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With ambitious construction and development programs, world class leisure and entertainment facilities and rapidly expanding infrastructure, Dubai has established itself as the commercial and leisure capital of the Middle East; as well as one of the most exciting tourist destinations in the world. DAMAC Properties, the largest private developer and luxury provider in the UAE, [...]
By Katja Huitikka & Julie Page 2006 saw direct investment into European real estate reach record levels with total transaction volumes of €242 billion – up 39% on 2005. Although the UK, Germany, and France continued to dominate market activity in 2006, accounting for 64% of total volumes, there was significant growth in Central and [...]
Procrastination in our workaday world is generally not a virtue…unless taxes on real estate transactions are involved. Rising real estate values have created opportunities for real estate investors to improve their positions by doing tax-free exchanges of investment property. Property held for investment or business use and sold at a profit is subject to capital [...]
by Bruce Fenton For many, part of the “American Dream” is owning real property. Prior to completing the purchase a buyer is typically asked by his real estate agent, and later by the title company handling the sale, how title is to be held. Titling is held as important for a variety of reasons. Understanding [...]
by Bruce Fenton Ever dream of owning a home in Aspen?—haven for movie stars, sports heroes, and others of unimaginable wealth? Even there, where the common second home goes for middle to high seven figures, it may be possible for the common millionaire to “buy in,” thanks to a more affordable arrangement being offered by [...]
Little is more important to many people than their home… and few things are more important to the economy than homes and household formation. The average American gets married around age 25-26. The first child comes along about two years later. This household buys its first home around age 33 and buys their largest, trade [...]
We hear plenty of speculation today about a housing bubble on the horizon, leading to fears of an imminent housing price crash. Yet, the continued boom in housing prices does not show signs of waning. And, since many have plans to eventually sell homes as part of a retirement plan, this is an issue that [...]
In his summary of the economic State of the Union last week, President Bush rightly focused on the strength of the housing industry, a pillar of growth that shows no signs of weakening after a boom that has lasted for years. The Census Bureau reported that housing starts rose in December to their highest level [...]
Over the past several months, we have talked to many of our clients about their accounts. There’s one message we continually hear: “I am tired of low interest rates on my money!” As we searched diligently for an investment that would have potential for income and dividend gains with limited market risks, we found such [...]
Today, many investors would gladly trade the uncertainty of the stock market for the certainty of collecting a rent check from commercial real estate. However, short of hitting the lottery, most would find it difficult to come up with the money to buy a piece of the skyline or their favorite shopping center. In 1960, [...]