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Part 1: FAQ's From Media Interviews With Real Estate Author


Do you feel there is going to be a real estate bubble?Nash: No. Are some coastal and resort markets over-heated, yes.

Property Investment Strategy: Securing Properties with Little or No Deposit


Property Investing often requires creative strategies to make it successful. Professional property investors often use the option contract as a tool to develop some useful investment strategies.

Things To Consider Before Buying a Condo Hotel or Resort Residence


Resort home ownership, such as condo hotels and fractional shares is different from typical home ownership. So it is important to ask certain questions before signing the purchase agreement on a resort property.

What is a Loft Apartment?


What is a loft apartment? At the most basic level a loft apartment differs from a regular apartment because of the open layout. Lofts are open floor plans with few if any walls separating the living, dining, living and sleeping areas.

Market Reaching its Peak


I do not profess to "Know" what the real estate market will do in the next year or two, but I would like to share some information with you that might help you in making decisions regarding buying or selling property in today's market. The following information relates to the types of mortgages that are currently being taken out by those who are currently purchasing or refinancing homes.

The 5 Biggest Mistakes Made When Getting A Business Appraised


Most business owners will, at some point, want or need to know how much their business is worth. They will be faced with the task of finding someone to perform a business appraisal or valuation.

Dead Deals and Recycled Reports


Everyone knows that at the end of a home inspection, a report is generated that outlines the findings of the home inspector. But did you know that this is not intended to be a "hit list" of negatives? Us home inspectors do what we do in order to objectively describe the home.

You Dont Need Health Insurance!


Seems almost every situation in our lives is centered on communication. Good or bad, the way we express our thoughts, wants, and needs to each other determines how we live, love, and learn together.

Trading Inspectors!


As sure as the spring flows at the Fountain of Youth, a home inspection provides a stream of knowledge to wash away the fears of homebuyers. But fear may be replaced by frustration if the wrong inspector is chosen!Should Tradesmen be Home Inspectors? There are some who say that the best home inspection is an inspection where all the trades are represented by a tradesperson from each specialty.

8 Essential Questions to Ask Your Home Inspector


Congratulations! You've decided to purchase a home. We all know that when purchasing a home, every detail is an important one.

U.S. Real Estate Sought By Foreign Investors Due to a Weaker Dollar


The weak US dollar has been good news for real estate. Taking advantage of the favorable conversion rates, foreign investors are eagerly picking up real estate in major cities across the US.

French Property - a Buyers Guide to Purchasing Property in France


The CompromisThis document is the document you will sign agreeing to buy the property at the agreed price. It is signed by both vendor and purchaser and sets out all the details of the purchase price and fees.

Property Investment - What Future For the Biggest Bubble of All Time?


The Economist magazine published a special report in this months issue entitled "House Prices ? After The Fall". Some might call it pessimistic, alarmist, nonsense or worse but only the foolish would choose to ignore the research that comes out of a think-tank with the kind of resources that this highly respected publication has.

Investing In Real Estate Investors


With the never-ending changes in our Real Estate Markets real estate professionals are starting to pay attention to the sound of new commission streams of income. Some realtors have either shied away or ran-away from such terms as "Cap Rate," & "Cash-on-Cash Returns.

Selling Your Own Home: 10 More Tips


Selling your own home can be a time-consuming and frustrating process. Sometimes, though, in the right market, it makes sense to save thousands of dollars in commission and do it yourself.

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MORE RESOURCES:

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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