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Praise for After The Fall

"Steve Bergsman provides his readers with one of the most comprehensive, yet concise overviews of real estate and all its property types."—Christopher Macke, Vice President, GE Real Estate

"This is an extraordinary work of detailed research and compelling writing. I've never seen the subject presented in such a cogent and skillful manner."—Phil Hall, editor, Secondary Marketing Executive

"The way out of the financial crash of 2007/2008 will come through skilled operations, astute investing, and the ability of real estate practitioners to give up their mental memory of the future! The heated success of ten-year, unprecedented growth in the real estate industry has somehow atrophied the industry's application of knowledge. What we need is a fresh look at opportunities and strategies for real estate investing. We are lucky that Bergsman's book has fit the bill—just in time."—Jack M. Cohen, CEO, Cohen Financial

"Insightful and informative; connects all the dots, providing the basis and foundation for making strategic decisions about real estate."—Stephen Blank, Senior Fellow, Finance, The Urban Land Institute

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #175130 in Books
• Published on: 2009-03-09
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 201 pages

Features

• ISBN13: 9780470405277
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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After The Fall

The subprime mortgage meltdown and subsequent credit crisis has not only destroyed investor wealth, but altered the landscape of real estate investing. While some of yesterday's most favored strategies will not work going forward, today's savvy real estate investor can still find great opportunities for growth and profits—if they understand how recent events could shape this industry over the next few years, and into the coming decade.

In After the Fall, real estate expert Steve Bergsman offers a detailed look at the state of various market sectors—including commercial, residential, and leisure real estate—and provides direction as to where they are headed, so you can make the right decisions on property investments during the coming years. According to Bergsman, the next decade will produce multiple investment currents. This reliable resource will help you find the right current and stay the course for a long, profitable ride. By separating the asset classes that will remain stable from those that will continue to lose value going forward, Bergsman provides much-needed guidance on the changing real estate marketplace.

Divided into five comprehensive parts, and filled with interviews of experienced professionals in this fast-moving field, After the Fall puts numerous individual asset classes in perspective—from office and retail to single-family homes and condominiums—and touches upon "megatrends" such as the green revolution and infill development that will be a big part of this industry's future.

Focusing on the forces that have affected the market, Bergsman skillfully addresses individual real estate sectors based on historical paths, movement of data fundamentals, market analysis, and collective opinion. With this information in hand, he takes the time to answer essential questions about each sector, including: When might they finally reach the bottom? How long will the climb back take? When will the next peak occur? And which asset classes won't bounce back?

Recent developments have hurt many real estate investors, but they have also opened the door to potentially profitable new opportunities down the road. Filled with in-depth insights and expert advice, After the Fall offers effective strategies for taking advantage of this situation and making the most of your time in such a dynamic market.

About the Author

Steve Bergsman is a real estate, financial, and travel writer with more than twenty years' experience and visitations to 120 countries. His news stories and travel articles have been published in more than 100 publications around the world, and he has appeared on local and national radio and television. Bergsman is also the author of three previous real estate books, Maverick Real Estate Financing, Maverick Real Estate Investing, and Passport to Exotic Real Estate, all published by Wiley.

Customer Reviews

Bogus Reviews Below
This book is horrible. I bought this book based on the positive reviews, but if you look closer all the reviews were created within two weeks in March. In addition most reviewers had only reviewed this one book. Sounds a little fishy? Well I was hasty enough to purchase the book and read it and it is junk. It's basically an eclectic collection of interviews and business news article talking about the same stuff we've been hearing in the past. There is nothing in this book that I can take away and apply to make money.

Insightful, informative, enlightening!
I've read a few of Steve Bergsman's books and they have all taught me a few things about the real estate business. However, After The Fall does something different. It explains how we got into this property market mess and when each sector of the real estate industry will finally escape. Maybe the folks bailing out the banks should read this book?

Steve Bergsman Is The Best Real Estate Author!
Once again, Bergsman gives the real estate community a fascinating book, except this time, it looks into the future of real estate investing. Steve Bergsman is the number one real estate author. And if you really want to understand real estate BIG league then you must do yourself a favor and get After The Fall right now. Period!!!