Avoid Foreclosure: Option 2- Refinancing

Option 2. REFINANCING

Definition: Paying off an existing loan with the proceeds from a new loan, usually of the same size, and using the same property as collateral.

I don’t believe that refinancing your home is always in your best interest. Sometimes, once your financial situation is examined in both the short and long term it may be the worst thing you could do at this particular time. However, sometimes, refinancing your home is the best move you can make providing you have the income to support the new payment. This option is only available to you if your Read the rest

A Message Of Hope And Gratefulness

Happy Thanksgiving
Beat the Odds

I wish Thanksgiving came around more often… it’s a beautiful time of year when we are reminded to not only “feel” thankful, but to also find ways to “express” our gratitude.  So, some might ask, how do you feel thankful when life sometimes feels so hard?

On that note, I want you to know how thankful I am for you! I value the honor of serving you, our partners, clients and readers and look forward to being able to continue to do so for many years to come.

As my core desire is to inspire and motivate……I hope you will … Read the rest

Top 10 Marketing Strategiesfor RealEstate Investors Part 6-A FSBO’sTargeting Properties “For Sale By Owner”

“Being able to touch so many people through my businesses and make money while doing it, is a huge blessing.”
Magic Johnson

One of the longest proven ways to get leads as a real estate investor is calling on FSBO’s out of the newspaper. If you are on a budget and just getting started then you can do this yourself, or if you can at all afford it I highly recommend you hire someone to do it for you.

Why are FSBO’s good leads?

Often times homeowners who place their house on the market without a realtor ( FSBO’s),  are  … Read the rest

Top 40 Goals For 2011

Aragon Family 2010
Most important to me is my Family.
Shown: (Me) Tamera Aragon with
Husband – Tim, Daughter – Abigail,
Son – Justin, Dog – Chloe

“It’s been awhile since I have updated my blog. I have been enjoying some new investment strategies that I will look forward to sharing with you in the near future. To see what I have been up – watch this 2 minute video on You Tube: http://www.youtube.com/thefijiexperience#p/a/u/0/aUIMjm0aWxI

In the mean time, I wanted to share with you my “TOP 40” goals for 2011 – for my life in general. I hope this “TOP 40” will inspire … Read the rest

Top 10 Marketing Strategies for Real Estate Investors Part 4 Win-Win-Win with Realtors

“It’s tangible, it’s solid, it’s beautiful.
It’s artistic from my standpoint.
I just love real estate.

Donald Trump

Building relationships with Real Estate agents is vital to any real estate investor’s success. Why?

They bring you buyers.  They bring you sellers.  They bring you leads before they hit the market.  They present you to other realtors for offers.  They teach you how to get your offers accepted.  They are one of the most important members of your “power team”.

Important to work with “Winning Agents”

The old 80/20 rule applies. 20% of Agents will be handling 80% of the … Read the rest