Archive for April, 2008
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Posted ( Carlos ThurdeKoos) in Real Estate on April-23-2008
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In accordance with MSN (article published on April 14, 2008), the best 7 places soon to be retirees should consider are:
1. Gainsville, Florida; 2. Ithaca, New York; 3. Orlando, Florida; 4. Pittsburgh; 5. Portland, Oregon; 6. San Antonio, Texas; 7. Tucson, Arizona.
For more information please go to msn.com and search for “7 Recessionproofplaces”, article by Kelli B. Grant for SmartMoney.com.
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Posted ( Carlos ThurdeKoos) in Real Estate on April-21-2008
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MCT Realty and Carlos ThurdeKoos report statistical information about the Real Estate market in the Orlando area.
In accordance with the March housing report of the Orlando area Board of Realtors, of which Carlos ThurdeKoos is a Board of Director member, it appears we are begining to see improvements after a long time of “bad news”:
Sales of houses from 1 million and up more than double from the last month.
Sales of duplexes and townhouses also increase.
Sales in March incease over the month before by almost 14 %.
We have almost 2400 homes in the MLS system pending closing.
Inventory decreased from 25,984 homes to 25,472.
We hope inventory keeps decreasing in order to lower supply and maintain a good demand for housing.
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EMIGRATION IMPACT IN THE EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM SUMMARY Ecuador, similar to other Latin American countries, has a high exodus of emigrants to other countries resulting in changes or economic fluctuations in regions with higher emigration levels. During the last few years we have experienced noticeable changes starting with a gender mix or composition which at this time is commensurate to changes in the affected regions and even in the emigrant’s destination. During the last ten years the provinces of Pichincha and Guayas, which are among the most productive regions of Ecuador, has shown a larger emigration of residents towards Spain. Even though these types of phenomena generate a significant incoming flow of money, this has shown little or no positive effect in the economic level of the recipients. We do recognize that the influx of dollars sent from abroad has not only reduced the Trade Deficit but has also increased available funds for expenditures by the recipients; however, these benefits played a reversed effect in that the consumer or recipient is now depending on this type of income instead of being part of the working force as before and has abandoned the concept of productivity. We all know how important it is for the development of a nation to be able to have Social Economic improvements such as education, but sadly in Ecuador this is not the case. For example the province of Cañar is perhaps the region with the largest emigration and the one with the greatest percentage of immigrants compared to the region’s population, and the amount of funds received from abroad represent almost 70% of the gross income not counting the petroleum industry. This “new wealth” or source of income placed little or no influence in the educational development of the region as shown by the high percentages of emigrants and lack of improvement in school registrations. These elements added to the results of the 2006 survey “Social Economic Conditions in Ecuador”, clearly show the lack of interest to continue their education due to the opportunity to travel abroad to other nations where even though the immigrant may not have necessary education, he/she are able to obtain work with much higher income than what they may be able to obtain in their country of origin. Additionally, I must also mention the fact that the Ecuadorian government has failed to invest necessary funds to improve and or support growth or provide incentives for citizens to continue their education.
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Articulo de Monica Mancheno.
El efecto de la migración en los resultados educativosResumen El Ecuador al igual que muchos países latinoamericanos, posee altos flujos migratorios hacia el exterior, los cuales han determinado cambios en los resultados económicos de las regiones que poseen altos niveles migratorios. En los últimos años el comportamiento migratorio del país posee características migratorias cambiantes, que van desde la composición por género, que en la actualidad es más equitativa, hasta cambios en las regiones de origen y destinos de los emigrantes. Es así que en la última década el mayor flujo migratorio se origina en regiones de alta productividad como son Pichincha y Guayas, y el principal destino es España. Si bien es cierto, el mayor beneficio que generan fenómenos de esta naturaleza, es el ingreso de remesas a los países, el efecto de las mismas no ha superado el nivel estrictamente económico. En el Ecuador éste ha permitido mejores resultados en la Balanza de Pagos, y adicionalmente un incremento en los niveles de consumo de los habitantes, pero también ha significado una mayor dependencia de las regiones a este tipo de ingresos, que han dejado de lado el desarrollo productivo que deberían generar. Adicionalmente, los efectos sobre variables de gran importancia para el desarrollo socioeconómico de las naciones, como lo es la educación, no han sido los más alentadores. La provincia de Cañar es de las provincias ecuatorianas que mayor historial migratorio posee, adicionalmente la de mayor porcentaje de emigrantes respecto a su población total, y el flujo de remesas que ellos generan representa cerca del 70% del Valor agregado Bruto no petrolero. Pero estas características no han permitido un desarrollo educativo importante en la región, tal y como lo revelan los altos porcentajes de deserción y no promoción escolar registrados en la provincia. Estos elementos, más los encontrado en la Encuesta de Condiciones de Vida del Ecuador 2006, evidencian el bajo interés de seguir adquiriendo años de escolaridad debido al alto costo de oportunidad que representa no viajar a una nación en donde, el emigrante aún de poseer bajos niveles educativos recibe ingresos superiores a los que en iguales circunstancias recibiría en el país de origen. Adicionalmente a lo expuesto, es conveniente señalar que el sistema educativo ecuatoriano y su baja inversión han determinado bajo niveles de incentivos a continuar los estudios.
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Posted ( Carlos ThurdeKoos) in Real Estate on April-11-2008
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MCT Realty y Carlos o Maria ThurdeKoos contestan preguntas sobre bienes raices, inmobiliarios o real estate.
Muchas personas preguntan si deben o no comprar bienes raices, inmobiliarias, casas, condominios, apartamentos, town houses, etc. Estan inseguros pues creen que los precios seguiran bajando y han decidido esperar hasta que el mercado llegue al “fondo del barril”.
Tambien preguntan como saber cuando llegumos al fondo del barril. Desafortunadamente no tengo una esfera magica para adivinar el futuro pero si les puedo decir categoricamente cuando el mercado de real estate llegara al fondo ……….. solo sabremos cuando comienze a subir y entonces sera muy tarde para aquellos que decidieron esperar demasiado y perderan la oportunidad de adquirir bienes raices / real estate a precios increibles como estan en estos momentos.
Cuando doy platicas o conferencias, siempre expreso que yo quisiera tener mucho dinero en estos momentos y lo invertiria en bienes raices / real estate.
Recuerden que las buenas compras se hacen cuando los precios estan bajos y se vende cuando estan altos. Muchas fortunas se han acumulado aplicando este concepto.
Pero siempre recuerde que las inversiones en bienes raices / real estate son a largo plazo.
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MCT Realty and Broker Carlos ThurdeKoos brings you “Hispanic Statistics & Demographics”
In 2005, Hispanics owner occupied homes increased by 3.1 million to a total of 7 million, representing 81 % increase in 10 years.
Hispanics represented 50 % of the nation’s population growth between 2000 and 2004.
The purchasing power of Hispanics increased to 865 BILLION dollars in 2007 …… this is a 457 % increase and it is estimated that by 2010 this amount will exceed ONE TRILLION dollars.
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Search for real estate properties, commercial and residential, and for business available for sale? Please go to right of this page and click “MCT Realty”. This will take you to our web page.
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MCT Group comments about Interest Rates: After the actions of the federal government during the last couple of weeks, it is expected that the FOMC will continue to reduce rates. There is especulation that there is a 75 % chances the rate cut will be 1/2 a point.
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Posted ( Carlos ThurdeKoos) in Real Estate on April-6-2008
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MCT Real Estate, a leader in Orlando, Central Florida and International realty, has the knowledge and ability to help you with all of your real estate needs whether in Florida or in the international market.
Last week’s rates:
Prime Rate: 5.25
Fed Discount Rate: 2.5
Fed Funds Rate: 2.25
30 year Treasury Bond: 4.31
30 year fixed: 5.88
6 months LIBOR: 2.61
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ULTIMAS NOTICIAS….. muy pronto tendremos disponible a MCT Real Estate School.
Un institución educativa bilingue y dinámica.
Esté atento a próximas noticias.
Contáctenos a: School@mctgroup.us
o llame al: 407-236-0120
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