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The following are articles that we find interesting or information we feel investors should be made aware of. We feel one of the most important factors concerning information these days is a focus on facts. Too many articles published today are individuals joining a chorus of naysayers but present very little fact or are speaking in such generalities that they do a disservice to those seeking information.

Informational Articles

Orlando - Occupancies Rising
Charles Wayne Consulting, Inc - September 2008
Bonus Depreciation, Go Zone - How To Drop Your Taxes By $100's Of Thousands
Dr. Chris Anderson
Orlando: Florida’s Most Stable Real Estate Market
Cali Zimmerman - August 14, 2008
1031 Exchanges
The Government Now Giving Investors Free Capital
Gregory E. Grahn - August 10th, 2008
Understanding the Role of the Fed in Today's Credit Crisis
Courtesy of Donald Stark and the CMPS Institute - discussion of the role of the Federal Reserve in helping the current state of the mortgage and credit crisis
Understanding the Fed's Role
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Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University
A big picture report - a diligent investor will see the great opportunities this report reveals
The State of the Nation's Housing 2008
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The Housing Crisis Is Over
Wall Street Journal
Disney Parks Flourish Despite Economic Drought
Accessibly Priced Hotels Keep Resorts Affordable: Visitors Flock From Abroad
Barron's News Article
Median Prices of Valley Homes Are All Over The Map
Ahwatukee saw home prices climb 9 percent
Report on Arizona Median Prices
10 Best Places For House Bargains
Orlando, FL - In the Top 3
10 Best Places For House Bargains Report
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Urban Lifestyle Big Draw For Luxury-Condo Buyers
Luxury-Condo buyers keep market moving
Report on Arizona Condominium Buying
Great Rental News
Turmoil in Mortgage Market Hits Renters in the Wallet
USA Today (08/30/07); Knox, Noelle Although they do not even hold mortgages, the U.S. renter population is starting to feel the impact of the subprime lending drama. Rents are poised to climb 4 percent in 2007 and 2008, at a time when the Center for Housing Policy says the share of Americans devoting more than half of their income to rent has jumped to 25 percent from 20 percent in 1997. The expected increase can be attributed to several factors, including a wave of foreclosures that is forcing some homeowners to become tenants again and a growing pool of renters who must renew their leases because they are not able to find the financing to purchase a home. The rental market also is tightening up due to developers' preference for condominium projects in recent years—which the National Association of Home Builders says cut the construction of non-subsidized apartment projects in half between 1997 and 2006.
ARA - Phoenix Metro First Qtr 2007 Report
Great news for investors!
Selected quotes:
"...vacancies are on the decline and rents are rising, signaling increased revenues for owners and growth opportunities for investors..."
"Phoenix continues to make headlines as one of the nation's most desirable places to live and work..."
"2006 year-end vacancy for Metropolitan Phoenix was 6.9% and that number will continue to fall valley-wide."
The Complete ARA Report
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June Pending Home Sales Index Shows Market Improvement
WASHINGTON, August 01, 2007
A forward-looking indicator based on pending home sales shows the market is likely to stabilize in the months ahead, according to the National Association of Realtors®

Lawrence Yun, NAR senior economist, said it is encouraging that the increase occurred in all four major regions. "However, it is too early to say if home sales have already passed bottom," he said. "Still, major declines in home sales are likely to have occurred already and further declines, if any, are likely to be modest given the accumulating pent-up demand."
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Home Sales May Pick Up
CNNMoney.com - August 1 2007: 10:08 AM EDT
Pending home sales index shows surprising gain in June, suggesting more deals to buy houses are in pipeline to close. The Complete Article
A Case of Supply and Demand
Andrew Johnson, The Arizona Republic
Job, Population Growth Push Valley's Apartment Rents Up
The Complete Article
Apartment Dwellers In West Facing Biggest Rent Increases In Years
The Associated Press Jul. 19, 2007 07:25 AM
A new survey by RealFacts says more people are vying to lease units amid a strong job market and feeble home-buying market.
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June AZ Jobless Rate Inches Down
Ryan Randazzo - The Arizona Republic - Jul. 19, 2007 12:07 PM
Arizona's job market remained strong in June, which is good news for people seeking work because a tight market buoys wages, according to the Department of Economic Security. The Complete Article
Californians Flock to Phoenix for Bargains
Daily Real Estate News - April 24, 2007
Californians are packing up and moving to Arizona — where bargain hunters can still buy their dream house for less than $300,000.
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Existing-Home Sales Post 'Surprising' Gains
Daily Real Estate News - March 23, 2007
Existing-home sales rose strongly in February reaching the highest level since last April, and follows a healthy gain from January, according to the National Association Of Realtors®.
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Educational Articles

What is the GO ZONE and why should I care?
GO Zone - Explained
Dr. Chris Anderson
Some Incredible Tax Advantages For Some Investors
GO Zone - Tax Benefits
Kelly Hayes, CPA & Attorney
1031 Exchanges
The Government Now Giving Investors Free Capital
Gregory E. Grahn - August 10th, 2008
Real Estate Investing: Focus on the Fundamentals
Todd Miller
Concise list of fundamentals to account for when evaluating an investment opportunity.
The Complete Article
Top 5 Ways to Get Out of Real Estate Investments
The importance of exit strategies
Always consider your exit strategies at the beginning of your investment. This is a great article on this topic.
The Complete Article
Understanding the Role of the Fed in Today's Credit Crisis
Courtesy of Donald Stark and the CMPS Institute - discussion of the role of the Federal Reserve in helping the current state of the mortgage and credit crisis
Understanding the Fed's Role
(1,771kb file)
How to Get Started in Real Estate Investing
Identifying the barriers and uncovering the misconceptions of investing in real estate
Matthew Whitaker
The Complete Article