Derivative real estate tactics in the economic downturn

The slump, as severe and worldwide spread as the one of 2008-2009 is, poses a difficult challenge for those trying to move from one place to another. But life goes on, and people always find creative solutions to their problems.

With all the disadvantages and difficulties of trading over in today's stagnant global housing market, swapping, or permanent real estate exchange, is growing rapidly. A return to the primeval bartering of our ancestors?

From Lake Muskoka in Canada to the ensoleillé south of France, any kind of swap can be done. For reference, these sites

• GoSwap.org


• Easy House Exchange
  

contain a large variety of listings from a broad range of countries.