Global Real Estate

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The term international real estate describes a relatively new phenomenon, beginning in the 1980's and keeping pace with globalization. The term encompasses real property development, sales and leasing transactions across national borders. International real estate could be viewed as one of the most dynamic branches of real estate although it is, by definition, influenced by fluctuating market value in various sectors between countries, as can be evidenced by the 2008 global credit crisis.

International real estate is best subdivided into two categories: international commercial real estate and international residential real estate. Some examples of international real estate transactions are:

* an citizen of one country purchases a house in another country

* a corporation headquartered in one country purchases or leases an office building another country

* a corporation or investment group in one country builds a hotel in another country

In recent years, many economists have recognized that the lack of effective real estate laws can be a significant barrier to investment in many developing countries. In most societies, rich and poor, a significant fraction of the total wealth is in the form of land and buildings.

In most advanced economies, the main source of capital used by individuals and small companies to purchase and improve land and buildings is mortgage loans (or other instruments). These are loans for which the real property itself constitutes collateral. Banks are willing to make such loans at favorable rates in large part because, if the borrower does not make payments, the lender can foreclose by filing a court action which allows them to take back the property and sell it to get their money back. For investors, profitability can be enhanced by using an off plan or pre-construction strategy to purchase at a lower price which is often the case in the pre-construction phase of development.

But in many developing countries there is no effective means by which a lender could foreclose, so the mortgage loan industry, as such, either does not exist at all or is only available to members of privileged social classes.

We’ve searched the "Net" for global real estate focused Websites. Here, we’ll present some lesser known Internet sites that either provide information on a specific property purchasing related topics or offer unique international real estate related products, services or ideas. These resources will help you enjoy everyday - to the fullest.

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International Real Estate Resources

• Colombia Real Estate Complete information guide about how to buy real estate in Colombia, step by step guide. Best Colombian cities, real estate market information, foreign investors guide, properties in Colombia, and much more.

Website:

http://www.buycolombiarealty.com

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