There are as many opinions on the subject of resumes as there are job seekers! Some of the more popular opinions are centered on the use of objectives, summaries, profiles, title headings, keywords, reference statements, personal interests, salary history, dates, graphics, fonts, and of course, the length of the resume.
Then there is the question of format. Should the style of a resume be chronological, functional or combination? One thing is certain - the resume should sell a candidate's strengths and qualifications, and answer a hiring manager's question, How can you solve my problem?
It should also have full contact information, be organized, and provide specific information that a hiring manager needs to decide whether or not a candidate is well suited for a position. At the very least, it should list relevant experience and achievements.
PURPOSE of A RESUME
A resume is a personal marketing document that communicates your career objective and value to a hiring company. A strong resume is carefully planned and developed (not quickly typed up) in an appropriate format (style) designed to showcase your experience and accomplishments in direct relation to a specific position.
BASIC RESUME FORMATTING RULES
* Bold and enlarge your name at the top.
* Keep the sections lined up and consistent.
* Use an Arial or Times New Roman font (or similar).
* Font size shouldn't be smaller than 11pt or larger than 12pt, except for your Name and Headings.
* Do not include pronouns such as I, company street addresses, salary, or reasons for leaving.
* Two-page resume: be sure to fill the second page at least halfway down the page.
* Place the word continued at the bottom of page one, and your name and telephone number, along with Resume, Page 2 at the top of page two.
* Use graphics sparingly unless you are in a creative field. It is safe to use a border and shading.
* Leave out personal data, photos, and unrelated hobbies, unless you are an actor/actress or model.
* If you spell out the state in your address, such as New York, spell out the states for your jobs.
* Proof, proof, and proof again!
To help you understand the main differences between various resume styles, the following illustrates the same resume in chronological, functional, and combination formats. Also provided below is a comprehensive list of common mistakes to avoid and useful tips to help your resume to compete in today's competitive workplace:
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Chronological
This is the most commonly used resume format. It is straightforward, and easily traces a candidate's career path and progression in a given field. Experience and accomplishments are listed in reverse chronological order, with the most recent job positioned first. Because it leaves little to the imagination and makes it difficult to hide employment gaps, the chronological resume is the most preferred format of employers and recruiters.
1998 - Present
Wireless, Inc., Brooklyn, NY
Sales Representative
* Prospected and sold communications services to business accounts spanning the Northeast and Midwest regions.
* Consulted clients on the cost-effective advantages of switching over from standing services, resulting in a 15% new market penetration with revenues at $1,850 at close of 2000.
1993 - 1998
Anderson Doors, Bronx, NY
Business Development Manager
* Conducted competitive analyses on European markets to formulate conceptual strategies that cemented key alliances with distributors throughout Italy and Germany.
* Aggressively marketed Anderson's company logo and message in print and television advertising campaigns, heightening brand awareness across U.S. and European consumer markets.
Functional
This is a skills-based, achievement-oriented format. Experience and accomplishments are listed in sections with specific headings that extract and showcase ONLY what is directly applicable to the targeted position. Because it is somewhat vague sometimes omits dates, it is the least preferred resume format of employers and recruiters.
SALES MANAGEMENT
* Prospected and sold communications services to business accounts spanning the Northeast and Midwest regions.
* Conducted competitive analyses on European markets to formulate conceptual strategies that cemented key alliances with distributors throughout Italy and Germany.
MARKET PENETRATION
* Consulted clients on the cost-effective advantages of switching over from standing services, resulting in a 15% new market penetration with revenues at $1,850 at close of 2000.
* Aggressively marketed Anderson's company logo and message in print and television advertising campaigns, heightening brand awareness across U.S. and European consumer markets.
Combination
This format combines the chronological and functional formats into one! As with the functional format, it lists experience and accomplishments in sections with specific headings directly applicable to the targeted position. However, it lists employment information under a SEPARATE category (only title, company, location, and dates).
Since it easily tells the reader how a candidate is qualified for a position while also providing an employment history, it has fast become a favorite resume format amongst many employers and recruiters. You can place the employment section after the experience section if you prefer.
Wireless, Inc., Bay Shore, NY 1998 - Present
Sales Representative
Anderson Doors, East Islip, NY 1993 - 1998
Business Development Manager
SALES MANAGEMENT
* Prospected and sold communications services to business accounts spanning Northeast and Midwest regions.
* Conducted competitive analyses on European markets to formulate conceptual strategies that cemented key alliances with distributors throughout Italy and Germany.
MARKET PENETRATION
* Consulted clients on the cost-effective advantages of switching over from standing services, resulting in a 15% new market penetration with revenues at $1,850 at close of 2000.
* Aggressively marketed Anderson's company logo and message in print and television advertising campaigns, heightening brand awareness across U.S. and European consumer markets.
INTRODUCTION HEADINGS
* PROFILE STATEMENTS
* KEYWORDS
* TITLE HEADINGS
* SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Use any one or a combination of these headings to communicate the type of position you are applying for, and the value you will bring to the hiring company at a glance. Remember, a reader spends a brief moment on each resume. Your resume must grab their attention, and hold it!
Sample Profile Statement
Accomplished sales professional known for delivering strong revenue and profit gains in highly competitive markets, seeking a Regional Sales Manager position. Bring 15 years of solid experience and select strengths that encompasses sales territory management and key account development. Equally effective at relationship building, program development, and team leadership.
Notice that the actual title Objective was omitted, yet mentioned! If you prefer to use the actual Objective title, do not use the outdated colon after the category.
Sample Profile Statement and Keywords
Accomplished sales professional known for delivering strong profit gains in highly competitive markets, seeking a Regional Sales Manager position. Strengths encompass:
* Capital Sales & Marketing
* Team Building/Leadership
* Key Account Development
* Client/Vendor Relations
* Financial Analysis & Reporting
* Program Development
Sample Title Heading and Profile Statement
REGIONAL SALES MANAGER
Known for delivering strong and sustainable revenue and profit gains in highly competitive markets. Bring 15 years of solid experience and select strengths that encompasses sales territory management, key account development, staff training, team leadership, presentations, and closings.
Bold, italicize, or underline the Title Heading so it stands out.
Sample Summary of Qualifications
Accomplished sales professional known for delivering strong and sustainable revenue and profit gains in highly competitive markets. Seeking a Regional Sales Manager position with a leading pharmaceutical company. Select strengths encompass:
* 15 years of cross-industry experience and accomplishments with leading start-up and high-growth bio-medical companies.
* Strategically build and maintain profitable business relationships.
* Strong communicator and team leader with a pulse on ever-changing industry trends.
* Effectively manage the sales cycle process from client consultation to closing.
COMMON MISTAKES, DO'S & DON'TS:
* Name and/or address is too small or too big (headings and name should be at least font size 14 to 16; address 11 or 12)
* Font size for entire resume is too small, too big or all caps (not counting the headings, text should be no smaller than 11; no larger than 12)
* Needs an Objective or Title Heading (make it clear to the reader what position you are seeking. If you unsure, consider career counseling or purchase/rent a book on career choices)
* Could use a Summary or Profile statement (show your career overview)
* Objective is weak, cliche, unclear, or vague (State what you can do for the employer; not only what you want from them)
* Resume does not support Objective (be sure to make a connection)
* Lacks accomplishments or career achievements (sell it, don't tell it!)
* Lacks industry-specific terminology / Keywords (speak the reader's language)
* Jobs are not in the proper order-see below for more on resume tips and formats
* Sentences are too choppy-five words per bullet (expand; make it interesting)
* Wording is weak; statements are too simple (use action verbs and a thesaurus)
* Same information repeated too many times (use a functional/combination format)
* Too many typos and grammatical errors (read it backwards; have a friend proof-read it!)
* Unrelated jobs go back too far in years (keep it to 7-10 years in most cases)
* Includes too much unrelated information (stay on track; keep the position in mind)
* Does not include enough related information (show how well rounded you are)
* Uses pronouns - I, He, She, His, Her (not necessary or is understood)
* Style is outdated looking (headings are underlined and followed by colons :, the word duties is used, and uses responsibilities: as subheadings)
* Second page is too short - only a third down or less (condense/combine)
* Second page does not include your name (what if the second page is misplaced?)
* Too much or not enough white space (looks empty, inexperienced)
* Uses the full address for employers (list only the town and state)
* Uses full employment dates such as 12/11/01 (list only the month and year)
* Lists reason for leaving or explains situation (if you must, save it for the letter)
* Includes a Professional References Available Upon Request statement at the bottom of the resume (not wrong, but not necessary. Remember, this is not an option. If the employer wants references, they will ask for them)
* Includes a cover letter / salary information on the resume (use separate sheets)
* Includes unrelated personal interests and hobbies such as enjoy reading, long walks, music, travel, knitting, and puzzles (include interests ONLY if it is related to your career Objective)
* Includes personal information such as married, homeowner, two children (Leave off. It is unrelated to the position, and risks possible discrimination)
Anyone can write a program these days, whether macro driven via wizards or using a powerful but simple syntactic language like Python. After all if software companies made languages too cryptic and difficult to use then their product would not market effectively through lack of support and interest (Java aside!). Granted some of us were born with a 'knack' for programming while others had a steep learning curve, with such a prevalence of available programmers for employees/clients to choose from how do you distinguish yourself as the best choice among competing candidates.
Quality and speed are two attributes that are usually not synonymous as can be seen in a plethora of hastily written applications produced against time-constraints. Relying upon one attribute heavily will usually nullify the other.
Beginning with the attribute of speed. Have you noticed how many programmers/code-cutters these days are two-finger-typists? Two-finger-typing code-cutters rely heavily upon IDE intellisense features to produce the code for them. This may explain the lack of well-written and descriptive comments in much of the code they produce. Ideally a programmer should be able to touch-type as speed is a concomitant of touch-typing. This is for a number of reasons:
When you are touch-typing code, your are looking at the screen as you are typing which makes it easier to concentrate on the flow of your algorithms, using the intellisense feature, if there is one, at the same time only increases the speed and therefore your production of code. Your comments will be more descriptive and comprehensive because you are moving faster without any reliance upon inbuilt intellisense features per se.
As a simple analogy. When you drive a car do you repeatedly look at the stick-shift or pedals to change gears and brake? No, of course not. What would happen if you did, would you miss your turn or hit a tree? Concentrating on two things at once causes problems and causes you to take your eye off of the ball. It's the same when programming, why take you eye off of the ball to hunt the keyboard for keys whilst alternating between looking at the keyboard and screen for that timesaving intellisense feature? Touch-typing is one of those skills that, in my opinion, will put you above 80% of other programmers in your area of programming when it comes to producing code.
You can find typing-drill books or manuals either at Amazon.com or even second-hand bookshops. Buy one and practice, all you need is 30 words per minute (wpm) to vastly increase your coding speed and with the use of any available intellisense features you will probably type a good 40 to 60 words per minute. I recently was given a six week contract which I cleaned up in one and a half weeks because they had estimated the time taken to code the solution based upon their recent work and guess what, the programmers were two-finger-typists. Two fingers moving around the keyboard as opposed to my 86 words per minute output without intellisense. My client was very happy at the end of that!
== Use a Code Clip Organiser to Improve Speed and Quality ==
Another tool that will help you improve the speed and quality with which you code is a well organised, searchable library of code clips (snippets). How many times have you seen a programmer re-inventing the wheel and why do they? I have a code clip library called CodeClipper that I use constantly, dragging and dropping code into all of my routines. The code clips are tried and tested, accurate and high quality and best of all, I only had to write them once (apart from slight ameliorations in algorithm over time). When I start a routine I drag'n'drop the initial comments including my name, company, website,date and time of the routine's creation and place holders for the description, updates and notes. Next I drag a choice of error-handling into the routine. After I can either drag’n’drops a recordset template or search some codes and paste it into the routine. 3-5 seconds and I've built a lot of quality code into the routine already. Quality and speed; the two juxtaposed attributes that employers and clients demand and already I'm ahead of other programmers in my field.
== Use Comments To Enhance Code Quality ==
Descriptive and comprehensive comments are so much the result of touch-typing. When you can type fast you don't mind going that extra mile for clarity of explanation, you don't have to make short shrift of your comments. Many times other programmers have commented whilst looking at my code "Wow, lot of comments!" as opposed to their complete lack of comments within their own code. It is much easier to maintain my code by myself and others because of the ubiquitious and generous use of comments.
What are comments efficiently used for? Firstly, comments should explain why you chose a certain algorithm or path of action, when there are a myriad of other options available. For example: you may have tried a more obvious solution to a problem only to find it has integrating issues or perhaps did not perform as the documentation stated, then you decided on a more extraneous solution. Write succinctly what you have tried and why ideas failed and then explain your final decision. Sometime later someone or yourself may refactor your code or wish to change it, at least they will know what did noy work so you have saved someone time by providing quality and informative comments.
Another good use of comments is to plan an algorithm. Maybe you have a method you know will be needed by a class but have no time to code it. Whilst it is fresh in your mind type the steps of the algorithm out into a routine or method in comments like pseudo code. When you get back to that routine you'll have the framework of your algorithm laid out for you, that's half your work done already. Remember to delete the obvious pseudo comments as you code, if you need comments every step of your code to explain what it is doing then you are not naming your variables and functions in a way that explains their purpose or values.
== Make Your Code Understandable... Make it English ==
If it's not against company policy throw away your naming conventions. This will save time renaming variables and then some when you change a control or variable type. A worse case scenario is if you change a variable type but fail to change the naming convention of the variable name. Once you dump naming conventions your methods can make sense and you will not need so many comments to explain why you are calling a certain routine. For example:
Instead of...
dim strUserName as String dim cll as new clsLogonLogoff strUserName = cll.mtdstrGetUserID
It could read...
dim user_name as String dim logon_ as New Logon_Manager user_name = logon_.user_name
Or better still:
Instead of...
rstrLibrary = funstrLibrary
It could read...
library = library_user_is_logged_onto
These examples are trivial but you get the gist. I once converted a rather shabby logon script full of obscure function names and ubiquitous loops into a cleanly written set of functions that even a user could read and make sense of. I prefer to use underscores and bring the code that step closer to ordinary English. When you have a whole list of coded instructions like this it is a dream to read and understand.
== Write Scripts to Write Code ==
There is one thing faster than typing fast or using your own code clip organiser and that is script that writes code for you. I once had to write a database where the client was not sure on the type of fields or data they needed to capture and the Business Analyst was having problems working it out?! The main table that was likely to change would affect a lot of queries and code that worked with it's data, for example 'Select Case' statements, Recordsets, various routines. I spent about four hours scripting and testing routines that could delete the table and rebuild it along with rebuilding queries and rewriting large pieces of code. A big investment of time at the beginning of the project that paid off later in the software development cycle. These routines read their data from a text file with a simple format of table names and associated fields. There was one day where my client was looking at the database on another floor in our building and made table changes on the fly. I rewrote that database 5 times in 8 minutes that day as the client kept changing their mind upon viewing the results, and they were extremely apologetic but it took me 5 seconds at a time to rewrite the database once I quickly changed the fields in the text file. Don't just use code to make your client's life easier, use it to make your own life easier.
Writing scripts to write code means:
1. Hours of work reduced to seconds 2. No spelling mistakes 3. No hunting for changes to make 4. Stress free programming 5. No human fallibility and debugging nightmares
Script to script and improve the quality and speed of your work.
== Know You Programming Cycles ==
When do you program best, morning, noon or night? Know when you are programming at your best and try to arrange the rest of your working or leisure time around that. I program best in the morning so I try to arrange my meetings for the afternoon, hey everyone falls to sleep in meetings anyway.
In short, almost anyone can write a program so you have to stay ahead of a lot of people. Some ways we have looked at to do this are:
1. Learn to touch type, (this will pay big dividends!). 2. Don't reinvent the wheel, carry an organised, searchable library of code clips with you. 3. Comment well for quality (see point 1). 4. Write scripts to write code for you. 5. Know your programming cycles.
Your a code cutter...Go forth and produce code!
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*The artwork of M.C. Escher shows crazy worlds in which staircases appear to go nowhere and people "sit" upside down or sideways.
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What do these three facts have in common? They are all optical illusions. Illusions are important in writing, too. A piece that looks great will read better than one that is visually dull or confusing.
I'm old enough to have attended college when students commonly submitted essays written by hand. But even back in those dark, pre-computer ages, I learned pretty quickly that typewriting my work guaranteed a grade that was at least 10% higher! Anyone who doesn't pay attention to presentation is like the college student who insists on writing by hand -- or the chef who slaves over a luscious five-star meal and then slops it onto a blue plastic plate. But here's the good news. It's easy to improve your writing presentation. Let me give you five simple tricks you can adopt.
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Boring, label subhead: Snorkeling
Better subhead:Swim beside jewel-hued fish
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5) Use white space generously. In addition to indenting, add other white space whenever you have the opportunity. You can use it between paragraphs, between sections, before and after graphics. Just as a mat and frame help make a photo look better and more significant, so, too, white space will dramatically improve the look of your words.
Optical illusion? Or smart writing? You decide.
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Writing your life story is embarking on a journey through the past. It’s a unique journey, one no one else has ever taken. That’s because the road you’ll travel is built from your very own memories and experiences ~ your very personal reactions to all the situations and events you’ll be remembering.
Your life will pass before your eyes. You’ll re-experience its pleasures and pains, longings and achievements, loves and hates. This is not a journey for the squeamish, but those with the courage to walk this road will be wonderfully rewarded. These rewards will radiate out, from you, to your family, to your entire society.
“How can that be,” you ask? “I’ve led such an ordinary life.” Well, that’s what you think! In reality, your life is unique. It is a bridge to the past. Your life story is your finest legacy and an invaluable gift for your family. Members of your family want to know more about your life than you realize. They’ll treasure every word you write. To them, you are the connection, the bridge, between the remarkable past and the present. You are history, and history disappears if you don’t record it.
You’ve been living through one of the most event-packed periods of human history. From splitting logs to splitting atoms, the 20th Century has brought immense change. You’ve seen it first hand and have thoughts and feelings about it. Now’s your chance to tell about them. There’s little opportunity today for kids to hear the stories of their family’s past. Not only don’t they experience the lifestyles their parents and grandparents lived, too often they don’t even know about them. Most of today’s kids exist in isolation from their own pasts.
When we’re marooned from our ancestors and traditions that have evolved -- within the family, the tribe, the nation, the culture from which we sprang -- we’re separated from a meaningful sense of SELF. Kids need the connectedness that comes from knowing their grandparents as people; from understanding their heritage and the basis of their family’s values.
So that brings us to the first reason for writing your life story: to create a legacy for your family. Writing your life story is the perfect way to link generations. It’s a voyage of self-exploration – away to discover more about yourself and how you came to be the person you are today. It’sequally important for society, allowing others to experience another historical period. In offeringyounger people the chance to participate in life as you’ve known it, you make it easier for them tounderstand the forces and values that shaped your life. It can give kids courage. The messagethey receive is:
Some things in life never change. Some things are scary, but you can get through them. Look at me! I was just as scared as you are, and I made it. You can, too.
OR:
Okay, so you goofed. It isn’t the end of the world. Let me tell you about a goof I made at your age...”
Writing your life story also offers you the possibility of PERSONAL TRANSFORMATION. As you journey backward through your life you’ll gain new insights. With the passions of earlier moments now behind you, you can review them more calmly. You can begin to look back on your life with more understanding and sympathy -- to understand not only your place within your family but your place in history. Not only can you begin to forgive others, you can also begin to forgive yourself. You’ll see your life-so-far in new ways.
You’ll begin to see patterns and threads of continuity you hadn’t been aware of. You’ll recognize themes, life-long desires and preferences. Through these recognitions, you may discover hidden meanings and even missions in your life. You may discover that your personal mission is as family historian. Or this may be only the first stepping stone toward a life of greater awareness, fulfillment and satisfaction in a work which you are yet to discover. In either case, prepare yourself for this journey’s personal adventure of self discovery!
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Writing a Killer Resume to Attract Prospective Employers
Resume is a document containing a summary highlighting the experiences and credentials and education usually written for the purpose of gaining an interview while seeking an employment. Since resume is the first thing that a potential employer encounters regarding the applicant, it carries a great significance.
A resume may be limited to one or two pages and can be organized in several ways.
A chronological resume highlights a candidate's job experience in reverse chronological order, that is, the main body of the document shows the professional experience beginning from the most recent experience going chronologically backwards through a succession of previous experience. The main aim of a chronological resume is to give an impact of credibility through experience gained. This type of resume is the most common resume in use.
A functional resume highlights work experience and skills classified by skill area or job function. The objective of a functional resume is to focus on the skills particular to the kind of position being sought which directly gives weightage to professional capabilities and experiences as a backup. In contrast to chronological resume, functional resume will highlight these competencies and is most suited for jobs that require a particular skill or clearly defined personality traits.
A combination resume balances both the chronological and functional resumes, which typically leads with a functional list of job skills and then the chronological list of employers.
A resume is quite short and therefore contains experience directly relevant to the position and many resumes use precise keywords and action words that the employer is seeking for. Increasing number of job seekers and employers are using Internet based jobs and therefore an ideal resume should be long enough to provide a concise, adequate and accurate description of an applicant's employment history and capabilities. Job seekers are now able to reach the employers through direct e-mail contact and resume blasting which is the mass distribution of resumes to increase personal visibility within the job market. The simplicity and complexity of the resume formats produce results varying from person to person, industry and occupation.
Since many employers find candidates through search engines, it is important to use appropriate keywords while writing a resume. And they must choose a file format to maintain their resume. Unlike regular two page resumes, which highlight only the recent work experience and education, Internet resumes highlight the candidate's skill development over his or her career.
While writing a resume, emphasis should be placed on accomplishments, effective organization and more importantly the appearance of the resume. To achieve this, proper care should be taken to see to it that the font is plain and easy to read written on a resume quality paper, formatting the resume with simple bullets, highlighting the accomplishments and not taking away the attention.
While organizing a resume it is very important to start with an active descriptive action word, include numbers and percentages and restrict the resume to one page. The resume is nothing but an advertisement with the main purpose of winning an interview and to be an effective resume, it should stand out from the crowd.
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Upside Down Loans: Rules For Wall Street Vs. Rules For Main Street
MORTGAGE, EXPERT, MICHIGAN, BIRMINGHAM, BLOOMFIELD, DETROIT, ROCHESTER, ROYAL OAK, TROY
It seems almost every day I speak with a homeowner struggling over the moral dilemma of walking away from their upside down loan.
I don't ever tell a homeowner what to do in these situations, but in going over the numbers, a pretty clear answer usually presents itself.
Even though these homeowners fully understand the math and logic of the answer, they have a very difficult time coming to grip with the emotional part of the decision. Many state they weren't raised that way or ask themselves what would their family & friends think of them.
From my experiences, these homeowners with upside down loans have to go through their own sort of 5 steps of grieving to deal with the situation.
They should all just take a lesson from the fat cats on Wall Street, who only care about profit and power, and have no qualms about walking away from their upside down mistakes.
MORGAN STANLEY WALK-AWAYS
Back in December, Morgan Stanley announced they were essentially giving back 5 San Francisco office buildings to their lender where they were upside down. Seems they overpaid for them at the height of the market in May 2007. (the addresses are One Post, 201 California St., Foundry Square I, 60 Spear St. & 188 Embarcadero).
Morgan Stanley spokesperson Alyson Barnes spun it to Bloomberg News like this, "This isn't a default or foreclosure situation. We are going to give them the properties to get out of the loan obligation."
This after Morgan Stanley turned Crescent Real Estate Equities over to its lender Barclays Capital in November for the same reason. Seems their $2B loan was due in August and extensions were only delaying the inevitable default.
Wow! Can I try this with the lenders on some of my rentals?
Oh even better, despite these walk-aways, Morgan Stanley will be paying their employees 31% more in bonus income in 2009 than they did in 2008.
If you're a homeowner with an upside down loan from Morgan Stanley Home Loans or Saxon Mortgage (owner by Morgan Stanley), now may be the time to call them up and just give your home back to them. Tell them Alyson Barnes said it was ok.
TISHMAN SPEYER PROPERTIES - A RECORD WALK-AWAY
I remember reading an unflattering article a few months ago about a real estate investor who walked away from around 60 properties in the city of Pontiac, Michigan. The reporter was pretty hard on the investor in the article.
I wonder what that same reporter would write about a company walking away from 11, 232 apartments in Manhattan?
Seems this company's plans to convert the apartments into luxury condos and flip them fell apart with the economy.
Now the rental income doesn't cover their mortgage payments and their tired of putting in their own money to cover the difference.
Not that the company will be hurting - they still own the Rockefeller & Chrysler Centers in New York and have a total of $33B in assets.
Hmm, they have the money to pay but are still giving the property back?
It'll be interesting to see how long this record stands...
WHERE DID AMERICA GO WRONG?
The Declaration of Independence states,
"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness."
Obviously though, when it comes to upside down loans, we're not all created equal.
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In addition to real estate lending, consulting and investing, Drew Sygit writes & speaks about the mortgage & real estate industries. He holds mortgage industry designations CMPS, CMC, CRMS, CMLO, CALO, has an MBA and is an approved industry instructor. He's presented, spoken and/or written for HUD, Financial Planning Association, Financial Planners Association of Michigan, Michigan Association of CPA's, Institute of Continuing Legal Education, Oakland Real Estate Investors Association, North Oakland County Board of Realtors and numerous industry publications. For speaking engagements and questions he can be reached at dsygit@TheLendingEdge.com. He also publishes his own blog: http://DrewsMortgageNews.com.
About the Author
Drew Sygit writes and speaks about the mortgage & real estate industries. He holds mortgage industry designations CMPS, CMC, CRMS, CMLO, CALO, has an MBA and is an approved industry instructor. He’s presented, spoken and/or written for HUD, Financial Planning Association, Financial Planners Association of Michigan, Michigan Association of CPA’s, Institute of Continuing Legal Education, Oakland Real Estate Investors Association, North Oakland County Board of Realtors and numerous industry publications. He also publishes his own blog: http://DrewsMortgageNews.com. He can be reached at dsygit@TheLendingEdge.com.
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