Pride Of Ownership

March 3, 2010 by C.J. Lauria · 0 

This age old expression has been widely used for years.  Its application extends into the real estate arena as well.  It is noteworthy, though, that when it comes to investment and financial freedom, pride should have nothing to do with the decision to own a home.
In previous articles I have commented on the many avenues [...]

To Modify or Not To Modify

December 17, 2009 by C.J. Lauria · 0 

That is the question.  Depending on whom you ask, you may get an amusing variety of answers.  In theory, loan modification should be an equitable arrangement in which the bank avoids taking back a property from a family that is in hardship.  The family, in turn, would likely avoid losing their home and taking a [...]

Increase Your Chances With A Network

December 16, 2009 by C.J. Lauria · 0 

“No man is an island” is an expression that best explains the subject of today’s discussion.  The world of real estate investment is no different for the small, home-based investor than any other industry.  It is always harder to “go it alone.”
There is always strength in numbers.  That is why I have long stated the [...]

Behold The Missing Link

December 15, 2009 by C.J. Lauria · 0 

As you may already know, I have been a wholesaler of real estate opportunities for quite a few years now.  One thing you may not know, however, is my secret key to consummating deals.  Today I am going to reveal this well-guarded secret to the world.
Let’s take an example from the many sincere folks losing [...]

Recognize This Growing Market

December 14, 2009 by C.J. Lauria · 0 

In the U. S. today, there is a growing segment of the homebuying population that has outpaced any other.  Know what that is?  It is single women.  That’s right.  For several years, now, this trend has been on the rise.
For about 15 years the number of unmarried women owning homes has risen dramatically.  In fact, [...]

Why Dont I Try to do This On My Own

December 13, 2009 by C.J. Lauria · 0 

You worked harder than you ever thought possible to get through college and land that corporate dream job.  Life was good….until reality set in.  Right?  The grim reality is that for most, their chosen careers meant very hard work and inadequate compensation for their time.  So one day you made the decision to stop working [...]

When Do All These Foreclosure End

December 11, 2009 by C.J. Lauria · 0 

A number of realtors across the country can be heard making claims that we are ‘finally in a recovery.’  They like to site the summer’s sales figures as evidence.  Let’s examine the facts so we aren’t mislead by, for all intents and purposes, the sales people.
The labor Department has reported consumer prices rose 0.2% in [...]

Has The Real Estate Market Hit Bottom Yet

December 10, 2009 by C.J. Lauria · 0 

It is amusing to me to hear the variety of opinions on the economy.  It’s funny how “experts” seem to emerge onto the scene while people grope for answers that would, hopefully, reveal a ray of hope.  Nonetheless, our economy will do what it will do regardless of what the pundits predict.
Earlier this year many [...]

Reasons For Buying Cheap Houses Now

December 9, 2009 by C.J. Lauria · 0 

“Buy low, sell high.”  These words have continued to ring true throughout history.  As with any timeless principle, some things never ‘change with the times.’   As author George Clason stated  in his book The Richest Man in Babylon, that this basic principle of finance is ‘an insight that will aid one to acquire money, to [...]

Should I Start My REI Business in a Recession

December 8, 2009 by C.J. Lauria · 0 

Strapped for cash!  Economic uncertainty!  Fear of the unknown!  These are some of the emotions that govern the thinking of most people today.  Nonetheless, the fact that real estate investment is still the smartest way to achieving financial independence remains irrefutable.
Wasn’t it Carnegie who originally said to “get aggressive when everyone is fearful, and be [...]

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