Rob Rosa

I could be wrong but it's been a long winter! Snow, ice, cold weather and the list goes on. I am excited, now that we are seeing the sun more often, to see others outside starting to work on their homes.

Remember the good old days...maybe 2007 or before. Many of our neighbors were outside every weekend (mowing THEIR lawn, painting THEIR fence, sweeping THEIR driveway). That was THE AMERICAN DREAM...owning a home. They had pride, they knew they were making something they own better and worth more.

Well, I still believe in THE AMERICAN DREAM, owning a piece of the pie, having a place to call your own, building equity and investment in something you can see and improve.

Mortgage money IS more plentiful now, at least this is what I am being told on a daily basis and I choose to believe it. I choose to help others get their piece of THE AMERICAN DREAM. I choose to be optimistic, helpful and happy when I see someone who wants to buy or sell.

I am determined, along with my team, to help others get on board and make it happen. We are still here, stronger than ever, to help buyers improve their lifestyle with a bigger or smaller, closer or farther, newer or older home of their own. We will help them sort through their needs and wants with a dose of reality and at the same time help them dream. We will help them reach that vision of the home they see themselves living in.

It is a crusade! We can choose to defend THE AMERICAN DREAM or call it an impossibility. I know the passion my team and I have...we will do it. We will help you or anyone else who wants to make a move.

Call us when you are ready to have someone on your side.

"All great truths begin as blasphemy." - George Bernard Shaw

This is a difficult time in Real Estate, I am not going to debate that. Many real estate investors have tight margins, many homeowners can't afford to pay their mortgage and taxes, and worst of all many people cannot buy or sell a home to move to the next step in their life.

I am suggesting we take a moment to look at the GOOD in today's Real Estate Markets. The whole markets is not bad, there are segments (rentals, luxury, starter, commercial and so on). It is important to look at how you can benefit from certain segments in today in Real Estate. I mean, let's face it, the stock market is too volatile and Real Estate is still the best long-term investment. The Real Estate market is something physical (you can see it, improve it, maintain it), it is something that helps you gain tax advantages and it is something that will help you increase your standard of living.

So allow me to share with you what I see as great if not at least good:

•· The State of CT and Town of Manchester have put together a No Money Down/Low Interest Rate program for starter/move up homes in town. You can learn more about this at Manhester Down Payment Pilot Program.

•· Mortgage rates being issued by the FHA are at the high-time lows.

•· Home prices are low, making it a great opportunity to buy. This gives homebuyers more home for their dollar.

•· There is a first time homebuyer $7500 tax credit in place by the federal government.

•· Bank and corporate owned properties are at an all time high. They do not want to own small properties making many of them a great bargain. Get access to these at Bargain Priced Properties.

•· There is a rehabilitation tax credit issued by the federal government in place.

•· Many banks are putting a halt on home foreclosure seizures until the housing finance crisis is resolved.

•· Buyers in today's market will experience HUGE appreciation over the next few years if they decide to sell.

•· Real Estate is localized and the Northeast is still strong.

•· There is a HUGE selection of homes on the market, why not buy when you have the most amount of power for negotiation? Sellers are ready to work with many buyers on creative transactions. Get a report on how to do it at How to Save Thousands When Buying a Home

Studying the Real Estate market is a practice that separates the SMART from the FLOATERS. Take another look, try to look at it with an open mind and focus on how you can benefit from today's market.

I am here if you have an opportunity you would like to discuss or need to run an idea by someone.

I hope you are having a great day and want you to know I am here to help you or a friend with their real estate and mortgage needs. Feel free to call me at 860 558 2122 or visit my website at http://www.robrosa.com for more info.

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Hello All Real Estate Investors!

When do you make your money in real estate? I would tell you that you make your money when you put an offer on a property. You need to buy at the right price in accordance with your exit strategy for that piece of property.

Today, many people are afraid to buy because "the market is bad" or "I dont have any money to invest." Properties with great returns can be bought if you are continuously on your search AND you have a plan of what you are going to do with it. I once heard that Warren Buffet said the best time to make money is during times of chaos. As we know, there is alot of "chaos" in real estate today.

When you are ready to put your offer in for that next piece of property, understand:

•· what you are buying,

•· how you are going to profit from it,

•· and what your exit strategy is

Don't "wing it."

I am here if you have an opportunity you would like to discuss or need to run an idea by someone.

I hope you are having a great day and want you to know I am here to help you or a friend with their real estate and mortgage needs. Feel free to call me at 860 558 2122 or visit my website at http://www.robrosa.com for more info.

Sincerely,

Rob