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September 4th, 2011 in CIAS by CIAS

The media has latched onto a new word for describing the housing market: “moribund.” I picked up The Economist this morning, which is published in over in London, and there is was again: a reference to the “still-moribund housing market.” On either side of the Atlantic, the most top-of-mind discription of our real estate market [...]

FOX NEWS: Alex Charfen answers the question “How do we turn housing around?”

July 18th, 2011 in Alex Charfen by CIAS

Alex appears on Fox News to answer the question “How do we turn the housing market around?”

Alex Charfen to Appear on CNBC’s Squawk on the Street Tomorrow

May 12th, 2011 in CIAS by CIAS

Tune in tomorrow at 10:45 am EDT to catch our CEO Alex Charfen live on CNBC’s Squawk on the Street. He’ll be discussing home ownership in America and the incredible opportunities for investors in today’s market.

Alex Charfen, CEO of the Distressed Property Institute, LLC, returns to CNBC to answer the question; “Should you consider your home an asset?”

April 13th, 2011 in CDPE by admin

Fannie Mae Report: Vacancy Rate Dips, Distressed Property Sales High

November 23rd, 2010 in CDPE by CIAS

Good news for investors: Fannie Mae recently reported that national vacancy rates for rental properties have  steadily declined through 2010. Fannie also predicted an increase in home sales for 2011, and noted that distressed properties accounted for one-third of home sales in Q3 of 2010. Investors have a unique opportunity in today’s market to buy [...]

Buying Real Estate In College Towns

November 22nd, 2010 in CIAS by CIAS

Parents are buying up properties to rent in college towns, according to a recent survey of Realtors. It makes sense that parents would want to be able to reap the benefits of cash flow rather than pay for the rising costs of room and board. Because two-thirds of major universities are in towns with a [...]

Realtors Could Use Real Estate Investors

November 19th, 2010 in CIAS by CIAS

The Dallas Morning News recently reported that gross agent commission for Realtors has plummeted by 50 percent in the last five years. Meanwhile, only 49 percent of real estate investors closed with an agent in 2009. According to industry estimates, this could mean $18 billion in missed commissions is at stake. Establish your competitive edge [...]

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