NuWire Investor: RealEstateInvestment

Best Real Estate Investment Markets For 2012

Jerold Leslie — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:23:00 GMT

HousingPredictor.com has released its Best Investor Markets for 2012 study, which identifies the best investment markets for residential real estate in the U.S., and it appears much of the action will take place in America’s heartland this year. Three of the five best cities for investment in...

New York Top Investment Pick for Multifamily Investors

Betsy Kraat — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:19:00 GMT

A forecast of low vacancy and higher rents is expected to keep investors flocking to New York City in 2012, according to experts. Records indicate that a whopping 80% of households in the city are priced out of homeownership, with areas like Tribeca, Manhattan and SoHo attracting strong attention from...

Investing In China's Real Estate Market: A Look At Funding Options

Qin Qu — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:57:00 GMT

Prior to the global financial crisis and subsequent restructuring and monitoring of banks, most real estate investors in the U.S. and abroad relied on banks for loans to fund development projects. Now, tougher regulations are forcing banks to be choosier and investors have sought to fill the gap with...

D.C. Property Tax Code Key to School Improvement

Scott B. Cryder — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:47:00 GMT

Washington D.C. is one of the fastest growing metropolitan areas in the country, having seen its population increase 16% in the last decade. While this is good news for the economy in a general sense, the strain it is putting on public schools in the District is starting to show. Many families with...

Dominican Republic Peninsula Great for Beach Living

Ronan McMahon — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:41:00 GMT

The Samana peninsula in the Dominican Republic is a beautiful region with winding beaches, wonderful weather and quiet little beachside restaurants that serve cold drinks and delicious food. Las Terrenas is particularly attractive for anyone looking for the perfect place to buy a beach home. Located...

US States to Enter Foreclosure Settlement

Shanthi Bharatwaj — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:36:00 GMT

A recent announcement regarding a possible settlement between banks and U.S. states over unscrupulous foreclosure practices may amount to less than the final word when it comes to future litigation, according to experts. New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman has since sued Bank of America, JPMorgan...