OurFinanceBlogs.com - International Finance Blogging Community

Is it Possible to Make Millions in Real Estate

Posted by strudy on Sep 27th, 2009

No doubt you would have seen several shows on the television that shows people
buying properties and then reselling them again them after making minor repairs.
Many people have made a tidy profit from doing this, but if you had really payed
proper attention, you will frequently only see what the house could possibly make
the owners. The shows [...]

Read More

First Home Owner’s Grant - Grab it or leave it be? Money Tip without the BS

Posted by Ask_Josie on Nov 24th, 2008

The Government’s announcement that they would temporarily double the First Home Owner’s Grant from $7,000 to $14,000 if you purchase an existing home and triple it to $21,000 if you purchase a brand new home was welcomed by the housing industry.   They certainly need a boost at the moment.
I remember the days when I was itching to [...]

Read More

Foreclosure Sales Suspended until early 2009

Posted by andyfvp on Nov 21st, 2008

Finally some good news leading into the holidays for millions of struggling homeowners, through a plan of action that is actually trying to achieve something. I applaud the companies and agencies involved for this much needed action.
Freddie Mac, the government sponsored mortgage entity (GSE), announced today it has ordered its national network of mortgage servicers [...]

Read More

New President, Same Old Story

Posted by Debbie on Nov 6th, 2008

Barack Obama will be the next President of the United States of America. Thought we’d mention it just in case you had missed the news. Everyone is falling over themselves to love or be loved by him.
This morning we read from the UK that the PM and Opposition Leader were arguing over who is the [...]

Read More

Unknown unknowns trips up many turkey forecasters

Posted by cij on Oct 14th, 2008

This article was originally published at Contrarian Investors’ Journal. If you have any comments, please leave them here.

As we explained in our previous article, Real economy suffers while financial markets stuff around with prices, the massive deflationary forces from the free market is being (and will continually be) counteracted by government attempts at inflation (see [...]

Read More

Interview with Michael Yardney for Property 2009 debate

Posted by admin on Sep 28th, 2008

As mentioned last week, we have again secured another high profile expert to participate in our Property 2009 event on 15th October 2008.

Therefore it is with great pleasure to announce our special guest from the property side of fence, Mr Michael Yardney. Michael is a successful property developer and property investor as well as director of Metropole Property Investment Strategist. To get to know more about Michael, today’s article feature our short interview with him.

Read More

Interviewing Steve Keen for the upcoming property forum debate

Posted by cij on Sep 24th, 2008

In Upcoming forum debate: “Property 2009: Crash, Boom or Stagnate?!”, we announced that for the upcoming property debate on 15 October 2008, we will be “inviting the various high-profile experts to this debate.”
Today, we would like to announce that Associate Professor of Economics and Finance from the University of Western Sydney, Dr. Steve Keen, [...]

Read More

Property 2009: Crash, Boom or Stagnate?!

Posted by cij on Sep 7th, 2008

Property has been a popular route to wealth for many Australians for many years. Buying their own home is often the first investment many people make; purchasing another property may well be the second even before shares and other assets. It has been said that property prices can be less volatile than share prices though not always and it tends to be regarded as a safe haven when other assets are declining in value.

Read More

Investing for income

Posted by Scott Keefer on Jul 2nd, 2008

This blog looks at the topic of investing for income

Read More