The downturn in the economy has caused new housing sales to diminish while the sale of existing housing and especially foreclosures is booming. If you have the money, right now is the very best time to invest in real estate because eventually the market will turn and you can make a hefty profit. From what I have been reading, there are those who believe the internet is following suit in that this is the time to buy expired domain names that are on the market that can be picked up at a fraction of their original price. Apparently, there there is a greater demand for these expired names and you should be able to sell them at a nice little profit. When looking to buy expired domain names, it is important to look at the types of domain extensions that seem to be the most valuable. Of course, .com is the most popular and the most familiar of the many types of omain extensions. Many people are also familiar with and attracted to the .biz extension. These types of domain extensions are the most attractive and if combined with a simple and meaningful domain name are the best to look for when you are ready to buy expired domain names. I found it interesting to learn that .bz, which was originally established for websites originating in Belize, is now being used by small businesses everywhere because of the limited number of new .biz domain names available. This is an indication of how popular an extension can become if it is associated with stability and value. Before you buy expired domain names be sure to do your homework and know what you are buying. If you do that, you might find yourself making a nice little profit down the road.