Chinese Real Estate Investors Head for California

Oct 29, 2010

By Jenara Nerenberg of fastcompany.com Amidst tightening real estate regulations in their homeland, affluent Chinese are increasingly investing in the United States. China's boom has birthed an elite class--Hong Kong is now overtaken with wealthy mainland Chinese investors--and the United States is set to become their next destination. Since several provincial governments have restricted the number of homes one person is allowed to purchase, real estate investors are looking elsewhere. Particularly California, according to China Daily.

Trading Houses? With the Difficutly in Securing Jumbo Loans Folks are Making Trades

Oct 29, 2010

By: Malone Hodges of Carmel Realty Company Every Realtor has heard a variation on the story of a buyer coming to them with an offer that goes beyond a creative financing proposal. Occasionally it is a straight trade for property elsewhere but on occasion the buyer might propose a trade for an airplane, a time share plus cash, and in at least one case I know of a race horse. While these deals can certainly be complex, they are becoming more common and may often be the only way a deal that is beneficial to both the buyer and seller can come together. With the increased difficulty in securing financing, well qualified buyers are looking at how they can convert existing assets into cash to make a purchase. With a trade, the buyer forgoes the step of liquidating the asset to create cash for the purchase, and offers the asset instead.

Millionaire Fair in Moscow

Oct 29, 2010

By Kirsty Bryson from Luxury Homes by VAPF The 6th edition of the Moscow Millionaire Fair 2010 took place last weekend (22nd to 24th of October) at the Manezh central exhibition hall in the capital of Russia and did not cease to impress the world over with the blatant display of riches that are predominant amongst the Russian elite society.

Ah....serenity!

Oct 28, 2010 — Liane ("Li") Read, Sea to Sky Real Estate

A water feature on a property is always appealing...this lily floats in a pond at the main entrance of a lovely home.   It immediately suggests serenity, and is a welcoming sight upon arrival.    Gold fish swim here, too (they keep mosquitos away), and the calming sound of a trickling fountain nearby adds to the allure.

Eagles...not always soaring!

Oct 28, 2010 — Liane ("Li") Read, Sea to Sky Real Estate

This is the resident eagle on an oceanside property in my area...he has a mate, and it's quite something to see them on the top most branch of a nearby tree, so close together that they look like one gigantic bird...a prehistoric one! When we see them, high up in a tree, they are foreshortened, of course, and it's quite another thing to see them standing at ground level, feeding on something just off road...they are tall!    Their talons  mean business!

Pastoral pleasures on Salt Spring Island!

Oct 27, 2010 — Liane ("Li") Read, Sea to Sky Real Estate

Looking for a rural / pastoral lifestyle, on special Salt Spring Island? Here are some very appealing opportunities.... Seven plus acres, walk to Ganges Village and all services/amenities, plus to Sailing Club, sunny, a mix of pasture and forest, seasonal creek, easy care lanscaping around home (deer fenced)...country residence, with B & B potential! Two ensuite guest rooms, with common sitting area, adjacent but separate from family home quarters...very nice set-up. Two bed/bath, living room, solarium, country kitchen, with Harbour views from living/dining are enjoyed by main owner's space. Garden level offers generous storage, plus separate "suite". Excellent for a family home, or as a B & B, or for a professional couple working from home...lots of options, here! Motivated seller....

Plans For the Former Wailea Renaissance Unveiled...Finally

Oct 26, 2010 — Brad MacArthur, Hawaii Life Wailea

PLANS FOR THE FORMER WAILEA RENAISSANCE UNVEILED  If you've stayed in Wailea then you're probably familiar with the highly-prized, beachfront property formerly known as the Wailea Renaissance Resort.  Having been bought for $86 million dollars by Starwood Capital in 2003, inital plans were to turn the property into a trendy St. Regis or W hotel brand.  Then the plans shifted towards developing the property under the ultra-luxurious Baccarat brand and creating almost 200 fee-simple condominiums.  That didn't happen and when the "Coming Soon" signs came down everyone was left with the question in their head about what was really going to be developed in that rare, beachfront spot.

Whistler 7 Day Update (Oct 26)

Oct 26, 2010 — Denise Brown, RE/MAX Sea to Sky Real Estate

It's a whole new day in Whistler!Less than a month to skiing... yahoo!     Who's coming with me? I am restarting "Ski With Me Fridays". Do beautiful fast turns on groomed runs on sunny days followed up by apres ski at my favorite hangout afternoon spot - Dusty's at Creekside. Let me know if you are in Whistler and we will take a turn or two together.Whistler's 7 day Real Estate Update is below:Whistler's new listings in the past 7 days (19 new listings) - Have a look at the log home for sale in Brio for $999,000 with a 2 bedroom suite.Click the following URL to see the Listings:http://matrix.buywhistler.com/Matrix/Public/Portal.aspx?k=1893XLUHK&p=DE-878654-829Whistler's price reductions in the past 7 days (24 reductions - we're motivated!)Click the following URL to see the Listings:http://matrix.buywhistler.com/Matrix/Public/Portal.aspx?k=1893XLUHK&p=DE-878657-938Whistler's sales in the past 7 days (12 sales)... did I tell you I have an offer on my house? I'll know by the 27th. Cross your fingers for me... my half-duplex in Rainbow looks awesome :-)Click the following URL to see the Listings:http://matrix.buywhistler.com/Matrix/Public/Portal.aspx?k=1893XLUHK&p=DE-878656-179Have a great week and please call anytime!Let it snow.... SincerelyDenise

The International Golf Travel Market to be Held in Valencia, Spain This November

Oct 26, 2010

The celebration of the IGTM in Valencia will mark a before and after in golf tourism in the Valencia region of Spain. The meeting, which will take place from the 15th to the 18th of November in Valencia, will attract around 500 professional buyers from the world of golf, some 600 exhibitors from 60 countries and about a hundred specialized media.

Baby vineyard for sale...and it's on a Gulf Island!

Oct 24, 2010 — Liane ("Li") Read, Sea to Sky Real Estate

Vineyard in your dreams? Here's a sweetie, two red varieties from Switzerland, that thrive in our climate (like the Loire Valley, in France). Just under two acres, these vines are a rear garden hobby, on a small acreage -- the grapes are sold to a nearby commercial vineyard.    At the moment, the vines bring in between 3 and 4000 a year, and it's expected that it will make 7 to 8000 when more established.   
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