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Key Shifts In San Diego County Demographic Patterns – Real Estate Implications

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On August 15, 2006, the US Census Bureau released its annual statistics for various communities. The data for San Diego County revealed some significant shifts from 2000 to 2005 in terms of the total population in San Diego, the percentage of males to females, percentage of people at various ages, and the racial composition of the County.

POPULATION SHIFTS

Total Population = 2,813,833 (CY 2000) vs. 2,824,259 (CY 2005) = 0.4% increase

Of the total population, there were shifts in the percentage of males to females.

Males = 1,415,097 (CY 2000) vs. 1,400,199 (CY 2005) = 1.1% decline.

Females = 1,398,736 (CY 2000) vs. 1,424,060 (CY 2005) = 1.8% increase.

AGE CHANGES

The percentage of people at various age also changed during this time period.

Median Age = 33.2 years (CY 2000) vs. 34.4 years (CY 2005) = 3.6% increase.

Population Under 5 Years of Age = 198,621 (CY 2000) vs. 221,575 (CY 2005) = 11.6% increase.

Population Under 18 Years of Age = 2,090,172 (CY 2000) vs. 2,067,282 (CY 2005) = 1.1% decline.

Population 65 or Older = 313,750 (CY 2000) vs. 310,836 (CY 2005) = 0.9% decline.

RACIAL COMPOSITION

Of individuals who defined themselves as belonging to one-race, the following statistics were provided:

Total Number of “One-Race” Individuals = 2,681,866 (CY 2000) vs. 2,730,721 (CY 2005) = 1.8% increase.

Individuals who defined themselves as belonging to one-race, were further categorized as follows:

White = 1,871,839 (CY 2000) vs. 1,927,166 (CY 2005) = 3% increase.

Black or African American = 161,480 (CY 2000) vs. 140,181 (CY 2005) = 13.2% decrease.

American Indian and Alaska Native = 24,337 (CY 2000) vs. 19,902 (CY 2005) = 18.2% decrease

Asian = 249,802 (CY 2000) vs. 295,926 (CY 2005) = 18.5% increase

Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander = 13,561 (CY 2000) vs. 12,704 (CY 2005) = 6.3% decline.

Other Race = 360,847 (CY 2000) vs. 334,842 (CY 2005) = 7.2% decline.

Of those individuals who defined themselves as belonging to “two-races”, the following statistics were provided:

Total, Two -Race Individuals = 131,967 (CY 2000) vs. 93,538 (CY 2005) = 29.1% decline.

Hispanic or Latino (of any race) = 750,965 (CY 2000) vs. 843,901 (CY 2005) = 12.4% increase.

SHIFTS IN HOUSEHOLD CHARACTERISTICS

Total Household Population = 2,716,820 (CY 2000) vs. 2,824,259 (CY 2005) = 4% increase.

Average Household Size = 2.73 (CY 2000) vs. 2.71 (CY 2005) = 0.7% decrease.

Average family size = 3.29 (CY 2000) vs. 3.33 (CY 2005) = 1.2% increase.

IMPLICATIONS FOR SAN DIEGO REAL ESTATE

If you are interested in buying San Diego real estate, homes, condos or townhouses for sale, then the above information may be useful to you. The information above can help you understand demographic and population shifts that impact supply, demand, and price of real estate and homes for sale in San Diego.

San Diego is one of the most popular areas in the Country because of its moderate climate. In fact, the year-around average weather in San Diego is around 70 degrees Fahrenheit.

San Diego real estate is also popular because of its proximity to the Pacific Ocean, mountains and the US-Mexico border. Bordered by Orange County and Riverside County to the north, and the Mexico to the south, San Diego real estate has hundreds of beachfront properties for sale.

San Diego is the sixth most populated County in the Nation. With this many people, buying real estate in San Diego can be a competitive process depending on the supply and demand of real estate and homes for sale at a particular time.

While interest rates are still relatively low and supply relatively high, buyers at this time may find San Diego real estate a good value.

Those who purchase San Diego real estate enjoy year-around perfect weather, easy access to the Mexico border, a thriving job market, and the pleasures of living close to an ocean.

Whether you are interested in boating, fishing, golfing, tennis or other hobbies, residents and visitors who own San Diego real estate have access to all these activities and more.

Please visit the Census Bureau’s web site for detailed demographic information about San Diego County. The Census Bureau provides key statistics for various communities in its annual American Community Survey (ACS) report.

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Daftar Perumahan Dekat UI Depok

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A. Kecamatan Limo

B. Kecamatan Sawangan

Telaga Golf Sawangan (www.telagagolf.com)
Jl. Raya Muchtar, Sawangan – Depok
Pengembang : PT. Cisadane Perdana (group Sinar Mas)
Kantor Pemasaran : 77888999
Type yang di pasarkan : 143/150 (New Verina)
Bukit Rivaria Sawangan
Pengembang : PT Abadi Mukti
Kantor Pemasaran : 021-70242037 / 98526389
Type yang di pasarkan : 42/90 (Chrysant)

Depok Maharaja
Pengembang : PT Gapura Prima
Kantor Pemasaran : 021-77883356 / 7790673

Fasilitas : dekat dengan DTC (Depok Town Center)
Telaga Jambu Sawangan (telagajambu.multiply.com)
Jl. Abdul Wahab Sawangan, Depok
Kantor Pemasaran : 021-70880980
Type yang di pasarkan : 39 / 105, 45 / 136, 55 / 136, 85 / 160, 110 / 160

C. Kecamatan Pancoran Mas

Puri Rangkepan Jaya
Jl. Samudra Jaya, Rangkepanjaya Depok
Kantor Pemasaran : 021-77886656
Type yang di pasarkan 36/84 , 38/72 (Type minimalis)

Kelebihan : dekat Masjid kubah mas dan rencana jalan tol
Permata Depok Regency
Pengembang : PT Citrakarsa Hansaprima
Kantor pemasaran : 021-7756580-84
Kelebihan : Dekat stasiun Citayam
Taman Raya Citayam
Kantor Pemasaran : 021-8784480
Type yang dipasarkan :27/90

D. Kecamatan Beji

Griya Ahmad Dahlan (Perumahan muslim)
Jl. Ahmad Dahlan 6 Kukusan Beji Depok
Kantor Pemasaran : 021-78888610
Type yang dipasarkan : 45/132 (minimalis)

Kelebihan : Dekat UI, rencana jalan tol dan margonda
Mawar Residence (Perumahan Muslim)
(www.permata-darussalam.com)
Jl. Mawar 1 Kel.Pondok Cina Depok
Kantor Pemasaran : 021-78888610
Type yang dipasarkan : 36/78

Kelebihan : dekat jl. Margonda & UI
Pesona Khayangan Estat
Kantor pemasaran : 021-7777444/ 7777666

E. Kecamatan Sukmajaya

At-Taisir Indah
Perumahan Pondok Sukmajaya
Kantor Pemasaran : 021-77823557 / 77824515
Grand Depok City (dahulu Kota Kembang)
Kantor Pemasaran : 021-77833840
Type yang di pasarkan : Sektor Puri Insani

Kelebihan : Dekat kantor DPRD dan rumah seleb blog ;-)
Bella Casa
Jl. Tole Iskandar – Depok
Kantor Pemasaran : 021-775-4646/775 4747
Type yang di pasarkan : 36, 45, 57 & 65

Mutiara Depok
Jl. Tole Iskandar – Depok
Kantor pemasaran : 021-7709916

F. Kecamatan Cimanggis

Cimanggis Green Residence
Kantor Pemasaran : 021-77840060 / 87745200

Kelebihan : dekat dengan tol Cibubur
Cluster Mutiara Cimanggis
Kantor Pemasaran : 021-8759165 / 70888005
Kelebihan : dekat dengan tol Cimanggis
Perumahan Jati jajar (Tahap 3)
Type yang dipasarkan : 45/105 dan 36/84
Kantor pemasaran : 021- 8745994 / 8746981
Villa Pertiwi
Jl. Raya Jakarta Bogor Km. 37
Kantor pemasaran : 021-8190001 / 8754456
Oma Lake View Cilodong
Kantor pemasaran : 021-8764624

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Perumahan Qoryatussalam Sani II Jl.Raya KSU,Kp.Prg Serab Kel.Tirtajaya Kec.Sukmajaya Depok – Universitas Indonesia, Depok

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Property Details
Kamar Tidur : 2
Kamar Mandi : 1
Garasi : 1 mobil
Carport : 1 mobil
Luas Tanah : 84 m�
Luas Bangunan : 30 m�
Lantai : 1 lantai
Listrik : 1300 watts
Line Telepon : 1 line
Sertifikat : SHM – Sertifikat Hak Milik
Menghadap : Timur
Fasilitas : Mesjid,Sarana olah Raga,Islamic Center
Dp hanya Rp 8.500.000
Berlokasi 10 menit dari pusat kota Depok
Fasilitas Pendukung disekitar:
-RS
-Terminal,Stasiun KA
-Pusat perbelanjaan

Tips on buying a house from the developer / contractor

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Any options in buying a home the most popular in Indonesia is buying a new home from developers. Why?

* New house. A new spirit
Moreover, if we buy the house as well as furnishings therein. The sensation is more powerful than get into a new car
* The price is (relatively) cheaper
Because generally built outside the central business district / downtown, land prices are still cheaper, new houses from this developer can provide a more reasonable price and in accordance with the contents of the bag
* Community (relatively) more uniform
New residents alike. Same type of house, spacious house together, just the same location in a different way of paying aja .. but not anyone know it
This condition is usually allow socializing among residents
* Return a good investment
Like other investment property purchases, if appropriate time and location, buy a new home from developers can be very profitable.

However, we still see the world more broadly. So many cases of buying and selling new homes. So much to (almost) exactly is not the case anymore but has become a necessity

Tips & advice I gathered from many sources may help those of you who are looking for new homes.

* Your goal should be to buy a house, is to be occupied, while the price increase, a bonus of THE ALMIGHTY
* When to invest, be prepared to invest long term. More than 5 years. Why 5 years? The average in this time that the investment property can be practically BEP
* We recommend using a mortgage for the house indent Moreover, a new developer or housing has not been established. Naturally, the Bank will select its own developers that they believe in, we will be helpful in this regard. Maka.pilihlah exactly your mortgage bank. Any measure is the bank that is not in a group effort with the developer.
* If the developer was looking for Track Record (& Bank).
Many sources, but most in the trust of our friends and family who have come into contact with them.
* Do not give a sign so before looking at the location
Maybe it does not make sense for some people. why buy a house but not the preview location is often the case in Property Exhibition. Property Marketers make me-is one of the main motivators in the world’s greatest (under the insurance agent)
* Note the estate management
Not all housing to allow residents to shop, garage sale signs or display boards (doctor, laundry, etc.) in front of his own house. (Especially in front of people’s homes)

* Buy a house for example
It’s the best stuff made by (contractor) developer.
* Buy a ready 2 use
The ready – ready for habitation, we can immediately see the quality of building materials and workmanship.
* If the indent, a time to oversee the construction time
* Make sure the land is the same as in PPJB (deed of sale)
Location and boundaries also yes!
* Ask for at least 1 year warranty
* Notice his PPJB
Should we read the first draft before writing a letter ordering PPJB (tandajadi when money is paid).
PPJB contents include:
Selling price and costs that we bear
Date of handing over the physical (building), max 18 since the payment I
Fines imposed on us as developers and consumers
Specification of properties, such as building materials, land etc.
cancellation of the agreement, both by consumers and developers
signing of the deed of sale and purchase date (AJB) and so
More complete would be great
* If you want to sue developers promise, look for peers.
Ask the demands of each, do not be put together. The more demands that go, the more questionable reputation of the developer, after all not so impressed you’re unlucky we demand alone. Ask a sequential demands do not coincide

Thus glance tips, so that we alert. May be useful.

Seond Home Owners in Real-Estate Industry

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Second home sales have been increasing over the last few years with more people becoming second home owners. In 2005 alone, 40 percent of the homes sold were second homes. Demographics, all time low mortgage rates, and healthy rise in home prices have contributed to this development in the second home market. Besides these, a major factor that has helped augment the buying and selling of second homes is the real estate professional.

The National Association of Realtors conducted research on the profile of second-home owners in 2006. According to the NAR report entitled ’2006 Profile of Second-Home Owners’, a majority of second home sales transactions are conducted using the services of real estate agents.

The statistics are remarkable; 64 % of vacation home buyers purchased their home using the services of a real estate agent by the end of 2005 – a marked increase from less than 50 % of vacation-home buyers in 2003. Also, 65 % of investment-home buyers purchased their home with the help of a real estate agent – an increase from 53 % of pre-2003. In comparison, only 14 % of vacation-home buyers and 7 % of investment-home buyers purchased directly from builders from 2003 to 2005.

The growing role of the real estate professional is evident from the following figures:

1. Of vacation home sales made, 71 % of them were second homes and 74 % of the sales were made using the services of a real estate agent.

2. Of the investment properties sold, 85 % of them were previously owned and 62 % of the sales were made using the services of a real estate agent.

The use of real estate agents in second home sales transactions varied according to the home’ location.

1. Buyers used a real estate agent more frequently while purchasing a vacation home located in a suburb/subdivision (56 %) or a rural area (57 %) than for homes in other locations.

2. About 66 % of buyers who purchased an investment property in an urban/central city area or in a suburb/subdivision, used the services of a real estate agent more frequently than those who purchased a home in other locations.

Real estate professionals continue to be the first source of information to second-home buyers (38 % of vacation-home buyers and 34 % of investment-home buyers). The real estate professional also plays a major role when second-home owners plan to buy additional properties. If you are thinking of buying a second home or vacation home, seek out the services of a real estate agent to guide you through your next home purchase.

1. The percentage of second home owners who are more likely to use a real estate agent in their next home purchase is quite high. Among vacation-home owners it is 79 % and investment-home owners 73 %.

2. Among second home owners, 65 % of vacation-home owners and 64% of investment-property owners are more likely to use a real estate agent in their next home sales.

Given these statistics, it is no wonder that the real estate agent plays a pivotal role in helping people buy and sell second homes. So whether you are a second-home buyer or seller, enlist the services of an agent for a smooth, hassle free real estate transaction.

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U.S. Real Estate Forecast From A Supply & Demand Perspective

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On any given day, people can easily find articles and news stories describing an impending bust of the so-called real estate bubble. Despite this gloomy prediction, many experts believe that the recent slowdown in housing will be a gradual and modest readjustment rather than sharp bust or decline. These experts believe that factors that lead to a sharp decline in the real estate market are just not present in the current economic outlook. In fact, a recent study by the Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard University noted that “despite the current cool-down, the long-term outlook for housing is bright.”

The rise and fall of the real estate market is subject to the forces of supply and demand, and these factors point to stable and positive growth in the real estate segment.

SUPPLY FACTORS

Limited supply of real estate makes it scarce and usually pushes home prices up. In contrast, an oversupply of real estate tends to put downward pressure on home prices. Despite the current slow down in the real estate market, factors that impact limited supply favor continued growth in the real estate market. Some of these factors include:

1. Builders have readjusted growth plans in regions that have an oversupply of new housing. Over time, any excess inventory is likely to be depleted and equilibrium achieved between supply and demand.

2. The availability of land in certain regions, as well land use regulations and associated compliance costs will continue to restrict the supply of new homes.

DEMAND FACTORS:

Housing located in regions with high demand tend to be more expensive than homes in regions with low demand. Factors that impact the demand for housing suggests a favorable long-term housing outlook. Some of these factors include:

1. No current evidence of significant and across-the-board job losses; forecasts of relatively low unemployment rates.

2. Long-term increased demand for second homes, vacation homes and senior housing by baby boomers.

3. Long-term increased demand for entry-level homes by the children of baby boomers.

4. Long-term increased demand for entry-level homes by immigrants.

5. Long-term increased demand for entry-level homes by second-generation Americans.

6. Forecasts that the outflows and inflows of the U.S. population in and out different regions will not significantly impact the overall U.S. real estate housing market.

7. Relative stability in interest rates.

8. Continued stability in long-term home appreciation rates.

9. Overall, rising rate of wealth across all age groups.

SUMMARY

In summary, strong household growth, overall rising incomes and wealth, and a stable economy all bode well for continued long-term growth in the real estate market. While the overall housing outlook is favorable, affordability will continue to be a challenge, as wages, especially in the lower income levels, have not kept up with housing costs.

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Connecticut Real Estate Investors Assn. (CT REIA) Announces February 2011 Meeting Of The Fairfield County Real Estate Investors Association

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The Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association, or CT REIA, in association with the Fairfield County Real Estate Investors Association, or FCREIA, is announcing the quarterly meeting of the FCREIA. The event will take place from 6:45 pm to 9:00 pm at Westy Self Storage, 2070 Kings Highway, Fairfield, CT. Admission to this event is free for CT REIA members and for not-yet-members.

The Fairfield County REIA quarterly meetings are a great opportunity for investors to connect with other investors in Fairfield County and Lower New Haven County. Attendees are encouraged to bring their business cards, deals, and team of professionals. The staff at Westy will assist attendees with any of their needs for this meeting. Coffee, sweets, cheese, crackers, and other delights will also be served.

One of the guest speakers for this event will be Ted Lanzaro, Jr., a CPA, CFE, and CrFA at Lanzaro CPA LLC. He will teach attendees how to use componentization to reduce income taxes. Topics Ted will discuss include: what componentization is and why it is a great tax savings tool; when is the ideal time to componentized a property; how componentization can increase depreciation and reduce taxes; how to get immediate tax deductions for fixing up a rental property; how rental losses can be used to offset earned income; and more.

The other guest speaker for this event will be Laura Treonze, an investor and realtor with the Gold Coast Investment Group at Keller Williams Realty. Laura will teach attendees the techniques to get and convert no-cost real estate leads. Laura will share techniques for growing buyer and seller databases. Laura will also give attendees scripts that will help them turn those leads into dollars. Laura possesses more than 10 years of real estate investment experience and is a workshop instructor of The Millionaire Real Estate Investor by Gary Keller. She is a certified distressed property expert, has her e-pro designation and is the Vice President for the Women’s Council of Realtors in Southern Fairfield County.

CT REIA is an organization that provides motivation, networking opportunities, and up-to-date education for people who want to buy their own home or investment property. Each month, a nationally known real estate investment trainer is featured. Real estate professionals, investors, landlords, property managers, realtors, contractors, wholesalers, rehabbers, and the general public are invited to attend our meetings. For more information on this and other real estate investor courses from CT REIA, please call (860) 265-4414 or visit http://www.ctreia.com .

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Belize Real Estate – Your Investment Choice

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When the global economy started plummeting, so did the global real estate market. The Austrian Alps and other real estate markets around the world are not getting any sales, and real estate prices are yo-yoing at certain times when finally stopping at low real estate rates. This means that if you are planning to invest on real estate properties, where and when should be the question you should be asking yourself.

The thing is, Belize real estate has the answers to those questions. Located in Central America, Belize has a very tropical atmosphere that is coveted by everyone around the world. The country is receiving a steadily increasing number of tourists annually, making it the top visited country in the Caribbean. Belize is quintessentially Caribbean. It is a country of paradise that is protected, with unmolested beach shores unlike other countries in Central America.

More than half of the country’s total land area is made up of sanctuaries and nature reserves for endangered animals and exotic plants. The very first jaguar reserve can be found here, in the Cockscomb’s Basin Reserve, located in the southern region of the Belize.

Going for Belize real estate is a great choice to begin with when it comes to investing on properties since the opportunities are currently the best among the other nations in Central America, not to mention the advantage that you may be able to have. For starters, Belize is free from any inheritance taxes or capital gains tax. And if you’re worried about property taxes then for underdeveloped properties, the tax is approximately 1%. These are simply the benefits an investor can have when investing in Belize. Retirees also have additional perks when retiring and investing on a retirement home here. Retirees can take advantage the benefits of being exempted from taxes such as income tax from outside the country, import taxes and more.

The appreciation rate of Belize real estate properties is the highest in Central America, ensuring a higher capital value with your investments in the future. And since the world economy has had its effects on real estate prices, don’t be surprised if the prices in Belize are very affordable. In fact, it is widely known in Central America that Belize properties are considerably low. People have found it very affordable to purchase waterfront properties without worrying about the prices since they are inexpensive.

The affordability of properties here has attracted a lot of expatriates and the country has welcomed these expatriates with open arms. Their population keeps on growing as time passes by making the Belizean locals a wildly diverse melting pot of races and cultures.

Besides all these, the thing that Belize can truly give you is security on your investments and properties. The country has a very low crime rate despite the diversity of races living in one place and the amount of spontaneous heinousness is also very low.

People who invest on vacation homes and retirement homes only look at Sanctuary Belize, a community that exudes paradise in affordable luxury. They have financial options to help you further on purchasing properties here.

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