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French Property Prices to Fall Everywhere in 2009

Mark Knowles — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 11:51:47 +0000

According to the French National Federation of Real Estate (la Fédération nationale de l’immobilier or Fnaim) prices are expected to fall all over France in 2009. No surprises here, but the spokesman, René Pallincourt, was typically upbeat, suggesting that prices had only fallen 3.1% in 2008, and would only fall another 10% in 2009.

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Singapore Real Estate – Land Optimization

terence yap singapore — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 06:37:56 +0000

In an age of rapid development, a small country with limited land resource must reinvent itself. New land parcels for residential, commercial and industrial development have dwindled. Since the beginning of its nationhood, Singapore has bloomed into a metropolis at breakneck speed. But there is a limit to how much a tiny island republic can develop itself, especially where limited land area is concerned.This has spurred the government and private developers to look to other areas of growth. Vertical and underground expansion are now the emphasis. Residential apartment condominiums, flatted public housing and commercial office complexes continue to be built and redeveloped in this direction.

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Lebanon Normal Service Resumed?

Mark Knowles — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 17:40:03 +0000

Although Lebanon witnessed an economic slowdown in 2007, real estate activity during the year has proved to be quite resilient to the said trend prevailing in the country.

The rise in real estate activity can be attributed to several reasons such as the increase in population, higher demand by expatriate Lebanese, the relatively low taxes in Lebanon, the improvement made in terms of property transfer operations, and the facilitation of foreign ownership.

Cyprus – Property For Sale In Paphos – Buy A Piece Of History

Guest — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 13:16:46 +0000

It is easy to see why people are drawn to look for Cyprus property for sale in Paphos. Paphos offers some of the most beautiful coastline scenery in the world. Many people come to Paphos simply to relax and experience the Mediterranean lifestyle. History buffs come to Paphos for the ancient Roman and Biblical ruins.

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Wholesaling-A strategy for investors wanting to make $10,000+/mo

Guest — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 12:58:54 +0000

Your exit strategy is an extremely important part of your real estate investing business. In fact, it is one of the most important parts. Sometimes investors get excited because they learn how to buy properties, they find them and they have the money lined up to purchase them, and they do, But when they get them, they have no idea what they plan to do with them.

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Retirement in Puerto Vallarta – Condominium or Villa?

Guest — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 10:22:28 +0000

Invariably, when North Americans visit Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, they have such a good time under absolutely ideal conditions that they hate to leave. Upon returning home, many start planning their next trip to Vallarta and can only dream about retiring here someday. The fortunate ones, either currently retired or about to retire, often start thinking about how they can own a piece of Vallarta and spend at least a part of their retirement in Paradise. Many visitors interested in pursuing the idea of retiring in Vallarta will rent a condominium during their first extended stay, and while doing so, will experience all the benefits Vallarta has to offer, and will explore the market for condos and/or villas. Once they have determined that Vallarta will be their full time or part time retirement destination, they are ready to start considering which is most appropriate for them, a condo or villa. There are certain aspects of condo and villa ownership that are constant; for seven months from November through May, the climate will be ideal, there will be numerous activities to enjoy and an abundance of friends to enjoy them with, and every condo or villa will have a panoramic, breathtaking view of the Banderas Bay and the Sierra Madre mountains.

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Rose Rotana Tallest Completed Building in 2007

Mark Knowles — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 12:06:44 +0000

Soaring 333 meters high with 72 stories and 480 suites, Rose Rotana Tower in Dubai leads the list of the 10 tallest buildings completed in 2007, the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) reported recently. The tower, which is developed by Bonyan International Investment Group, is also regarded as the world’s tallest single-use hotel building.

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Attracting Overseas Property Buyers to the U.S.A.

Mark Knowles — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 10:02:15 +0000

As the U.S continues to struggle with issues created by the sub prime crisis, the lending climate in the U.S (confused) is encouraging more and more American real estate agents and owners to market their inventory overseas.

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The First Wall Street Bonus Casualty of 2008

Mark Knowles — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 11:37:32 +0000

The first warning shot has just been fired across the bows of Manhattan’s high end property sector. Douglas Heddings, of New York real estate blog, True Gotham has just reported:

“Well I knew that the day would come when a voice on the other end of the phone would say, “We’re in a holding pattern because my bonus wasn’t anything like I thought it would be.” That day has indeed arrived as one of my team members informed me that he received just that phone call last week from one of his buyers who was in line to purchase a $2,900,000 property at The Rushmore.”

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Mexico Property Boost

Mark Knowles — Wed, 26 Dec 2007 12:15:07 +0000

Hydra Properties, one of the leading real estate developers in the UAE, has just announced the start of work on the initial phase of “Hydra Waves.” Hydra Waves its first international development – in Mazatlan, north of Mexico.