The world’s increasing interest in green living is spurring innovative eco-friendly design and architecture, from the 128-story mixed-use Shanghai Tower to the maximum views and exposure to natural light of Lindal Cedar Homes.Take a look at some of the creative green and futuristic designs found throughout the world:Gwanggyo Power Center Lindal Cedar Homes Madrid International Convention Center Seawater Vertical Farm Shanghai Tower Impact Pt I trailer Sino-Singapore Tianjin … [Read more...]
Pulte Completes Merger With Centex
August 23, 2009 By 3 Comments
Well, it's official. On Tuesday, August 18, the merger between Pulte Homes and Centex was completed. This officially makes Pulte Homes the largest home builder in the United States, knocking D. R. Horton out of the top spot. Looking in from the outside, the merger was a perfect fit. Both companies produced above average energy efficient homes in similar configurations and communities and have won numerous awards for quality. Pulte Homes had been on the brink of being the largest builder of new … [Read more...]
Foreign Investment Becomes Easier in Australia
August 22, 2009 By Leave a Comment
.!. Investing in Australia will be more attractive with three government reforms designed to streamline the review process. Investors will benefit from less red tape and decreased compliance costs. The reforms will also ensure the government does not become “unnecessarily involved in uncontroversial business transactions," Australia Treasurer Wayne Swan says.Swan also reflects that foreign investment is key to Australia's growth and prosperity creating jobs, promoting innovation and … [Read more...]
Screencasting 101 For Real Estate Agents
August 22, 2009 By 2 Comments
.!. Screencasting is all the rage these days and with good reason. Using screencasting you can now communicate with your potential future clients in a way that is both personal and educational for them. In this 101 we'll take a look at what screencasting is and what benefits it holds for you. What is Screencasting? Screencasting is essentially broadcasting your computer screen and what you're doing on it in video form thus explaining why it's called screencasting. There are a number of reasons … [Read more...]
Want your Own TV Show, Try Webcasting
August 17, 2009 By 1 Comment
Have you ever wanted your own TV show? We'll with the advances in mobile and Internet technology now you can. With websites such as Ustream. You can broadcast to an audience anywhere in the world with little or no cost. All you need is a laptop or desktop and a web cam. Most computers have built in web cams already. And with a good connection, you can broadcast in almost any part of the world. Web casting allows you to do two things. One is that it makes you an authority on a particular … [Read more...]
Increase your income with designations?
August 15, 2009 By 4 Comments
Are designations an item of the past or a tool to build credibility? I recently sat down to read the Wisconsin Real Estate Magazine & thought I would report on article that caught my attention. One of the opening sentences spoke of the best way to stay ahead of the competition was to earn a real estate designation through the Wisconsin Realtors Association. According to WRA (Wisconsin Realtors Association) successful agents must keep current on changing legalities and other central … [Read more...]
Industrial Sales Down
August 12, 2009 By 2 Comments
The real estate bubble has caught up with the commercial section, especially in industrial sales. According to Grubb & Ellis, a paltry $2.2 billion worth of industrial properties valued over $5 million sold in the first five months of 2009. Compared to historic figures, sales were down 81% from the same period in 2008. Distressed industrial properties also increased more rapidly than other segments in the first quarter accoring to Marcus & Millichap.Cap rates are also going up. … [Read more...]
Big Brother is Watching You
August 11, 2009 By 2 Comments
.!.Big brother is watching you. In fact, he is watching all of us. And now with the help of technology, it is now easier for government to monitor our every move. President Obama is now proposing scaling back a ban how government monitors users who visit federal Internet sites. The White house states that these tracking services, "can make government more transparent and increase public involvement." But should the government begin to track Internet users for the sake of government … [Read more...]
Keller Williams Presents This Month In Real Estate: July 2009
August 11, 2009 By 1 Comment
Keller Williams Presents This Month In Real Estate: July 2009 Here is the latest on the current real estate market from the analysts at Keller Williams Realty. These timely videos will clue you in to what is going on and why!Click here for the This Month in Real Estate Still Waters movies The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning video video. … [Read more...]
