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Inflation deflating indonesian property price boom
Nominal residential property prices are rising in nearly every market tier in Indonesia; however, post-inflation numbers are down despite fairly strong economic growth in the face of the global financial crisis.
Tue, Jul 26, 2011
U.s. Housing market needs government boost, analyst says
Moody’s economist Mark Zandi emphasizes the need for government action in the housing crisis to help stave off further damage to the economy. Recent gains in the market suggest the threat of a double dip in home values has been avoided, but the five-year slump has taken its toll and policy changes are in order.
Tue, Jul 26, 2011
Dollar falls on u.s. Debt impasse safety bid
The dollar slid toward a record low against the Swiss franc after U.S. lawmakers failed to agree on raising the nation’s $14.3 trillion debt ceiling, boosting the odds of a default as soon as next week.
Mon, Jul 25, 2011
Us home sales 'to rise in 2011'
The rate of USA property sales is still likely to be higher in 2011 than that recorded last year, new figures suggest.
Mon, Jul 25, 2011
Top ten tapas and free eats in madrid
Free tapas are not easy to come by in Madrid, but if you know where to go you'll find an abundance of bars where you can eat well for the price of what you drink.
Mon, Jul 25, 2011
Barbie gets her own malibu mansion
She already has the perfect body, a wardrobe that any young girl would die for and several fast cars, so it seems only fair that Barbie gets a perfect home too.
Mon, Jul 25, 2011
Foreign money invades mongolia
As its resources draw foreign miners like Rio Tinto—and billions of dollars—the country struggles to strike a balance between growth and exploitation.
Mon, Jul 25, 2011
The true cost of real estate
Property costs in Ecuador are a fraction of those of a similar quality in the US because of the practically non-existent home taxes, says Pathfinder International's Ronan McMahon.
Mon, Jul 25, 2011
A cuban housing market? Gov't is lifting a taboo
President Raul Castro has pledged to legalize the purchase and sale of Cuban homes by the end of the year, bringing this informal market out of the shadows.
Mon, Jul 25, 2011
Ten reasons why you should consider costa rica
Pathfinder International's Margaret Summerfield tells us why Costa Rica is a great new market in which to buy a home.
Mon, Jul 25, 2011