WHATS INVOLVED IN A TYPICAL INTERIOR DESIGN PROJECTHi. My name is Jo-Ann Capelaci. Im the owner and principal designer for Colours and Concepts, listed under Los Angeles Interior Designers. Were Thousand-Oaks-based Los Angeles Interior Designers serving both Los Angeles and Ventura Counties. One question many people ask isWhats involved in a typical interior design process?The Design process will vary depending on the type of project. Is the...more
Has the real estate market bottomed? No, nope, not a chance. We are through 1 of 3 storms and have a crippled economy and really high unemployment. The good news is that we are through the worst. With terrible times come tremendous opportunities. After the last up cycle where everything went way higher then it should have, this had to happen. It is inevitable. If you are like me, you see the next 3-5 years as the opportunity of a lifetime. Here is why. Storm 1 - We have survived the 1st wave of foreclosures. Properties in some areas dropped 40% and the inevitable correction has begun. Storm 2 A 2nd wave of foreclosures is on its way and will do the same. Only now home values are already much lower so drastic home value declines are unlikely. This will however impact home values negatively and keep them down for some time, hopefully a plateau for a few years. The following chart show that delinquent mortgages are much higher in 2009 then in 2008 and the previous 3 years. Storm 3 The interest rate hike. It is coming. The Fed will eventually raise rates to fend off inflation. This will increase mortgage payments, decrease cash flow, operations and returns and people...more
While recently several magazines, including "Canadian Family" and the Mexican "Eres Nios" have researched the destination to promote it as an ideal tourist destination for families with children, Playa del Carmen real estate also provides ideal location for American and Canadian families to relocate to a warmer climate in a safe city on the...more
Playa del Carmen real estate offers properties in many different styles for all budgets. Here's a peek at what you can get for $200,000 U.S. These Playa del Carmen MLS listings show one condo, one home and one business opportunity, each at $200,000 or less. 1. Amalfi - CondosPrice: $200,000Location: Downtown This new condo complex is located downtown, 5 blocks from the beachfront, and 4 blocks from the shops, restaurants and bars of Playa del Carmen's Fifth Avenue, the town's main tourist strip. Walmart is also on.y one block away, and within a few blocks any direction there are several international restaurants, taco shops (including the favorite for U.S. expats, "El Fogon," which continues to top the list for Tripadvisor.com) and many other services. The complex includes underground parking, a rooftop pool and lounge, and elevator, hurricane shutters, and 1,2 and 3 bedroom units, offering more services and variety than most downtown condos at this price. 2. Villas Tranquilidad - HomesPrice: $195,000Location: El Cielo, at the north end of Playa del Carmen, towards Cancun This 6 villa boutique development in a gated community offers units with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, over 1600...more
Contemporary homes include many different design characteristics. Simplicity is definitely one of them, but you need to delve a little deeper if you want to get the most out of your modern home. Find out what's being included in today's most modern...more
One of the many advantages for foreigners who buy Playa del Carmen real estate is the close access to a variety of natural settings, ranging from local city parks to the famous Caribbean beachfront, to large eco-parks, developed to optimize visitors'...more
When looking at lists of home foreclosures, a homebuyer should not only pay attention to the cheapest houses included in the list but should also consider the potential of these properties to provide future benefits. A buyer might enjoy the immediate...more
The patio is also a part of the home as the rooms found inside the house. To make it look beautiful is just as important. Besides, if there's no more place to go to inside, going outdoor is the way, so you might as well make it comfortable and...more
Now is the time to take plumbing courses as thousands of plumbers are needed to meet a national skills shortage.The Institute of Plumbing predicted that 29,000 plumbers are in demand but what exactly is the life of a plumber like and how much can you...more
Cancun real estate has earned a reputation for a luxury lifestyle and rightly so! Living near one of the world's most loved beaches, with soft, white sand, and turquoise blue water, while having easy access to many world-class services, ranging from...more