Sengdao Vongruksukdi's Blog

Just wondering, why in the world do some salespeople feel like they must sound like a salesperson when they get someone on the phone? What is it about presenting, whether it be selling by phone or speaking before a group that causes some people to cinch up and sound like the synthesized voice tha...

Easton Lynd Management has purchased a major asset on a distressed property for the first time in the firm's history. The Miami-based commercial real estate investment and management company bought $62 million worth of notes on a pool of distressed assets throughout the country. The deal includes...

Unemployment, property depreciation and general economic hardship are some of the attributes why RealtyTrac.com is predicting that there will be over 1.2 million homes repossessed by banks in 2011, which would be a 20% increase from repossession rates reported in 2010. A Freddie Mac report conclu...

The percentage of working Americans who say they are saving enough for retirement fell five percentage points between February 2010 and 2011, a survey found. The survey was conducted for America Saves and the American Savings Education Council and released this week, America Saves Week. Of those ...

The Consumer Confidence Index rose in February to its highest point in three years, which means Americans are feeling more optimistic about their income prospects and the direction the economy is headed - but will this newfound "happiness" translate into increased business for mortgage bankers an...

This morning oil prices were nearing $100 a barrel thanks to the political crisis in Libya combined, of course, with conflagrations all over North Africa and the Middle East. Normally, rising oil translates into price increases for new homes because it takes gasoline to ship building materials ar...

Yesterday Case-Shiller released their home price index that showed a decrease in home values...a big decrease. Today, the National Association of Realtors released data indicating a very clear increase in home SALES. So, don't be confused. Case-Shiller tracks home values and the NARs report track...

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Sales of existing homes recorded modest gains in January, the third straight month of month-over-month increases. According to the National Association of Realtors, homes sold at an annual rate of 5.36 million in January, up 2.7% from December and 5.3% higher than January 2...

Just prior to becoming California's governor for a third time, as state Attorney General, Jerry Brown negotiated a blockbuster modification of over $2.5 billion in mortgages for California homeowners. The particular borrowers in question are homeowners who obtained "pick your payment" mortgages, ...

This is a simple title that was created by years of tears.  In the last thirty-five years, I have been mentored by the best or I have mentored the best. Violate the following rules at your own risk! You can think up some reasons why these rules don't apply, but over time, ignoring them will pay y...