Today's Real Estate News and Advice

Updated: March 11, 2010

 Moreira on Success: Be Flexible, Willing to Change and Never Stop Learning
Peter L. Mosca, host of Income Property Investment Talk dot com, shares an excerpt from his interview with Steven Moreira, CCIM, CIPS, and CEO and sole stock-holder of the 4-Quadrant Magic Companies, who provides a comprehensive look at the financial markets, financing, and what is happening on the streets in the marketplace, right now in terms of funding and lending. FULL STORY->

Replace Short Sales With Your "New Homes" Team
Here's a tongue twister: If Sally sells short sales down by the sea shore how many sales will Sally sell short if Sally doesn't close any short sales? FULL STORY->

Tighter Requirements for FHA Loans Loom
It's about to get tougher to qualify for a Federal Housing Administration (FHA) mortgage, often considered the replacement loan for the collapsed subprime market. FULL STORY->

California Homeownership Without Mortgage Payments: Homeowner Associations Pay For California Mortgage Moratoriums
While some people struggle to keep their mortgage payments current, others are living in their houses for free. Not only are they not making mortgage payments but they are being offered incentives when they don't. FULL STORY->

Nine Leadership Mistakes to Consider As You Rebuild Real Estate
A word of advice for builders, contractors, developers and all other players interested in re-building strength back into the real estate marketplace: only strong, balanced, and experienced leadership at the executive level will pull the industry through to the next upcycle. FULL STORY->

Ask the HOA Expert
The board cannot be held accountable for something under the control of the members. Columnist Richard Thompson explains. FULL STORY->

Ask the HOA Expert
The board cannot be held accountable for something under the control of the members. Columnist Richard Thompson explains. FULL STORY->

Nine Leadership Mistakes to Consider As You Rebuild Real Estate
A word of advice for builders, contractors, developers and all other players interested in re-building strength back into the real estate marketplace: only strong, balanced, and experienced leadership at the executive level will pull the industry through to the next upcycle. FULL STORY->

California Homeownership Without Mortgage Payments: Homeowner Associations Pay For California Mortgage Moratoriums
While some people struggle to keep their mortgage payments current, others are living in their houses for free. Not only are they not making mortgage payments but they are being offered incentives when they don't. FULL STORY->

The House Hunter's Toolkit
It may not feel like Spring in your town, but for most of the United States, we've turned a corner. The sun is shining, the snow is melting, and the crocuses are poking their heads up through the ground; a brutal winter is winding down. FULL STORY->

What's My Real Estate Really Worth?
How much is your real estate—your house, condominium unit, cottage, income property—worth in this market? PJ Wade has a few questions and suggestions for you whether a value popped into your head or not. FULL STORY->

Changing Times, Changing Fraud
It was certainly a sign of the times that a panel discussion recently presented to California real estate attorneys and brokers was titled "Changing Times/Changing Fraud." FULL STORY->

Mortgage Rates: The Calm Before the Storm?
Despite being just 3 1/2 weeks from the much anticipated end of government purchasing of mortgage-backed securities, mortgage rates remain steady. FULL STORY->

Real Estate Outlook: Federal Reserve Beige Book
If you're trying to figure out where real estate is headed in the coming months, should you listen to the Federal Reserve -- or do you focus on the latest pending home sales numbers? FULL STORY->

Pre-Qualifying for a Mortgage
One of the first steps to take as a potential home buyer is to get pre-qualified for a loan. This step helps both you and your lender learn just how much home you can afford. And you should begin this process before you even start looking for a home. FULL STORY->

What to Say (or not say) to Gracefully Decline the Monkey
Here are some tips for showing your client the respect of letting him keep his Monkey (i.e. solving his own problem or dilemma). It's really all in what you say, or don't say, as the case may be. FULL STORY->

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