02Sep

(Investment properties for sale) Foreclosure Re-default Predictions

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By Luat Tran Van

  Many Foreclosure Prevention Groups have been predicting that foreclosure modifications will decrease the level of foreclosures by over fifty percent. The odds of homeowners re-defaulting on their mortgages are also predicted to decrease by fifty percent. They are using their extrapolations by applying their knowledge for the foreclosure modifications that were given in the years of 2008 and 2009. Out of one hundred percent, only thirty percent of homeowners defaulted on their foreclosure modification loans in 2008, and only fifteen percent in 2009. They predict that it will be even less in 2010. Most foreclosure modifications have been working extremely well for homeowners after their late payments and principal payments were modified. Some financial analysts were predicting that the foreclosure modifications would increase foreclosures by over seventy-five percent, but so far, this has not happened. This is proving that the foreclosure modifications may be the success that the government has been looking for to fix the foreclosure crisis.

Many bank lenders predicted that modifying only the interest payments on a homeowners loan would help them to keep their homes, and lower their monthly payments, but this had proved to be a wrong prediction, which created a higher re-default foreclosure rate throughout 2008 and 2009. Since that time, the bank lenders have had to recondition their original attempts, and modify the principal of the loans, as well as lower monthly payments. These newer foreclosure modifications have been having much better improvements on homeowners making their payments for over six months without becoming delinquent. Many homeowners have been becoming increasingly frustrated after finding out that their mortgages are becoming higher than what their homes are actually worth. Once the bank lenders add on late charges and late payments, foreclosure modifications can actually increase the monthly payments. This has been creating a large influx of re-default foreclosures, when people have found that the foreclosure modifications did not work as well as they expected. The government has been encouraging bank and mortgage lenders to come up with a solution with foreclosure modifications that will decrease the predictions of foreclosure re-defaults, but many bank lenders are unyielding.

The problem with foreclosure re-default predictions increasing is that bank lenders are not modifying the balance of a mortgage loan. They are adding on the late charges and late payments for home loans that have been in default for over six months, and then modifying the monthly payments, which is hardly helping most homeowners. The monthly payments are changed only by a small amount. The government is encouraging bank lenders to seek out homeowners who are in default and modifying not only their mortgage balance, and making their monthly payments lower, but to basically forgive the large late payment balances. If these types of circumstances are not focused on, the foreclosure re-default predictions could go up to over seventy five percent, which will make the foreclosure crisis even more dangerous.

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Rentals Sky-high in Delhi due to Commonwealth Games- Students Bear the Brunt

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  Delhi : Hostels in Delhi University emptied of their occupants to prepare rooms for the Commonwealth Games, thousands of students are out on the roads scouting for temporary accommodation. But not to miss an opportunitythe real estate ownershave jacked up prices of rooms around the campus area.

A tiny servant quarters with attached toilet, but minus the kitchen, costs Rs 10,000 per month on Mall Road, while a three-bed air-conditioned PG accommodation for girls costs around Rs 8,000 in Hudson Lane and Vijay Nagar. The cheapest option appears to be tiny rooms in far-flung Nehru Vihar and Gandhi Vihar which come for around Rs 6,000 and without any sort of ventilation.

A third-year student of IP College from Uttar Pradesh, has been looking for a room for the last three weeks only to be dumfounded by the rent every time she manages to find one. Another student from Bihar, a first-year student of History at Hansraj College, says he shares a room with four friends from Hindu College and Kirori Mal College in Nehru Vihar. While the boys can still dream of returning to a cheap hostel room someday, for students of IP College for Women, even that does not hold true.

With property rates reaching a new highstudents of North Campus colleges have now joined hands to form a Campaign for Rent Regulation and More Hostels. They have filed a memorandum before Chief Minister Sheila Dik in which they have urged her to regulate rents on the campus. Already more than a thousand signatures have been taken and demonstrations and social networking campaigns are being planned.

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02Sep

(Investment property specialist) Sanctuary Resort in Paradise Valley Has Storied Real Estate History

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By Heidi Baldwin

  One prominent area of Paradise Valley luxury real estate that exudes not just style and sophistication, but also a wealth of history, is Sanctuary Camelback Mountain Resort and Spa. In fact, many people dont realize that this exclusive resorts legacy is filled with Hollywood celebrities, international tennis stars and even highly placed politicos.

According to The Sanctuarys website, sanctuaryoncamelback.com, the story begins back in the early 1950s when the unique mountainside property was purchased by a group of investors including Hollywood stars Joanne Dru, John Ireland and Sydney Chaplin, Charlie Chaplin’s son. Joanne Dru was a famous actress who worked with big names including Jimmy Stewart, Al Jolson and John Ford; she and Ireland, who worked with Stanley Kubrick, Michael Landon and Broderick Crawford among others, were married at the time. Well-known architect Hiram Hudson Benedict, a protg of Frank Lloyd Wright, was tapped to design a clubhouse, and Benedict and Ireland developed the clubhouse, five tennis courts and a prototype casita that become John Ireland’s Arizona home.

Throughout the 1950s, the facility was known as the Paradise Valley Racquet Club. Thanks to its Hollywood cachet, the tennis club attracted la crme de la crme of motion picture stars along with world-ranked tennis figures such as Ken Rosewall and Pancho Gonzales. As the 1950s turned into the 1960s, local real estate entrepreneurs Vik Jackson and Les Heitel brought together an investment group that purchased the Racquet Clubs 53 mountainside acres, including the tennis courts, casitas and clubhouse. Meanwhile, tennis-training impresarios John and Barbara Gardiner were in the process of expanding their California-based tennis business. They became part of the operation and decided to construct additional casitas as well as expansive homes on the property, which then became known as John Gardiner’s Tennis Ranch.

At about the same time, Paradise Valley resident and political heavyweight Senator Barry Goldwater was spearheading a group that was formed to preserve Camelback Mountain. The Tennis Ranch provided strong support for the preservation movement which eliminated development of land above the 1,700-foot level of Camelback Mountain. To help ensure that the mountain was preserved, the owners of the tennis facility transferred acreage from their privately-owned real estate into the Preserve.

In addition to helping save Camelback Mountain, the resort also supported community causes by holding numerous celebrity tennis tournaments to benefit a variety of charities. These tournaments drew many Hollywood stars, both as players and as spectators, including Dean Martin, Jimmy Durante, Liza Minelli, Johnny Carson, Bill Cosby and others. The Senator’s Cup Tennis Tournament was also hosted at the Ranch, featuring members of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives and other politicians who battled for bragging rights in front of an often-packed gallery.

A few ownership transitions later, along with massive renovations, and the resort took on new life when it reopened in March 2001 as Sanctuary Camelback Mountain Resort and Spa. The Sanctuary is now home to not just a storied history, but also magnificent spa-like amenities, sensational valley-wide views and award-winning fine dining.

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01Sep

(Investment properties for sale) Commercial Real Estate Appraisal Cost Approach

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By Pat O Connor

  The cost approach was historically prepared as a part of most commercial real estate appraisals. However, the compunction to include the cost approach (when it was not relevant) has dissipated over the last 20 years.

The principle of substitution is the technical basis for employing the cost approach. According to the principal of substitution, a prudent buyer would not pay more than the cost to build a like property. In other words one would not spend $2,000,000 to purchase a new apartment complex if they could build it for 1,500,000.

The cost approach value is the sum of the market value of the land, depreciated replacement cost and entrepreneurial effort. Land is typically Valued using the sales comparison approach. The replacement cost is the cost to build a building of the same quality and functional utility as the subject property. (Reproduction cost is the cost to build an exact duplicate. This approach is used occasionally for old buildings built using materials and or types of craftsmanship not currently used.)

External obsolescence occurs when circumstances outside the subject property’s boundaries negatively impact its value. For example, an office building in New York would suffer from external obsolescence if Manhattan office occupancy fell from 93% to 75%. A mansion built next to a slaughter-house is another example of external obsolescence.

Entrepreneurial profit is the amount of compensation necessary to induce someone to organize the site, investors, debt, architecture, construction and leasing necessary to plan and build a property. The appropriate amount of entrepreneurial profit depends on factors such as competition, the difficulty of the project, market conditions and the wisdom of the developers plan. In some cases external or functional obsolescence prohibit entrepreneurial profit.

Following is a summary of the cost approach:

Market Value of Land

+ Replacement cost new of improvements

- All forms of depreciation

+ Entrepreneurial Profit

= Market Value via the Cost Approach

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Living on the Coast-Coastal Properties

By Chris J. Carpenter

  Everybody loves the water. According to a study, almost two-thirds of the worlds largest cities are coastal areas while around 60% of the world population lives within 60 miles of the sea. Living beside a beach is like spending everyday of your life like a vacation since you can relax and smell the sea breeze.Before, people tend to settle along the coastal areas so they have access to water and food. Living on the coast also gives you easier access to the water for transporting purposes. This practice dates back to our ancestors who tend to settle in coastal areas which might explain why a lot of people are lured to live there.Nowadays, people also tend to dwell within the coastal area for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming, among others. Aside from that, living by the beach is the perfect place to enjoy nature.

Feast your eyes on the many creatures you can see like dolphins, rare seashells, and critters as well as jellyfishes, crabs, and even birds.Aside from that living by the beach would give you that much needed inspiration and get your artistic gears moving by writing or through photography.People tend to buy coastal properties despite the high price since it offers tranquility and gorgeous sceneries that money cannot buy. Hearing the sound of the ocean, the calming sound of the waves and the soothing ocean breeze is something everyone wants to have when things get a little rough in the city. Living on the coast will decrease stress in your life. Its like having your own live relaxation tapes wherein youll only hear waves crashing and the occasional sound of birds. These are just some of the relaxing things youll hear every day in a beach front property.

The beach is the best place to spend quality time with your family or your friends as the beach caters to young and old. Build sandcastles with your friends or party all night with friends.Aside from that oceanfront houses lures in high demand because of its location and its potential. Beach houses also attract buyers because it is also a good money making investment through rent. Some people also love living in small beach communities. Coast dwellers also like to live in an area with people of different origins.Living on the water is also for the lucky and privileged since finding a coastal property is more difficult than looking for a property on land. Coastal properties for sale are also less since homeowners tend to keep their properties longer. It is but evident that houses near the ocean are much more expensive than other properties.

Beach front lands are considered prime real estate which is obvious why many people want to acquire oceanfront properties for investment. But with limited properties up for sale, some of those potential buyers tend to look outside the country and look for coastal properties in less sought out tropical islands which are much cheaper than those properties in known coastal areas.The owner of beach real estate may have to charge tenants more in order to keep up with costs in times of flooding or erosion. However, the desirability of property such as Florida real estate or California real estate is often such that people expect to pay more for the privilege of living there. Property owners know that having a property near the beach will not only serve as a vacation home but would also rake in money because of rent.

However, there are many downsides to living beside the coast too. Storms and hurricanes can be a big bane for property owners near the ocean. Salt water also damages your house after sometime because of the effect of salinity. This means that repairs of beach houses will be more expensive even if you dont use it that much.Those who rent out their properties must also brace themselves for rate fluctuations. Owners should know that the rate of a beach house will not be as high as the summer price since there is also a high and low beach season.Beach properties can still be a good investment as long as the owners know how to balance the pros and cons.

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01Sep

(Overseas investment properties) Choosing the Right Waterfront Property for You

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By Chris J. Carpenter

  A lot of people want to live beside a lake or ocean whether its just for vacation or a place to live in permanently. However choosing the location of your house whether it is beside a lake, man-made body of water, or the vast ocean requires you to consider some aspects.

For one, you should consider what is your dream house? Do you want a home that is surrounded by nature such as trees, or the woods? If you do, then consider looking at lake houses since it provides you with that environment. Oceanfront properties, on the other hand, are advisable to those who love to frolic in the sand or enjoy watching sunsets and looking at endless waters as a horizon.

Although cost is really not a factor for some oceanfront or lakeside house owners since they pay for the priceless view, it is always safe to keep in mind that investing in a beach house is much more expensive than lakefront properties. According to oceanfront house buyers, a house by the beach can mean a seven digit price tag for you. If you just want to live beside a body of water but on a tight budget, you might consider buying a lake house since its real estate value is much cheaper.

Aside from the cost, location is also a helpful factor in choosing a waterfront property. If you are currently living in an area which is just a drive away from the beach then consider buying a beach house. Otherwise, if you enjoy long drives, you should consider relocating to a lake house. Considering the location would be an advantage if you want to spend more time with friends or family. Choose a house nearer to them so they would be glad to visit you more often. Living near a body of water certainly attracts people to visit you. It is also advised that the house youll be buying will be accessible to your medical needs. If you are a jetsetter or always on-call for business your house should be near an airport.

You should also consider your neighbors or the crowd in the area you want to buy a house in. The beach attracts a lot of people so it is the best place to make friends and mingle. Meanwhile, houses by the lake are more isolated so if you want peace and quiet you might consider living there. The people traffic and the noise also differ in different locations. Coastal towns are busier with tourists especially during the summer.

Another thing you should consider is the weather. If you like to live near a beach keep in mind that coastal areas are more prone to devastation during storms and hurricanes. However, in most cases, beach weather is usually moderate. On the other hand, living on a lake might be a problem if your area is a snowy region.

If you love water activities such as boating or fishing, then you must build or buy a lake house since these activities are more doable in lake water. It is also easy to maintain a lake house since salt air damages the paint of your house and corrodes metal over time.

Waterfront property realtors would also ask you how often the property would be used. Although it is fun to live in waterfront properties all year round, there are just some locations that are not suitable for permanent living. For example, there are lake houses that are only livable during spring or mid-fall but would be too cold for winter. Beachfront houses meanwhile are most perfect to live at during the summer and for getaways.

You should also consider the preference of your family. If someone likes to live near a lake while the other family member wants to live by the beach you might consider buying a beachfront property near a lake or a lake house that is near a beach. Not only will you be satisfying the wants of your family members but your water and social activities would be broadened since youll have lots of things to do by the lake or on the beach.

These are just some of the factors you can consider but of course the big decision is always up to your needs. Whether living beside a lake or beach, be assured that your new property would bring you more fun moments and happy memories.

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SVP Group and Ashiana Homes Come Together to Make Luxury Villas in Gaziabad

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  The two Delhi NCR based real estate developers SVP Group and Ashiana Homes have come together to introduce mega luxury housing project Villa Anandam on the Meerut Road, NH-58, Ghaziabad. The 198 villas will be constructed in 12 acres of land and are expected to be ready for possession by mid-2012. The total cost of this residential project will be Rs 150 crore.

Villa Anandam is well connected by rail and road as well as with other fully developed infrastructural facilities around it such as schools, hospitals and educational institutions. In the first phase, Villa Anandam will offer 125 independent luxurious four bedrooms duplex villas on 140 sq yard, 146 sq yard and 178 sq yard with a built-up area of 1,810 sq ft starting at Rs 75 lakh.

Vijay Jindal, chairman and managing director, SVP Group, said, In the last couple of years, this location has witnessed unprecedented growth, emerging as one of most coveted destination. Villa Anandam goes much beyond quality construction, making a definitive statement in opulence and luxury.

Luxury residential market was never out of the scene. It was always around, the only hindrance was the peoples unwillingness to buy property because of economic reasons. But now things are getting back on track. Our this mega residential project is on NH-58, Ghaziabad ( NCR ) he added.

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