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Steve Berges is a real estate investment professional with over 25 years of experience. As Principal and Chief Financial Officer of the Symphony Homes family of companies, and Broker/Owner of Real Estate One Symphony Homes, he is an active real estate investor specializing in creating value through a variety of means, including buying and selling single family houses, multifamily apartment complexes, and the development and construction of single family and condominium housing communities.  Mr. Berges holds an MBA degree in finance and marketing from Rice University (Houston, TX).  He prides himself on being a visionary and has established aggressive goals for the growth of the company.   Mr. Berges' primary role has been to focus on the expansion and development of Symphony Homes, which is already building in seven different communities including Burton, Davison, Goodrich, Grand Blanc, Holly, and Lake Orion.  Secondary responsibilities include oversight of all brokerage, accounting, finance, and marketing related functions.

Mr. Berges, a distinguished author of several best-selling real estate books, has been featured in numerous nationally syndicated newspaper columns including the Wall Street Journal, NY Times, Chicago Tribune, Albany Union, Detroit Free Press, and Houston Chronicle.  Mr. Berges has also been featured in other leading publications such as the Readers' Digest and Money Magazine.

In addition, Mr. Berges is the developer of The Value Play Real Estate Analyzer programs, a collection of proprietary real estate software models used for the valuation and analysis of income producing properties such as single family rent houses, rehab properties, multifamily apartment complexes, and commercial buildings.

Mr. Berges is also an accomplished martial artist in the Korean style karate known as Moo Duk Kwan Tang Soo Do.  He and his ten year old son, Philip, have both earned their 1st degree Black Belts and are active instructors in the American Martial Arts Academy.

Steve and son, Philip

Recent book titles include:

1. 
The Complete Guide to Buying and Selling Apartment Buildings
The Complete Guide to Buying and Selling Apartment Buildings by Steve Berges (Paperback - Dec 20, 2004)
Buy new: $32.95 $21.75    38 Used & new from $17.60
Get it by Friday, Jun 29, if you order in the next 23 hours and 3 minutes.
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Other Editions: Paperback
2. 
The Complete Guide to Real Estate Finance for Investment Properties: How to Analyze Any Single-Family, Multifamily, or Commercial Property
The Complete Guide to Real Estate Finance for Investment Properties: How to Analyze Any Single-Family, Multifamily, or Commercial Property by Steve Berges (Hardcover - Sep 6, 2004)
Buy new: $24.95 $16.47    54 Used & new from $13.50
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3. 
The Complete Guide to Flipping Properties
The Complete Guide to Flipping Properties by Steve Berges (Paperback - Nov 14, 2003)
Buy new: $19.95 $13.57    56 Used & new from $7.97
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Other Editions: Paperback
4. 
The Complete Guide to Investing in Foreclosures
The Complete Guide to Investing in Foreclosures by Steve Berges (Paperback - Oct 30, 2005)
Buy new: $17.95 $12.21    40 Used & new from $9.92
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5. 
The Complete Guide to Investing in Rental Properties
The Complete Guide to Investing in Rental Properties by Steve Berges (Paperback - April 16, 2004)
Buy new: $18.95 $12.89    47 Used & new from $2.87
Get it by Friday, Jun 29, if you order in the next 22 hours and 48 minutes.
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6. 
101 Cost-Effective Ways to Increase the Value of Your Home
101 Cost-Effective Ways to Increase the Value of Your Home by Steve Berges (Paperback - Jun 1, 2004)
Buy new: $18.95 $12.89    68 Used & new from $4.38
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7. 
The Complete Guide to Investing in Undervalued Properties
The Complete Guide to Investing in Undervalued Properties by Steve Berges (Paperback - Dec 29, 2004)
Buy new: $19.95 $15.56    37 Used & new from $4.09
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Real Estate One Symphony Homes, a member of the Symphony Homes family of companies, offers full real estate brokerage, Realtor, and agent services in the following areas: GENESEE COUNTY, LAPEER COUNTY, OAKLAND COUNTY, MICHIGAN, ATLAS, BURTON, CLIO, DAVISON, FENTON, FLINT, FLUSHING, GOODRICH, GRAND BLANC, MONTROSE, MUNDY, RICHFIELD, AND SWARTZ CREEK.  Real Estate One Symphony Home services are also provided in LAPEER, CLARKSTON, HOLLY, LAKE ORION, LINDEN, NOVI, OXFORD, PONTIAC, ROCHESTER, ROCHESTER HILLS, TROY, AND WATERFORD.  Copyright 2001 - 2007 Preferred Mortgage and Real Estate One Symphony Homes. Be sure to ask about our revolutionary TRADE IN PROGRAM!  That's right, now you can TRADE IN YOUR OLD HOUSE FOR A BRAND NEW SYMPHONY HOME! Call (810) 658-3600, (810) 603-3077, (810) 654-0900, or (810) 636-3888 for more information. NEW HOMES ON OUR LOT OR YOURS! Symphony Homes is a new homes Michigan builder in Genesee and Oakland County currently building in several new home communities including Burton, Davison, Goodrich, Grand Blanc, Holly, and Lake Orion!  New home styles feature single family detached homes and condominiums. Complete loan and financing services are now available through our mortgage partner, PREFERRED MORTGAGE (home of LOAN JOHN).  Call (810) 654-2525 to speak with one of our mortgage experts!  Symphony Homes is proud to be a REAL ESTATE ONE affiliate! SEARCH THE MLS for all homes in the state of Michigan by accessing the MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE directly from this site!  The Home of Loan John, Real Estate One, and Symphony Homes are proud to be part of the Symphony Homes family of companies! Also, be sure to visit THE VALUE PLAY for powerful real estate software, audio CDs featuring author Steve Berges, and business, real estate, and legal forms!  Tired of paying high gas prices? Then be sure to visit THE GAS SAVER to learn how you can begin saving $$$ now!


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