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STAY ALERT
2011 may be winding down, but the real estate investment scene is heating up.
If you want to succeed investing in a short sale, foreclosure, tax lien or any other type of distressed real estate situation, it pays to be prepared.
Even in this market climate, in which inventory is high and prices are at rock bottom, you still can't afford to be caught unaware.
Start by educating yourself with the free resources at Foreclosure.com. Invest in a webinar or two to get advice from the field's leading experts. Create FREE Property Alerts so new listings hit your inbox the moment they hit the market.
It's all about staying on top of what's new and what's changing in the real estate investment arena. That way, when that perfect property lands in your lap — the one that could be your forever home or your next big investment windfall — you'll be ready to take action and scoop it up before someone else does.
Don't wait another moment! Get your real estate investment career rolling right now.
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KEEP YOURSELF UPDATED
Here's a new challenge for you: Every time you find yourself on the Internet, endeavor to learn something new that will further your distressed property investment career.
It can be as simple as bookmarking Foreclosure.com's new YouTube Channel. We're putting up fresh educational videos there on a regular basis so you can watch everything from the basics of the foreclosure process to inspirational success stories and much more.
With more than 1.8 million distressed property listings in the United States, it pays to get smart about foreclosures and short sales. Our YouTube Channel is a great place to start. Not only is all the content free, but it's as easy as a few clicks of your mouse and a few minutes of your time.
If you're a newbie investor, don't miss our latest video entitled "What is Foreclosure?" In less than four minutes, you'll learn everything you need to know about one of the most prolific buzz words in the country.
The video is narrated by Linda Yates, Director of Education here at Foreclosure.com. With years if industry experience — not to mention the fact that she's an accomplished educator — Linda is the perfect person to introduce you the concept of foreclosure and the many reasons it's such a hot topic today.
Remember, the quickest road to real estate success is to stay on top of the newest properties and keep current with the latest education and market trends. The Foreclosure.com YouTube Channel is one strong step in the right direction.
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WEBSITE SEARCH TIPS
DON'T MISS THE BEST DEALS
If you've ever done a search on Foreclosure.com, you know that you can get extremely detailed to pinpoint the properties in which you're interested.
It's possible to tailor your search results according to price range, property type, zip code and much more, weeding out the undesirable listings and maximizing the time it takes to target a potential diamond in the rough.
But now, thanks to the hard work of our web engineering wizards working behind the scenes to deliver you the number one distressed property search engine on the Internet, you can find even more great deals as you check out Foreclosure.com — without lifting a finger.
It's the new "slider" feature and it promises to deliver you some fantastic information. As you scroll down the pages on our site, you'll see a little box pop up near the bottom that introduces you to great deals and website features that you might otherwise have missed.
The goal is to educate you about the latest and greatest distressed property opportunities and website offerings to help you take your real estate endeavors to the next level.
The slider will tell you about all kinds of fantastic opportunities, including:
... and much more!
Foreclosure.com's new "slider" feature is just one more way we're helping you do your due diligence and make sure you don???t miss a single money-making real estate opportunity.
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Hot off the press
TIME IS TICKING ON THE FORECLOSURE.COM SCHOLARSHIP
The deadline to apply for the Foreclosure.com Scholarship Program is Dec. 1, 2011.
Undergraduate students have only about five weeks to apply for their chance to earn a share of the $9,000 Foreclosure.com gives out annually.
The scholarship program was started in 2009 to help counterbalance some of the economic troubles that students specifically face. The real estate market and economy as a whole have created some very serious challenges all over the globe and Foreclosure.com wants to do its part to assist students in achieving their educational goals despite these trying economic circumstances.
To apply for the 2011 Foreclosure.com Scholarship Program, applicants must submit an 800- to 2,000-word essay regarding distressed property investment. (Read the full essay question here.)
Essays will be judged by a panel of distressed property experts and a total of five awards will be given out: One $5,000 grand prize and four $1,000 prizes for the runners up. But the reward isn't for the winners alone.
"This scholarship program has been a wonderful experience for all of the administrators at Foreclosure.com and the outside panel of judges," said Foreclosure.com Director of Education, Linda Yates. "The entries have been competitive and the creativity of the essays have been first class. We look forward to reviewing the rest of the submissions prior to the December 1 deadline and announcing the winners shortly thereafter."
The scholarship program is open to all undergraduate students studying any discipline. In addition the essay, applicants must visit the Foreclosure.com Scholarship page to read the full scholarship rules and complete the online entry form.
If you are a college student (graduate, high school and law students are not eligible), please don't miss this opportunity, or if you know a student in your life who could benefit from some financial assistance, please pass this information onto them. Time is running out, though, so get working on your entries as soon as possible!
Full scholarship and entry process information can be found here.
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Our success stories
PATRICK BUTLER'S DREAM HOUSE
Perhaps you've seen Patrick Butler around on Foreclosure.com.
Not only is he the head of our agent services department, but he's also led several webinars on short sales and first-time buyer success.
Well, Patrick recently put his money where his mouth is by scoring an amazing short sale property deal of his own.
Sound like a good deal? Wait till you hear the rest of his story.
"The market value was $317,000," he revealed, "and the loan, which was shorted, was for $499,000."
That equates to a savings of somewhere between 21 and 50 percent, depending on the market value you take into consideration; in other words, Patrick scored the deal of a lifetime!
"I love everything about the house," Patrick said. "It was built in 2008 and is fully upgraded with granite kitchen and baths, stainless steel appliances, mouldings and top-of-the-line fixtures."
So, we know the house is amazing, but what about the neighborhood?
"The community is a gated boater's community in which every owner has a deeded boat dock complete with electricity and water," said Patrick. "There is also a beautiful pool, gym and clubhouse."
Thanks in part to Foreclosure.com, which he used to stay on top of the newest properties that cropped up and learn about smart short sale investment, Patrick was able to find and secure his dream house.
"It was the educational aspect of Foreclosure.com that paid off the most," Patrick told us. "I have become fully versed in the Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives (HAFA) program, which is a well thought out short sale program. I used the eligibility requirements to identify a property that would have a high chance of closing and closing quickly."
If you'd like to experience similar success in the lucrative arena of short sales — and in record time to boot — follow Patrick's advice: "Look at properties that are owned by the primary resident as opposed to an investor [and choose] properties with only one lien — the primary mortgage."
You can learn about the HAFA program and how to use it to close your short sale quickly right here on Foreclosure.com.
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Real estate tips
START PREPARING NOW
Okay, so maybe you haven't found your dream property yet. Or, maybe you're a new investor and not positive how to begin.
It all starts at Foreclosure.com. Whether you're ready to do your first deal or number 100, Foreclosure.com has all of the listings and the educational resources you need to make it happen, quickly and profitably.
Please take advantage of all the content our website has to offer — before it's too late. Sure, there are numerous amazing deals out there just waiting to be discovered, but there are also more and more people joining the distressed property investment game.
The more people realize that foreclosures and short sales represent tremendous money-making opportunities, the more competition you'll have. The time is now to start honing your skills, brushing up on the latest real estate trends and hunting for that once-in-a-lifetime property, before the rest of the country catches on.
Today's economy, tough as it is, has created an opportunity for you to grow your wealth in ways you may have not previously considered. Real estate always has been and always will be a sound investment, as long as you know how to invest correctly.
Foreclosure.com is here to help.
Not only do we have the most comprehensive and up-to-date distressed property listings in the country, but we also offer top-tier educational resources for nearly everything under the sun. Whether you want to learn about short sales, foreclosures, bankruptcies or tax liens; whether you're a total beginner or a seasoned veteran; we have the tools you need to help secure your success.
New Year's Eve is right around the corner and you know what that means: Real estate resolutions. Seize the opportunity to get rich with distressed real estate right now before the thousands of well-intentioned "resolutioners" crowd the competition pool come January 2012.
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Deals of the Month
Knoxville, TN
$128,000
3 beds/3 bath
2,574 sq. ft.
Pawtucket, RI
$99,000
3 beds/2 baths
1,770 sq. ft.
Orange, CA
$146,500
2 beds/2 baths
1,016 sq. ft.
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Linda's Learning Lane
BOO! DO SOMETHING SCARY
As I brainstormed for something to share with you in this monthly column, I started to reflect on fear and it's ability to stop us in our tracks or empower us if we choose. Not long ago I read a thought that suggested that we do one thing a day that scares us. I have thought a lot about that quote and I have been trying to practice that in my life.
Doing one thing a day that scares us, help us grow. If we were to continue to stay in our comfort zone we would never grow. In fact, we would atrophy. If you're not climbing, you're sliding! This is what has recently happened to me as we have been trying to implement video into our training here at Foreclosure.com.
It has been something I had wanted to integrate, but I have to admit it scared me. Being on camera is intimidating. However, the more I jump up and run to the camera the more comfortable and confident I get.
What is one thing you could do today that scares you? Perhaps you have been looking for a great investment property, have the funds to invest, but you are allowing the doom and gloom reported everyday to stop your action. Now is the time to embrace your fear and let it help you grow.
We are here to give you tools, data and training so that you can be successful.
Happy Halloween and best of luck conquering your fear!
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