Knowledge Is Power… … and nowhere is that more true than in today’s international real estate market By Patricia Tan This saying is attributed to Francis Bacon, the Tudor philosopher, scientist and statesman, and was part of a document he wrote in 1596 – so how can it possibly apply to what is happening in our real estate [...]
Monday, March 14, 2011
Taking A Lesson From Red Adair By Patricia Tan What has the renowned oil well firefighter, Red Adair, got to do with the world of international real estate? Read on! As we welcome winter visitors to our balmy, sunny shores, we hope they will stay a while and enjoy the Florida lifestyle. Many will enjoy it so much [...]
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Tips For International Buyers Of Real Estate By Patricia Tan In recent weeks I have worked with people from several countries who purchased homes here. Their motivations to purchase a property were different, the kind of homes they preferred were diverse, and their budgets varied widely. The buyers also came from different parts of the world, so [...]
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Go Global - Citizens of the World… Bridging The Cultural Divide By Patricia Tan I recently returned from marketing trips to the United Kingdom and China – two very different countries and cultures, I think you will agree. In the many hours of plane-sitting I endured, I had time to reflect upon the ways in which we [...]
Monday, October 25, 2010
Go Global International Buyers By The Numbers By Patricia Tan Regular readers will be familiar with my fascination with numbers and statistics. As a real estate professional working to bring overseas investors, immigrants, retirees and part time residents to Florida I am always interested in statistics about international buyers in our market. I had occasion recently to revisit [...]
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Go Global International Retirement Destinations By Patricia Tan Ask any American where they plan to retire to, and you might expect to hear Florida or Arizona. You might be surprised however, at the many different answers you will hear today. A growing number of Americans are becoming disenchanted with the thought of retiring to a warm and sunny location [...]
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
The International Buyer And Currency Exchange – A Predictable Trend? By Laura McLoughlin The anticipated report ‘The 2010 NAR Profile of International Home Buying Activity’ has just been released and provides interesting reading. Anyone involved in the real estate market over the past couple of years would probably have been looking to diversify their service offering and [...]
Friday, August 13, 2010
Go Global Dubai, The Pearl Of The Persian Gulf By Patricia Tan As a real estate professional working to bring overseas investors, retirees and part time residents to Florida I find competition for those investment dollars coming from many other parts of the globe. The world today is indeed very small, as the saying goes. In recent months, my [...]
Monday, June 28, 2010
Go Global The Truth About Foreclosures, Bargain Priced Property And The Loonie! By Patricia Tan Florida is now acknowledged in international circles as THE place to buy real estate. There is growing evidence that the prices in many parts of our state have bottomed and started on the road to recovery, but buyers are still hesitant and search [...]
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Go Global – Brazil, The Land of Opportunity? By Patricia Tan We hear much talk today of the global economy and the growing role of the BRIC countries – Brazil, Russia, India and China. The term BRIC was first used in a Goldman Sachs report in 2003, which speculated that by 2050 these four economies would be [...]
Keller Williams RED Day Benefits Manatee Glens.
Realtors from both the Bradenton and the Sarasota offices of Keller Williams On the Water volunteered at Manatee Glens planting flowers, raking, weeding, painting and more
Lakewood Ranch Golf And Country Club Summer Culinary Invitation.
The Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club Golf And Country Club again announces Summer Culinary Invitation, June 1 through September 30, 2012.
Jannus Live Presents ZOSO - The Ultimate Led Zepplin Tribute.
The doors open Friday, May 18, 2012, for a concert at St Pete’s Jannus Live with ZOSO The Ultimate Led Zepplin Tribute.
Barbara Mei Named Sales Person Of The Month.
Broker-Associate Barbara Mei was recognized as the top sales person for Premier Sotheby’s International Realty in March 2012.
School of Opportunity Announces Google Life Courses.
The School of Opportunity released their summer schedule and classes begin June 4, 2012 at the University of South Florida North Port campus.
Shelley Thayer Recipient Of 2012 Randy Partee Scholarship.
Cat Depot announced Shelley Thayer, executive director, was awarded the 2012 Randy Partee Scholarship by The Society of Animal Welfare Administrators (SAWA).
Salt & Light Productions Accepting Cost Sharing Grant Applications.
Salt & Light Productions, an award winning project of the Center for Faith and Freedom, who produces multi-media productions is accepting cost-sharing grant applications for summer 2012.
Early Learning Coalition Roasts 1-800-Ask-Gary.
Join the Early Learning Coalition of Manatee County for a casual evening of laughter and camaraderie as “frenemies” and close friends take the stage to roast the one and only: Dr. Gary Kompothecras.
Nutter Custom Construction Moves To New Office Space.
Nutter Custom Construction announced they are moving Friday, May 11, 2012 to new office space on South Orange Avenue.
Gallery Opening Features Contemporary Paintings Mounted In Concrete Frames.
The MillerBrady Fine Art Gallery announced a Grand Opening Reception from 5pm to 8pm on Friday, May 11th and Saturday, May 12th to showcase contemporary minimalist original paintings and glass fiber reinforced concrete (GFRC) framed works of art.
Habitat For Humanity Sarasota Dedicates New Home.
Habitat for Humanity Sarasota, announced the celebration of a home dedication for Shawn Bowman and his family on Saturday, May 5, 2012.
M. Brandon Parrott, M.D., Ph.D., Joins Center For Sight.
Center For Sight, a multi-physician vision, hearing, cosmetic and skin care practice in Southwest Florida, announced the addition of M. Brandon Parrott, M.D., Ph.D.
May 12th Band Slam Benefiting Manatee Children’s Services.
A different type of charity fundraiser is roaring its way into the Sarasota Bradenton International Convention Center. From blues to jazz to cover bands, see the Suncoast's hottest bands under one roof.
Mike Meeks Joins Taylor Morrison.
Taylor Morrison West Florida Division announced the appointment of Mike Meeks as vice president of construction.
Nancy Havens Relocates Her Practice to Sterling Dental.
Nancy Havens, DDS, has relocated her general dentistry practice to Sterling Dental at 2900 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota, FL 34239.
Cat Depot’s Shelley Thayer To Speak At Animal Care Expo.
Cat Depot announced their executive director, Shelley Thayer, will present at The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) Animal Care Expo 2012
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