Barely a year ago the real estate industry was stunned when Canadian-based Brookfield Residential Property Services (Brookfield RPS), a division of Brookfield Asset Management Inc. (Brookfield), and owner of Royal LePage, the largest Canadian residential real estate company, acquired GMAC Real Estate. With the departure of CEO John Bearden and a pending name change imminent, many labeled the GMAC franchise as yesterday’s news.
What a difference a year has made. more...
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We have a direct source of Bulk REO Portfolios. This is a proven source for legitimate tapes primarily in California, which may be further tailored to specific areas and for property types. Proof of funds and statements of confidentiality will need to be executed.
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Chris Styner
COO
The Styner Group
(800) 763-7154
chris.styner@verizon.net
We have a direct source of Bulk REO Portfolios. This is a proven source for legitimate tapes primarily in California, which may be further tailored to specific areas and for property types. Proof of funds and statements of confidentiality will need to be executed.
Contact us today for more information.
Chris Styner
COO
The Styner Group
(800) 763-7154
chris.styner@verizon.net
We have a direct source of Bulk REO Portfolios. This is a proven source for legitimate tapes primarily in California, which may be further tailored to specific areas and for property types. Proof of funds and statements of confidentiality will need to be executed.
Contact us today for more information.
Chris Styner
COO
The Styner Group
(800) 763-7154
chris.styner@verizon.net
We have a direct source of Bulk REO Portfolios. This is a proven source for legitimate tapes primarily in California, which may be further tailored to specific areas and for property types. Proof of funds and statements of confidentiality will need to be executed.
Contact us today for more information.
Chris Styner
COO
The Styner Group
(800) 763-7154
chris.styner@verizon.net
We have a direct source of Bulk REO Portfolios. This is a proven source for legitimate tapes primarily in California, which may be further tailored to specific areas and for property types. Proof of funds and statements of confidentiality will need to be executed.
Contact us today for more information.
Chris Styner
COO
The Styner Group
(800) 763-7154
chris.styner@verizon.net
We have a direct source of Bulk REO Portfolios. This is a proven source for legitimate tapes primarily in California, which may be further tailored to specific areas and for property types. Proof of funds and statements of confidentiality will need to be executed.
Contact us today for more information.
Chris Styner
COO
The Styner Group
(800) 763-7154
chris.styner@verizon.net
We have a direct source of Bulk REO Portfolios. This is a proven source for legitimate tapes primarily in California, which may be further tailored to specific areas and for property types. Proof of funds and statements of confidentiality will need to be executed.
Contact us today for more information.
Chris Styner
COO
The Styner Group
(800) 763-7154
chris.styner@verizon.net
We have a direct source of Bulk REO Portfolios. This is a proven source for legitimate tapes primarily in California, which may be further tailored to specific areas and for property types. Proof of funds and statements of confidentiality will need to be executed.
Contact us today for more information.
Chris Styner
COO
The Styner Group
(800) 763-7154
chris.styner@verizon.net
We have a direct source of Bulk REO Portfolios. This is a proven source for legitimate tapes primarily in California, which may be further tailored to specific areas and for property types. Proof of funds and statements of confidentiality will need to be executed.
Contact us today for more information.
Chris Styner
COO
The Styner Group
(800) 763-7154
chris.styner@verizon.net
Missoula MT Sept 8, 2009 - Agreements with Intermountain MLS of Boise and Northwest Montana Association of REALTORs in Kalispell, plus two others, continue to grow Goomzee’s nationwide footprint. Goomzee®, a leading text message marketing and lead generation provider that connects buyers and sellers in real time, announces agreements with four more multiple listings services. more...
"On 9-11-09 join a free motorcycle ride dedicated to the memory of the 343 FDNY Firemen, 61 Police Officers and all those who tragically lost their lives on that historic day. The goal is to draw Patriotic Americans together on a Remembrance Ride to honor these brave Americans. "The Ride" and public Ceremony is open to all."
Here is a link to a long standing 9-11 memorial ride here in SoCal: http://www.remember911ride.com
Please post other events you may be attending in your area - And remember:
All Gave Some - Some Gave All - NEVER Forget !!
Thank you, Danny
Thank you, more...
Of course it's end-of-the-month crunch time.
Extra pressure to make sure those escrows and fundings close smoothly.
But take a 4min break and watch this clip -
Then get back to work....
http://www.thedailyshow.com/watch/wed-july-29-2009/home-crisis-investiga...
Thanx, Danny
Thank you,
Respectfully,
Danny C. Flucke Jr. - Senior Partner
Nationwide Mortgage Experts
Direct: (714) 624-9479
Email: DCFJ@NationwideMortgageExperts.com
Websites: www.NationwideMortgageExperts.com / www.NaMoEx.com more...
URGENT HVCC UPDATE:
Thank you to everyone who responded to our article last month concerning the business-destroying HVCC legislation - And for signing our petition to overturn it.
HVCC continues to devastate home values across the US. The mortgage industry is now faced with EXPANSION of the HVCC fiasco with higher Fannie and Freddie loan limits.
HVCC will carry through to former “jumbo” markets forcing more and more downward preasure on homeowners real estate values. more...
Press Release issued 10min ago:
OCALA, FLORIDA – TAYLOR, BEAN & WHITAKER MORTGAGE CORP. (“TBW”) RECEIVED NOTIFICATION ON AUGUST 4, 2009 FROM THE U.S DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, FREDDIE MAC AND GINNIE MAE (THE “AGENCIES”) THAT IT WAS BEING TERMINATED AND/OR SUSPENDED AS AN APPROVED SELLER AND/OR SERVICER FOR EACH OF THOSE RESPECTIVE FEDERAL AGENCIES.
TBW HAS UNSUCCESSFULLY SOUGHT TO HAVE THE TERMINATION/SUSPENSION DECISIONS OF EACH OF THOSE AGENCIES REVERSED. AS A RESULT OF THESE ACTIONS, TBW MUST CEASE ALL ORIGINATION OPERATIONS EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY. more...
The Patriot Guard Riders (PGR) has been tasked with Hand-To-Hand delivery of a father’s memorial flag from SoCal - To his daughter (Jennifer) in Florida.
This ride will cover 6 states with stops to hand off the flag to the next group of riders for the next leg of the trip.
Day one / Riverside, CA to Ehrenberg, AZ / 177 miles
Day two / Ehrenberg, AZ to San Simon, AZ / 382 miles
Day three / San Simon, Az to El Paso, TX / 200 miles
Day four / El Paso, TX to San Antonio, TX / 553 miles
Day five / San Antonio, TX to Lake Charles, LA / 340 miles more...
This Wall Street Journal article illustrates how focused everyone is on the lender -- With little more than a glance given to distressed homeowners. It is interesting to note that while the various government bodies are cleaning up the "loan mod" industry - They still have not issued any sort of consumer guide to help homeowners needing assistance. Here are a few tips: more...
On July 30, 2009, some of the provisions of the Mortgage Disclosure Improvement Act of 2008 (MDIA) go into effect and lenders, mortgage brokers, title agents, real estate agents, and real estate brokerages need be alert as to these new federal governmental regulations. Here are the details for the MDIA: more...
Does anyone else find this ridiculous?
Former CW senior executives are now heading up a company with Fannie and Freddie REO contracts - Even though they have ZERO real estate selling experience.
(Is that why they are just now getting their real estate licensing in order...?)
They make Multi-Millions in salaries and bonuses at CW - Which certainly had a major hand in creating this real estate bubble - Only to turn around and profit again from the REO market.
Here is the link: http://blogcatalog.com/search.frame.php?term=countrywide+reo&id=c38dad1c... more...
Please join www.NaMoEx.com in honoring John Flynn during his 100th birthday celebration honoring the oldest living CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR receiptant on Saturday June 27th In San Diego, CA.
Mr. Flynn sustained critical injuries during the attack on Pearl Harbor - Yet stood his ground and returned fire as he manned his high caliber deck mounted guns. Even after being hit on four seperate occasions - Mr Flynn only relieved his postion after being physically restrained and forced by medical personnel to abandon ship. more...
The state of California has more than doubled the normal foreclosure time by an additional 90 days for homeowners with troubled mortgages. This is on top of the 30 day extension put in to place in 2008. Is this the state where living is free or are these actions only prolonging the pain? more...
From making your own schedule to unlimited earning potential, there are so many advantages to obtaining a real estate license. Yet, with the good comes the challenging. Time is money, especially when you're an entrepreneur looking to turn your next lead into a prosperous sale. In order to maintain your productivity, or even increase it, there are certain red flags the lead-focused real estate salesperson should avoid.
1) Wasting time with a fickle buyer. more...
In just weeks - Over 16,000 agents have spoken out and signed an online petition asking for the recall of the HVCC legislation.
HVCC legislation requires a third party to control the appriasal process. It was designed to eliminate "influence" from lenders and real estate agents who might pressure for a higher value.
Since this legislation was designed by politicians and not actual business people - It causes undue stress and frustration for home buyers and refinance candidates - While not solving any of the issues mentioned. more...
Please join us in supporting "Drug Abuse Is Life Abuse" on Sat June 13th.
This privately funded childrens charity has replaced the cancelled D.A.R.E. program helping to educate children about drug abuse issues - Both at school and in the home.
http://NaMoEx.com is proudly co-sponsoring this event - And would like to invite everyone out on Sat June 13th to participate !!
There are two ways to join in: more...
The recent Earth Day gave the green revolution another shot up the arm. When Earth Day started in 1970 a large number of people (20 million people one country) had already committed to celebrate it. Since then that number has exploded to 500 million (175 countries); about 7% of the world’s population. more...
Engel & Völkers has just assigned its 555th license with the signing of the license region for Beverly Hills, Bel Air and Westwood by Michael Giorgio. He plans to open his first Engel and Volkers residential real estate shop in July 2009. more...
“It is impossible to predict the future.” That’s a statement I have made hundreds of times, both from the stage as well as in print.
Yet considering the most likely scenarios and then preparing for them lessens the shock when some variation of any prediction does materialize. Being caught off guard is just foolish. Why would you fight the future? The future is coming, no matter what. " more...
Before we begin with the final result, let’s quickly summarized where it started. more...
Whether you own a small real estate office or a franchise with multiple offices, real estate brokers have much in common with other small business owners during these difficult economic conditions. This economy affects all businesses and it doesn’t really matter if you are the local hair salon or the major department store, current market conditions are tough. more...
It’s the first week of February and the time my annual Swanepoel TRENDS Report is released. The 160-page annual publication announces the official list of Top 10 trends, strategies, innovations and changes shaping and changing the business of real estate.
For the last several years we have been summarizing the events of every year and forecasting the most likely shifts in the industry that could impact our industry. We have discussed topics such as the sub prime and housing meltdown (detailed back in December 2005), the growth in global real estate sales and activities and even non-U.S. based companies expanding to the U.S., mortgage fraud, identity theft, the growth of online education, the growth of social media and blogs, and many more.
Here are some of the top 10 Trends included in this year’s Report: more...
When the Baby Boomers were younger (1960-90), families with children made up more than 50% of all households. By the time we got to 2000 this figure had declined to 33% and by 2025 it is estimated to be around 25%.
As a result the suburban boom in housing prices that we experienced will in all likelihood slow down considerably and shift to a more urban environment. No one is predicting that suburban life is dying nor will it be replaced, but as less families continue to prefer bigger houses and car-based lifestyles, a shift will occur. more...
This is the realtors and investors world of buying up properties for cheap prices in today's economy. I have a system that is used by real estate investors and professionals that will maximize your efficiency, reduce your costs, and provide you with the greatest marketing exposure possible. Tired of talking on the phone to unqualified prospects? Let our team of professionals answer those calls for you and prequalify them for you. You will get instant notification to see if you need to waste your precious time on that call. There is so much more included. more...
As we reflect and get ready for the Year-End and look forward to the Year-Ahead,
we at The Real Estate Investor Network(REINclub)
wish you a NEW YEAR 2009 filled with the best of
health,peace,prosperity,full of hope,abundance,and
resolution to make this the best year ever (in profitable
investing especially in real estate).
Happy New Year!
Susan Ordona
http://susan.reinclub.com
http://www.reinclub.com/susan/warondebt.html
As part of the annual Swanepoel TRENDS Report that is published every year during the first week of February, the research team wraps their four month study of the real estate industry by announcing the top 10 Newsmakers, Events and Trendsetters for the year.
The second list to be released is the top 10 events that during 2008 had the largest impact and influence on the real estate brokerage industry. more...
Paul SlayBaugh wrote a post the other day on his Blog regarding foreclosures. I shared this concept as a comment on his Blog, and now want to expand on it a little, and get an Industry opinion.
Paul said, "What many prospective tenants do not realize when shopping for a place to hang their hats for the next year or two is that the new landlord might be on unstable footing. Unable to keep up with mortgage payments and unable to sell, leasing the home is becoming the trendy way to staunch, or at least slow the bleeding for many struggling homeowners." more...
The Financial Market Disaster of 2008
September 2008 is exactly two weeks old today, but what a September it has already been. The events of late are unsurpassed in living history and I think that 9/08 may very well be remembered as the worst financial disaster in history. more...
Today we remember the brave men, women and children who lost their lives seven years ago and the heroes that responded to the emergency. There are many different video tributes of that day but I thought that this one was particularly well rounded. http://attacked911.tripod.com/
God Bless America!
The results for the XXIX Real Estate Olympiad are in.
Wow, what a huge undertaking it has been to tally the scores, taking all factors into consideration, weighted scores, removing highest and lowest scores and of course double checking the hanging chads. Thank you to all paticipants, nominees,voters and judges!
So the Medal Winners of the 2008 Real Estate Pacesetter Award, as voted by the Inman Real Estate Trends Group, are: more...
This is in follow up to the post last week titled Real Estate Olympics
Recap of Beijing
Mark Spitz's 36-year old record of 7 gold medals at one Olympic event, across all Olympic sports, was shattered when 23-year-old swimming machine Michael Phelps grabbed his 8th gold in Beijing and 14 all-time gold medals. Who will ever forget his 0.01 of a second photo-finish with Serbian - Wow. more...
IDENTITY THEFT AND THE STEALING OF CONFIDENTIAL DATA
“Identity theft is one of the fastest-growing crimes in the nation - especially in the suburbs,” says Congresswoman Melissa Bean. The FTC receives over 250,000 reports of identity theft every year and USA Today reported that in 2007 an estimated 260 million records were stolen - that amounts to 8 records stolen every second of every day.
In real estate this is also a growing concern. Here are three possible vulnerable areas of our industry that I see: more...
The real estate industry is changing. Traditional means of advertising have become less effective as home buyers have transitioned to the Internet as a means of identifying property.
As a Search Engine Marketing (SEM) professional, I can corroborate that the cost of online advertising continues to rise; as does the expectation of buyers in their real estate website experience. more...
I'd like to see what everyone thinks about this service. Will it be relevant to Real Estate? The site is www.socialspark.com
The service, as far as I can tell, connects businesses and bloggers. There are two main components to the site:
1) Bloggers - they build a profile and can have others rate them on their previous work or experience (similar to LinkedIn profiles), and
2) Businesses/Services - they post their blogging needs on the site and have bloggers bid to write (market) about their brand or service. more...
