Real estate has always had the potential to turn ordinary novice investors into wealthy experienced entrepreneurs.

Seizing opportunities in the multi-billion dollar foreclosure industry is a common factor behind many of these success stories.

Timing is everything.

And there is no better time to score a great foreclosure deal — or several — than right now.

Remember that you can be the first to know when hot listings become available in your area thanks to FREE daily foreclosure e-mail alerts from Foreclosure.com. We conveniently deliver all the best deals, depending on the property type(s) and zip code(s) that you select, directly to your inbox.

It gets better.

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“Former NFL player turned multi-millionaire “flipper” to reveal successful marketing and business systems during free online seminar”

Boca Raton, Fla. — Foreclosure.com is proud to announce that real estate investing expert, Than Merrill, is back by popular demand to conduct an online training seminar, during which he will reveal his proven “turnkey” real estate system that unlocks the secrets to flipping riches.

‘Make $20,000 While You Sleep’ will be held live online on Feb. 10, 2010, from 9 p.m. to about 10:30 p.m. ET. To register for free and/or find out more information visit:

http://www.foreclosure.com/education/webinars/make-20k-while-you-sleep.html

Than — one of the most successful real estate investors in the nation, as well as the star of A&E’s hit television show, “Flip This House” — is going to show first-time homebuyers and experienced investors alike how to find amazing house deals for 65 cents on the dollar or less during a free real estate training Webinar.

“Than is the best when it comes to recognizing great deals and using automation to facilitate getting them done fast,” said Linda Yates, Director of Education, Foreclosure.com. “Now is the time to get off the fence and invest in a buyers market no matter where you live — it’s now or never!”

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It’s in Pittsburgh, Pa., according to a recent study from Zillow.com, which indicates that buyers are paying 59 percent less for foreclosed homes than those who close on “traditional” properties.

Those are remarkable savings.

The “white paper,” called “Price Differences Between Foreclosures and Non-Foreclosures,” analyzed 16 major real estate markets throughout the United States. Overall, the research revealed that on average buyers save about 28 percent on distressed real estate.

Portland, Ore., is where the savings gap is narrowest, coming in at about an 18 percent discount. Nonetheless, it’s still a significant amount when hundreds of thousands of dollars are involved.

Take a look the top 10 best markets for where to find foreclosure deals:
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If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to buy yourself a house or investment property then it’s never too soon to start getting all your ducks in a row.

Before you even start searching Foreclosure.com for the best real estate deals in your area, it’s critical that you first assess, address and possibly even correct your current financial situation.

Buying a home is a big deal … even if it’s considered the steal of the century.

The Jan. 2010 edition of Foreclosure.com’s free educational newsletter, “Investment Exchange,” is now available, which details everything you need to know about “Getting Your House in Order” to figure out what kind of property you can (or can’t) afford.

That mean’s you need to sit down, crunch the numbers and get your credit in top form. This “housekeeping” ensures that when you spot your dream home, you’re able to move fast without fear that the deal will fall through because you missed a few payments on your JC Penny credit card four years ago.

The market is still ripe for the picking. You have a lot of choices, especially when it comes to the distressed property market. There are lots of great properties in areas all over the country, so there has literally never been a better time to buy.

But you must be smart about it — the last thing you want is to get in over your head … that’s what caused the housing market we’re experiencing now

So check out “Getting Your House in Order” today so you can make a home purchase as soon (and as painless) as possible.

To read this month’s free educational newsletter from Foreclosure.com CLICK HERE.

Foreclosure.com Director of Education, Linda Yates, will be featured on a panel of knowledgeable experts at the ERA® ‘Saving the Dream of Homeownership’ Seminar, which is scheduled for the Sheraton Music City Hotel in Nashville, Tenn., on Friday, Jan. 15, 2010.

Yates and the other presenters will address the needs, questions and concerns of consumers regarding the purchase of foreclosed and/or short sale homes. In addition, information on how to prevent foreclosure will also be made available.

“The clock is ticking to capitalize on the best real estate conditions buyers and investors have come across in literally decades,” said Yates. “Record-low home prices and interest rates, as well as limited-time government tax incentives, have created the ‘perfect storm’ for future homeowners.”

The educational seminar, which is free to attend and open to the public, will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. ET. Seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

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