The KCM Blog

July 2010

A Conversation on Short Sales vs. Strategic Defaults

July 9, 2010

I recently had an email conversation with a well respected real estate professional about the difference between strategic defaults and short sales. We both agreed that we needed to share our conversation with the readers of this blog. Original Question: I have heard that a short sale might be better than a strategic default. However, they are painfully [...]

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Long Term Real Estate Investors Are In For A Bonanza

July 8, 2010

More millionaires were created as a result of the Great Depression than at any time in the nation’s history. Noted rich-guy John D. Rockefeller has said, “The way to make money is to BUY when blood is in the streets.”  Another noted rich-guy, Warren Buffet, believes you should “be fearful when others are greedy and to be [...]

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One More Reason Given for Not Buying a Home

July 7, 2010

We have been addressing some of the more questionable reasons people give for not buying a house each Wednesday. Three weeks ago, we covered Dumb Reason #1: Real Estate is no longer a good investment. Two weeks ago, we covered Dumb Reason #2: Renters are happier than homeowners. Last week, we covered Dumb Reason #3: Limited [...]

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Hope is No Longer A Good Strategy

July 6, 2010

There is no one that wants the housing market to recover more than I do. Over 50% of my investment portfolio is comprised of real estate. My job is to teach real estate professionals what is happening in the market and why it is happening. It would be a lot more fun if I could [...]

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Enjoy the July 4th Weekend!!

July 2, 2010

See you Tuesday!! . Share

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