We are at an interesting state of flux…. It appears as though we’ll finally see some leadership on issues that employers, business owners, and investors say are important during this time of uncertainty. Amazing what it takes for direction in taxation in America -our Administration appears to of waived the white flag with taxation -although… Read more »
The reality is that no one is perfect: sooner or later a real estate investor is going to venture into a new direction, cut corners, and/or hit a cyclical pullback that will cause one’s investment in certain properties to be questioned. The likely hood of a lemon coming along is just an eventuality. What you do. … Read more »
State of the Real Estate Economy as of October 2009 I’ve had various thoughts for what I’d write this week… Reflecting back I am seeing a consistent theme with those that play in the land of real estate. Uncertainty, Fear, and somewhat worn out against a back drop of Dow 10,000, Real Estate (supposed) Guru’s… Read more »
Whew….. I think we’ve reached a point were the elevator has at least slowed it’s descent -if not come to a halt for the time being. I am seeing pockets of stability, multiple bid situations, and anxious home buyers in our local Charlotte North Carolina real estate markets. Both real estate investors and home buyers… Read more »
As some of you may know, I’ve been a Hard Money Lender in Charlotte North Carolina. Needless to say, we were running along fairly well in our local real estate markets till Wachovia Bank imploded at the end of September, 2008. Sure we were slowing down in 2007 & 2008. However, our markets were still… Read more »
Suffice it to say, I’m not going to miss 2009 with regards to my business and investments…. From a family standpoint it was absolutely fantastic. Emmy hit 4 this summer swimming like a fish and Max at 7 is growing out of my concept of ‘my little boy’…. Oh, they just grow to fast. 2009… Read more »
Originally posted by Tyler McCracken on 11/10/2009 on www.askthelandlord.com You Can’t Handle The Truth!!! When will this (real estate) elevator hit the bottom??? Part I I’ve just come through a two week period were the realities of my world hit home as I downshifted into another phase of my real estate operations. Anyone who has… Read more »
Orginally posted by Tyler McCracken on 10/25/2009 on www.askthelandlord.com State of the Real Estate Economy as of October 2009 I’ve had various thoughts for what I’d write this week… Reflecting back I am seeing a consistent theme with those that play in the land of real estate. Uncertainty, Fear, and somewhat worn out against a… Read more »
Originally posted by Tyler McCracken on 9/27/2009 on www.askthelandlord.com My uncle Dave just left our home from a weekend visit. He’s a former top executive of an international real estate brokerage firm and still does some consulting with brokerage owners around the country. Of coarse (as you can imagine), we discussed real estate. During this… Read more »
Originally Posted by Tyler McCracken on www.askthelandlord.com on September 20, 2009 It’s a Sunday afternoon and our Panther’s have just begun the game against the Atlanta Falcons… Their looking good on the first drive which is a pleasant surprise given all the games (including preseason) to date. Just like a game (and a team) of… Read more »
