Here’s How That Auction I Told You About Played Out

Here’s How That Auction I Told You About Played Out

On Wednesday, I sent you your monthly Special Edition of Real Estate Trend Alert. In the cover story, I gave you the lowdown on auctions—and how we can play them to pick up a killer deal. One of the auctions I told you about was the Allsop auction in Ireland. I spent Wednesday keeping an eye on the progress of that auction. You can view the results here.

July 2016: Auctions: A Source For Killer Deals When You Know How to Play Them

July 2016: Auctions: A Source For Killer Deals When You Know How to Play Them

Auctions can be a great way to pick up a piece of real estate priced well below market value. And buying the right property at auctions can lead to a killer deal. You need to find the right property at the right auction. It takes work and thought, but do it right and you can pick up a bargain piece of real estate for far less than market value.

Flash Alert: Only Two of You Can Act on These  RETA-Only Condo Deals in Cabo

Flash Alert: Only Two of You Can Act on These RETA-Only Condo Deals in Cabo

I asked the developer a few days ago if he had some other deals he could offer toReal Estate Trend Alert members. He came back with a couple of interesting offers. I pushed him a little harder. And the deals got better. The deal is for only two condos. If you're interested, you need to act fast. These will go in a flash.

The Last Time I Brought You an Opportunity Like This,  It Was Gone in 90 Minutes

The Last Time I Brought You an Opportunity Like This, It Was Gone in 90 Minutes

We all like a taste of the good life. It's a powerful driver of prices. Certain brands come with a cachet and desirability. You can pay $50 for a pair of jeans. They'll do the job. But they won't look quite as good, or get you as much attention, as the made-to-measure pair with a trendy label…and a price tag of $1,000.

Flash Alert: Two-Bedroom Portugal Home  With Capital Appreciation Potential

Flash Alert: Two-Bedroom Portugal Home With Capital Appreciation Potential

I'm planning a research trip to Portugal's Algarve next month. This will be my sixth trip since crisis came to Portugal. A killer deal there just crossed my desk, the kind of deal that gets snagged in a matter of days. It can't wait for my visit and full reports—that's why I'm sending you this Flash Alert today.