REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT MISTAKES AND HOW TO AVOID

REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT MISTAKES AND HOW TO AVOID

REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT MISTAKES AND HOW TO AVOID If you are reading this, you are probably interested in investing in real estate. Maybe you already have a couple investments, or maybe you are just getting started. Either way, there is always something to learn about...
ALL ABOUT FORCE MAJEURE

ALL ABOUT FORCE MAJEURE

ALL ABOUT FORCE MAJEURE Force Majeure means “superior force” and refers to an unexpected event that prevents a party from fulfilling its legal obligations under a contract. In real estate, force majeure clauses are common.  This clause attempts to address whether...
OBSOLESCENCE IN REAL ESTATE

OBSOLESCENCE IN REAL ESTATE

OBSOLESCENCE IN REAL ESTATE What is Obsolescence? In real estate, obsolescence refers to the loss of value of a property caused by external factors. Often, these factors are not fixable by the owner and therefore run quite a bit of risk.  There are various types of...
ADDING VALUE TO A PROPERTY

ADDING VALUE TO A PROPERTY

ADDING VALUE TO A PROPERTY So you’re thinking of selling. Or, maybe you aren’t but you want to improve the value of your home or your business to prepare for the day you may want to sell in the future. Good thinking! There are a few small changes you can make to a...
DEUX PIEDS A’ TERRE: INVESTING IN USA & VISA

DEUX PIEDS A’ TERRE: INVESTING IN USA & VISA

DEUX PIEDS A’ TERRE: INVESTING IN USA & VISA This year I am serving as the Vice-Chair of the International Business Forum of NVAR. Our goal is to explore global initiatives including new business opportunities by helping members to market local properties...
HOW TO FIND EMERGING REAL ESTATE MARKETS

HOW TO FIND EMERGING REAL ESTATE MARKETS

HOW TO FIND EMERGING REAL ESTATE MARKETS Ask a seasoned real estate investor what the most vital factor for the success of an investment property is, and they will tell you it is location. Location controls the most crucial dynamics which influence the success of a...