{"id":461,"date":"2010-01-15T17:14:24","date_gmt":"2010-01-16T00:14:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.afirealestate.com\/news\/?p=461"},"modified":"2010-01-15T17:14:24","modified_gmt":"2010-01-16T00:14:24","slug":"afi-portfolio-real-estate-january-newsletter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/afirealestate.com\/news\/?p=461","title":{"rendered":"Afi Portfolio Real Estate January Newsletter"},"content":{"rendered":"

Happy New Year!<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Welcome to the New Year! With spring peeking around the corner, it is more important than ever to stay abreast of developments in the dynamic real estate market. Anticipating the upcoming market is an art. Afi Portfolio Real Estate wants to help you be prepared to make 2010 a memorable year.<\/p>\n

Afi Portfolio Real Estate Presents: Short Sales, Foreclosures & REO\u2019S<\/h1>\n

One way to get a leg up in the market is to stop by for the latest in our ongoing seminar series. This month\u2019s discussion is focused on .how to take advantage of the unique opportunities available during the downturn. Learn how to purchase \u201cdistressed\u201d properties, thereby adding value to your real estate portfolio and at the same time contributing to the recovery by reducing market inventory. (Do well by doing good.)<\/p>\n

As the Owner of a \u201cdistressed\u201d property, or as a buyer, you can make an educated decision to minimize risks. Our seminars will cover:<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0Who<\/strong> benefits from Short Sales
\n\u00b7\u00a0What<\/strong> you need to know about the foreclosure process
\n\u00b7\u00a0Why<\/strong> REO\u2019S are \u201ccommon sense\u201d for Home Buyers
\n<\/strong>
\nSaturday, January 16, 1:00PM \u2013 2:00PM<\/strong><\/p>\n

Please <\/strong>visit our website<\/strong><\/a> for more details on this event.<\/strong><\/p>\n

RSVP:\u00a0events@afirealestate.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Listings<\/p>\n

For a list of our currently available properties, please view the \u201cFor sale<\/a>\u201d, \u201cFor rent<\/a>\u201d and \u201cRecently added Properties<\/a>\u201d sections of the website.<\/p>\n

Ready to Sell or Lease Your Home?<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Our\u00a0experienced<\/em> team<\/strong> focuses in your neighborhood
\nOur\u00a0boutique<\/em> location<\/strong> maximizes access to solutions for real estate needs
\nOur\u00a0leading<\/em> technology<\/strong> optimizes exposure to your property<\/p>\n

We are ready and waiting to exceed your expectations.<\/p>\n

Here are some differences when considering Real Estate acquisition:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Condos<\/strong>
\n\u00b7 Secured parking\/entrance – more security with neighbors close by
\n\u00b7 Instant community
\n\u00b7 Lower cost of entry – homes usually sell for more than a comparable condo
\n\u00b7 Possible on-site gym and additional amenities
\n\u00b7 Shared maintenance costs – HOA covers most routine maintenance & repairs
\n\u00b7 No exterior maintenance
\n\u00b7 No hiring contractors\/repairmen for major exterior work
\n\u00b7 Lower insurance costs<\/p>\n

Single-Family Homes<\/strong>
\n\u00b7 Land ownership
\n\u00b7 More Storage space
\n\u00b7 Stand-alone structure
\n\u00b7 Freedom to modify as needed – room for gardens, flowers and trees
\n\u00b7 No pet or use restrictions
\n\u00b7 Higher resale value
\n\u00b7 Greater privacy
\n\u00b7 Private parking
\n\u00b7 Quieter street<\/p>\n

If you look at the situation from a financial point of view, you should weigh factors like investment value against things like proximity to your workplace. Consider your options carefully before deciding what type of property to purchase. Listen to advice from those who have purchased property in the past, and get advice from Real Estate investors. In the end, whether you buy a condo or house is entirely dependent upon your needs. After all, you’re the one who will be calling it home.<\/p>\n

WISHING YOU ALL THE BEST IN THE NEW YEAR! \u00a0-TEAM AFI<\/strong><\/h1>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Happy New Year! Welcome to the New Year! With spring peeking around the corner, it is more important than ever to stay abreast of developments in the dynamic real estate market. Anticipating the upcoming market is an art. Afi Portfolio Real Estate wants to help you be prepared to make 2010 a memorable year. Afi […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[106],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-461","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-afi-newsletters"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/afirealestate.com\/news\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/461","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/afirealestate.com\/news\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/afirealestate.com\/news\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/afirealestate.com\/news\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/9"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/afirealestate.com\/news\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=461"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/afirealestate.com\/news\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/461\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/afirealestate.com\/news\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=461"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/afirealestate.com\/news\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=461"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/afirealestate.com\/news\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=461"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}