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December 2009 Blog Posts (22)

Short Term Loan Backed By Beachfront Property.. OR Purchase Property with only $250k down!

Have a client who wants a loan for $110k NOW...(not in a month-must be wihin 10 days max).... will pay back $200k within 1-2 years when his beachfront property sells... OR buy the beachfront property with $250k down now, price, payments and terms negotiable. Contact me if interested.

Heidi Wosak

Designated Broker

Century 21 Sun & Sand

Office: USA # 480-626-4687

MEX # 011-52-638-388-1295

Direct: 602-774-2370

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Added by Heidi Wosak on December 31, 2009 at 11:59am — No Comments

Happy New Year 2010!

Wishing everyone a Happy New Year Celebration!

Make 2010 your Best Year Yet!

A new year. A new beginning.

What is your primary resolution for 2010?

How…

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Added by Jennifer Griner on December 31, 2009 at 8:00am — No Comments

Century 21 Puerto Penasco / Rocky Point Mexico Announces "THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE YEAR" BY CNBC ARABIA INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY AWARDS

EL TESSORO AT LAS CONCHAS, IN PUERTO PENASCO - ROCKY POINT, MEXICO has been awarded in London two different categories by the CNBC ARABIA INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY AWARDS , "BEST DEVELOPMENT" and BEST INTERIOR DESIGN" , but not only that, El Tessoro also was awarded early 2009 with the Mexico's National Architecture Award making AR+K Arquitectos the most awarded nationally and internationally architectural firm of the Americas.

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Added by Heidi Wosak on December 30, 2009 at 2:30pm — No Comments

Hump Wednesday Funnies

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Added by Jennifer Griner on December 30, 2009 at 10:18am — No Comments

Positve Expectations for 2010 According to Realtors Confidence Index

To put it mildly, the real estate market during the last decade was a rollercoaster. This year, though, seemed to be more of a low, and according to the most recent Realtors Confidence Index (RCI) by the National Association of Realtors (NAR), positive expectations are increasing.

According to a survey of more than 50,000 Realtors, sales expectations of… Continue

Added by Jennifer Griner on December 29, 2009 at 10:00am — No Comments

Homeless Grants Awarded Nearly $1.4 Billion

The Obama Administration today announced that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is renewing grant funding needed to keep thousands of local homeless assistance programs operating. HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan said a total of nearly $1.4 billion will help an unprecedented 6,445 programs to continue offering critically needed housing and services… Continue

Added by Jennifer Griner on December 28, 2009 at 12:08pm — No Comments

Persistence: Key Element to Your Success

"Sometimes your greatest asset is simply your ability to stay with it longer than anyone else." ~Brian Tracy

"The most essential factor is persistence - the determination never to allow your energy or enthusiasm to be dampened by the discouragement that must inevitably come." ~ James Whitcomb Riley

As I sit here this early morning of December 25, 2009 waiting for Santa to bring me my gifts, I decided to write to you about persistence. Many times real estate investors fail… Continue

Added by Pedro Gonzalez on December 25, 2009 at 12:44am — No Comments

Major Lenders Suspend Foreclosure Actions During Holidays

Last week Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and Citigroup reported that they were all suspending foreclosure actions during the holidays.

And as expected, other major lenders have followed suit, including Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase, and Wells Fargo.…

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Added by Jennifer Griner on December 21, 2009 at 2:15pm — No Comments

A Morning Cup of Inspiration - Dec. 18, 2009

Happiness cannot be traveled to, owned, earned, worn or consumed.

Happiness is the spiritual experience of living every minute with

Love, Grace and Gratitude.

- Denis…

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Added by Jennifer Griner on December 18, 2009 at 10:05am — No Comments

New HUD rules to help consumers save $$$

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has released an updated version of a booklet that's intended to help consumers comparison-shop for a mortgage.

Much of the 49-page publication, "Shopping for Your Home Loan: HUD's Settlement Cost Booklet," is devoted to the new standardized Good Faith Estimate and HUD-1… Continue

Added by Jennifer Griner on December 17, 2009 at 1:39pm — No Comments

Shrinking Pool of Foreclosure Buyers?

The latest results of a periodic national survey by Trulia.com and RealtyTrac show reduced appetite for foreclosure purchases, but also more realistic expectations.

The November survey found 43 percent of the 2,203 adults surveyed would be at least somewhat likely to consider buying a foreclosed home in the future, compared with 55 percent of adults surveyed in… Continue

Added by Jennifer Griner on December 16, 2009 at 10:53am — No Comments

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Added by Jennifer Griner on December 16, 2009 at 10:26am — No Comments

Give the Gift of Financial Literacy - 10 Simple Tips

The holidays can be an opportune time to instill financial values in children and grandchildren. Wish lists and gift shopping can help them distinguish between needs and wants. Donations and volunteering introduces them to the concept of giving.

Below are 10 tips to help teach children about financial… Continue

Added by Jennifer Griner on December 14, 2009 at 10:51am — No Comments

A Morning Cup of Inspiration - Dec. 11, 2009

I wish for you a life of wealth, health and happiness...

In memory of Jim Rohn, America's Foremost Business Philosopher who left us December 5, 2009 for a better…

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Added by Jennifer Griner on December 11, 2009 at 10:31am — No Comments

Hump Wednesday Funnies

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Added by Jennifer Griner on December 9, 2009 at 12:44pm — No Comments

Determine Your Tax Credit Amount: IRS Form 5405

Whether you apply the Extended Home Buyer Tax Credit on your 2009 return as a first-time buyer or as a current home owner, you'll need to visit the IRS Web site and download Form 5405. Be aware that this… Continue

Added by Jennifer Griner on December 8, 2009 at 10:06am — No Comments

Nine Consecutive Gains - A Promising Indicator?

Pending home sales have risen for nine months in a row, a first for the series of the index since its inception in 2001, according to the National Association of Realtors®.

The Pending Home Sales Index, a forward-looking indicator based on contracts signed in October,… Continue

Added by Jennifer Griner on December 7, 2009 at 12:24pm — No Comments

12/15/09 - Free Webinar with Robert Shemin: 7 Keys To Making Your Fortune In Real Estate

7 Keys To Making Your Fortune In Real Estate Investing

Free Webinar with Robert Shemin

Watch Robert Shemin's personal invitation to you for this event: http://www.ctreia.com/events.php?a=v&i=222

Once considered "least likely to succeed," Robert overcame severe learning disabilities and seemingly insurmountable odds to become a real estate millionaire and one of the most charismatic and… Continue

Added by CTREIA on December 7, 2009 at 7:15am — No Comments

A Morning Cup of Inspiration - Dec. 4, 2009

Just Say, "Thank You!"

- Dr. Wayne Dyer

And if we adopt this kind of an attitude, we’ll inspire others to do the same. If we practice gratitude as opposed to maintaining an attitude of entitlement,…

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Added by Jennifer Griner on December 4, 2009 at 10:45am — No Comments

Mortgage Rates Set Another Record Low - Freddie Mac

Interest rates for 30-year and 15-year fixed-rate mortgages have fallen for five consecutive weeks, and this week both set a new all-time record low, Freddie Mac reported Thursday.

It’s been a good year for borrowers when it comes to the costs associated with purchasing or refinancing a home. Freddie… Continue

Added by Jennifer Griner on December 3, 2009 at 2:02pm — No Comments