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Housing market data from January show California home sales have plunged to their lowest level in more than 20 years. DataQuick Information Systems said Thursday that 19,145 homes were purchased statewide last month, a 41 percent drop from January 2007’s total and down about 25 percent from December’s sales. (more…)
This islands nation has been the toast of the British investor for decades. Cyprus is, indeed, an attractive country as well as a popular real estate investment destination. With all year round sunshine, Cyprus rocks to the tunes of visitors from all over the world flocking in to this tiny Mediterranean island. Moreover, there’s no such time as ‘lean period’ as regards to the influx of tourists in the country is concerned. Miles and miles of pristine beaches in the country ensure there is no shortage of activities to be indulged in by the visitors at any time of the year. Overall, Cyprus is like a pocket-sized dynamo for the real estate investors all across Europe.
Recently, if you’re active in the online real estate world you have likely stumbled across a blog, thread or website promoting a new SEO contest. The contest has quickly caught on and is already creating teams and excitement. This real estate SEO contest has attracted some of the best real estate webmasters in the world and is sure to deliver an opportunity to learn for everyone involved? The goal of the contest is to get to the top of the first page of Google results for the keyword “The Greatest Real Estate Agent in the World”, the time frame is just over 2 and a half months and the contest ends on May 1st, 2008. Officially, the contest started on February 12th, kicked of by Morgan Carey over at Real Estate Webmasters (REW) after hearing about the idea and concept from Eric Bramlett, a Real Estate Agent in Texas.
Cardvark, Inc., producers of the Welcome Home customized debit gift card, has signed six new clients to the growing list of real estate brokerages who are using the cards as the gift of choice for a variety of uses and presentations.New clients include Keller Williams Signature Partners, The Larry Morse Group, The Gold Group, Troy George Group, Jill Harris and Associates, and Terry Michel and associates.“These brokers are discovering the real value of these personalized Visa gift cards, which are branded with your company logo and guaranteed to please their recipients,” said Cardvark President Tom Pecoraro. “Brokers are using the cards to recognize associates for their business achievements - and sales associates, in turn, are presenting the cards as thank you gifts to their home-buying customers.” The debit cards, which are available in any amount from $10 and up, can be presented to recipients in a unique pop-up house or in a pop-up gift box. “Since the cards may be redeemed anyplace where Visa is accepted, they are sure to be appreciated by anyone,” Pecoraro said. “And since your logo is right there on the card, they are a fine way to inspire loyalty to your company.” The cards are also cost-effective, Pecoraro noted, and Cardvark will help any company design the perfect gift card for their needs. According to the company, payment plans available to NAR members will get any brokerage started for a deposit of $99.95 and a monthly cost of $19.95 for 24 months. “Just give me a call and we’ll be glad to work with you,” Pecoraro said. “Give the gift that keeps you top of mind every time your recipients use them.”
If you come across an “investment” property for sale ad on the internet or in the newspaper, there’s a good chance this person is interested in buying property too. Usually they’re running the ad because they need to free up some equity to finance another deal.Take this opportunity to contact the person listed in the ad and explain to them you’re also a real estate investor. They might have some deals they don’t want or not enough cash to purchase which is great for you. On the flip-side, you could provide them with some “bird-dog” information as well. (more…) |