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Developers are returning to Mexico and the Caribbean to build hotels.

According to STR Global, the Caribbean and Mexico's total active hotel pipeline has more than doubled in the previous six months as investor interest returns.  real estate companies in qatar The research firm's active pipeline for June comprises 131 hotels with a total of 21,957 rooms, up from 50 hotels with 9,495 rooms in the region's active pipeline in December. According to STR, just five hotels with 354 rooms opened in the region in 2012. "Banks are gradually regaining confidence in financing on hotels," Jan Freitag, STR's senior vice president of strategic development, told WPC News. "There are a lot of people who are attempting to start projects, but they need money." Projects in the construction, final planning, and planning stages make up the region's total active pipeline. According to STR, more than 10,000 hotel rooms are now under construction, with 4,025 rooms in Mexico. The Dominican Republic (2,475 rooms), Bahamas (2,271 rooms), Pue...
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list of the Top Golf Courses in the World.

I'm not a very good golfer. Yet, I probably spend more time on the links than just about any professional golfer in the world...because of the fact that I spend so much time in the rough, hunting for my ball!  doha property I realize golf is a very-personal game (even if, like me, you spend much of your time searching for your ball!). And everyone has his/her own favorite course. So let the argument begin! We appreciate your feedback! OITAVOS DUNES, CASCAIS, PORTUGAL - The Algarve region gets more publicity. But the picturesque resort of Cascais, a lesser-known fishing resort swiftly becoming a refuge for the International Set, also offers terrific golf. And plenty of natural beauty, too. Oitavos Dunes, a hotel/golf club, lies in Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, with beautiful panoramas anywhere you look. And you're close to both Lisbon, and to the picturesque coastline, filled with timeless villages. LOS SUENOS MARRIOTT OCEAN & GOLF RESORT, COSTA RICA - At the edge of a lush r...
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My Top 5 Caribbean Getaways for the Winter.

Every state in the United States has just seen - or is presently experiencing - temperatures below freezing as I write this. In addition, much of the Northern Hemisphere is beginning to see snow, ice, and frigid temperatures.  apartment However, there is one spot on the planet where the skies are blue, the water is green (and crystal-clear), and the temperatures are enough enough to warm both the body and the soul. Here are my top 05 Caribbean vacation spots! 5) REGENT PALMS, TURKS AND CAICOS - Regent Palms Turks and Caicos has 72 oceanfront rooms with magnificent views of Grace Bay Beach. Each of the 72 suites has a travertine balcony or terrace, as well as about 1,500 square feet of space. High-end shopping, an infinity pool with swim-up bar, the award-winning Parallel 23 restaurant, a croquet lawn, tennis facilities, and complimentary water sports on white-sand beaches are all available on the property. After a long day at the beach, do you need to unwind your hurting muscles? I...
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The fundamentals of the global office market continue to improve.

Fundamentals are strengthening across several office markets in the Americas, Asia Pacific, and Europe as we approach into 2015, according to Cushman & Wakefield's newly issued 2015-2016 Global Office Forecast.  real estate agents in qatar "From a worldwide perspective, 2014 was a healthier year for the office real estate sector, with many markets entering 2015 on good footing," Maria T. Sicola, head of Cushman & Wakefield's Americas Research group, said. "Of course, some markets in or near areas of political unrest and those with stagnant economic growth continue to struggle, but overall, things are better than they were a year ago." THE AMERICAS AND THE UNITED STATES U.S. cities are enjoying economic expansion, even beyond those driven by the solid technology and energy industries, which is translating into strong office market fundamentals. "Demand is increasing, particularly for freshly developed or restored space," Sicola added. "...
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The World's Best Retirement Destinations in 2019 Have Been Revealed.

Panama is the best place to retire in the world. The world's top 10 retirement destinations, according to International Living's freshly issued Annual Global Retirement Index for 2019, are:  properties in qatar #3 Mexico #8 Peru #4 Ecuador #9 Thailand #5 Malaysia #10 Spain #1 Panama #6 Colombia #2 Costa Rica #7 Portugal #3 Mexico #8 Peru #4 Ecuador #9 Thailand #5 Malaysia #10 Spain Panama, the winner of the 2019 Global Retirement Index, has been a consistent performer in the Index over the past ten years, rising from third place to claim the top spot. The Central American jewel crams a lot into its little footprint: a fast-paced, colorful capital city, palm-fringed beaches, and wooded valleys with year-round spring temperatures.  Its Pensionado program is what makes it genuinely unique. The Pensionado visa is given to anyone with a monthly lifetime pension of above $1,000 to entice retirees to the country. Seniors can also get discounts on a variety of goods and services, incl...
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International buyers are now spending more money in the United States on fewer homes.

While total unit sales by international house purchasers declined from the previous year, overall sales dollar volume grew 13 percent, according to the National Association of Realtors' 2015 Profile of Home Buying Activity of International Clients Report. Total overseas sales were predicted at $104 billion for the period April 2014 through March 2015, up from $92.2 billion the prior year.   property qatar This accounts for 8% of the overall dollar volume of existing-home transactions. "Sales transactions to purchasers outside the United States fell 10% in 2014, likely due to the strengthening of the US currency against other currencies and weakening foreign economies," said Lawrence Yun, NAR Chief Economist. "However, the amount of money spent has risen, indicating that international buyers in the United States have evolved into an upmarket group, spending more money on fewer homes." Five nations accounted for 51% of all overseas purchases in 2014: China, Canada...
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In the third quarter, Asia Pacific markets dominated global commercial capital flows.

According to Jones Lang LaSalle's latest Global Capital Flows Report for the third quarter of 2011, Asia Pacific accounted for four of the top 10 most transacted direct real estate city markets globally. In comparison to four cities in the Americas and two in Europe, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Shanghai, and Sydney all reached the top ten.  buying a house in qatar Tokyo's restart of activity following the earthquake has been the most notable quarter-on-quarter change in the top ten. With US$3.6 billion in trade, the city moved up to fourth place from US$0.9 billion in the second quarter of the year. Sydney (US$1.6 billion) was a new entrant into the top ten this quarter, while Shanghai (US$1.9 billion) remained relatively stable (though moving up to fourth from eighth), and Hong Kong (US$4.2 billion) moved up to third position from fourth last quarter (over half of this total was accounted for by the Festival Walk transaction). In the third quarter, direct real estate investment transact...
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