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The “Super Talls” and the Impact of New-build Inventory on Prime Markets

September 9, 2016 in Christies, Educational

Years of record-breaking price increases, bidding wars due to limited luxury inventory, and strong international buyer interest resulted in a flurry of new ultra-luxurious buildings from developers eager to capitalize on ever-growing demand. 2015 was the apex of the new development blitz globally. The world’s 100th “super tall” skyscraper opened in New York this January, following the development of more than 50 skyscrapers between 2010-2015, many outfitted with ultra-luxury…

Oh! that view Part 2

September 7, 2016 in Christies, Educational, Lifestyles

Soft comes the hush of eventide And songbirds hide In limbs of budded trees To bid farewell to setting sun With lullabies they’ve sung Each night for centuries. Not only we have the best luxury properties available in the Dominican market, but we can also show off the best views! YES! Imagine yourself in…

Ranking the World’s Top Performing Luxury Property Markets

September 2, 2016 in Luxury Real Estate in the Dominican Republic, Magazine, Market Updates

From recent stock market fluctuations to the shifting fortunes of emerging market buyers, the global prime property market traversed a challenging geopolitical and economic landscape in 2015 and into 2016. The annual Christie’s International Real Estate Luxury Index, which synthesizes and compares luxury housing metrics, reflects these developments and acts as a measuring stick for the global luxury market. The Index…

Cozy Living Rooms, Families perfect spot !

August 31, 2016 in Educational, Luxury, Luxury Real Estate in the Dominican Republic, Market Updates

I am from my family, From the tree that I half-know, From the half that I don’t know, From the substitute half given, To give me room to grow, To at least semi-know, What its like, Julia Kolb Living Rooms are one of the most lived rooms at any home. Specially when family is all…

Dominicans Best Luxury Neighborhoods

August 25, 2016 in Educational, Lifestyles, Market Updates

If you’re thinking of moving to the Dominican Republic, there are many factors to consider: what kind of real estate are you looking for? What kind of area are you looking for? Are you looking for a remote enclave or a development? For luxury home buyers, it’s a different proposition: perhaps you want privacy and…

Impact of Exchange Rates and Currency Movements

August 24, 2016 in Christies, Luxury Real Estate in the Dominican Republic, Magazine

Geographic diversification of equity is more important than ever to the world’s ultra-affluent population, according to a survey of more than 250 real estate agents from the Christie’s International Real Estate worldwide network. Despite a slight drop in the number of billionaires worldwide for the first time since 2009, international investors continued to purchase luxury real estate at…

Rural escapes for adventurers, or tranquil oasis!

August 23, 2016 in Christies, Comfort, Lifestyles, Ocoabay, Sales

The Village Home Sweet is the village home With the overhanging trees With the open well on the east With the kitchen adjacent to the well.. The coconut trees giving shade The Jack fruit and the mango trees Raghu Menon This top 5 will capture the rural escapes for those in need of adventure, or…

Global luxury real estate market faces a unique moment in time

August 19, 2016 in Christies, In the Press, Luxury, Luxury Real Estate in the Dominican Republic, Sales, Ultra-Rich and HNWIs

It is in this landscape that the global luxury real estate market faces a unique moment in time, as the post-recession frenzy has begun to settle or correct. In fact, in most global real estate markets today, we see a very healthy environment, with solid levels of inventory and a return to realistic absorption rates…

The Luxe Factor

August 11, 2016 in Lifestyles, Luxury, Luxury Real Estate in the Dominican Republic, People, Properties, Ultra-Rich and HNWIs, Vacations

Written by EDSA, extract from eReach – August 2016 Among affluent travelers, there is a general self-consciousness about over-indulgence and a move towards conscientious consumption. In terms of travel choices, luxury is no longer being defined by the degree of elegance, rather by the quality, authenticity, and personalized enrichment of the guest’s experience. It’s about…

DR offers special incentives to foreign retirees and passive investors of non-dominican source.

August 1, 2016 in Educational, Lifestyles, Luxury Real Estate in the Dominican Republic, Market Updates

If you are considering buying a property in the Dominican Republic, I am sure that you will appreciate this information about the Law 171-07 regarding special incentives to foreign retirees and passive investors of non-dominican source. I. PURPOSE OF LAW 171-07 As stated in the preamble of Law 171-07, “the Dominican State recognizes that the…

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