Friday, December 30, 2011

2011 was a good year for real estate market

Check out this article found on coloradoan.com.  The article was written by Pam and Dave Pettigrew on December 30, 2011.  Check it out and let us know what you think!


2011 was a good year for real estate market

Thursday, December 29, 2011

Wednesday, December 28, 2011

Higher Rates in Offing for Commercial Owners

Check out this article found on the Wall Street Journal website.  The article was written on December 28, 2011 by Al Yoon.  Check it out and let us know what you think!


Higher Rates in Offing for Commercial Owners

Friday, December 23, 2011

The Real Estate Stock to Buy Now

Check out this article found on fool.com about real estate stocks.  The article was written by Jeremy Myers on December 22, 2011.  Check it out and let us know what you think!


The Real Estate Stock to Buy Now

Thursday, December 22, 2011

U.S. Foreclosures May Delay Housing Rebound

Check out this article found on bloomberg.com.  The article was written by John Gittelsohn on December 22, 2011.  Check it out and let us know what you think!

U.S. Foreclosures May Delay Housing Rebound

Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Real Estate Forecasting for 2012 - Investment Property Sector to See Growth

According to a press release found on sfgate.com, 2012 and 2013 could be a good year for the real estate industry.  The press release was posted on December 21, 2011.  Check it out and let us know what you think!



Real Estate Forecasting for 2012 - Investment Property Sector to See Growth

Monday, December 19, 2011

Thursday, December 15, 2011

Foreclosure Activity Continues to Decline

Check out this article on mortgagenewsdaily.com.  The article was written by Jann Swanson on December 15, 2011.  Check it out and let us know what you think!


Foreclosure Activity Continues to Decline

Wednesday, December 14, 2011

New Yahoo! Real Estate Survey Finds Americans Still Believe Their Dream Home is in Reach

There is some good news out there for the real estate industry.  Check out this very informative article found on the MarketWatch website and posted on December 13, 2011.  Take a look and let us know what you think!


New Yahoo! Real Estate Survey Finds Americans Still Believe Their Dream Home is in Reach

Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Real estate recovery likely to be slow

The real estate industry is staring at another slow year.  Check out this article found on sfgate.com.  The article was written by Andrew S. Ross on December 13, 2011.  Check it out and let us know what you think!


Real estate recovery likely to be slow

Monday, December 12, 2011

Friday, December 9, 2011

Real Estate News: Mortgage Rates Hold Near Record Low

Here is some news about mortgage rates.  Check out this article written by Sushil Cheema on December 9, 2011.  The article was found on blogs.wsj.com.  Check it out and let us know what you think!


Real Estate News: Mortgage Rates Hold Near Record Low

Thursday, December 8, 2011

Uncertainty spreads to commercial real estate market

Check out this article about the commercial real estate market.  The article was found on kansas.com and was written by Tony Utter on December 8, 2011.  Check it out and let us know what you think!


Uncertainty spreads to commercial real estate market

Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Slow real estate recovery forecast

Check out this article found on tennessean.com about the real estate market!  The article was written on December 6, 2011 by Bobby Allyn.  Check it out and ;et us know what you think!


Slow real estate recovery forecast

Tuesday, December 6, 2011

National real estate market faces ‘long grind’

Check out this article that was found on bizjournals.com about the real estate market.  The article was written on December 6, 2011 by Andy Ashby.  Check it out and let us know what you think!



National real estate market faces ‘long grind’

Monday, December 5, 2011

Agent: Real Estate Myths Debunked

Check out this article about real estate myths!  The article was found on sammamish.patch.com and was written on December 5, 2011 by Joan Probala.  Check it out and let us know what you think!

Agent: Real Estate Myths Debunked

Friday, December 2, 2011

Real Estate: The Glory and the Gloom

Check out this article about the highs and lows of real estate.  The article was found on blogs.wsj.com and was written on December 1, 2011 by Jessica Silver-Greenberg.


Real Estate: The Glory and the Gloom

Thursday, December 1, 2011

Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Don't sell yourself short on real estate commission

Check out this informative article about real estate commission.  The article was found on inman.com and was written on October 24, 2011 by Bernice Ross.  Check it out and let us know what you think!


Don't sell yourself short on real estate commission

Tuesday, November 29, 2011

The Ultimate Christmas Gift: Real Estate

It's the holiday season!  Check out this article found on technorati.com.  The article was written by Stephen Alexander on November 28, 2011.  Check it out and let us know what you think!

The Ultimate Christmas Gift: Real Estate

Monday, November 28, 2011

Real estate professionals say Washington remains strong, but federal cuts loom

Check out this informative article about the real estate market!  The article was found on the Washington Post website and was written on November 27, 2011 by Elizabeth Norton.  Check it out!


Real estate professionals say Washington remains strong, but federal cuts loom

Real estate agents opt to work long Thanksgiving weekend

Real Estate agents are always working!  Check out this article found on LA Times website. The article was written on November 23, 2011 by Lauren Beale.  Check it out and let us know what you think!


Real estate agents opt to work long Thanksgiving weekend

Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Zillow Launches Free Real Estate App for Android Tablet

According to the Sacramento Bee website, there is a new application for the Droid, and it has to do with real estate!  The article was written on November 22, 2011.  Check it out!

Zillow Launches Free Real Estate App for Android Tablet

Friday, November 18, 2011

Inheriting a Home, and a Loan

Check out this article about real estate.  The article was found on the New York Times website and was written on November 17, 2011 by Vickie Elmer.

Inheriting a Home, and a Loan

Thursday, November 17, 2011

Real Estate Rebound: 5 Tips for Right Now

Need some real estate advice?  Check out this article found on community.nasdaq.com.  The article was written on November 15, 2011 by Alan Earls.  Check it out!


Real Estate Rebound: 5 Tips for Right Now

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Wells Fargo (NYSE:WFC) Begins Real Estate Services

Wells Fargo is now going to be involved in the real estate business.  Check out this article found on emoneydaily.com.  The article was written on November 15, 2011 by Dallas Rayner.  Check it out!


Wells Fargo (NYSE:WFC) Begins Real Estate Services

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Real-Estate Investors Target Neighborhood That Is Looking Up

Check out this article about real estate investors.  The article was found on the Wall Street Journal website and was written by Annamaria Andriotis on November 15, 2011.  Check it out!



Real-Estate Investors Target Neighborhood That Is Looking Up

Monday, November 14, 2011

US Property Sales Up Across Country

Check out this article found on nuwireinvestor.com.  The real estate industry seems to be going in the right direction!  The article was written on November 14, 2011.  Check it out!

US Property Sales Up Across Country

Friday, November 11, 2011

About Real Estate: Changes to fed’s refinancing program could help homeowners

An article found on the Daily Herald website explains some  changes to a federal program aimed at helping homeowners in distress.  The article was written on November 11, 2011 by David Myers.  Check it out!


About Real Estate: Changes to fed’s refinancing program could help homeowners

Thursday, November 10, 2011

Real Estate News: Fannie Mae Says It Needs $7.8 Billion More U.S. Aid

Fannie Mae needs more assistance.  Check out this article found under the blog section of the Wall Street Journal.  The article was written on November 9, 2011 by Sushil Cheema.  Check it out!



Real Estate News: Fannie Mae Says It Needs $7.8 Billion More U.S. Aid

Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Steve Jobs' Real Love for Real Estate

Check out this article about the late Steve Jobs. The article was found on forbes.com. The article was written on November 8, 2011. Check it out!


Steve Jobs' Real Love for Real Estate

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Thursday, November 3, 2011

Six-figure salaries, but homeless

Check out this article found on the CNN Money website.  The article was written on October 26, 2011 by Blake Ellis.  Check it out and let us know what you think!



Six-figure salaries, but homeless

Wednesday, November 2, 2011

How To Negotiate A Real Estate Agent's Commission

Check out this article found on sfgate.com.  The article gives readers some very important tips when it comes to buying a home.  It was written on November 1, 2011 by Dave Goodboy.  Check it out!



How To Negotiate A Real Estate Agent's Commission

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Golden Rules of Home Buying

Check out this article found on ABCNews.com.  The article gives some good tips about home buying.  The article was written by Elisabeth Leamy on November 1, 2011.  Check it out!

Golden Rules of Home Buying

Friday, October 28, 2011

How To Profit From The Real Estate Market

Learn how to profit from the real estate world!  Check out his article found on the Hartford Courant website.  The article was written on October 29, 2011.  Check it out!


How To Profit From The Real Estate Market

Thursday, October 27, 2011

Top executives of Freddie Mac to step down

Big news in the real estate world.  Check out this article found on washingtonpost.com.  The article was written on October 26, 2011 by Zachary A. Goldfarb.  Let us know what you think!


Top executives of Freddie Mac to step down

Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Not Every Real Estate Market Is Struggling

According to an article found on msnbc.com not all real estate markets in the United States are struggling.  Check out this article written on October 25, 2011 by Venessa Wong!



Not Every Real Estate Market Is Struggling

Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Mortgage refinancing to get easier under revised U.S. program

An article found on LAtimes.com talks about the government's new plan to help the real estate market.  The article was written by Jim Puzzanghera, Don Lee and Alejandro Lazo.  Check it out!





Mortgage refinancing to get easier under revised U.S. program

Commercial real estate prices up for fourth month

Good news for commercial real estate!  To learn more check out this article found on Marketwatch.com.  The article was written on October 24, 2011 by Ben Fox.


Commercial real estate prices up for fourth month

Friday, October 21, 2011

Bill would encourage foreigners to buy U.S. homes

Check out this article found on LATimes.com about a bill that has been proposed by two U.S. senators.  The bill would encourage immigrants to buy homes and could potentially have a positive impact on a struggling real estate market.  It is an excellent article.  It was written on October 20, 2011 by Jim Puzzanghera and Lauren Beale.  Check it out!


Bill would encourage foreigners to buy U.S. homes

Thursday, October 20, 2011

Commercial lending prospects improving

According to Signonsandiego.com there is good news in the commercial real estate world.  Check out this article that was written on October 19, 2011 by Roger Showley!

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Short Sale Myths

Want to find out more information about short sales?  An article found on CDPE.com tells people all about the different myths associated with them.  Check it out!

Short Sale Myths

A real estate guide to Apple's iOS5

Using your new iOS5 for your real estate business?  Check out this article found on Inman.com.  It was written on October 18, 2011 by Tom Flanagan.  Check it out!


A real estate guide to Apple's iOS5

Monday, October 17, 2011

Social media have big role in real estate

An article found on Poughkeepsiejournal.com talks about the impact that social media websites can have on conducting business within the real estate industry.  The article was written by Jackie DiMarzo on October 16, 2011.  Check it out!



Social media have big role in real estate

Thursday, October 13, 2011

Why Facebook isn't working for real estate

Facebook and real estate, we are all involved with both.  Check out this article found on Inman.com and written by Chris Smith on October 13, 2011.


Why Facebook isn't working for real estate

Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Buying a home a safer bet than buying gold (INFOGRAPHIC)

Owning a home might be your best investment.  Check out this article/graph found on Inman.com.  It was written about a month ago (September 22, 2011), but shows the value of a home in comparison to gold.  Check it out!

Buying a home a safer bet than buying gold (INFOGRAPHIC)

Monday, October 10, 2011

Top 10 U.S. areas with rising real estate prices

An article found on Inman.com talks about areas in the United States with real estate prices on the rise!  It was written on October 7, 2011.  Check out the article!


Top 10 U.S. areas with rising real estate prices

Friday, October 7, 2011

Mortgage rates plummet to record low, could encourage home buying

According to TDN.com mortgage rates are plummeting again!  This could mean more home buying and a chance for the real estate industry to dig itself out of this hole!  The article was written on October 6th, 2011 by Erik Olson.  Check it out!


Mortgage rates plummet to record low, could encourage home buying

Thursday, October 6, 2011

Fannie Mae ignored foreclosure abuses

According to CNNMoney, Fannie Mae is in trouble for ignoring abuse pertaining to the foreclosure process.  In an industry where we have seen abuse before (S&L Crisis of the 1980's) we must be aware of the companies we are dealing with and how they run their businesses.  Check out this article.  Written on October 4, 2011 by Les Christie.

Fannie Mae ignored foreclosure abuses

Tuesday, October 4, 2011

Real estate: What does the future look like for realtors?

An article found on the Vancouver Sun website talks about the future for Realtors.  It was written on October 3, 2011 by Tracy Sherlock.  Check it out!

Real estate: What does the future look like for realtors?

The new real estate boom: rentals

An article found on Inman.com talks about the new surge in rental properties.  The article was written on September 22, 2011 by Brian Davis.  Check it out!

The new real estate boom: rentals

Friday, September 30, 2011

Our Outlook For Real Estate Stocks

Check out the website istockanalyst.com.  Today there was an article about their view on real estate stocks.  It was written by Jason Ren.  Check it out!

Our Outlook For Real Estate Stocks

Thursday, September 29, 2011

Real Estate Commissions Back to Full 6%

An article about Realtor commissions rising (and possibly beyond) was seen on the Housing Predictor website earlier today.  The article is written by Kevin Chiu.  Check it out!


Real Estate Commissions Back to Full 6%

Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Housing Revs Up in Detroit

An article found on The Wall Street Journal website talks about how Detroit's housing market is beginning to see the light.  This is great news.  The article was written by Joseph B. White and Nick Timiraos.  Check it out!

U.S. Real Estate Deals Hindered by Financing, Investors Say

An article found on Bloomberg.com talks about commercial real estate and how the increase in borrowing costs are making investing in commercial real estate difficult.  It has not, however, dampened investors who are involved in buying distressed properties.  Check out the article.  It was written by Hui-yong Yu and Dominic Chu on September 27, 2011.

U.S. Real Estate Deals Hindered by Financing, Investors Say

Thursday, September 22, 2011

Real estate sales continue rise in August

According to an article featured on Inman News real estate sales have continued to climb!  This is terrific news for anyone in the United States, let alone, anyone in the real estate industry!  Check out the article.  It was written September 21, 2011 and gives everyone the inside scoop on the increase in real estate sales.

Real estate sales continue rise in August

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Market Leader Buys RealEstate.com For $8.25 Million

According to Techcrunch.com, Market Leader has purchased the website RealEstate.com for a good chunk of change.  Check out this article, written today (September 21, 2011), by Robin Wauters.



Market Leader Buys RealEstate.com For $8.25 Million

Five Real Estate Trends to Watch for

An article found on Marketwatch.com tells us about different trends to watch in regards to real estate.  The article was written on September 20, 2011 and explains everything you need to know.  Check it out!

Five Real Estate Trends to Watch for

Monday, September 19, 2011

Zillow teams with real estate blog network Curbed

Another article about Zillow!  The real estate website Zillow has agreed to start working with Curbed, a real estate blog website.  Once again this is good news for those of us involved in real estate, our informational website Zillow is only growing larger!  The article was found on Techflash.com and was written by Greg Lamm, check it out!

Zillow teams with real estate blog network Curbed

Thursday, September 15, 2011

Real Estate Firm FHO Sold to National Player

Big news in the real estate industry!!!  Check out this article.  It was found on Boston.com and written by Casey Ross earlier today.  Enjoy!

Real Estate Firm FHO Sold to National Player

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

More home sellers paying full real estate commissions

Real estate commissions are going up.  This article, found in the Sun Sentinel and written by Paul Owers, is quite valuable to its readers.  Check it out!

More home sellers paying full real estate commissions

Monday, September 12, 2011

MRIS to Deliver Real Time System Alerts to Customers

MRIS, a program that delivers real estate listings to mid-atlantic customers is now making everyones job a  little bit easier.  MRIS has announced they will be delivering "real time" alerts through text messages about listings.  This is great news for those of us in the real estate industry!  Check out this article found on Marketwatch.com!


Friday, September 9, 2011

Palm Beach Mansion Asks $74 Million

Read this article about this palm beach mansion!  The article was found on the Wall Street Journal Blog and was written earlier this morning.  Enjoy!

Palm Beach Mansion Asks $74 Million

Thursday, September 8, 2011

The Fall vs. Spring Real Estate Seasons

If you are in the real estate industry then you most defiantly know the effects that seasonal change can have on your business.  Here is an article written by Bill Janovitz (September 8, 2011) and found on the Boston Daily website.  Check it out, it is worth your time!

The Fall vs. Spring Real Estate Seasons

Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Irene Leaves Mark On Real Estate Market

An article on Patch.com talks about Hurricane Irene and its effects on the real estate market.  It is good read for all those interested not only in real estate, but the effects natural disasters can have on this type of industry.  The article was written by Damien Baldino.

Irene Leaves Mark On Real Estate Market

Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Friday, September 2, 2011

Social Networks Are Real Estate's New 'Word Of Mouth'

An article found on Investors.com talks about social networking and its impact on the real estate industry.  The article was written on September 1, 2011 by Vance Cariaga.  Check it out!


Social Networks Are Real Estate's New 'Word Of Mouth'

Thursday, September 1, 2011

Protect yourself from pitfalls of commercial real estate investment

A weekly opinion article on the Real Estate Weekly website had an interesting piece yesterday.  The article, written by Alfred Erdmann, gives readers advice when it comes to investing in real estate.  Check it out!

Protect yourself from pitfalls of commercial real estate investment

Wednesday, August 31, 2011

How to rescue the housing market: Foreclosures!

Here is another article found on CNN's website.  This one was written this morning by Tami Luhby.  The article talks about the ways in which we can help save the real estate market.  It is a must read for all of us involved in the real estate world.  Check out the article!



How to rescue the housing market: Foreclosures!

Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Home prices bounce back, but market still struggles

The good news is that home prices are bouncing back.  The bad news is that the market is still struggling.  Check out this article found on CNN's website.  It is written by Les Christie (August 30th, 2011) and it explores the recent changes in the real estate market.  Enjoy!


Pending real estate sales rise in July

Good news in the real estate world!  The pending real estate sales rise in July!  Check out this article found on the Inman News website on August 29th!

Pending real estate sales rise in July

Friday, August 26, 2011

There's No Place Like Zillow

The highly touted website Zillow is getting good news and good business.  It is a website we use a lot in the real estate industry.  Check out an article about its quarterly report!  The article was found on Fool.com and was written by Rick Aristotle Munarriz--it is a nice read.


There's No Place Like Zillow


Thursday, August 25, 2011

Joe Welch, Real Estate Tycoon Who Loved San Bruno, Dies at 81

Sad week in the real estate world.  Real estate guru, Joe Welch passed away at the age of 81 on August 17th, 2011.  Unfortunately, word is just starting to get around.  Learn more about Mr. Welch and his life, which he lived through real estate, in this article found in the Obituary section of the San Bruno Patch newspaper.

Joe Welch, Real Estate Tycoon Who Loved San Bruno, Dies at 81

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Best Cities for Housing Values, 2011

Check it out!!!! This article, found on Yahoo, tells us the best cities for housing values in America!  A very informative piece of writing!  Written By Kiplinger's Personal Finance, Kiplinger.com (found on Yahoo's) website.  Article is dated August 9, 2011.


Best Cities for Housing Values, 2011

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Friday, August 19, 2011

More first-time property investors in the market

Found an excellent article on Market Watch today about some good news in real estate.  There is no choice here, you must read it!  Let me know what you think!

More first-time property investors in the market  

Thursday, August 18, 2011

Market Conditions Creating Opportunities for Real Estate Investors

This is what we do!!!!  A-K Real Estate Inc, and BG Capital Partners LLC, can help you invest in the real estate market...today!!!!  Read this article.  I found it on the Sys-Con Media website.  The article talks about how today's market conditions create a unique opportunity to invest in real estate.  Ride the wave while you can!!!!!  Enjoy!


Market Conditions Creating Opportunities for Real Estate Investors

Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Misunderstanding the Rent vs. Buy Dynamic

Start to understand the Rent vs. Buy dynamic.  Check out this article written by Barry Ritholtz and found on the EconoMonitorr website! 

Misunderstanding the Rent vs. Buy Dynamic

Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Metro Detroit Housing Sales Improve

According to an article written by Rod Meloni (August 15, 2011) and found on the Click on Detroit website, housing sales have improved ten percent from last year!  This is good news for all of us involved in the real estate industry.  Distressed areas and distressed properties does not mean less sales and less money!  Check out the article!

Metro Detroit Housing Sales Improve

Monday, August 15, 2011

Friday, August 12, 2011

Thursday, August 11, 2011

Crisis of Credit!

Check out this cool website.  It "visualizes" the credit crisis our world has come to know.  Check out the video below!
Crisis of Credit

Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Slide in U.S. Home Values Slowed in Second Quarter, Zillow Says

According to Bloomberg (through Zillow), the slide in U.S. home values have slowed!!!!  Check out this article.  Written by Prashant Gopal on August 9, 2011.

Slide in U.S. Home Values Slowed in Second Quarter, Zillow Says

Tuesday, August 9, 2011

Check out this Washington Post article!

Found this awesome article in the Washington Post on Saturday, August 6, 2011 (written by Cezary Podkul).  While we, as Americans, watch our stocks plummet, our investments should not be limited to the stock market.  Try investing in real estate!!!!

Turning nest eggs into homes by Cezary Podkul

Thursday, August 4, 2011

Get it while its HOT!!

As many of you may think the market is going cold, the market has been moving and shaking while most are asleep. Rates are low and we live in the hottest market in the country. Its time to wake up and smell the money moving around you!! 

Wednesday, June 8, 2011

We're BACK!!!

Check out our new website, its mean, lean and demanding of attention!

www.a-krealestate.com!