Point and Figure Trading (Part II)

Posted by Ahmad Hassam | Real Estate | Monday 9 November 2009 9:04 am

The second most important variable for a point and figure chart is the reversal threshold. The most common amount of reversal threshold is three boxes or three points. A new column is only added when a reversal in an existing column exceeds the reversal threshold.

If the box size is set at 10 pips and the reversal amount is set at three boxes, the reversal amount in pips is 30 pips. So in case of a rising X column, price would need to turn back by at least 30 pips before a new O column would be added.

The significance of these two variables, the box size and the reversal threshold should be clearly understood. These two variables make the point and figure chart so effective at representing only the most major market moves disregarding all minor fluctuations known as noise.

Since point and figure charts outline support and resistance so well, one of the best trading strategies in most common use with the point and figure charts is breakout trading. The point and figure charts are excellent indicators of both trend and support/resistance.

A double top is a potential bearish reversal signal in bar and candlestick charts. Now you must understand that there is a notable distinction between the bar and candlestick charts and the point and figure charts in the interpretation of double and triple tops and bottoms.

Are you familiar with the chart patterns like the double and triple tops and bottoms? They are taken as important reversal signals in the trend. However, a double top is a resistance point where traders should be looking for a bullish break to the upside on the point and figure charts. The same difference holds for the double bottoms as well as triple tops and bottoms.

Point and figure charts also have their own versions of diagonal trend lines which are drawn at 45 degrees. Charts patterns like triangles are prevalent as well. Like the horizontal support and resistances levels on these charts, the main method of trading trendlines and pattern on the point and figure charts is through breakouts.

Price action is the most important aspect of technical trading. Point and figure charts give a very clear view of the market movements. The point and figure charts focus exclusively on the price action.

Point and figure charts had originated in the 19th century. It is because of this clarity in viewing and interpreting the price movements that the point and figure charts have withstood the test of time and are still popular with traders today as an increasing relevant analytical tool for forex traders.

Point and figure charts excel at representing clear evidence of such important technical characteristics as trend, support/resistance and breakout without the extraneous elements to clutter the picture.

Other data that is readily available on the bar and candlestick charts like time, period opens/closes are generally excluded on the point and figure charts. This leaves only the uncluttered purity of price action. Some may characterize point and figure trading as based upon pure price action.

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What You Need to Invest in Real Estate

Posted by Melvin Bojacavich | Foreclosure | Monday 9 November 2009 12:24 am

Its hard enough just to talk to strangers, but when you add to the fact is stranger who is possibly under duress because they are in jeopardy of losing their home adds more pressure to an already uncomfortable situation.

As investors it is very essential to value that a lot of homeowners in United States are facing just this conditions, and we could be there cure-all to all their troubles.

If you knew that you had the capacity to possibly halt a foreclosure by working out a creative deal between you and the home owner, you could be a blessing they are looking for a taking a very stressful burden off their hands.

This kind of internal incentive should give you no difficulty when it comes to having to see the homeowner for yourself, writing them a letter, or if that failed, attaching a letter to their door.

For the best results in the pre-foreclosure procedure, its always best to find the properties that have lots of equity. Always make sure that you cautiously research the home for sure from troubles or other related deformities that might alter your opinion of the property.

This step is significant since the homeowner could be in the rear on their mortgage expenses, if there are costs or structural problems with property; its highly likely that they will not be able to pay for the restoration needed.

When you send a letter always make sure that you’re polite, to the point, and keep an open empathy of the homeowners difficult and precarious situation. With a high increase of foreclosures in the Denver Co area the aura consideration should always be felt when writing a letter to homeowner in distress. Always try to put yourself in the homeowners choose and see how they are feeling.

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The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act

Posted by Ty Crandall | Real Estate | Sunday 8 November 2009 9:41 pm

Many consumers have their legal rights violated by collectors without even knowing it. The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act is designed to stop harassing, unfair, and abusive debt collection practices.

Knowing the important details of this act will help you stand up against abusive collection practices and stop collection companies from violating your rights.

There are many requirements debt collectors must abide by per the FDCPA law.

Debt collectors are not allowed to tell others details about the consumer including that they owe a debt, they cannot communicate with anyone other than the consumer more than once, not communicate through post card or have ANY markings on the outside of their envelope indicating they might be a debt collector.

Simply put, collection companies cannot use the fact that they are a debt collector to attempt to strong arm you into paying the debt.

They cannot identify themselves as a debt collector to your employer or anyone at your work, and they cannot send mail identifying that they are a debt collector with the intent of causing embarrassment or another hardship to you.

Debt collectors are can’t call a consumer at an unusual time or place. This includes before 8 a.m. and after 9 p.m. A debt collector should not contact a consumer at their place of employment if they have reason to believe this is prohibited or looked at negatively by the employer.

They are also required to immediately stop all contact with you if you tell them that you are represented by and attorney, or if you notify them to cease contact in writing or notify them that you refuse to pay the debt.

There are many prohibited abusive and harassing practices in the FDCPA also. Debt collectors are not allowed to use the threat of violence or other criminal means to cause harm to the consumer.

The use of obscene language is prohibited along with the publication of information that the consumer allegedly owes the debt.

Debt collectors cannot cause a consumer’s phone to ring repetitively with the intent to annoy or harass any person. And they have to clearly identify themselves on every phone call.

False and misleading representations are also prohibited per the FDCPA law. These include the debt collector identifying themselves as an affiliate of the United States government when they have no such affiliation, miss-representing the legal status of a debt, or say that they are an attorney when they truly are not.

Your debt collectors cannot falsely represent that the nonpayment could result in the arrest or imprisonment of the consumer or the seizure of their property or garnishment of their wages unless such action is lawful and the debt collector intends on taking that action.

Creditors must have a long standing history of taking these actions in the majority of cases if they are going to make threats of legal action against you.

Debt collectors are not allowed to communicate credit information which is known to be untrue or in dispute to any person. They also cannot falsely issue you documentation representing itself as coming from the courts or other legal authorities.

They also are prohibited from using false representation or deceptive means to attempt to collect a debt. They must identify themselves to the consumer as a debt collector and that the nature of the call is for that purpose of collecting on a debt.

Debt collectors are NOT directly affiliated with the credit reporting agencies, nor can they claim that they are per the FDCPA.

They cannot accept post dated checks of more than 5 days, or attempt to collect more than what is owed due to the original contract including bogus interest charges.

They must also send a written statement to each consumer within 5 days of contacting the consumer. This letter must contain the amount of the original debt, creditor’s name, and many disclosures specific to FTC language.

Any violations within this act can be costly to the debt collector, especially in the civil and class action aspects.

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The Business Credit Card And Small Business

Posted by Brian Welks | Loan | Sunday 8 November 2009 8:56 pm

A business credit card could be beneficial to any business owner. It allows the owner to keep detailed records of business transactions and spending. Eliminating the confusion between an owners personal and private finances. Issuers of these cards also offer beneficial incentives to qualified business owners.

A business card, also maintains a professional look to clients and suppliers. Not to mention, keeping with the separation of personal and business accounts. This is the best thing you can do for your business. If you start mixing the money you will end up in financial trouble.

Separating business and personal expenses is essential for any business owner. Establishing it separately from its owner is the first benefit from a business card. Business credit used to be based on the owner’s personal credit, and caused problems for owner’s with less than perfect credit.Establishing business credit opens the door for opportunities such as loans needed to build the business to its full potential.

Record keeping is provided in the form of the business credit card statement. Making budgeting and record keeping stress free for any business owner. Your tax accountant will find it easier to find money saving expenses on the years statements. Resulting in saving time and money for your business

You can also add authorized employees to your business card account. Not having to purchase all your own business supplies is a relief on your already busy schedule. It allows you to delegate responsibility, and increase time management productivity. You cannot be every where at once. Business cards also offer great rewards for spending. Free travel, gas, and even cash back. A bonus any owner who would be purchasing the items by cash will not be receiving.

Small business’ will find a business card of great benefit to the company. It offers potential for growth and purchasing power. As a business owner be responsible, make payments on time, and avoid large debt. The benefits offered by having one of these cards is essential in the growth of any small business.

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RedTail Mountain Master Planned Community in Tennessee Offers Rustic Living

Posted by Hubert Miles | Real Estate | Sunday 8 November 2009 2:37 pm

Many people have found the rustic lifestyle they have been looking for at RedTail Mountain in Mountain City Tennessee. This private community embodies the majestic beauty of the Appalachian Mountains by celebrating the rustic heritage of the mountain living.

RedTail Mountain can be found about 20 miles from Boone North Carolina and home buyers looking for rustic single family homes, town homes, and cottages have a lot to choose from. The community is conveniently located to area shopping, festivals, theaters, and museums for your entertainment.

RedTail Mountain has over 720 acres of beautiful wooded mountains and a local semi-private golf club. The community has a spectacular par 72, 18 hole golf course managed by Troon Golf(R). The course has elevation changes of over 400 feet with majestic mountain views surrounding the course.

Sam Adam’s Golf academy provides golf instruction personalized for you. They have entry level classes that teach skills for both the short and long game. Members enjoy the benefits of an 18,000 square foot clubhouse that includes a lounge, fully stocked pro shop, and a restaurant that is perfect for formal dinners and receptions.

Residents will also enjoy the planned tennis complex, equestrian center, and a fitness center. The tennis courts will provide all weather tennis courts with lights. The equestrian center with stables and acres of paddocks and miles of mountain trails. The fitness center will include a deck overlooking the valley, outdoor fireplace, heated pool, spa treatment rooms, outdoor natural amphitheater, and an outdoor entertaining area with a summer kitchen, bistro and a playground.

Skiing, snowboarding, and other winter sports activities are just 30 minutes away at Beech Mountain and Sugar Mountain. Water sports, fishing, and boating on scenic Watauga Lake is a mere 12 miles away. There are also miles of nature trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding.

The community offers a variety of options from rental cottages and lodges to single family homes situated along the golf course fairway. Ready to build lots and acreage is also available with mountain views and secluded woodlands.

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Working With Lenders To Secure A Self Cert Mortgage

Posted by Chris Channing | Loan | Sunday 8 November 2009 5:07 am

The self employed are, on average, a look at how some individuals can shatter the mold and make their dreams a reality. That being said, there are still clear disadvantages that being self employed will harbor. One being that getting a mortgage loan could prove to be a difficult endeavor.

An established business with many employees is considered stable. Most of whom are self employed run their business with little to no help, and thus don’t have a lot of credibility in the eyes of lenders. If the business is new, odds are it will fail within a few years. Lenders already know this, and are extremely cautious in even thinking about giving out a new self-cert loan to a self employed individual.

Your income is going to be your selling point during a loan meeting. If you have a high income, and have maintained it consistently, you will be able to obtain the self cert mortgage without any qualms. Inconsistency worries lenders, since they will take it as a sign that one day you may see a drastic fall in income, and leave them with another failed investment.

Lenders are already spooked by the thought of giving out a self-cert loan, since they are already risky by definition for the lender. If your credit doesn’t look so great, this could be the nail in the coffin for your chances. Your credit doesn’t have to be just good, but rather excellent in order to gain the trust of the loan officer you are speaking to.

The representative that works with your case is more than just a judge who determines whether or not you get the loan- if you are approved they will also work with you to determine the monthly payment you will be paying. The best payment will be enough to quickly pay off the debts of the loan, but not so much that you will have to go through poverty just to make it through the month.

Sadly, there isn’t enough competition in the self cert mortgage lending business. You won’t be able to enjoy the benefits of having lenders compete for your business, since less lenders take part in offering self cert mortgages. There are still a number of lenders who do, and you can still find a good deal, but on average it won’t be as lucrative as what you would have otherwise. This means more research on your part in finding a deal.

Closing Comments

Mortgage loans for the self employed are going to take some effort in obtaining, but the process isn’t impossible and is still worth your efforts. Start looking around your area for lenders who may offer this type of mortgage, and if so, ask for a quote.

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Fibonacci … Pivot Point Trading (Part I)

Posted by Ahmad Hassam | Real Estate | Sunday 8 November 2009 4:52 am

Traders frequently use the Fibonacci retracement levels and pivot points in their trading. Many day traders are diehard fans of the Fibonacci retracement levels and the pivot points. The use of Fibonacci retracement levels and pivot points are often considered by their adherents as complete, self contained trading strategies. Why some traders are diehard fans of the Fibonacci and pivot point trading? Continue reading the article to know why!

Don’t confuse the two methods as one. I want to make it clear the Fibonacci Retracement and the Pivot Points are two different methods and must not be confused as a single trading method. Both produce mathematically derived support and resistance levels that traders may use either as indicators of possible retracement turns or as zones to watch for breakouts. The horizontal price levels that are generated through Fibonacci retracement levels and the pivot points are calculated using different methods and formulas.

One question that might bug your mind is that why these levels work in the market. What is the secret behind them? Why Fibonacci retracement levels and the pivot points work most of the time? What makes these tools work surprisingly well under diverse market conditions is the simple fact that many traders both small and large use Fibonacci retracement levels and pivot points in their trading.

Markets are just people like you and me buying or selling. In our case, trading again buying and selling securities or currencies! Once people start believing in something, it starts getting reflected in the market price action. This is why significant price action occurs around these levels due to the fact that many traders are watching and reacting to these price levels. Therefore the levels derived from these two tools become self fulfilling prophecy.

This phenomenon contributes to the Fibonacci retracement levels and pivot points frequent effectiveness and accuracy in describing the market movement. The most common Fibonacci retracement levels are 23.6%, 38.2% and 61.8%. These three Fibonacci retracement levels are most frequently followed by the traders.

Fibonacci retracement levels are very popular among the traders. You will hear very often, the commentary on CNBC or Bloomberg that price is approaching the 38.2% retracement level and something important like a turn could occur at this level. This shows the popularity of Fibonacci retracement levels among the trading community.

Both methods have clear cut locations for the stop loss placement similar to most support/resistance trading methods. Fibonacci retracements can be traded either as a breakout opportunity or as a retracement bounce. Fibonacci levels can also be used as profit targets for existing open trades.

Pivot points are leading indictors of the price action in the market. Pivot points are derived mathematically from the previous day’s data that includes the previous day’s high. Low and close. The main pivot point (PP) is calculated by taking the average of the high, low and close of the previous days’ price action.

From the PP, four other primary pivot points are calculated. Two are above the main PP and two are below the main PP. The levels above are R1 and R2 where R stands for resistance.

You can still use the main pivot point (PP) as the only number in your trading but traders who frequently use pivot points in trading have refined these numbers into more sub-numbers. The two levels below the main PP are the S1 and S2 where S stands for the Support. Often these pivot points are further extended to R3 and S3. You can easily find a pivot point calculator online. Most of the charting software also can calculate the pivot points.

Many trader use pivot points in their trading! Pivot point trading can be a highly profitable trading method. However, it is always good for the trader to know how these pivot point numbers are calculated. This will give the trader an understanding of how these numbers are calculated and what are the variables that are used to calculate them.

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Where To Buy Tangier Property

Posted by Matt Taylor | Real Estate | Sunday 8 November 2009 3:30 am

Tangier property is now becoming popular in the business circle. People who know much about the development in that area in northern Africa are getting agog to getting their own property for the investment potential it holds. These are the people who know great deal of opportunities they will get when they own Tangier property. This is especially now that Tangier city is being honed as the next Dubai to reckon with.

Having Tangier property at the price of today is really a great opportunity for anyone to grab. This is why many people in the business circle are now getting agog to have this kind of property. Knowing that the place is currently develop as a cosmopolitan hub, it is a sure thing to get the kind of investment to your advantage.

It is not hard to have Tangier property in this technologically-advanced society. You need not have to travel to Tangier city just to acquire any of the property you will be good to have there. You can now secure any property you want to have from Tangier city right in the comforts of your own room with the advent of the powerful internet.

Buying the tangier property you wanted to have is now as simple as one, two and three. I can easily be done in just one click right in your own home. This is made possible with the many websites that cater to this kind of business endeavor.

Apart from not having to deal with the hassles of actually visiting the area, big savings through awesome discounts can be availed while doing your purchase online. No need to worry of not being able to see the property in person as websites will show you a comprehensive catalog for it which is as good as real. It would also be much easier for anyone to buy these kinds of properties online. These are sure more than enough to entice you to have your own Tangier property.

You may want to visit Morocco and definitely you need some place to stay for the stint. There is the Tangier property that is available for sale or lease. You need to have it as it is one of the best places you can get while in the area. You get to see and experience the soothing breeze of the sea and find time to relax and suit yourself. There is no place where you can get satisfaction guaranteed.

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House’s Sell Due To Tax Credit – REO’s Lead The Way

Posted by Jerome Pennix | Real Estate | Sunday 8 November 2009 1:24 am

Sales of existing U.S. homes surged a record 9.4 percent in September as Americans rushed to take advantage of a tax credit for first-time buyers before it expires next month. Purchases rose to a 5.57 million annual rate, more than forecast and the highest in more than two years, the National Association of Realtors said today in Washington.

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The September increase in combined sales of single-family houses and condominiums was the biggest since comparable records began in 1999. This is largely in part due to REO deals. The share of homes sold as foreclosures or otherwise distressed properties was 29 percent in September from 31 percent in August. REOGoldMiner.com has provided access to these deals for many of our InvestorCompsOnline.com members. At REOGoldMiner.com members can find and valuate these in demand distressed deals with the click of a button.

InvestorCompsOnline.com’s research has shown sales of existing single-family homes climbed 9.4 percent, the biggest gain since 1986, to an annual rate of 4.89 million. Sales of condominiums and cooperatives increased 9.7 percent to a 680,000 rate.

Purchases of previously owned properties, which consist of more than 90 percent of the market, are tabulated when sales close and therefore indicatet contracts signed a month or two prior. Sales of newly built houses, which comprise the rest, are recorded when a contract is signed, and may therefore slow months before the tax credit expires. Buyers must close before the Nov. 30 deadline to be eligible to receive the tax credit.

Many investors are hoping for an extension of the tax credit to continue this surge in the market as last month’s sales were heavily dependent on the tax credit.

Many Realtors’ groups are petitioning to extend the first-time homebuyers credit on concern desire will wane when it lapses. Many senators have begged their colleagues to extend the credit until next June.

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Your Business Credit Rating Tips

Posted by Brian Welks | Loan | Saturday 7 November 2009 11:27 pm

After establishing your business andit’s credit rating you must maintain it. Profits will continue to flow in as long as you maintain a responsible accounting.

Making late or missing payments to your lender gives them the impression that a business is not doing well. Causing you credibility in the business world to be less than favorable.

Borrowing money is must while building your business. All borrowed monies need to go directly into the business. Lifestyles cannot be funded on business finances. Borrowing more than you can realistically return is a sign of a weak business.

A lender looks at a business as a whole and how much it turns out. Borrowing more than you out-put is a sign lenders take as a warning. Remember that lenders invest money to make a profit, and shy away from risky loans. Your interest rate will directly reflect the amount of debt you carry. By keeping your debt low you increase earnings through lower interest rates. Meanwhile securing your company profile and trust.

Profits are the amount of generated sales minus the cost of generating sales. Your profit margin should continue to grow or stay steady each operating year. A declining profit margin keeps investors away.

Make sure you keep your company profitable. Budgeting and planning help increase revenue by lowering cost. Money management and increased sales will keep lenders happy.

The thing is you can easily build a credit rating separate form your personal credit if you know the right steps. This really opens up possibilities. A business line of credit is much larger than a personal line of credit especially if you have a good cash flow. The best time to start up a line of business credit is before you even really have a business idea. Once you get a business idea then you have credit established to get what you need to get your business off the ground. Once you are off the ground your business credit rating will expand exponentially.

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