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The most recent news out of the Australian property market indicates that 2010 should be a strong year. Better-than-expected data on the housing sector has many people involved in real estate down under saying that this year will be red hot.   Building approvals rose 5.9 percent in November to a seasonally adjusted total of […]

The world’s tallest building officially opened on January 4, 2010 in Dubai. The Burj Khalifa, formerly known as the Burj Dubai, is a record 828 meters, or 2717 feet, tall. The official final height was revealed at the festive opening ceremonies in Dubai. Thousands of people were on hand for the spectacular opening. There were

The latest research on the global real estate market indicates that Canada is doing quite well, while several other nations are showing significant signs of recovery. The Global Real Estate Trends report from Scotia Capital indicates the Canada leads the pack for property price increases. Fort the third quarter of 2009, average home prices in

The latest research on the UK housing market indicates that prices were up for the 2009 year. The Financial Times House Price Index produced by Acadametrics (FTHPI) shows that the average house price in England and Wales was £214,283 for December. That is up 0.8 percent for the month over November and 4.2 percent for

Recent reports out of Spain about the state of the Spanish Property market offer some guarded outlooks for 2010. One report notes that the decline in property prices in Spain is slowing, while another sees a potentially large drop this year.   The latest Tinsa property price index for November, 2009, shows that the average

France has been named the best place to live for the fifth year in a row by the US magazine International Living. Every January the magazine produces a ranking quality of life in countries throughout the world. The publication specializes in overseas relocations and is well aware of international real estate and local housing markets

The town of Makry Gialos on the southeast part of Crete has long been a popular tourist resort. The beaches on the famous Greek island are beautiful with clear, shallow water and the climate is quite nice year round. Additionally, it is an ideal place for Brits and expats who are looking for a vacation

Beyonce Knowles gave a private New Year’s Eve performance for an exclusive crowd on the very popular Caribbean island of St. Barts, according to several media reports. The star singer performed five songs, or about an hour’s worth, at the swanky Nikki Beach Club. Reportedly in attendance were her husband, rapper Jay-Z, Microsoft founder and

The Spanish capital city of Madrid recently unveiled plans for a new financial center north of downtown. As many as 20 new skyscrapers, including 4 that will have over 60 floors, are in the works for the Chamartin project.   The new development is expected to take 12 years to complete and employ as many

A newly redeveloped villa just outside the city of Florence in the famed Italian region of Tuscany offers a great place for those who want to invest in international real estate. Villa il Palagio is situated on 55 acres of vineyards and olive groves and is only 30 minutes from the heart of Florence.