The real estate market has its ups and downs. After attending a real estate investment seminar held by Brewer Caldwell, I wish to explain what is happening today in Arizona's real estate market. The Fed did in fact lower interest rates, but instead of cutting the quarter point that most analysts expected, rates were lowered half a point. In addition, the Fed is widely expected to lower them a quarter of a point again soon.

The strong buyers market continues. February was high for foreclosures here in the state of Arizona. It was a 24% increase from January. Was August of 2007, with the sub prime mess splashed across every newspaper, the high water mark for foreclosures? That may very well be, but there are a lot of variables that play into it. The one thing I believe is having the most impact is the negative sentiment. I believe that there are many who have the desire and ability to purchase property but are waiting until they get the "all clear" sign from the media. I believe this is a mistake as the media is often reporting what has happened, not what is currently happening. When the media is forced to report on decreased foreclosures and dropping inventories, many of the "easy pickings" will already be gone as builders and sellers won't be in the dire straights they find themselves in now.

I propose a simple method and approach when it comes to investing in real estate. Find a great deal in a great area with positive cash-flow, or close enough where your carrying costs are not a burden. Get a great interest rate (which is available right now) and hold on to the property for 5 to 10 years. Take advantage of the tax advantages and let appreciation or inflation do the rest. What is so great about right now is you are in an extremely good bargaining position as a buyer. I believe the investors who do their homework and move on drastically reduced properties will set themselves up fantastically. There are nine phases to a real estate cycle, and I believe that we are nearing the bottom of this phase. Prices will start to rise again. No one can foresee when, but it is inevitable. I don't have a crystal ball but I do know that when you can get properties at $52 a square foot and $60 a square foot, located in up and coming Phoenix valley neighborhoods, in areas you can rent out for break even and positive cash flow you are doing extremely well.

Ask yourselves these questions. Are lumber prices going down? How about cement? The workers' wages? The cost of land in Arizona? Well for the time being land is coming off incredible highs, but it will not last forever.

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