Dreams ruined, he walks mortgage plank Finally able to speak, he apologized profusely through his tears, saying it had just sneaked up on him, that he hadn’t done such a thing in a long time. I told him to forget it. His is among the heart- rending stories being told often in Colorado these days. …
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How to buy … investment real estate
How to buy … investment real estate Investing in real estate most likely won’t produce the get-rich-quick results promised by many a late-night infomercial. But for investors willing to do some homework, make a good purchase and properly manage a piece of property, the rewards can be substantial. Various strategies can be used on the …
Palm Beach County property values make waves [South Florida]
Palm Beach County property values make waves [South Florida] Lee Berman of Palm Beach Gardens watched the value of his 87-slip Hypoluxo marina increase from $28.4 million to $44 million over the past year. His property taxes soared with it, rising by more than $550,000, while his business income remained the same. “I do see …
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The housing boom is over, but creative investors still make profits
The housing boom is over, but creative investors still make profits Vicky Kaye is accustomed to making a double-digit annual return in the real estate market. And unlike many other area real estate investors, she’s still doing so. “I do about two or three deals a year,” said Kaye, a licensed massage therapist who lives …
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Complex owners’ dilemma: Condos or apartments? [South Florida]
Complex owners’ dilemma: Condos or apartments? [South Florida] With the real estate market showing little signs of revival, some condo converters are facing this dilemma: Should I keep trying to sell these units as condos, or just give up and go back to apartments? The owner of the 450-unit Mizner Court at Broken Sound will …
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Moving here? Good luck finding an apartment [Central Florida]
Moving here? Good luck finding an apartment [Central Florida] When Cynthia Valentin and her three children moved from Reading, Pa., to Orlando, she needed two things quickly: a place to live and a job. With a 3.2 percent unemployment rate, the job was a snap. But finding an apartment took several frustrating weeks. “Everything was …
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