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February 25, 2009
Buying Houses
Not so long ago people were buying houses at neck-breaking speed. Today, few people qualify for a mortgage loan. There is no doubt the housing market is in a serious slump. Lenders are carrying billions of dollars worth of non-performing loans and bank owned properties. Many homeowners are in serious financial distress; unable to make their house payments and waiting for impending foreclosure.
When I began buying houses, my primary goal was to locate distressed properties below market value. I engaged in house flipping and purchased rental properties. It was rewarding and profitable.
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February 21, 2009
We Buy Houses
Today, "We Buy Houses" signs dot the horizons of communities across the nation. The majority of these signs belong to private real estate investors or investment groups looking for cheap houses and distressed properties.
At Simon Volkov, we buy houses that are average or above average. Why? Because there are few resources available for homeowners with houses priced $300,000 above median or who carry mortgage notes higher than $500,000. There are a significant number of people who bought overpriced houses using subprime loans. Today, these people are facing foreclosure because their mortgage payment went up and their property value went down
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February 19, 2009
Probate Estate
Probate estate is a term used to describe assets belonging to a person who has died. Probate is the legal process used to determine rightful heirs and establish a value for financial and real estate holdings. Everything the person owned must be transferred to the probate court before distribution to heirs can occur.
The process for transferring probate estate assets typically lasts several months. Much depends on the size and value of the estate. If the decedent established estate planning the estate can pass through probate relatively quickly. However, if the decedent died without executing a last will and testament, the process will take longer
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February 17, 2009
Bankrupt
The word 'bankrupt' refers to a person or business that is financially ruined. Both people and companies can rebound from being bankrupt, but their chances for success are limited if they don't take time to investigate what caused them to become bankrupt in the first place.
Today, there is an abundance of bankrupt people and businesses. From automakers and lending institutions, to the corner grocer and your neighbors. Everywhere you turn there is news of gloom and doom, a failing economy, and unemployed people
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February 15, 2009
Bank Owned Properties
Bank owned properties refer to real estate which has been returned to the lender. Also referred to as real estate owned or REO, bank owned properties can consist of land, single dwelling homes, condominiums, apartment buildings, manufactured homes and commercial real estate.
Bank owned properties can be sold directly through the lender or a licensed realtor. Most REO property is priced under market value. In some cases, buyers can purchase bank owned real estate at savings of up to 40-percent. However, the average savings hovers between 10- and 15-percent
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February 13, 2009
Probate Process
The probate process is used to validate a person's Last Will and Testament; pay outstanding debts; and distribute estate assets to beneficiaries. When a person dies intestate (without a Will), the probate process can be prolonged while heirs are located and notified of the decedent's death.
The duration of probate process depends upon the complexity of the estate and behavior of heirs and beneficiaries. Heirs are direct lineage relatives, while beneficiaries can be anyone. Heirs are automatically entitled to assets unless the decedent specifically disinherits entitled relatives within their Will. If heirs contest the Will, the probate process can be prolonged for months or even years.
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February 08, 2009
Probate Cash
Probate cash refers to money obtained from a funding source using probate assets as collateral. Probate assets include financial and real estate holdings left to beneficiaries through a Last Will and Testament. In order to obtain cash in exchange for probate inheritance, a series of events must occur.
Probate cash is available through either inheritance cash funding companies or private investors, such as Simon Volkov. These entities or individuals are referred to as the Funding Source. When a funding source provides probate cash, they assume a considerable amount of risk.
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February 03, 2009
Bankruptsy
Bankruptsy is one of the most common misspellings of the word 'bankruptcy'. Regardless of how you spell it, bankruptcy can provide relief for individuals and businesses struggling with outstanding debts.
There are six bankruptsy chapters including: 7, 9, 11, 12, 13 and 15. Personal bankruptcy chapters include 7 and 13. Chapter 9 and 11 are usually limited to businesses including corporations, partnerships and sole proprietors. Chapter 12 is reserved for farmers and fishermen; while Chapter 15 is used when debtors possess dual citizenship in a foreign country.
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January 28, 2009
1031 Exchanges
1031 Exchanges are a type of real estate transaction which allows investors to exchange property while deferring taxes. There are many rules and regulations associated with 1031 Exchanges. Adhering to the guidelines requires the assistance of a Qualified Intermediary (QI).
1031 Exchanges must meet specific protocol outlined in Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code. When entering into a 1031 Exchange, real estate investors are required to reinvest 100-percent of the equity into like-kind property of equal or greater value.
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January 25, 2009
Estate Planning
Estate planning is important regardless of your age, income, assets or health. Many people procrastinate about planning for the distribution of assets in the event of their death. Some people feel they don't have enough money or personal belongings to justify executing a Will. Others think they are too young or in too good of health to start planning for their death. However, estate planning involves more than deciding who you want to inherit your belongings when you die.
At minimum, estate planning requires executing basic legal documents to protect your loved ones. Everyone should draft a Last Will and Testament; Power of Attorney; and Living Will or Healthcare Proxy.