Property Inspections Are a Way to Assess Genuine Value

Posted by on January 19, 2012 No comments
When it comes real estate assessment issues and property values, we have to rely on the due diligence of the experts. What might be of value to one party may be of lesser value to another, and an objective opinion for what that might mean is the basis for property inspection by professionals. There are some things that require assistance beyond our realm of influence, and regulatory agencies have whatever means they need to achieve the desired results. If a room with a view is something one property owner values, another property owner might value the heated driveway or enclosed garden space. More imperative, the details of a professionally managed property inspection are necessary for the accurate valuation and perceived livability of a domicile or commercial real estate commodity. The gu read more

Profit From REO

Posted by on January 3, 2012 No comments
The real estate industry has not recovered as expected. This is what worries the real estate agents. If it does not get better soon, they will surely need to look into other professions. However, not all is lost. There are still opportunities waiting to be explored. One of them is the real estate owned or the REO market. If you have been observing closely and actively searching for means to earn, you may have probably encountered the REO business. If you have not, well, it is never too late. Read more » read more

Listing Days Down in Southern Peninsula

Posted by on December 17, 2011 No comments
The number of days properties remained on the market in the Southern Peninsula before being sold has reduced substantially in 2011, reflecting a better understanding of market realities by sellers. This is according to Francois Venter, Regional Sales Manager for the Western Cape. The exception to this trend is Simon’s Town, where listing days have increased. For the first seven months of this year, properties in Scarborough remained on the market for an average of 152 days before selling, compared with 315 for the same period last year. In Kommetijie, it took an average of 103 days to sell a property, versus 253 days last year. Read more » read more

The Magic City Called Miami, Florida

Posted by on December 5, 2011 No comments
What an overflowing residential market we have these days! Every state and city in the nation have sellers vending their once cherished properties, and many home buyers are eating the bait. And yes, even beachfront houses, such as among Miami homes for sale, are in great demand. Local realtors have revealed that the once, “just for the rich and famous,” is now candidly open to any common home buyer as well. With inventories higher than ever, and home prices at their lowest, who wouldn’t be lured to grab one, and just solely relax by the beach – either for a short or an indefinite vacation? But to an inquisitive mind and perhaps a curious home buyer, just what makes throngs of Americans flock to Miami to call this their “piece of paradise here on earth?” read more

Trends in Real Estate in Krabi Thailand

Posted by on November 24, 2011 No comments
There have been many floods in Thailand this year. In February 2011 Krabi hit the news with very large volumes of rainfall creating mudslides and of course, the current North Thailand and Bangkok floods are still daily world news. With any disaster on this sort of scale, it is bound to have repercussions. Some Bangkok residents will want to relocate and one of the places they will look at is Krabi. So what effect will this have on the real estate market in Thailand? Although it’s still a little early to truly reflect on the latest flooding, one thing that we can be sure of is that this is not going to be the last. Thailand being a tropical country in the monsoon belt has always been subject to very high seasonal rainfall and whether the current extremes are a result of climate warmin read more