Investors in Brazil have ‘tripled their money’
September 22, 2011 by Sofia Camfield · Leave a Comment
Whether investors have made profits or losses in the last decade depend a huge amount on where they put their money, with Brazil proving to be a sweet spot, it has been claimed.
Writing for the BBC, Gemma Godfrey, investment committee chairman at Credo Capital, explained that timing has been more crucial to investors in the last ten years, as the world has undergone and tried to recover from a massive financial crisis.
The same can be the countries and companies in which people invested, those placing their faith in basic materials or in the emerging markets, such as Brazil, have seen a remarkable return, while those invested in financial firms or the west on the whole produced meagre returns or losses.
“Fund managers with investments in emerging markets (like Brazil, Russia, India and China) almost tripled their initial investments,” she said.
In light of this, it is unsurprising that Foreign Direct Investment in Brazil is set to increase this year as investors view the country as a safe haven.
Protecting Mineral Rights
September 21, 2011 by Sofia Camfield · Leave a Comment
I’ve written about the Marcellus Shale and oil/gas exploration more generally in prior posts, but I hadn’t given much thought to the distinction between surface and mineral rights. For the most part, those prior posts centered on high level issues affecting investors/developers–such as the regulatory environment, the attractiveness of multifamily housing investments, etc., etc.–with an assumption that controls over drilling activities were secured and absolute. While t
Talasa Golf Condos Show Strong Sales
August 27, 2011 by Isabelle Bolliger · Leave a Comment
(KAMLOOPS, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA) — The Mibroc Group recently announced the launch of its third phase of its popular Talasa condos across from the clubhouse at the centre of Sun Rivers Golf Resort Community. Talasa is comprised of residential condominium buildings surrounding a mixed-use village centre that will include residents’ club, pool, fitness area and spa. The Village Center will have shops, dining and an outdoor entertainment plaza.
The third phase features 88 suites ranging in size from studios, 1- and 2-bedrooms and 2 bedrooms with a den. The units are priced from $117,400 to $269,900. Continue reading…
Deducting a loss on a real estate sale
August 27, 2011 by Isabelle Bolliger · Leave a Comment
Due to the weak real estate market, many homeowners are forced to sell at a loss, if they are able to sell at all. But does this dark financial cloud have a silver lining? Can a homeowner deduct a loss from income taxes?
Unfortunately, the answer to that question is no, as a loss incurred on the sale of a personal asset such as a personal residence is not deductible.
But there is a way to deduct a loss on the sale of a home: You can convert it to a rental before you sell.
This requires you to rent out the home to someone who is not related to you for a reasonable market rent.
$2,150 Home For Sale in Monroe, NJ 08831
August 26, 2011 by Jesse Spivakovsky · Leave a Comment
59 Timber Hill Dr Monroe, NJ 08831
3bd. 3fb. Single Family $2,150 
This home just closed and you will be the first one to live in it. Master Bed Suite and 2nd bedroom on main level. Spacious loft with 3rd bed and bath Designer Kitchen with State of the Art S/S Appliances Granite counters, hardwood flooring. Private location Backs to shrubs and trees. Continue reading…