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Bali Real Estate: The Twists and Turns to Paradise

Yemisrach Kifle — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:28:00 GMT

Though famous among certain travel circles, most people - especially those living in North America - have never heard of the Indonesian island of Bali. Save for the 2002 and 2005 terrorist bombings, news coverage of the quiet island is scarce. For Americans, a nation that could hardly take a couple...

The 9 Habits of Highly Effective Real Estate Investors

Vena Jones-Cox — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:25:00 GMT

While there is no degree one can earn to become a successful real estate investor, most successful real estate investors do share similar characteristics. Having and working a plan, building a strong network of mentors and advisors, staying on top of changes in the market, being vigilant in portfolio...

Should You Invest In REO Properties Or Pre-Forclosures?

Robert Irwin — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:24:00 GMT

Many investors looking to buy foreclosures debate on the merits of pursuing a bank-owned REO versus pre-foreclosure property. Getting a good deal on either type of foreclosure property requires dealing with the lender, understanding the timing for getting the best deal, having access to good financing...

Obama Administration Aims To Patch Up Foreclosure Crisis With $1.5 Billion In Aid

Mike Colpitts — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:07:00 GMT

The latest targeted housing relief from Washington was a $1.5 billion spot-fix for five states, and market-wide price stability has yet to materialize. In the midst of a crisis that could impact tens of millions of homeowners, comes news of yet another federal program to circumvent foreclosures - this...

New Zealand Real Estate Inventory Grows As Sales Stagnate

Property Wire — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:03:00 GMT

New Zealand's real estate market is flush with nearly a year’s worth of inventory, and sales are stagnant. In order to motivate reluctant buyers, sellers may need to lower expectations - a reversal of fortune for vendors in regions like Wellington. See the following article from Property Wire...

Cyprus Real Estate Sales Struggle Despite Deep Discounts

Property Wire — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:59:00 GMT

Deteriorating prices and deep discounts might have provided a temporary boost to Cyprus real estate sales, but it is a pessimistic sign for the year ahead. A proposal is also underway that would potentially open the Island’s property market to real estate agents across the EU. See the following...