Here’s a luxury travel secret that owners of luxury second homes need to know. Anyone who has a rental property and has looked into the possibility of swapping their home with other like-minded owners will be aware that there’s a plethora of home … [Read more...]
Owning a vacation home
Owning a vacation home is a dream; understand the market more clearly by considering these nine key factors.1. Market outlook: Is inventory plentiful? Are prices trending up or down? Is an area losing its cachet, or is it heating up? Be sure to … [Read more...]
75 one-liners to impress real estate clients
Sourced from Inman news social following and the real estate Facebook group Lead Gen Scripts and Objections, here are 75 one-liners that real estate pros can use to impress or motivate clients. 1. “Buyers are … [Read more...]
The Panama Canal expansion effect on Real Estate for the Texas Coast
The Panama Canal expansion—designed to double the shipping passage’s capacity—has loomed over the global logistics industry. As the epic project finally nears completion (expected in mid-2016), major industrial real estate … [Read more...]
Age can play a significant role in what buyers want to see in a potential new ho
Age can play a significant role in what buyers want to see in a potential new home. This study presents findings not just for the average home buyer, but also highlights the housing preferences of Baby Boomers (those born between 1946 and 1964) and … [Read more...]
South Padre in Most Improved Rental Bookings Report
The HomeAway Vacation Owners ReportMore rentals, more owners and increasing rates with younger buyers and renters is the story on the Texas coast.Shows the average age at which owners purchased their vacation home was 47 years young and vs 54 years … [Read more...]
Marketing techniques for high-end real estate listings
Tips to reach affluent buyersAlthough the cloud, mobility and digital are a given, in addition to online exposure, print media is still appreciated -- and, surprisingly, expected -- when marketing high-end properties.When considering copy for a … [Read more...]
How to tap into the next big baby boomer wave
Baby Boomers are downsizing and freeing up inventoryMost Boomers believe they are 10-15 years younger than their parents and grandparents were at this stage of their lives.The majority of the 78 million boomers need to remodel their homes or will … [Read more...]
Edwards Title hosts real estate forum with Mark Dotzour November 5th
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...]
Vacation Homes are Not Just for the Wealthy
When people dream of vacation homes, oftentimes they cut themselves off quickly, thinking they would never be able to afford one. However, new research by the National Association of REALTORS® shows that is probably not the case.While vacation homes … [Read more...]