, reflecting an ever-tightening market as vacancies continued to fall. The average asking rent for a large-complex unit in Orange County was $1,561 a month, according to apartment tracker RealFacts. That's up $85 a month – 5.8 percent – from the same three months of 2010.

Jimnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6304327893283152769.post-18101757441161300202011-07-08T15:00:00.000-07:002012-01-10T10:12:31.816-08:00

Giuseppe DeLorenzoDeLorenzo's Guaranteed Roofing(800) 449-7663 / www.DeLorenzoGRoofing.com (If you are having trouble viewing the above video, click here.) If you would like to recommend a vendor for us to interview, please call us at (562) 236-0117.

Jimnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6304327893283152769.post-81145277296283904142011-06-27T15:00:00.000-07:002012-01-10T10:13:18.313-08:00

Haley Gifford Fidelity Commercial Funding(714) 908-5100 (If you are having trouble viewing the above video, click here.) If you would like to recommend a vendor for us to interview, please call us at (562) 236-0117.

Jimnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6304327893283152769.post-31589561464594918002011-06-02T11:30:00.000-07:002012-01-10T10:14:53.775-08:00

Here's an article about two guys involved in what is called "Vulture Investing." - Jim __________ By Bill Saporito, TIMEClick here to read "Vulture Investing" at TIME.The source of this article is TIME Magazine online. Click here to read the rest of the article on the TIME Magazine website.

Jimnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6304327893283152769.post-40985285506348992332011-05-26T11:00:00.000-07:002012-01-10T10:15:54.883-08:00

Ken EarlTri County Inspections(562) 818-0392 (If you are having trouble viewing the above video, click here.)                                                           If you would like to recommend a vendor for us to interview, please call us at (562) 236-0117.

Jimnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6304327893283152769.post-19781561456217608922011-05-19T15:00:00.000-07:002012-01-10T10:16:50.833-08:00

Although it has raised fees, the FHA continues to offer much higher and more flexible maximum debt-to-income ratios, far more generous underwriting and lower down payments than conventional lenders. If you are a buyer and you're looking for a loan, you'll want to read this. - Jim __________ By Kenneth R. Harney, Los Angeles TimesClick here to read the rest of "FHA Mortgages May Still Beat

Jimnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6304327893283152769.post-41484755385019239732011-05-09T15:10:00.000-07:002012-01-10T10:28:40.435-08:00

An unexpected 81% of U.S. adults surveyed by the Pew Research Center say buying a home is the best long-term investment. Confidence is great for the real estate market. - Jim __________ By Alejandro Lazo, Los Angeles Times Click here to read the rest of "Confidence in Value of Homeownership Persists Through Bust, Survey Shows" at the Los Angeles Times.

Jimnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6304327893283152769.post-87668362009071410072011-04-28T11:00:00.000-07:002012-01-10T10:29:25.745-08:00

Forget stocks. Don't bet on gold. After four years of plunging home prices, the most attractive asset class in America is housing. Good news! -Jim __________ Posted by Shawn Tully Click here to read "It's Time to Buy Again" at CNNMoney.com.

Jimnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6304327893283152769.post-70963225493601401672011-04-21T11:00:00.000-07:002012-01-10T10:30:32.065-08:00

"As more and more Americans face mortgage foreclosure, banks' crucial ownership documents for the properties are often unclear and are sometimes even bogus, a condition that's causing lawsuits and hampering an already weak housing market. Scott Pelley reports." 60 Minutes posted a video on the next housing shock. In my thirty years of real estate, I have noticed one constant: real estate is

Jimnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6304327893283152769.post-1634517363665457922011-04-14T14:00:00.000-07:002011-04-14T14:00:00.371-07:00

Unemployment rate reaches a two-year low as companies add 216,000 workers to the payrolls.In my thirty years of real estate, I have noticed one constant: real estate is driven by employment figures. When people feel good about their jobs, they want to buy real estate. Here is the latest from the LA Times.-Jim__________By Jim Puzzanghera, Alana Semuels and Paul West, Los Angeles TimesThe nation's

Jimnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6304327893283152769.post-74656830171631643612011-04-07T12:00:00.000-07:002011-04-08T10:20:55.988-07:00

This is good news for the economy, and a good reason why buyers should buy now before prices rise further.-Jim__________By John Lansner, the Orange County RegisterBeacon Economics has an updated housing forecast out for California – and it’s pretty optimistic: The real estate forecast calls for average home gains of 0.6% this year; 3.2% next year; 5.4% in 2013; 6.7% in 2014; and 7.8% in 2015. All

Jimnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6304327893283152769.post-46578384991365226442011-03-31T13:30:00.000-07:002011-03-31T13:30:00.743-07:00

Nothing is more frustrating to a real estate agent than a short sale, and while this article is reporting improvements in the short sale process, you’re still going to need a seasoned real estate agent to help you navigate those choppy waters. I’ve been in the business for over thirty years and would be happy to help you. Feel free to call me at (562) 236-0088.-Jim__________By Jeff Collins, the

Jimnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6304327893283152769.post-79669546155791610082011-03-24T14:00:00.000-07:002011-03-24T14:00:05.431-07:00

Rents in apartment units and homes are forcast to rise in 2011. This is good news for my clients who are serous investment property owners, and it's fantastic news for those who own more than one property. If you are already a landlord and want to expand your investment portfolio, or if you're looking to enter the investment property market, now might be the perfect time to do it.-Jim__________By

Jimnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6304327893283152769.post-42413005894864609102011-03-17T13:00:00.000-07:002011-03-17T13:00:02.341-07:00

It looks like things are FINALLY picking up, making now an ideal time to buy an investment property. If the market is getting better, then prices will soon go up and you'll have missed the bottom of the market.-Jim__________By Simon Constable, The Wall Street JournalThere might finally be some good news this year about the nation's dismal housing market. Or, at least, the bad news could stop.

Jimnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6304327893283152769.post-19915781209812082542011-03-10T15:00:00.000-08:002011-03-10T15:00:01.685-08:00

All-cash buyers grabbed a record 30.9% share of California house and condo sales in January. In Southern California's most expensive communities, cash deals now account for as much as two-thirds of home sales.Anyone who has done a cash deal knows they are so much faster than your average transaction. It looks like Southern California home buyers are figuring that out, too.-Jim__________By By

Jimnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6304327893283152769.post-69837956473012142662011-02-11T16:00:00.000-08:002011-02-11T16:00:02.614-08:00

More and more buyers have been calling my office, and I can sense the market getting hot. If you're thinking of buying an apartment building, you probably want to do it sooner rather than later.-Jim__________By Dawn WotapkaThe Wall Street JournalFalling home prices and lethargic sales have been bad news for homeowners, but a boost for one group of real-estate investors: apartment-building

Jimnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6304327893283152769.post-61915900688766057152011-01-31T16:00:00.000-08:002011-01-31T15:52:08.141-08:00

The decline in tax receipts from Golden State households earning more than $200,000 accounts for fully 93% of the decline in total tax revenues from 2007-08.This article is worth your time. Whether or not you agree with Atkeson and Simon's four recommendations for fiscal reform, these guys give a great overview of the current California budget issue and have an interesting perspective on how to

Jimnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6304327893283152769.post-29306346407883631252011-01-24T08:00:00.000-08:002011-01-24T08:00:10.260-08:00

A study says cities where home prices have fallen the most — including Riverside, San Bernardino and Fresno — could suffer long-term deterioration similar to that of the Rust Belt.I thought you might find this interesting.-Jim__________By Alejandro Lazo, Los Angeles TimesIn the Inland Empire and other former home-building hot spots, the housing bust has created a new kind of declining city,

Jimnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6304327893283152769.post-32571962571939706752011-01-12T16:00:00.000-08:002011-01-20T13:58:58.702-08:00

Ken EarlTri County Inspections(562) 818-0392(If you are having trouble viewing the above video, click here.)**********If you would like to recommend a vendor for us to interview, please call us at (562) 236-0117.To return to the main page of the Investment Property Update Blog, please click here.

Jimnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6304327893283152769.post-40982182938153806712010-12-27T10:00:00.000-08:002011-01-12T15:08:03.504-08:00

Joe ZeniMold Masters Inc.(800) 371-4199 / info@moldmastersinc.com(If you are having trouble viewing the above video, click here.)**********If you would like to recommend a vendor for us to interview, please call us at (562) 236-0117.To return to the main page of the Investment Property Update Blog, please click here.

Jimnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6304327893283152769.post-45244014730326608962010-12-20T10:00:00.000-08:002011-01-12T15:07:31.314-08:00

Joe MercadoFirst Pacific Financial(866) 405-6500 / http://www.firstpacific1.com/(If you are having trouble viewing the above video, click here.)**********If you would like to recommend a vendor for us to interview, please call us at (562) 236-0117.To return to the main page of the Investment Property Update Blog, please click here.

Jimnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6304327893283152769.post-56537254335146095202010-11-19T14:30:00.000-08:002010-11-19T14:30:00.559-08:00

Richard TrujilloFarmers Insurance(562) 505-2525 cell / (714) 522-0081 x 4 officewww.farmersagent.com/rtrujillo(If you are having trouble viewing the above video, click here.)**********If you would like to recommend a vendor for us to interview, please call us at (562) 236-0117.To return to the main page of the Investment Property Update Blog, please click here.

Jimnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6304327893283152769.post-58262013214914276742010-11-16T11:00:00.000-08:002010-11-16T11:00:01.117-08:00

Thayer MorganCentury 21 Commonwealth Commercial(617) 383-8329 / http://www.thayermorgancommercial.com/(If you are having trouble viewing the above video, click here.)**********If you would like to recommend a vendor for us to interview, please call us at (562) 236-0117.To return to the main page of the Investment Property Update Blog, please click here.

Jimnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6304327893283152769.post-19727725226361116782010-11-09T11:03:00.000-08:002010-11-11T13:39:06.114-08:00

Larry HarbourCentury 21 Judge Fite(214) 908-4242 / http://www.c21jfcommercial.com/(If you are having trouble viewing the above video, click here.)**********If you would like to recommend a vendor for us to interview, please call us at (562) 236-0117.To return to the main page of the Investment Property Update Blog, please click here.

Jimnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6304327893283152769.post-7571473029055993852010-10-29T11:00:00.000-07:002010-10-29T11:00:01.453-07:00

John Paulson made billions, yes billions, betting against the housing market prior to the crash. To say he knows the real estate market is the understatement of the decade. See what he says now!-Jim__________“If you don’t own a home, buy one. If you own one home, buy another one. And if you own two homes, buy a third and lend your relatives the money to buy one.”– John Paulson 9/27/2010WOW! That

Jimnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6304327893283152769.post-25700792395037167262010-10-25T11:00:00.001-07:002010-10-25T11:00:01.656-07:00

Here's some good news for landlords and investment property owners.-Jim__________By Alejandro LazoIn a sign that the nation's foreclosure crisis is taking a toll, renters surged into the U.S. apartment market in the third quarter, pushing up rents and driving down vacancies. The national vacancy rate fell to 7.2% in the third quarter from 7.8% the second quarter, one of the sharpest drops on

Jimnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6304327893283152769.post-65469884647879932632010-10-19T11:50:00.000-07:002010-10-19T13:18:36.179-07:00

"At the peak of the housing bubble, plenty of people thought a house was the key to riches. Now they're wondering if buying a home even makes sense anymore."I think the title says it all.-Jim__________By Brett Arends, The Wall Street JournalYou Can Get a Good DealYou can get a house at a bargain price now -- especially if you play hardball. This is a buyer's market. Most of the other buyers have

Jimnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6304327893283152769.post-77588441828661781992010-10-18T11:00:00.000-07:002010-10-18T11:00:00.669-07:00

Here's an article about an inventive way one website is helping home owners track and adjust their energy spending. If you feel the pinch with your energy bill, this site is worth taking a look at.-Jim__________By Jessica MintzMicrosoft Corp. is slowly beefing up a Web site aimed at helping people monitor their home energy use and pinpoint ways to cut costs.The site, called Microsoft Hohm,

Jimnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6304327893283152769.post-80210003987864987262010-09-21T13:00:00.000-07:002010-10-13T11:44:53.155-07:00

I thought you might find this article interesting. Enjoy!-Jim__________By Courtney SchlissermanThe number of contracts to purchase previously owned homes in the U.S. probably increased in August for a second month, a sign the housing market is stabilizing.The National Association of Realtors’ index of pending home resales rose 2.8 percent in August after a 5.2 percent gain the prior month,

Jimnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6304327893283152769.post-49346732188561617212010-09-13T13:00:00.000-07:002010-09-13T13:00:00.220-07:00

College towns have innate demand for apartments, whose rents often are pegged to room-and-board fees, not market rates. In some towns, off-campus rental rates can exceed average mortgage payments.I stumbled across this the other day and thought it would be a good read for those who own property in or around a college town. Here in Southern California, and specifically in the Whittier area, it

Jimnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6304327893283152769.post-18231295670327307512010-07-28T10:00:00.000-07:002010-07-28T10:00:00.364-07:00

Newsbite from HuffingtonPost.com:__________We won't bore you with that all-too familiar real estate cliche that begins with the word "location" -- but suffice to say that home buyers across the nation face some very different options. A few examples: A home buyer in foreclosure-addled Florida can get a home with a price that's advertised as being actually lower than 1999 levels. For the same

Jimnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6304327893283152769.post-24116571810909224842010-07-21T15:00:00.000-07:002010-07-21T15:00:01.431-07:00

Interview with the Deferred Sales Trust Teamwww.mydstplan.com/c21 (If you are having trouble viewing the above video, click here.)**********If you would like to recommend a vendor for us to interview, please call us at (562) 236-0117.To return to the main page of the Investment Property Update Blog, please click here.

Jimnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6304327893283152769.post-31440162204099504172010-07-12T11:30:00.000-07:002010-07-12T11:30:00.699-07:00

Newsbite from Realtor.org:__________The average interest on a 30-year fixed mortgage dipped to a new record low of 4.57 percent this week — down from 4.58 percent a week ago, according to Freddie Mac, which began tracking rates in 1971.Still, the low rates may not provide much of a boost for the housing market because many people do not qualify for new mortgages or have already obtained loans at

Jimnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6304327893283152769.post-3404194536976480732010-07-05T13:00:00.000-07:002010-07-05T13:00:00.679-07:00

Here’s a helpful article about preparing your home for sale. These are applicable ideas for apartment owners who want to make their property more appealing before sale.-Jim__________By Ronique GibsonOne of the misconceptions in selling your home is to not put money into it. Often times, home sellers want to get out of their home quickly, and forget that marketing your home is crucial. Here are

Jimnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6304327893283152769.post-31129786124187610762010-06-09T12:00:00.000-07:002010-06-09T12:00:00.447-07:00

Prices aren't exactly soaring, but after three years of declines investors are on the prowl again and prominent properties are sparking bidding wars.Given all the information I had about the market, I had thought that there was a coming commercial real estate debacle. As it turns out, this may not be the case. The LA Times is recording improvement in the market, and there seems to be good reason

Jimnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6304327893283152769.post-4236515540206102212010-05-25T14:00:00.000-07:002010-05-25T14:10:35.567-07:00

Interview with Earl Salter of Pacific Financial Exchange(714) 523-1640(562) 863-4808Click here to email Earl.(If you are having trouble viewing the above video, click here.)**********If you would like to recommend a vendor for us to interview, please call us at (562) 236-0117.To return to the main page of the Investment Property Update Blog, please click here.

Jimnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6304327893283152769.post-81462557042571534512010-05-20T14:00:00.000-07:002010-05-21T13:11:57.356-07:00

Interview with Marc Anderson of JTM Professional Carpeting and Flooring(800) 303-4034(If you are having trouble viewing the above video, click here.)**********If you would like to recommend a vendor for us to interview, please call us at (562) 236-0117.To return to the main page of the Investment Property Update Blog, please click here.

Jimnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6304327893283152769.post-66759856895991723332010-05-15T14:30:00.000-07:002010-05-21T13:11:42.266-07:00

Interview with Don Skala of Norwalk/La Mirada Plumbing(562) 868-7777Click here to email Don.(If you are having trouble viewing the above video, click here.)**********If you would like to recommend a vendor for us to interview, please call us at (562) 236-0117.To return to the main page of the Investment Property Update Blog, please click here.

Jimnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6304327893283152769.post-30162437831127462242010-05-10T13:00:00.000-07:002010-05-10T14:47:49.123-07:00

Interview with Mitch Salehi of SNI Security(888) 777-5572www.alarminfo.com(If you are having trouble viewing the above video, click here.)**********If you would like to recommend a vendor for us to interview, please call us at (562) 236-0117.To return to the main page of the Investment Property Update Blog, please click here.

Jimnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6304327893283152769.post-64777734878002682312010-05-05T15:00:00.000-07:002010-05-10T14:48:12.948-07:00

Interview with Bob Cooper of Brothers Termite(562) 883-0840 cell / (562) 927-5541 officeClick here to email Bob.(If you are having trouble viewing the above video, click here.)**********If you would like to recommend a vendor for us to interview, please call us at (562) 236-0117.To return to the main page of the Investment Property Update Blog, please click here.

Jimnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6304327893283152769.post-33278535221322174932010-04-30T14:00:00.000-07:002010-04-30T14:00:01.628-07:00

Interview with Joe Mercado of First Pacific Financial(866) 405-6500Click here to email Joe.(If you are having trouble viewing the above video, click here.)**********If you would like to recommend a vendor for us to interview, please call us at (562) 236-0117.To return to the main page of the Investment Property Update Blog, please click here.

Jimnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6304327893283152769.post-6726417226908887662010-04-26T13:00:00.000-07:002010-04-30T12:43:40.413-07:00

Interview with Frankie Alvarez of Buffalo Maintenance(714) 956-8371Click here to email Frankie.http://www.buffalomaintenance.com/(If you are having trouble viewing the above video, click here.)**********If you would like to recommend a vendor for us to interview, please call us at (562) 236-0117.To return to the main page of the Investment Property Update Blog, please click here.

Jimnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6304327893283152769.post-52699928632190502482010-04-15T11:00:00.000-07:002010-04-15T11:00:03.501-07:00

Interview with Gary Flater of MCL Financial Group(800) 692-6064 x219(If you are having trouble viewing the above video, click here.)**********If you would like to recommend a vendor for us to interview, please call us at (562) 236-0117.To return to the main page of the Investment Property Update Blog, please click here.

Jimnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6304327893283152769.post-36933729780286612512010-04-05T13:00:00.000-07:002010-04-30T12:43:06.225-07:00

Interview with Candy Livesey of Ambassador Property Management(562) 209-3389 or (562) 236-0093Click here to email Candy.(If you are having trouble viewing the above video, click here.)**********If you would like to recommend a vendor for us to interview, please call us at (562) 236-0117.To return to the main page of the Investment Property Update Blog, please click here.

Jimnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6304327893283152769.post-6071597394295342632010-03-26T15:00:00.000-07:002010-04-01T11:17:51.527-07:00

By Corey BogardusEditor-in-CheifInvestment Property Update__________For this month’s golf course review, I had the privilege of playing golf at Friendly Hills Country Club located in the hills above Whittier. This historic club and golf course was established in 1968. Many who are not familiar with the area are not aware that Friendly Hills Country Club exists. I was even told by Dave Goodrich,

Jimnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6304327893283152769.post-17651853284123248692010-03-15T10:00:00.000-07:002010-03-15T10:00:02.697-07:00

The state's jobless rate of 12.5% in January was its worst on record and fifth-highest in the nation.While the official unemployment rate is under 10% there are many economists that think the real rate is higher. When there is tremenous change and stress in the economy, it's a wonderful time to make a move. Real and long term wealth is created during times like this. Hopefully the rate is peaking

Jimnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6304327893283152769.post-47666275655039665882010-03-09T16:00:00.000-08:002010-03-09T16:00:01.868-08:00

Depressed Apartment Market Attracts Adventurous InvestorsThis article makes it seem like prices have fallen greatly, yet the author talks about a high cost per unit. The apartment market mood is not as gloomy as the writer paints here, and even he says that there are tremendous opportunities out there.Enjoy this article!Jim__________By Morris NewmanIt's a cold winter for apartment investors in

Jimnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6304327893283152769.post-38389844672455838382010-02-25T14:00:00.000-08:002010-02-25T14:00:01.336-08:00

Excepts from: Commercial Leasing, Navigating in Open WatersBy Bruce HolmesCentury 21 Venture Ltd., 2009Session #2: Leasing History During the Maritime Years1066:An interesting leasing fact comes about during the year 1066. We associate 1066 with the Norman invasion of England at Hastings with 600 ships, 7000 men including 2000 horse drawn wagons that occurred without any opposition. But, were you

Jimnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6304327893283152769.post-75000887550811839242010-02-17T15:00:00.000-08:002010-02-25T11:17:07.138-08:00

Excepts from: Commercial Leasing, Navigating in Open WatersBy Bruce HolmesCentury 21 Venture Ltd., 2009Session #1: Leasing History During The BC (BCE) YearsHISTORY OF LEASING: Pay come hell or high water! The first net lease!Mesopotania:Let’s talk about Southern Iraq! Not today’s Iraq but Sumer in the year 2010 BC (BCE)*. The tribes of Mesopotamia figured prominently among the primitive societies

Jimnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6304327893283152769.post-64729584940176457172010-01-28T10:30:00.000-08:002010-01-28T10:35:00.600-08:00

I thought that this was an impressive, objective case for investing in apartments. Click on the link below to be taken to the article. Once you read it, tell me what you think. I’d like to hear your opinion on this.-JimClick Here to Read:Research Report: A Case for Investing in U.S. ApartmentsAbstract:This paper illustrates the benefits of investing in U.S. apartments today by highlighting the

Jimnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6304327893283152769.post-64890301214882103262009-12-14T15:00:00.000-08:002010-04-01T11:17:35.010-07:00

A survey of the nation's 32 largest metro areas shows a slight 0.3% increase from the same period a year ago, though some markets experience double-digit shifts.My clients often ask me what is going on in other cities in comparison to the Southland. Here is a brief overview of how your investment in real estate is doing in comparison to other areas. I hope that you find it helpful!-Jim__________

Jimnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6304327893283152769.post-37280365301624975842009-12-07T14:00:00.000-08:002009-12-07T14:00:00.352-08:00

This is just what we need. The Los Angeles Times is telling tenants that rents are falling. I think there is a concern that many tenants are leaving the area because of a loss of jobs and income. I don't know what you are experiencing as an investment property owner, but it looks like the investment property market is dealing with increased vacancy and declining rents. My clients are showing a

Jimnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6304327893283152769.post-53960139072758427032009-11-30T15:00:00.000-08:002009-11-30T15:00:03.207-08:00

I found this article and thought you’d find it interesting. It looks like Fannie and Freddie are still struggling, and now it's affecting the investment property market.__________By NICK TIMIRAOSThe deteriorating commercial real-estate market is hitting Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the housing-finance giants that were taken over by the U.S. last year after billions of dollars in losses on

Jimnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6304327893283152769.post-28549312099849652902009-11-23T15:00:00.000-08:002010-04-01T11:20:16.509-07:00

More California hotels are being pushed into foreclosure as tourists and businesses alike scale back their travel plans and owners are unable to pay their mortgages.This article is a month old, but it reveals something interesting. First the single family home market defaulted as a result of the subprime mortgage fiasco, then came talk of commercial real estate going sour, and now the experts are

Jimnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6304327893283152769.post-30410471092870413692009-10-12T11:00:00.000-07:002010-04-01T11:16:23.614-07:00

Interview with Joe Mercado of First Pacific Financial(866) 405-6500 or (310) 664-6705Click here to email Joe(If you are having trouble viewing the above video, click here.)**********If you would like to recommend a vendor for us to interview, please call us at (562) 236-0117.To return to the main page of the Investment Property Update Blog, please click here.

Jimnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6304327893283152769.post-23660710143556111492009-10-05T09:00:00.000-07:002009-10-05T09:00:05.197-07:00

Interview with Bob Cooper of Brothers Termite(562) 927-5541 or (562) 883-0840Click here to email Bob(If you are having trouble viewing the above video, click here.)**********If you would like to recommend a vendor for us to interview, please call us at (562) 236-0117.To return to the main page of the Investment Property Update Blog, please click here.

Jimnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6304327893283152769.post-2236659655122999342009-09-28T11:00:00.000-07:002009-09-28T13:18:33.241-07:00

Interview with Joe Mercado of First Pacific Financial(866) 405-6500 or (310) 664-6705Click here to email Joe(If you are having trouble viewing the above video, click here.)**********If you would like to recommend a vendor for us to interview, please call us at (562) 236-0117.To return to the main page of the Investment Property Update Blog, please click here.

Jimnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6304327893283152769.post-68771338378799120632009-09-11T16:30:00.000-07:002009-09-11T16:30:00.246-07:00

by Lingling Wei and Peter GrantMonday, August 31, 2009 / The Wall Street JournalThis may be the second shoe to drop. It’s amazing how the single family market has been so negatively impacted and now the commercial market is facing the same peril. Interestingly enough, the residential income or apartment market remains intact. Rents are stable and foreclosures on apartment buildings are

Jimnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6304327893283152769.post-56061001986032280422009-08-21T16:00:00.000-07:002009-08-21T16:00:01.486-07:00

I found this article from Jon Lanser of the Orange County Register. It has some interesting data on the current status of the apartment renter.Jim__________by Jon LansnerOnline apartment listing service Rent.com has produced a “fascinating apartment-shopping white paper” (HERE) that shows the recent evolution of the rental market through the online habits of apartment seekers. Roommates are “in”

Jimnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6304327893283152769.post-77609016746109812422009-08-11T18:00:00.000-07:002009-08-13T09:47:18.217-07:00

Interview with Earl Salter of Pacific Financial Exchange(562) 863-1968 or (800) 752-9691Click here to email Earl / pacificfinancialexchange.com(If you are having trouble viewing the above video, click here.)**********If you would like to recommend a vendor for us to interview, please call us at (562) 236-0117.To return to the main page of the Investment Property Update Blog, please click here.

Jimnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6304327893283152769.post-80804953624517763122009-07-29T13:00:00.000-07:002009-07-29T13:00:02.111-07:00

L.A. County's vacancy rate rose to 5.3% in the first quarter. As more Southland apartments go empty, property owners are more willing to negotiate lease details.By Lauren BealeI thought you might find this interesting. Enjoy!Jim__________On a recent bright afternoon in Redondo Beach, rent signs baked in the sun outside half the small stucco apartment buildings along the stretch of Beryl Street

Jimnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6304327893283152769.post-62903170015475618042009-07-23T14:00:00.000-07:002009-07-24T16:30:49.882-07:00

Interview with Bob Anderson of Rosso's Karpet Korner(562) 943-3030 / (714) 521-4592(If you are having trouble viewing the above video, click here.)**********If you would like to recommend a vendor for us to interview, please call us at (562) 236-0117.To return to the main page of the Investment Property Update Blog, please click here.

Jimnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6304327893283152769.post-45021928388220949902009-07-10T16:00:00.000-07:002009-07-10T16:00:01.392-07:00

By Stu WooSAN FRANCISCO -- California's median price for an existing single-family house rose for the third straight month, a sign that the state's battered real-estate market may be bottoming out.A lot of mainstream newspapers are tentatively announcing the bottom of the market, and The Wall Street Journal is no exception. This is good news for sellers, but should be a warning to buyers. If you’

Jimnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6304327893283152769.post-23813737034247543842009-06-29T11:30:00.000-07:002009-07-06T13:57:05.213-07:00

I ran across this article the other day that you might find interesting. We all know what has happened to the single family market, and while the apartment building market seems to be holding steady with only marginal declines in rents, the same does not appear to be so with respect to commercial real estate.Jim__________Steve Christ / Baltimore Personal Finance ExaminerJune 22, 11:43 AMAccording

Jimnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6304327893283152769.post-41713599507292813822009-06-23T19:00:00.000-07:002009-07-06T13:58:13.353-07:00

Interview with Frankie Alvarez of Buffalo Maintenance(714) 956-8371 / fax (714) 491-0864Click Here to Email(If you are having trouble viewing the above video, click here.)**********If you need maintenance work or consultation for your building or project, please feel free to contact Buffalo Maintenance. They are available throughout Southern California. For an appointment please call Buffalo

Jimnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6304327893283152769.post-32629258335947639862009-06-12T14:00:00.000-07:002009-07-06T13:59:19.378-07:00

By John WalkerCentury 21 Les Ryan Realty(707) 462-5020 / Email JohnThe transfer of ownership of property, either real or personal, requires the approval of the owner or seller.This can become a real problem if the owner is incapacitated or not available at the time of the transfer of the property.There is a great document known as “Power of Attorney” wherein a person can stand in for the owner

Jimnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6304327893283152769.post-59953260392186855612009-06-04T15:00:00.000-07:002009-07-06T14:00:25.305-07:00

Amendments to the city's rental ordinance would allow business licenses to be withheld from landlords who want to rent to such tenants. Affordable housing advocates condemn the plan.By Ann M. Simmons / Los Angeles TimesI am often asked what I think about Section 8. My answer is that the people who have it love it and the ones that don’t, don’t. There is a consensus that as long as the number of

Jimnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6304327893283152769.post-9066009073217417932009-06-01T04:00:00.000-07:002009-07-06T14:01:06.622-07:00

L.A. County rents sank almost 4% in 2008, and job losses continue to hurt demand as new construction inflates supply.By Roger Vincent / April 8, 2009Well, this is the headline that many of us have been dreading. Apparently many of our tenants have or are going to “double up.” You might want to make sure that your rents are not above market and if you are thinking about raising rents you might

Jimnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6304327893283152769.post-48782650481440958862009-05-27T16:00:00.000-07:002009-07-06T14:01:30.686-07:00

Investment Property from the Perspective of a Financial ExpertInterview with Gary Flater of MCL Financial Group(800) 692-6064 x219 / http://www.mcl1031.com/Click Here to EmailIf you are having trouble viewing the above video, click here.**********Gary Flater is the founder and chairman of MCL Financial Group, Inc. – Member NASD - SIPC in Santa Ana, California. No specific offer to buy or sell any

Jimnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6304327893283152769.post-12937110496355970502009-05-12T13:30:00.000-07:002009-07-06T14:03:03.459-07:00

IS THIS THE FUTURE?By James JosephOwner of Century 21 Ambassador and Coldwell Banker AmbassadorCentury 21 Liaison to Japan(800) 874-0715 / Click Here to Email JimSome of my clients are reporting more vacancies and challenges filling up units. It might be the economy or a combination of tenants moving in with relatives and immigrants moving back to their countries.For whatever reason, this might

Jimnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6304327893283152769.post-20391570059273314262009-05-06T11:35:00.000-07:002009-07-06T14:03:28.743-07:00

Bureau's power scares homeownerBy Brian JosephWe here at OC Watchdog believe in justice, and we'd like to think our government does, too. But when we hear about guys like Dan Bader, we start to wonder.What an absolute nightmare! The bottom line is that a fellow landlord was roughed up by Orange County bureaucrats because of his ad on Craig’s list. This is one of those cases where you win the

Jimnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6304327893283152769.post-18370211468494415642009-04-30T16:00:00.000-07:002009-07-06T14:03:55.657-07:00

Navigating the 1031 ExchangeTips for dealing with the difficulties of a common investor transactionInterview with Derek Phillips of Downstream Exchange(626) 796-1031 / http://www.downstreamexchange.com/If you are having trouble viewing this video, click here.**********Derek received his Bachelor of Arts degree with Honors from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and his Juris Doctor from

Jimnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6304327893283152769.post-78452769894959594152009-04-15T10:00:00.000-07:002009-07-06T14:04:24.122-07:00

Smart TaxesSmart strategies for saving on your income property taxes.Interview with Bruce Jones of Tax Wealth(800) 300-4723 X 14 / http://www.taxwealth.com/If you are having trouble viewing this video, click here.**********Bruce Jones entered the financial services industry in 1970 and has taught the subjects of tax management and financial strategy planning since 1974. He is President and CEO of

Jimnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6304327893283152769.post-90692948825075712192009-04-07T18:00:00.000-07:002009-04-09T11:35:05.634-07:00

5 Units in Moreno ValleyI don’t think in my nearly thirty years of selling apartment units I have seen a property as unique as this. The property is absolutely gorgeous. This four-plex was built in 2008, and the construction is top of the line. The lot is large, and the builder/owner tells me he put over $1,000,000 into the property. You have to see how gorgeous this place is to believe it. The

Jimnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6304327893283152769.post-43467654047811781042009-04-01T09:00:00.000-07:002009-07-06T14:07:52.124-07:00

House of CardsThe Definitive Look At The Origins Of Today's Global Economic Crisis - CNBCThis is probably one of the best and most comprehensive explanations for the recent boom we had in the real estate market. This is the back story to what we have experienced for the past decade. I hope you find it interesting.-JimClick this link if you are having trouble viewing the above video:http://

Jimnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6304327893283152769.post-11801531430208859272009-03-27T18:00:00.000-07:002009-07-06T14:05:12.073-07:00

Black Gold Golf Course:Yorba Linda, CAGolf Course Review by Corey BogardusCreative Director - Trinitas CreativeThis month’s golf course review is the beautiful and challenging Black Gold Golf Course in Yorba Linda. This course managed by KemperSports is owned by the city of Yorba Linda and was first opened in November of 2001. Black Gold has attracted and maintained a loyal following of golfers

Jimnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6304327893283152769.post-58337710028427218092009-03-20T18:00:00.000-07:002009-05-04T15:59:39.787-07:00

Monitoring Your Portfolioby Gary FlaterYou probably already know you need to monitor your investment portfolio and update it periodically. Even if you've chosen an asset allocation, market forces may quickly begin to tweak it. For example, if stock prices go up, you may eventually find yourself with a greater percentage of stocks in your portfolio than you want. If stock prices go down, you might

Jimnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6304327893283152769.post-42214978104232272682009-03-12T17:00:00.000-07:002009-03-12T17:00:00.935-07:00

Waking a Sleeping GiantCALIFORNIA COMMENTARY from the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers AssociationWeek of March 9, 2009With all my years of experience in politics and real estate (earning my political science degree years ago at Cal State Fullerton and watching the political scene for some twenty-five years), I have come to the conclusion that my clients are right. Howard Jarvis has probably been the

Jimnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6304327893283152769.post-25701507173427184412009-03-06T17:00:00.000-08:002009-03-06T17:00:00.967-08:00

Repairs and Habitability of Rental Property, Pt IIBy Candy Livesey, Ambassador Property Management(562) 236-0102 / Click Here To EmailIn my last article I outlined the Landlord’s responsibilities to repair and maintain a habitual rental unit for tenants. In this issue I will continue that dialogue with the topic of the tenant’s responsibilities to make repairs and to maintain a habitable rental

Jimnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6304327893283152769.post-90576786191274486662009-02-25T17:00:00.000-08:002009-03-06T16:03:30.186-08:00

A Call to Personal Tax FreedombyBruce JonesI love Boston. Truth be told, I enjoy just about everything about this city—especially its rich history—a community that played a very public role in the shaping of our country.While recently in Boston overlooking its beautiful harbor, my mind wandered to a different time. I thought about Samuel Adams the evening of December 16, 1773, when he and three

Jimnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6304327893283152769.post-90597595034976386032009-02-20T17:00:00.000-08:002009-02-20T17:00:00.513-08:00

Investors Allege Real Estate ScamAn Encino brokerage and an Orange County businessman are named in a federal class-action lawsuit seeking millions.By Roger VincentFebruary 5, 2009BEWARE! Some time ago one of my clients received information on an investment opportunity like this one. I reviewed it and took it to my lawyer and the first thing he said was “all you are buying is inflated rents.”

Jimnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6304327893283152769.post-7551043134703123852009-02-13T15:30:00.000-08:002009-07-02T10:14:02.017-07:00

Golfing in TemeculaBy Corey BogardusEditor-in-CheifInvestment Property UpdateI know that most of you, including myself, tend to play golf courses that are local. The familiarity of the courses breeds confidence, not to mention convenience. I compare it to going out to eat. When it’s time for a night on the town with your spouse or loved one, how many of us tend to go to the same handful of

Jimnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6304327893283152769.post-30906358597200537712009-02-04T14:30:00.000-08:002009-03-06T15:56:28.967-08:00

Repairs And Habitability of Rental Property, Pt IBy Candy Livesey, Ambassador Property Management(562) 236-0102 / Click Here To EmailMost landlord-tenant interaction goes smoothly. However, there are times when sudden and unexpected problems arise. For example, what if the heating unit in one of your rental units goes out in the middle of winter? It's important to be aware of potential problems

Jimnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6304327893283152769.post-5638336072161144292009-02-01T13:00:00.000-08:002009-04-28T11:42:53.249-07:00

House of CardsThe Definitive Look At The Origins Of Today's Global Economic Crisis - CNBCThis is probably one of the best and most comprehensive explanations for the recent boom we had in the real estate market. This is the back story to what we have experienced for the past decade. I hope you find it interesting.-Jim**********To return to the Investment Property Update home page, click the

Murphyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15823765994380852776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6304327893283152769.post-76540148791709754262009-01-31T09:00:00.000-08:002009-01-31T09:00:07.059-08:00

The Frugal Apartment OwnerBy James JosephOwner of Century 21 Ambassador and Coldwell Banker AmbassadorCentury 21 Liaison to Japan(800) 874-0715 / Click Here to EmailOccasionally, as I finish an appointment with some apartment owners and am walking them out to the parking lot, I will glance around and be amazed by the contrast I see between experienced owners and new buyers. While my clients, who

Jimnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6304327893283152769.post-1120040317467533332009-01-28T11:00:00.000-08:002009-07-06T14:45:40.004-07:00

Insuring Your Investment When Times Are ToughWhy now might be the best time to review your policies and take advantage of competitive prices.Interview with Tonja JarrettKaercher Campbell & Associates Insurance(310) 556-4732 / To Email Tonja, Click Here.(If you are having trouble viewing the video above, please click here.)**********If you have any questions for Tonja or want to speak to her about

Jimnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6304327893283152769.post-33117431209226135382009-01-22T13:00:00.000-08:002009-01-28T11:01:09.202-08:00

Who’s Afraid of the IRS?by Bruce JonesA few years ago while sorting out my newly delivered mail, I noticed the corner of a brownish colored wrapping peeking out from under the other multi-shaped cards and envelopes. I thought to myself, “Junk mail?” At least that is what I was hoping for. But my hope quickly turned to apprehension and then to a feeling of dread when I pulled it out into full

Jimnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6304327893283152769.post-672154418871480082009-01-19T11:00:00.000-08:002009-01-28T10:59:12.428-08:00

Living Trusts: Avoid Probate and Estate TaxesBy Geoffrey D. Chin, Attorney at Law__________A Living Trust, also known as a “revocable living trust,” is a trust that is: (1) created and operative during the settler’s lifetime; and (2) capable of being revoked by the settler (the owner of property transferred to trust), acting without any other person’s consent. A revocable living trust is commonly

Jimnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6304327893283152769.post-78294465622384158252009-01-12T16:00:00.000-08:002009-05-04T16:00:58.793-07:00

EGGS IN A BASKETBy Gary FlaterIt’s not just about how many eggs you have; it’s about how wisely you choose your baskets!CLAIMING A DEDUCTION CAN CAUSE YOUR TAX TO GO UP. The Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) is the “GOTCHA” tax, punishing taxpayers living in high-tax states like California, or those who have many children. Also, you can unwittingly pay more in taxes because you claimed legitimate

Jimnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6304327893283152769.post-67656949263969286572009-01-08T13:00:00.000-08:002009-02-04T14:25:09.870-08:00

Ask The Expert: Security DepositsQuestions from YouAnswers by Candy LiveseyAmbassador Property ManagementQ: I just took over management of a rental unit that is rented to three individuals. One of the three renters just informed me that one of the three roommates will be leaving at the end of this month. The remaining two renters plan to get a new roommate before month end and they want to leave

Jimnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6304327893283152769.post-43446672534918149342009-01-02T14:30:00.000-08:002009-01-28T10:59:32.946-08:00

Home Prices Expected to Fall Further in 2009Growing unemployment, more declines in consumer spending and a particularly long and deep recession are expected to depress demand, economists say, with falling rents adding to the downward spiral.Peter Y. HongDecember 27, 2008One of the best things about the apartment business has been the way rents have remained strong despite the current market.

Jimnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6304327893283152769.post-42052770391914567512008-12-31T11:24:00.000-08:002009-01-28T10:59:32.947-08:00

No Money, No DealsThe pipeline is clogged, and anxious players are waiting for the capital to flow again.www.GlobeSt.com/CaliforniaBy Greg MellenSo far I have not had a problem getting financing for apartment deals. There are delays and problems with appraisals, but I haven’t experienced what this author describes as the faucet of funding shutting off. We’ll see if this guy is right about the

Jimnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6304327893283152769.post-47382801223856770642008-12-18T10:00:00.000-08:002009-07-06T14:46:02.087-07:00

Preparing Your Pool For WinterWhat Apartment Owners Should Know AboutPreparing Their Pools For Cold WeatherInterview with Brian Algorri, Algorri PoolsIf you have any questions for Brian or would like him to help you prepare your pool for winter, call him at (562) 305-9788.If you would like to recommend a vendor for us to interview, please call us at (562) 236-0088.

Jimnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6304327893283152769.post-19357627151055576262008-12-15T13:00:00.000-08:002009-01-28T10:59:32.947-08:00

Chinese property hunters to raid USBy Geoff Dyer in BeijingPublished: December 5 2008I was born and raised in Tokyo, Japan, so the concept of globalization and the movement of commerce across borders has always been something I’ve found easy to accept. That’s why I’m often puzzled by apartment owners that see little difference between realtors with a global reach and those with a local one. In

Jimnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6304327893283152769.post-68534147821677450152008-12-12T11:00:00.000-08:002009-01-28T10:59:32.948-08:00

Important Notice for TaxpayersIn a 1031 Exchange45 and 180 Day Extension for California WildfiresDear readers, Due to the recent California wildfires, the federal government has declared Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, and Santa Barbara counties disaster areas. As a consequence, the Internal Revenue Service is postponing until February 11, 2009, certain deadlines for taxpayers who reside or have

Jimnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6304327893283152769.post-16446923273230673552008-12-10T13:00:00.000-08:002009-01-28T10:59:32.948-08:00

Structured Sales:A 1031 Exchange AlternativeBy Derek PhillipsVice President of Downstream Structured Sales, Inc.__________Sell Highly Appreciated Property, Assets or BusinessesDefer Capital GainsReceive a Lifetime Income StreamHave no Property or Business Management WorriesSave a Failed 1031 ExchangeWhen you sell highly appreciated property or assets, you generally receive all of the cash and pay

Jimnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6304327893283152769.post-32795013510348390922008-12-04T12:00:00.000-08:002009-01-28T10:59:58.377-08:00

Paulson Considers New Plan to Resuscitate U.S. Housing MarketBloomberg.com; Dec 4, 2008Of all of the moves the central government has made to get the housing market going again, the one with the biggest impact has been the recent purchase of mortgages by the Fed. This huge investment dropped short-term interest rates by something like half a point. Now, on the heels of that successful move, it

Jimnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6304327893283152769.post-56123317605590432632008-12-03T17:30:00.000-08:002009-01-28T10:59:58.378-08:00

Chain of Blame:How Wall Street Caused theMortgage and Credit CrisisBy Paul Muolo and Mathew Padilla Review by Michael Dinsmoor__________With our current subprime market, rise in foreclosure numbers, and unsteady economic times, Americans are looking for an answer to the question, “How did this happen?” Many financial experts are obliging with a stream of blame books offering similar perspectives

Jimnoreply@blogger.com0