I think it takes away from the real intent of offering a real estate education -- the part where you get content usable and actual education; but I contend that isn’t the intent of their events.

Originally posted by Bienes Raices:Basically I am posting here because things seem to be reaching a 2008-style panic level again in the last few weeks.Consider that the mainstream media doesn't have many other major issues to cover these days -- Casey Anthony trial is over, the debt ceiling issue has been resolved, no major sporting events on the horizon, etc.Also consider that campaigning for 2012 is just getting underway, and the economy is a big hot button topic that many Presidential contenders want to keep in the forefront of our minds (it helps their chances of election).Once there is something else to occupy the "Breaking News" portion of mainstream media, and once we get through November 2012, other things -- wars, celebrities, ridiculous political arguments over things like gay marriage, etc -- will once again take over the mainstream consciousness.

The author contends and the data supports that a child's top needs during the 1st 12 years of life are a sense of "belonging" to the family and developing a love for learning (figuring things out).

Of course Texas lost, no one can contend with the SEC

The only draw back to a top producing agent that some people will not contend with is they price properties so they sell fast.

Without addressing owner financing, many in the House contended owner financing would become the ‘loophole’ for predatory lenders to continue their exploitative ways.What’s The Problem?

Without addressing owner financing, many in the House contended owner financing would become the ‘loophole’ for predatory lenders to continue their exploitative ways.

While this term carries a positive connotation, I contend that in the world of real estate, it can be interpreted differently.Here are my thoughts.Real Estate Experts - are people, like many of our incredible members, who are "experts" in the world of real estate, but who freely give of their time and energy to help others.

There can be seasoning issues to contend with and hard money loans are for a pretty short period (6 months) and cost a fair amount in points and interest, so you want to make sure you can refinance out of it before you get into one.

Why do private schools tend to be better than public schoolsI still contend there are three main problems (see my longer post on the previous page):1.