Real Estate continued

One of the great advantages of a members-only site is that I can write what no one is willing to write in a public site. Surely, no politician will say anything like this. But it's true.... keep reading

The estimate of what the Federal government will spend have risen from $25 billion to $200 billion in just two weeks. This will be a gigantic raid on the Treasury. Who will pay for this? All of us, but especially home owners outside the gulf. Here's why.... keep reading

There is a "leading economic indicator" for housing in any city. It gets some press, but not enough. It has just turned bearish for San Diego, where the weather is great and housing prices are out of sight.... keep reading

Smart buyers focus their efforts in neighborhoods where they know values. Now when they find an opportunity, a seller that is willing to lower his price for a quick deal, they can make an offer below the market.... keep reading

When a bank is foreclosing, you have an opportunity to negotiate with both the seller of the property and the lender. Both are typically interested in making a deal that solves their problems. Here's how you can profit.... keep reading

Are you an investor or a speculator? What's the difference? An investor focuses primarily on increasing his net worth, while a speculator focuses on producing cash flow by selling today.... keep reading

When you start to invest in property, focusing on the cash flow a property produces is a natural first step. It's a good step; you don't want to buy a property that you cannot afford to hold until you can sell it for a considerable profit.... keep reading

Because of the big run-up in the prices of single family houses, many investors are selling some or all of their houses. As they have large profits, they present an opportunity for new investors who need financing or a financial partner to get started.... keep reading

Every day excited new buyers, mostly speculators, are out beating the bushes look for good deals. Because they are out knocking on doors and sending our flyers, they are finding good deals. Part of... keep reading

Why Germany? Why now? Here is a story that has not reached the American press. The author is a specialist in international investing.... keep reading

What used to be the norm in rural America is beginning to appear again: multiple generations under one roof. This tends to put a floor under the price of housing. Is this really a major trend?... keep reading

Don't pay what is clearly an overcharge. Here is a list of 10 common ones. Forewarned is forearmed.... keep reading

If you want to make money in real estate, move to a place where (1) home prices are still low; (2) everyone is moving to. This list includes seven cities that meet criterion #1.... keep reading

Unless you support yourself on the web, or unless you live by investing, you will want a good job. Here are 200 cities. Screen them by your lifestyle categories.... keep reading