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	<title>Singapore Real Estate</title>
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		<title>How to Get a Real Estate Investor Loan</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:43:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A career in real estate is fetching enormous returns to most  people. The lure of an easy buck may attract you towards the profession  as well but remember to first comprehend the rules of making money in  this line. If you thought that all real estate investors were  millionaires, you could [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p id="body">A career in real estate is fetching enormous returns to most  people. The lure of an easy buck may attract you towards the profession  as well but remember to first comprehend the rules of making money in  this line. If you thought that all real estate investors were  millionaires, you could not be farther away from the truth.</p>
<p>Most  people working as investors acquire the necessary funds from financial  lenders. The loan procured for such transactions is termed as a real  estate investor loan. A career in this profession could reap phenomenal  benefits once the assistance of a financial lender is obtained. While  applying for an investor loan, do not pitch all your expectations on a  solitary application. The more the number of sources tapped, the higher  is the probability of managing the loan. When applying for online  lenders, one must be vigilant towards the danger of online scams. Such  form of hunt can also result in leakage of personal information.</p>
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</script></div><p>The  best prospects of acquiring a investor loan are furnished by financial  institutions such as banks and credit unions. While credit unions  require the loan applicant to be a member, banks do not project any such  regulation. Therefore, the best alternative would be applying for the  loan in your own bank as most financial institutions give first  preference for such loans to their own customers. Nevertheless, there is  certainly no harm in trying one&#8217;s luck at other banks as well. Since,  organizing for a real estate loan is the most fundamental step towards  commencing with the profession of an investor; the sooner one has a tie  up the better it is.</p>
<p id="sig" class="sig">About Author:<br />
Kum Martin is an online leading expert in  the real estate industry. He also offers top quality articles like:<br />
<a href="http://www.lasvegasbuyeragent.com/" target="_new">Home Capital  Gaines</a>, <a href="http://www.lasvegasbuyeragent.com/selling-home/index.html" target="_new">Home  Appraisal Value</a></p>
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		<title>Home Sales Drop in Some Areas and Remain Stable in Others</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Sep 2010 15:43:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you have been paying attention to the news on the television and  in the papers lately, you probably know that the real estate market  seems to be in a bit of a bind. Home sales are dwindling, and people  aren&#8217;t able to get into the homes that they want. While this [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p id="body">If you have been paying attention to the news on the television and  in the papers lately, you probably know that the real estate market  seems to be in a bit of a bind. Home sales are dwindling, and people  aren&#8217;t able to get into the homes that they want. While this may be a  problem in many areas of the country, it doesn&#8217;t hold true for certain  locations.</p>
<p>Why is there such a difference based on geography? The  old saying of &#8220;location, location, location,&#8221; is very true in the real  estate world. People are still buying homes in Miami because of the  location. It offers people a close proximity to the beach as well as all  of the attractions and shopping in the city. They have major sports  teams, and they have great weather; the city offers excellent nightlife  and incredible restaurants too. Miami is far more than just a vacation  destination: people truly want to live there and experience the good  life throughout the year. Who could blame them?</p>
<p>Who are all of the  people who are moving south and stimulating the real estate market?  They are people just like you, people who are tired of spending time in  the cold, people who want to enjoy their retirement. You can also find  people who are in the prime of their lives, young families and singles  who want all of the glamour and excitement that a city like Miami holds.</p>
<p>It  is more than just the snowbirds and the retirees that are buying up  property in Miami. People from all around the world are attracted to the  great prices on the luxury condos. The prices are only part of the  factor though. People want to live near the water and they want to be  close to a large city with great schools. All of these are reasons that  the area around Miami is still doing so well even though other places in  the country are struggling when it comes to real estate.</p>
<p>This is  particularly excellent news for those who are looking to sell their  homes. They should have no trouble in finding buyers who are ready to  make the move to Miami.</p>
<p>With all of the great properties that are  available now, with more high-rise condo buildings coming, now is a  great time to start looking at a new home in Miami.</p>
<p id="sig" class="sig">Sunny Realty of South Florida features technologically advanced  and Internet savvy realtors. They specialize in Sunny Isles real  estate, <a href="http://www.sunnyislesmiamirealestate.com/" target="_new">Miami  real estate</a> and luxury condominiums. SunnyIslesMiamiRealEstate.com  provides instant access to the best in <a href="http://www.sunnyislesmiamirealestate.com/" target="_new">Miami Beach condos</a>.</p>
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		<title>Real Estate Agents - Foreclosure &amp; Short Sale Experts</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Sep 2010 15:42:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you&#8217;re in the market for Miami Beach or Sunny Isles real estate,  there are many options to help you find the best deals on some of the  hottest properties. As the economy continues to struggle, many people  are faced with foreclosure or short sale of their homes. This can be a [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p id="body">If you&#8217;re in the market for Miami Beach or Sunny Isles real estate,  there are many options to help you find the best deals on some of the  hottest properties. As the economy continues to struggle, many people  are faced with foreclosure or short sale of their homes. This can be a  difficult and embarrassing time for any family. It&#8217;s important to find  real estate agents that can help guide you through this process to help  protect your interests. Whether you&#8217;re the seller or buyer in these  situations, the experts at Sunny Isles can help you enjoy a smooth  transition in these more difficult transactions.</p>
<p>There&#8217;s no doubt  that foreclosures and short sales aren&#8217;t ideal for anyone. In the case  of foreclosure, the homeowner faces financial disaster and the lender  will lose substantial money in the process; when it comes to a short  sale, the homeowner will be better able to protect their financial  situation and the lender will still face losing money. The opportunity  to make some of the money back on these transactions comes from a future  buyer of these properties. For anyone in the market for property, it&#8217;s a  good idea to consider purchasing a foreclosed property to get a better  deal.</p>
<p>Foreclosures can be difficult to deal with for newcomers to  the market. Finding an expert agent like the ones at Sunny Isles will  help protect your interests and ensure you find a good property at a  great deal. It can be confusing to deal with these unusual scenarios,  but with it becoming more common in today&#8217;s economy, more agents are  able to become more knowledgeable about the intricacies of the market.  If you want to get into the market in the Miami area, foreclosures can  be a great way to find a property that would normally be out of your  budget at a price you can afford.</p>
<p>Short sales and foreclosures  have become more common in today&#8217;s unstable economy. It&#8217;s no wonder that  so many buyers have decided to get into the market with a discounted  property that was foreclosed upon. With such a confusing market, it&#8217;s a  good idea to turn to an expert at Sunny Isles to help guide you through  the process of buying a property in this highly desirable area. It&#8217;s  never been so easy to get a great property at substantial savings thanks  to the opportunities of foreclosure and short sale.</p>
<p id="sig" class="sig">Sunny Realty of South Florida features technologically advanced  and Internet savvy realtors. They specialize in Sunny Isles real  estate, <a href="http://www.sunnyislesmiamirealestate.com/" target="_new">Miami  real estate</a> and luxury condominiums. SunnyIslesMiamiRealEstate.com  provides instant access to the best in <a href="http://www.sunnyislesmiamirealestate.com/" target="_new">Miami Beach condos</a>.</p>
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		<title>Mortgage Refinancing - 4 Circumstances to Take Note</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 05 Sep 2010 15:42:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you are thinking about a mortgage refinance, below are a few of  the data you need to remember to guide you maintain the conditions and  terms about the insurance policy. This could save you unexpected or  future problems if you take these things into account first.
The  Appraisal.
Appraisals tell you whether [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p id="body">If you are thinking about a mortgage refinance, below are a few of  the data you need to remember to guide you maintain the conditions and  terms about the insurance policy. This could save you unexpected or  future problems if you take these things into account first.</p>
<p>The  Appraisal.<br />
Appraisals tell you whether you become qualified to get a mortgage  or not. Prior to getting an appraiser to check the value of your  property, a good technique is to fix up your property a bit. Tidy up the  landscaping and fix damaged windows. You have to do your own homework  as well instead of solely relying on your appraiser. Check with your  local realtor and a county tax assessor to have a close figure how your  property values in the property market.</p>
<p>Take a close look at your  cash-out.<br />
During earlier times, there were quite a number of companies that  provided cash-out mortgage refinancing. However, it was unfortunate that  upon the downfall of the values in real estate, many were faced with a  drastic financial dilemma to settle their mortgages. A good way to deal  with this is to select a fixed-rate mortgage so that the amount wouldn&#8217;t  change too much and make it a less problematic way to settle the  mortgage.</p>
<p>Have things in writing, especially the lock-in rate.<br />
You may have been given a very tempting mortgage rate by a  representative or authorized agent, but before signing the contract, you  must check if the details about what you have agreed are indicated  accurately and is noted by the company, the representative and by you.  The things to check would be the mortgage rate you have agreed upon and  the time period involved. This avoids any misunderstanding later on  should there are sudden changes. This also protects you for any unfair  terms.</p>
<p>Know the break-even period<br />
One of the first steps is to prepare yourself mentally to know the  costs involved when you are getting a refinance. Upon your second  mortgage, you may have a general idea now on what things to keep in  mind. There will still be the usual fees such as appraisals, application  fees and other professing fees. Review and calculate an estimate on how  much time you would reach a break even for all the expenses you are  going to undergo versus your income.</p>
<p>You have to ask yourself  first whether you will use the property or live in it long term as it  may not be worth your money if you plan to move to another area very  soon.</p>
<p id="sig" class="sig">Getting a mortgage isn&#8217;t simple enough because it involves many  processes, contracts and payment terms. However knowing a few of the  useful steps can help you save lots of time and energy in working with  your <a href="http://www.financebroker.com/mortgages/4-tips-on-mortgage-refinancing/" target="_new">mortgage  refinance</a>.</p>
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		<title>Location Really Does Count</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 04 Sep 2010 15:42:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sandy has been an upscale town for many years. Thirty years ago  when I first moved to the Salt Lake Valley I had a friend who lived in  Sandy. Even then the homes were nice, the services plentiful and the  neighborhoods secure and safe. It has grown immensely in the past thirty [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p id="body">Sandy has been an upscale town for many years. Thirty years ago  when I first moved to the Salt Lake Valley I had a friend who lived in  Sandy. Even then the homes were nice, the services plentiful and the  neighborhoods secure and safe. It has grown immensely in the past thirty  years with ever more services, medical facilities, shopping, churches  and schools conveniently located. The town, even though it has grown  measurable has been able to maintain the bedroom community feel with all  the conveniences of a larger town.</p>
<p>Sandy is centrally located to  many outdoor activities. The Uintahs are only an hour or so away with  hiking, biking, fishing, climbing and camping. Three large ski resorts  are virtually in the back yards with Alta, Brighton and Snowbird. Park  City is less than an hour away with The Canyons, Park City and Deer  Valley. Sandy is less than an hour away from Jordanelle dam, Pineview,  Utah Lake and East Canyon. Boating, hiking, rock climbing, camping,  biking all at the back door.</p>
<p>Salt Lake is only a stones throw away  with it&#8217;s concerts, plays, piano bars, art exhibits, sporting events,  restaurants, shopping, and down town events. The Real Stadium now brings  professional soccer to the Sandy area, and our favorite event the  annual Festival of Trees at the South Town Convention center. There  really is something for everybody.</p>
<p>Whether you choose to live in a  Sandy condo, buy a home, rent an apartment, or lease a Sandy town home,  you are in the right place with convenience and accessibility to  everywhere. Like the old adage says, &#8220;location, location, location&#8221;  really is important.</p>
<p id="sig" class="sig">East Town Living Lc <a href="http://www.easttownliving.com/" target="_new">http://www.EastTownLiving.com/</a>  Sandy Midvale location, condos and <a href="http://www.easttownliving.com/" target="_new">sandy townhomes</a>.</p>
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		<title>Helpful Tips For Choosing a Realtor</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:41:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Choosing Your Realtor®
There are a few things to consider  when deciding upon a real estate professional. Chances are you&#8217;re either  purchasing a home or putting a sign out in front of your single largest  investment. So, for most people, it&#8217;s an important decision. Even if  you have a family friend or [...]]]></description>
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<p>There are a few things to consider  when deciding upon a real estate professional. Chances are you&#8217;re either  purchasing a home or putting a sign out in front of your single largest  investment. So, for most people, it&#8217;s an important decision. Even if  you have a family friend or relative in the business, it&#8217;s always a good  idea to consider a few things before deciding who&#8217;s going to be the  right person to represent your interest. Whether you&#8217;re buying or  selling, here are a few things to consider:</p>
<p>Communication</p>
<p>In  my opinion, it&#8217;s a BIG ONE. It doesn&#8217;t matter how many homes a realtor  or his or her company has sold. If there is not an open and available  line of communication between client and agent, a sale is usually harder  to make. Real estate, despite the fact that technology allows everyone  access to information, is still a belly to belly business. Chances are  if an agent is not easy to reach and gives you the feeling that your  home is his or her top priority, you need to make a different choice.</p>
<p>Other  Peoples Opinion</p>
<p>Ask around. Talk to friends or visit on-line  references so you can evaluate particulars agent&#8217;s past performance. You  may even want to speak with the agent&#8217;s Primary Broker for their  opinion of the agent.</p>
<p>Trust</p>
<p>Does the agent you&#8217;re talking to  you exhibit confidence without being arrogant? Do you feel that your  needs will be met, at the same time do you feel free and willing to do  the things that the agent will ask you to do to get the job done.  Remember whether you&#8217;re buying or selling, you&#8217;ve got to participate, to  make the sale come to fruition. Make sure that your representative is a  person that you look forward to talking to.</p>
<p>Track Record</p>
<p>This  is the hardest metric to decide upon. You may find that the agent with  the most &#8220;sides&#8221; (transactions) is not the right fit. I sold my first  home because the seller believes in me. He knew I&#8217;d do everything in my  power to sell his home. And I did. Good thing too, because he told his  neighbor all his personal business. And you know what? I sold the  neighbors house as well.</p>
<p id="sig" class="sig">Realtor Mark Haining writes about <a href="http://nashvillerealestatesearchonline.com/" target="_new">Nashville real estate</a>  conditions at his blog. Visit his website at <a href="http://nashvillerealestatesearchonline.com/" target="_new">nashvillerealestatesearchonline.com</a></p>
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		<title>How Homes For Sale in Fishers Will Be Affected by a City Yes Win</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:41:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There is a really critical vote approaching that may very much have  an effect on homes in Fishers for sale and transform the history of  Fishers, Indiana. The vote is to make a decision whether Fishers will  remain a town or be turned officially as a city.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p id="body">There is a really critical vote approaching that may very much have  an effect on homes in Fishers for sale and transform the history of  Fishers, Indiana. The vote is to make a decision whether Fishers will  remain a town or be turned officially as a city.</p>
<p><strong>What is  the Vote about?</strong></p>
<p>If you didn&#8217;t yet discover this, Fishers,  Indiana is simply not a city! Huh? Are you kidding me? How could a spot  which is time and again ranked as one of the best areas to live by  various credible magazines including Forbes Magazine not be a city? Yes,  it is correct. Fishers, in reality, is suitably titled, &#8220;The Town of  Fishers.&#8221; It is actually merely a town.</p>
<p><strong>Who is City Yes?</strong></p>
<p>City  Yes is a group of Fishers residents who prefer Fishers to become a  city. They have had to crawl over some considerable road blocks in  recent times as they aspire to help to make the town a formalized city.  Even though they demonstrated 1,700 private signatures from people  living in Fishers who desire the town to be a city (this is near 300  higher than what was legally required to get the vote on the next  November&#8217;s election ballot), the Fishers Town Council failed to finish  their aspect of placing the vote on the upcoming ballot. Because the  Fishers Town Council stalled the submission, the vote will now almost  certainly have to be postponed for the 2012 Presidential vote since it  needs to have a great deal of persons to vote to be effective.</p>
<p><strong>How  on earth could this affect Fishers homes for sale?</strong></p>
<p>There  are many ways homes in Fishers for sale could be touched by making  Fishers a city. The largest modification that may well transpire on the  political aspect is that the current Town Manager and Town Council would  be replaced with a City Mayor and City Council, while the greatest  change in the financial factor would most likely of course be a  modification of taxes. First of all, you have got to realize this  dialogue has been heated for quite a while from every kind of person  from public figures to everyday trade persons. Truly, simply no  discussion of what could come to pass is important&#8230;only what truly  does come to pass! Despite the fact that I feel this way, I think we  should look into these ways homes in Fishers for sale may quite possibly  be concerned, in order that you might be able to make your decision  knowledgeably. The values will simply either increase or decrease.</p>
<p>Numerous  people are arguing that making Fishers a city will in the end indicate a  decline in taxes because the Mayor may possibly make a lower salary  than the current Town Manager. If this version of the report turns out  to be factual, property values in Fishers could actually heighten. The  other side of arguers are suggesting that the government switching to a  city would add two more positions and may have a potentially higher paid  person on top (the Mayor), causing a boost in taxes. If this  transpires, as I am confident you can probably imagine, home prices  could very well go down. While a result in either direction won&#8217;t mean  in any humongous financial changes in the years to come, there could be  significant outcomes in home prices soon which will be interesting to  look at.</p>
<p>If you would like to keep tabs on this story and learn  more about homes in Fishers for sale, follow our blog below.</p>
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		<title>Mortgage Lenders Start to Appeal to First-Time Home Buyers</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:41:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The housing property market in the UK is starting to look up for  anyone aspiring to take their first forays into home ownership. Housing  affordability has made some improvements to be twice as good as it had  been in 2007. While first time buyers still find property prices beyond  their means, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p id="body">The housing property market in the UK is starting to look up for  anyone aspiring to take their first forays into home ownership. Housing  affordability has made some improvements to be twice as good as it had  been in 2007. While first time buyers still find property prices beyond  their means, housing lender Halifax published its finding suggesting  that the mortgage costs as a percentage of the average family income  have dramatically shrunk making it easier to own a house.</p>
<p>The  claims of the lender needs to be taken with a grain of salt as it could  be an effort to drum up housing sales in the midst of a continuing slump  in housing projects and the official trend of increased house rentals.</p>
<p>Halifax  claims that mortgage payments are nearly half that of 2007 levels. But  it admits that affordability reached its worst point in that same month  when the disposable income of half of prospective homeowners was being  eaten up by mortgage payments.</p>
<p>So when it compares the current  mortgage situation today with the worst of the past, it speaks little  encouragement for new property buyers. The situation hasn&#8217;t really made  much progress since 2007.</p>
<p>Halifax also claims that the house  prices have fallen but in reality, that&#8217;s more because interest rates  have remained static at their historically low levels for more than 18  months.</p>
<p>And while the average middle class may benefit from the  Labour government&#8217;s revisions in stamp duty, raising to â,¤250,000 the  tax threshold to benefit 94% of first time home purchases, the fact  remains that this is just a 1% tax breather to the cost of a home.</p>
<p>But  regardless of these claims, the most discouraging barrier for people  buying homes for the first time is the lender&#8217;s reluctance to approve  mortgage application in the last two years.</p>
<p>While understandable  from the credit crunch resulting from the global economic crisis during  the last 2 years, this reluctance also put them in a less than  profitable situation.</p>
<p>Everyone knows that these lenders earn money  from interest rates and the more they lend, the more income they get.  So now, as Stephen Noakes, Halifax&#8217;s commercial director for mortgages  says, the situation has improved, noting further that &#8220;eight out of 10  first-time buyer mortgages are approved.&#8221;</p>
<p>But this fails to  account the fact the lenders continue to play it safe by requiring huge  up-front deposits which effectively put off prospective buyers applying  for a loan. For instance the best interest rates and discounts go to  borrowers can deposit at least 25% of the property price while the best  deals are reserved to those you can provide 40% deposit.</p>
<p>It is  clear that the greed and meanness of lenders have not waned and continue  to take advantage of the credit crunch.</p>
<p>If there&#8217;s any sign of  hope, this meanness seems to be easing up a bit. Andres Hagger of the  Moneynet.co.uk site opines that lending competition that has driven  lower interest rates have started to make a pitch to first time buyers  with more mortgage choices.</p>
<p>This view is shared by Melanie Bien of  the mortgage broker Private Finance saying that there are now more  product choices for first time buyers who can afford 10% deposits than  there was in 2009.</p>
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		<title>Economic News Stinks, Rentership is Rising, Rates on Track to Remain Low, And Real Estate?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Wall Street may be happy. After all profits are up and rising.  However, for those of us in the real estate business exactly where are  we. The good news is that rates are stuck in low gear and likely to stay  there for the next 12 months. The economies resistance to revival [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p id="body">Wall Street may be happy. After all profits are up and rising.  However, for those of us in the real estate business exactly where are  we. The good news is that rates are stuck in low gear and likely to stay  there for the next 12 months. The economies resistance to revival  remains stubbornly in place.</p>
<p>Demand for oil in the United States  remains tepid driven by the weak economy and by a populace determined to  waste no more. U.S. savings is running consistently at over 4% and  consumers continue to cut their debt, write off their mortgages through  foreclosure, and other debt via bankruptcy. The U.S. consumer is saving  cash and reducing outstanding liabilities at an unprecedented level.</p>
<p>Corporations  are piling up cash in profits. Yet, Hiring is stuck in near neutral. As  of this most recent quarter, the U.S. Federal Reserve predicts that  this will remain the case as does a majority of economists around the  country.</p>
<p>Foreclosure activity is increasing and the inventory of  houses on the market is at 8.5 months and likely to continue rising for  months to come because of the increasing foreclosure rate. At the same  time, since 2004 the number of renters has increased by 3.4 millions and  in the past quarter multifamily and rental vacancy has ticked downward  in the face of this mostly discouraging news.</p>
<p>Where does this the  leave the real estate industry?</p>
<p>Keep in mind that behind all these  statistics, the demographics point to sharply increased renting, steady  population growth, and the transition of the Echo Boomer from  dependents of their baby boom parents to heads of household. And, the  credit effects of the downturn and emerging legislative environment will  increase rental demand for years if not decades to come.</p>
<p>Investors  and those interested in a rental real estate career are looking into an  unprecedented opportunity as housing prices remain depressed and the  developing economic environment builds toward a period of what should  eventually become an especially strong period economic growth. This  growth will be driven by the increasing savings driving investment and  the stockpiled corporate profits going toward new business development  and expansion. Employment stuck in neutral will likely begin a sharp  improvement somewhere in late 2011 or 2012 as the pent up cash supply,  the eventual recovery of consumer confidence, and the swelling global  recovery begin to drive all factors forward. So, the short answer is buy  now if you are an investor. Get into the industry as soon as possible  if that is your goal. Seek to strengthen or stay with the industry if  you are already in the business.</p>
<p id="sig" class="sig">Blake Ratcliff (US Naval Academy Graduate &amp; Marine Officer,  Serial startup entrepreneur, COO/CEO, multifamily / residential  investment founder, and property manager).</p>
<p>Blake&#8217;s crafted 100+  business plans, prepared and delivered 1000+ investor presentations, and  is an expert financial modeler. A deeply experienced real estate  business person and startup business expert, Blake hones your Business  plans, reports, and presentations.</p>
<p>Visit <a href="http://internationalresidentialrealestateinvestorsassociation.org/real-estate-project-services-due-diligence-reports-business-plans" target="_new">http://internationalresidentialrealestateinvestorsassociation.org/real-estate-project-services-due-diligence-reports-business-plans</a></p>
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		<title>Rise of Super High-End Luxury Property Creates Head Room For Mid-End Luxury Market</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Mid-end luxury markets are properties that are usually located in  the outer central region. They are normally located outside the boundary  of the District 9, 10, or 11. The present market value of the mid-end  luxury market properties ranges from $1,100 to $1,500 psf. However, it  would be difficult for this [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p id="body">Mid-end luxury markets are properties that are usually located in  the outer central region. They are normally located outside the boundary  of the District 9, 10, or 11. The present market value of the mid-end  luxury market properties ranges from $1,100 to $1,500 psf. However, it  would be difficult for this market category to go beyond the price level  of $1,600 with the ceiling prices that Leonie Studio and Shenton are  offering. Leonie Studio ceiling price ranges from $1,700 to $1,800 while  the Shenton ceiling price ranges from $1,800 to $2,000. Considering the  ceiling prices disparity and the property classification, the mid-end  luxury market could not achieve a price that goes beyond the $1,600.  Average price level could be close to $1,300 and $1,400 levels for the  mid-end luxury market. The mass market condominiums are selling at an  average price range of $1,000 to $1,100 psf for over 99 years with  properties located at the non-traditional prime areas.</p>
<p>Holding  power of buyers</p>
<p>The unemployment rate in Singapore is about 2.2%  in March 2010 (source: Ministry of Manpower). The physical shortage of  the HDB supply is not immediately balance when the government is issuing  land. The country is still experiencing shortage of HDB supply. The  sudden downward spiraling of prices may not affect much the property  buyers as long as property buyers offer reasonable prices and do not  over bid. The best strategy is for the property buyers to bid within the  median of the property prices in Singapore to be strongly competitive.  Although this may not be applicable to highly priced developments or  projects that demonstrate larger swings, this is good enough to keep up  with the competition in cases of low HDB supply.</p>
<p>HIGH END MARKET  versus Mass Market</p>
<p>The high-end market could still sustain a low  HDB supply situation with the potential to appreciate its value  including the properties located near the location of the high-end  market. They would escalate too whenever the high-end properties near  their location raise their market value. Properties with attributes  comparable to the best locations across the globe will have a price  benchmark equivalent or comparable to the internationally known best  properties in other known locations. Exclusive attributes such as the  Yacht Berthing, sea view, special butler service, near to exclusive  resorts, within town and financial centers, centers of entertainment or  other activities could help increase the worth of the property.</p>
<p id="sig" class="sig">For more details about obtaining bank loan for the property you  plan to buy, please visit <a href="http://propertybuyer.com.sg/" target="_new">Property Buyer In Singapore</a> or  call +6582824112 or email <a href="mailto:shirleytan@propertybuyer.com.sg">shirleytan@propertybuyer.com.sg</a></p>
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