4
Aug
Surge in Loan Workouts is Healthy Sign for Distressed Real Estate
Surge in Loan Workouts is Healthy Sign for Distressed Real Estate
Posts Tagged ‘estate’
3
Aug
How Commercial Property Can Protect Against Inflation
With record money supply, budget deficit and national debt levels, many economists believe that the US will experience higher inflation pressures in the future. Commercial real estate has long been recognized as a strong hedge against inflation, and many professional investors encourage real estate...
3
Aug
Positive Signs For Improvement In The Real Estate Market
While the real estate market faces a tough uphill battle, there are some signs that suggest a more optimistic future. Home prices are at record lows when measured against disposable income, 30-year mortgage rates fell as low as 4.25%, and existing home sales were better than expected going into the...
3
Aug
Manhattan Sees Strong Gains In Apartment Sales Activity
A doubling of apartment sales in May, compared to a year ago, gives evidence of a turnaround for Manhattan's real estate market. The Financial District is leading the surge, but this rebound has not yet been reflected in rents. The price for apartments is up as well, with REO and foreclosure sales at...
3
Aug
Irish Real Estate Decline Slowing And May Be Nearing Bottom
Although residential real estate prices in Ireland are at their lowest level in nearly a decade, the rate of decline is at least slowing. While some experts think the market is approaching a low point and could soon stabilize, over-construction threatens to flood an already crowded housing market. See...
3
Aug
Kuwait Property Sales Double Over Last Year’s Low Levels
While property sales volume in Kuwait more than doubled in the second quarter, over the same period last year, the news is less spectacular considering 2009's dismal activity level. The buying spree in residential and investment property didn't carry over into commercial real estate, and loan levels...
2
Aug
Jamaican Real Estate Hurt By Weak Economy And Safety Warnings
Investors are hoping that Jamaica's real estate market will turn around following signs of economic improvement. A US State Department warning in May 2010 has hurt tourism, although the rental market has experienced a surge in growth, primarily from local residents. See the following article from Global...
2
Aug
Property Tax Hike In Greece Is Deterring Wealthy Buyers
A tax hike on luxury property, is deterring wealthy buyers and pushing Greek real estate prices downward. Economic uncertainties are driving Greek investors to France and London, while once-favored Mykonos and other island locations are being deeply discounted. See the following article from Property...
2
Aug
Bahamas Real Estate Attracting Growing Interest From Foreign Investors
As the Bahamas real estate market starts to recover from the global recession, there are many factors making the market attractive. With high yields on rental properties, tourist arrival rates climbing, expansion of the country’s infrastructure underway, no restrictions on foreign buyers, and...
2
Aug
As a Hedge Against Inflation, Commercial Real Estate Investment Remains a Smart Play
As a Hedge Against Inflation, Commercial Real Estate Investment Remains a Smart Play