foreign buyer: Foreign International Buyers Buy US House = US Visa? - 10/25/11 11:19 AM
Recently, to boost the US housing market, two U.S. senators are preparing to introduce a bill that would allow U.S. resident visa's to foreigners if the foreigner spends at least $500,000 on U.S. Real Estate. It is no surprise that foreigners have been purchasing many homes in New York, South Florida, Southern California, Arizona and other areas of US. This proposed bill would offer visas to any foreigner making an all cash investment of at least $500,000 on residential Real Estate such as a condo unit, town house or private single family house. To be eligible, this amount can be spent … (15 comments)
foreign buyer: Foreign Nationals Purchase Properties in Manhattan New York must read - 11/30/10 02:05 PM
We are Manhattan New York condo agents that specialize in Foreign Nationals purchasing properties here in Manhattan New York. We as Manhattan condo specialists, we work with many international foreigners wanting to invest in Manhattan Real Estate. In addition to educate foreign buyers about the maze of Manhattan Real Estate market, our specialty is facilitate the purchase to ensure the transaction is smooth and successful. Below are some frequent asked questions by our foreign buyers, the answers are formulated by our team of professionals (tax accountants and attorneys who also specialized in foreigners purchase in Manhattan New York.) These answers are … (3 comments)
foreign buyer: Foreigner purchase Manhattan Property FAQ - 11/16/10 12:10 PM
We as Manhattan Real Estate professionals, we work with many international foreigners wanting to invest in Manhattan Real Estate. In addition to educate foreign buyers about the maze of Manhattan Real Estate market, our specialty is facilitate the purchase to ensure the transaction is smooth and successful. Below are some frequent asked questions by our foreign buyers, the answers are formulated by our team of professionals (tax accountants and attorneys who also specialized in foreigners purchase in Manhattan New York.) These answers are general and not case specific. To best address to your specific case, contact us directly at (917)837-8869 or … (6 comments)
foreign buyer: In a world without lock boxes - Manhattan New York - 11/09/10 02:35 PM
Manhattan New York is a big exciting city, everything is different and unique, Manhattan Real Estate is no different. Working as a Real Estate professional in Manhattan New York, I am constantly learning something new when I read Active Rain posts from fellow rainmakers from other parts of the country on how they conduct Real Estate business. Well, I figure it is only fair that I share briefly how on we do business here in Manhattan New York, in a world without lock boxes. In a world without lock boxes, in one showing appointment here in Manhattan New York, at least … (9 comments)
foreign buyer: Manhattan Central Park condos - 10/30/10 12:25 PM
Manhattan Central Park Condos are rare gems in this big city, in Manhattan New York housing market, 85% or more of the properties or residential buildings you see are cooperatives, cooperatives and condominium (condo) buildings has the same exterior looks, so unless you are working a Real Estate professional who is familiar with the housing market, it is hard to distinguish the difference from the outside. With that being said, searching for Manhattan Central Park condos requires market knowledge,especially only 15% of the residential buildings here in Manhattan New York are condominiums and most of the buildings long the Central Park … (9 comments)
foreign buyer: Foreigner Financing In Manhattan New York - 10/24/10 08:50 PM
We work with many Foreigners Financing and buying in Manhattan New York, other than educating our foreign buyers and investors about the Manhattan Real Estate market, we also help them connect to the right mortgage professional if they need financing. In today's market place, lending guidelines are changing in almost daily basis. As a foreigner thinking of purchasing Real Estate here in Manhattan, there are limited financing options available, the specific qualification guidelines that each foreigner buyers must fit into. Below are some of the guidelines, please note that we are NOT a bank, we are NOT mortgage bankers, these are the information provided by our preferred … (5 comments)
foreign buyer: Working with Foreign Buyers - United Nations Status Buyers - 07/07/10 01:21 PM
We work with many foreign buyers including United Nationas Status buyers, some are from out of town and would like to buy a piece of Manhattan Real Estate as long term investment, some buyers are looking for a second home when they are in town, some are relocating to Manhattan New York for career, and some are relocating here because they work for the United Nations. United Nations status buyers are diplomats and some are United Nations employees, they all have different visa status, and as we navigating through the maze of Manhattan Real Estate, it is important to establish a … (1 comments)
foreign buyer: How to work with Foreign Buyers to buy US Real Estate - 05/15/10 11:25 AM
Advising foreigners and non-resident aliens clients on buying and selling Real Estate in New York or other parts of United States requires more than knowing the tax rules. As their agent, you should understand not only what is in the client's mind, but the misinformation and false assumptions that the client brings from his/her home country and culture, in order to explain the options, alternatives and their consequences. Here are some tips that may help you: Learn their background: Language - if their English is poor, and you do not speak their language, bring someone that can speak that language. Learn … (4 comments)
foreign buyer: Foreigner buying in Manhattan NYC Part 3 - financing options for foreign buyers - 05/04/10 10:28 AM
This is Part III of the series Foreigner buying in Manhattan NYC. We are Manhattan Condo Specialists, we help finding suitable condos for first time investors, first time home buyers, parent buying for children and foreigner buying in Manhattan New York. We work with many Foreigners buying in Manhattan NYC, besides knowing the market but we also understand the specific needs of each type of buyers. In today's market place, lending guidelines are changing in almost daily basis. As a foreigner buying in Manhattan, there are some financing options available, although there are specific qualification guidelines that each foreigner buyers must … (2 comments)
foreign buyer: Foreigner buying in Manhattan NYC Part 2 - Steps to Purchasing an Apartment - 04/15/10 07:00 AM
This is a part of series of Foreigner buying in Manhattan NYC: Part 2 we will explain the steps to purchase an apartment here in Manhattan. The steps to purchasing a co-op or a condominium in Manhattan are very similar. (Foreigner buying in Manhattan NYC Part 1: basic knowledge of Condo vs. Coop vs. Condo-op) Once you have found the property on which you would like to place an offer and that you have spoken to a bank or mortgage broker (if financing) to determine a comfortable financing price level. Offers are made orally in Manhattan New York. When you have found the … (5 comments)
foreign buyer: Foreigner buying in Manhattan NYC Part 1: basic knowledge of Condo vs. Coop vs. Condo-op - 04/13/10 10:14 AM
This is part 1 or 3 parts of Foreigner buying in Manhattan NYC: As active and successful Manhattan Real Estate professionals, we often receive inquiries from foreigners wanting to invest in Manhattan New York. It is essential for Foreigner buyers or out of town buyers understand the housing market here in New York city in order for them to decide what is a best investment for them.
Foreigner buying in Manhattan NYC, basic knowledge of Condo vs. Coop vs. Condo-op: Generally coops do not allow foreign buyers to purchase into the building because it causes uncertainty and they know that they will not … (1 comments)
foreign buyer: Foreign National Buyers and Investors buying Manhattan Condos - 04/03/10 07:12 PM
Foreign National buyers and investors buying Manhattan Condos are majority of our clientele, we often have to explain to the buyers about the Manhattan housing market, which consist of Condominiums and Co-Ops. Often, we encounter the question...."Can a Foreign National Buyers and Investors buy a property in a co-op?" Co-op buildings are governed by Co-op Boards, which make every important decision about the building and set building house rules and policies. Among those decisions, Co-Op board of directors approve every potential purchaser. Foreign National Buyers or Investors to buy an apartment in a co-op building are not easy for several reasons: Co-op purchaser approval takes … (5 comments)
foreign buyer: Tips to work with Foreign Nationals to buy US Real Estate! - 01/22/10 10:17 AM
We work with many foreign nationals in buying US Real Estates, as agents we have to educate the buyers not only on the local market condition, but it is crucial to speak to the buyers prior their arrival in United States so you can have a smooth Real Estate transaction. Here are some key questions to ask your foreign national buyers: 1) Does this foreign national buyer have an US bank account? If not, it is important to open a US bank account as soon as possible for future fund transfer. 2) Does this foreign national buyer has any US credit … (4 comments)
foreign buyer: We sell 'AS IS' condition: No Inspection in Manhattan New York Real Estate - 07/12/09 09:31 AM
No inspection in Manhattan New York Real Estate, Where the most of the Real Estate in the country has inspection as part of the negotiation, buyers are allowed to inspect the property once the offer has been made and written and ask the sellers for credits and money back after they inspect the property, in Manhattan New York Real Estate, we sell the Co-Ops and Condos in 'AS IS' condition. No Inspection and "AS IS" condition (in Manhattan New York Real Estate) means all appliances should be in working order, there should not be any visible structural damage, such as leak, cracks in … (3 comments)
foreign buyer: How to work with Foreign Nationals to buy US Real Estate! - 07/10/09 09:28 PM
We work with many foreign nationals in buying US Real Estates, as agents we have to educate the buyers not only on the local market condition, but it is crucial to speak to the buyers prior their arrival in United States so you can have a smooth Real Estate transaction. Here are some key questions to ask your foreign national buyers: 1) Does this foreign national buyer have an US bank account? If not, it is important to open a US bank account as soon as possible for future fund transfer. 2) Does this foreign national buyer has any US credit … (2 comments)
foreign buyer: Foreign and out of town Buyers Must Read - New York city Culture Shock - 07/02/09 05:40 PM
Foreig Buyers and out of town buyers MUST READ before you buy in NYC Foreign Buyers and out of town buyers represent a good portion of our business. The strong demand of investment properties in New York city by foreigners as the news media has been writing about the softer market here in Manhattan. Our team have been serving foreign buyers in Manhattan Real Estate market for a long time, and not only for the foreign buyers, out of town buyers often find Manhattan Real Estate a unique market of its own. Here are few considering factors for Foreign Buyers and … (3 comments)
foreign buyer: True Foreigners who want mortgages in Manhattan New York city - 06/10/09 08:07 AM
Facts about True Foreigners who want mortgages in Manhattan New York city. We work with many foreign nationals buying Manhattan New York city Condominiums and often asked about what to buy in Manhattan and financing requirements for true foreigners. For foreigners that may need financing, the mortgage industry has been changing their guidelines and policy on almost weekly some daily basis. since September 2008 and the subprime crisis. True foreigners (who do not hold working visas) will need to follow the parameters listed below to qualify a loan in Manhattan New York city: (source: Debra D. Bedell from Preferred Empired Mortgage)
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foreign buyer: How to impress your Chinese Clients 2 (Buyers or Sellers)! - 03/06/09 10:16 AM
As Chinese speaking bilingual agent, we service not only the Chinese speaking community, we also helped other foreigners nationals buying in Manhattan New York. Different culture has different ways of doing business, here is some tips to help you impress your Chinese or Asian clients. In case you missed my part one how to impress your Chinese clients here it is. Below are some more etiquettes that is good to know: Business Card Etiquette: Business cards, or 'name cards' as they are known in China, are used more frequently than in the U.S. Business cards are presented with both hands making … (6 comments)
foreign buyer: Pied-à-terre in Manhattan New York Real Estate - 02/18/09 10:22 PM
Pied-à-terre in Manhattan New York Real Estate Definition: a pied-à-terre (French Foot on the ground) is a small living unit typically located in a large city (typically an apartment or a condominium). It typically is used as a temporary second residence, either for part of the year, or part of the work week. Pied-à-terre in Manhattan New York Real Estate interest many buyers who have a primary residences out of town, and especially foreigner buyers want to buy an apartment in Manhattan. Pied-à-terre usage are prohibited by many Co-op buildings in Manhattan New York because they want full time residents to protect the corporation … (8 comments)
foreign buyer: Standard Hotel New York - Bravo Nominated for A-List Award - 02/18/09 07:19 PM
Standard Hotel in the Meat Packing District/West Chelsea designed by Andre Tamás Balázs is nominated for Bravo 2nd Annual A-List Awards. Andre Tamás Balázs the hotelier and residential developer, owns 8 hotels in New York, Miami and Los Angeles, including the Chateau Marmont, The Mercer, The Standard Hollywood, The Standard Downtown LA, The Standard Miami, Sunset Beach, The Raleigh and The Standard, New York, which recently opened in Manhattan's Meatpacking District.
Andre Balazs's residential projects include 40 Mercer Residences in Soho, designed by architect Jean Nouvel; One Kenmare Square with Richard Gluckman and William Beaver House designed by Calvin Tsao.
New York City Manhattan Real Estate, Bilingual Chinese Speaking Real Estate Agent specialize in Manhattan Condominium market such as Resale Condominiums, New Construction, PreConstruction condos. We work with Oversea foreign buyers, Investors. We Specialize in neighborhoods: Upper West Side, Chelsea, Midtown West, Midtown East, Greenwich Village, Soho, Union Square, Financial District in Manhattan, Williamsburg Brooklyn and Long Island City Queens.
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Recently, to boost the US housing market, two U.S. senators are preparing to introduce a bill that would allow U.S. resident visa's to foreigners if the foreigner spends at least $500,000 on U.S. Real Estate.
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