June 2010

Investment Exchange

An educational real estate newsletter

HOUSE HUNT

The hunt is on.

Right now there is still a lot of distressed property inventory waiting to be scooped up, which means it's the perfect time to start investing in foreclosures.

Great deals can be had all across the country ... you just need to know where, and when, to look. Getting in on the ground floor is the best way to ensure you make top dollar on your investments.

At Foreclosure.com, we want to make sure you have access to the latest and greatest inventory the moment it comes on the market. We also want to give you the tools you need to seal the deal and put some serious cash back in your pocket.

That's the reason we've got a bunch of great programs going on that are designed to get you up and running in the foreclosure game.

From e-Books to free Webinars to a rewards program designed to get you insider information for free, Foreclosure.com has a wealth of information and opportunity, whether this is your first foreclosure purchase or you're in the hundreds.

Of course, we're also famous for the best, most accurate and comprehensive distressed property listings available anywhere on the Web. And you can search them for all totally FREE for seven days!

There has literally never been a better time to get started. Start your house hunt right now.

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Site feature spotlight

NEW! FREE REWARDS FOR MEMBERS

It starts with your FREE 7-day Trial and just gets better from there.

Foreclosure.com's exciting new rewards program is an easy way for you to get valuable freebies, just for spending time on the site.

All you have to do is sign up for your FREE 7-day Trial and you're automatically enrolled in our rewards program.

Then just do what you'd normally do: Search foreclosures, read some articles in the learning center, watch a Webinar or two, spot the deal of a lifetime in your area ... you get the idea.

And while you're busy getting smarter about distressed real estate, you're also racking up points that can be redeemed for awesome rewards like:

• Webinars ($15 value)
• e-Books ($10 value)
• In the Field with Foreclosure.com CEO Brad Geisen ($26 value)
• Get Rich Buying Real Estate Foreclosures CD course ($495 value)

There are dozens of exciting rewards from which to choose right now and more are being added all the time!

Of course, all of these rewards have more than just a dollar value. Each one has been designed and executed by expert real estate agents and investors who are keen on jumpstarting your distressed property career.

In other words, you'll achieve success sooner simply by taking advantage of free learning tools and great rewards that are put together by industry leaders. It is literally the easiest and fastest way to making your living in distressed property investment.

Get a free membership. Get free rewards. Get rich in distressed real estate.

It's that simple!

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Web site search tips

READY TO PULL THE TRIGGER? GET ALERTS!

If you're hungry for a great property deal, now is the time to buy.

Low prices, low rates and lots of inventory have made this market an investor's paradise, but you have to stay on top of market changes or you may miss out on the deal of a lifetime.

Don't have the time or patience?

Don't worry ... Foreclosure.com offers free email alerts for this very reason. These alerts are sent right to your inbox with the latest, most complete information for listings in your chosen area(s).

Email alerts are an invaluable tool in your arsenal because they get you the newest information first so you can get a jump on the competition.

To sign up for your free email alerts today simply click here. Or you can access the email alerts page from anywhere on the Foreclosure.com site by scrolling down to the bottom and clicking on "FREE Email Alerts."

Once you're on the page, just type in your desired zip code and types of listings you'd like to receive. Foreclosures, preforeclosures, short sales, bankruptcies, FSBOs and more ... pick your fancy.

You can sign up for as many different free email alerts as you like with different zip codes and/or types of property listings. It's a great way to keep your house hunt organized.

Once you've set up your email alerts, you can just sit back and watch the deals pour into your inbox. Take a look at the ones you like, discard the ones you don't.

It's that easy.

Don't miss out on your chance to learn about the hottest foreclosure deals the moment they come available. Sign up for your free email alerts now! CLICK HERE

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Hot off the press

ANOTHER WAVE OF FORECLOSURES?

Economists who have predicted that the recent upward movement in the housing market is the start of a recovery may want to think again.

That's because many experts now believe that a new wave of foreclosures is on the horizon.

In a recent report by the credit rating agency Standard and Poor's (S&P), analysts predicted that undervalued homes and low prices may not yet be a thing of the past, due in large part to a 33-month supply of distressed properties about to hit the market.

"Overall, it is our opinion that recent positive housing reports should not be construed as a sign that the distress in the residential housing market is abating," said S&P analysts, "but rather should be attributed to the temporarily limited supply of homes on the market."

For distressed real estate investors, it's not bad news. The addition to current inventory will likely prolong the amount of time you have to snatch up great properties. These market conditions make it a veritable buyers' paradise.

Just how long buyers have to get into the real estate game at rock-bottom prices still cannot be predicted. Quality undervalued properties are still being snapped up quickly, just as they do under stronger market conditions.

It's in your best interest to act as soon as possible so that you don't miss out on your chance to make some serious coin by buying super low. There has never been a better time in history to get started.

Stay tuned to Foreclosure.com to keep the pulse on current market prices and distressed property inventory in your area.

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Our success stories

DEBI BREUL GOES THE EXTRA MILE

Debi Breul, a Realtor® in Antelope Valley, Calif., attributes her success to hard work and doing what is right for her clients.

"I truly love working in this profession and try to put that extra mile into every transaction and client," she said. "I am a huge believer in ethics and living by the Golden Rule."

As an REO (Real Estate-Owned) listing agent, Debi faces new opportunities every day.

"Every transaction brings a different challenge," she told us. "Every buyer or seller is special in their own way and deserves that 110 percent we can give."

Debi's success has been thanks in part to the educational opportunities on Foreclosure.com. As a Certified Foreclosure Agent (CFA) "Specialist," she knows what it takes to put together a profitable foreclosure deal.

Her education, experience, and business ethic have gotten Debi far in the distressed property business. She has been recognized as a Century 21 "Top Producer," receiving the C21 Masters Emerald Award last year.

Debi is also short sale-certified, which means that she is poised to take advantage of current market conditions.

Education truly is key to thriving as a distressed property investor. Foreclosure.com has the resources — many of which are available at absolutely zero cost — to get you headed down the path to success.

Debi emphasizes that never giving up is also critically important.

"Lots of hard work [and] staying up with what is going on in our market" is how she is succeeding in today's tough market climate. That's sound advice, whether you're a seasoned veteran or just getting started.

Great work, Debi!

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Real estate tips

THE POWER OF CURB APPEAL

Curb appeal is a big factor both in buying and selling a home.

In fact, even experienced investors sometimes fail to see potential in a home with an unsightly exterior.

Why?

Because weeds, dirty or dated siding, a drab paint job or a cracked front walk can turn anyone off an otherwise excellent property.

As you hunt for your property, try to see houses lacking curb appeal as diamond-in-the-rough opportunities, not deal breakers. A shabby exterior automatically drives a home price down, meaning you could scoop up a real deal.

If you're planning on flipping (or just plain selling) a property, ramping up curb appeal is the best way to drive up value and give an immediate "wow" factor to potential buyers. It also happens to be the cheapest.

A home may need a fresh, neutral coat of paint and a new front door to make it pop. It may need overgrown trees and shrubs pruned or the front walk or porch replaced. It may just need something as simple as having the weeds pulled and the grass cut.

Even if the house needs everything from landscaping to new siding and walks, it's still one of the quickest, cheapest renovations that gives you the biggest bang for your buck.

It adds up to a lot of extra cash in your pocket come selling time, too.

You can learn more about the power of curb appeal as well as other cost effective, value-enhancing fixer-uppers in Foreclosure.com's The Beginner's Guide to Individual Wealth, an e-Book dedicated to getting you started flipping foreclosures.

Right now the e-book is available for just $0.99 — an all-time low price. Or you can start your free Foreclosure.com trial and start accumulating reward points to get this must-read e-Book absolutely free.

So instead of passing an ugly duckling by, remember to give the shabbiest house on a great block a second look. You may have just stumbled across a goldmine.

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Deals of the Month

HOT FORECLOSURE DEALS!

New Castle, IN
$50,000
4 beds/2 baths
1,742 sq. ft.

Oklahoma City, OK
$63,500
3 beds/2.5 baths
1,821 sq. ft.

Oklahoma City, OK
$79,900
4 beds/2 baths
1,456 sq. ft.

Linda's Learning Lane

Attracting that 'red convertible'

House hunting will only be effective if and when you define what it is you really want.

What's amazing about being specific is that once you have a clear picture both in your head and on paper, you will start running into the very thing you are hunting. It's like your brain blocks things that are around you until you tell it to focus or zoom onto something.

For example, have you ever noticed that when you start car shopping and you determine what kind of car you want (a red convertible Mercedes in my case) you begin to notice them everywhere you look as you go about your day?

Let's use that principle to determine what kind of house you want.

Questions to answer include:

• Location, neighborhoods and developments?
• How many bedrooms and bathrooms?
• How many square feet?
• How new or old?
• Single-family, townhome or condominium?

This list is just the beginning. So get your notepad and pencil out and add to this list for you personally.

By clearly outlining what specifics you want, you will be able to save time in your search and easily say "no" so you can spend quality time in reviewing the "maybes."

Let the hunt begin!

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