What Real Estate Agents Should Do Before Listing a House

Real estate prices may shoot up in suburbs

The city may be going high on the Metro, but there’s more to cheer for citizens. Real estate prices along the Metro track are expected to accelerate capital values on the periphery as downtown land becomes scarcer. The city’s first Metro line from MG Road to Byappanahalli has a limited reach as of now, but a well-knit network connecting far-flung areas like Whitefield and Electronics City will boost land values by 15 to 20%, say real estate experts. More >

Economy Threatens Listed Real Estate in Europe

http://images2.just-landed.com/housing/Kuwait/For-Sale_Houses/Sale-REAL-ESTATE-in-Eastern-Europe-1211614-1939169so.jpgGrowth is slow in the listed real estate market in Europe, according to Stephane Larsen, portfolio manager with Presima. He spoke with REIT.com at the European Public Real Estate Association’s annual conference in London in early September and said the general economic environment is the biggest threat to European investors.

However, he added that Presima won’t avoid any particular markets because they are negative on that market. Instead, he said it will be reflected in the pricing. For example, Larsen added that the company is willing to go into markets that will have some Spanish exposure if it believes the price is right.

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Five Things to Maintain Your Home’s Exterior

http://o1.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/PATCH/resize/273x203/http://hss-prod.hss.aol.com/hss/storage/patch/e7aa3f09d2fd0f4a748ee0f005c5b409Even the most meticulous housekeepers often overlook the exterior. Experts suggest five things to maintain the condition of your home. It really isn’t a daunting list, but homeowners should stay on top of it to prevent problems.

1) Gutters. When gutters get clogged, they cause leaks. Most homeowners should clean gutters, screens or not, twice a year, but more frequently if you have a lot of trees nearby. More >

Real estate radio show looking to make waves

http://realestateandbeyondblog.com/image_store/uploads/1/3/6/9/6/ar128240936869631.jpgReal estate junkies looking for deals should tune in to a new Sunday morning radio show.

“Good morning, you are listening to Real Estate Best Buys, the place for real estate best buys,” Jeff Popick speaks into a microphone.

From a radio station in south Lee County, Popick and co-host, Jeff Tumbarello, spend one hour discussing the best deals in local real estate.

“I’ve got some killer deals,” Popick said. More >

Commercial Real Estate: The Next Hole in the Economy

How to Prepare for Home Repair

http://scoop.ashevillenc.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/Shep.jpgNothing maintains your home’s value better than maintaining your home. And there is plenty of maintaining to do; it seems like homes always need repair or attention. Expect to pay up to 3% of your house’s value a year on regular upkeep, repairs and special projects everything from the weekly yard service to annual furnace checkups. More >

The commercial real estate bubble is about to burst

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