March 12th, 2008
by vision
In the beginning it was Railway stations that were the seeds that sprouted life around small towns and helped them grow into sprawling cities.
Today, it is undoubtedly Airports that accelerate the development of a city and make it a hub for both trade and travel. With the addition of a single runway, a remote island can become a tourist paradise, or un developed lands can have access to food supplies and equipment for urban development. In a self sufficient country like the UAE, an upcoming airport can herald a different kind of evolution, establishing it as a trade and logistics hub that connects the east and the west, along with providing a great stop over for tourists in transit.
It does not take much thought to see the endless opportunities there are for the savvy real estate investor. Let’s look at some of them. Read the rest of this entry »
February 28th, 2008
by vision
This article is aimed at home buyers, and those looking at rental property. Real Estate agents can also use some of the arguments made in this article when pitching a project to home buyers and investors.
To those new to the local real estate terminology. ‘New Dubai’ has been accepted unofficially as the regions in Dubai where freehold, leasehold and associated new projects are coming up.
With every passing month, ‘New Dubai’ is expanding, but it is safe to say that the original Dubai was around the Dubai Creek, Deira, and Bur Dubai region. This area is where the heartbeat of the emirate of Dubai is!
So why upset the cart? Why suggest to people already well entrenched there to relocate? here’s the top 3 reasons.
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February 21st, 2008
by vision
Dubai is a true melting pot of cultures, as is the UAE. The cosmopolitan lifestyle of the country is gaining world wide recognition every day. More tourists are being converted to residents, impressed with the way people of different backgrounds co exist and live here.
The foremost reason for this successful blend of cultures and lifestyle, is because of the foresight and vision of the leaders of this country. Another reason can be attributed to the business people with diverse backgrounds adding their unique flavor to the commercial success of every emirate in the UAE.
Dubai and the UAE has managed to attract people from different regions, to re-locate and start off life without feeling ‘homesick’. This is partly due to the fact that every day comforts that a person is used to and takes for granted in their home country, are available and replicated here.
A Basic need that sustains a multicultural Society:
While there are many basic needs to sustain a multicultural society, one of them is definitely the availability of ethnic food. Let’s look how this aspect is tied in to ethnic marketing of commercial property and real estate. Read the rest of this entry »
February 17th, 2008
by vision
We live in times where instant visual feedback has become part of everyday life. After all, seeing is believing and today it is possible to see more without the need to be physically present at an event.
What does this mean to the Real Estate industry?
Enterprising Real Estate agents can add a new tool and skill to their repertoire. Every one carries a mobile phone today equipped with a camera. While many agents may carry a high end cell phone as a status symbol, why not use the features of such a phone as an added bonus?
Utilizing your local telecoms provider’s MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service) service is as simple as opting in by sending a subscribe me message to the service provider.
In the UAE, the two telco operators Etisalat and DU provide both cost effective and easy to use MMS subscriptions for both prepaid and post paid subscribers.
With MMS enabled on your camera phone, it is time to use it as part of your customized client servicing plan. Read the rest of this entry »
February 16th, 2008
by vision
…and other dishonest practices you could come across in Real Estate Dealings.
The title is rather long, but well suited to this undesirable breed of real estate agents and ‘deal makers’ who consider themselves Real Estate Professionals.
While there are laws to protect a home buyer and investor, these laws are only now being enforced swiftly and effectively. However, this has not slowed down the pack of deceptive agents who had got a foothold in the market from the early stages, and like bad parents are influencing another ‘generation’ of real estate agents toward walking the wrong path. Read the rest of this entry »
February 16th, 2008
by vision
We took the opportunity to visit the Green Community a few days ago, as part of the Video Neighborhood mapping project that is slowly filling up on Realvisionhomes.com. Click to see Video neighborhood Map of Dubai Projects
The video neighborhood section will aim to provide as complete an overview as possible using video, a tour of completed projects in Dubai and the UAE. This is of immense importance right now, as we see growing overseas investor and home buyer interest in owning property and living in the UAE.
After seeing the pictures on the Green Community website, which makes it hard to believe that such a project exists and has been lived in for more than a few years, it made sense to look into this neighborhood first hand.
The Residents of the Green Community either don’t know how good this gem of a property they are living in is, or they are smart enough to keep it a secret. Read the rest of this entry »
