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 [...]
Friday, June 11, 2010
Carla Rayman Travels To Dubai To Meet With Client And A Developer. Carla Rayman, Director of International Business Development for Prudential Palms Realty, recently returned from a business trip to Dubai.
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 [...]
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Go Global – Go Fractional By Patricia Tan There is a growing trend in the international real estate market towards fractional ownership. The global recession undoubtedly influenced this growth, by causing many people to stop and consider their financial position and formulate new strategies for fiscal management and wealth preservation. In recent years there had been a [...]
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Impulse Realty: Bringing the World to Sarasota By Lalaena Gonzalez-Figueroa Photography by Chad Spencer In a global economy, the ability to connect through language and culture is paramount to any business’ success. At Impulse Realty, broker/owner Maria Mesarosova has developed her firm to meet the needs of local real estate clientele, while cultivating an ever-growing global reach.
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Go Global The Changing Face of the International Real Estate Investor By Patricia Tan Overseas purchasers of Florida real estate are attracted to our shores by many of the same things that draw people from the northern U.S.A. and Canada. Our reputation as the Sunshine State, beautiful beaches, availability of outdoor activities and water sports and relatively low [...]
Monday, March 1, 2010
Go Global - Retiring To Florida? This may not be as easy as you think! By Patricia Tan Despite some migrations northward, Florida still enjoys a reputation as THE place to retire. Retirees are drawn to the Florida lifestyle. The ability to lead an active, outdoor life year round, take advantage of our beaches and cultural attractions and [...]
Melanie Massell Jazz Duo Visits Hotel Indigo.
Saturday May 26, 2012 from 5pm-8pm come and enjoy jazz night at Hotel Indigo’s H2O Bistro. Melanie Massell is playing
4 Visiting Soldiers Gave A Piece Of Their Life So We Can Live Ours.
On Friday, May 25, 2012 at 11:08am 4 Wounded Warriors will arrive at SRQ Airport on US Airways Flight #3327. Each has lost a limb defending our way of life. Let's be there Friday to show them our love and support.
Meet The Suncoast Super Boat Grand Prix Racers.
This Thursday (May 24th/8:00am) the Sarasota Convention and Visitors Bureau Partnership Coffee will feature the 28th Annual Super Boat Grand Prix (June 24 – July 4).
Team ACS Fundraiser For The American Cancer Society Tonight.
This is it... Team ACS's Cocktail Party, tonight Tuesday, May 22nd, 6:00pm - 9:00pm at the Sporting News Grill at the Holiday Inn Airport.
South Florida Museum Presents Moon.
The South Florida Museum presents Moon as part of the Film Fridays Weird Science series, 6pm on May 25, 2012.
Sarasota Area Sports Alliance Honors 2012 Scholarship Recipients.
The Sarasota Area Sports Alliance (SASA) will present its annual 2012 college scholarship awards during a luncheon on Tuesday, May 22, featuring nationally recognized communication and character development expert Steve Shenbaum.
Jo Ann Koontz To Discuss Short Sales On Radio Show.
Attorney and Certified Public Accountant Jo Ann Koontz will be a featured guest on Talk Credit Radio, a weekly radio talk show hosted by consumer advocate Gerri Detweiler of Ultimate Credit Solutions Inc.
COBROOKE Publishes "Going in Circles while Moving Forward"
COBROOKE Ideas I Architecture I Design announced the publication of its new book "Going in Circles while Moving Forward", Ideation, Visioning and Creative Thinking.
Keller Williams Realty Ranked In America’s Top 10 Workplaces.
Keller Williams Realty announced that it was recognized as one of America’s Top 10 Workplaces, according to the first annual National Top Workplaces list compiled by Workplace Dynamics.
Taylor Morrison Signs 60 Contracts In April.
Taylor Morrison announced continued sales increases with 60 contracts signed in April. With 177 sales contracts through March, this brings the year to date total net sales to 222.
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).
Twitter
LinkedIn
Facebook
Youtube
Plaxo
RSS
Thursday, April 14, 2011
0 Comments