Oct 30th, 2009
Asian Homeownership in U.S. Declines
The 13 million Asians living in the U.S. have historically tended to earn more and have less debt than other minority groups. A recent census report, however, shows that Asians suffered a greater drop in homeownership last year than whites, blacks and Hispanics. The 2008 American Community Survey (ACS) of the U.S. Census found [...]
Oct 6th, 2009
Blue Aisle Special: Commercial Real Estate
If you are an investor who is looking for a great bargain, you might want to set your sights upon commercial real estate. According to experts, an increasing number of investors are deciding to move their capital into real estate. Furthermore, they expect this trend to continue over the next couple of years as the [...]
Sep 29th, 2009
Asia Leads Global Recovery
Asian countries are leading recovery of the global property market, primarily through government stimulus plans, India’s Economic Times reports. The strengthening markets include China, Singapore, India and Vietnam. China appears to be the region leader. Its government-dominated, top-down economy is surging after Chinese banks issued more than $1 trillion in loans in the first half [...]
Sep 24th, 2009
Recovery and Stabilization Evident in International Commercial Markets
Many of the world’s commercial real estate markets are showing some stabilization and recovery at the mid-point 2009, CB Richard Ellis reports. One notable exception is the United States where vacancy rates in the office, industrial and retail property markets continued to rise in the second quarter of 2009. Positive developments in international commercial [...]
Sep 23rd, 2009
U.S. and France Share Property Listings
Some 300,000 U.S. Realtor® listings in Florida, California, Las Vegas and Washington, D.C. have been translated into French for display at the website of the Federation Nationale de l’Immobilier (FNAIM), NAR’s association partner in France. As of mid-September, Realtors® affiliated with participating local Realtor® Association MLSs can display at their website their choice of more [...]
Sep 20th, 2009
Summarizing The Current Market Conditions Of The Americas
Recently, while attending the 2009 FIABCI-USA Fall Business Conference, I had the opportunity to listen to Mr. Dean Lapointe, Director and President Americas Committee of FIABCI. Mr. Lapointe presented a synopsis of the market conditions of the Americans. First, to qualify, the presentation was geared towards the residential investment market and did not touch on the well [...]
Aug 29th, 2009
Changes in Housing Prices in Past Year
Housing prices are a bellwether of economic conditions. According to The Global Property Guide current inflation-adjusted report for house price changes for the year ending 1Q 2009, the house prices in Switzerland, Thailand, Austria, and Israel increased. House prices also increased in China-Shanghai but at a substantially lower rate than the previous year. A few countries [...]
Aug 29th, 2009
New Zealand Is Best Destination for British Expats
British expatriates named New Zealand the most preferable country for relocation, due to the combination of affordable real estate prices, agreeable tax system, and natural environment. Of the 2,000 Britons surveyed, 86 percent say their lives are better than before they moved and 92 percent say they are happier, despite the poor economy. New Zealand ranked [...]
Aug 27th, 2009
Innovative Eco-Friendly Design & Architecture
Increasing interest throughout the world in “green” is spurring innovative eco-friendly design and architecture, from the Gwanggyo Power Center to the incredible surrealist Zira Zero Island. Enjoy some of the creative green and futuristic designs found across the globe: Gwanggyo Power Center Lindal Cedar Homes Madrid International Convention Center Seawater Vertical Farm Shanghai Tower Sino-Singapore Tianjin Eco-City [...]
Aug 24th, 2009
Real Estate Opportunities Grow In Central Eastern Europe Region
Central Eastern Europe Region (CEE) offers attractive investment opportunities in real estate, Business Week reports. An analysis by CB Richard Ellis indicates the following: Commercial property prices in the region’s capitals are down double digits year-on-year. The current return on investment averages around 10 percent and is likely to grow. Warsaw and [...]
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