Real estate has been seen for years as a lucrative and rewarding profession. The best agents can weather any economic storm, but there are hazards to be avoided.
Real Estate Fraud Serves as Warning to Investors
March 22, 2011 by
A California woman was handed a stiff 12 year prison sentence last Friday after duping hundreds of investors in a scam involving multiple fake real estate projects.
Barwa & Gazprombank Spur Russian Industry
January 18, 2011 by
In news from the Russian Federation, Qatar’s Barwa Real Estate and Russia’s Gazprombank create a real estate fund for undisclosed building projects. The union of these two financial powerhouses may spur additional FDI to replace funds which evacuated once the world economy contracted. New investments in Russia and Eastern Europe offer clarity to the overall real estate industry.
Home Buying In A Buyer’s Market 101
January 7, 2011 by
The single best advice anyone can get for buying real estate during a downturn is to do their homework. Fantastic fortunes have been won and lost entering into a bullish “buyer’s market” – get your numbers in a row. Seeking the advice of a real estate professional is always a good idea when buying a home, but even more so when the market is stagnated. A good deal may be a pig in a poke.
