There are definite differences in the type of REITs available for real estate investors. The two basic types are equity REITs and mortgage REITs. Knowing the differences and your tolerance for risk can make all the difference in your investment success.

There are definite differences in the type of REITs available for real estate investors.

What better way to position yourself as a real estate expert in your market than by being a published author on the subject? It’s easy now, and can be totally free, and it can generate leads from your website.

Just released is this report from the Federal Housing Finance Agency .  If you want a reasonably thorough overview of what’s happening with Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and foreclosures, this report summarizes the situation well.  It includes some information about the new initiative to liquidate Fannie and Freddie properties in bulk

Travel agents and some real estate professionals are crying over the ways in which the Internet has changed their business and wondering how to retain value to their customers and clients.  However, the Web has also brought about some other huge changes that can be very beneficial

Bottom Line - States with the most miserable housing markets .

New Jersey/In the Region - Rehab Loans to the Rescue - NYTimes.com . Good article about the FHA 203k loan.

Are Real Estate Agents Dinosaurs? - WSJ.com .

The FHFA, Federal Housing Finance Agency, just released the housing price index for the last quarter of 2011 .  Click the image, or here , for a large size map showing performance by state for the entire year.

“Some have questioned whether $2,000 is enough redress for families who lost their homes improperly.