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The performance of Dubai real estate in 2010 showed mixed results which divided the experts on its expected performance in 2011. While the results of Q1 and Q2 of Dubai real estate spread uncertainty and unrest in the region, the recent reports of Q3 have made many to adopt a more optimist approach towards the whole situation. The residential locations in Dubai including Meadows, Springs, Arabian Ranches and Palm Jumeirah have shown good growth and a raise of almost 1% in value since the end ... Read Full Post

Are there taxes due after a short sale? The subject of taxes on a short sale come up almost as much as what is a short sale. Answering the question of Are there taxes due after a short sale? is to some extent problematic when opposed to the typical real estate transaction. First of all, if the home is the seller's primary residence and they sell it via short sale then they are exempt from taxes on it under the Debt Forgiveness act of 2008 (was extended). Therefore short sale taxes don't reall... Read Full Post

Inman News has reported that Fannie Mae has now changed their long standing rule that properties purchased via cash must wait a minimum of 6 months before refinancing and taking the cash back out. The new rule allows for investors to purchase properties via cash and then almost immediately refinance the property and pull out as much as 65-70% of the original investment. This in theory should allow investors to use cash to gain an advantage during negotiations and multi-offer scenarios when go... Read Full Post

As the economy challenges everyone, anyone working in any type of investment industry, must stop what they are doing at some point and ask themselves, " Do I have a lot of clients, but not a lot of sales?" and then, consider a little diversification. Let's face it, trends change. Investors are going to realize the very same thing, and choose to diversify as well. The Real Estate market has been facing some difficult times in most areas, and investors want one thing for their investment. Solid... Read Full Post

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Sacramento has a unique market. People are actually buying homes in Sacramento. Why are they buying homes? The value has dropped so horribly low that it is actually affordable to purchase a home versus rent. This creates a bit of hustle for buyers agents. Agents can make a good living working with buyers in Sacramento. I however work with the Investors. I purchase properties at the courthouse steps. I purchase properties others have lost into foreclosure. I heavily push Cash 4 Keys. This crea... Read Full Post

What do these three “T” items have in common? In their respective markets, they have all been the source of severe overvaluations and bubble bursts because people failed to pay proper attention to the foundations and fundamentals of value in the hope to get-rich-quick. The so-called ‘tulip bulb craze’ that occurred in 16th Century Holland is one of the most vivid demonstrations of wild speculation run amok. When the “bulb bubble” burst it created a prolonged depression in Holland.... Read Full Post