Short Sales Apparently Not for Real Estate Beginners

Short Sales Apparently Not for Real Estate Beginners

Foreclosure Short Sales
James Foxx / September 26th, 2011

Short sales have become incredibly popular in the real estate market over the past four years – mainly because underwater homes have proliferated to the point where almost one out of … More »

The National Association of Realtors Spends $7 Million in Lobbying Efforts

The National Association of Realtors Spends $7 Million in Lobbying Efforts

Fannie Mae Foreclosures
John Evan Miller / September 23rd, 2011

A recent report indicates that the National Association of Realtors spent over $7 million in the second quarter alone in lobbying efforts. From Congress to the Federal Communications … More »

Luxury Real Estate Market Indicates Recovery

Luxury Real Estate Market Indicates Recovery

Foreclosure Crisis
James Foxx / September 22nd, 2011

Multimillion dollar homes are actually causing bidding wars that leave the sellers with a nice chunk of change in their pocket and has the closing rate near the level of 2007 in many areas. … More »

Federal Program Falls Below the Bar, Fails So Far to Reach Goal

Federal Program Falls Below the Bar, Fails So Far to Reach Goal

Foreclosure Crisis
James Foxx / September 21st, 2011

The federal government has provided assistance to many facing foreclosure by providing federal funding to states across the country with the intention of alleviating the foreclosure burden. … More »

Government Launches Hope Hotline to Assist Homeowners Facing Foreclosure Troubles

Government Launches Hope Hotline to Assist Homeowners Facing Foreclosure Troubles

Foreclosure Crisis
James Foxx / September 20th, 2011

That’s right--apparently the government has taken notice of the increasing foreclosures and wishes to offer assistance to homeowners with questions but who are unsure of where to find … More »

What Happens Here Stays Here, Especially with Foreclosures in Las Vegas

What Happens Here Stays Here, Especially with Foreclosures in Las Vegas

Foreclosure Crisis
John Evan Miller / September 19th, 2011

The thousands of vacant Las Vegas foreclosed homes for sale usually don’t come to mind. But now, they are defining the Las Vegas experience for investors and homebuyers looking … More »

Housing Inventories are Sky High, What are the Solutions?

Housing Inventories are Sky High, What are the Solutions?

REO Homes
James Foxx / September 16th, 2011

As anyone who is following America’s real estate industry and housing market knows, current existing housing inventory is sky high. Even though housing inventory has fallen for the … More »

One REIT You May Want to Follow: Investors Real Estate Trust (IRET)

One REIT You May Want to Follow: Investors Real Estate Trust (IRET)

Commercial Foreclosures
James Foxx / September 15th, 2011

REITs – real estate investment trusts – are hot options for investors wary of stock volatility and disdainful of miniscule yields in 10-year Treasury notes and money market … More »

Online Real Estate Auctions Helping Banks Clear Inventory

Online Real Estate Auctions Helping Banks Clear Inventory

Foreclosure Auctions
John Evan Miller / September 14th, 2011

With the high foreclosure inventory banks need to rid themselves of their inventories as soon as possible, especially with Bank of America releasing information that shows that their … More »

Double-Edged Sword, Number of Underwater Homes Decrease Because of More Foreclosures

Double-Edged Sword, Number of Underwater Homes Decrease Because of More Foreclosures

Foreclosures
John Evan Miller / September 13th, 2011

In this housing market, it’s hard to make heads or tails of recent developments as far as their impact on real estate is concerned. Recent data regarding underwater homes and … More »

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