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    October 8th, 2008


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    The concept of property , real estate, flats and apartments mean so much more than just zeroing in on a dwelling place for you. Investment in real estate are of two kinds; commercial and residential. They have different guidelines and purposes. Knowing them will help you decide what type of investment you want to make. In residential properties, there are two types according to the size of the house: single family homes or multi-family homes. In multi- family home units, sharing the same wall with a neighbor is normal just like in townhomes or condominiums. A single family home unit is a stand alone unit and will be built differently neighbors cannot just drop in on you. Commercial real estate also has a number of kinds and will range from high rise office buildings to shopping complexes to factories.
    Each of these is managed differently and have distinct zoning rules, divisions of taxes and insurance.
    Some areas offer both a residential and commercial area in one. This is perfect for those who want to put up a home based business or those who have business expansion in mind.This type of property is more than a home to you. It is something that will give you a return on your investment.

    September 8th, 2008

    Choosing the right furniture for your flat can be challenging. The limited space limits your choices as well. For small spaces like lofts, condos and flats, transforming furnitures or furnitures that do double duty can be a god-send. There’s a website called Bonbon Trading that features these types of furnishings, ideal for these tight places. Here’s one of the design:


    According to the site, the Cabrio In Folding Bed is a home office desk, integrated storage and bed in one. The unit transfors from a desk into a bed without having to remove any objects from the desk.

    August 14th, 2008


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    The bow window in the living room reflects the Edwardian style of the flat. A simple sofa and love seat create a cozy conversation group. Most of the house wears flirtatious shades of green, butter yellow and pale aqua.

    Homemade Style
    When the homeowner couldn’t find the perfect coffee table, he designed this one, which has a plywood top set on a steel truss with casters.

    Makeshift Side Table
    A pair of wrought-iron end tables, set side by side, makes a spacious end table next to the love seat in the living room. The grouping of vases and pots, which William collected over a number of years, are united by their pleasing range of neutral tones.

    Computer Concealed
    The home office includes two computer stations that can be concealed behind the doors. A tinted green panel slides to reveal the work station and hide the bedroom. A series of storage spaces, cabinets, and movable doors allow the office disappear after hours.

    Staggered Solution
    Staggered filing cabinets are a great solution for an angled window.

    July 2nd, 2008

    Dallas, a great place to move to:
    The Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area (known as the Metroplex, which is short for the far less flashy-sounding Consolidated Metropolitan Statistical Area) is a vibrant region of Texas that is truly on the move. The population is just over 5 million today, and it’s projected to grow to more than 6 million by 2010 (and nearly 10 million by 2030!). All that growth means that there is a wealth of opportunities available, from jobs to entertainment to apartments for rent.

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    June 2nd, 2008

    Sales in September were down 23 percent from a year earlier. Realtors pointed to tighter lending guidelines and sagging consumer confidence.

    Despite near-record-low mortgage rates, home sales in the Twin Cities metro area so far this year have been among the slowest in more than a decade, according to data from the St. Paul Area Association of Realtors.

    September’s 3,116 closed sales were down 23 percent from the same period last year, while sales from January through September in the 13-county metro area dropped 15.8 percent, the association said in its monthly report.

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    May 31st, 2008

    Did you know that there are flats existing in the market that are built after a voting has been officially closed and at least more than half of it are already filled out by the public? These flats are called BTO or Built to Oder flats. The construction of the flats will start within the go-signal and it will usually take 3 to 5 years for it to can be occupied.

    Majority of the people choosing this option are those who are planning to get married later on. The picking of future tenants usually attend a balloting session and the successful applicants will be notified.

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    by editor
    May 27th, 2008