Karen's Perspective

Amazing Design Site

Karen — Thu, 17 May 2012 14:11:51 +0000

asian landscape design by san francisco architect Zeterre Landscape Architecture I just found the most amazing design site and I want to share it with you. Check out Houzz.com. More design photos than I’ve found on any single site. You can search by style (Asian,…

Can’t Make Your Mortgage Payments? 12 Possible Solutions

Karen — Wed, 16 May 2012 14:01:14 +0000

Can’t make your mortgage payments? You’re not alone. There are many options, so don’t panic! Here are just a few: Reinstatement:Paying the loan balance off in a very short time, usually within 24 months. Total reinstatement involves paying the lender everything that is owed in…

Investing for Long-Term Wealth in Rental Properties

Karen — Tue, 15 May 2012 14:29:41 +0000

The combination of low vacancies, increasing rental rates, and affordable properties makes this the perfect time to own rental real estate. In today’s market, you have the potential for strong and long-term cash flow combined with the promise of future appreciation. If you’re thinking about…

Romney’s Impact on the Housing Market

Karen — Mon, 14 May 2012 14:40:17 +0000

There is much concern about what will happen to the housing market after the election. Amid all the speculation, many of us are trying hard to hear what the candidates themselves are talking about. Here’s one interesting comment as a guest post that was submitted…

Housing Affordability Index – Does it Matter to You?

Karen — Fri, 11 May 2012 21:56:07 +0000

The housing affordability index measures the relationship between Median Home Price, Median Family Income, and the Average Mortgage Interest Rate. A higher index means greater purchasing power.

Greensboro Real Estate Investor

Karen — Thu, 10 May 2012 13:59:52 +0000

My name is Karen Rittenhouse. I am a real estate investor in Greensboro, North Carolina (and the surrounding areas), and I think EVERYONE should own and invest in real estate. My husband and I have been buying and selling real estate as investors full-time…

Chalmers University of Technology – Sweden

Karen — Wed, 09 May 2012 15:56:24 +0000

I’m encouraging you to think differently. When considering real estate, think outside the box!

Follow Up with Every Potential Customer

Karen — Tue, 08 May 2012 14:18:43 +0000

In our coaching sessions we talk a lot, naturally, about buying and selling homes. Many investors are far too eager, wanting a quick deal. The reality is, no matter what business you’re in, the majority of your sales come from building a relationship with your…

Update on New Federal Lead Paint Removal Standards

Karen — Mon, 07 May 2012 12:10:26 +0000

As most people dealing with older homes know, the Federal government began regulating how contractors, renovators and landlords have to deal with lead paint issues about three years ago. Lead paint contamination initially became an issue concerning work in federally subsidized housing. The concern was…

Measuring Your Business Results

Karen — Fri, 04 May 2012 13:10:29 +0000

As a follow up to yesterday’s post about marketing, I thought it would be good to discuss the need for measuring your marketing results. In fact, to be successful, you should be measuring the results in just about every area of your business. It’s only…