Tag: property
Credit Crisis Abroad: Iceland heading for bankruptcy
Published on October 8, 2008
It may be a nice place to live, as long as you don’t mind the cold… or the dark, but Iceland could be the first country to declare bankrupcy in the credit crisis. Will the country previously said to have the “highest standard of living in the world” collapse under the weight of its own [...]
Punta del Este: Cheap real estate and a safe haven
Published on September 29, 2008
Punta del Este offers great beachfront properties for less than $100,000. And you can find homes inside the city for $60,000. This just might be the best place to hold on to your hard-won cash for the coming financial storm.
If the financial crisis continues for much longer, we might all be considering a move [...]
Real Estate 101: Don’t let the desperation fool you
Published on September 26, 2008
The real estate crash may be the perfect time to enter the property markets. But don’t think every property is a bargain. It’s not, even in this market. And you should learn how to tell the difference.
by Stephanie Grimmett
Baltimore — (TFN): Every crisis holds an opportunity. And property is no different.
You [...]
Real estate crisis misses farmland: Profit from the agricultural boom
Published on September 25, 2008
Farmland isn’t crashing with the rest of the real estate sector. In fact, it’s booming. How can you profit from agricultural land without buying property? And is the boom really safe?
by Stephanie Grimmett
Baltimore — (TFN): A few days ago, Chris Mayer told readers that the next big boom would be in real estate… sort [...]
We’re running out of “good dirt”: Profit from the farmland shortage with Cresud (CRESY)
Published on September 22, 2008
We’re facing a topsoil shortage. And agricultural giant Cresud (NASDAQ:CRESY) will profit as fertile land becomes more scarce.
Blogger’s note: And here I just thought higher food prices were because of energy costs and a rise in the demand for biofuels (which is because of energy costs, too, come to think of it.).
We’ve all [...]
Make 18.8% annually on this alternative energy property play
Published on September 17, 2008
“If you think this opportunity is just for major energy companies or funds, you’re wrong. Here’s how it works.” — Ronan McMahon
Blogger’s note: Buying altermative energy stocks isn’t the only way to make money from the “green” craze. In fact, Ronan McMahon of International Living has found a green way to make 18.8% returns [...]
Buy Pacific coast property for less than $48,000 per acre
Published on September 11, 2008
“Along the southern Pacific coast of Nicaragua are rocky outcrops and pounding surf… the ocean views are magnificent… both surf and swimming beaches are world class… and the sunsets here are the best in the world.” — Ronan McMahon
by Ronan McMahon
Baltimore and Nicaragua — (TFN): I recently went on a retreat in Rancho Santana, Nicaragua, [...]
The British government will destroy the pound sterling
Published on September 3, 2008
“We must thank Alistair Darling for giving us, with his wise words on Saturday, what has to be the easiest money-making opportunity of the year: to sell the pound as soon as the markets opened on Monday. Not since Northern Rock a year earlier has such an [...]
Should the government bailout real estate?
Published on August 29, 2008
“In the wake of a bubble popping, you often hear another phrase, which may well qualify as the second-most expensive four words in the English language. And we’re hearing it more and more from the property pundits, politicians and City hotshots who stand to lose most from [...]
3 Tips for Real Estate Investing Success
Published on August 12, 2008
“Over the past 20 years, I’ve made plenty of mistakes. By learning from my mistakes, you can sidestep some of the pitfalls and start making money much faster. And you do it by memorizing three simple words: Goals, Abilities, Resources.” — Dean Graziosi
by Dean Graziosi
Baltimore — (TFN): 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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Real Estate Investing: Profit from the short sale
Published on April 7, 2008
“Out of chaos comes opportunity. If you have been paying attention to the real estate market (and, really, how could you not?), you know that in most parts of the country foreclosures are through the roof. But don’t be scared off by other people’s real estate failures. [...]
Real Estate Investing: England’s mortgage crunch will get much worse
Published on April 4, 2008
“But according to the Bank of England’s latest quarterly Credit Conditions survey, over the next three months lenders expect to cut lending further, raise charges, and be more demanding on terms, such as hiking deposit levels, for example. So it’s little wonder that the IMF reckons Britain [...]
Real Estate Investing: Turn a profit without owning property
Published on March 20, 2008
"Homeowners are more flexible in today’s market than they’ve been in years. And that can create opportunities for you to structure low-risk, high-return deals — and even create cash flow without ownership." — Justin Ford
by Justin Ford
Baltimore – (TFN): A married couple I know recently decided to separate. So the husband needed a place to live. Ideally…
Real Estate Investing: The new property calculator
Published on March 4, 2008
"My friend and mentor PS taught me another way to analyze a real estate investment. The best part of his formula is that it can open up your eyes to possibilities you never even considered." — Marc Charles
by Marc Charles
Baltimore — (TFN): "Opportunity is often difficult to recognize; we usually expect it to beckon us with beepers and billboards." — William Arthur Ward
Many real estate developers…
International Property Bargains: Great real estate buys in Uruguay
Published on November 15, 2007
“I recently looked at a classic 2000-square-foot apartment for less than $80,000, with tall ceilings, carved wooden doors, and very little needing to be done to make it a real showplace.” — Lee Harrison
by Lee Harrison, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Blogger’s Note: Living where you want and making money the way you want to… as a trader, investor, entrepreneur. [...]
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