Bowden's MARKET BAROMETER                          

Vol. XVIII / #5 August 2009

 

Barometric Beat by Judith Shé

The perception is that the top of the market has left the building. Based on recent studies of high net worth individuals, we beg to differ.

 

Trends In . . . "Green"

Is green building really "green?" What is "greenwashing?" -- An in-depth discussion of environmentally responsible initiatives and profiles of truly green housing products that are making headlines.

 

Golf Gallery

Golf Activity Levels

Acquisition Activity

Business Bits

Architectural Achievements

 

The Bulletin Board

A mélange of current market conditions, "must-attend" events, new development activity, financial updates, subscribers in the news, and sales successes.

 

International Intelligence

Discrete profiles of select Caribbean Islands and their respective current development climates.

 

Branded Luxury – Caribbean Style

Branded residences in select Caribbean locations: A detailed profile of the characteristics associated with private residential products carrying some of the world's most well-known brands.

 

Regional Trends – The Carolinas

Perhaps the most magnetic of markets for retirement and second home buyers, the Carolinas attract more in-migrants every year than most other parts of the country. Find out how and why with current data from the Center for Carolina Living and interviews with some of the most knowledgeable real estate professionals in the region.