The Cameron County offices of Edwards Abstract and Title Co. will host the 3rd Annual State of Real Estate Forum on Thursday, Nov. 5 at the Rancho Viejo Country Club Conference Center. Registration starts at 8:30 a.m. and the program begins at 9 to … [Read more...]
Luxury Buyers Are Spending Mega Bucks in These Markets
The high-end residential real estate market remains strong point and plays a big role in the housing recovery. Nearly half – 48 percent – of all wealthy consumers recently reported that they plan to purchase a luxury home within the next 12 months, … [Read more...]
Houston Ranks In Top 3 U.S. Condo Markets
While the national condo market is recovering, analyzing condo sales activity in the top 25 condo markets by total sales reveals some very different patterns at the metro level measure. Similar to the impact it had on the rest of the market, the … [Read more...]
What Buyers Want in Vacation, Resort, and Second Homes
Cinnamon Shore on Mustang IslandIn 2013, the percentage of buyers who purchased primary residences and vacation homes rose slightly while the share of investment buyers declined slightly, according to the National Association of Realtors. The NAR … [Read more...]
Vacation Homes a Great Investment by Yahoo Finance
Yahoo Finance cited below market value and the ability for owners to advertise their vacation home via the internet as the top reasons vacation homes have become one of the best investments for anyone today. For the last few years the only thing … [Read more...]
Vacation Rental Second Homes a Dream or Income Stream
While the primary real estate market still struggles to gain traction, market factors actually favor a smaller segment of the industry: vacation homes. The reason, according to Brian Sharples, CEO of HomeAway, is the typical buyer – individuals who … [Read more...]
Vacation home buying: All you need is love and the right lifestyle area
Advice about purchasing a second home — like the Vacation Home Tip Sheet below – kind of reminds me of a horoscope; it includes common sense rules that could apply to any buyer and any home. My list of important criteria for buying the perfect … [Read more...]