European Property Stocks May Gain 20% on Valuations, JPMorgan Outlook Says
European real commercial estate shares may rise as much as 20 percent over the next year as investors buy stocks currently trading more than 25 percent below the value of company assets, JPMorgan Chase & Co. said.

Kolkata, the ‘City of Joy’ is the potpourri of old and new. It offers modern infrastructure equipped with all state-of-the-art amenities amidst the cultural and traditional richness. Kolkata is an important center for education, science, culture and politics in India. The real estate in this vibrant city is now catching up with property trends in metro cities of the country.

Real estate in Kolkata is showing a marked improvement in every sector-residential, commercial and retail. With high demand for property in the city, humungous developments have been taking place all around to cater to the needs of the people. Kolkata is a cheaper city when compared to other metros of the country but is soon going to reach their level. People in Kolkata are now looking for premium lifestyle options encouraging builders to develop high quality, international standard setups. Therefore, property developers are now engaged in quality construction offered to the public at affordable prices.

According to real estate dealers, buyers and investors usually consider factors like location, amenities and builder before buying any kind of property. And housing sector being the high riding segment in present times, residential property in Kolkata is growing too. Home buyers have numerous options to choose from as developers extend a wide range-flats, apartments, residential complexes, duplexes, villas and penthouses-both new and rented. Their offerings include affordable as well as high end expensive projects to meet the demands of all kinds of buyers. Property developers like DLF Group, Unitech and Diamond Group have launched their residential projects leading to appreciation in property prices.

Some of the posh areas in Kolkata are Southern Avenue, Lower Circular Road, Belvedere, Ballygunge and Park Street. The property prices in these places along with areas near Salt Lake and Rajarhat are much higher as compared to rest of the city. Kolkata also holds the status of being the cultural and intellectual capital of the nation. The presence of premium institutes and growth of software industries in the region has generated huge influx of students and professionals raising the demand for rental housing. Apartments in Kolkata are very popular in general as they hold high rental and resale value. With a drastic increase in demand and supply, residential property in Kolkata promises high returns in future.

Kolkata real estate has become a favorite with many as investors and buyers throng the city to buy land wherever possible. It is interesting to note that property in the city is deemed so profitable that even mafias and high profile criminals are pumping in money here. And then Kolkata offers everything one can asks for in terms of property as:

(a)    Location- It is strategically located and well connected to other cities of the country making it advantageous for the buyers,

(b)   Amenities- Buildings in Kolkata today have earthquake resistant, high speed elevators, internal traffic & security management, modern fire fighting & protection systems, best civic amenities and other such things.

(c)    Builders- Various national players have entered the property market of the city adding value and capital to the city. The entry of trustworthy developers gives a sense of security and credibility to the buyers.

Real estate in Kolkata is witnessing a boom with continuous developments post recession. With apparent growth, investors are sure to earn profits taking the property sector of the city to new heights. Also, buyers in Kolkata hold highest per capita purchasing power among all metros as shown by a recent study by the Indian Statistical Institute. With property in Delhi and Mumbai choked till neck, developers and buyers are now turning to the commercial capital of East India.  

Bank of America announced that it will begin refinancing mortgages up to 105% of a home’s value. This is being implemented as part of the Home Affordable program. This program is aimed at helping the distressed homeowner avoid foreclosure and is loosely modeled after a program announced by the FDIC.

According to Bank of America it will offer short term trail loan modifications that may be later converted to permanent loan modifications. These modifications appear in to be in reality nothing more than repayment plans set up on a limited basis, possibly as short as 3 months.

Bank of America’s announcement comes as a result of the OCC and OTS Mortgage Metrics Report that identified that the vast majority of consumers that receive loan modifications do not have their payments decreased by more than 10%. This report also showed that some consumers are actually receiving loan modifications wherein their payments increase. This report should have not come as surprise to the administration or the banking industry.

However now that focus is being applied to this situation the administration is setting guidelines for loan modifications and Bank of America is following suit. While this will most likely set precedence for the banking industry and make an attempt at reversing the high rate of Mortgage modification failure, one needs to ask if even this is not just another method to cover up the problem, and if these new adjustments will be enough.

The key words of Bank of America’s modification plan are “short term loan modifications“, so some questions need to be asked:

Will these temporary adjustments be converted into long term modifications and even if they are will they be what are needed to rescue the homeowner who is facing foreclosure?
Will this possible ‘industry standard’ be good for the consumer?
Will a minor adjustment to the rate of failure for modifications be sufficient ammunition for the administration and banking industry to establish a set of guide laws?
If so what will these guide laws mean to the homeowner?
Will they be required to accept a set of “cookie cutter” modifications?
Or will they benefit from knowing exactly what they can expect from a banks loan modification?
Wouldn’t the homeowner have a better chance of being able to handle the mortgage adjustments if they were tailored to their particular needs?
Will these standards not cause main street America to fit into a very tight range of qualifications in order to save their home?
By establishing standards such as the ones being implemented temporarily by Bank of America and the FDIC are we not attempting to eliminate the very fiber of individualism that makes America what it is?
Would the nation as a whole not be better suited to a variety of options that would cover an array of financial capabilities, rather than just one?
Should the lenders have power over the homeowner, or should the home owner have power over the lender and mortgage modifications?

These points should be greatly considered before we allow a bank to establish a set of guidelines that may in the long run be detrimental to the health of America.

All we can do is wait to see what happens and hope that the distressed homeowner is truly the concern here, that the solutions will provide recovery from millions of foreclosures. Meanwhile there are still millions of America that are in need of immediate help with mortgage negotiations, if you are one of those distressed homeowners you should give great consideration to hiring a negotiation expert to assist you with your mortgage modifications. A reputable negotiation expert will be able to represent you in a way that will provide a solution that is catered to your personal situation. Given the current state of affairs with the mortgage modification industry you do not want to attempt to mitigate with your lender alone.

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if there isnt, why is it so cheap? I live in ma and houses here start at 150 k.. for a small two bedroom.. the average price is probably around 300k.. houses on the end of my street go for over 750k! Anyways I was just looking at the cheapest states to buy a house in.. and Oklahoma topped the list, but heres a link to a house in Atlanata, georgia for 23k!!!!!!!!!! Why is this? Is there something wrong with it.. if not, why is it so cheap?

http://realestate.aol.com/home-prices/50000?pg=3

Some of the houses go for only 50 k too! thats unheard of down here…
I saw some houses for 50 grand for sale in Missouri and Oklahoma too.. its crazy.. I wish they had that in MA.. I kept thinking something was wrong with the houses it makes me want to move down there!

BusinessRealtors, Ranchers Prepare for Oil BoomRealtors, Ranchers Prepare for Oil BoomThe Associated PressWith home prices dropping across the country, finding a boom town where prices are holding steady is a rarity. But these rocky hills and open farmland in North Dakota and Minnesota are bucking the national trend. (May 27)With home prices dropping across the country, finding a boom town where prices are holding steady is a rarity. But these rocky hills and open farmland in North Dakota and Minnesota are bucking the national trend. The reason? Location, location, location. A few billion barrels of oil under the surface doesn’t hurt either. The US Geological Survey estimates that up to 4.3 billion barrels of crude can now be extracted from these hills, which sit atop the Bakken shale formation. Until recently, extracting the oil was cost-prohibitive. But thanks to the surge in oil prices and new horizontal drilling techniques, oil is starting to make its way to the surface. And for the housing industry, that means vertical growth. [Notes:SOT Scott Louser, Minot realtor]“WE SAW, JUST TO COMPARE APPLES TO APPLES, THE FIRST QUARTER OF ’07 VERSUS THE FIRST QUARTER OF ’08 OUT AVERAGE PRICE WAS UP ABOUT FIVER PERCENT. IN APRIL THAT PICKED UP SUBSTANTIALLY. SO, WE ARE GOING TO SEE SOME REAL HEALTHY APPRECIATION THROUGH ’08 AND I ALSO THINK THROUGH ’09, JUST BECAUSE THE AMOUNT OF BUILDING THAT IS GOING TO TAKE PLACE AT THE END OF THIS YEAR THE BEGINNING OF NEXT YEAR. WE COULD …

An investigation on some realtors who withhold information about houses that used to be Grow Ops.

Texas Realtors endorse Perry as friend to state’s property owners
Texas Gov. Perry made a campaign stop in San Antonio on Monday to accept an endorsement from the Texas Association of Realtors. The group says that over the years, Perry has proven to be a true friend to property owners across the state. Perry spoke about the strong economy and improving education during his appearance. He also addressed the invitation to debate his opponent, Democratic …

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I would like to list my house for a flat fee in Northern Cook County Illinois (north of Chicago) – can someone recommend a good flat fee discount MLS agent or broker?

I would like to pay $300-$400 for the service and not more than 2.5% commission to the buyer’s agent, but still be able to sell on my own as FSBO. Thanks!