Trends & Statistics
Haunted Houses That Are Actually for Sale
- 12.03.2018
According to the 2017 Haunted Homes Real Estate Study by Realtor.com, 33 percent of respondents said they’d live in a haunted house and 25 percent might live in one. A minority of 42 percent of people were utterly closed off to the idea. Of course, living with an otherworldly presence isn’t something most people would do…
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Fairytale houses around the world
- 09.03.2018
Fairytales have been a part of our lives since childhood and have at times taken us to a whole new world of imagination. This imagination world was filled with beautiful things, different characters, scenic delights and mesmerising castles. Of all, those castles were the kind of homes we wished to live in. Casa do Penedo,…
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Jean-Pierre HEIM & Carolyn HEIM – Company Profile
- 06.03.2018
Jean-Pierre HEIM ARCHITECT Jean-Pierre HEIM is an internationally acclaimed architect with a diverse and engaging portfolio. Among a wide variety of innovative projects, Mr. HEIM has created HYH, a unique restaurant and boutique brand based in Shanghai and Chongming, China. In the Caribbean region, over St. Marteen and Santo Domingo, Mr. HEIM has worked on…
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Best Smart Home Devices from CES 2018
- 05.03.2018
The Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas is the mekka of gadget enthusiasts and provides a sneak peak at the future. This year, Smart Home devices had a special place in CES and here is a peak at what the future holds for Smart Homes. Sony LSPX-A1 The projector has come a long way since high…
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28 Surreal Interior Design Ideas
- 03.03.2018
Source Humans are social creatures that require a great deal of private space, and when it’s privacy you crave home is where the heart is. No matter what your home looks like it is your sanctuary. Simply stepping through the front door and clicking the door locked behind you brings a feeling of peace and tranquility. People dump a considerable amount…
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Real Estate 2020 Building the future
- 02.03.2018
Looking forward to 2020 and beyond, the real estate investment industry will find itself at the center of rapid economic and social change, which is transforming the built environment. While most of these trends are already evident, there’s a natural tendency to underestimate their implications over the next six years and beyond. By 2020, real…
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Strangest buildings in the world
- 02.03.2018
Source In this article we are going to talk about the most strangest buildings in the world. We are providing some info and photos of the 10 buildings that we never thought that exists. Please enjoy and tell us what were your impressions. 1. Stone House, Portugal The stone house in Portugal really resembles the…
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The 10 Best Buildings of 2017
- 01.03.2018
From Jean Nouvel’s breathtaking Louvre Abu Dhabi to a modernist museum in Saskatoon by Toronto’s KPMB, here are 10 of the best buildings of 2017 and why we like them. Source Best Museum: Louvre Abu Dhabi, by Ateliers Jean Nouvel, in Abu Dhabi It took close to a decade to build the Louvre Abu Dhabi, and…
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5 Architectural Trends to Expect in 2018
- 01.03.2018
Indeed, architectural trends can lead architects to focus more on the future and understand the needs of society. This means that architects are practically foretellers as they can predict what cities and communities would be like in years from now and try to act upon that knowledge during design. We receive 2018 with much hope…
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10 Tips on Buying Waterfront Property
- 26.02.2018
For many people, buying waterfront property is the ultimate real estate experience. Perhaps more than any other type of purchase, buying a waterfront home or home site is as much about a lifestyle as it is a real estate investment. Because waterfront purchases can be complex, it’s important for waterfront buyers to do their homework…
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How to Decide: House vs Condo
- 24.02.2018
A detached house with a two-car garage and a backyard has long been the real estate dream of future buyers. But a burgeoning condo market means a wider variety of property options for homebuyers and the realization that a house doesn’t always have to be the goal. “We all grow up thinking that buying a…
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10 of the hottest interior trends for Spring Summer 2018
- 23.02.2018
10 of the hottest interior trends for Spring Summer 2018 Transform your home with these key looks… WE ALREADY KNOW THE BIGGEST HOME & INTERIOR TRENDS FOR 2019 Yes, it’s still dark and dingy, but we have so much colour and texture to look forward to this spring and summer. Ice-cream pastels, glittery golds, indigo…
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Spanish house prices to rise 6% in 2018
- 23.02.2018
Spanish house prices will rise for the fifth consecutive year in 2018, forecasts the Instituto de Práctica Empresarial (IPE), a property-focused business school. The Madrid region will see the highest increase with a 10.8% rise, followed by Castilla y León with an 8% increase and the Canaries with 7.7%. Catalonia, once the market leader, will slow…
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Overseas Properties 2018 – A Househunter’s Guide to the...
- 21.02.2018
Spain Spain has a lot of obvious advantages, such as the amazing climate, sunny weather for more than 300 days a year, famous beaches, healthy cuisine and an attractive traditional culture. Your children can receive an excellent education, and parents – one of the best levels of medical care. Today this country is recognized as the best country…
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Moderate costs in the Dominican Republic but beware of fraud
- 17.02.2018
How high are realtors’ and lawyers’ fees in the Dominican Republic? What about other property purchase costs? TRANSACTION COSTS Who Pays? Transfer Tax 3.00% buyer Notary Fee 0.25% – 1% buyer Document Stamp Tax 1.30% buyer Real Estate Agent´s Fee 5% – 10% seller Costs paid by buyer 4.55% – 5.30% Costs paid by seller…
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