http://globalrealestatehighlights.com News, Views, Tips and Reviews of anything that has to do with Real Estate around the Globe Thu, 06 Nov 2008 00:32:02 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en A few weeks ago I went to IKEA to get some few items for my children's room. I was surprised to see how packed it was.  I've never seen that much people in IKEA even during the clearance season.  I'm pretty amazed that a lot of people are still ... http://globalrealestatehighlights.com/2008/11/06/if-the-price-is-right-then-its-sold/ Gone are the days of rising home values and easy mortgage.  Most real estate news is about the doom and gloom of falling house prices, foreclosures and mortgage stress. However, in reality it does not affect everyone.  The general morale of the real estate sector may be down, but if ... http://globalrealestatehighlights.com/2008/10/09/will-todays-falling-home-values-affect-every-homeowner/ I was browsing the web for some great patio ideas when I chanced upon the "Famous Patios of Cordoba, Spain" : The homes in Cordoba, Spain feature a central patio with some dating back to the days of the Romans.  This is to keep the house cool ... http://globalrealestatehighlights.com/2008/10/03/famous-patios-of-cordoba-spain/ Right now, the real estate slump is big news everywhere.  Everyone is urged to save for more tough times ahead. The recent real estate turmoil is a reality check that we should spend our money more wisely.  Finding value in your real estate investments is the new name of the ... http://globalrealestatehighlights.com/2008/10/02/dont-overcapitalize-on-your-reno-project/ Two people who invested in two different real estate properties at the same time, who started with the same amount of capital, can have a significant difference in realized profit and income. One can come up with a winning property that will have a strong potential for capital growth ... http://globalrealestatehighlights.com/2008/08/20/logic-over-emotion-a-must-in-real-estate-investment/ Credit cards, plastic money, advance cash, whatever you call it; many people are attracted to its many benefits.  It gives the cardholder the ability to make instant purchases, even if they don't have any money to spend. In principle, credit cards are this century's most powerful tool.  It allows people ... http://globalrealestatehighlights.com/2008/08/19/the-lure-of-credit-cards-hate-it-or-love-it/ In Matt Woolsey's article "Top Global Real Estate Hotspots",  I would like to emphasize some of his views about real estate investment. Firstly he mentioned that: "While an individual buying a home is interested in price, appreciation and perceived value based on the location or the surrounding neighborhood, investors look more ... http://globalrealestatehighlights.com/2008/08/06/individual-buyer-vs-investor-in-real-estate-part-1/ 1. New York, New York - It is still very popular among investors, in spite of a slowing economy, residential and commercial sector. The main investment consideration of New York is its long-term strength. 2. London - Just like New York, London is also facing a slowing residential and commercial ... http://globalrealestatehighlights.com/2008/08/02/top-10-best-places-in-the-world-to-invest-real-estate/ I was looking for a privacy screen or divider for our house when I chanced upon these web sites with some great "green" ideas for indoors. www.ecospecifier.org   "Breathing Wall" www.treehugger.com "Vertical Garden" www.eltlivingwalls.com   "Living ... http://globalrealestatehighlights.com/2008/07/31/bring-in-the-plants/ Yesterday, my thoughts were preoccupied with the things I wanted to do with our house. I rearranged the furniture just the other day. I'm still deciding on whether to buy a huge plant or a divider as a privacy screen near the entrance door. I can't ... http://globalrealestatehighlights.com/2008/07/27/your-home-is-your-castle/