Earlier this year, Terra International Realty experts noted how the Pattaya condo market seemed primed for a turnaround. It looks like the recovery is now taking place. The revival is happening at a steady pace as both developers and property buyers continue to carefully watch...

Going green is very on-trend at the moment, with many of us doing all we can to minimise our plastic use and the size of our eco-footprints. However, when it comes to appliances, most of us would rather save money than save the planet. New...

Transform your standard-issue rental kitchen with these tips. Is there some kind of law that requires rental apartments to supply no more than a single square of kitchen counter space to each unit? Between the white walls, scarce and often outdated cabinets, and a lack of amenities,...

The Bangkok condominium market continues to draw big investment from overseas and the non-property sector, with many large firms from Japan, China and South Korea lured because of attractive returns, says the Thai Real Estate Association. Pornarit Chounchaisit, the association’s president, said these investors are pure...

When you are thinking about selling your home, the idea of paying fees to an agent could seem like a good way to save some money. Many who consider selling their home themselves reason that nobody is more motivated to sell the property than they...

Low on square footage? Don’t sweat it — a small space is an opportunity to get clever. Got a small space in your home that you’re not sure what to do with? Or is your cramped apartment forcing you to get creative with your furniture arrangements?...

If you’re a real estate agent or developer, getting leads is a challenge. Unless, of course, you’re using Terra International Realty where our listings receive a market leading number of leads each month. Once you have leads coming in, you are going to have to...

5 Steps to prepare for an emergency: Emergency preparedness sounds daunting, but the truth is it can make extreme situations more approachable (and less scary). No matter where you live, planning for the worst can make for the best possible outcome. Expect the unexpected, as the...

You might not know exactly what a title company does, but if you have ever bought or sold a home, you likely have benefitted from their work. Like elves toiling away behind the scenes, the title company staff members work their magic from their computers,...

When most homeowners in the U.S. prepare to try and sell their homes, they usually envision a pool of potential buyers mostly from within a relatively close geographical region. Even the most ambitious sellers often limit their thinking to buyers within this country. It may be...

“People are always blaming their circumstances for what they are. I don’t believe in circumstances. The people who get on in this world are the people who get up and look for the circumstances they want, and, if they can’t find them, make them.” – George...

Financial education is non-existent in American schools. I remember learning how to write a check and balance a checkbook in Home Ec, but there were no courses about mortgages, budgeting, taxes, or living within my means. Not at school, anyway. My parents taught me about being frugal....

This article does not constitute legal advice. We recommend you seek the counsel of an attorney familiar with your specific situation and market to ensure you make the best decisions within your real estate business. When it comes to your retirement accounts, you don’t just to...

When it comes to RE investing, if you’ve been listening to the BP podcast, roaming the forums, or reading the blog, you’ve no doubt heard many people asking the question: “How many loans can I have?” For those embarking on a new journey (which RE...

From Russia with Love might is a James Bond 007 thriller but it has also been a mantra for island developers as the past nine months has seen a strong uptick in demand in Phuket real estate by Russian buyers. According to the recently released Phuket...