REAL ESTATE

Common Real Estate Trends

Trends

Over the years there have been several trends in the real estate market.
These can be nationwide trends, or can be focused in one area of the country. And remember, real estate trends are always on the change.
Though when a trend seems to be sticking around for a long time,as a matter of fact trends are meant to change.
There are several things that can cause real estate trends. This can be anything from changes in the economy to rising interest rates and much more. There is no way of saying for certain if real estate trends will come and go. Rather,it is something that you must simply deal with as it comes up. These trends affect everybody involved in this industry. This includes general house owners, buyers and sellers, mortgage companies, real estate agents, and many more.
For this reason, real estate trends are always watched closely. This way, those who are involved know how to deal with these trends and can in turn handle them in the right manner. Following are the three common real estate trends to look for in the upcoming months.

1. Keep an eye on how the internet changes the real estate market in the months to come. The internet has changed several industries over the years, and this is certain to continue to take place with real estate.

2. Agents and brokers are looking for new ways to deal with upcoming generations. This is the trend that is going to change the industry in many ways than one.Simply put, the younger buyers of today are not like they were in the past.

3. Multiple Listing Services are taking a new form, and have seen several changes. Keep this trend in mind and this is something that is going to affect real estate agents in specific. These are just three real estate trends that may rear their head in the upcoming months. There are certain to be several more as well as some that are generalized in nature.
The bottom line is that trends will always be observable in the real estate industry. This is not going to change anytime soon.Hence no matter who you are, getting used to these is very significant.

Make Money Flipping Real Estate

You can certainly make money flipping real estate in more than two ways. However, when it comes to actually repairing and improving a house to sell it, there are two essentially different approaches. The first is to do as much of the work yourself as you can. The other approach is to simply manage the project while others do all the physical labor.
Many investors will tell you that your time should be spent finding and managing properties, not raking leaves or painting or hammering nails. Doing the work on the house means you have bought yourself a job, they will tell you, rather than an investment. I tend to agree, but nothing is that simple. There are good reasons for either approach and you can make money flipping real estate either way.

Make Money Doing It Yourself

Do you make more or less money when you do your own work on that fixer upper? That depends on how you look at it. It is true that you might make more money on a given project. After all, if it costs $2,000 in labor for roofing, and you do it yourself, you should make $2,000 more profit - at least if you do it as fast as the professionals would have done it (there are holding costs to pay if the project is delayed). On the other hand, if you do a lot of the work yourself, you might be able to flip just a couple houses a year, rather than the dozen you could do if you paid for all the labor.
When you do it yourself, however, you do get a bigger margin of safety. (I should say you CAN get a bigger margin of safety, because those of us that aren't as skilled in the building trades might screw things up and have to hire a professional anyhow.) On a project that would yield a $20,000 profit after paying for all labor, you might save $8,000 by doing much of the work yourself. This can mean more profit, but it also means that if there are unexpected expenses or you guessed wrong on what the house would sell for, you are less likely to lose money.
Another factor to consider is your cash situation. If you are tight on cash, and you don't want to bring in other investors or you can't borrow enough money, you can get by with less by doing a lot of the work on your own. In fact, one way to do your first flip is to live in the home while you fix it. This makes it easier to get financing, and if you stay there two years before selling, you don't have to pay taxes on the profit.

Make More Money Flipping Real Estate As A Business

Handled like a business, there is no doubt that you have the opportunity to make more money. A friend of mine flipped fourteen houses in one year, something he never could have done if he had been painting the homes or laying tiles in them. He never lifted a hammer. He made it clear that he thought his time was better spent finding the next deal, while his crew finished the houses that he had at the moment.

The Choice

Which is the better approach then? It depends. Of course there is more money to be made finding deals than hammering nails. But what if you need a safe small deal to get started? What if you are short on cash and ability to borrow? What if you just enjoy the process of fixing up a home?
Those are all good reasons to consider doing the work yourself, or at least part of it. There is no absolute right way to make money flipping real estate. Often investors learn a lot by getting involved with the repairs and improvements. This could mean you'll save money and make better decisions later, when you are managing projects or finding deals. The choice is yours.

The real estate market in Dubai is one of the most successful stories in the world. Freehold ownership of selected developments in Dubai was opened to all nationalities in May 2002. Residential and commercial projects from world class construction companies have elicited tremendous response from both nationals and expatriate buyers.
Freehold properties are attracting a large share of foreign ownership due to increased opportunities and quick returns on investments. Rental yields are expected to remain at high level as the freehold properties being offered are very unique on a worldwide scale and will continue to attract investors.
Investing in Dubai freehold properties is a profitable deal when it comes to location, tax efficiencies, leisure, quality of life, leadership and vision, an ambition where Dubai sees itself in the future. One of the main attractions for would-be buyers is the provision of residence visas for expatriate investors and their immediate family.
Dubai has one of the highest per capita construction spends in the world. Dubai is experiencing tremendous growth in real estate and tourism projects that is the most significant in the region. The growth rate exceeds that achieved by other countries in the Middle East and large parts of Europe.
Dubai’s staggering construction industry is unrivaled in the Middle East with multi-million dollar projects springing into life on a daily basis. The past 10 years have seen as much development in this thriving emirate as any other city in the world, and the trend is set to continue well into the new Millennium as more and more business is channeled in from all corners of the planet.Freehold property is dominated by some of the major developers like Emaar and Nakheel. Some of their projects include The Palm in Jumeirah, Jebel Ali and Deira, Golden Mile, Dubai Marina, Meadows, Springs, Greens, Emirates Hills, Burj Dubai, Jumeirah Beach Residence, Jumeirah Lake Towers, Jumeirah Islands, Arabian Ranches etc. Freehold properties in Dubai seem to going in only one way. Up! Invest in properties in UAE!

Captivating Contrasts
From the timeless tranquillity of the desert to the lively bustle of the souk, Dubai offers a kaleidoscope of attractions for visitors.
The emirate embraces a wide variety of scenery in a very small area. In a single day, the tourist can experience everything from rugged mountains and awe-inspiring sand dunes to sandy beaches and lush green parks, from dusty villages to luxurious residential districts and from ancient houses with windtowers to ultra-modern shopping malls.
The emirate is both a dynamic international business centre and a laid-back tourist escape; a city where the sophistication of the 21st century walks hand in hand with the simplicity of a bygone era.
But these contrasts give Dubai its unique flavour and personality; a cosmopolitan society with an international lifestyle, yet with a culture deeply rooted in the Islamic traditions of Arabia.
Since earliest times, Dubai has been a meeting place, bringing together the Bedouin of the desert interior with the pearl-diver, the merchant of the city with the sea-going fisherman.
Dubai City
Having expanded along both banks of the Creek, Dubai’s central business district is divided into two parts — Deira on the northern side and Bur Dubai to the south — connected by a tunnel and two bridges. Each has its share of fine mosques and busy souks, of public buildings, shopping malls, hotels, office towers, banks, hospitals, schools, apartments and villas.
Outside this core, the city extends to the neighbouring emirate of Sharjah to the north, while extending south and west in a long ribbon of development alongside the Gulf, through the districts of Satwa, Jumeirah and Umm Suqeim.
At first glance, the city presents a predominantly modern face, an ever-changing skyline of new developments, from striking glass and concrete towers to gracious modern buildings incorporating traditional Arabian architectural motifs and features.
Climate
The UAE has a sub-tropical, arid climate. Rainfall is infrequent and irregular. Falling mainly in winter, it amounts to some 13 centimetres a year. Temperatures range from a low of about 10 degrees Celsius to a high of 48 degrees Celsius. The mean daily maximum is 24 degrees in January rising to 41 degrees in July.

Breaking News section features all the latest news in the Dubai Property market around the world.
Dubai, Oman USD827m project
28 Mar 2005
Dubai Holding Group company, Dubai International Properties, has signed an agreement with the Government of Oman to develop an USD817m integrated luxury lifestyle resort in the neighbouring Sultanate. This follows the recent visit to Oman by Dubai Crown Prince General Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. Property will be for sale to non-GCC nationals.
Pearl-Qatar, Phase 3 released
28 Mar 2005
The third phase of properties in the Porto Arabia on The Pearl-Qatar have gone on sale. The freehold properties range from one-bedroom apartments to four-bed townhouses set in a harbour with promenades, restaurants and shops. Visit, www.thepearlqatar.com
The Wave, site preparatio
28 Mar 2005
The site preparation work for The Wave, Oman's ambitious leisure and residential project, is to start in May, announced officials yesterday. Phase one comprises land reclamation and creation of an 18-hole PGA golf course utilising the project's 7.3km beachfront.
USD276m Riyadh cement plant
27 Mar 2005
The Riyadh Cement Company has inked an agreement with Sinoma International of China for construction of a USD276m cement plant to be commissioned within 26 months. The plant is located in Muzamiyah, 80km from the capital, and will produce 5,000 tonnes per day.
Emaar USD3.2bn Saudi projects
03 Mar 2005
Dubai-based Emaar Properties is developing projects totalling USD3.2bn in Saudi Arabia, as well as USD2bn worth of developments in India, chairman Mohammed Alabbar has announced. Emaar has also identified partners in Libya, Morocco and Egypt to build major mixed-use real estate developments.
Emaar releases new golf homes
02 Mar 2005
Emmar Properties has today released the Hattan III luxury villas at Emirates Golf Club and Mirador La Coleccion at Arabian Ranches next to the Desert Course. Both villa types offer a high-end specification but the architecture is Arabic and Mediterranean respectively. Previous launches have sold fast.
Dubai crackdown on con-artists
02 Mar 2005
Dubai is taking strong measures against con-artists hoping to exploit interest in the booming property market, and has jailed one scammer. Briton Maz Akhtar tricked investors by offering them fictitious properties in a Dubai investment project, the Seven Wonders of the World. Akhtar also sold non-existent European property, through his company HK Inversiones.
NBD Home Loans, 5.99p
01 Mar 2005
The National Bank of Dubai has introduced Home Loans with a limited introductory loan rate of 5.99 per cent. For a limited period only there is also free entry into the Dubai Duty Free raffle with the chance to win a luxury car. Visit, www.nbd.com.
Trump to video-link with Dubai
01 Mar 2005
New York's top property mogul Donald Trump is to be the keynote speaker at the Entrepreneurs in Dubai event which runs May 23-25 via video link. He is well known for his hit reality TV show The Apprentice which is to have a Middle East version starring Emaar Chairman Mohammed Ali Al Abbar and produced by LBC.
USD4.8bn Qatar, Bahrain causeway
28 Feb 2005
Construction of the USD4.8bn Friendship Causeway between Bahrain and Qatar was given the go-ahead at a meeting of the Joint Supreme Committee yesterday. The 40km double-lane causeway is scheduled to take four years and nine months to finish.
Gulf of Arabia, Dubailand
28 Feb 2005
Ilyas and Mustafa Galadari Group has announced the multi-billion dollar Gulf of Arabia project in the heart of the Dubailand theme park. It comprises four huge projects, the Mall of Arabia, Restless Planet, Wadi Walk and Elite Towers, linked by a monorail and waterways.
Al Areen Desert Resort, 90pc sold
27 Feb 2005
Bahrain has announced that 90 per cent of the Al Areen Desert Spa and Resort has been sold to local and international investors. The development company opened its headquarters in Manama yesterday and said the investors would be named shortly.
Lake Shore Towers in JLT
27 Feb 2005
The Lake Shore Towers development from Al Bodor has been launched in the Jumeirah Lake Towers district of New Dubai. Agents for freehold one to three bedroom apartments and penthouses is Better Homes. There are preferred rates for early bookings, and a 55 per cent payment on possession.
Wind III, Wind IV launch in Dubai
27 Feb 2005
The company behind the Wind I and Wind II towers in Dubai told Gulf News that both projects were sold out. The news came at the launch of Wind III, located in Iran near the Caspian Sea, and Wind IV in Dubailand. Construction of the first two projects has already started.
Bahrain, USD185m airport job
27 Feb 2005
Bahrain is about to start a USD185m airport expansion project and will appoint a consultant shortly, according to officials speaking after the opening of a USD25m new runway last week. However, this scale of spending is much below the present investment in airport infrastructure in Qatar, Riyadh and Dubai.
UP sell-out in hours
24 Feb 2005
Dubai based Union Properties received bookings for all villas and apartments in its Green Community West and Uptown Mirdiff developments within two hours of sales opening yesterday, even though prices have not yet been finalised, reported Gulf News. GCW has 580 villas and 270 apartments and is expected to be completed in 30 months, while UM has 97 villas and 395 apartments and is due for handover by Q3 this year.
Liberty House in DIFC
23 Feb 2005
Dubai based ETA Star Property Developers has launched sales of Liberty House, a freehold office and residential development in the Dubai International Financial Centre. It has two retail areas, eight floors of freehold offices and is offering 208 studios, 120 one-bedroom apartments and 44 two-bedroom apartments for sale.

Quay West sales open
23 Feb 2005

Emaar is now selling residential units at its 39-storey Quay West development, part of the Marina Quays project at the Dubai Marina. QW has a selection of one and two bedrooom apartments offering waterfront views and nearby mooring facilities. Sales are open at the Dubai Marina Sales Centre from Thursday, February 24, between 09:00-19:00.
Home Owner Dubai starts
23 Feb 2005
Home Owner Dubai 2005, to be held at the Madinat Arena, opens tomorrow, February 24. The three-day conference will bring together the big players in the local real estate sector including developers Emaar and Dubai Properties, and finance providers National Bank of Dubai and Amlak Finance. Opening times: for 24th and 26th, 10:00-18:00; for 25th, 14:00-20:00.
The Jewels launched
23 Feb 2005
Jade Development has launched The Jewels, its USD60m twin towers development located at the Dubai Marina, officials announced. The 20-story towers will have one, two and three-bedroom apartments, duplexes, penthouses and lofts.

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Dubai investment bank launches $21m UAE property fund
Dubai investment bank, Emirates Financial Services (EFS) has launched a $20.4 million (Dh75 million) real estate fund that will invest in profitable short-term opportunities in the UAE's surging property sector. EFS, a unit of Emirates Bank International, said the UAE Real Estate Arbitrage and Trading Fund is managed by a unit of Investment Boutique, a partner of Better Homes, the largest estate agency in the UAE.

I Introduction

Real Estate, in broad definition, land and everything made permanently a part thereof, and the nature and extent of one's interest therein. In law, the word real, as it relates to property, means land as distinguished from personal property; and estate is defined as the interest one has in property.

Real estate may be acquired, owned, and conveyed (or transferred) by individuals; business corporations; charitable, religious, educational, fraternal, and various other nonprofit corporations; fiduciaries, such as trustees and executors; partnerships; and generally by any legal entity as determined and defined by the laws of the various states of the U.S. Limitations are established in connection with sales of real estate by minors, incompetents, and certain types of corporations, and generally in cases involving some form of legal disability or lack of capacity. In such instances, it is necessary in some jurisdictions to make application to the courts for permission to sell; in other jurisdictions such transfers are governed by statute.

Real property is generally acquired by purchase, by descent and devise, or by gift. When acquired by purchase, a deed is given by the seller, or grantor, to the purchaser, or grantee. The deed contains a legal description of the property conveyed; it must be drawn, executed, and acknowledged in proper form to be entitled to record. It is customary for the seller and the purchaser to enter into a contract, at which time the purchaser makes a deposit on account of the purchase price. The purchaser engages an attorney or a title company to search the title to the property. The title company ensures that the seller can convey clear title. The transaction is then closed; that is, the property title is transferred and the balance of the purchase price is paid. See also Torrens System.

When an owner of real property has died intestate, or without leaving a will, title to the property is said to pass by descent to the heirs; when he has died testate, or leaving a will that has been probated, the property passes by devise to the person or persons so designated in the will.
Transfer of real property by gift, as, for instance, to churches, educational institutions, or fraternal orders, is easily accomplished merely by the execution and delivery of a deed.

The greatest and most extensive interest that may be acquired in realty is described in law as a fee interest, a term that implies a proprietary ownership, free and clear of conditions. Fee interest is the most common form of ownership; with certain exceptions, private homes, apartment buildings, factories, office buildings, and similar properties are owned in fee.