Real Estate News Blog February Archive

Central America venture leaves memories aplenty

By Art C Ryter at 02/27/07 18:29

Recounts Jim Jaillet’s Recreational Vehicle travels through Central America. This pioneering fellow traveled over 11,000 miles in his RV visiting countries like Costa Rica, Mexico, Belize, Panama, Nicaragua among others. If you can’t find international real estate in any of these places, maybe RVing might fit your travel desires.

Original source: Spokesman Review. Central America venture leaves memories aplenty

International Real Estate Investment Seminar

If you happen to be in Orange County, California, you can attend an international real estate investment seminar focusing on Costa Rica. Costa Rican real estate is a highly sought after market with its low property tax rate, high appreciate rates and strong economy. If you want to buy some property in Costa Rica, this would be a good place to start.

Original source: Orange County Register. International Real Estate Investment Seminar

Punta Leona, a New Costa Rica Real Estate Development, Announces

Beach One Developments plans luxury condominium construction in Punta Leona, Costa Rica. The Costa Rican real estate is to be marketed to expats and international second home owners. The private, gated community is very accessible and “intimate” with jungle paths leading to the white sand beaches. Sales of Costa Rican real estate properties are to start in March 2007

Original source: Press Release. Punta Leona, a New Costa Rica Real Estate Development, Announces 34-Suite Condominium at Beachfront Resort

Real estate investors find solid gains overseas

The slowing market in the U.S. is leading real estate investors to seek out international real estate opportunities. One way you can invest in international real estate is through Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs). These companies invest in real estate in commercial, residential and land markets in Europe, Asia, and North America. REITs provide diversification across markets and historically high yields.

Original source: Christian Science Monitor. Real estate investors find solid gains overseas

Spot Future Trends and Developments of the Global Specialized Re

ResearchandMarkets.com has developed The Global Specialized Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) to help investors monitor changes in international real estate. REITs manage the the acquisition, development, ownership, leasing, management and operation of properties in Latin America, Asia, and the Middle East. Holdings are as diverse as having a portfolio of real estate properties in Mexico, Costa Rica, Singapore, India, Jordan, and Egypt.

Original source: Forbes.com. [404 Check: was link to http:/ / www. forbes. com/ businesswire/ feeds/ businesswire/ 2007/ 02/ 23/ businesswire20070223005174r1. html, anchor: Spot Future Trends and Developments of the Global Specialized Real Estate Investment Trusts]

Southern Guanacaste, Costa Rica Poised for Big Real Estate Gains

The article argues that real estate in Guanacaste, Costa Rica will realize property value gains because of the natural beauty of the Costa Rican pacific coast and because luxury communities are being built without damaging the environment. If you’re looking for international real estate that will appreciate in value over time, don’t overlook Costa Rica. But do investigate it yourself or seek a certified international property specialist to help you make that foreign real estate purchase.

Original source: Press Release. Southern Guanacaste, Costa Rica Poised for Big Real Estate Gains

International real estate sales challenge brokers and customers

The Certified International Property Specialist is a real estate professional qualified to process international real estate transactions. CIPS’s undertake extensive training in handling international clientele. Many have a particular real estate investment focus such as on Latin America, Asia, or the Middle East. As investors, baby boomers, and others begin looking at the international real estate market for opportunities, the number of certified international real estate agents will grow to meet the demand.

Original source: The International Herald Tribune. International real estate sales challenge brokers and customers