Philip White

The five ghastly “Jack the Ripper” murders took place in an area less than a quarter square mile in size. Houses in this haunting and decrepit no man’s land straddling the City and metropolitan London could be had for 25-50,000 British pounds as late as a decade ago. How things change!   The general buoyancy […]

Thailand Property Report by Dawn Ferguson  – With housing allowances in the range of Bt70,000 to Bt100,000 a month, Bangkok’s  high-paid expatriates have money to burn – and they want homes with all the Western-amenities they’re accustomed too.    For condominium and apartment owners, this segment of the market is a potential gold mine, particularly

When you are selling your home, expect a lot of people to “intrude” on your privacy. If your home is being handled by real estate agents, then most of the calls and inquiries would be handled by them. If you are selling your home by yourself, then you’ve got a big job in your hands.

There are many different ways a landlord can advertise his / her rental property. The kind of advertising that works best depends on numerous factors that include property characteristics, location, landlord’s budget, and whether he / she is in a hurry to rent. There are many combinations of advertising methods landlords and property managers use

Buying a house can be quite an adventure. This is what I realized when my wife and I went out to buy our own first house. We started with our own ideas of what we wanted in a house. We then consulted some real estate brokers to help us find the perfect house. Most of

With a relatively increase of the everyday commodities, more and more people are finding ways to earn additional sources of income so as to compensate for expenses. That’s why most people who look for alternative ventures resort to real estate business.   However, even if real estate business appears to be lucrative to many, it

If you’re new to Florida, then you’ve probably already realized how diverse culture is in the Sunshine State.  The cost of living, schools, and people will vary from the Georgia, Tennessee and Alabama connections of life in the Panhandle, to Latino influences in the most southern tip.  The good news about getting adjusted to life

The Internet helped many real estate agents change the way they market their services. Now the same agents are changing the way they approach other aspects of the business – in particular, the process of capturing, filtering, and contacting leads. Web marketing helps attract more leads, but it’s becoming clear that agents might not be

Most commercial property owners, even those who use professional accountants, fail to take advantage of cost segregation, a tax mechanism that could generate substantial savings in federal income taxes.   While most accountants are familiar with the approach, some are hesitant to recommend it without a documented analysis of correct depreciation amounts. The numerous intricacies

A recent survey revealed that approximately 30 percent of homeowners intend to sell without a real estate agent. I bet more would if they didn’t fear the contract side of the process.   Contracts When Selling Your Home Without An Agent   It is undisputed that you can save tens of thousands of dollars by