Earliest records of construction in the city of Al-Qods were located on ad-Duhur hills that overlooked Salwan Village on the south-east side of Al-Aqsa Mosque. Two possible reasons can be derived for choosing the site. First is that it provided security because it was easy to defend and second is its proximity to the Oumm [...]
The rising costs in housing in major places in China like Beijing and Shanghai is creating a new trend in home ownership. Beijing is not the only major city in the country to experience such developments that is brought about by housing prices and the influx of investors both from Hong Kong and other foreign [...]
Colorado state is facing significant challenges of increase in population and the pressure of employment. It is facing a trend of in-ward migration over the past decades and is forecasted to continue in the medium-term future. Approximately 80% of the population resides in or around major urban centers with 56% living in Metropolitan Denver. Urban [...]
Beirut the capital of Lebanon was a port town that flourished under the rule of many foreign empires. Today it is covered largely by modern urban constructions. Ancient walls and structures have become an integral part of monumental buildings. Beirut is an ancient city filled with historical artifacts. Recent situations changed it dramatically. Beirut is [...]
Consumers and real estate industry people were all responsible for the bubble that burst resulting in the economic crash that has so crippled the housing industry according to experts. But they are not solely responsible for the industry and the government itself allows such unregulated products that boosted consumer confidence so much they availed of [...]
Many people are still finding it hard to get by, even with the trillions of dollars that have been sent out by the government to boost the economy. Why, well the economy is simply too much affected by the economic turmoil that has affected the global financial stability. Some say they are getting ample help, [...]
The bailout hearings have passed all the hearings and deliberations and it has been signed into law by the new President Obama, now why am still facing foreclosure? Well this is how the system works, the law having passed needs to set-up a specific group who would be handling the disbursement of funds per se [...]
Well, a new president of the United States has been elected and is expected to take office but other than that, everything seems to go downhill form here. Many companies are indicating losses in the millions if not billions of dollars and many more people are losing jobs. The real estate market, one of the [...]
Urbanization, for all its pluses, has also led to the increase in pollution, garbage and health problems. The rapid increase in population and scarcity of land in urban areas has also contributed to these problems. Crime is higher in urban areas, compared to suburbs. Concern about these problems have led a growing number of cities [...]
Image source: www.eng.realtor.ru Although many investors are leery when it comes to investing in urban neighborhoods, these areas possess a very appealing demographic of potential tenants. Listed below are 5 reasons why, you may want to consider investing in the urban real estate market. 1. Pricing- Now we’ve all heard the old saying that “You [...]