A Real Life Example of Separating Yourself From the Pack

Your web content should be customer focused. Find out what they are interested in. When analyzing your existing site, ask your- self the question, “Does it talk about our cutting edge, state of the art products and services or our commitment to total customer satisfaction?” Phrases like this have been so overused that they start to lose effectiveness over time.

Any real-estate agent can tell you on their Web site how committed they are to getting your house sold. That should be a given. That doesn’t impress me. What would impress me is a realtor who offers incredible value up front. They might have a mortgage calculator on their site to help me figure out monthly payments. They might have a page on their site that shows average real-estate prices in certain areas of their state. They might even have a free downloadable ebook on the “The 7 secrets To Getting Your House Sold Quickly Even in a Down Market.” Or an audio report on “5 Simple Ways to Improve the Value of Your Home.”

Their site might even have a link to a blog that features the latest news on the housing market. We’ll talk about how to set up an effective blog in the next chapter. If they don’t want to write out lengthy reports, they could use video or audio content for their site.

One realtor in San Diego does just that. With a pocket camcorder, Jim Klinge takes video of houses that are overpriced. He points out the flaws of each one, and explains why they aren’t worth the asking price. In one video, he walks in and shows the inside of a house where the previous owners had stolen the deco- rative pillars off the wall. He laughs, “They took the pillars!”

He posts these videos to his Web site, which gets about two thousand hits a day. This realtor is what Jay Conrad Levinson, author of the book Guerrilla Marketing, calls a Guerrilla marketer. By posting this information to his blog site, he is positioning himself as an advocate for the buyer-a realtor who’s looking out for people who’ve gotten ripped off in the past. He’s getting buyers when other realtors are getting out of the business. In 2007, he sold sixty houses. In 2008, he sold forty-one, which considering the area and the current economic climate, is quite good.

Is Jonathan Budd the Real Deal?

I don’t know about you my email inbox has been getting blasted by top internet marketers all singing the praises of a 24 year old San Diego “surfer dude” called Jonathan Budd. Now I thought I had heard of all the “gurus” but this guy had got under my radar.

With so much promotion I had to check the guy out. I’m one of these highly skeptical guys who just loves to find a chink in someboy’s armour and expose it. Kind of sadistic I know but I’m fed up with these so called experts blatantly ripping online newbies off.

So I decided to dig a little deeper on Mr Budd and I discovered a few interesting insights.

”I Made ,000 in One Month”

Like all good gurus Jonathan Budd leads the way with the ‘big income’ testimonial. Now I don’t know how you can ever prove what somebody is really earning but from all the marketing this guy is doing, it’s probably a conservative figure.

Not only does Jonathan promote his own courses on how to build an online empire basically for free (or with very little money), he is also a leading affiliate marketer of other people’s products/services as well as a top recruiter in a couple of network marketing companies.

And his success speaks for himself. In one mlm company he personally recruited 57 new members in a matter of weeks. Doesn’t sound much you say? His commission payment was a 00 a pop. Figure that out. In his latest venture 95 people have joined him in just 3 days.

”He Lives in a Mansion and Drives a Fast Car”

Almost every online promoter is pictured outside a luxury mansion leaning on his/her Ferrari that send out the subliminal message of SUCCESS.

Jonathan is obviuosly a beach boy going on his photos. He’s got videos of himself standing on the balcony of some luxury apartment overlooking the ocean. Come on Jonathan, who are you trying to fool.

I’ve got a mate in Jonathan’s area who is a real estate agent. So I asked him to do a bit of digging on this “millionaire, ocean front living online guru” And guess what………………..
He does live on the beach. Gosh I thought I had found the chink!

”Does He Really Teach Free Marketing”

Jonathan Budd is the ‘king of the social networks’. If you’ve been on MySpace, Facebook, Twitter or YouTube, then you’ve probably seen our friend Mr Budd. The guy’s got 148 videos on YouTube alone. Kowabunga!

And yes I’ve watched a few and he does promote a lot of free stuff. There are some things you have to buy but they a pretty cheap when you look at the grand scale of online marketing. In fact I’ve picked up one little tip that has boosted my primary business traffic by 30%…and it was free!

”Yeah But You Can Never Get To Speak With The Gurus”

That’s generally correct. And rightly so. Their time is valuable. Joanathan seems to have some good support with guys like Jayson Shawver and Jason Crew; both online stars in their own right. Like most good entreprenuers, Jonathan is quite accessable.

So it would appear that Joanathan Budd does deliver on the online guru front. He does provide good value teachings on how to build an online business using basically free methods like social networks. His laid back enlightening style is a pleasant approach as opposed to the pumped up over excited Porsche driving guru that we endure most times.

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Most Expensive Real Estate Rental Markets In The U.S.

According to “Out of Reach”, the annual report of the National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC), prices of many rental markets have increased sharply over the past few years making affordable housing difficult for low and medium wage workers.

The report reveals a marked disparity between people’s earning and rental housing costs. This difference is sizeable and has increased every year. In fact, the cost of rental housing has gone up by 28% in the past 7 years, much beyond the wages earned by the people who need affordable housing the most.

NLIHC calculated the hourly wage needed to afford the rent and utilities of a market rate rental home in each state. Affordable housing was defined as the cost of a two-bedroom rental home without having to spend more than 30% of one’s gross income on housing costs. The report terms this rate of affordability as the ‘national housing wage’, which has increased to .31 from last year’s .78.

Housing prices in many rental markets far exceed the wages of the renters, making them the least affordable rental markets. Based on the Out of Reach 2006 report, Hawaii stands at the top of the ten most pricy rental markets for a two-bedroom rental home. Listed below are top 10 most expensive states for rental housing:

1. Hawaii – hourly wage of .53 needed to afford a two-bedroom rental home.

2. California – hourly wage of .86 needed to afford a two-bedroom rental home.

3. Massachusetts – hourly wage of .65 needed to afford a two-bedroom rental home.

4. New Jersey – hourly wage of .21 needed to afford a two-bedroom rental home.

5. New York – hourly wage of .70 needed to afford a two-bedroom rental home.

6. Connecticut – hourly wage of .42 needed to afford a two-bedroom rental home.

7. Maryland – hourly wage of .07 needed to afford a two-bedroom rental home.

8. Rhode Island – hourly wage of .36 needed to afford a two-bedroom rental home.

9. New Hampshire – hourly wage of .10 needed to afford a two-bedroom rental home.

10. Alaska – hourly wage of .90 needed to afford a two-bedroom rental home.

The report concluded that a minimum-wage earner making ,712 a year cannot afford even a one-bedroom home anywhere in the country. The reality is that a wage earner needs to make ,475 per year to afford a two-bedroom rental home. Families with two minimum-wage earners need to make at least ,925 to afford a two-bedroom rental home.

U.S. Real Estate Foreclosures Increase Nationwide

Foreclosures continue to rise across America. According to the latest annual report of http://Foreclosures.com, the number of foreclosures filed nationwide in 2006 had increased by 51 percent from the previous year, with foreclosure filings nearly topping one million. When compared to 641,000 foreclosure filings made in 2005 nationwide, almost 971,000 foreclosure filings were reported last year.

Among the States, California reported the highest number of foreclosure filings in 2006 with 157,417 foreclosures filed, which is an increase by 94 percent from the year before. California is followed by Florida with 120,989 foreclosure filings. Nevada struggled with the largest percentage increase in foreclosures in 2006 of 175 percent.

The Northeast region reported 96,101 foreclosures in 2006, an increase of 64.6 percent from 58,394 foreclosures filed in 2005. Still, a few states in the region, such as Maryland and Delaware, saw a decrease in foreclosure filings.

Foreclosure filings in the Midwest region of the nation went up beyond 70 percent with many states including Illinois, Michigan, Missouri and Nebraska facing increases of 80 to 96 percent. Industrial layoffs and a tough economy have spurted the number of foreclosure filings in this region, with foreclosure figures in states such as Iowa and Kansas increasing beyond 100 percent.

The Southwest region was the most affected with one out of every 2.2 foreclosures in the country taking place there. The region closed the books for 2006 with an increase of 37 percent from 162,259 foreclosures in 2005 to 220,189 foreclosures. Foreclosure filings in Colorado increased by 55.4 percent, while foreclosures in Texas increased by 35.2 percent. Although the region struggled with the high foreclosure rates, the figures are not all bleak for the region with a few states showing a decrease in foreclosure filings. Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Oregon reported fewer foreclosure filings in 2006 when compared to 2005. These states have particularly reported a drop in foreclosure filings in the last quarter of 2006.

Although the foreclosure reports are not very cheerful, Alexis McGee, president of http://Foreclosures.com anticipates the housing market to improve soon. Overextended homeowners, who have been struggling to keep up with heavy debt loads, rising interest rates and property taxes, can soon look forward to some relief as home inventories come down and the market start looking up again. McGee also adds that the current housing market may be the best opportunity for home buyers in the next six years.

Green Homes: No Longer Just A Real Estate Fad

Green homes are eco-friendly homes that are energy efficient and use ecological design and sustainable resources. There has been a tremendous increase in awareness of the benefits of green building in America among builders and home owners alike. With home builders finding it easier to construct green homes, the number of green homes constructed throughout the country has gone up remarkably.

Ecological concerns and the increasing awareness of the advantages of green homes have led to an upsurge in green homes in the country. Concerns about the impact their homes have on the environment have prompted some homebuyers to opt for green homes.

Building green homes is no longer a remote concept these days. Over disturbing facts about global warming and indoor air pollution, today, the top priority of the National Home Builders Association and the American Institute of Architects is constructing green buildings.

There is sufficient data around that indicate that the building of green homes is on the rise. According to the figures provided by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) (who developed the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) green building rating system), the number of buildings with LEED status in America has increased from 38 in 2002 to 669 now. Green buildings are progressively entering the mainstream with more and more buildings getting LEED certification.

Given that green buildings do not cost very much more than traditional buildings, and that they actually reduce energy bills, the building of green homes is on the rise. A green building is not only less expensive to live in but also spikes in value by 7.5 percent on average and improves return on investment by 6.6 percent on average.

Green building concepts begin to rise everywhere as the number of individuals who want to remodel, build or buy green homes are rapidly increasing. Architects and developers are responding to satisfy this growing demand. Green buildings have been found to appreciate faster than traditional buildings.

What was once a patchwork of green buildings in several cities has now increased to encompass whole communities and neighborhoods. According to a McGraw-Hill Construction survey in 2006, about two-thirds of builders would be building green homes in America this year. Green buildings are firmly mainstream now with federal government and 15 states requiring new public buildings to meet the LEED standards. In fact, four U.S. states and 17 cities offer incentives for private buildings built to LEED standards.

With rising government initiatives, consumer interest and the number of green developers and builders, the green building revolution is all set to go to a new level.

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New Home Mortgage Loan Troubles ? Did We Not Learn From Past Real Estate Mistakes

It seems that the decision makers running the Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac government refinance programs did not learn anything from the current, and continuing, housing bust.  If bad loans got us into the current mess, why do Fannie and Freddie think that more bad loans will get us out?  In a recent press release it was announced that the two government-owned agencies will now refinance loans up to 125% of the current home’s value!

Does this spell trouble for the FHA home loans? All facts from the mortgage industry and government point to the fact that mortgage default rates take a huge spike upwards with high loan to value loans.

I would venture to say that many of the mortgage debtors (in trust deed states) may not realize that by refinancing through this program, they will be going from a non-recourse loan to recourse refinancing, in many cases.

My bet is that actions like this will give a false sense of recovery for awhile, only to have us fall further in the future, much like the stimulus money is currently doing.

In his statement FHFA Director Lockhart said, “The higher LTV refinancing will allow more homeowners to strengthen their finances.” Do you really believe this? If the government really wanted people to stay in their houses, they would allow them to go into foreclosure and help them find alternative housing. Moving them into a 125% LTV recourse loan is setting them up for disaster and setting taxpayers up to take on the resulting new losses.

Perhaps the government is not being 100% honest in their touting this 125% refinancing program as a way to help people stay in their houses. In reality, it may actually be a way to help banks keep from writing down assets while they earn enough money to increase their capital base.

Some folks like to say that where California goes, so goes the rest of the country.  The “tax and spend” government in California did not yet come up with a comparable plan and have been beat to the punch by the Feds.  California’s 26 billion (or more) deficit, the absence of a viable budget, and the need for issuing IOU’s rather than cash payments, is no excuse.  Only a few months ago California tossed out 0 million towards a credit to new home buyers for 5% of the purchase price (up to ,000).  Now that the first pot of money is depleted, there are two new bills pending in Sacramento proposing to double or triple the original 0 million.

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Top 20 Real Estate Foreclosure Markets, Mid-Year 2007

Stockton, California reported the highest foreclosure rate among the nation’s 100 largest metro areas from Jan to Jun 2007, according to RealtyTrac, an online marketplace for foreclosure sales. Detroit and Las Vegas documented the next highest foreclosure rates. RealtyTrac’s 2007 Midyear Metropolitan Foreclosure Market Report showed the foreclosure activity in the top 100 metro areas for the first half of 2007. As foreclosure rates continue to rise, 82 out of 100 metro areas recorded year-over-year increases in foreclosures.

Stockton reported one foreclosure filing for every 27 households with a total of 8,169 foreclosure fillings on 4,239 properties. The rate of foreclosure has increased exponentially to three times more than the number reported last year, for the same period.

Detroit, with one in 29 households going for foreclosure, recorded the second highest foreclosure rate. A total of 28,705 foreclosure filings were made on 20,231 properties, which is almost double the number reported from Jan-June 2006.

Las Vegas documented one foreclosure filing for every 31 households, making it the third highest in foreclosure activity among the 100 metro areas. It reported 22,928 foreclosure filings on 13,028 properties, double the number reported during the first half of 2006.

Six of the top 20 metro areas with the highest foreclosure rates were in California and four in Ohio.

The following are the top 20 U.S. housing foreclosure markets from Jan to Jun 2007, the total number of foreclosure filings and households per foreclosure filing.

1. Stockton, California: 8,169 foreclosure filings; one foreclosure filing for every 27 households.
2. Detroit/Livonia/Dearborn, Michigan: 28,705 foreclosure filings; one filing per 29 households.
3. Las Vegas/Paradise, Nevada: 22,928 foreclosure filings; one filing per 31 households.
4. Riverside/San Bernardino, California: 41,351 foreclosure filings; one filing per 33 households.
5. Sacramento, California: 20,516 foreclosure filings; one filing per 36 households.
6. Denver/Aurora, Colorado: 23,842 foreclosure filings; one filing per 42 households.
7. Miami, Florida: 20,275 foreclosure filings; one filing per 46 households.
8. Bakersfield, California: 5,365 foreclosure filings; one filing per 47 households.
9. Memphis, Tennessee: 10,800 foreclosure filings; one filing per 49 households.
10. Cleveland/Lorain/Elyria/Mentor, Ohio: 8,844 foreclosure filings; one filing per 50 households.
11. Fort Lauderdale, Florida: 15,720 foreclosure filings; one filing per 50 households.
12. Atlanta/Sandy Springs/Marietta, Georgia: 36,502 foreclosure filings; one filing per 54 households.
13. Fort Worth/Arlington, Texas: 13,221 foreclosure filings; one filing per 57 households.
14. Fresno, California: 4,867 foreclosure filings; one filing per 60 households.
15. Indianapolis, Indiana: 11,677 foreclosure filings; one filing per 62 households.
16. Dayton, Ohio: 5,966 foreclosure filings; one filing per 63 households.
17. Dallas, Texas: 23,284 foreclosure filings; one filing per 65 households.
18. Akron, Ohio: 4,378 foreclosure filings; one filing per 70 households.
19. Oakland, California: 13,482 foreclosure filings; one filing per 70 households.
20. Columbus, Ohio: 10,706 foreclosure filings; one filing per 70 households.

A Look At The Real Estate Market In California

California is known as the Golden Gate State. It is a land where dreams often come true in a big way. Lately home value has dropped so far that the land of opportunity and dreams has become the land of nightmares. Foreclosures for sale dot every street and ever neighborhood in the state and California foreclosed homes are selling so far below market value that everyone from the average working class family to Hollywood Celebrities are losing their homes due to lack of payment on the mortgage.

You can find foreclosed homes for sale in every corner of the state. Unlike some states where the availability is limited or isolated to certain areas in California you are as likely to find a mobile home in the poor district on the block as you are to find a mansion in Beverly Hills in foreclosure.

The market is not yet showing a firm increase in sales as is happening in most of the rest of the country. The government stimulus package is not having as great of an impact here as it is in other areas of the country. This is due in a great part to the fact that property here was way over valued and as a result it is going to be harder to get it to rebound.

There has been improvement and there should continue to be a steady upward climb if you are inclined to listen to the experts on these things. The indicators are all there to show that the rise is going to be there, it is just going to be a lot slower and a lot more painful than it is in a lot of other areas of the country. In fact, as an example, a firm in San Diego recently made huge investment purchasing in the City of Las Vegas rather than in the state of California because there is the possibility of a quicker and larger return on the investment.

The future here in California is dark but not totally dim and there is light at the end of the tunnel. It is going to be a long and arduous climb but one that will bear fruit.

Natural Beauty Reigns in Encinitas Real Estate

Defined by its natural beauty, Encinitas, California is encircled by lustrous beaches, fields of flowers, and sloping hills. The climate in the Encinitas area is mild, yet pleasant, and allows for various activities year round. With all the advantages in available in the community, it is no wonder that the majority of homes for sale in Encinitas are selling at a rapid rate.

Homes for Sale in Encinitas Alive with the Beauty of Nature

Potential home buyers will be happy to learn that the Encinitas area is blessed with an ideal climate. Those interested in investing in homes for sale in Encinitas can look forward to temperatures in the lower 70s. This desirable climate makes outdoor activities such as swimming, surfing, and fishing perfect recreation anytime of the year.

Renowned for the beauty of its landscape, homes for sale in Encinitas are located on six miles of jagged coastline. Encinitas contains sandy, white beaches, as well as, deep valleys, steep cliffs and rolling hills. The two natural lagoons help contribute to the famed surfing culture and offer excellent views of the area. The Batiquitos Lagoon to the north and the San Elijo Lagoon to the south assist in creating those “perfect waves,” and are adored by surfers and tourists alike.

Homes for Sale in Encinitas Offer Style and Variety

The housing options in Encinitas vary according to age, style, size, and price. With a wide variety of homes for sale in Encinitas, there is a house to fit any taste. For those who wish to buy a coastal property, Encinitas has become a prime retirement retreat. Homes for sale in Encinitas generally have a similar housing composition. A variety of cottages and older custom homes fill the waterfront. New one and two-story homes for sale in Encinitas come equipped with two and three car garages. These luxurious mansions possess large lots and are situated on the countryside.

Homes for sale in Encinitas are some of the most costly in the entire San Diego area, and can range from 0,000 to almost million. Coastal property is the most expensive, and can exceed million. Newer communities such as Olivenhaim and New Encinitas are also higher priced, and feature luxury estates on expansive lots. Encinitas also contains extravagant townhouses and condominiums, and continues to build additional units as each community expands.

Floral Attractions Surround Homes for Sale in Encinitas

Deemed the “Flower Growing Capital” by local residents, flower enthusiasts praise the Encinitas area. Given the title because of the significant flower growing industry in the community, Encinitas celebrates its love of foliage to this day. Quail Botanical Gardens merges the largest bamboo in the world with an Amazon Rainforest. The Self Realization Center features extraordinary gardens that overlooks the Pacific Ocean. Those planning to purchase homes for sale in Encinitas have the option of decorating their houses with a myriad of flora from local agriculturists. This is just another one of the many reasons to consider buying homes for sale in Encinitas.

Comparing Panama Real Estate Prices with Those of Other Countries

Introduction – We are a Panama Law Firm not a real estate business. Our clients are frequently relocating to Panama and we assist in the real estate acquisition for them. We are often asked if the real estate bubble is going to bust in Panama or if the boom has just begun. Well we are not sure. We have done a few articles on the Panama real estate bubble breaking but now we are going to present objective data in support of the Panama real estate boom just starting. It could be true and prices may continue to escalate.

Worldwide Residential Real Estate Prices by the Square Meter – These are current prices for some major cities in Europe. This will give you a perspective as to how the Panama market fits into the greater scheme of things. These prices are for serious executive homes in prime locations. A discussion will follow after the prices:

* London ? ,000 Sq. Meter to ,000 Sq. Meter
* Paris – ,000 Sq. Meter
* Amsterdam – ,000 Sq. Meter
* Lichtenstein – ,000 Sq. Meter
* Moscow – ,500 Sq. Meter
* Rome – ,200 Sq. Meter
* Zurich – ,000 Sq. Meter
* Oslo – ,900 Sq. Meter
* Dublin – ,800 Sq. Meter
* Lithuania – ,150 Sq. Meter
* Latvia (Riga) – ,100 Sq. Meter
* Berlin – ,300 Sq. Meter
* Warsaw – ,600 Sq. Meter
* Slovakia – ,750 Sq. Meter
* Seoul – ,825 Sq. Meter
* Sydney – 50 Sq. meter
* San Diego – 50 Sq. Meter to ,000 Sq. Meter
* San Francisco – ,000 Sq. Meter to ,000 Sq. Meter
* New York – ,000 to ,000 Sq. Meter
* Miami Beach – 00 Sq. Meter to ,000 Sq. Meter
* Toronto – ,000 Sq. Meter
* Montreal – ,200 Sq. Meter
* Vancouver – ,700 Sq. Meter

Panama Real Estate Comparison – In Panama City one can get an executive condo in a new high rise building for ,800 to ,500 per Sq. Meter and pay less in an older building. We are talking about Condos with a swimming pool and recreation area, balcony, enclosed parking, round the clock security guards, multiple elevators, modern kitchens, city and or water views, beautiful lobbies with marble floors, walls and furniture, and so forth. In the outlaying areas single family homes and town homes can be bought for a bit less with ,000 to 00 a Sq. Meter generally bringing in a home in a gated community with all the features of an executive home.

Discussion of Panama Relative Housing Prices – Panama is priced very low compared to the other markets around the world. The question is can Panama rate with the major cities like Paris, New York, San Francisco, Miami Beach, and London etc. This would be an indicator of the attractiveness of Panama relative to the real estate market prices. Below are some categories where we unilaterally decided to indicate how Panama stands, so this is just our opinion, nothing more.

* Entertainment – DEFICIENT. Panama lacks any serious theatre, opera, orchestra, ballet, museums, foreign film houses, major league baseball, football, basketball, and hockey. There is some soccer and boxing. Panama does have gambling and horse racing. The outlaying areas have no entertainment to speak of.
* Crime – EXCELLENT. Most of these major cities have more violent crime in one day than Panama has in one year. Panama has crime but is very safe compared to these cities.
* Traffic – DEFICIENT. Lots of congestion. Wild drivers who disobey traffic laws, stop signs and even red lights. No vehicle safety inspections. Taxi and bus drivers have decided they are the only ones on the road who matter. Outlaying areas have far less problems with the traffic than Panama City. As the new housing projects complete and the Canal expansion begins the traffic is expected to get worse. On Fridays closet to pay day the traffic barely moves from about 3PM until 8 PM. Most of the stores and restaurants have parking. Lately it is almost impossible to get parking at the Allbrook Mall on weekends.
* Restaurants – SUPERIOR. Panama is loaded with excellent restaurants at very low prices. Steak dinners for .00 or less are abundant. Food is great.
* Shopping – VERY GOOD. You can get whatever you want in Panama City if you know where to find it. Lots of high-end stores are opening up in the malls. Lots of discounters popping up.
* Cost of Living – EXCELLENT. Your biggest expense will be real estate.
* Domestic Help – EXCELLENT. A live in Maid in Panama City is about 5 a month with benefits, plus room and board. Most of the condos and houses are built with a maid?s room and full bath. A driver runs about 5 a month.
* Airport – GOOD. Lots of airlines going to many cities in Central America, South America and USA. For Europe, India or Asia not so convenient.
* Medical – VERY GOOD. There are major hospitals including a full John Hopkins Hospital. Most prescriptions can be obtained in the drug stores. There is an abundance of competent doctors in all specialties. You can even have a doctor make a house call. Health care costs about 40% of what it does in USA.
* Weather – VERY GOOD. Panama is a tropical climate. No shoveling snow. It does get hot and humid. Some locations have more moderate weather but they usually have high humidity. No hurricanes, not tornadoes, no earthquakes in Panama City, no volcanoes, no tsunamis.
* Boating and Fishing – EXCELLENT. World-class sport fishing with 1200-pound Marlin and 400-pound Grouper. Abundant marinas.
* Stable Government – VERY GOOD. Things are most stable.
* Banking, Stock Market – EXCELLENT. Great banks and stockbrokers.

Conclusion – It appears likely that Panama could escalate in real estate prices to the ,000 a Sq. Meter market price. They are going to have to work on the culture and entertainment to draw in people accustomed to that housing price market. The traffic will need to be addressed and projects to improve congestion are already in the works. The downside of this theory is that there is not enough to draw people to Panama. Culture and entertainment is lacking and it may take many years for this to improve. There are no major industries here such as: banking, insurance, advertising, stock market, general manufacturing, software, high tech manufacturing, entertainment, tourism and so forth. This eliminates large groups of highly paid executives who need to pay high prices for housing to be close to their workplace. Retirees have needs that are fairly simple and can be met in any many different places around the world and it remains to be seen how much the retiree will pay for real estate. Quite possibly Panama Real Estate Prices have not yet even come close to peaking. Time will tell.

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