http://www.ralphroberts.com/blog Thu, 24 Jul 2008 22:53:34 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en House Michigan!, a new cable television show designed for Michigan residents, will air on cable stations statewide beginning this. The new program will provide practical information and advice for Michigan residents on homeownership, affordable rental housing, ending homelessness and creating vibrant cities and neighborhoods, which are all things we care ... http://www.ralphroberts.com/blog/real-estate-office-staff/events/new-tv-show-house-michigan-aimed-at-helping-michigan-homeowners/ You probably don't need us to tell you that Michigan's economy is currently on low. We're facing one of the worst housing meltdowns of all time, foreclosures are at near record levels, many people have lost their jobs, and a lot of once proud local business establishments are either shutting ... http://www.ralphroberts.com/blog/real-estate-office-staff/the-economy/flipping-houses-in-detroit-macomb-county-and-washington-township/ It ain't the guns nor armament, Nor funds that they can pay, But the close co-operation, That makes them win the day. It ain't the individual, Nor the army as a whole, But the everlasting team-work Of every bloomin' soul. From the team here at Ralph Roberts Realty, here's wishing everyone reading this blog entry a happy, ... http://www.ralphroberts.com/blog/admin/general/happy-fourth-of-july/ We are pleased to announce that our founder--Ralph R. Roberts, GRI, CRS--has a new book. Power Teams: The Complete Guide to Building and Managing a Winning Real Estate Agent Team, is now available from RISMedia. Co-authored with RISMedia President & CEO John Featherston, Power Teams is a definitive resource ... http://www.ralphroberts.com/blog/real-estate-office-staff/our-staff/ralph-r-roberts-latest-book-offers-guidance-for-real-estate-agent-teams/ Today's edition of The New York Times features the good work of our founder, Ralph R. Roberts, GRS, CRI. In addition to serving as the inspiration behind Ralph Roberts Realty, Ralph is a vivacious author, writing more articles and books over the last three years than perhaps anyone else in ... http://www.ralphroberts.com/blog/real-estate-office-staff/in-the-news/ralph-r-roberts-featured-in-the-new-york-times/ Our founder and CEO, Ralph R. Roberts, CRS, GRI, was interviewed for an article about investing in foreclosures that appeared in this past Sunday's edition of The Tampa Tribune. As many people may know, Ralph wrote the book on investing in foreclosures and our staff here at Ralph Roberts Realty ... http://www.ralphroberts.com/blog/real-estate-office-staff/buying-selling/beware-of-hazards-when-investing-in-foreclosures/ Ilyce Glink--the award-winning, nationally-syndicated real estate columnist--recently put together a Q&A REO properties for Inman News that I thought would be good to share here: Question: I have put an offer on a single-family residence at $2,000 over the asking price. The property is a short sale and the bank has ... http://www.ralphroberts.com/blog/admin/investing/with-reos-the-best-candidate-isnt-always-the-highest-bidder/ As many people know, my family suffered a tragic loss in 2006 with the unexpected passing of our 18-year-old daughter, Kolleen. As a result of Kolleen's death, many of her close friends became our close friends too, and as a result, part of my immediate and Ralph Roberts Realty family. One ... http://www.ralphroberts.com/blog/admin/personal/welcome-to-the-world-benjamin-dean-eckler-jr/ Every time the real estate market turns, someone potentially benefits and someone potentially loses out. When property values soar, home owners worry about paying higher property taxes. When values worsen, the end never seems in sight. In the current downturn, the losers are clearly identified as those facing foreclosure or ... http://www.ralphroberts.com/blog/real-estate-office-staff/real-estate-trends/real-estate-deals-in-detroit/ Note: The following was written by Larry Rubinoff, branch manager of a Clearwater Beach, Florida office of Amstar Mortgage. When you apply for a loan, who takes your application? What role does that person play? Who does the person represent--you or the lender? What's the difference between a mortgage broker, a ... http://www.ralphroberts.com/blog/real-estate-office-staff/mortgages/lender-broker-or-loan-officer-who-are-we/