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NAR Asks FHFA to Extend Forbearance Purchase Program
The program is set to expire on August 31.
Meeting the Moment: How NAR Has Supported Its Members Through the Crisis
Moments of crisis are when associations have the opportunity to shine, and 2020 has given NAR multiple moments to support our members and their businesses. Join NAR CEO Bob Goldberg as he highlights the NAR response and the way forward for REALTOR® leaders. Recorded Wednesday, August 19, 2020 as part of Leadership Summit.
One Together: Building Strong Inclusive Communities (What’s It Going to Take)
Join NAR 2020 President, CAR CEO Michelle Mills Clement and one of the nation’s most preeminent scholars, Dr. Eddie Glaude of Princeton University, as they discuss challenges facing Chicago and cities across the country, and what everyone in the REALTOR® Family can do now. Recorded Tuesday, August 18, 2020 as part of Leadership Summit.
Commercial Redevelopment: Building a Bridge to Fair Housing & Thriving Communities
This panel will explore commercial real estate’s role in building inclusive and thriving communities and share best practices for REALTORS®. Recorded Tuesday, August 18, 2020 as part of Leadership Summit.
NAR Joins Coalition asking FHFA to Remove New Fee on Refinance Mortgages
The imposition of a new 50 basis point fee on all loans refinanced by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac would translate into an increase of roughly 0.10% in rate.
BiggerPockets Podcast 396: Post-COVID-19 Investing and Landing Great Deals at Auctions with David Osborn and Aaron Amuchastegui
No one knows where the real estate market is headed next… but with an estimated 30 million Americans out of work, wouldn’t you like to know how to buy foreclosed properties, step-by-step?
That’s what you’ll learn today, from two investors who have completed over 1,000 deals each: David Osborn and Aaron Amuchastegui. They begin the show by sharing their thoughts on today’s economy (hint: they’ve kept plenty of cash cash on hand), then walk us through their 5-step process for successfully bidding on foreclosed properties at auction.
From building a list of properties, to lining up funding, to checking title and actually making your bid, you’ll learn how David and Aaron (+ thousands of other investors) built serious wealth buying up distressed properties after the last big crash. This skill set is another tool to add to your tool belt, and whether there’s another wave of foreclosures coming or not, you can use it to build serious wealth.
For more, pick up a copy of David and Aaron’s new book, Bidding to Buy: A Step-by-Step Guide to Investing in Real Estate Foreclosures. And check out the show notes at biggerpockets.com/show396 for a transcript and other resources.
Be Aware of Proxy Tax Rules
A provision of the 2017 tax code puts a new obligation on local associations: You need to let your members know what portion of your dues goes toward lobbying.
North Dakota Appraisal Waiver Extended
The waiver of appraisal requirements for Federal Related Transactions under $1M for commercial real estate transactions was extended for one year throughout the state of North Dakota.
BiggerPockets Podcast 395: From Car Valet to $100k/Month… Seriously! with Thach Nguyen
Today: a no-excuses, American Dream story that will get you fired up to go hunt down a deal!
Thach Nguyen is an investor and agent in the Seattle, Washington area. When he was a kid, his family fled Vietnam for the U.S… he later parked cars at a Chinese restaurant… and despite becoming a top-producing agent building a monster portfolio of paid-off rental properties, he’s still hungry and shows no sign of slowing down.
In today’s episode, Thach (pronounced “Thatch”) shares the lessons he learned during the Great Recession, his criteria for buying a “perfect BRRRR”… and why he says there’s no shame in living with mom and dad to save money!
Plus, the guys discuss the pros and cons of paying down mortgages, the psychological advantage of owning your primary residence free-and-clear, and Thach’s favorite (free) lead generation strategy.
We think you’ll love Thach’s energy; he thinks big and will motivate you to do the same. Give him a follow (IG: @thachnguyen) and let us know what you think of this episode!