Real Estate: State of the Lake Tahoe Market When considering where to buy homes in the Lake Tahoe area, Helium Report asserts that market research is essential. Tom Bruno, a Coldwell Banker broker with 30+ years of experience in the Lake Tahoe area, helped us delineate the situation: “Real estate prices in ... Read Full Article »

The four-part Helium Report Guide to Condo Hotels concludes with some key questions for consumers to ask before purchasing. With the basics of condo hotels explained, analyst Calvin Chin distills the final questions. See the first three parts to the guide if you’re not caught up: Part 1: Condo Hotels ... Read Full Article »

A popular option for those who want to get involved in luxury real estate is condo hotels. Condo hotels essentially allow consumers to buy (and then later rent, if they wish) condominium units at their hotel. As with any real estate alternative, including destination clubs and private residence clubs, investing ... Read Full Article »

We continue our four-part Guide to Condo Hotels with a look at some brands and sample projects. Analyst Calvin Chin explains the major condo hotel players and some of their residential offerings. Continued from Helium Report’s Guide to Condo Hotels [Part 1, Part 2]. Condo Hotel Brands and Sample Projects There is ... Read Full Article »

We continue our four-part Guide to Condo Hotels with a look at the cost of ownership. Analyst Calvin Chin breaks down the math and analyzes both income and appreciation potential. Click here to read Part 1 of the Guide (Condo Hotels Explained). Condo Hotel Basic Financial Analysis Analyzing the economics of a ... Read Full Article »