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part II: Over Reaching Legislation – Seller financing update – how smart do you need to seller finance?

From fellow Realtor Ric Thom – Property Transfer Could Hinge on IQ and Net Worth If HR 1728 Passes As Is. On May 26, 2009 I wrote about Congress restricting owner financing and how HR 1728 limits a property owner to selling only 1 property every 36 months if offering owner financing (HR 1728, see … Continue reading “part II: Over Reaching Legislation – Seller financing update – how smart do you need to seller finance?”

NM Apartment Market Review 2008/ Forecast 2009

Albuquerque Apartment market update2008 in review, looking forward to 2010 by Todd Clarke CCIM The saying “may you live in interesting times” certainly seems to fit in today’s environment. Although the author and origin of this phrase is unknown, it is believed that it was composed as a curse and included two more phrases: – … Continue reading “NM Apartment Market Review 2008/ Forecast 2009”

Are REIT’s the canary in the mine?

As major retailers like CompUsa, Mervyn’s, Linens and Things, Circuit City, fold one after another, leaving vacant spaces in major malls across the country, occupancy rates continue a downward trend, which eventually leads to decreasing rents and values. Real Estate investors with the most leverage (i.e. the least amount of their own money), will be … Continue reading “Are REIT’s the canary in the mine?”