What goes through your mind when you see the term "as-is" in a property listing in Arlington?
While some people may see this as a warning, others like real estate investors may see it as an opportunity. But what exactly does "as-is" mean?
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The foreclosure mess is making it harder for banks to sell properties. ForeclosureRadar, which tracks foreclosures in five Western states, says the number of properties coming to auction in Arizona, California, and Nevada has declined by more than 30 percent.
Investors are backing away from sales because they fear that the properties they buy will be tied up in an investigation, says Sean O’Toole, CEO of Foreclosure Radar.
O’Toole believes the problem is short-lived and ultimately will be settled in favor of the banks. "The fear that has been created in based more in hype than in law," he says.
Source: CNNMoney.com, Les Christie (11/29/2010)
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Real estate investors worldwide are convinced the market is at or near bottom and about to shoot up, according the Colliers International’s first survey of global investor sentiment.
Investors from Asia, Canada, Latin America, and Western European say financing is increasingly available, while investors in the Middle East and Eastern Europe make the opposite observation.
While there was considerable disagreement about what “normal” is, the majority of respondents say their respective markets will return to “normal” within 18 months.
Globally, rents are anticipated to hit bottom this year – the first quarter of 2010 for the office sector was the most frequently offered response, followed by the second quarter of 2010 for industrial, and the third or fourth quarter of 2010 for retail.
Source: Colliers International (04/14/2010)
Julie Nesbitt
Julie Nesbitt knows the back trails and by-ways of Northern Virginia real estate.
Established in 1974 with a mission to reduce homelessness, increase community support and promote self sufficiency, the Good Shepherd Housing and Family Services is operated by a multi-denominational board of directors and staff managing over 70 housing units. Good Shepherd Housing and Family Services is located in the Mount Zephyr Business Center at 8305 Richmond…