International
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Fact of the Day: African languages
Africa is by far the most linguistically diverse continent, with approximately 2000 languages by some counts. Some 50 African languages have more than half a million speakers each. Tonality - tones based on pitch levels to indicate semantic or grammatical distinction - is a common feature of indigenous African languages.
Number of Global Millionaires Rising Again
Posted in Real Estate on June 25, 2010 by Kevin Brass: Of the myriad of annual studies measuring everything from home buying habits to the favorite ice cream of billionaires, the Merrill Lynch/CapGemini World Wealth Report is one of my favorites.
The report primarily tracks the number of wealthy people in the world, the volume of people who can call themselves millionaires.
365 Things To Do In South Florida
Whether you are a South Florida resident or a visitor to our paradise, you need to visit this Facebook page to check out 365 Things To Do In South Florida - and tons of them are FREE - absolutely FREE. Be sure to check out all the Fourth of July Celebrations happening this weekend in South Florida.
365 Things To Do In Coral Gables
Check out another great Facebook page - this one is all about great things to do in Coral Gables - and so many of them are FREE. For this holiday weekend, be sure to check out Fourth of July Celebrations in the Gables.
Here's the page desription: Coral Gables is truly, The City Beautiful. Beautiful architecture, homes, shops restaurants and people. This city is filled with tons of things to see and do! Have your own favorites? Let us know and we'll share!
365 Things to Do in Miami and the Beaches
Check out this great Facebook page that has links to all kinds of great things to do - including tons of FREE things. For this holiday weekend - checkout Fourth of July Celebrations throughout Miami and on Miami Beach!
Miami-Dade Pending Home Sales Increase 53 Percent from a Year Ago
Congress Approves Extensions to Homebuyer Tax Credit and Flood Insurance Program
Miami, FL – Total pending home sales – including single-family and condominiums - in Miami-Dade County increased 53 percent in June 2010 compared to June 2009, from 6,761 to 10,366, and decreased less than one percent, from 10,456 to 10,366, compared to the previous month according to the Realtor Association of Greater Miami and the Beaches (RAMB) and the Southeast Florida Multiple Listing Service (SEFMLS).
RAMB Market Focus - May 2010
May 2010 Edition of RAMB Market Focus is now available on line plus an archive of all previous issues: http://www.miamire.com/ramb-market-focus-1
RAMB Market Focus is the premier resource for current real estate information, statistics and market conversations with buyers and sellers.
Beat the Heat: How to Treat illnesses Caused by Too Much Sun
RISMEDIA, June 8, 2010-By Danielle Braff -(MCT)--Bring on the beach days and lazy picnics: Summer has arrived. But be careful.
Luxury Homes Languish as Wall Street Pinches Wealthy
RISMEDIA, June 4, 2010-By Kathleen Lynn-(MCT)--Looking for a bargain?
Actor Eddie Murphy's 30-room Englewood, N.J., mansion, which went on the market in 2004 for $30 million, can be yours for $12.75 million.
And hip-hop entrepreneur Russell Simmons' 35,000-square-foot mansion in Saddle River, N.J., — offered for $23.9 million in 2007 — is now listed for $13.9 million, not much more than the $13.5 million Simmons paid in 2001.
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.
Add a Skype Button To Your Webpage/Blog
For anyone who uses Skype, especially if you deal with a lot of international clients, here's an easy way to add a Skype button to your website/blog so they can easily get in contact with you or your company. Click Here
Miami-Dade Pending Home Sales Increase 54 Percent Compared to May 2009
Miami, FL – Total pending home sales – including single-family and condominiums - in Miami-Dade County increased 54 percent in May 2010 compared to May 2009 and .62 percent, from 10,392 to 10,456, compared to the previous month and Realtor Association of Greater Miami and the Beaches (RAMB) and the Southeast Florida Multiple Listing Service (SEFM
comScore Releases April 2010 U.S. Online Video Rankings
Vevo Scales Rankings in Online Video Market, Attracting 1 out of 4 Viewers in April
Foreign buyers are flocking to Florida condos again
Canadians, Brazilians -- even some Chinese -- are buying up Florida condos, sometimes in bulk. The lure: rock-bottom prices.
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