Investment Archives
A Brief History of the Texaplex
To understand why the areas of Dallas Ft. Worth, Austin, San Antonio and Houston are succeeding, David Winans gives a brief insight into some of the factors that have led to the sustained boom of this region.
Explaining the “Texaplex”
Today we continue looking at the “Texaplex”, a term used by Dave Winans to describe the triangular area between Dallas/Ft. Worth, Houston, San Antonio and Austin. This area has seen large amounts of growth that is out-pacing the rest of the nation.
Texaplex Land Buying
Texas is thriving while so many other states are struggling.
The Eyes of Texas are on Business
For those who live in Texas, it’s tough not to be proud. Texans think their state is special, and don’t mind telling you about how it’s the BIGGEST and the BEST. In the case of business and housing, those Texans are right.
Tangible Assets in an Uncertain Economy
Land cannot be taken away from you. In addition, one can just let it sit there while you can live thousands of miles away and not worry about it.
Vacation-home Sales Down; Land Values Up
Both sales and selling prices of vacation homes fell in 2008, according to member survey data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) released this week.
What Makes Land Valuable?
“Value” is a word that everyone uses, but what does it mean and how is it measured? What makes some real estate valuable and some not?
Looking for a Low Risk Investment?
Many more Americans own corporate stock than rural land. Why do we invest in stock, which is risky, rather than land, which is not?
Own a Piece of America - Pt. 2
If you already own other real estate investments, you can use a 1031 exchange to acquire land… These exchanges permit real estate investors to trade one real estate holding for another but deter any capital gain taxes until the second asset is sold.
Own a Piece of America - Pt. 1
Whether you’re buying that perfect site for your future retirement home or investing in crop or timberland for a stable financial return, land offers a great place to keep your money safe and watch your investment grow.
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