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What Makes Fractional Shares Different from Owning Other Kinds of Vacation Properties?


Fractional shares ("fractionals") are sometimes confused with other vacation property options, such as time shares and condo hotels. While there are similarities, there are a number of things that make fractional shares unique, and thus suited for a certain type of vacation property buyer.

How To Buy Property in Spain Safely


Buying property abroad is not an undertaking one should embark upon lightly! It is not wise to assume that the entire purchase process will follow the rules we're used to 'back home' and generally speaking there are usually a whole new set of rules and regulations, traditions and traps to learn, understand and watch out for.Spain is absolutely no exception and has a tangled web of laws and legislation seemingly designed to trip up an unwary real estate buyer.

New Housing Starts Do Not Guarantee Aftermarket Sales


We have been studying a trend of new home buyers in the US in light of this latest housing boom. And how we should adjust our strategies to deal with it.

What Is Home Staging And How Does It Help To Sell My House


Home staging is the concept of preparing a house for sale. This can involve everything from removing clutter, re-arranging furniture and in some cases re-decoration, ensuring that the house creates a great first impression and helps buyer's to feel that they could really live there.

Raising Money For Property Development


In addition to finding the right property, one of the most difficult aspects of property development is being able to fund the purchase and re-development of the property before putting it back on the market.Many would-be property developers have the skills and flair for property development, but lack the financial clout to put these into practice.

Buying Property In Spain


It's high time someone advocated the use of common sense and suggested that those people looking for that dream home in Spain actually apply a cautious approach to buying!After all, real estate is such a significant purchase for most people that you'd think people would be only too ready to think twice and long and hard before committing to purchase - especially when buying abroad where the rules and customs differ greatly to what we may be used to.But it seems that so many people are seduced by the sunshine in Spain and by aggressive and slick agents and developers that they are willing to purchase unseen, to buy off-plan or even remotely via the internet and to basically purchase without the slightest clue about just what it is they're getting for their money.

Commercial Income Property Financing: Part 1 of 3


Welcome to this first portion of a three-part series about income property. In this first segment we will be discussing financing options for commercial income properties as well as the upside (and downside) of owning this type of property.

Popping The Real Estate Bubble Myth!


If you turn on the TV, listen to the radio, or even surf the internet, you'll notice that there is a lot of people talking about the "Real Estate Bubble", and asking the question, "when is it going to burst?" They (these so-called experts) have been saying for years that the real estate market can't continue this type of growth. These "experts" remind me of chicken little, with all of their prosphesy of doom and gloom, and the "sky is falling" syndrome.

How to Sell Your Home Without a Real Estate Agent


Considering the rapid rise in home prices over the past several years, home sellers are taking a hard look at the commission they have to pay to a real estate brokerage to market and sell their home. Real estate commissions vary across the country; they average in the four to seven percent range.

Real Estate Negotiation Secrets


When you bought your home, you offered less than you were willing to pay, right? That's the most common negotiation technique. For experienced investors, however, that's just one little secret among the many more powerful ones.

Find the Right Apartment Quickly and Easily Using an Apartment Locator Service


You've probably seen the ads or heard about apartment locators. But what do they really do and why should you choose an apartment locator to help you find an apartment area?One of the biggest reasons to use an apartment locator is the fact that there are hundreds of apartments to choose from.

Ten Tips For Selling Your House


One of the biggest mistakes people make when selling a house, is not understanding real estate value. It doesn't matter at all what you think your home is worth.

Real Estate Investing Works In Your Area Too!


I hope you had a spectacular weekend!Things have been going great here at Investor Wealth Academy, and we are very excited about some major developments coming down the line for us later this summer.More on that later.

5 Simple Steps to Sell Your House Fast!


The decision to sell your house wasn't made on the spur of the moment. It may have been spurred by the desire to live in a nicer home, the need to move for a new job or the necessity to get a handle on out-of-control costs.

Find Out If There Are Sexual Predators Nearby Before You Buy A Home or Property!


When looking for a new home or property, buyers ask many questions. Typical questions might be about the history of the property, property tax amounts, the school system, proximity to medical facilities, shopping malls, etc.

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Existing-Home Sales Slip in March
(April 22) Existing-home sales edged down in March, remaining within a narrow range of sales activity that has persisted since last September.
NAR Commends Preston's Nomination as HUD Secretary
Read a statement by President Richard F. Gaylord on today?s nomination of Steve Preston for Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
NAR, Industry Partners Agree on Syndication Standard
(April 11) NAR and other members of the Real Estate Standards Organization unanimously approved a draft standardized data format for distributing real estate listing information.
Existing-Home Sales to Stabilize Before Upturn in Second Half
(April 8) Little change is expected in existing-home sales over the next few months, before improving notably in the second half of 2008.
Treasury "BluePrint" Causes Financial Concern, Controversy, Says NAR
(April 3) In a letter, NAR told the Secretary of the Treasury it opposes the ?Blueprint for a Modernized Financial Regulatory Structure.?
Health Care Needs Reform, Say REALTORS®
(April 2) NAR supports the Small Business Health Options Program introduced in the Senate today but says the health care market for small businesses and independent contractors must be reformed.
REALTORS® Continue to Support Fair Housing
(April 1) Four decades after passage of the Fair Housing Act, REALTORS® continue to advocate for all Americans' right to pursue homeownership without discrimination.
Second-Home Sales One-Third of '07 Transactions
(March 28) Combined vacation- and investment-home sales declined in 2007, but still accounted for 33% of existing- and new-home sales ? close to historic norms.
Westwood One Radio Interviews NAR Chief Economist

(March 28) Nationally syndicated radio host Jim Bohannon interviews NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun about the real estate market.


Existing-Home Sales Rise in February
(March 24) Sales of existing homes increased in February and remain fairly stable. Read the press release or watch the press conference video (requires Windows Media Player).
NAR Chief Economist Named a Top Forecaster
(March 17) NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun is fifth on USA Today's list of the top 10 economic forecasters. Yun is responsible for NAR?s real estate statistics and economic forecasting.
Fundamentals Holding in Commercial Real Estate
(March 12) Commercial real estate market fundamentals are fairly stable, although investment is waning following a record year in 2007.
REALTORS® Urge Increased National Loan Limit
(March 6) NAR called on the Senate to enact reform legislation for the nation?s (GSEs) that will protect the U.S. housing finance system.
Flat Existing-Home Sales Likely Before Gradual Recovery
(March 6) The volume of existing-home sales is expected to hold steady through late spring, with a gradual recovery in the second half of the year.
Minority Homeownership Champions Encouraged to Apply for HOPE Awards
(March 5) Applications are being accepted for HOPE Awards honoring those who increase minority homeownership and expand affordable housing opportunities.
REALTORS® Support Housing Affordability for Veterans
(Feb. 28) NAR testified today that the Veterans Home Loan Guaranty Program should continue to help veterans achieve the dream of homeownership.
Good Neighbor Awards Opens Call For Entries
(Feb. 26) Nominations are open for the REALTOR® Magazine Good Neighbor Awards to REALTORS® who help make their communities better places to live.
REALTORS® Hope to Improve Minority Homeownership
(Feb. 25) NAR has answered the call of the State of the Black Union symposium to create an America as good as its promise.
Existing-Homes Sales Slip in January
(Feb. 25) Existing-home sales slipped 0.4 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.89 million units in January.
Fourth Quarter Commercial Index Eases
(Feb. 20) Commercial real estate market activity is expected to decline moderately with fewer business opportunities for commercial practitioners in the months ahead.
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