Archive for April, 2008

MHI Hospitality Corporation Closes Acquisition of Hampton, Virginia Asset

MHI Hospitality Corporation announced that the Company has completed the acquisition of the 172-room former Radisson Hotel in Hampton, Virginia for approximately $7.75 million, or $45,000 per room. The Company has also entered into a 10-year franchise agreement with InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) [(LON: IHG) (NYSE: IHG - News; ADRs)] through its franchising entity, Holiday [...]

Sunday, April 27th, 2008 In Real Estate Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Explosion in the number of inexpensive vacation home and apartment rentals

With even modest hotels charging from $200 to $300 a room all over the world (and sometimes more), the smart traveler is frequently turning to the rental of lower-cost vacation homes or apartments.
We have learned that it is rather easy to find, say, a perfectly acceptable $139-a-night apartment in Manhattan to substitute for a Manhattan [...]

Sunday, April 27th, 2008 In Apartments Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Miami Real Estate Market’s Movement Slow but Nothing to Judge about

It is always a great deal when people are tackling Miami real estate business related issues, because they always assume that Miami real estate market will sort of bust wide open anytime soon. I think it’s funny in a way that people pay big attention to it and critics alike are aiming on it like [...]

Sunday, April 27th, 2008 In Real Estate Tags: , , , ,

Sarasota Real Estate: The Market Sees A Slight Reduction In New Home Closings

The residential real estate market in the Sarasota-Bradenton region, according to market analysts, began to overheat in late 2004 and 2005, and still continues to struggle because of the upsurge of speculative inventory created during that time frame. However, many say the positive news is that the market steadily reduced the level of finished vacant [...]

Sunday, April 27th, 2008 In Real Estate Tags: , , , , , , , , ,

New firm set to tap Abu Dhabi’s real estate potential

Ocean View Abu Dhabi, a new real estate company has been formed as a partnership between SBK Holding and Dubai-based real estate consultancy Ocean View.
Since Abu Dhabi’s potential as an attractive property destination is just beginning to be tapped, the new company will market the capital’s properties, including some waterfront developments, to high net worth [...]

Sunday, April 27th, 2008 In Real Estate Tags: , , , , ,

$13.3M in real estate seized from Amodeo

The federal government has seized $13.3 million in real estate from Florida venture capitalist Frank L. Amodeo amidst allegations of embezzlement.
Government officials seized the property after the Orlando businessman was accused of buying real estate with money he stole from the now-defunct Mirabilis Ventures, the Orlando Sentinel reported Saturday.
The former venture capitalist is the target [...]

Sunday, April 27th, 2008 In Real Estate Tags: , , , , , , ,

Condo projects will be few for remainder of ‘08

While some multi-family developments are currently under construction in San Diego County, the amount of condominium projects that will begin during the remainder of this year will be minimal, as a significant number of previously proposed condo projects have been delayed, offered for sale by the developer or become bank-owned.
“None of the permits that [...]

Sunday, April 27th, 2008 In Condo Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Choosing the Right Condo Regardless of Market Conditions, According to Simply Condos

For more than 7 years the Greater Metropolitan Toronto (GTA) region has witnessed a red-hot condominium real estate market and an unprecedented condominium construction boom. The record sales reached in 2007 are showing signs of slowing. Forecasts for 2008 Toronto real estate sales indicate that, over the short term, condominium prices may continue to rise, [...]

Sunday, April 27th, 2008 In Condo Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Beijing International Tourism Expo 2008

Asia Pacific’s most outstanding travel and tourism event will be organised with much aplomb in year 2008. Schedule to be held at the Beijing Exhibition Center, China from 19 to 21 June 2008, the 5th presentation of Beijing International Tourism Expo 2008 (BITE 2008) is exceptionally meaningful and significant as it coincides with the much-anticipated [...]

Sunday, April 6th, 2008 In Travel Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,