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View the full article on Bigger Pockets:

Housing Market Insight – September 6th Edition

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New post on Bigger Pockets real estate investing blog:

“Housing Market Insight – Week of August 30th“

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New post on Bigger Pockets real estate investing blog:

“Housing Market Insight – August 23rd“

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I published an article this spring on the BiggerPockets real estate investing blog recently which was reprinted in Realty411 discussing minimizing your downside risk by investing in high-quality properties.  I’ve deemed this type of real estate investment, “Blue-Chip” because I believe some of the same fundamentals apply whether one is investing in equities or real estate.  I’ve noticed personally that my high-quality homes held up well during the recent housing crisis as these tenants were better equipped to whether the economic storm.  Also these homes were located in primarily owner occupied neighborhoods where the impact of foreclosures was light.

The inverse, of course, is also true.  Homes on the very bottom were devastated by foreclosures, high vacancy, unemployment, and ultimately crime.  I believe investors who are seeking alpha can achieve it through high-quality properties available today at deeply discounted prices.  The article seems more timely now than it did then. Enjoy.

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Blue-Chip Real Estate – Page 1

Blue-Chip Real Estate – Page 2

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I recently wrote an article on the BiggerPockets about the Fed taking rates higher.  You can read it on their real estate blog.

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“Why the Home Buyer Credit Won’t be Extended“

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