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!!