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Bay Area Real Estate
March 2, 2010
Two more banks failed yesterday – bringing the total to 22 this year so far. It is not surprising that we investors cannot access money through traditional channels anymore. Since the demise of Enron, and the spotlight on the lack of diversification in retirement accounts for individuals there, restrictions have been lifted with 401K investment plans. [...]
Foreclosure Update
This is a great report from Foreclosure Radar that I would love to share with you all, be sure to check it out! http://feeds.feedburner.com/ForeclosureTruth/Sean
Lots going on at our meetings behind the scenes…
We had a very informative meeting last week. I wanted to share with you what went on behind the scenes at our well attended meeting that evening. One person got a job through our connections Another got an interview Yet another did a private money loan for an investor for $270K on a deal that makes sense with lots of equity [...]
Bruce Norris Update
Later this month in Southern California, Bruce Norris of The Norris Group, will be presenting a one time only seminar entitled. Tip of the Iceberg. For those of you (who like me!) are having a difficult time completely understanding our current real estate market, then I strongly recommend this event to you. Bruce is an exceptional investor, educator and businessman who has been making it [...]
Buying Subject to the Existing Financing
We had a great turn out last night for the meeting, and the topic of creative financing is very timely. Buying subject to the existing financing is difficult to explain but Lori Greymont did a great job with that. She kindly gave us permission to download her presentation for those of you who would like a copy, but [...]
New year plan – go for it!
As you are planning your goals for 2010 – the Mid-Peninsula chapter meeting on Tuesday is one that you do not want to miss – it will give you lots of ideas and get those creative juices flowing. We will feature five investors who will share their stories on how they are working the current market. This [...]
$8,000 First Time Buyer Credit Just Extended
Senators agreed Wednesday to extend a popular tax credit for first-time home buyers and to offer a reduced credit to some repeat buyers. Just posted on MSN.com an hour ago!). The tax credit provides up to $8,000 to first-time homebuyers but is set to expire at the end of November. The tax credits would be [...]

