Archive for June, 2011
Investors a Growing Segment
According to the National Association of Realtors, investor home purchases accounted for 19% of activity in May up 5% from a year ago. Investors are now the second biggest segment of the purchase market behind first time homebuyers. While the percentage above only includes purchases through realtors, investors also are picking up properties at auction, [...]
News Digest – June 25
It’s time for real estate investment to pick up (great info) Read More at SeekingAlpha.com Permits for housing starts show upward trend Read More at CNN.com However depressing it is, it’s still not the Depression Read More at HousingWire.com
Florida Continuing to Impress
Back in February, HMB Cribs’ Jeff Shiller conducted a long distance phone interview with south Florida real estate expert and investor Ross Milroy of Miami Angel Properties. During the interview Ross filled our readers and subscribers in about the current condition of the Florida housing market and he really gave out some great information. Listen [...]
News Digest – June 18
Baltimore market showing signs of life Read More at HousingWire.com Top down approach to short sales Read More at HousingWire.com Renting can be an option Read More at WSJ.com How this recession compares to others for real estate investors Read More at BiggerPockets.com
News Digest – June 11
Foreclosures now account for almost ¼ of houses on market Read More at HousingWire.com Home equity borrowers are 40% of underwater homeowners Read More at HousingWire.com Investing in real estate to diversify Read More at BNet.com The Fed plays a bigger role in real estate investment than you may think Read More at BiggerPockets.com
Incredible deals right in your backyard
Inman News just released its list of the best markets for real estate investors. The nationwide search included such factors as unemployment rate, steady population growth, ratio of foreclosures, and of course price. The best part is that 2 of the 10 markets are in the outskirts of Hard Money Bankers home lending area, meaning [...]
News Digest – June 4
We’ve officially double dipped. Read More at CNN.com With interest rates and prices so low, why aren’t more home being sold? Read More at CNBC.com Read More at CNN.com Invest in Case-Shiller? Read More at USAToday.com
