The Right Investment

You might think the first rule in real estate investment and/or REITs is location but really it is to be cautious of who you are working with. As with any other industry the real estate world is filled with its share of bad apples including a large majority of those late night infomercial gurus claiming to teach you the way to become a millionaire through real estate.

For those who are thinking about investing in real estate there are a few things you will need to make it a successful venture. First off you need investment capital or some form of getting it without putting yourself upside down financially. Location of the investment property is highly important. You don’t want to invest in an area that has a failing economy or has too many for sale signs...[more]

It is wise to enlist the help of a professional real estate agent who can provide you with information that can help you profit despite the fluctuations in the market. Related Resources: Real Estate Investment Exit | Commercial Investment Primer | Investment Hunting | Solution Generating Investing | Successful Investment Habits

Election 2007: Candidates Who Protect Your Business

This fall's elections is about who runs local government-city council, county commissioners, county executives-those who are responsible for decisions that directly impact real estate in our communities including land use decisions, zoning and development regulations. The decisions they make determine housing opportunities and economic vitality so that our businesses can thrive. Washington REALTORS® 2007 RPAC Endorsed Candidates

REALTORS® Provide Input to Regional Housing Strategy

REALTORS® are participating in the Prosperity Partnership Regional Housing Strategy Working Group to help develop strategies that will improve access to housing close to jobs for workers of all wage levels from throughout the Puget Sound Region. The Working Group is considering the REALTORS® housing policy strategies needed to increase housing availability and affordability. The Prosperity Partnership is a coalition of over 200 government, business, labor and community organizations from King, Kitsap, Pierce, and Snohomish counties dedicated to developing and implementing a regional economic strategy.

Related Authority Resources

• National Association of Realtors®


• Washington Realtors®


• Tri-City Association of Realtors®


• Realtor.com


• Washington Real Estate Licensing


• Realtor® Online Magazine


• WSU College of Real Estate


• About Tri-Cities Washington


• Tri-City Visitors Bureau


• Tri City Regional Chamber


• TRIDEC

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