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Panama Maritime Authority Approves New $600 Million Container Shipping Terminal

Panama Maritime Authority Approves New $600 Million Container Shipping Terminal

Posted by Michael Gerrity 05/11/12 11:32 AM EST

This week the Panama Maritime Authority (AMP) granted permits to a private development group for the construction and operation of a new container terminal to be built at the Atlantic entrance of the Panama Canal. With an estimated construction value exceeding $USD 600 million, the Panama Colón Container Port (PCCP) is expected to become one of the largest private maritime infrastructure projects in Panama, and the first terminal to be built on freehold land. Read More

 
Machu Picchu, Seeing is Believing

Machu Picchu, Seeing is Believing

Posted by Mike Cooney 05/11/12 9:30 AM EST

(MACHU PICCHU, PERU) -- For more years than I can remember, Machu Picchu has been on my list of major destinations. Read More

 
Actor Ben Stiller Sells Hollywood Hills Home

Actor Ben Stiller Sells Hollywood Hills Home

Posted by Lauren Beale 05/11/12 9:00 AM EST

Comic actor Ben Stiller and his actress wife, Christine Taylor, have sold a house in the Hollywood Hills for $2.6 million. The Spanish-style home was part of a two-house-plus-guesthouse compound they listed more than two years ago at $12.5 million. The larger home sold last year for $7.32 million. Read More

 
Q & A with Dottie Herman

Q & A with Dottie Herman

Posted by Dottie Herman 05/11/12 8:30 AM EST

Q1 - What is the process and what are the fees for renting a house in the Hamptons? (broker fee, application, necessary paperwork) A - Finding the perfect Hamptons rental can be a difficult process, which is why having a knowledgeable real estate agent to guide you through the process from start to finish is important. In selecting your agent, make sure you pick someone who understands your needs. Read More

 
Orange Lake Resorts Expands to Gulf of Mexico

Orange Lake Resorts Expands to Gulf of Mexico

Posted by Scott Kauffman 05/10/12 9:00 AM EST

(Orlando, FL) -- Vacation resort developer Orange Lake Resorts, which features one of the largest timeshare resort properties in the country here in Central Florida, announced that it officially closed on a transaction with Cooper Industries, Inc., to expand its destinations to Tropical Breeze Resort in Panama City Beach, Fla., and Galveston on the Gulf Resort in Galveston, Texas. The intent for both resorts is to become a part of the Holiday Inn Club Vacations brand in late 2012. Read More

 
Lima, Peru - A Blend of Old and New Worlds

Lima, Peru - A Blend of Old and New Worlds

Posted by Mike Cooney 05/04/12 9:30 AM EST

With nearly seven million inhabitants, Lima is one of the largest cities in South America, and is the undisputed business center for the entire country. It has been the nation's capital since being discovered by the Spanish in 1535, Read More

 
Cusco, Peru - Heart of Inca Empire

Cusco, Peru - Heart of Inca Empire

Posted by Mike Cooney 05/04/12 8:45 AM EST

The approach to the Cusco airport was through a shallow valley with low hills on either side. This was in sharp contrast to the rugged peaks we would later see in the Sacred Valley and at Machu Picchu. Read More

 
Q & A with Dottie Herman

Q & A with Dottie Herman

Posted by Dottie Herman 05/04/12 8:30 AM EST

Q1 - I own a three-family home in Massachusetts, and would like to use it as a rental/income property and purchase a home in a more rural area. Can you help me find a lender? I spoke with a lender who said that they would not consider the rents from all three apartments because it wasn't on my taxes as such. Read More

 
Concierge Auctions to Sell Exclusive Kuki'o Residence

Concierge Auctions to Sell Exclusive Kuki'o Residence

Posted by Scott Kauffman 05/04/12 8:00 AM EST

(Kailua-Kona, Big Island, Hawaii) -- Following four other successful Kuki'o auctions in the past two years, Concierge Auctions will be back at the ultra-exclusive Kuki'o Golf and Beach Club May 24 to sell a 9,277-square-foot residence in cooperation with Kuki'o Properties. Read More

 
Actor Harrison Ford Lists His Brentwood Compound

Actor Harrison Ford Lists His Brentwood Compound

Posted by Lauren Beale 05/02/12 10:41 AM EST

Actor Harrison Ford has listed his compound in Brentwood for $8.295 million. The Colonial Revival-style house, designed by Gerard Colcord and built in 1951, is set off the street at the end of a long gated driveway. On more than three-quarters of an acre with mature trees and three detached guest suites, the two-story main house has been restored and remodeled in keeping with the original design. Read More

 
World's Tallest Hotel, JW Marriott Marquis Dubai Set to Open in Q4

World's Tallest Hotel, JW Marriott Marquis Dubai Set to Open in Q4

Posted by Michael Gerrity 05/02/12 8:30 AM EST

(Dubai, UAE) -- Marriot International announced this week that their 1,608-room JW Marriott Marquis Dubai plans on opening its doors to guests in Q4 this year. A stunning addition to Marriott International's JW Marriott world-class luxury hotel brand, the JW Marriott Marquis Dubai will open in two phases, with the first section featuring 807 rooms and numerous restaurants and lounges. Read More

 
Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne Sell Malibu Oceanfront Home

Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne Sell Malibu Oceanfront Home

Posted by Lauren Beale 04/27/12 12:30 PM EST

Ozzy Osbourne and wife Sharon have sold their oceanfront house in Malibu for $7.925 million. Their 2.5-acre estate in Hidden Hills remains on the market at $12.999 million. The three-story beach house features a walled garden, five bedrooms, five bathrooms and 4,500 square feet of living space. The master bedroom suite and a wood-paneled library take up the entire second floor. Read More

 
Miami's Related Group Now Florida's Largest Multi-Housing Developer, Eight New Projects Announced

Miami's Related Group Now Florida's Largest Multi-Housing Developer, Eight New Projects Announced

Posted by Michael Gerrity 04/27/12 11:41 AM EST

Following the closing of their two newest properties in Florida, Veranda II and Channelside, The Related Group announces a development pipeline that is approaching 4,000 units, establishing the multi-family development company as one of Florida's largest. President and CEO of Related Development, LLC, Steve Patterson, who joined the company in 2010, is spearheading the new multi-housing rental development activities. Read More

 
Trump Family Celebrates Opening of Toronto's Trump International Hotel Project

Trump Family Celebrates Opening of Toronto's Trump International Hotel Project

Posted by Scott Kauffman 04/27/12 9:00 AM EST

(Toronto, Canada) -- Donald Trump and his three children - Donald Trump Jr., Ivanka Trump and Eric Trump - recently made a grand family appearance in North America's fifth-largest city for the official opening of Trump International Hotel & Tower Toronto. Trump International Hotel & Tower Toronto, located in the heart of downtown Toronto, is Canada's tallest residential building at 65 stories. Read More

 
Central America - No Shortage of Beautiful Places, People and Cultures

Central America - No Shortage of Beautiful Places, People and Cultures

Posted by Mike Cooney 04/27/12 9:00 AM EST

Eco-friendly hostel As the saying goes, "Everything works out for the best," and our trek through Central America is a great example the adage always holds true.  The original plan was to sell our house for its 2005 appraised value,... Read More

 
Q & A with Dottie Herman

Q & A with Dottie Herman

Posted by Dottie Herman 04/27/12 8:30 AM EST

Dottie Herman Q1 - My friend applied for a mortgage and the bank told her she didn't have to do an appraisal.  I applied for a mortgage with the same bank and they told me I had to pay $370... Read More

 
Media Giant Viacom Renews 1.4 Million Foot Headquarters Lease in Manhattan with SL Green's 1515 Broadway Building

Media Giant Viacom Renews 1.4 Million Foot Headquarters Lease in Manhattan with SL Green's 1515 Broadway Building

Posted by Michael Gerrity 04/26/12 11:18 AM EST

Manhattan-based SL Green Realty Corp announced this week that Viacom has renewed its commitment at 1515 Broadway by extending and expanding the company's occupancy at the iconic Times Square tower through 2031. Viacom's future expansion is expected to cover the balance of the building's office space after 2020. Read More

 
Q & A with Dottie Herman

Q & A with Dottie Herman

Posted by Dottie Herman 04/20/12 2:30 PM EST

Q1 - What is Title insurance? A - This is an insurance policy that insures against errors in the title search, essentially guaranteeing you and your lender's financial interest in the property. It checks for any defects, liens or encumbrances on the property that may affect the rights of ownership, possession or use of the property. It is issued after a complete examination of the public records. Read More

 
Nicaragua, a Country of Diverse Landscapes, Culture and People

Nicaragua, a Country of Diverse Landscapes, Culture and People

Posted by Mike Cooney 04/20/12 9:45 AM EST

(MANAGUA, NICARAGUA) -- The bus from Antigua, Guatemala left at 4:00 a.m. and traveled through El Salvador and Honduras before arriving in Managua, Nicaragua 17-hours later. Read More

 
Miami's 'The Jills' Brokerage Team Sets Sales Record, Over $80 Million Sold in Q1

Miami's 'The Jills' Brokerage Team Sets Sales Record, Over $80 Million Sold in Q1

Posted by Michael Gerrity 04/20/12 9:30 AM EST

(Miami, FL) - Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate recently announce that the company's #1 Ranked Real Estate Team World Wide, Jill Hertzberg and Jill Eber, collectively known as 'The Jills' of the Miami Beach office, have closed over $80 million in transactions in the first quarter of 2012. Read More

 
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