CostaRica is the place for retired people and investors. A country with coastlines in the Pacific as well as Caribbean Sea, it boasts of wonderful beaches, tropical rain forests, magnificent mountains and a soothing climate. A hot destination for tourists, vacationers, retired people and businesspersons from around the world; demand for homes and properties is booming. Whether you are just looking to shift to Costa Rica or interested in a high...more
Following the past 2 years of decline, a full market recovery is highly unlikely during 2010. The strongest developments towards recovery will be experienced in markets where controls existed for avoiding excessive lending, speculative buying and instability. Regions that have been hardest hit during the downfall of the real estate market have taken strong steps to avoid continued excessive decline. Control strategies will begin to show their...more
Justice and I have written at great length here in Taipan Daily as to various disparities that are cropping up in the U.S.There is, of course, the fashion in which small-cap stocks have been gapping down and away from large-cap blue chip stocks, as skittish investors seek stolidity over growth a sure sign, Justice notes, of exhaustion on the part of the bulls.I dont know how much longer investors will find respite in blue chips, mind you, because these stocks share a growing gap between corporate value and share price. The Expectation Gap At its current level of 28.84, the Dow Jones Industrials current price-to-earnings ratio is roughly double its historical average. To give you a sense of scale, Apple Computers (AAPL:NasdaqGS) home of Steve Jobs, the genius responsible for the hottest toys in the universe currently features a P/E of 32.55.We have also written about certain factual gaps, like the distance between the economy Washington touts and the one almost anyone who can see perceives daily. For example, there is the disparity between the growth Washington has purchased via front-loaded auto and home sales, and the sort of self-perpetuating growth one can honestly credit as...more
One of the things that's great about being a real estate agent is that you aren't as bound to a 9-5 schedule every day compared to office-going men and women who live lives largely controlled by the clocks in their respective offices. A real estate agent's time is more relaxed and flexible, and the hours are easy and as long as you can make a sale,...more
When looking to buy Dallas Bank Foreclosures you can completely eliminate the agent from the process entirely if you like. Many people dont like to use an agent for reasons of their own and you dont have to use one.Agents want a commission and when you are trying to buy a property at the lowest price possible then you may want to eliminate the...more
Multi-family Apartments are among the most profitable real estate investments to make today as they promise long-term returns. Irrespective of its typewhether it is townhomes, condos, luxury apartments or lakes apartments, Multifamily Investment will never be out in the business. In contrast, apartments function in two ways. First, multi-family housing can provide apartment dwelling for the Investing family.Second, Multi-family apartments can be income apartments. Luxury apartments such as Lake Apartments, Apartments Park, Garden Apartments and River Apartments are very attractive to people who are seeking peaceful and calming dwelling away from the noise of the city. This holds true to individuals who have career in big cities particularly New York. Investment in Multi-family Apartments offer many advantages.Foremost, as a real estate investor, Multi-family Investment provides the opportunity to own property at a lower risk with greater leverages as multi-family buildings generate income even when you do not work or out for a vacation with friends or family. It is also easier to manage 12-Unit apartment than managing 10 single home units. Second, Property Management Company...more
Make the Most of that First Impression A well-manicured lawn, neatly trimmed shrubs and a clutter-free porch welcome prospects. So does a freshly painted - or at least freshly scrubbed - front door. If its autumn, rake the leaves. It its winter,...more
Youre going to market to find buyers anyway. So why not spend some time doing some free and clear marketing. While youre out there advertising to people in probate, foreclosure, or behind on payments, its a smart idea to target those who own their...more
Are you not been able to manage your property in an organised way? Are you not been able to deal with the renters, repairing works, deposition of land tax, etc? You are in need of a professional property management company who can do all this for you...more
Investors were confused as to why they should buy residential property in India. This was the case a few months ago. This confusion and dilemma all emanated form the fall out of the world economic meltdown. It its sweep, the financial downturn has...more
You may think why to buy commercial property in India in the wake of the economic meltdown. Of course, there was some ground for the apprehension some time back when the real estate industry was still in its sweep. However, the sway of the global...more
If you need to sell your house fast, then you have 3 different options. You can list your house with a Realtor, try to sell home fast yourself, or sell it to an investor. Each one of these has its perks and disadvantages. Below I am going to go in...more