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Senate Passes Homebuyer Tax Credit Extension

The Senate has passed a bill to give homebuyers another three months to close on their homes and receive tax credits up to $8,000. The Tax Extenders Bill would apply to homebuyers who met the April 30, 2010 deadline with a signed contract to purchase a new or existing primary residence. The amendment would extend the deadline to September 30, 2010 for homebuyers to close on their real estate trans... Read more

How do I get into Real Estate Investing within a major company?

I am a newly licensed real estate salesperson. But my goal isn't really in this state, or being an agent for more than three years... and it's not about the market, Im just a little anxious. So listen, I got the license because i want to get into investing, I want to flip houses and then be able to sell them myself, access to the market, etc. I already have partners in mind, whom after a few words... Read more

I want to try some real estate investing how do I get into foreclosures?

I know the market is doing really bad but I know alot of investors are making alot of money off of foreclosures.How can I have a piece of the foreclosure pie? I am buying them too. There is absolutely nothing different about buying a foreclosure then buying a regular home, other then there are no disclosures. Procedure is the same, you need to get yourself an agent and get your financial paper t... Read more

Does anyone know why short sales take so long?

I am two months in on trying to buy a house under short sale terms and nobody seems to know anything. The bank just takes so long to make a decision-WHY? Banks are a lot like people, at least in the fact that they don't like to lose money. The bank wants to be 100% sure that accepting your offer of a short sale is their best financial choice. They have to evaluate all their options. If they thi... Read more

what are some good books or web sites to teach me how to get started in real estate investing?

I plan on investing in real estate in the next few years. Right now I want to school myself on how it's done. Any a good references? Do your homework. Value of real estate is dropping faster than it's ever had since the great depression. Until you are confident that real estate has hit rock bottom, I would not invest in it. I have invested in real estate, and the value of my portfolio is real... Read more