Market Collapse or Buyers' Market? October 25, 2008

The news is saying the Real Estate market is in trouble. Values are falling, foreclosures are increasing. What does this mean for you here in Silicon Valley? Is it time to sell before it's too late, or is it time to buy? After years of rapid appreciation and multiple offers on every property, buyers are finally getting a chance to bargain again. But the news is scaring away most potential buyers. What is the real scoop on the market?

In this course you will learn about the trends in real estate prices and volumes of sales in the bay area in both rising and falling markets, going back to 1980. You'll get a historical perspective and valuable insider information that will enable you to judge the current market for yourself. You will learn:

* What makes a Buyers Market different from a sellers market - the truth
* Why plenty of sellers take advantage of a rising market, but far fewer buyers jump on the lower prices in a falling market
* How to make your own informed predictions on the real estate market in your town
* How to make money in real estate when prices are falling

The instructor, Carla Rayacich, has an MBA from Stanford University and is now Partner of Guarantee Mortgage-Menlo Park. She was the Founder and President of Stanford Mortgage, one of the Top 20 Mortgage Companies in the Bay Area, until she merged with Guarantee Mortgage in 2007. Ms. Rayacich has appeared on NBC News several times as an expert on mortgage and interest rate topics, and has been teaching real estate and finance courses in community colleges since 2003

This course will be valuable for anyone owning real estate or considering buying it. It will be dynamic, crammed full of information, and honest.

$39 plus $2 for parking.

Official Website: http://shortcourses.fhda.edu