Rob Thomson's Articles in Real Estate


  • 4 Tips For Home Security When Selling
    Since Realtors can be targets of theft and violence while showing homes themselves, they tend to be cautious when showing homes to anyone, keeping copies of drivers licenses and taking a second agent with them for added safety.

  • A Tale Of Eminent Domain In Riviera Beach Fl
    Using city owned property and investing an additional $30 million, Viking would manage the municipal marina and take over Bicentennial Park to create an outdoor waterfront destination complete with entertainment, restaurants and shops. The marina would be dredged and expanded to include more boat slips. The hotel and luxury ...

  • Baby Boomers Still Fueling Florida Real Estate Options
    Many people succeeded in putting away funds for retirement and are now reaping the benefits of good planning. Being able to sell their home at a significant profit has further allowed Baby Boomers to purchase their retirement residence in the destination of their choice.

  • Building And Buying: Sometimes Bigger Really Isn't Better
    One of the benefits with the trend to the modest there has also been a leaning towards superb craftsmanship and a focus on character and personality in new homes. No matter that time period that you're looking at, size never makes up for lack of character. This trend is a stunning reversal to the thought process that seems ...

  • Buying Commercial Real Estate - Risk Or Reward?
    Before you sign the contract for a commercial building, do your research. Does this location have a lot of drive-by, or if required, foot traffic? Has the building changed hands often in a short period of time? Why is that? Perhaps it is not the right place for a business †especially your business.

  • Buying Your Dream Haunted House
    Just as if you were to look for a house without a ghostly presence, it is well worth the effort to take your time and do your homework before you buy a haunted house, make sure that it fits all your family’s needs before you buy, you’ll be happy you made the extra effort.

  • Creating A Nurturing Atmosphere To Sell Your Home
    You may want to buy a new set of lush white towels just for when home tours or open houses are going on as well so that you don’t have to scramble to find a matched set in your linen closet before buyers come.

  • Do The Math Before You Flip
    Flipping houses can be a great investment and it also contributes to restoring older rundown properties and increasing property values. Your success, however, is determined before you buy that first house. Do it right and you'll start building yourself a tidy savings for your old age, do it incorrectly, and you could go bro ...

  • Do You *really* Need A Feng Shui Designer To Sell Your Home?
    Feng Shui (pronounced â€fong shwayâ€) principles for staging homes and offices is growing ever-more popular.The overall goal of Feng Shui is for one to live in harmony with one’s environment and encourage â€positive energyâ€.The way to this nirvana is apparently to arrange one’s living situation and entire life ...

  • Florida Condo Repairs - Costly Oversights
    A common shortcut was to substitute beach sand with cement, resulting in an inferior grade of concrete. Containing over double the recommended amount of chloride, this material can rust the steel frame, whereby weakening it and causing spalling, or a breakdown of the concrete. In many cases builders didn't frame the steel w ...

  • Florida Salad Days To Return?
    From opulent waterfront mansions, to delightful, spacious cottages and condos, there are Florida homes to suit all tastes and budgets, and local real estate experts are adamant that the current low prices will, simply, not last forever. It will doubtless be some time, before valuations in certain sectors of the market see m ...

  • Foreclosed Homes In Florida Can Hide Danger
    In Florida, unfortunately, this means that alligators, poisonous and constrictor snakes, feral hogs and other species might be lurking on the property.While most wild animals really prefer to stay away from people, some might decide that you are a threat.Be very careful where you put your hands and feet.When exploring ...

  • Four More Banks Fail In 2010 While Real Estate Recovery Struggles
    The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp estimates costs for the next four years to escalate to about $31 billion, creating even more problems for the FDIC which is already in the red since last June.

  • Golden Oak Disney Magic At $8 Million A Pop!
    Initially, 30 homes will be unveiled, but upon completion a forecasted 450 luxury residences will grace the 980 acre development, with over half the property set aside for preserved land or water features.

  • Hazards Of Living In A Golf Community
    In this case, the court ruled that golfers wandering through yards to find their balls, and the balls themselves, were trespassing. A settlement was reached and the golf course agreed to shorten the 9th hole, which would keep the woman’s home out of the line of fire.

  • Increasing Your Home’s Energy Efficiency With Government Incentives
    Inexpensive upgrades like solar water heating systems can pay for themselves relatively quickly due to their moderate cost and the fact that water heating can be such a costly endeavour when done conventionally. Geothermal heating can take longer to pay for itself because the system is more expensive to buy and install.

  • International Clients Bolstering Us Real Estate Sales
    Foreign buyers are showing increased interest in purchasing US properties. The recent economic crisis has resulted in greatly depreciated values of real estate, and savvy investors from around the globe are taking notice.

  • Investing In A Golf Community Dream Home Or Risk Deal?
    Other courses are still at a high-end level and are not affected as greatly by the woes of the financial world. Purchasing a home surrounding these courses may still be a viable investment as it will likely increase in value over the next few years.

  • Making Your Tiny Kitchen More Appealing For Buyers
    A small, unorganized kitchen can be a pretty big turn off for buyers because the kitchen is one of the most used rooms in pretty much anyone’s home. While a small kitchen can be difficult to work in, a poorly laid out small kitchen is an even bigger obstacle to overcome for a buyer who is interested in your home. The key ...

  • Mortgage Crisis Amounts To Opportunity To Pillage For Some Gatekeepers
    If your mortgage is in default and you’re struggling to make your payments, be very careful about to whom you give money for the purpose of fixing your financial situation. Many people across the country have found that in their quest to find assistance for their dire financial situation, they have been completely victimi ...

  • New West Palm Beach Developments
    Grandezza homes have similar features along with a choice of Saturna or Crema Marfil slab countertops, upgraded sinks and ceramic tiles in the bath, and Stainless Whirlpool Gold appliances and undermount stainless steel or cast-iron 50/50 sink in the kitchen.

  • Novel Entertainment For Real Estate Agents
    If you’re looking for inspiration involving realtors and properties, look no further than these novels.Entertaining, funny and even educational, these books will show you the other side of real estate in all its humorous, gritty glory.

  • Paint Your Bathroom To Sell
    Your bathroom is one of the rooms where renovations definitely pay off. In light of appliance replacement and repair, paint may be a secondary item, but it is surprising how paint can pull a room together, especially a smaller room like most bathrooms tend to be. Choosing the right paint and color will take you a long way t ...

  • Palm Beach Mall Tug-of-war
    Officials underestimated the response from local residents who obtained legal representation, sued the city and won their case. The signing of a statute by Governor Jeb Bush on May 11, 2006, was almost synonymous with the Council's bid to enforce the outdated law. The new ruling stated that the taking of property for privat ...

  • Purging Putrescence From Your Property
    One of the biggest retainers of fetid fumes is carpeting; because it's on the floor it collects spills and pet accidents which can make for some pungent putrescence. To eliminate malodorous musk from the carpet fibres there are a few things you can do. Soda water on a fresh accident can help dilute the stain; press a towel ...

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