by Fatima Khokhar | Aug 29, 2011 | Buzz Around Naples, Global, International Travel
We just arrived at the Phoenix Hotel in Yogyakarta, Indonesia and are enjoying all that this beautiful country has to offer. Yogyakarta is located on the island of Java and is known as the center for Javanese fine art and culture. This important city stood as the...
by Fatima Khokhar | Aug 28, 2011 | Buzz Around Naples, Global, International Travel
We have just arrived to Thailand.. our first stop our our South East Asia adventure. We’ll be on the lookout for examples of exquisite architecture, traditional homes and vistas that illustrate the Zen that this part of the world embodies. Enjoy the view...
by Fatima Khokhar | Jul 12, 2011 | Banking And Finance, Buzz Around Naples
Figures from the National Association of Realtors for May 2011 are in and buyers who paid for their properties in CASH accounted for 30 percent of existing homes sales. Figures for buyers who bought brand new properties were not reported. Cash buyers have provided...
by Fatima Khokhar | Jun 22, 2011 | Buzz Around Naples, Global, International Real Estate Investing, International Travel
While we reported in our last segment that there is firm evidence that British consumers have returned to their old shopping habits, we can’t help but wonder how the property market has been impacted since the downturn in the market. Earlier this week we met with a...
by Fatima Khokhar | Jun 14, 2011 | Buzz Around Naples, Global, International Real Estate Investing, International Travel
It was time to take a trip over the pond to Ol’ Blighty….to see some friends and reconnect with colleagues. After having worked in the London property market for five years, and been away from it during the past two turbulent years, we were interested to see...
by Fatima Khokhar | May 2, 2011 | Buzz Around Naples
Are Naples area buyers aware that on October 1, 2011 Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will reduce the maximum mortgage loan amounts from $729,750 to $ 625,000? The end result; a borrower seeking a government-backed mortgage for a $ 1-million property will be required to...
by Fatima Khokhar | Apr 16, 2011 | Buzz Around Naples, Fannie, Freddie and the Fed
Fannie Mae has launched a special offer for buyers who purchase a Fannie Mae owned home. Purchasers will qualify for up to 3.5% in closing cost assistance provided they meet the following qualifications: Buyers submit the initial offer after April 11, 2011 and close...
by Fatima Khokhar | Feb 25, 2011 | Banking And Finance, Buzz Around Naples, Naples Area Market Conditions
Earlier this week in Naples, Chief Economist for The National Association of Realtors, Dr. Lawence Yun presented his housing and economic outlook for 2011. Naples Meridian commentary regarding the recent political unrest in the Middle East and its economic effects...
by Fatima Khokhar | Feb 7, 2011 | Banking And Finance, Buyer's Representative, Naples Area Market Conditions
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke presented his most optimistic economic outlook report at the National Press Club last week. “We have seen evidence that a self-sustaining recovery in consumer and business spending may be taking hold”. Improved business and...
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