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Over the past several months like never before in my twelve year career as a Feng Shui Master have I been asked for counseling on behalf of both owners and real estate brokers on how to expedite the sale of houses that have been sitting on the market for many months and also, on part of the ... Views: 1778
The decision to invest in Jaco beach property is an exciting and stressful one. There are many factors that need to be considered such as location, price, design, etc. One of the most important factors, however, is most definitely location. This determines the feel and atmosphere of your new ... Views: 853
Has the housing market bottomed out? Is it possible that home prices are going to continue falling? Will mortgage rates continue to go down? Will they go up? Aspiring homeowners most likely wonder what the market future holds and whether or not they should buy now or wait a month or longer. It ... Views: 995
Renting is an inevitable part of life for most of us. It can either be fraught with issues and feelings of ill will or smooth sailing all the way. Most of us have experienced being either or both renter and/or landlord/property owner and have learned lots of things from both perspectives. The ... Views: 892
This is an increasingly interesting topic that we have seen in todays market.
With the average time for a house to sell increasing every month, and now standing at 50 days in New Plymouth, it is harder to sell houses. You as the buyer are taking longer to make the descision to buy, as the rush ... Views: 3284
Whether you are selling or buying a home, the listing price is agonized over from start to finish. Realtors will advise sellers of the comparative market analyses and hopeful “For Sale Buy Owners (FSBO)” will crash open houses trying to set just the right sale price for the home. Buyers will ... Views: 24690
As you go about shopping for a home on the Real Eestate market, perhaps the most important factors that you need to keep in mind are those associated with negotiating the best price on a home that you are interested in purchasing. By following the tips and suggestions set forth for you here, you ... Views: 1183
Legal foreclosure is the process in which a bank or other creditor takes over the borrower’s property in lieu of the debt they have to pay, using legal means. A foreclosure step is normally taken by the creditor only when the borrower has not paid the loan dues for a very long period. There are ... Views: 1136
Foreclosure is a legal process in which a lender like a bank or mortgage company attempts to take over the debtor’s property to satisfy an unpaid debt if the property has been kept as a collateral security for securing the debt. The lender may claim ownership of the property or sell the property ... Views: 2410
Stop me if you’ve heard this one before but real estate investing, in order to pay off big, requires some play money which must be equally big.
This is the popularly accepted wisdom and it becomes the stumbling block which stops many real estate investors with the necessary drive and set of ... Views: 756
Most new investors, and plenty of more experienced ones too, like to stick to what – and where – they know when it comes to investing their hard-earned cash in equities. This is a natural enough reaction from people who are asked to take a risk with their investments on a daily, almost, basis. ... Views: 861
The secret to making big money in real estate investment is syndication and I will explain why that is in a minute. First let’s focus on something important: every investment entails some risk and successful investors are great at minimising the risk not just for themselves but also for everyone ... Views: 720
The moment you talk about making money in any real estate investment venture the thought that occurs in most investors’ mind is ‘What are the risks?”. Most people think that in order to make money in real estate you need to have a truckload of money to start off with.
If Donald Trump taught us ... Views: 677
It’s a fairly well acknowledged fact that when the going is good just about anyone can make money. This is as true of real estate as any other market and when the going is good there everyone tends to think the same way: they think of the rewards more than the risks and want to get in there and ... Views: 2152
Buying a house isn’t as easy as many think it to be. There are plenty of suckers falling for the sweet sales pitch of some bozo trying to sell them something for the sole purpose of getting “their share” of the transaction. Don’t play a fool for these goofballs – it’s important that you sit back ... Views: 966
The most important thing to do in any rehabbing business is breaking the rehab process down into stages. This will ultimately allow you to systemize the entire process in order to remove any guess work as well as allowing you to continuously duplicate the process.
It is important to first ... Views: 3022
The first step in any evaluation process is first to obtain any of the necessary information about the property in order to eliminate any guesswork when analyzing deals. By taking some easy initial steps and establishing the appropriate systems it will eliminate any fears or risks. A lot of ... Views: 805
I worked for a Real Estate office here in Reno for about 3 years before I switched to another office. However some of the things I learned while working there are very different then what most agents are taught in what we like to call the cookie cutter offices.
There are many alternatives to ... Views: 1898
With interest rates currently at a forty-year low, many people that rent their homes are now contemplating the feasibility of purchasing their own house. As the real estate industry slumped considerably over the past 2 years, it may now be cheaper to own rather than to rent.
For households ... Views: 931
Buying a home is one of the most important decisions we will make in our life. Whether it be a first home, moving to a more suitable space for our current lifestyle, or as an investment property, it is important to select the site that will serve our needs best.
One of the most powerful ways ... Views: 1322
Few can doubt that knowledge is crucial in any business endeavor. It's just common sense: the more you know about who and what you're dealing with, the better off you will be. Real estate, though, is arguably the most knowledge-driven of any business. It is all about terrain, and knowing the ... Views: 872
Ever hear the saying, "I am not young enough to know everything"? That's a good one, and something to think about. Fortunately, I had a father who knew a lot about what he was doing, so I could never fall into the know-it-all category. Being humbled by superior knowledge and inspired by it can ... Views: 1572
We all know people who are "book smart" but clueless in the real world, and those who are "street smart" but unable to handle any environment other than the one they're used to. Last season The Apprentice was based on this dichotomy, pitting a team of people with higher education against a team ... Views: 9882
In the Middle Ages, people shook hands to demonstrate that they were empty-handed, meaning they were not carrying weapons and could be trusted to behave honorably. Even today, a handshake before a negotiating session means that you and the other person agree to behave honorably. You might ... Views: 1041
Negotiation is something I refer to often because it is an important aspect of business and life. It's a form of accommodation, adjustment, and diplomacy. It can be a complex procedure, but it doesn't have to be daunting if you take the time to think and apply a little finesse to your ... Views: 1858
The most popular and perhaps the best way possible to make a fortune is by investing in real estate. The ridiculously rich are doing it everywhere, which triggered the desire of the masses to “try” and follow in their footsteps. You may be thinking of putting up the most beautiful and affordable ... Views: 644
In marketing circles, there’s a problem called the “majority fallacy.” What it means is that corporations and business owners often “go with the tide,” seeking the gold that’s in them ‘thar hills, along with everyone else. The problem is the “along with everyone else” part.
To be successful ... Views: 1315
Business is about making money. It’s about the bottom line. The sooner you realize that it's not personal, it's business, the sooner you’ll make it to the top in the business world. I’m often surprised by people who think business is something else. They come in with lofty ideas and ... Views: 818
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***Stay Fresh, Stay Smart - by Steven Stralser, Trump University, The Official Guides to Real Estate
Most of us have been to a school graduation ceremony at which the featured speaker or honored graduate comments on how the ceremony, itself "is not the end of one's education, but the beginning" -and that's why they call it "commencement!"
The reason the theme of new beginnings is so popular in ... Views: 781
Since the dawn of civilization, man has tried to predict the future because knowledge of the future could influence decisions that would greatly affect the welfare of individuals and society. If the farmer knew exactly what the weather was going to be like, he could adjust his planting schedule ... Views: 915
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***Be Fast, Get Ahead - by Steven Stralser, Trump University, The Official Guides to Real Estate
We live, work, and compete in markets where you must be more like a laser than a floodlight, more like a gazelle than an elephant. In today’s complex and competitive business environment, three critical factors form a mantra for success: “Make it short, fast, and direct!”
Our customers, ... Views: 915
He who will not economize will have to agonize.
--Confucius
I have to tell you that I can relate to the "agonize" in this Confucian saying. As someone on the receiving end of conversations by people who do not know how to edit themselves, I know what agony means. I think to myself, “How long ... Views: 1311
Men acquire a particular quality by constantly acting in a particular way.
--Aristotle
We all have different ways of accomplishing things. Some people deliberate for a long time and then move quickly. Some people make a quick decision and then take a long time to act on it. Sometimes the ... Views: 950
No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.
-- Eleanor Roosevelt
Confidence can get you where you want to go, and getting there is a daily process. It’s so much easier when you feel good about yourself, your abilities and talents. That’s why I emphasize confidence as a way to get ... Views: 659
In today's business world, more people are making bigger decisions in less time and with less information than ever. That also means people are messing up more than ever. The flip side of making progress is making mistakes.
If you're not making mistakes, you're not taking risks, and that means ... Views: 713
Mention the word "failure" to almost any group of up-the-corporate-ladder types and you may detect some nervous twitches. For these cube-dwellers, a mistake or setback is often a career-stopper, or, at least, a blot on the record. Playing it safe is seen as the best way to avoid a misstep that ... Views: 5265
Is this a blip, or is it a catastrophe?
The way we handle difficult situations in life says a lot about who we are. How we view them is also an important element in how we will deal with adversity. Some events will wipe out one person, but will make another person even more tenacious. That’s ... Views: 730
This book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Real Estate. Real estate means ownership of land plus anything permanently fixed to it, including buildings and other improvements. Real estate is a popular form of investment. Trump University is the Official Guide to Real ... Views: 1731
Real estate is a legal term (in some jurisdictions, notably in the USA, United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia) that encompasses land along with anything permanently affixed to the land, such as buildings, specifically property that is fixed in location. Real estate law is the body of regulations ... Views: 1559
Imagine the impact a year long mortgage holiday could have on the American economy. 12 long months without the need to make even one mortgage payment; the money consumers could keep in their pockets could be used for much needed purchases and also bill payments to help consumers get back on ... Views: 1454
Sometimes we have to be patient and sometimes we have to get moving. Wisdom is in knowing when to stay and when to go. Know when to quit. I know, it's easier said than done, but we all know when we’ve exhausted certain possibilities, and quite possibly ourselves, in the course of finding out. ... Views: 644
What is it about real estate that makes is such a phenomenal way to make money? Perhaps the clearest way to see the advantages is to contrast it to investing in the stock market. For the sake of example, let's say that you have $100,000 to invest. That's the same scenario I use in the real ... Views: 608
Radical learning from The Wealth Builder's Blueprint
Faculty, Trump University
Finance has its own vocabulary. The more you understand it, the more you control your financial future.
This story illustrates the point. Early in my career as a CPA, I had two clients who were pretty similar. They ... Views: 690
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***Negotiate to Win - by David Highbloom, Trump University, The Official Guides to Real Estate
Negotiating wisdom from Negotiate to Win, Trump University's new bootcamp course on negotiating
While you were growing up, you probably negotiated with your parents about your chores, your allowance and your curfew. If you were like me in school, you negotiated for homework extensions with your ... Views: 1320
Radical wealth-creating advice from the Trump University classroom
If you've been watching the news and listening to your friends, you're probably convinced this is a terrible time to invest in real estate. Interest rates are up, housing sales are down, properties are overvalued. The "bubble" ... Views: 655
Has all the talk about a "down market" scared you away from investing in real estate? If so, I'd urge you to take a look around. Many, many investors are making a fortune in the current market. If you stop hiding and start investing, you can be one of them too.
Here are four strategies that can ... Views: 661
Winning strategies from The Real Estate Investor Training Program
Articles and news stories everywhere today are reporting the grim news that huge numbers of houses are sitting on the market unsold. And the problem exists virtually everywhere in America.
Make no mistake about it. Itis much ... Views: 746
When you ask most people how much they are willing to pay for a property, they usually say something like, Well,the asking price is $275,000 . . . maybe I can bargain that down to $245,000.
That's how they decide how much they are willing to pay for a property. And that kind of thinking makes ... Views: 1384
Bankruptcy used to be the stigma laden option for consumers who were simply too deep in debt to find a way out. In the past Chapter 7 filings could lighten the debt load for filers by simply doing away with credit card bills and other unsecured loans. In some cases, homeowners could even keep ... Views: 1023
For years, investors have taken advantage of the 1031 exchange as a method to delay or defer capital gains taxes on the sale of an investment property. By completing an exchange, the investor can sell or dispose of an appreciated investment property, use all of the equity to buy a like-kind ... Views: 865