BEYOND THE BUBBLE

Market bubbles may come and go, but they don't just pop suddenly. Here's how to prepare -- and profit -- regardless of market changes.

"We've all heard the reports -- the great housing boom that has fueled premium prices and sellers' dreams is slowing down. The real estate market may experience ups and downs like any other, but it's not likely to implode spontaneously. With proper planning and a little knowledge, homeowners, investors, and other stakeholders can avoid disaster and in fact profit on their properties regardless of what the market does. Beyond the Bubble takes a balanced look at what drives changes in real estate markets and how these changes affect property owners and investors. Readers will learn:

* the history, nature, and dynamics of market 'bubbles'
* how to anticipate a coming downturn and act accordingly
* the regional nature of real estate market conditions
* differences and similarities in residential and commercial markets
* other profit strategies when selling is difficult or impossible
* how to analyze the market using facts, not hype

Thorough and well-reasoned, Beyond the Bubble will help property owners maintain a strong and level foundation for their financial futures."

Michael C. Thomsett (Port Townsend, WA) is the author of Getting Started in Real Estate Investing, Getting Started in Options, and The Landlord’s Financial Tool Kit. Joshua Kahr (New York, NY) owns Kahr Real Estate Services, a consulting company, and is Adjunct Assistant Professor of Real Estate at Columbia University.