Too Sick To Move?

I just can't believe my luck some times.

The last few days have been a blur. It would be happy to say that I spent the last few days doing last minute shopping for my loved ones. Or maybe I had clients that came into town that made a big purchase. I could even be satisfied with being able to go to a Christmas party here or there. But as the picture shows, I have been in bed with the flu.


The positives of sitting in bed and watching television could be lauded by most couch potatoes but with the fact that there is just a few short days left before our move and several hundred things to get done before we leave, I did not have time for this at all. For those who don't know, Jenny and I are moving to Singapore. I have told a lot of people and I get a blank stares only about half the time. You know the kind of look that someone gives you when they think you're joking or maybe they are waiting for me to add a big --NOT at the end of my announcement. The other half tend to say" that is great I'd love to visit CHINA!!!!" aargh!!! I then tend to stare at them with the blank look, longing for the NOT joke to happen. It never comes though. Most friends are happy with the opportunity that it poses. They are encouraging for the risk that we are taking. Of course there are some friends who are worried that we are making the biggest mistake of our lives. But we agree that there really isn't a mistake that can't be overcome unless it is one that ends your life. Okay on that happy note-- back to being sick.


The best thing about being sick is getting better and of course the loving care that came from my family during my down time. I could not have asked for any more attention. But besides getting attention and rest, I was able to talk about my blog with Jenny. With her suggestions, I have decided to not only talk about investing in Singapore and Las Vegas but I am also going to use this forum to describe the details of a move for an expatriate. First hand knowledge is always the best.

So as my head clears, I will post more items to describe how this major move is taking shape and how it is affecting everyone involved. Until then-- Have a Blessed Christmas.

Phipps International -Ron Phipps is a Licensed Realtor in Las Vegas, NV and a Certified International Property Specialist.

There must be a beginning!!

As 2007 comes to an end, some real estate agents will say they had the best year in their career but there were many more who did little to no business. I would also say that the many investors have found themselves in one of the above categories. Most likely it was the little to no business category. Goldman Sachs chief executive Lloyd Blankfein is rumored to be making $70 million for the terrible year. He made only $54 million in 2006. What am I getting at with this rambling beginning?

In writing a blog that people may want to read, use or even comment upon, I have to make this promise to any potential readers. First, I need to be focused on the tasks at hand. I will spend much of my time doing the research so that I can offer you something that can make you want to read and come back for more. This blog is going to enlighten some of you to the knowledge that the world is smaller than you thought it was. And real estate is even local whether you live in southeast Asia or southwestern United States. My area of expertise is from my career in real estate and my love of travel. In 2008, I will be living in Singapore. This unique perspective of the world of real estate will shine the light on just how local the world is.
Why Las Vegas? Well, I am moving from Las Vegas to Singapore. Also if you don't know a 3.6 billion dollar casino resort is being built in Singapore by the Sands Corp. I see the connection and now I need to show the rest of you who don't.

By the way, why did the above CEO make more in such a bad year? They bet that the market would decline and it did. Real Estate moves in cycles and if you are positioned with the right info you can take advantage during all cycles.

Thank you for taking the time and look for the first installment Jan 03, 2008--"Why should I invest in .......?"

Phipps International
Ron Phipps is a Licensed Realtor in Las Vegas, NV and a Certified International Property