Category Archives: What You Need To Know About Buying and Selling Real Estate

Consequences of strategic default not as bad as you think

Posted on May 26, 2011 by irvinerenter

Lenders want to keep the millions who would benefit from strategic default in a state of fear and confusion to compel the borrowers to keep paying. They would prefer to publicly endorse borrowers most macabre fantasies of strategic default while quietly soliciting new customers behind the scenes. Prior to the blog era, they might have been successful. Continue reading →

Posted in Foreclosures and Short Sales, Fresh Perspectives, Home Economics, Strategic Defaults, What You Need To Know About Buying and Selling Real Estate | Tagged Credit Scores, Foreclosures, Short Sales, Strategic Defaults, Walking Away | 1 Comment

Sell now or be priced in forever

Posted on May 10, 2011 by irvinerenter

It’s unfortunate that what could have been an honest examination of the pros and cons of selling now instead turned into a smoke screen of nonsense. There are legitimate reasons to sell in a declining market. Selling to rent instead being first and foremost among them. Continue reading →

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Apropos of Everything: Take 30 Minutes to Understand What is Actually Happening in our Economy

Posted on April 7, 2011 by HS

This brilliant report clearly explains the complex forces at play in our current economy. Topics covered include The Fed, inflation, The Great Depression, The Dollar, deflation, geopolitics, budget deficits, consumer spending, and more.

This is a must-read. Continue reading →