The real estate market is far from booming but if you are still interested in making your way forward in that market there are still some possibilities out there. While the single home family market may be deep in a downslide, other types of real estate sales are remaining constant or actually increasing a small amount.

For instance, rural markets are remaining steady and in some cases beginning to rise. With environmental concerns in the forefront and the increasing need to get away from some of the crime and complexness of life in the city, country real estate is well received.

Interestingly, foreign real estate and the dock markets are still increasing.

Another type of real estate that is actually rising in its use is the good ole timeshare. Remember how we all used to dislike them! Well, the tables seem to be turning and these less expensive alternatives are being rethought.