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    Posted on October 26th, 2009 Carmelo No comments

    #1 excuse in todays economy “The Market is Slow”  My question is what are
    you going to do about?

    Its inevitable this recession isnt going to have a quick recovery,
    unemployment isn’t going to be at 2-4% anytime soon, banks are still strict
    with lending,  but the most successful CEO’s, entrepreneurs adapt to change
    and as home buyers, home sellers and real estate investors so do you, life
    is one big business transaction.  Homebuyers what is the biggest challenge?
    Living pay check to pay check right?  Well there are numerous things to free
    up hundreds if not even thousands of dollars a month

    1) Call your bank on refinancing your current mortgage or doing a loan
    modification to lower rate.  You owe more then your home is worth, well
    Obama implemented the HARP program and most large lenders participate in
    this program but they wont tell you that.
    2) Put homeowners insurance and car insurance with one company for discounts
    and increase deductibles from $500 to $1000
    3) Negotiate with your credit card companies to lower interest rates or
    consolidate onto one credit card AND SHREAD the others, if you cant afford
    to buy cash this month you wont be able to pay it next month you have the
    same expenses.

    Homesellers

    If you need to sell this is the time, the real estate market has yet to
    depreciate approx 10-15% before hitting bottom and then its going to be
    stagnant for years before the next upswing.

    Do you own your home free and clear (mortgage free) but dont want to sell
    because the market is weak?  Do you want to get $600k for your home that is
    only worth $300K?  Well with todays strict banking guidelines, it is
    attactive to buyers if the owner provides OWNER FINANCING when selling.
    This will allow you to get a steady stream of monthly income, net more money
    for your home because your collecting principal and interest, worst case
    scenario if the buyer defaults you keep a 10-20% deposit that they made,
    payments that they made and you get your house back.  THIS IS ALSO GREAT FOR
    RETIREES WITH SHRINKING RETIREMENT PLANS LOOKING FOR STEADY INCOME AND
    AVOIDING PAYING TAXES AT CLOSING IF THEY TOOK ONE LUMP SUM.  ITS LIKE THE
    LOTTERY ANNUITY OR CASH =)

    Real Estate Investors

    WOW this is the time to make money, lowest interest rates in history, ample
    inventory to choose from and contractors looking for work, perfect formula
    to make money.

    You have money in the bank collecting 1-2% interest, well how about
    investing it into rental properties and netting a greater return.  Why not
    purchase a fixer upper multifamily home renovate it, rent it out and resale
    for profit.  If it sells you make money and worst case scenario it doest
    sell you have a positive cash flow every month with a property with equity
    either way your making money.  Not into being a landlord, why not purchase a
    property .40-.50 cents on the dollar from the banks REO inventory for
    resale, cash is KING for amazing opportunities.  Word to the wise, just like
    the stock market know the real estate market your investing in, study market
    trends, number of sales past 3mos, number of inventory currently on the
    market, demand etc.

    Business Owners looking into the ARC Program (Wachovia and Chase have
    special phonelines dedicated to this property) interest free loan up to $35K
    to help business owners keep there doors open

    I wish you all happy savings and if you ever have any questions please feel
    free to contact me anytime