tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59963616788538036062023-11-16T07:42:33.148-08:00LockBoxDeals-BlogLisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05735476931196896068noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5996361678853803606.post-32662971354904592012008-09-27T07:14:00.000-07:002008-09-29T08:04:43.404-07:00How the Power of Suggestion Can Ruin a Good Real Estate Professional<em>by Roberta Ross</em><br /><strong></strong><br /><strong>Are you one of those agents who is easily influenced by negative media or the long faces of your depressed colleagues?</strong><br /><br />If so, then this market is much worse than you think.<br />Why? Because while you spend your time wallowing in the doom and gloom, serious-minded agents are rising to the challenge and capitalizing on the opportunities that today's market presents-the ones you're leaving behind.<br /><br />That's the bad news. And the really bad news is that when the tides of economic change do turn, those agents will have already developed trusting relationships with their sphere of influence, niche markets and business-to-business networks. They'll be positioned for expansive growth and unparalleled success while the "Negative Neds and Nellies" of the real estate world remain knee deep in "what's wrong with the world." My suggestion? <strong><em>Don't join them!</em></strong><br /><br />The good news is that every change in business and in life brings with it both challenges and opportunities. If you're ready to turn your "news" into good news in your business, your life and even in your relationships, start by changing one word, one action, one habit each day from negative to positive-and let the real power of suggestion ignite your spirit and improve your production. Do this, and you might just decide that this market is much better than you think.<br /><br />Here are some ideas to get you going:<br /><br />Read more <a href="http://brokeragentpro.com/viewArticle.html?ArticleID=1558">here</a>.Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05735476931196896068noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5996361678853803606.post-73424581988018786892008-09-26T09:49:00.000-07:002008-09-26T10:03:27.019-07:00Miami Dade Assistance for First Time Homebuyers<em><span style="font-size:130%;">With the Housing Finance Authority’s mortgage loan programs, moderate income families have a fighting chance at becoming homeowners.</span></em><br /><br /><strong>30 Year Assisted Rate Loan</strong><br />Program Features·<br /><ul><li>First mortgage loan with a fixed interest rate at 6.55%. </li><li>You have 30 years to repay the loan.· </li><li>4% cash assistance for down payment and closing costs.<br /></li></ul><p><a name="qualify"><strong>How to qualify</strong></a><br />You must occupy the home as your primary residence.<br />Credit, employment and living expenses will be evaluated.<br />The maximum purchase price* for a new or existing home is $525,090.<br />Family income limits:*<br />$72,360 for a family of 1 or 2<br />$84,420 for a family of 3 or more </p><br /><strong><em>For more information, call Lisa at 305-984-0404 or email </em></strong><a href="mailto:pegasuslm@comcast.net"><strong><em>pegasuslm@comcast.net</em></strong></a>Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05735476931196896068noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5996361678853803606.post-69744123256507660162008-09-05T07:01:00.000-07:002008-09-05T07:02:37.376-07:00Bloomberg Article on Florida Real Estate Bottom<strong>Florida Real Estate Bottom Signaled by Sale of Distressed Condo</strong><br /><br />By Bob Ivry<br /><br />Sept. 4 (Bloomberg) -- Sales of distressed Miami properties have begun, signaling a bottom for south Florida's real estate market and the end of waiting for vulture funds armed with about $30 billion to spend.<br />The sale of 120 condominiums last month to a Philadelphia private equity firm and Related Group of Florida, a development company led by <a href="http://search.bloomberg.com/search?q=Jorge+Perez&site=wnews&client=wnews&proxystylesheet=wnews&output=xml_no_dtd&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&filter=p&getfields=wnnis&sort=date:D:S:d1" t_delay="50" t_width="110" t_bgcolor="#ddedd9" t_fontface="Verdana,sans-serif" t_fontcolor="#000000" t_static="true" t_above="true">Jorge Perez</a>, ``broke the logjam'' for investors targeting the oversupply of condos in downtown Miami, said <a href="http://search.bloomberg.com/search?q=Peter%0AZalewski&site=wnews&client=wnews&proxystylesheet=wnews&output=xml_no_dtd&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&filter=p&getfields=wnnis&sort=date:D:S:d1" t_delay="50" t_width="110" t_bgcolor="#ddedd9" t_fontface="Verdana,sans-serif" t_fontcolor="#000000" t_static="true" t_above="true">Peter Zalewski</a>, owner of the Condo Vultures LLC consulting firm in Bal Harbour, <a href="http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/quote?ticker=STEHFL%3AIND" t_delay="50" t_width="110" t_bgcolor="#ddedd9" t_fontface="Verdana,sans-serif" t_fontcolor="#000000" t_static="true" t_above="true">Florida</a>.<br />Regional and community lenders are starting to market properties in Miami, where the median condo price in July fell 19 percent from a year earlier, according to the <a href="http://www.far.org/" target="_blank" t_delay="50" t_width="120" t_bgcolor="#ddedd9" t_fontface="Verdana,sans-serif" t_fontcolor="#000000" t_static="true" t_above="true">Florida Association of Realtors</a> in Orlando. Banks that were reluctant to take real estate-related writedowns may be forced by regulators to sell homes that sit empty and mortgage notes that aren't being paid, said <a href="http://search.bloomberg.com/search?q=Jack+McCabe&site=wnews&client=wnews&proxystylesheet=wnews&output=xml_no_dtd&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&filter=p&getfields=wnnis&sort=date:D:S:d1" t_delay="50" t_width="110" t_bgcolor="#ddedd9" t_fontface="Verdana,sans-serif" t_fontcolor="#000000" t_static="true" t_above="true">Jack McCabe</a>, founder of McCabe Research & Consulting LLC in Deerfield Beach, Florida.<br />``There's a purging going on,'' McCabe said. ``It's my belief that the vulture buyers would form the bottom of the real estate market, and we're almost there. That bottom may last for three years as foreclosure sales go on.''<br /><br /><a href="http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601109&sid=afUCiNEO.5yo&refer=home">Click Here</a> to read more.Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05735476931196896068noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5996361678853803606.post-35766629029053890292008-08-13T09:48:00.000-07:002008-08-13T09:51:00.101-07:00Incredible, sought after NC lakeview acreage!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm6mHX9547KrIMZ18gM4rsQQKR8J1oXtpUsES66K_C8tNYwD7YA9PguIAV5PnmBwLlUBmbRnD2p0OwO8CrJ2Sn-OTYlojn7VSSq3wUNv0N2ObmRWS9RoCkYfjzPNIipPEgX-SB0LTxh_A/s1600-h/lake-nantahala.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5234045548731484914" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm6mHX9547KrIMZ18gM4rsQQKR8J1oXtpUsES66K_C8tNYwD7YA9PguIAV5PnmBwLlUBmbRnD2p0OwO8CrJ2Sn-OTYlojn7VSSq3wUNv0N2ObmRWS9RoCkYfjzPNIipPEgX-SB0LTxh_A/s400/lake-nantahala.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Incredible lakeview 2.41 acre property with two building sites! Can be split or build family compound. Price for one acre. Adjacent 2-acre parcel also for sale - Developers build 3 homes! Area has multimillion dollar homes, world class river rapids, historic Franklin NC, and national forest land. Email Lisa at info@pegasuswriter.com or call 305-984-0404 for more information. Property is off of Little Choga Road on Ridge between Indian Lake Road and Rainwater Point. Will consider trade for Miami-area rental property. </div>Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05735476931196896068noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5996361678853803606.post-8809177492775423192008-07-28T18:20:00.000-07:002008-07-28T18:34:47.093-07:00ATTN: Investors - Lakewood Ohio triplex<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju1of4g9LNK1UEm-dCzat94_L4912QLU3qBB-ILz1SqEmhWNxiFQlUw2bJ6MKrpJWWbsGu7nXMRaxR24n5dozGZZzNhPR3WhjHxnxInlv1ib3_mxHf_jPBvpSE9uGV-GJMhZDAOF06M2I/s1600-h/blogpic10.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5228240174483730514" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju1of4g9LNK1UEm-dCzat94_L4912QLU3qBB-ILz1SqEmhWNxiFQlUw2bJ6MKrpJWWbsGu7nXMRaxR24n5dozGZZzNhPR3WhjHxnxInlv1ib3_mxHf_jPBvpSE9uGV-GJMhZDAOF06M2I/s400/blogpic10.jpg" border="0" /></a><strong><br /></strong><div></div><strong>Visit </strong><a href="http://www.lockboxdeals.com/"><strong>http://www.lockboxdeals.com/</strong></a><strong> for this and more great deals!</strong><br /><div></div><br /><div>Exceptional 3 family with many extras, 1st floor just updated with decorating and carpet, A lot of extra space in units, great sunroom and office space or infants room beside listed space. Very clean neighborhood in western Lakewood. Great location with good access to freeway and other amenities. This is a good investment for an owner occupied investment or for the owner that wants a very clean unit. Realistically priced for today’s market. </div><br /><strong>Please visit our sponsors:</strong><br /><br /><a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=[SITE.CODE]&offerid=64878.10000106&type=4&subid=0"><img alt="Free Gift of The Month" src="http://www.shopdi.com/linkshare/images/fgtm125.gif" border="0" /></a><img height="1" src="http://ad.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/show?id=[SITE.CODE]&bids=64878.10000106&type=4&subid=0" width="1" border="0" /> <a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=E7DWwqWqGjY&offerid=100462.10002270&type=4&subid=0"><img alt="1-800-FLOWERS.COM" src="http://a1516.g.akamai.net/f/1516/9236/1h/affiliate.1800flowers.com/flowers/graphics/Summer08&09/RS01aM5n_F8.gif" border="0" /></a><img height="1" src="http://ad.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/show?id=E7DWwqWqGjY&bids=100462.10002270&type=4&subid=0" width="1" border="0" /> <a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=E7DWwqWqGjY&offerid=134908.10000016&type=4&subid=0"><img alt="Dreamtime Baby (The Parent Company)" src="http://www.dreamtimebaby.com/g/m/DTBECO_125x125.gif" border="0" /></a><img height="1" src="http://ad.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/show?id=E7DWwqWqGjY&bids=134908.10000016&type=4&subid=0" width="1" border="0" /> <a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=E7DWwqWqGjY&offerid=127107.10000083&type=4&subid=0"><img alt="PetSmart" src="http://affiliates.petsmart.com/images/banners/070108/125.gif" border="0" /></a><img height="1" src="http://ad.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/show?id=E7DWwqWqGjY&bids=127107.10000083&type=4&subid=0" width="1" border="0" />Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05735476931196896068noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5996361678853803606.post-60350868886112150482008-07-25T07:22:00.000-07:002008-07-25T07:32:58.432-07:00Lakewood 2 Family Investment Property!Visit us at <a href="http://www.lockboxdeals.com/">www.lockboxdeals.com</a> for this and more great investment property deals!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimvFwy6_N7-DbrvbYv-_shqcok3Ja2itjp8DuCjnhWtR-EuUTaEjtPjn8neZLrAVS4SWd19D2T-4DMONynZ0IG0xi7dNxFZIRfLLCXDHh-VQFkDcaVhCDwJWFXvt9ADl5Bgbccx_st__w/s1600-h/blogpic9.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5226957721801772914" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimvFwy6_N7-DbrvbYv-_shqcok3Ja2itjp8DuCjnhWtR-EuUTaEjtPjn8neZLrAVS4SWd19D2T-4DMONynZ0IG0xi7dNxFZIRfLLCXDHh-VQFkDcaVhCDwJWFXvt9ADl5Bgbccx_st__w/s400/blogpic9.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Priced to sell, Positive Cash Flow, Well Maintained, Great Tenants, Own this one and make money, No problems here, COuld be the best buy in Lakewood, Quiet Street, Close to freeway and all other amenities. this is a great neighborhood with stable housing that Lakewood is known for. Owner has priced this property realistically and is not in distress but is making another investment and would like to liquidate this property to move on. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Find more information at <a href="http://www.lockboxdeals.com/">http://www.lockboxdeals.com/</a>, this deal Just Added!</div><div>***********************************************************************</div><div>Visit our sponsors:</div><div>Great opportunities for investment property through grants - for low-income housing, for veteran housing, for homeless transitional housing! 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And make no mistake, hedge funds and those who run them have made a name for themselves in recent years.<br />Hedge funds have been all over the mainstream news media of late, whether it’s due to huge successes, shocking defeats, or the way that their managers seem to treat billions of dollars as if it were Monopoly money.<br />Hedge funds are private by definition and only certain investors qualify to partake in them. If you’ve climbed your way into this category as a result of a strong record in equity or futures trading, you might feel compelled to throw your money in with the über-rich, thinking that it’s a sure way to become one of the elite. But be warned, hedge funds are not all that they are cracked up to be. In fact, for an educated and conscientious investor, hedge funds can be a nightmare.<br />These four curious characteristics of hedge funds make them different than many standard investments. If you don’t bat an eye at this list, then go for it and you’ll at least enter the fray with your eyes wide open. But if anything in this description of hedge funds surprises you or makes you the least bit uncomfortable, then it might be best to stick with what you know.<br /><br />For the continuation of this article, visit <a href="http://www.bankaholic.com/finance/hedge-fund-risks/">http://www.bankaholic.com/finance/hedge-fund-risks/</a>Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05735476931196896068noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5996361678853803606.post-50459752055871956342008-07-02T09:06:00.000-07:002008-07-02T09:11:30.058-07:00Jersey City Deals Posted!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizFZdCORM5qv9srEe_8CMUaIe4OARwYqqh4T-P_B60gH262GX7nBAGrAsMQcDwkA7lxLXo1yEX1TE6X8M-K-M6qPU2TswlAtjLBZsptlNMD8hHo3wJ3ZinJgEiXYKoRDRVYwPUTlL3koM/s1600-h/blogpic8.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5218449015206107202" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizFZdCORM5qv9srEe_8CMUaIe4OARwYqqh4T-P_B60gH262GX7nBAGrAsMQcDwkA7lxLXo1yEX1TE6X8M-K-M6qPU2TswlAtjLBZsptlNMD8hHo3wJ3ZinJgEiXYKoRDRVYwPUTlL3koM/s400/blogpic8.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><br /> </div><div><a class="anchorTitle" href="http://www.lockboxdeals.com/UpdateViewCount.aspx?realEstateID=915">GREAT ONE BEDROOM IN PRIME LOCATION</a><br />unlocked 2 Times<br />Posted By: <a class="commentLink" href="mailto:marge@jerseycityhomes.com">M. 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Email <a href="mailto:LisaM@lockboxdeals.com">LisaM@lockboxdeals.com</a> for more information.</div><div> </div>Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05735476931196896068noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5996361678853803606.post-84101508664844863882008-06-30T10:27:00.000-07:002008-06-30T10:30:52.610-07:00Great investment property deal!<em><span style="font-size:130%;"> Please visit us at </span></em><a href="http://www.lockboxdeals.com/"><em><span style="font-size:130%;">www.lockboxdeals.com</span></em></a><em><span style="font-size:130%;"> for more great investment property deals!</span></em><br /><br />************************************************************<br /><br />8034 NW 5 AV<br />Miami, Fl 33150<br /><br />The following information is believed accurate but is not warranted<br />These Properties Are Offered For Sale From the Owner Direct. 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It is true, you can drive through even the nicest areas and find prices that are more consistent with prices from two or three years ago. And foreclosures and pre-foreclosure sales are everywhere. But as soon as a pre-foreclosure sign goes up, the property seems to be sold.<br /><br />In fact, the newly released third quarter report by the National Association of Realtors found that 93 out of 150 metropolitan areas studied showed increases in median existing single-family home prices from a year earlier, but 54 had price declines. NAR chief economist Lawrence Yun said that home prices throughout the midsection of the US are affordable and perhaps even undervalued.<br /><br />At our main listing site, <a href="http://www.lockboxdeals.com/">www.lockboxdeals.com</a>, we offer the best deals in real estate from all over the country. Let us know how the market is faring in your area, and don't forget to post your free listings.Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05735476931196896068noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5996361678853803606.post-89559734635832054752007-11-01T18:18:00.000-07:002007-11-01T18:38:24.236-07:00Gifts for CustomersThe holidays are closer than I like to think, and if you haven't ordered your personalized gifts by now, it is probably too late.<br /><br />But don't despair. Mark Nash of <a href="http://www.1001realestatetips.com/">http://www.1001realestatetips.com/</a> recently sent out a great email discussing a focus-group he did a couple of years ago asking his clients what kinds of holiday gifts they most appreciated. The overwhelming answer was something that didn't scream It's From Me! Your Realtor!<br /><br />That year, he sent out Starbuck's gift cards, and it was a big hit. I can attest to that fact - a customer of mine once sent me a gift card, and every time I used it, of course I remembered who had sent it to me. It didn't have to have her name on it or mention her business.<br /><br />What are some of your favorite gifts, for either holidays or closings? Some of Mark's other suggestions included items of local interest, such as restaurant guides or local magazines. That's a great idea for someone who is relocating. I happen to be a vegetarian, and every year I receive a food basket from a customer who I know makes special effort to send me non-meat products in my basket. Other than that being a case of the thought really making a difference, I don't know if food items are a good idea. Depending on your locale and budget, cards by a local artist, a plant in a planter that can be reused, or coffee mugs are good ideas.<br /><br />And don't forget, if you are on a budget, check out affiliate programs. <a href="http://www.linkshare.com/">www.linkshare.com</a> and <a href="http://www.commissionjunction.com/">www.commissionjunction.com</a> have some programs that offer their affiliates special discounts - this can make a difference when sending presents to your entire client roster. If you aren't a participating affiliate, I always try to offer coupons and discounts for the programs I participate in when choosing sponsors for my weekly Top Ten Deals in Real Estate newsletter (you can sign up at <a href="http://www.lockboxdeals.com/">www.lockboxdeals.com</a>), but in the interest of full disclosure, I'll get a percentage for anyone who clicks through from one of my ads. Is there a type of gift you'd most prefer to receive a discount for? Let me know and I can pass one along.<br /><br />Although it is easier to send out uniform presents, Realtors have a great opportunity to really get to know their clients tastes, so individual, custom gifts might be appropriate for your closest customers.<br /><br />Least favorite items seem to be calendars and refrigerator magnets with the company name on it. I do receive several school year calendars from Realtors and always keep one, but only one, usually whichever arrives first.<br /><br />Anyone else want to share your ideas?<br /><br />LisaLisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05735476931196896068noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5996361678853803606.post-84451572334913895172007-10-22T13:51:00.000-07:002007-10-22T13:53:41.772-07:00Grants for Real Estate InvestingBy now, we have all seen the commercials shouting that you are a fool for not taking advantage of the government grants available for everything from starting your own business to investing in real estate. Does it sound too good to be true?<br /><br />That depends. Certainly, some people have received a grant for investing in real estate. A very few have received a large grant for investing in real estate. And even though these grants exist, the requirements can be quite stringent, the competition very tough, and the amounts small.<br /><br />However, there are some circumstances where it is possible to start or improve a real estate investing career by seeking and obtaining grants. Most often, local municipalities fund affordable housing initiatives. These may range from offering individuals grants to assist in a first-time-homeowner down payment, to grants to non-profit developers to build multi-unit affordable housing developments.<br /><br />For example, recently in Miami, Florida, housing assistance grants were available (<a href="http://www.miamidade.gov/housing/library/hag_eng_span.pdf">http://www.miamidade.gov/housing/library/hag_eng_span.pdf</a>) for low-income individuals who meet needs criteria. This type of grant can be found by contacting the housing department of the municipality where you are looking to invest.<br /><br />Other programs exist on a municipal or regional basis for the elderly, persons with disabilities, and persons with AIDS. If you fall into one of these categories and wish to purchase real estate, again the best place to start looking is your municipal housing authority or agency. <br /><br />Another class of programs encourages “Sweat Equity,” or seeks to provide housing opportunities for people who are willing and able to provide some of the labor of building the home. One of the best known organizations in this category is Habitat for Humanity, although similar organizations exist on local levels.<br /><br />Individuals may also qualify for downpayment assistance. This information from the website <a href="http://www.whitehouse.gov/government/fbci/grants-catalog-housing.html#020">http://www.whitehouse.gov/government/fbci/grants-catalog-housing.html#020</a> illustrates a typical example of this type of grant:<br /><br /><a name="020">AHP Homeownership Set-Aside Program of the FHLBank SystemFederal Housing Finance Board </a><br />An FHLBank may set aside up to the greater of $4.5 million or 35 percent of its AHP funds each year for a homebuyer program for low- and moderate-income households. Member lenders provide the set-aside funds as grants to eligible customers generally on a first-come, first-served basis. Set-aside funds may be used for down-payments, closing costs, rehabilitation, or homeownership counseling costs. Each FHLBank may set its own maximum grant amount, which may not exceed $15,000 per household.<br />To qualify for a grant, households must meet several criteria. Please contact your nearest FHLBank Community Investment Officer to learn more.<br />Contact: To find your nearest Community Investment Officer, visit <a href="http://www.whitehouse.gov/goodbye/516de7fc0f43522fae8194b32aa4677957ea8436.html">http://www.fhfb.gov/FHLB/FHLBP_officers.htm</a>.<br /><br />It is also possible to obtain grants to make property improvements to a property that you own. These are most available in Community Redevelopment Areas and can be found through the municipality you are interested in. These types of grants are often available for commercial and residential properties, and may cover anything from disaster preparedness to exterior paint and landscaping to safety items. Rural areas may benefit from irrigation grants and other incentives from the US Department of Agriculture.<br /><br />For non-profit organizations that seek to obtain grants to build affordable housing initiatives, the Federal government offers several types of grants for real estate investing. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) offers community development block grants that usually funnel through a competitive awards process to a municipality that in turn awards contracts to businesses to build houses for the low-income and underserved members of the community.<br /><br />Contrary to popular belief, the Small Business Administration does not offer grants to start new small businesses, so if you have to invest your own funds to start a non-profit organization, you have to decide whether developing affordable housing will be a career that you will follow regardless of whether you obtain grants and contracts.<br /><br />Other grants for real estate investing can be found for rural and farming assistance projects, tribal projects, and other miscellaneous specific projects.<br /><br />If you do fall into one of the covered categories, a grant for investing in real estate may help start you on the road to owning property. You will still have to do the work of researching properties for purchase, making improvements on the property, reselling for a profit to convert extra cash into additional investments, and working up into bigger and more profitable deals. Seeking and obtaining a grant for real estate investing may help a hard working, motivated investor gain the leg up necessary to profit in real estate.<br /><br />Multiple books exist that state they can supply information on available grants and how to obtain them. Internet searches also are quite useful in finding different types of funding opportunities. Municipal housing agencies are also a wealth of information for finding out about grant opportunities. For more information, try <a href="http://www.grants.gov/">www.grants.gov</a> or your local housing agency.Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05735476931196896068noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5996361678853803606.post-49212590305159910682007-10-19T18:51:00.001-07:002007-10-19T18:52:18.893-07:00How Important is SEO for an Agent's Site?I have a Realtor friend who is developing his first site, and he is struggling to balance creativity, usefulness, and SEO features.<br /> I recently read on another blog that for agents, perhaps sacrificing SEO in order to give customers what they want up front - access to listing searches - is more important, as it will bring customers back again and again. We all know that sites that feature great search categories but very little text are difficult to optimize, but sites that feature tons of keyword rich text might be confusing to customers who just want to see listings. Where is the balance between getting repeat customers and finding new customers? Is it more important to optimize to attract new customers and then let good old fashioned great service keep them coming back?<br />Of course, for my site <a href="http://www.lockboxdeals.com/">www.lockboxdeals.com</a>, since it is a listing service and supported by ads, SEO is one of the most important (and expensive!) priorities I face everyday, so perhaps my opinion is a bit....skewed!<br /> What do you all think? Does it depend on area of the country - for instance, is SEO more important in major metropolitan areas that have international clients? Does the type of brokerage make a difference - independent versus aligned with a Coldwell or other larger firm? Does a creative site bring more visitors than a site that is functional but similar to a lot of others?Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05735476931196896068noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5996361678853803606.post-34217718298361619052007-10-19T18:50:00.000-07:002007-10-19T18:51:16.599-07:00Selling Houses on eBay?I had a new property uploaded to my listing site, <a href="http://www.lockboxdeals.com/">www.lockboxdeals.com</a>, for $4,990. That's right, under $5,000 for a home. Not the downpayment price, the total sales price. When I followed the link, it led me to eBay!<br /><br />There are many houses listed on eBay for auction, some with no reserve and bids starting at $1, some as classified advertisements that list a more traditional price. Has anyone ever tried this method for selling a house in a hard to sell area?<br /><br />I've tried to follow through on a couple of the listings to see if the final sales price was comparable to a regular listing. There are also many ways to improve the ending sales price (Buy it now price, setting a reserve). There are also investment deals available. One foreclosure looks like it will sell for close to the Buy It Now price, but the property for $4,990 is still at that price with only 13 hours to go!Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05735476931196896068noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5996361678853803606.post-2608963555213755832007-10-19T18:48:00.001-07:002007-10-19T18:50:13.296-07:00Have You Googled....You?In real estate, perhaps more than in other professions, image is important. Realtors recognize the importance of a professional appearance and demeanor in person, but how about your online image?<br />One tip that I picked up and regularly follow is to Google your own name periodically. With the abundance of posting and social networking sites now, you may find unflattering or even untruthful comments about you on sites of importance in the industry. When a potential client searches you on the internet, these comments could make the difference between winning a new client - and commission - or losing.<br />If you find untruthful comments, you can ask the administrator of the site or forum to have these comments removed. Or at least you can post your own dispute of the comment. On my site, <a href="http://www.lockboxdeals.com/">www.lockboxdeals.com</a>, Realtors are notified when someone posts a new comment on your listing, and I have a Terms of Use policy that allows me to edit or remove comments depending on content.<br />I also periodically Google my company name, which not only gives me an idea of what people are saying but also of how many folks are talking!<br />By the way, when I checked my name, Lisa Merritt, another real estate Lisa Merritt, an agent, turned up in Colorado. If you are reading, Hello from Miami!Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05735476931196896068noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5996361678853803606.post-29592955694650486532007-10-19T18:46:00.000-07:002007-10-19T18:47:57.745-07:00New school year a goldmine for Realtors!I admit, before kids and before real estate, I never even looked at a school calendar. The only time I ever even considered the school year was if I got stuck in a school zone traffic jam. But now that my oldest is starting pre-school, I can't believe that the start date is coming up so soon. Our school starts August 14, others in our area are starting August 21.<br /><br />So for Realtors, it is definitely time to feature those properties that are languishing in the real estate MLS listings that happen to be in good school zones. Three or four weeks may not leave much time for closing, but with more and more sellers considering alternative terms - lease to own, owner financing, etc. - property buyers still have time to relocate to a better school zone before the coming new school year.<br /><br />There are many ways to reach prospective clients who happen to be parents of school-aged children. One tactic, perhaps try targeting homeowners in a lesser school district with an offer from a motivated seller. Even someone who hasn't considered moving might not realize that such alternatives are possible. Parents of young children who have been paying for private pre-school might be happy to learn that a great, free, public school is available in a nearby neighborhood, and that it is possible to make the move before the new school year. Or try something a little more unconventional. Many parenting blogs have real estate or homes forums - and it is free to post or comment. Here are some to try:<a href="http://www.families.com/">http://www.families.com/</a><a href="http://www.joyunexpected.com/">http://www.joyunexpected.com/</a><a href="http://rocksinmydryer.typepad.com/">http://rocksinmydryer.typepad.com/</a><br />And if you want all blogging moms and their audiences to find you, try becoming an advertiser on the BlogHer network. That way, your ad will reach an audience of moms as well as all of their visitors for a reasonable amount of money. If you regularly feature properties in great school zones, or if you can position yourself as an expert on information for families in the area, you could gain a whole new source of clients. One site in their network is the really hip and horribly funny parenting site, <a href="http://www.dooce.com/">http://www.dooce.com/</a>. And I mean horribly as in both horribly offensive and horribly true. This site gets lots of traffic from parents and could be a good source of clients for the upcoming and future school years.<br /><br />When I had kids, I signed up for UPromise at Publix (and the Publix baby club), and for coupons at Enfamil, and they always remember my children's birthdays and send monthly coupons, so perhaps a blog or ad on those types of sites or even in their direct mail would be timely for families looking at moving before the new school year starts. Any site that advertises school supplies is a great opportunity for reaching families. And be sure to work with your local relocation resources - companies that are relocating employees into the area. <br />Here's to a successful new school (and business) year!<br /><br />Lisa Merritt, PresidentPegasus Consulting Group, Inc.<a href="http://www.lockboxdeals.com/">http://www.lockboxdeals.com/</a>Realtors post listings for free on LockBoxDeals.com.See your listing in our Top Ten Deals weekly email.Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05735476931196896068noreply@blogger.com0