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By Jerry Glynn

 For many years now, investment property has been on the rise as a popular means to attaining wealth by many people all over the world. The purchase of a home is of course one of the first major investments that many people make, with the purchase of a second piece of property being the next. In fact, this move is often undertaken before the purchase of shares and other assets are even considered.

Before we go into the various aspects of investment property, a definition of the term would be in order. Investment property is the term used to refer to a piece of property that is not meant to be occupied by the owner, and is instead purchased with the specific goal of generating profit by way of rental income and/or the gaining of capital.

While we mentioned earlier in the article that most people’s first real estate investment is usually their own home, this does not always have to be the case. In fact, buying a modestly sized house or apartment in an affordable area to rent out can be a good way to build up some funds in order to purchase your own home eventually, in the specific place where you want to reside. More and more people all over the world are going for this option nowadays by renting property in a more affordable area, and purchasing and renting out another piece of property in a more expensive area. Other people are even expanding their investments into non-residential properties by way of property trusts.

Investing in property sensibly actually has a number of other benefits, not the least of which is that property tends to be less prone to market fluctuations than shares (although this is not always the case), and they are generally regarded as safe options when other assets decrease in value. Property investments also have great potential to generate capital growth and increase the value of your assets, and there is of course the rental income to consider as well. In addition, there are certain tax benefits that you can realize from negative gearing.

Just like any other investment however, investment property does not come with any solid guarantees. The prices of property does go up and down from time to time, and it can be quite a challenge to find good renters who will pay their bills on time and take good care of the property.

Furthermore, there is a need for people who are going into investment property to be thoroughly aware of interest rates and how higher rates will impact on their expected returns. They also have to make sure that the return or yield from their investment property measures up favorably compared to the returns that they would have achieved if they had invested in shares, for instance.

Of course, this is not to say that everyone should be directly involved in investment property. You can for example, go into partnership with other real estate investors and combine your assets into managed funds that will focus on property

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By Jerry Glynn

 Now that you are an official Orange County home owner, the next step is to make sure that all of your belongings make the move to your new home with you safely. How do you do this. Pre planning and following the simple tips in this article.

First make copies or order copies of all marriage certificates, deeds, wills, insurance policies, and birth certificates and keep the originals with you during the move. You can pack the copies in with the rest of your belongings. Take your video camera or digital camera and record or photograph your most valuable possessions. Be sure to make notes of when they were purchased and how much they are worth. Written records alone work well if you do not have access to a video or still camera, but pictures and video can go a long way towards helping you recover your items in the event that they are lost, stolen, or damaged during the move.

Make sure that you have plenty of supplies. This means lots and lots of boxes, probably more than you think, and if you end up having extra boxes, you can always donate them to a friend. You should also have plenty of unprinted newsprint and bubble wrap to pack your delicate items, and a lot of strong packing tape to seal the boxes. Wardrobe boxes can be perfect for comforters and blankets, and clothes that should remain on hangers, but do not make the mistake of filling these tall boxes with heavy items, as they will impossible to lift and will more than likely break during some point in the move. Take all of the clothes out of your closets to get an estimate of exactly how many wardrobe boxes you will need.

When it comes to packing multiple boxes, it helps to color coordinate each room in the house and affix colored stickers to each box for easier identification. When you arrive at your new Orange County home, this will make it much easier to find and organize things. When packing, keep your books and bookends together, electrical cords wrapped together, picture hooks packed with pictures, and so on. You will be surprised at just how much time this will save you in the long run. These tips will help make the transition to your new Orange County home much smoother and less trouble free as well. The last, and final tip: start packing now, because as any seasoned mover will tell you, it always takes longer than you think.

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Real Estate Success in a Downturned Market
By Janet Giacoma

 Today’s real estate professionals face challenges that the industry hasn’t seen in years, perhaps in the entire history of selling real estate. New housing starts are down as builders struggle with their own issues of rising costs, and a lack of interested or capable buyers. Homeowners, flush with cash from the sale of overpriced homes a few years back, bought houses that they really couldn’t afford using variable rate mortgages. These mortgages, of course, were issued when interest rates were low. As the rates began to rise, mortgage payments became untenable and these expensive homes were put on the market. As the law of supply and demand dictates, the glut of homes on the market drove prices down drastically, forcing homeowners to sell at less than what they paid, and in some cases, less than what they owed.

Compounding all of this of course is the meltdown of the sub-prime mortgage market. Greedy lenders, in their pursuit of massive financial gain, granted loans to people who really didn’t qualify for them. As these people began to default on their loans, the lending institutions were in turn forced to default on their own obligations. The result - today’s economic morass that is being called the worst global calamity since the Great Depression, if not in the entire history of mankind.

In short, it’s not a good time to be selling real estate. So what’s a real estate professional to do? How do you go about finding success in a downturned market? The short answer is easy - sell something else.

Increasingly, people who make their living selling real estate are seeking alternative careers. In some cases, they seek to supplement their declining incomes as they wait for the market to come back. Others, perhaps the more pragmatic, are moving on altogether. Real estate training notwithstanding, these people realize that they are in fact sales professionals, and that there has to be a better way. Earning an income in real estate is no longer a realistic profession.

As these professionals evaluate career alternatives, many are looking at internet based direct marketing opportunities for a number of reasons. Apart from the huge potential that the internet represents, a home-based direct marketing business can be started while still continuing with current employment. So someone who realizes that change is necessary but isn’t quite ready to make the leap can simply ease into it. However, once these individuals see the success that awaits them in their new endeavor, many simply give up real estate and become full time internet network marketers.

Changing any career is not easy. But if you are trying to eke out a living today in real estate, now might be the time to consider it.

Janet Giacoma is a business coach and marketer who assists serious entrepreneurs in building a profitable online business with multiple income streams. To contact Janet visit: http://www.TheAbundantAlliance.com and http://www.TheAbundantAllianceBlog.com

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By Art Gib

 The name “Arkansas,” is derived from the French interpretation of a Quapaw word which means either, “land of the downriver people,” or, “people of the south wind.” Though the name’s French roots should make the pronunciation obvious, there was, believe it or not, intense debate about it between the state’s senators during the nineteenth century. One insisted it should be pronounced the same as Kansas; the other senator, considering the word’s French influence, claimed it should be AR-kan-saw. The latter won out, and in 1881, an act of the state legislature declared its official pronunciation.

In the days before European colonialism, Arkansas was home to a number of Native American nations, including the Quapaw, the Osage, and the Caddo nations. The first known Europeans to step onto the scene came in 1540: Hernando De Soto with a crew of fellow explorers. The Spanish seemed to have neglected or lost the land, however, as it was part of the huge swath of territory sold by Napoleon Bonaparte to the United States in the Louisiana Purchase in 1803.

The territory was officially organized in July of 1819, with most of its eastern border being naturally marked by the course of the Mississippi River, and the rest of its borders touching six states. But it didn’t enter the Union until almost two decades later; on June 15, 1836, Arkansas was admitted as the twenty-fifth state.

Because Arkansas shares its southwestern border with Texas, the state was able to play a pivotal role in the struggle for Texas’ independence from Mexico. Later, in the Mexican-American War of 1846, the border town of Washington became a key station for supplying and gathering troops. Arkansas’s governor even called upon the men of the state to volunteer to fight in order to create the first Regiment of Arkansas Calvary.

Over the course of the nineteenth century, Arkansas developed a “cotton culture,” like many of its neighbors who benefited from the close proximity to the Mississippi River. After the Civil War and Reconstruction Era, numerous immigrants–Italians, Chinese, Syrians, and so on–found opportunities to work the land. Many of them eventually dispersed from the farms into more urban centers, but in any case, this diversified the population of the state.

The introduction of the railroad made it more feasible to populate seemingly remote areas such as Eureka Springs in Carroll County in the Ozark Mountains. Because of the new ease of travel, it became a prime “tourist destination,” where tourism would not have been viable before. It is considered a very unique and eclectic town, home to artists and novelists, the devoutly religious, the old-fashioned, and the progressive.

Perhaps Eureka Springs serves as a microcosm of the state at large because no matter which way you pronounce it, Arkansas has abundant diversity: of opinions, of tribal history, of struggles, and of people.

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Understanding the Sellers Listing Price Strategy
By Evan Sage

 The first and foremost important step in purchasing a Toronto home is preparing the offer, as the terms set out in the agreement will dictate your type of lifestyle for the coming years.

To ensure the success of this important aspect of the purchase be sure to set up a meeting with your Toronto real estate agent once you have found the right Toronto home.

It is with your agent that you can go over the specifics of the offer and have the document finalized. Take your time to ensure its accuracy as once you have signed it the document becomes binding and irrevocable.

Once this is complete the offer gets registered and made available to the listing agent, and thereafter the offer presentation appointment is set.

When purchasing in Toronto offer presentations usually take place on the same day, sometimes lasting all day long with back and forth negotiations.

Your Toronto real estate agent handles your side of the negotiation and also presents your offer to the vendor and listing agent.

As these talks can go late into the evening, be sure to make yourself readily available for any sign backs that you may need to consider and authorize.

This article will focus on your different pricing strategies. Keep in mind some work better than others in a weak economy.

OFFER AMOUNT

Pricing Guidelines:

Below are a few general guidelines for Toronto homes.

1. Poor properties that are under-priced generally sell for asking price, rarely more

2. Average properties that are well priced generally sell for asking price, occasionally more.

3. Excellent properties that are new to the market generally sell for asking price, frequently more.

4. Anything else generally gets sold for below the asking price.

OVERPRICED?

See if the house on which you are bidding is overpriced by comparing the various listing price strategies provided below. This exercise can help you determine a fair offering price.

Listing Price Strategy

#1 Below Fair Market Value

Priced below value, these properties frequently incite bidding wars and end up selling over asking price.

Reasons for listing below market value include the real estate agent suggesting too low a price, or sometimes the vendor simply wants to sell quickly.

#2 At Fair Market Value

Priced very competitive, these homes generally sell fast and very close (near, at or above) to the listing price.

#3 Slightly Overpriced

These properties are generally between five to ten percent overpriced.

Most homes listed for sale use this strategy as they either feel their home is truly worth the price, or they wish to leave some room for negotiation.

#4 Extremely Overpriced

Extremely overpriced properties are generally between ten to twenty five percent overpriced. Vendors may do this for a variety of reasons.

They may genuinely feel that their home is worth that price, but more often than not some real estate agents have grossly inflated the value of the home to get the listing.

Unfortunately there is a natural tendency to work with an agent who quotes them the highest price, putting the vendor in a disadvantageous position when the property remains unsold for quite some time.

The longer an overpriced property stays on the market, the more bargaining power the buyer will have.

Evan Sage is an award winning Toronto Real Estate Agent specializing in working with clients who are downsizing their homes in Rosedale, Lawrence Park, Lytton Park, Hoggs Hollow and North Toronto. Evan works hard to instill in his clients the confidence to make the right purchase or sale decision. He achieves this by demonstrating a superior knowledge of Toronto real estate and by by educating his clients through the entire process.

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