Monday, March 31, 2014

U.S. home prices rise in June to recovery of the sector: CoreLogic

Prices of homes in the U.S. climbed in June and is estimated to increase to more recent signs of recovery in the housing market, according to data on Tuesday showed CoreLogic.

Index CoreLogic home price climbed 1.9 percent from May and accelerated by 11.9 percent since June last year.

Excluding complex sales, prices were slightly stronger, rising 1.8 percent in the month and 11 percent from June 2012.

Complex sales are those in which the lender allows a homeowner in trouble selling the house for less than the value of the outstanding mortgage.

The acceleration in prices from a year ago was in line with the report closely watched S & P / Case-Shiller, which showed that prices rose 12.2 percent year on year in May.

CoreLogic's report predicted more gains for the housing market, and estimated that prices will rise 1.8 percent in July. That would imply an increase of 12.5 percent.

"The U.S. housing market experienced strong price appreciation in the first half of 2013 and our forecast indicates a double-digit growth by July," said CoreLogic CEO Anand Nallathambi said in a statement.

The recovery in the housing sector has gained pace this year, with tight supply driving prices upward. However, higher interest rates on mortgages involve a potential problem if they cause fear and exit from the market of potential buyers.

Saturday, March 29, 2014

The housing bubble in the United States has become

It's just my opinion, but both markets are moving in the direction you should move . The bag seems to go down and gold up. And if that's what you want to do, who am I to be contrary ?
But for today , let's focus on the real estate market in the world's largest economy . Where is the housing market headed?

" The Miami area is exploding ," says a friend who I visited yesterday.

"I live in Key Biscayne and the price of homes has risen 20 % over the last year in my neighborhood. It's like before the crisis. "

" Everyone speaks Spanish , so I thought the new tenants would come from Colombia and Mexico . But it is quite the opposite. Those most buy are the Russians , followed by the French. I guess the Russians have much money. As for the French, Miami sure is cheap compared to Paris. "

" The third largest group of buyers are Brazilians. It seems they also have a lot of money and as everybody knows here , Miami is the best place in America to live if you are Latin American . "

"Argentines are fourth. They come to Miami because they believe that Argentina 's economy is heading for a new crisis. They may be right about this. "

The price of real estate has returned to the front . Cement and brick seems to have traced the flight across the country.

In Miami , the market is led by foreigners. In Long Island ( New York ), large buyers come from Wall Street. As reported by the New York Times :

More ... no sure sign that the waste that characterized the pre-crisis stage has returned to the Hamptons that many blue signs "Constructions Farrell " multiply in the landscape, along with multimillion dollar homes advertised. It is a process that they call " Farrellización " , not just joy .
" We are busier than ever," said Joe Farrell, President of Farrell stuctures ...

With a customer base consisting mainly of bankers on Wall Street , Mr. Farrell has more than 20 new homes under construction or ready to be built. This makes it the largest builder in the area. And plan to do more , many of these luxury homes even before the buyer is located.

What do you think about this Robert Shiller housing boom ?
" The real estate market is a market with bullish and bearish cycles cycles " told CNBC, " and now is the time to buy."

But " none of this is real, the market has become very speculative."

California has risen and fallen like a roller coaster for decades, but not going towards anything. That is what we have become markets , driven by irrational exuberance .

" For the long term buyer , the fact that prices go up means nothing because even arises sell."

The newspaper The Wall Street Journal , meanwhile, has focused the same story with a negative angle .

"The return of McMansion " he reported, " is conditioned by the rules of which are tightening credit to those who purchase their primary residence ."

The latter do not have much money or a solid credit history . The builders prefer to build for a client with older and richer. Why? Because that 's where the real money .

Downtown Baltimore , meanwhile, seems to resist the latest trends in the U.S. housing market. In real terms , the price of housing has fallen in the last 80 years. But even ' Charm City ' seems to have gained the real estate train. Recently, we found some bargains and some surprisingly robust buyers.

When my wife and I went back there after 18 years in Europe, we seek a small apartment in the heart of the city. We buy and renew . Then we realized that we needed a new bigger house. Although we had no children, there was always someone to visit.

And most importantly , we did not like living in an apartment, at least not in Baltimore. Our building had a doorman, a meeting of neighbors, etc. . We could not get along with everyone !

So we decided to sell the apartment . We hope thereby suffer losses after toil away so much money to renew it. But surprisingly a buyer appeared almost immediately , willing to pay a good price for our home.

Even in Baltimore , the housing market was booming. I imagine it .
regards,

Bill Bonner.

Bill Bonner is the founder and president of Agora Inc. , based in Baltimore , USA . He is the author of the books " Financial Reckoning Day" and " Empire of Debt" that were listed on the New York Times bestseller .

Thursday, March 27, 2014

The smallest apartment in New York: 9m2 around 1,000 euros per month

Only 9m2. For the size it would appear that we are talking about a bathroom but in reality it is a full apartment in New york, the smallest of the entire city. Its dimensions are similar to those of a cell in any prison, except that here the incarceration costs 942 euros per month and does not include food.

The apartment is in a building in Harlem, at 14 Covent Avenue and has been for rent since signing Douglas Elliman. Among the features of the notice the light and space "generous" cabinet stands. "The study is small, clean and is renovated," says the description.
If a few months ago were criticized the microapartamentos promoted by New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg, between 20 and 35 m2, this new offering is a step further in the new trend of living in small matchboxes.

Monday, March 24, 2014

Mortgage crisis in the U.S. is just: foreclosures fall to seven-year low

The housing crisis that began six years ago in the U.S. is coming to an end after foreclosures come down to its lowest in nearly seven years in November.

According to a report from RealtyTrac , 113,454 default notices , auction and recovery, a drop of 15 % compared to October were sent. The figure represents the lowest level since December 2006.

The firm explained that 52.826 processes however , the slowest pace since December 2005 began.

"While some of the decline can be attributed to seasonality, the depth and breadth of the fall delivery is strong evidence that we are entering the last part of this crisis," said Daren Blomquist , vice president of RealtyTrac .

"In a year , all this will end ," he told Bloomberg Kenneth Rosen , chairman of the Fisher Center for Urban Economics and Real Estate at the University of California at Berkeley.

Sales up

Meanwhile, the discounts before the holidays boosted retail sales in November.

The Commerce Department reported yesterday that purchases 0.7 % , the fastest pace since June increased after a 0.6 % advance in October. Economists surveyed by Bloomberg and Reuters had expected sales , which represent about 30 % of consumer spending , will experience an increase of 0.6 %.

Calls core sales, which exclude autos, food services, gasoline and building materials , rose 0.5 % after increasing 0.7 % adjusted for the previous month.

This suggests that household spending will likely rebound from the worst performance in nearly four years recorded in the third quarter .

"We are getting a tailwind by lower gasoline prices , winds significant tail for greater wealth through stocks and real estate and last but certainly not least , an acceleration in wages ," said Bloomberg Joseph LaVorgna , chief U.S. economist at Deutsche Bank. "We're going in the right direction."

lower deficit

Meanwhile , the budget deficit narrowed more than expected in November as higher employment and rising incomes encouraged markets to a record high for the month.

Fiscal revenue rose 12.8 % from October to U.S. $ 182,500 million , while spending fell 4.8% to U.S. $ 317,700 million, according to the Treasury Department . As a result , the gap was U.S. $ 135,200 million , lower than the $ 140 billion projected .

Thus, in the first two months of fiscal 2014, the deficit reached
U.S. $ 226,800 million, compared to U.S. $ 291,100 million for the same period last year.

Friday, March 21, 2014

Pharrell Williams raises the price of his apartment in Miami

Pharrell Williams , artist multi-faceted singer- songwriter and designer, is to increase the selling price of his luxury apartment in Miami. Very popular , the artist has won a Grammy Award for Pop Duo of the Year Get Lucky in collaboration with the French Daft Punk.

The artist quadra had made ​​a strong impression at the ceremony because of his enormous hat designer . He then put up for auction on eBay and collected the sum of 32 000 euros for its association From One Hand to Another which helps troubled youth.

A gourmet Pharrell ...

Star hat wanted to sell his duplex for $ 10.9 million , or 8.4 million euros . A career that peaked as soon as the price of his apartment climbs . Indeed , he asked 99,000 dollars on the original price which is now 10,999,000 dollars.

Purchased in 2007 for $ 12 million , the sublime apartment on the 40th floor of a building in Brickell Avenue offers breathtaking views of Biscayne Bay in Miami. With a total surface of 843 m² , it features 5 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, several terraces, a pool and a summer kitchen.

Friday, March 14, 2014

6 Reasons why investment property real estate in Florida

I invite you to take the next few minutes to learn the truth about the real estate market , how it compares with other methods the advantages and why it is such a lucrative form of investment . Many potential investors will say , " I need to get into the property market investment FLORIDA " , especially considering the current stock market fluctuations and the HOT market for investment properties , but simply do not know the facts about Orlando property investing and how to use the method of sale and leaseback property management .

When the last time the financial adviser or your broker tried to convince you that moving a portion of your assets to purchase investment property in Florida is a good idea ? Never right ? " Why " is simple . Not earn commissions when you buy investment property in Florida . It is also likely that you probably have never had a comparison of "apples to apples " stocks against Florida Investment Property quite like the one you see here .

Reason 1 :
Strength: Banks characteristics loan money will not buy stocks . The banks , however , to compete hard in loan money to buy investment property in Florida . The first question should be, " why is this ?" We have to do with risk management , which we will discuss later . The fact that banks want to loan you money to buy Florida Investment Property creates a situation that would call POWER .

Suppose you have $ 10,000 to put in some type of investment. If you choose to buy $ 10,000 worth of stocks, you own just the $ 10,000 of stock . Pretty simple. However , suppose you choose to invest this $ 10000 investment property in Florida using a 90 % mortgage (which in many cases can go up to 95-100 % mortgages in today's market ) , you will own the $ 100,000 investment property in Florida . If both of your investments were to appreciate by 10 % , the actual gain with your stocks would be $ 1000 where your actual gain with Florida Investment Property would be $ 10,000. This equates to a real return on investment of 10% against a 100 % return on investment. That's what we call power.

Strength: Real Estate of Florida vs. stocks
The traditional argument against Florida Investment Property Investing (mainly from stock brokers ) was always " I can take an average of 10 % of stocks with little effort so why would you invest in property investment by Orlando believes that only 6 - 7% ANNUALLY ? " This view does not take into account the strength figuring .

If you take the above statement to be true and to compare ACTUAL numbers, stock investment gained 10% of the initial $ 10,000 value (or $ 1000 ) and Property Investment Investment Orlando won 6% of the original $ 100,000 value ( or $ 6000) . This is still a real return of 10% vs. 60 % . It is difficult to see which investment provides a greater immediate return on investment. Moreover , these numbers do not take into account any income from your property during the year , or essential tax advantages to owning property , which we will discuss later .

Reason 2 :
Value : As mentioned previously , if you invest $ 10,000 in buying stocks , you own $ 10,000 in stocks ( a fairly obvious point ) . If you invest $ 10,000 in the purchase of investment property in Orlando using the power of a 90 % mortgage , you own $ 100,000 investment property right of Orlando ; Well , only if you paid retail for your property . Any savvy investor will tell you that there are excellent deals available in Orlando investment property , you just need to find them .

What if you bought a $ 100000 property happened to be worth $ 110,000 the day you bought ? Happens The answer is yes , all the time . If you keep your eyes open and you're willing to " go through the numbered " to find the good deals are all around you . You may ask yourself , why would anybody sell a $ 110,000 property for $ 100,000 ?

Value : Making money when you buy.
The reasons are endless as to why a quick sale is desired, but just to name a few : job relocation , divorce , an estate established or perhaps a current evaluation of the property simply was not before the sale. By " finding this NEGOTIATION " have completed two things .

You have added $ 10,000 to your asset column in the form of justice .

You create extra strength for you as the value of your property increases ( a gain of 6.10 % to $ 110 thousand is better than a gain of 10.6 % to $ 100 thousand ! ) Remember , you make money in Orlando investment property when you buy , not when you sell .

Reason 3 :
Control: Take our hypothesis one step further . When you buy the $ 10,000 worth of stocks , what can you do to increase its value ? If we follow the previous assumption , you have invested $ 10,000 using a mortgage 90 % to buy a property $ 100 000 that has a real value of $ 110000 because " found too . " So what can you do to further increase the value of new property $ 110,000 you ?

It's amazing what a cleaning , just to adorn and a paint job can do to increase the value of a property . Only a few hundred dollars well spent can lead to huge profits of the investment property of Orlando . The property $ 110 000 with a little effort could easily be worth $ 115 thousand , $ 120 thousand or more practically overnight ! You have to do any of this work yourself ? Absolutely not if you want to do that sort of thing then have at it, but if not, simply hire done and accept the slightly lower net profit.

Reason 4 :
Higher tax situation : Tax code in the United States linked to reward investors who make housing and other property available to the population . When you invest in stocks , tax in some of the highest rates in the tax code . When you invest in property investment by Orlando , undergoing one of the best tax positions in the business world . Remember the wealthy that hold substantial portions of their assets in property investment by Orlando ? Tax advantages are one of the main reasons this is true .

Continuing with the above example , say that you have completed " their trading you" with $ 10,000 invested with a 90 % to mortgage to buy the property $ 100,000 assessed for $ 110000 (because they " found a lot " ) , which have improved to say, $ 115 000 to the cost of other $ 1000 in cleaning etc. assume that one year passes and the property investment market in Orlando rose by 6 % , your property would be worth $ 122 000 now . so far, so good right ? If you're like most people, you may want to spend some of your hard earned money .

Do the numbers. Have a mortgage at current rates that started at $ 90,000 and after a year's worth of payments (the majority of which is tax deductible ) you still owe approximately $ 89,000 . However , your property is now worth about $ 122,000 . If you were to refinance at 90 % once again , would you take out a new mortgage of about $ 110000 . This will leave you with about $ 21,000 in cash in your pocket . Now , the big question you have to pay tax on that money ? Absolutely Not it sell the property or you have made ​​a "master GAIN " . You just borrow money from you . You are able to do what you want with that money , free of any tax. Obviously , a good strategy is to buy two more properties just like the first your deal !

Also , we have not taken into account the fact that all payments of interest in this property are tax deductible . In addition , you are also able to underestimate the same property and all its contents for additional tax advantages if you choose to do so .

Be fair and compare the tax position of the Orlando property investment scenario with stocks. Assume that the initial stock investment $ 10,000 increased by 10 % in the first year , creating a profit of $ 1,000 and wish to have access to it . If you drag it out , you will pay from 20 to 28 % (or higher) in capital gains tax in order to gain access to this money . This reduces your net profit to $ 800 ( actual 8% ) or less, depending on the tax situation. Compare that to Orlando Investment Property and start to get the picture.

Reason 5 :
Limit your exposure to risk
Risk Management : Do you remember when we said at the top that banks would compete hard in loan you money in Orlando Investment Property ? Answering " why" is very simple. Low risk . Banks suffer little if any risk when loaning money on Orlando Investment Property due to stable, solid market growth rate properties , as well as the fact that if you defaulted on your payments will simply sell the property to another . This is in direct contrast to the volatile stock market, which can vary daily with sharp increases and decreases in value . Furthermore , banks realize that a property is not going anywhere , and many investors know all too well about the com and other types of businesses that were there yesterday and today .

This is all not to say that buying investment property in Orlando is not going down periodically , however the dips are much less dramatic than can be held in stock , turns out that the willingness of banks to loan money to property .

Reason 6 :
Protecting peace of mind .
Finally , now that we understand the value of strength and risk management realize that a profit of 6% Investment Property Orlando " beats the pants off " a stock gain 10% real return on investment by a wide margin (about 50 % , not taking into account various factors that can increase this number such as tax advantages , income on property etc. ... ) owning good , solid Orlando investment Property allows you to sleep at night, or going on extended vacation without worrying about column of your assets . This is directly opposed to holding a substantial percentage of your assets in stocks.

Tuesday, March 11, 2014

Florida Secretary of Commerce highlights your state business relationship with RD

The Florida Secretary of Commerce Gray Swoope , spoke of having trade relations with the U.S. State said Dominican Republic during his speech as coorador Monthly Luncheon at the American Chamber of Commerce of the Dominican Republic ( AMCHAMDR ) in which also starred Eric Silagy , President of Florida power & Light, who spoke of the important energy to invest in economic development. Both speakers are part of a trade mission coming to Florida and includes nearly fifty representatives of companies from different sectors and several state executive authorities .

Before starting the presentations the signing of an agreement between Association of Real Estate Companies of the Dominican Republic and the National Association of Realtors U.S. was performed. Represented by Sherri Lynn Meadows of Florida Realtors, Emil Montas , president of the Association of Real Estate Companies and Gary Thomas of the National Association of Realtors U.S. . This agreement is a partnership of good will that attests that each feature is recommended for real estate professionals who share the same code of ethics canal.

The agreement of goodwill is a collaboration between the parties and their members with the objective of increasing real estate transactions in and out . With Florida being so close to the Dominican Republic and also strong business relationship that both have with this firm is allowed a closer connection between Florida and the Dominican Republic in terms of real estate.

Swoope recalled that in 2013 trade between Florida and the country was 5,300 million dollars, which puts the Dominican Republic in the ninth on Florida 's trading partners . " The Free Trade Agreement has opened up new opportunities," said the representative of the state government.

Meanwhile, Eric Silagy made ​​a review of the experience he had on his way to Florida to have the cheapest electricity rates in the United States , based on the conversion of matrix to a dominance of natural gas and renewable at the expense of coal and other power generation sources .

Before the intervention of the speakers , Máximo Vidal , President of AMCHAMDR , addressed the guests. He focused his speech precisely in the energy issue . "In the Dominican Republic it is essential that , once and for all , let us deal with a sense of commitment to solving our energy crisis . The present moment in which we live, where in different areas of society calls for the start of the process that allows complete Electrical Covenant under the Act of National Development Strategy , it is ideal to know how in Florida have managed to have a reliable , affordable , and especially sustainable electrical system. Sure there are details that make best practices, " said the manager of the Chamber.

Vidal said the American Chamber of Commerce of the Dominican Republic believes that the solution to the sustained crisis of the national electricity sector through the signing of the Covenant Electrical and comply with its contents. " This Covenant must be the result of the active participation of those directly involved in the sector, but also of all the entities represented in the Economic and Social Council (CES ), a body of recognized consensus in the Constitution." For the organization, transparent dialogue should serve to develop concrete actions to resolve the problems affecting the sector and ensure its sustainability by respecting the rule of law . " These solutions must be addressed from a holistic view with an eye on the long term. So, given the importance neuralgic electricity for stability and social welfare , national competitiveness and business development , " Vidal said.

To AMCHAMDR fundamental aspects to look for the solution of this problem and should be included in the Electrical Covenant investments are increasingly cheap, efficient and environmentally friendly generation, to improve the transmission and infrastructure, management systems and technologies that reduce distribution losses to acceptable minimum and marketing , and educating the public about the need for us to make rational use of electricity.

" The Electric Covenant must create the conditions for its focus on the most urgent areas that contribute most to the current and ongoing " bleeding " of the interconnected national grid : transmission and distribution. If the state fails to improve both areas and leads to optimal levels , including the timely payment of invoices for the purchase of energy, send a positive signal that will serve to engage investors to install more generation from cheaper and cleaner sources " said Máximo Vidal. He also stated that it is in this area, that of generating energy, in which the private sector has shown signs of accountability, efficiency , commitment and be ready to continue bringing the parent into possible more efficient and cost levels.

Finally, the chief executive of the Chamber said in the dialogue leading to the Covenant must also address the role to be played by generation based on renewable energy sources , so that the incentives and conditions relevant to your priorities are understood appropriate development , " while supporting the energy efficiency technologies for end users of all kinds deserve in order to attack the problem also from the demand side is given ."

Private island for sale for $ 110 million in the Florida Keys

Pumpkin Key, a private island in the Florida Keys - Part of the exclusive community of Ocean Reef and less than an hour from Miami - has just been put on the property market for $ 110 million, announced Russell Post, executive director Russell Sotheby International Realty, the leader in residential real estate in Ocean Reef's signature.

Pumpkin Key offers a unique blend of seclusion, splendor and comfort.

Part of one of the most prestigious communities in the nation , members of which are included in a list of " who's who of American business " and is distinguished by its streets , gigantic marinas and tennis airport 4456 meters capable of accepting business aircraft of all sizes .

The paradise of 26 acres , dotted with palm trees and bougainvillea , is literally a " club within a club" .

Reviewed by those seeking privacy and security , access to all the amenities of Ocean Reef , and also appreciate the convenience of being able to do a helicopter tour ten minutes to the bustling South Beach Miami .

The main house faces west facing sunset and features a spectacular estate on one level with pool.

The island includes two cottages caretaker , the apartment for a captain, private office and its own marina .

Monday, March 10, 2014

Real estate in the United States: Blackstone buys 16,000 homes.

Prices rising faster than expected, Blackstone Group LP, the largest private landowner in the United States , was quick to spend more than 2.5 billion U.S. to buy 16 000 single family homes for rent.

These acquisitions are in addition to those already made by the company and the value reaching U.S. $ 1 billion in October , when Blackstone spent U.S. $ 100 million per week for the purchase of homes, according to Stephen Schwarzman , its president .

"The market is moving much faster than anyone could have imagined ," said Jonathan Gray, global head of real estate, in an interview with Blackstone headquarters in New York.

New target markets

In the United States , Blackstone is the largest investor in single family rental homes , focusing its acquisitions in nine severely affected by the crisis markets , Atlanta to Phoenix, via Chicago , Las Vegas, Northern California and South , as well as Miami, Orlando and Tampa , Florida.

The company , along with Colony Capital LLC and Thomas Barrack Two Harbors Investment Corp. (SBY ) wishes to transform a sector dominated by small investors in a new class of institutional asset market , according to JP Morgan Chase & Co. ( JPM ) , could be worth 1.5 trillion U.S. .

The Gold Rush

The market, dominated until now by smallholders , could total 12 million homes and up to twice the size of the institutional multifamily market, according to a recent note by JP Morgan analysts led by Anthony Paolone . " A corporate structure around which include institutional capital is logical ," they explain.

Blackstone , which started last year 's round of acquisitions, trying to outrun the real estate recovery as price increases in the U.S. exceeded economists' forecasts , the regions most affected by the crash is being identified more quickly.

The S & P / Case- Shiller on property values ​​in 20 U.S. cities index rose 4.3 % in the 12 months ending in October , the most impressive 12-month increase since May 2010, according to the group . Prices will increase by 3.3% in 2013 , after an estimated 4.5% increase last year, according to the median estimate of 15 economists surveyed property and analysts by Bloomberg News.

Blackstone makes its acquisitions through seized property and selling auction in which banks accept less than the mortgage amount owed ​​to them , 5 million homeowners who lost their homes in the United States since the market peak in 2006.

Cash

Blackstone bought so quickly that it " stores " more than half of the acquired homes, the time to finalize the transaction and hire staff and contractors needed to renovate and rent, said Jonathan Gray. As he said , about 30 days are needed to get a home state and up to 30 days for rent.

Blackstone ultimately derive benefit from rising property prices. In the meantime, they generate income and cash flows, concluded Mr. Gray.

Rental investment in Florida

With its superb sandy beaches , its concentration of amusement parks and its climate , Florida is a popular destination, and its real estate market is booming . In addition, there is no income tax in the state of Florida , the only tax is paid to the IRS federal tax and particularly favorable for rental investments in Florida.

The attraction of the Florida real estate market is confirmed by the many foreign buyers, primarily Canadians , Brazilians , Venezuelans , but also Russians, Chinese and Europeans , with a euro above $ 1.30 still benefit from the opportunities that offers the real estate market in Florida. Investors generally paying cash appropriated 25 % of goods sold in recent years in Florida. In 2011 , property purchases by foreigners in the U.S. exceeded 73% all transactions by foreigners in 2010, more than $ 82 billion in sales volume between 30 March 2010 and 30 March 2011 .

Real estate purchases are attractive to investors because of property prices affordable despite the rise in the past 18 months, the funding is still difficult for U.S. banks , good rental investment opportunities in Florida are available.

In 2012 , the number of building permits issued in the United States increased by 4.5% and reached its highest level since late 2008 , indicating a recovery in the market in 2012. The months of January and February 2012 were the best of the past five years for the resale of properties . The increase in sales was about the same throughout the state of Florida.

The rental investment in Florida to this day remains a secure and profitable investment for any investor seeking diversified its real estate in Florida. Attractive prices , favorable investment legislation but also strong demand for long-term leases are in the Orlando area a very attractive place to invest .

The latest report from the Association of Realtors ( Realtors Florida ) confirmed the recovery of the real estate market in Florida. Since 2012, the property still about 15 fewer days on the market before finding a buyer and prices have increased by over 12% compared to 2011.

- 2/Quels types of goods we sell?

We sell as diverse as Florida offers property, with access to all properties for sale in Central Florida , whether apartments, Villas , located in a posh locality as Dr. Phillips , Windermere or Celebration but also in exclusive golf clubs often offering several courses , clubhouse, tennis courts, fitness rooms and conference rooms, swimming pool, restaurants etc. . The individulles houses in residential neighborhoods , usually ranging between $ 80,000 and $ 150,000 prize, which cause more offers, often sold in a few days and investors snapped to modernize and rent.

We offer luxury properties with ceiling heights and dizzying volumes, huge windows , a lake , with docks , offering superb views of several million dollars.

These goods are purchased by our customers either as an investment or for personal use, sometimes even two , since the rental market strengthens in Florida, and Florida law favors the owner.

- 3 / What are the new real estate in Orlando?

Since mid- 2012, Lennar , a builder Floridian has restarted a real estate project buried for the housing crisis in 2007. A draft 3500 homes over the next 10 years, apartments and townhouses , combining two aquatic centers , but also a third Golf clubhouse and several restaurants. The site will be divided into two separate locations:

Country Club at Champions Gate

Country Club at Champions Gate, with 600 to 700 family houses is for residents and long-term tenants .

The community will be kept and buyers will be able to use the facilities of the Resort Omini , in addition to all the amenities located at the Country Club at Champions Gate. They can enjoy tennis courts , 3 golf courses, including one in the same residence, several pools and restaurants.

The investment rental Florida offers you the possibility to rent your property for long term lease for a maximum of one year This method enables secure income over several months ( between 7 and 12) and allows you to adjust your rent each year.

Retreat at Champions Gate

The Retreat at Champions Gate will be made ​​for short-term rental . Holiday homes located in this complex with several pools are not attracted vacationers for amusement parks like Disney World located 15 minutes from Champions Gate. They will have a private swimming pool with a possible view of the new Golf Course .

The rental investment in this type of property you can enjoy your investment a few weeks per year while covering a portion of your costs by renting the property for guests.

New residence between Briargrove and Sunridge Woods

For connoisseurs southwest of Orlando , especially Davenport .

Solterra , a new home , will break ground in a few months . it will be located in Briargrove and Sunridge Woods on Ronald Reagan Pkwy. Park Square Homes will build here over 200 individual houses between 200 and 300 m2.

We develop a site dedicated to these new real estate developments in the area , we will post pictures of the early work and more detailed information on available homes in these new models.

The construction of a new shopping center on highway 27 , the creation of a conference room in the hotel OMNI , a new hotel and golf sports Championsgate , as well as other ongoing projects you will also presented.

Saturday, March 8, 2014

Even David Beckham has not been resisted in Miami

David Beckham said Wednesday that he would buy a franchise of North American football league (MLS ) to establish a new Miami team. During the same press conference , the project of a new stadium for the future Crew David Beckham and all Miamians was discussed. The latter can count on help from the football league for the financing of this project.

" I wanted to create a team to a place where we could start from scratch ," said the former player of the Galaxy Angels team (2007-2012) with whom he won two league titles .

"I know there was a team here there ten years (note: the" Miami Merger ") which has unfortunately disappeared , but I know that Miami is again ready for football ," said the former international English to explain his desire to implement the 22nd Major League Soccer training in Florida who wants to " create a very personal team" and "international" .

Friday, March 7, 2014

Buying and selling real estate in the United States (Florida)

Owning a real estate property in the United States is subject to a number of tax implications , if included , will allow a person to buy or sell without a problem. Florida residents enjoy two advantages that may have an impact on non -residents. The first of these advantages is HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION ( HOMESTEAD ) . At first, to encourage northerners to settle in Florida, a law was passed to exempt from municipal taxation the first $ 5000 assessment of residential property . This amount has increased over time and has now reached $ 25,000 , but the exemption applies only to properties of Florida residents . In terms of immigration , the owner must be a U.S. citizen or have legal permanent resident status . Persons staying temporarily in the United States are not eligible , even if they have a visa, whatever.

The second advantage is granted to residents amendment 10 SAVE OUR HOMES , of the Florida Constitution , which applies to properties covered by the exemption for homestead. This amendment limits the annual increase in the assessed value of a homestead to three percent or the increase in the index of consumer prices , following the increase in the lower of the two . Each year the exemption applies as long as a Florida resident owns property .

However, if the property is sold to a resident or a non- resident of Florida, property evaluation will be made at market value for the first year of ownership , with corresponding fees. If the new owner is entitled to homestead exemption , he must make the request and the exemption will apply to the new evaluation .

With the purchase of a property, so be aware of these effects on the calculation of taxes to be paid by the new owner . If the property was entitled to the exemption, the fees could be considerably higher in the first year compared to the previous year.

The sale of a property right has federal income tax in Florida. All winnings are taxable. However, if a property was purchased prior to November 1984, its value at that date will be the starting value, regardless of the purchase price of the property. In calculating the gain , it is possible to deduct things like the purchase price of the property, the sale price of the property, the cost of improvements , special assessments and taxes paid in the year of sale. Currently , the tax on the gain rate is 15%, but by counting the exemptions contained in the statement of income, it is about 12 %.

For the U.S. government receives tax owed ​​a tax collection system has been established. In general, ( a procedure to determine in advance the amount of the tax and pay only the actual tax due) , the conclusion of the sale , the company title search deducted 10% of the sale price and sends the resulting amount to the federal government . The law requires parties to the sale or the seller , real estate agent or company title search , the obligation to ensure that this amount is sent within 20 days of the conclusion of the sale, otherwise they will be responsible . The procedure avoids the withholding tax is very complicated , it must provide all relevant information to the government , then wait for the amount of the tax is established. Most of the time , this procedure is not practical , because it must be concluded sale and exemption certificate may take time to arrive.

Once the sale is concluded , a claim for overpayment may be submitted if the 10 % selected are greater than the actual tax due. There are two ways to proceed: apply immediately send all relevant information to the tax authorities and to calculate or wait until the end of the year and apply by filling income tax declaration form not 1040NR -residents . This method is simple, because it only include numbers on Form 1040NR , while the other method requires the submission of all documents to justify the numbers.

To request a refund , the taxpayer identification number ( Taxpayer Identification Number - TIN) is mandatory. Anyone requesting a refund must have a tax number. If there are two owners, the proceeds from the sale will be divided between them and a separate restraint has been imposed on each. They must make a separate application ID .

Until recently, a person could apply for a TIN without having to explain the reason for his request. This reason should now be provided and justified by documents. In the case of a sale for which a claim is submitted, the request TIN is attached to the refund request . The office issuing TIN receives two requests , and sends the number listed on the rebate application and forwards it to the tax authorities . The office also sends a notice informing the applicant of the number. At one time, the sale of a property to a foreigner could not be completed if the person did not have this issue , but this formula too restrictive has been replaced by the above procedure .

People who have a social security number do not have to request a TIN , as their number is tax number. Foreigners can not get social security number unless they are authorized to work in the United States .
With this information , the non-resident property owners can better understand the procedures to buy or sell a residential property. Mobile homes are not covered by these procedures, unless the land belongs to the owner of a mobile home , and owning a share of a mobile home park is not considered a property of the field.

According to a report from BMO, Canadian snowbirds help real estate recovery in Florida

According to a report by BMO Financial Group, the real estate market in Florida is recovering and Canadian retirees who spend the winter in the south (the " snowbirds ") are for many.

The report highlighted the following facts:

According to the most recent figures from S & P Case -Shiller , the price of a single family home located in South Florida jumped 12 per cent to the lowest point in April 2011.
The demand for real estate in Florida is growing among foreign buyers , especially Canadians , who have helped foster the rise in prices .
Canada is the largest source of foreign tourists as well as foreign buyers of property in Florida , in 2010 , Canadians found 36 percent of all real estate purchases by foreigners.
More than 500,000 Canadians currently own a property in Florida .
" Beyond the undeniable attraction of the beautiful weather and beautiful beaches , two other factors are property of Florida a particularly attractive value for Canadians ," says Jack Ablin , Chief Investment Officer , BMO Harris Private Banking. "The first is that the Floridian properties represent a bargain compared to Canadian real estate. The median price of properties in Florida is about two times lower than that of Canadian homes . Second, the Canadian dollar is trading at about 10 percent above its fair value against the U.S. dollar , which gives a higher purchasing power to snowbirds buyers . "

Canadians where they buy in Florida?

The report also identified the key areas where Canadians have properties in Florida:

Sarasota -Bradenton -Venice (17 percent ) ;
Orlando- Kissimmee ( 13 percent) ;
Miami -Ft. Lauderdale- Palm Beach ( 13 percent) ;
Cape Coral -Ft. Myers ( 9 percent) ;
Tampa -St. Petersburg ( 9 percent) ;
Naples -Marco Island ( 9 percent) ;
Other ( 30 percent) * .
A BMO survey conducted in 2012 revealed that 16 per cent of Canadians said they would consider buying a house south of the border. Furthermore :

among those who planned to buy a property in the United States in 2012 , 56 per cent would have to capture a secondary or vacation property ;
44 percent of respondents cited affordability as a reason for buying a property in the United States ;
third of respondents considered buying a property in the United States as a long-term investment (29 percent).
Laura Parsons, Specialist - Mortgages BMO advise anyone considering buying property in the United States to finance its purchase from a financial institution in the U.S. - preferably a Canadian bank with branches south of the border . " Knowing the local level is an approach that has been proven and is particularly relevant in the real estate sector, as conditions and trends can vary greatly from one place to another."

Ms. Parsons says that BMO customers can inquire at any branch of BMO Harris Bank , which is based in the U.S. states of Illinois , Indiana , Arizona , Florida and Wisconsin. "We must consider several factors before making such a decision and having a Canadian partner can help you better understand the differences between Canadian and U.S. programs funding, which , ultimately , can you avoid loss of time and many headaches , "says Parsons.

Monday, March 3, 2014

Real Estate: Why the French adore Miami

Miami remains a destination of choice for French. 30,000 could live there year round. And despite the nine-hour flight from Paris, 10,000 have invested to lease or purchase a second home.

The second Florida city that hosts hundreds of companies offers a tricolor pleasant living: year-round sunshine, miles of sandy beaches ... The weakness of the dollar against the euro and falling prices of real estate - down 35-40% since 2008 - are two arguments.

While the exclusive area of ​​South Beach, focusing shops, bars, restaurants and recent buildings standing tall, currency more than 7000 euros per square meter. But elsewhere the bill is much lighter, as shown by the figures compiled by the agency "Accommodation in Miami" for Capital.fr.

In the residential area of ​​South Miami, particularly popular with French, villas years 50-60 refurbished is currently trading at around 2400 euros per square meter. 30% less than two years ago! On the waterfront Miami Beach, the heart of the city, apartments in the Art Deco buildings are traded 3,000 euros per square meter, three times less than the port of Saint-Trop '. At this price, you can get your hands on "condominiums", the typical American modern buildings offering multiple services (concierge, swimming pool, gym ...)

For investors or individuals wishing to rent their homes for several months in the year, these fully furnished apartments have a genuine interest: American tourists are crazy and despite the quality, costs remained low (2% of the value of the property facilities and up to 2% for property tax). "What ensuring profitability of more than 3 to 4% net," says Eric Amsallem, director of the agency "Accommodation in Miami."

Another advantage: the purchase costs are particularly low in the United States (1.5 to 2% against 5% in France). "But it is better to pay cash, as it is very difficult for a foreigner to obtain a loan from a U.S. bank," says Louis Eudes, founder of Delocalia specializing in buying real estate abroad. Finally, note that you will be taxed at 15% on any capital gains. Again a more advantageous rate than France.