Real Estate
Brazilian Property Set to Boom 20% in the Next Year
Published on August 11, 2008
“Opening up of new air routes is one of the strongest drivers of real estate prices in emerging markets. In Europe this trend is dubbed ‘The Ryanair effect.’” — Ronan McMahon
Blogger’s note: Why would you buy real estate somewhere difficult to reach? Ronan McMahon of International Living knows that no one, except [...]
Bottom Feeding in Real Estate
Published on August 7, 2008
“If you think we’ll have a thriving real estate market again (and it’s only a matter of time), mortgage companies and home builders would be good investments.” — Andrew Gordon
Blogger’s note: The real estate crash isn’t over yet. Mortgage companies and home builders may still have further to fall. But according to Andrew [...]
Grab a Piece of Brazil Before the Real Estate Boom
Published on August 4, 2008
“Norwegians are the only foreigners buying around here right now, but once North Americans discover this town, I think it’s going to boom, big-time.” — Ronan McMahon
Blogger’s note: We all know the real estate market in the U.S. is dead, and it won’t be coming back to life anytime in the near future. So where [...]
Why Nicaragua Is a Top Contrarian Real Estate Buy
Published on July 31, 2008
“You have to be somewhat of a contrarian to buy real estate in Nicaragua right now,” Jeff Cassel, Club Vistalagos partner and Nicaraguan real estate hound.
by Suzan Haskins
Baltimore — (TFN): We know what he means. Two years ago this country was right up there in the property-buying popularity polls. Hordes of [...]
Has Real Estate Hit Bottom?
Published on July 28, 2008
“Could we be on the verge of a turnaround? The weekend press was full of the news that some mortgage lenders are actually starting to trim rates. A few commentators even suggested that it was nearly time to go bargain hunting.” — John Stepek
Blogger’s note: The real estate [...]
Profit from Foreclosures in Real Estate Investing
Published on July 21, 2008
“Almost everyone approaches real estate investing with the same point of view. They try to convince themselves that they’ll make a ton of money quickly, without any risk whatsoever. You’ve seen many of those people profiled on evening news shows or in newspaper articles. They’re the ones [...]
France’s Leaseback Program: A Sure Thing?
Published on July 18, 2008
“When I first heard about this program and its guaranteed rental returns, I thought it was too good to be true. But when I researched the program, I saw that it made sense on paper…and conversations with purchasers confirmed that the program works in practice.” — Ronan McMahon
by Ronan McMahon
Baltimore — [...]
The World’s Top 3 Real Estate Rental Markets
Published on July 14, 2008
“There are a number of markets where yields are high and can provide you with an income opportunity. Here are my top three rental yield markets.” — Ronan McMahon
by Ronan McMahon
Baltimore – (TFN): As global real estate prices roared ahead over the past 10 years, yields compressed. We were happy to take [...]
Profit from Panama Rentals
Published on July 10, 2008
“There is one of the world’s most exciting short-term rental yield opportunities at play today in Panama City.” — Ronan McMahon
by Ronan McMahon
Baltimore – (TFN): My former Panama condo is now a boutique hotel suite. I’ve just seen the photos.
The Panama City condo market first got my attention 4.5 years ago. Back [...]
Why This Housing Bubble Is Different
Published on July 7, 2008
“First they had the housing boom. Then they had the foreclosure boom. And that, it seems, has lead to a boom in arson.” — John Stepek
Blogger’s note: John Stepek of UK’s MoneyWeek had some great insight on the housing bubble. He told readers of his free email Money Morning UK [...]
Ocean-View Lots for $47k? Real Estate Bargains in Nicaragua
Published on July 3, 2008
Thanks to Nicaragua‘s President, Daniel Ortega, You Can Now Buy an Ocean-View Lot in the Country’s Premier Community, along the Riviera Pacifica for only $47,000
Finding Property Financing in the Credit Crunch
Published on July 2, 2008
“It’s becoming a remarkable buyer’s market. But you need money to buy. If not yours, someone else’s. And therein lies the rub. Properties are getting cheaper, but financing is getting harder to find.” — Justin Ford, Early to Rise
by Justin Ford
Baltimore – (TFN): It’s ugly out [...]
Diversify Your Real Estate or Crash with the Market
Published on June 30, 2008
“Many real estate investors never get beyond their backyards. They add to their investment portfolios over time, yes… but by buying more of what they are familiar with.” — Lief Simon
by Lief Simon
Baltimore – (TFN): I met an investor recently who had created a big, profitable portfolio of rental houses in [...]
China’s Changing Real Estate Market
Published on June 25, 2008
“Beijing is really trying to get the city in shape for the Olympics… But the biggest change I’ve seen is in a sector many thought was invulnerable: China’s real estate market.” — Wayne Mulligan
Blogger’s note: Wayne Mulligan is the founder of TickerHound.com, a peer-to-peer question and answer site (just think of it as [...]
Maximize Your Rental Property Returns
Published on June 23, 2008
“The key isn’t so much putting in expensive furniture or 280-count sheets. It’s more about creating a comfortable environment with all the amenities a guest might like.” — Lief Simon
by Lief Simon
Baltimore — (TFN): I know two (elderly) American sisters who rent out their Paris apartment when out of town. Because they use it [...]
Buying REITs
Published on June 20, 2008
Investing in Real Estate Investment Trusts has several tax advantages. Todd Schoenberger tells us about one particular REIT that is worth adding to your portfolio.
By Krista Das, TodayFinancialNews.com
Baltimore — (TFN): The following is taken from this week’s Market Insights video featuring Todd Schoenberger.
Krista Das: We’ve heard a lot about the U.S. housing market lately. Probably [...]
Own One of the Channel Islands, No, Seriously!
Published on June 19, 2008
“If you’re in the market for your very own genuine island (and a top offshore tax haven to boot), one of the eight inhabited Channel Islands is up for sale.” — Bob Bauman
by Bob Bauman
Baltimore — (TFN): The Reverend John Donne (1572-1631) indelibly informed us that “no man is an island.”
But that doesn’t mean you [...]
Abruzzo, Italy: Cheap Real Estate, Great Investment
Published on June 17, 2008
“Abruzzo’s population sought opportunities elsewhere after World War II, leaving many properties vacant. But now owners are selling these properties, which means dozens of small houses and apartments are currently on the market at prices below €30,000 ($45,000).” — Lief Simon
by Lief Simon
Baltimore – (TFN): Few places in the world offer [...]
Living the good life in Argentina
Published on June 12, 2008
This is Estancia Poncho Moro, Argentina’s premier shared-ranch development.
Wide Open Spaces, Stunning Mountain Vistas… and Prices You Won’t Find Up North
The vista here is immense–over 24,000 acres of tranquil meadows, lush valleys, and steep canyons below the glacier-capped peaks of the Andes Mountains.
Gauchos work the range on horseback, rounding up cattle the same way [...]
Avoid Culture Shock in International Real Estate
Published on June 9, 2008
“You probably expect a real estate negotiation to be a two-way conversation that goes something like this: offer, counter-offer, counter-counter-offer, etc., until an agreement is reached. Don’t be surprised, though, if, in some parts of the world, the response to your offer is a simple, ‘No,’ with [...]
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