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Entries from August 2008

The Impact Of Zephyr Collapse on Japanese Real Estate

Aug. 25th, 2008

One of the most widely reported events in the Japanese stock market recently has been the collapse of property developer Zephyr Co, under the weight of $890 million worth of debt. It was the largest failure of a listed firm in Japan in almost five years, with the company previously being listed on the first [...]

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Illinois Real Estate by Region

Aug. 25th, 2008

There are several good reasons that Illinois has become one of the most populous states in the country. First, the state economy is very strong and varied. Second, the weather and the landscape are both beautiful. And third, there is enough diversity throughout the state to attract residents from all walks of life. Before you [...]

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Auction Property Not Raising What It Used To

Aug. 23rd, 2008

With all the uncertainty surrounding the UK property market at the moment, it would seem that previous thoughts that the banks had all the control are actually not quite accurate. There are two groups of people at the moment, separated by a huge divide that gets wider by the day. This rich/poor divide harks back [...]

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What is a Detailed Building Inspection and Why Dont I Want One?

Aug. 23rd, 2008

A question that comes up from time to time and warrants comment is something like, But I thought you were going to find everything, or words to that effect said by a client and from time to time an agent while doing a commercial or industrial real estate inspection. I have done over 6000 inspections. [...]

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The Benefits Of Land Investment

Aug. 23rd, 2008

The process of investment in land that anticipates future urban development has been carried out for generations by both big businesses and private speculators. For many it has been a profitable venture, resulting in many individuals amassing large land portfolios and considerable amounts of wealth. Predominantly, this investment has taken place in agricultural plots surrounding [...]

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Vital Considerations To Make When Buying Land

Aug. 23rd, 2008

Buying land is an increasingly popular form of investment for many people. Naturally, as with many serious financial investments there is a great deal of research that is needed before poring funds in. Hopefully the following information will give investors the essential knowledge of how to succeed in the world of land buying. The most [...]

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Why Should You Go for Interest Only Home Equity Line of Credit?

Aug. 23rd, 2008

Many people talk about interest only home equity line of credit and many banks are out there with inviting advertisements about interest only home equity line of credit. The basic idea behind is to build up your line of credit utilizing the value of their homes. It used to work both ways. Some may be [...]

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11 Top Strategies for Selling Your House to Stop Foreclosure

Aug. 23rd, 2008

Dealing with foreclosure can be so frustrating, no matter what the reason may be. You know you’re going to lose your home if you don’t do something. Well, in order to stop foreclosure, one option that you have it to sell your home as fast as possible. Of course in a fairly slow housing market, [...]

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Queens Real Estate Markets – A Growth Opportunity

Aug. 23rd, 2008

The borough of Queens is one of the original 12 counties of New York State, and the borough takes up the same space as the County. Currently, the Queens real estate market is one of the most ethnically diverse of any in the city of New York, with a population of 2.21 million as of [...]

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Cheap Flights Slows Majorca Property Drop

Aug. 23rd, 2008

Majorca has long been one of the favourite holiday destinations for Europeans, especially British and German tourists. And enough have liked the island in the past to buy a second home for holidays, or to buy an apartment or villa to retire to the sunshine island. But with property values declining in important markets like [...]

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