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- By neck hayden
- Published 08/4/2010
Flat fee broker
as the term specifies relates to a real estate broker who gets
your property list on
MLS. They help in maximizing the exposure of your
real
estate listing by listing in MLS which is widely used
platform for buying and selling properties. Before going with any
flat
fee broker you might many questions in mind, such as;
How much a flat fee
broker would charge for your real estate listing?
How much time it would take to receive
buying queries for your real estate
listing?
Is the flat fee
broker you are opting for is having sufficient
experience with list on
MLS?
What all details will your
flat
fee broker ask once you decide you list on
MLS?
Will your real estate
listing viewed by genuine buyers nation-wide?
Well, these questions are obviously
going to come in your mind as you would be in need of money by selling your
home. If you are looking to sell your property to use the money to pay the
mortgage or to use in the business, list on
MLS will definitely help in getting the property sold
in quick time. With the help of flat fee broker
you have the advantage of getting your real estate
listing on MLS which provides an added advantage to
your property saving you enough time to be utilized on other activities. For
some of you dealing with a flat fee
broker would be a new affair
but for some of them it’s a daily affair who look to profit by
selling their property through flat fee
broker.
With the help of flat fee broker
you have the comfort of to list on
MLS with very small upfront fees which can be as low
as $299. They understand the benefit and added advantages you are looking to
sell your property and you want your real estate
listing to reach as many buyers it can. When you get
in touch with any experienced and licensed flat
fee broker they help you
to in completing all the paper work it requires to have
your real estate listing in MLS.
Flat fee
broker don’t charge you hefty fees for your
real
estate listing and this is the low cost way of selling
your property with wide market exposure. If you look to place ads in local
newspapers or distribute flyers, that would be more time consuming and costly
affair as compare to list on
MLS. Flat
fee broker will let you understand what benefits and
good price you get for your property when you post your real estate
listing with flat
fee broker. Flat fee
broker asks you some details for your property which
will be included with your real
estate listing. Once the buyer will search on MLS
database with their specific requirements they will have your
real
estate listing before them. You just need to carry all
the details regarding your property to a Flat Fee
Broker called Continental Real Estate Group and they
will help you in the best possible manner regarding your real estate listing.
Alternatively visit the websites www.listonmlsbyowner.com,
www.listflatfeeonmls.com,
www.listmyhomeinmls.com.
a real estate investing carnival - April 12, 2010
- By Super Admin
- Published 04/12/2010
Welcome to the April 12, 2010 edition of a real estate investing carnival.
Rowena Hebert presents 10 Most Famous Tax Evaders of All Time posted at Career Overview.
Madeleine Begun Kane presents Hapless Home Buyer?s Guide posted at Mad Kane's Humor Blog.
Patty Pedersen presents What Will It Take for Google Shares to Return to an All-Time High? posted at AlphaProfit MoneyMatters - Investing Blog, saying, "Google's dominance of the Internet has translated into ample gains for Google shareholders since the IPO. Now, a few chinks are appearing in Google's armor. What lies ahead for GOOG stock?"
Robert Johnson presents aaWealth Real Estate Investing posted at aaWealth, saying, "Many ways to make money in todays economy"
Writers Coin presents Becoming First Time Homebuyers posted at The Writer's Coin, saying, "The conclusion of our harrowing search to buy our first place"
Everything Finance presents Investing in Foreign Currency posted at Forex News.
Ryan @ CML presents Do You Need Mortgage Life Insurance? posted at Cash Money Life, saying, "Your mortgage broker and mortgage company want you to believe that you need mortgage life insurance, but is it really in your best interest?"
Keith Morris presents What New FHA Rules Mean for First-time Home Buyers posted at LifeTuner, saying, "Life is not getting any easier for first-time home buyers. Yeah, sure, interest rates are low. But the main source for helping first-time buyers, the Federal Housing Administration, began to tighten many of its rules in January."
MoneyNing presents 5 Tips for Remodeling Your Home the Smart Way posted at Money Ning, saying, "It's always good to maximize the benefits of each dollar. Here are a few ways to do so with a home remodel."
Hussein Sumar presents 401k Rollover as Business Startup - ROBS May Not Be A Good Idea - How to Use Your 401k to Finance your Small Business Start Up posted at 401k, saying, "Investing in a business can turn a sizable profit but its best NOT to risk your retirement funds using the ROBS strategy. Instead, seek alternative options to legally create and grow your wealth. I think the benefits of growing a profitable and legally compliant business are well worth it."
Silicon Valley Blogger presents Trade Your Home Through A Home Swapping Service posted at The Digerati Life.
Engelbert Hudson presents Top 50 Human Resources Blogs posted at Masters in Human Resources, saying, "The top 50 human resources blogs listed here can help you stay up to speed in today’s HR environment. These blogs were chosen for their popularity as well as for their recent updates."
Maureen Fitzsimmons presents 7 Little Known Ways to Improve a Home?s Value posted at Masters in Construction Management, saying, "The wealth of most Americans is locked away in four walls and a lawn. Owning your own home is the truest sense of the American dream, and is an investment that if managed properly will provide your family financial security for years to come."
Housing Reporter presents Home Buyer Income Tax Credit Is Fading Away posted at Tallahassee Real Estate Blog, saying, "Many home buyers want to know our opinion on whether the income tax credit will be extended, and right now it seems that our forecast of a month ago is spot on. Many "speaking heads" will be saying that is will or won't be extended, but the real deal is already set in stone."
PT Money presents Roth IRA vs 401K: Which is Right for You? posted at Prime Time Money.
That concludes this edition. Submit your blog article to the next edition of a real estate investing carnival using our carnival submission form. Past posts and future hosts can be found on our blog carnival index page.
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a real estate investing carnival - April 5, 2010
- By Super Admin
- Published 04/5/2010
Welcome to the April 5, 2010 edition of a real estate investing carnival.
Timothy Scott presents Cuenca, Ecuador- The Next South American Real Estate Boomtown? posted at Luxury Latin America Blog, saying, "To catch an attractive market on its way up, check into one of South America's most attractive cities: Cuenca, Ecuador."
Colin Robertson presents No Rush to Buy a Home posted at The Truth About Realty.com.
Nat presents Mortgage Rates : Volatility is on the Horizon posted at National Real Estate Blog, saying, "This article looks at current trends with mortgage interest rates. It also looks at what might happen in the future due to economic instability."
Thursday Bram presents Are You Being Exposed To Radon In Your Home? posted at Healthy Theory.
MoneyNing presents First Time Home Buyer Tips and Guide posted at Money Ning, saying, "If you are a first time home buyer, read this first."
Silicon Valley Blogger presents How To Buy A Foreclosure: Find Foreclosed Homes Online posted at The Digerati Life, saying, "Thanks!"
The Smarter Wallet presents Home Improvement Contractor Problems: How To Resolve Contractor Disputes posted at The Smarter Wallet.
Joshua Dorkin presents Contract Contingencies and 4 Rules for Using Them posted at Real Estate Investing For Real.
That concludes this edition. Submit your blog article to the next edition of a real estate investing carnival using our carnival submission form. Past posts and future hosts can be found on our blog carnival index page.
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a real estate investing carnival - March 29, 2010
- By Super Admin
- Published 03/29/2010
Welcome to the March 29, 2010 edition of a real estate investing carnival.
Adam Peters presents 3 Attic Floor Plans for Extra Living Space posted at Home Decorating Reviews, saying, "Floor plans to add an extra bedroom in your attic. 3 floor plans, 2 attic with a central chimney and another with central stairs."
Hussein Sumar presents How to Calculate Return on Invesment (ROI) posted at Accounting, saying, "Return on Invesment as the name suggests is a financial valuation method that determines the percent of return investors are getting from their portfolio of investments. Return on Investment is probably one of the most important ratios that companies need to keep track of in order to determine the viability & continuity of their business."
Elaine Murphy presents 100 Personal Finance Posts Every College Student Needs to Read posted at Career Overview.
Panama Digest presents Trump Tower Panama Likened to Eiffel Tower posted at The Panama Digest.
PeakPersonalFinance presents Payment Priorities: Making Your Mortgage Payment First posted at Peak Personal Finance, saying, "Here's why your mortgage should be your first priority."
Marcus Arkan presents Mortgage Canada Bad Credit – Become The Owner Of Your Dream Home posted at Syndicate Mortgages Blog, saying, "Being morbidly obese has crushed my self esteem. It’s always with me – I’m always aware of it and always thinking about how people view me. I spend more time avoiding people than socializing."
Jen E. presents Property Investment Advice posted at Stock Tips, saying, "Get solid property investment advice to help keep yourself updated on the latest real estate successful tactics."
James Adair presents What is the impact of Health Care reform on Mortgage Rates? posted at Oregon Mortgage Blog, saying, "What is the impact of the health care reform on Mortgage Rates? As a Portland Mortgage Broker, I am interested in thinking about what this means for our financial markets and in particular what will this mean for our Oregon mortgage rates."
Silicon Valley Blogger presents Can A Home Loan Modification Ruin Your Credit? posted at The Digerati Life, saying, "Thoughts on home loan modifications."
JayB presents Advice on the Best Time to Lock In on the Current Mortgage Rate posted at Buy Remedy, saying, "A look at what can affect a home buyers mortgage rate and the benefits of locking in."
The Smarter Wallet presents Can A Housing Assistance Program Prevent Foreclosure? posted at The Smarter Wallet, saying, "Thanks!"
That concludes this edition. Submit your blog article to the next edition of a real estate investing carnival using our carnival submission form. Past posts and future hosts can be found on our blog carnival index page.
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a real estate investing carnival - March 22, 2010
- By Super Admin
- Published 03/22/2010
Welcome to the March 22, 2010 edition of a real estate investing carnival.
Bruce presents Government Mortgage Help for First Time Buyers posted at Government Mortgage Help, saying, "Mortgage Help from the Government to assist you in keeping your home from mortgage foreclosure during this recession."
Nash Dadameah presents Factors That Help You Determine How Much Mortgage You Can Borrow posted at nil2million.com, saying, "Factors you should consider before you max out your mortgage"
Writers Coin presents Buying Our First Home: The Search posted at The Writer's Coin, saying, "My wife and I went through quite a bit to find our first place, and this is the first part of the saga that was "the search.""
lifestyles presents Understanding Single-Family Home Property Values posted at Lifestyles Unlimited Real Estate Investing and Mentoring, saying, "Real estate investor Jeff Smith reviews the several valuation methods used to evaluate single family property. Explaining the differences between replacement, market, and appraised value, he advocates using a separate investor value to analyze investment property."
BWL presents How to Assess Your Investment Risk posted at Christian Personal Finance, saying, "Doesn’t it seem like folks love to take risks when markets are booming, but absolutely hate it when markets stink? So let’s take a look at three main components in deterimining your risk tolerance and let’s help you avoid sleepless nights and create a better investment strategy for your goals."
Silicon Valley Blogger presents How Do You Qualify For A Mortgage Loan? posted at The Digerati Life, saying, "Thanks!"
Ki presents How to Buy a Home with Nothing Down posted at National Real Estate Blog.
The Smarter Wallet presents 4 Ways To Survive The Credit and Mortgage Crisis posted at The Smarter Wallet.
KCLau presents Bad Debt and Good Debt posted at KCLau's Money Tips, saying, "How do you distinguish between good debt and bad debt?"
Housing Reporter presents Housing Tax Credit Set To Expire posted at Tallahassee Real Estate Blog, saying, "The Housing Tax Credit is set to expire on April 30th, 2010. Perhaps the most often asked question at the Tallahassee Real Estate Blog is “do you think the tax credit is going to be extended again.” Since this question is based upon politics, it’s not really something we can determine with “charts, graphs and analysis, but we do know who to ask!”"
Claudia Gonella presents 5 ways to make your overseas property listing convert like crazy posted at Real estate investing in Panama, Costa Rica, Nicaragua and Belize.
Isabella Smith presents 10 Predictions for the Future of the Home posted at Construction Management Degrees, saying, "Take a peek at current technologies and studies that may serve as veritable crystal balls for what may be in store for future construction projects. Keep in mind, of course, that these are merely predictions and not steadfast declarations"
That concludes this edition. Submit your blog article to the next edition of a real estate investing carnival using our carnival submission form. Past posts and future hosts can be found on our blog carnival index page.
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a real estate investing carnival - March 15, 2010
- By Super Admin
- Published 03/15/2010
Welcome to the March 15, 2010 edition of a real estate investing carnival.
PT Money presents Free Office Space Anywhere in the World posted at Prime Time Money.
Silicon Valley Blogger presents Get The Best Home Loan Rates With These Tips posted at The Digerati Life, saying, "Thanks!"
The Smarter Wallet presents The Basics of Home Financing: A Mortgage Loan Guide posted at The Smarter Wallet.
Admin presents Fixed versus Variable Loans posted at Living in volatility.
KPC presents Types of Mortgage Refinancing Loans - TopTenREVIEWS posted at Mortgage and Refinance Review 2010.
KPC presents Tips for Applying for a New Mortgage - TopTenREVIEWS posted at Mortgage and Refinance Review 2010.
KPC presents Overview of the Mortgage Refinancing Process - TopTenREVIEWS posted at Mortgage and Refinance Review 2010.
That concludes this edition. Submit your blog article to the next edition of a real estate investing carnival using our carnival submission form. Past posts and future hosts can be found on our blog carnival index page.
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a business opportunity carnival - March 10, 2010
- By Super Admin
- Published 03/10/2010
Welcome to the March 10, 2010 edition of a business opportunity carnival.
shauna presents Luxurious Baby Clothes posted at Celebrity Baby Clothes |Reviews of Celebrity Baby Clothing & Products, saying, "Celebrity Baby clothing News with Reviews of Baby Clothes, Stylish Maternity Clothing & Kids Clothes. All The best Baby Clothing & Gear on the Web."
Anya Portnik presents Finding Your Personal Motivation, part ii posted at Gavin Ingham.
Christine Brady presents Make Money With Squidoo posted at The Money Blog, saying, "Find out how to make money using Squidoo! No experience with it - here's a step by step guide to set up a lens and how to make the most money from it!"
Case Ernsting presents Planning Your Business Start Up: Checklist posted at FinditLocal411 Blog, saying, "If you're planning on starting a business in today's tough economic climate, make sure you're ready to take on some tough realities. This 5 point checklist will get you started and focused on marketing your business."
Robert Corrigan presents Are eBooks Finished? posted at Point And Click Coaching - Exposed!, saying, "Are eBooks finished as a business"
nissim ziv presents Reference Checking: References Questions – Reference Check Form posted at Job Interview Guide, saying, "As an employer, you would want to check the prospective employee reference in order to have a better insight on his past performance. Some references will give detailed information about the employer, while others won’t share all the information they have."
angelicbaby presents 100 Useful Social Sites for Every Kind of Job Seeker posted at Associate Degree - Facts and Information.
Brian Terry presents Fast Track Guide To 5 Free Website Builders posted at Big Selling Website Design.
Michael Snyder presents How To Make Money On The Internet posted at Make Money On The Internet.
Warren Wong presents Service Update #8 - Chinese New Year, Press Release, and More! posted at SEO Services Blog, saying, "An updated list of services offered by WL Marketing"
Silicon Valley Blogger presents I Need A New Credit Card Fast posted at The Digerati Life, saying, "I had my business card yanked away when Advanta closed. So what are my options now?"
Deb Bixler presents Home Party Plan Business Tip posted at Direct Sales / MLM Cash Flow, saying, "Increase party plan sales... stop saying "this is my favorite product!""
The Smarter Wallet presents How To Get A Credit Card That's Right For You posted at The Smarter Wallet, saying, "Lots of business folks need credit cards."
dave barber presents 3 Ways To Start a Home Based Business on the Internet posted at Point And Click Coaching.
Brian Terry presents 14,200 Open Source Website Templates posted at Big Selling Website Design.
Bruce presents FHA Mortgage: Tightening Lending Standards posted at Government Mortgage Help, saying, "Mortgage Help from the Government to assist you in keeping your home from mortgage foreclosure during this recession"
Tisha Dotson presents 100 Best Blogs for Women in Business posted at Accounting Degree.com.
That concludes this edition. Submit your blog article to the next edition of a business opportunity carnival using our carnival submission form. Past posts and future hosts can be found on our blog carnival index page.
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carnival of struggling bumbling newbies - March 6, 2010
- By Super Admin
- Published 03/6/2010
Welcome to the March 6, 2010 edition of carnival of struggling bumbling newbies.
June Tree presents Balance Transfer Credit Card Tips, Facts and Traps posted at The Digerati Life, saying, "Thanks!"
TSW Blog presents How To Get Your Free Credit Report and Score posted at The Smarter Wallet.
pbmedia presents How Much Exercise Do You Need? posted at Fit36.com.
Franck Silvestre presents Make Money With Affiliate Marketing – Using Social Media to Promote Your Products and Services posted at Make Money Online.
Ralph Jean-Paul presents How to Profit From Your Passion posted at Potential 2 Success, saying, "Do you have a hobby that you love? I mean really love? Have you ever thought to yourself, “If only I could make money from doing this”. Well, there may be a way you can make money from your hobby. With research, planning, and work, it is possible to profit from just about any talent, hobby or passion."
David presents Rewards Credit Cards: How to Get the Most Out of a Reward Card posted at Credit Card Offers IQ.
Mike Ross presents The Top 22 Money-Saving Firefox Extensions posted at The Budget Life Blog, saying, "Now you can practice frugality while you browse the Internet, thanks to the many money-saving extensions you can download for Firefox. These amazing add-ons do the little things that save you some extra cash, and as we all know, those little things add up."
Gavin R. Putland presents Wondering where all your blog posts have gone? posted at The Putland Tribune, saying, "If you're using Blogger(TM) and your main and archive pages have shrunk, here's what to do."
nissim ziv presents Motivational Interviewing Questions and Answers posted at Job Interview Guide, saying, "Employers would want to observe a very important aspect of a prospective employee – how self motivated is he/she?"
Shawn M. Driscoll presents Dealing with Disillusionment posted at Shawn Driscoll.
Words2Words presents Dinner « Perceptions – Editorials and opinion essays on various topics. posted at Perceptions - Editorials and opinion essays on various topics., saying, "An analysis of marketing strategies used in some commercials today. An emphasis on the issues with misleading ads."
Mike Ross presents The Top 27 Comic Blogs You Should Be Reading posted at Star Costumes Blog, saying, "Check these 27 fun to read and strikingly informative comics-related blogs and stay as well-informed as almost any comics enthusiasts."
Dan Stelter presents The Anxiety Support Network - Creating a Purpose Driven Life posted at Anxiety Support Network Anxiety Recovery Blog, saying, "If you would like to find fulfilling work in life, look no further."
Joe Revod presents Internet Business School Tip: BORING Is Better! posted at Internet Business Make Money Online With Welly Mulia.
My Blogging Fortune presents Make Some Money Online with a Blog posted at Make Money Online Now, saying, "Join me as I make money online. I show you my actual earnings and how to get some extra money."
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Top Property Investment Tips
- By property cashpoint
- Published 01/20/2010
Investing
in property can be a tricky business especially in present economic conditions.
Below market value property offers
an ideal opportunity for investors to buy property at below the open market
price. But it is usually difficult to find these little gems and using an
experienced agent is the best way forward.
However,
there are indicators and things you can do to ensure you make the best possible
decision. Below are some property investment tips that should help you on your
way even if you are not looking for bmv
property.
As they say location is one of the most important
factors when investing in property.
·
The first
tip is to consider the area or country that is likely to provide you with the
best return. Many would be investors fail to look beyond their local areas.
This means they are potentially losing thousands by ignoring other opportunities.
Naturally London is one of the most popular areas in the UK. But if you are
looking for below market value
property you should also look at cheaper areas as well as you might be able to
pick up several properties at once and divide your investment. This is in
contrast to just buying one property and putting all your eggs in one basket.
·
If you
are considering other countries look at their economies. Are they growing fast,
is there lots of national or foreign investment or are they perhaps about enter
the EU. All of these positive indicators will have an affect on the property
market.
·
The same
applies to areas within your own country. You should look for local
regeneration initiatives. For example, the East London train line is going to
be extended, this will increase demand in the areas along this extension and
increase local property prices.
·
You
should also look for large businesses moving into an area. This normally means
more jobs and more jobs means greater demand for housing. This is useful if you
are buying a below market value property because you can easily rent it out.
· When buying to let you need to consider the cost of letting the property and the likely return on your investment. If after your calculations you find that you are making a loss, you need to move on or find more money for your deposit in order to reduce your mortgage repayments. It’s likely that you will have to factor in letting agent management fees, mortgage repayments, maintenance costs (about 10-15% of the yearly rent) and the possibility that the property may be empty for 1 month every year.
· When purchasing a property make sure it will be easy to maintain and has no major defects. Low maintenance properties mean fewer headaches for you.
· Buy in a safe area, look at local crime rates. It’s possible to find out how many youths have ASBO’s in an area this is a good indicator of local crime levels. Upmystreet is an excellent resource to find information about an area with out even leaving your home. Simply type a post code in and you can find out local crime rates and much more. Here’s a link http://www.upmystreet.com. Using these resources is very useful if you are considering a below market value property. Doing your due diligence in present market conditions is essential.
· If you are intending on buying a family home try to buy in an area with good schools. You can research league tables of independent schools and colleges on this site http://www.best-schools.co.uk. It is a useful resource for anyone wishing target affluent families. Here is another good website for researching public sector primary and secondary schools in the UK http://www.dcsf.gov.uk/performancetables.
The amount of money you make from a property investment is largely determined by the quality and suitability of the property in terms of your target market and the location of that property. Even in these hard times there are still viable investment options for the savvy property investor. A below market value property can mean you pay up to 30% less than the open market price. I suggest you find a specialist agent for the best BMVdeals. They generally use national marketing campaigns to source properties.
2010 Property Market
- By property cashpoint
- Published 01/20/2010
It would appear that the future of the property market in 2010 is looking more positive with improvements in confidence and demand towards the backend of 2009. At the beginning of the year an estimated 75,000 repossessions were expected this was revised down by the Council of Mortgage Lenders to 48,000. Although, the sell house fast industry, which specialises in helping people obtain a quick cash sale for their home has experienced a particularly busy year.
In the Nationwide’s House Price Index, prices rose for 9 consecutive months in 2009, resulting in an increase of 2.7% over the last 12 months. The average house price in October was £162,038, which is comparable to early 2006 levels. In London this is even more pronounced, with Haart estate agents reporting that house prices rose by 10% in November increasing from around £274,000 to £302,000.
Many homeowners have been staying put waiting to see what happens in the market. On the other hand others who desperately need a quick house sale have been finding it very difficult on the open market, which is why so many have turned to using sell house fast schemes.
But the question is, are these increases just a result of increased demand being matched by low supply? Some analysts are predicting that we will experience further price falls of up to 7% in 2010. Their rationale is that the recent improvements in the property market are unsustainable and defy the state of the economy as a whole, with rising unemployment and poor credit availability still very much a problem.
Predictably many experts foresee unemployment rates, stock market health and credit availability as the major factors affecting the property market in 2010. If we don’t suffer any more major financial shocks, many predict that property prices will decrease by around 2-3% with increases being as high as 7-9% in 2011. However, if the government needs to make staff cut backs in the public sector this could leave many without a job and facing repossession. This will no doubt mean that a lot of people will need to use sell house fast plans and sell their properties at a discounted price.
The increases in 2009 have been down to all time low interest rates set by the bank of England, which have tempted the blessed who can actually obtain a mortgage to jump in and take advantage. As well as this rental returns are on the increase, this has been beneficial for cash buyers. As stated above the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) predicted that up to 75,000 homes could be repossessed in 2009, however, due to extremely low interest rates many have seen their mortgage repayments reduced, which has meant less forced sales and lower supply in the property market. This led to the CML reducing their previous prediction down to 48,000. Unfortunately, many of these repossessions could have bee avoided but the sell house fast industry is not that well known and it’s not as if people can walk into their nearest estate agent and get an immediate cash offer.
What is evident is that the performance of the property market can not be measured on a national level as it differs according to region. If you are thinking of buying or selling your house fast, look closely at your local area and how it has performed. Look out for areas which rely heavily on the public sector for employment as these areas could be at risk. And most importantly keep an eye on rising interest and unemployment rates any increases could spell further trouble.