Archive for February, 2007

What Is The Best Commercial Real Estate Loan?

Posted by CSH in -Commercial Real Estate Investment, Commercial Real Estate Financing Q&A, Commercial Real Estate Loans on February 26th, 2007

This question came from Kiho Kim in Anaheim, California and, surprisingly, doesn’t have a straightforward answer. When someone asks me that question, I know that they’re probably focused on one thing: The loan with the lowest interest rate. Unfortunately, in commercial real estate, this approach can end up costing you a lot [...]

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Mortgage Loan Market Commentary

Posted by CSH in -Mortgage Loan Market Commentary on February 26th, 2007

An Up And Down Week For Mortgage Rates  This week brings us the release of eight pieces of economic news for the mortgage market to digest.  Only two of them are considered to be low importance and we have data being posted almost every day of the week.  The only day with nothing of relevance scheduled [...]

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Effective Real Estate Strategies For Slow Markets

Posted by CSH in -Commercial Real Estate Investment, Commercial Real Estate Loans on February 19th, 2007

Speeding Commercial Real Estate Sales In Slow Markets Effectively building commercial real estate wealth requires not the ability to spot a great bargain, but also the ability to sell that property well, no matter what the state of the market. The real estate market is notoriously cyclical in nature and somewhat difficult to predict. [...]

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Mortgage Loan Market Commentary

Posted by CSH in -Mortgage Loan Market Commentary on February 19th, 2007

ONLY ONE DAY OF NEWS  There are only two economic reports that are likely to affect mortgage rates.  However there is one non-economic release that could dramatically affect the markets.  All releases are scheduled for the same day, meaning on average we may see a relatively calm week for mortgage rates.  The financial markets are closed today in [...]

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Insurance And Commercial Real Estate

Posted by CSH in Commercial Real Estate Loans on February 14th, 2007

HOW TO PROTECT YOUR COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE One of the least considered, but perhaps most important aspects of successful real estate investment is insurance against losses. Even though the market for residential real estate has begun to cool, commercial real estate investment opportunities abound. Commercial properties have additional risks that need to be mitigated [...]

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