Real Estate Agents and Taxes : How to File an Extension April 15th is next Monday and it’s coming sooner than we all know it. If you are like a lot of real estate agents out there, there is a good chance that you may have to file an extension to get all of your [...]
A Short Rant on Ecomomic Disaster: The State of Fair Play 2013
March 24, 2013 by
Anyone reading this has to have been affected by the so called “Great Recession”, and most of you very negatively. Without going into history lessons or far reaching “what ifs” – suffice it to say when Wall Street crashed this time, your future was altered inextricably. Given all that, near continuous news of underhanded dealings prompts this little rant. Okay, it’s a big rant – but you don’t even want to go here.
Dream Villas: Luxury Real Estate to Let via IAVRA
March 19, 2013 by
For those interesting in amazing rental properties worldwide, we receive weekly updates of exclusive properties from the International Association of Villa Rental Agents (IAVRA). Today a new property added in Siena, Tuscany, Italy is something we thought some readers might be interested in. This gorgeous 6 bedroom villa is surrounded by exquisite Tuscan vineyards, and is possessed of it’s own brand of Italian charm any guest would revel in. Take a look at this fantastic villa rental.
Saudi Economic Forum Addresses Housing Urgency Issues
March 18, 2013 by
News from the Jeddah Economic Forum (JEF), a key member of the organizing committee of the forum, Abdullah Sadiq Dahlan, warned attendees the housing situation in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia a potential threatening crisis.
Saudi Real Estate Co. Eyeballing $1.3 Billion in Development
March 13, 2013 by
The CEO of Saudi Real Estate Co. (SRECO) told Bloomberg recently his firm is intent on building a housing development in Riyadh estimated to be worth $1.3 billion. According to reports from news outlets and the company, Saudi Real Estate is refocusing on middle-income buyers who can leverage a home shortage there.
Spain’s Bright Shining Hope; Amid the Worst Despair Ever Known
March 13, 2013 by
If where you live has been hit hard by the recessive economy, just think about people in Spain for a spell. People there are preparing for yet another recession as six million Spaniards sit out of work with not even a ray of hope in sight. Accordingly, the property market in Spain is absolutely saturated with supply, and little or no demand.
Russia Anti-corruption Head Scoffs at Property Non-disclosure Rumors
March 12, 2013 by
Allegations of undisclosed property against the head of the Russian Parliament’s Anti-corruption committee were dismissed by Irina Yarovaya today according to Reuters.
The Cut Throat World of Real Estate: What’s Next?
March 10, 2013 by
Let’s face it, even in bright economic times business is just plain cutthroat anyhow. Still, learning of shady deals by real estate agents is not exactly good news for sellers, buyers, or their intermediaries. As news people we have a duty to report, but it pains us a bit to make the following report. With 75 percent or more of buyers looking online and via mobile before buying, the digital revolution is a double edge sword that will severely cut the unethical. You had better read this.
Trust: A Professional’s Only True Ally
March 7, 2013 by
Trust in any line of business is absolutely fundamental to long term success. Anyone who does business successfully, already knows this. Somehow though, our human frailties and other causes can condemn us to failure. A few stories from recent news illustrate this painfully. One in particular, a Daily Mail piece from today, shows all to [...]
Quadrant Estates Ventures Heat Up UK Market
March 6, 2013 by
According to news from Quadrant Estates, venture partners CarVal Investors, Orion Capital Managers, and the City of London Corporation announced the appointment of Skanska as building contractor at 100 Cheapside prime office development in London (illustration below). The 100,000 sq ft prime space, estimated to cost £28 million when completed in autumn 2014, is situated in the center of London, between the Bank of England and St Paul’s on the corner of King Street.
