Many cities in the Midwest struggled with weak economies in 2005, however the city of Indianapolis, true to its car racing spirit, zoomed ahead of the competition with the fastest economic growth in the region. According to the Property & Portfolio Research, a real-estate analysis firm in Boston, the demand for commercial real estate in [...]

The past year has brought many changes to the Incline Village real estate market. For starters, with sales in units down 50% versus 2005 we are already seeing a lot of agents leave the business. Clearly, our local market cannot support the 350 agents who are members of our MLS when there are only 200 [...]

I am frequently asked by people thinking of moving to Spain what life in Spain is really like. This is not such a suprising question, really, as the only experience of Spanish culture that most people have is during their brief two week holidays in Spain. These, almost by definition, are usually spent in tourist [...]

The journey to a successful life should be enjoyed. True success comes from accomplishing the daily activities that will lead you to your ultimate goals in life. Failing or neglecting to accomplish the daily disciplines will lead you down the path of lost opportunities and lost income.If the penalty for not accomplishing your daily activities [...]

I’ve read that, due to the current state of the economy, charitable contributions are down. We are being asked to give financially to Haiti and many other note worthy causes daily. All the people I know have very generous hearts and wallets and truly desire to make a difference in our planet and in their [...]

Once you have chosen your dream home, the most important thing is to ensure a smooth closing. Most home buyers and sellers count on their Real Estate Professional to guide them through this process. As an escrow professional, I know home buyers and sellers are often nervous about the process. If a Realtor wants to [...]