Seasonal rentals spike in tourism hotspots as vacation rental hosts wait out COVID-19
COVID-19 hit the travel and hospitality industries hard this year, particularly for Airbnb hosts and others who rely on similar vacation rental platforms. As a result, furnished and seasonal rentals are spiking as vacation property owners across the country could be quickly transitioning their rentals from days to months. In the 100 largest metro areas, […]
Three real estate trends emerging from the coronavirus pandemic
There is little doubt COVID-19 has wreaked havoc on more than one wedding this season. And while I’m truly disappointed for couples who had big plans for their special day, the average cost of a wedding is not insignificant. Using a rough estimate, let’s call it approximately $30,000. This is a big expense for one […]
Bangkok rental market sees short-term benefits
The Bangkok rental market has remained relatively unscathed during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic with CBRE Thailand finding there have even been some short-term benefits for landlords. Challenges are on the horizon, however. According to the consultancy, the impact on the Bangkok rental market has been delayed due to the structure of leasing contracts which tend […]
2 Online Marketing Tools for Property Agents
COVID-19 has brought new realities to our lives, that just a few months ago, seemed unimaginable. Stay-at-home orders are keeping many people close to home, and social distancing is now widely accepted as the new norm. In the midst of this, we are also discovering new ways to get things done while working at home. […]
Selling? Increase Your Home’s "Screen Appeal”
With home showings going online during COVID-19, learn how to make your listing stand out on screen. If you were counting on crowded open houses (or any open houses, for that matter) to sell your home, you’ve probably been rethinking your strategy. Nearly the entire country is following public health orders to stay at home […]
Corona Crisis: A Bangkok Real Estate Investment Opportunity?
Bangkok’s real estate market outlook in one word, “Depressed”! For several weeks since the virus-led slump, property professionals, investors and landlords would be forgiven for wanting to stay in, slouch on the sofa and bury their head in the sand. International lockdowns, declining economic forecasts and the constant stream of negative coronavirus related news has […]
Helpful Tips to Close Deals during Emergency Decree
In this current climate, businesses are greatly affected due to social distancing and lockdown measures aimed at curbing the spread of COVID-19. However, in these challenging times, there is always a silver lining. On the positive side, it seems that property owners are taking it more seriously to market their properties. And with property prices […]
Does Your Home Make You Happy?
7 easy tips for giving your space a morale makeover. With the majority of Americans following stay-at-home orders to prevent the spread of coronavirus, our homes are now working overtime to fulfill the roles of offices, classrooms, gyms and community centers — and it’s easy to feel uninspired by your surroundings after occupying the same […]
Understanding the long-term impact of COVID-19 on property investment
As many countries look to reopen businesses and return to normal, experts are trying to come to terms with the long-term impact of COVID-19 on property investment. The short-term effects of the pandemic have hampered real estate investment throughout the Asia Pacific region with volumes plummeting 62 percent in the first quarter of this year, […]
Five Steps for Selling Your Home During a Pandemic
Selling a home is a difficult and multifaceted process which can often take months from start to finish even in the best of times. To make matters more difficult, add a healthy portion of global pandemic with a side of stay at home orders and you might be asking yourself what now? Unfortunately, not everyone […]
