Power Tools for Resort Property Specialists

Come check out the new blog from NAR's Information Central! "Power Tools for Resort Property Specialists" is no longer being updated, but you'll find plenty of interest in the InfoCentral Blog. The InfoCentral Blog keeps you up-to-date on new and useful information resources for the real estate industry -- websites, research reports, eBooks, news articles, services and databases from NAR's Information Central, and more. Surf on over to http://narblog1.realtors.org/mvtype/infocentral/.

Posted on July 14 at 09:49 AM | Permanent Link

Recently added to NAR's Virtual Library eBooks Collection: Buying a Second Home: Income, Getaway or Retirement, No Going Back - Buying Abroad, International Real Estate Handbook, Buying a Property in Eastern Europe For Dummies. Check out eBooks.realtor.org for these and other titles. NAR members can borrow up to 3 eBooks, digital audios and/or videos for FREE. New to NAR's digital library? Just follow the Quick Start Guide...and have your NRDS number ready!

Posted on May 3 at 11:05 AM | Permanent Link

IREM (The Institute of Real Estate Management) is now offering a new credential, the Accredited Commercial Manager certification. As the first new credential in 25 years, this IREM certification is "designed for managers of small- to mid- size commercial properties." Applicants are required to manage a commercial portfolio of at least 20,000 square feet and have a minimum of 12 months of commercial real estate management experience. In order to receive this certification applicants must complete IREM courses, adhere to the IREM Code of Professional Ethics, and pass a certification exam. For more information visit IREM.org.

Posted on December 11 at 04:32 PM | Permanent Link

Its name evokes an era of style and elegance – you can almost picture Cary Grant walking through the stately lobby. The landmark Plaza Hotel on the corner of Fifth Avenue and Central Park in Manhattan is undergoing major renovations and will re-open as a condo-hotel. Starting at $1.6-million and climbing to $9-million, you can purchase a room to which you have access 120 days per year. The room will be used as a hotel room the remainder of the year. While this arrangement is appealing to corporate clients, those wishing to call the Plaza home on a full-time basis may buy a room for $2.5-million and up (not outrageous by New York standards). There are disadvantages including hefty maintenance fees and you must book your own room well in advance (60-90 days). Still the cache and location of this historic building may make this a worthwhile investment.

Posted on September 26 at 10:32 AM | Permanent Link

Vail Resorts, Inc. is truly one with nature – or at least with the wind. They have announced that 100% of their electricity needs (152,000 megawatts per year) will be supplied by wind power. This covers their five ski resort properties, 125 retail locations and corporate headquarters in Broomfield, Colorado. No, windmills will not be making an appearance on the slopes - Renewable Choice Energy will be Vail Resort’s wind power provider. This move makes Vail Resorts the second largest buyer of wind power in the country. Their commitment to this project extends to their resort guests as well. Vail Resorts is offering a free lift ticket to anyone who purchases wind power for their own home.

Posted on September 15 at 08:50 AM | Permanent Link