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property: International Investment increasing in the U.S. - 01/10/07 10:23 PM
The world is getting smaller every day.  With an increasing global economy, anytime can be a good time to sell property.  South Koreans are on a home-buying spree in several U.S. cities, including New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Atlanta, according to an International Herald Tribune article. Their purchases are spurred by a May 2006 Korean policy that allows individuals to invest as much as $1 million overseas, the relative strength of the Korean won and the sagging U.S. housing market, the newspaper says. South Koreans' investment in U.S. residential real estate is expected to total $2 billion in 2006, … (4 comments)

property: Bid on Vacant Properties - 12/21/06 08:24 PM
New York City Housing Authority ("Authority") seeks sealed bids for the sale of the five groups of real properties comprising two vacant lots and 29 vacant single-family houses located in Greater Jamaica and one vacant house situated on North Shore Staten Island.The properties are being offered in an "As Is" physical condition. Beginning December 12, 2006, please consult NYCHA for the properties' street addresses and other particulars, inspection times (scheduled between January 3, 2007 and January 12, 2007) and the Bidder's Information Packet.
The Authority's acceptance of all bids will be subject to the approval of the United States Department of … (0 comments)

property: Invest In Future Vacations - 12/18/06 10:50 PM
If you regularly visit the same place, you may want to consider investing in real estate there.  The truth is that second homes are no longer only for the wealthy.  On the other hand, the hard to read stock market, and an economy that is slowly climbing out of the doldrums, point to frugal budgeting.  But attractive interest rates and respectable returns on real estate investment have made second home mortgages worth considering.
More than likely you will not add a vacation home to your investment portfolio strictly for diversification.  But if you're already spending time every year in the same location … (1 comments)

property: Let the Inspection help you decide - 12/12/06 11:34 PM
A home inspection will inform you of any problems or defects.  This information could help your decisions in buying a property or what price you are willing to pay; thats why its essential that you select an inspector carefully.  As your real estate professional, I can help you find a qualified inspector.  Your inspector ahould be a full-time, reputable professional who carries errors and omissions insurance and is a member of the American Society of home Inspectors (ASHI).
You should attend the inspection and request to be provided with a written report within two to three days.  If you have any questions schedule an appointment so everything can be clarified.  A good inspection … (2 comments)

 

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