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Florida developers look to foreign investors for funds

HOLLYWOOD, Fla. – Sept. 1, 2010 – Real-estate developer Lon Tabatchnik has ambitious plans for a $131 million, Margaritaville Resort on Hollywood beach that could create thousands of jobs.

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Real estate in emerging economies on the rise; U.S. outlook improves

NEW YORK – July 29, 2010 – Property markets in the more dynamic economies of South America, Asia and Eastern Europe are outperforming those in the United Kingdom and Eurozone, according to the RICS Global Commercial Property Survey for second quarter 2010.

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    Top 5 Best Places to Retire Abroad

    RISMEDIA, July 27, 2010--Experts in celebrating the next chapter in life, AARP The Magazine traveled the globe to discover the ultimate retirement destinations abroad. Factoring climate, expat community, cost of living, housing, health care, access to the U.S. and culture and leisure, AARP The Magazine reveals the top five locales in its September/October issue (www.aarp.org/magazine), available in homes and online today.

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    NAR: International interest in U.S. homeownership increases

    WASHINGTON – July 2010 – International homebuyers are increasingly attracted to property in the U.S., according to the National Association of Realtors®’ 2010 Profile of International Home Buying Activity. Several factors, including the strength of the dollar, the value and desirability of U.S. real estate, and the emerging economic recovery, continue to drive international interest in owning a home in this country.

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    Developers Aim for Foreign Capital Via Investor Visas

    RISMEDIA, July 9, 2010--(MCT)-By Elaine Walker-Finding traditional bank financing for a mixed-use project in Hollywood, Fla., was highly unlikely in the midst of today's credit crunch.

    That's one reason developer Charles "Chip" Abele turned to an investor visa program as an alternative financing vehicle.

    Abele and his partners in the Gold Coast Florida Regional Center are launching efforts to attract foreign nationals to invest in real estate projects, as a way to secure a green card.

    "The capital markets have basically shriveled up and the banking industry has

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    Staying Connected Abroad

    Saving Money on Your Cell Phone and Internet Usage Overseas

    Technology is a wonderful thing.  Wonderful that is until it doesn't work, or ends up costing us money. This sentiment is never truer than when we travel overseas expecting to use our cell phone or computer. Join us for an informative conversation with travel expert Marianne Schwab on the do's and don'ts for staying connected while you're abroad.

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    Be a part of it - South Florida International Survey

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    The international buyer is an important client and brings additional purchasing power during these times of challenging markets.  NAR has recently conducted an International Survey to identify international market trends and opportunities. 

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    Canadians flock to buy U.S. real estate

    ORLANDO, Fla. – March 19, 2010 – Canadians were the largest group of foreign homebuyers in the United States in 2009, according to the National Association of Realtors – and Florida Home Finders says they accounted for 30 percent of purchases by foreigners in the Sunshine State.

    Canadians find U.S. properties less expensive, and they’re rushing to take advantage of a favorable exchange rate and warmer climate.

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    Florida Realtors announces Haitian relief

    ORLANDO, Fla. – Jan. 15, 2010 – In partnership with the National Association of Realtors® (NAR), Florida Realtors® will make a contribution and collect individual donations to help the Haitian people following this week’s devastating earthquake.

    “We have all been deeply touched by the horrific damage and loss of life caused by the earthquake in Haiti.