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Property Crossroads - Real Estate Info

Archive for February 2007

February 13th, 2007

Understanding the Real Estate Cycle: Links to Actual Events

Here is a list of some of the latest property news listed by country.  From my previous blog, I explained about "Understanding the Real Estate Bubble as part of the Real Estate Cycle".  To further understand, the subject of  "real estate cycle", below are events happening in different parts of the world.  These are actual [...]

By Maricel Ferrer-Custodio -- 0 comments

February 11th, 2007

Understanding the “Real Estate Bubble” as part of the “Real Estate Cycle”

So much had been said about the real estate bubble, that for some it sounds like the end of an era.  Gone were the days when real estate used to be the most popular investment choice.
However, the real estate bubble is just part of the real estate cycle. It has been going on for years.  [...]

By Maricel Ferrer-Custodio -- 5 comments

February 10th, 2007

Securing a Good Deal during a Real Estate Bubble

The real estate climate continues to slow down but there are still opportunities available for the astute investor.  One of  the basic means of earning a profit in any business is to buy low and sell high.  Hence, now is the best time to look for investment properties to buy.  However, not all low-priced real [...]

By Maricel Ferrer-Custodio -- 4 comments

February 9th, 2007

Tallest Buildings in the World by Function

The Tallest Buildings in the World by Function
(listed by height)

OFFICE :  Taipei 101 located in Taipei, Taiwan with a height of 509 meters.
RECREATIONAL : Stratosphere Tower located in Las Vegas, United States with a height of 350.30 meters
RESIDENTIAL : Q1 located in Gold Coast, Australia with a height of 323 meters
HOTEL : Burj al-Arab located [...]

By Maricel Ferrer-Custodio -- 2 comments

February 8th, 2007

Taipei 101 : The Tallest Building in the World

As a supplement to my previous blog; "The View from the Top: have a glimpse of the things to consider for a modern day office!", I would like to introduce to you the current tallest building in the world Taipei 101.
Incidentally, it is an office building.
It surpassed the height of Petronas Towers in [...]

By Maricel Ferrer-Custodio -- 2 comments

February 8th, 2007

The View from the Top: Have a glimpse of the things to consider for a modern day office!

Blaine Weber of Weber + Thompson, an architectural firm based in Seattle, Washington pointed out in his article "Ten high-rise office building design trends" the things you should consider for a modern day office.  The article was written way back in 2002 but it is still worth a read if you are considering to [...]

By Maricel Ferrer-Custodio -- 2 comments

February 7th, 2007

Office Funiture for a Small Start-up Office

This modular office furniture is ideal for start-up companies, specially those who are just starting to hire employees.
If you started the business as a one-man band, chances are you got used to taking full control of the operations.  To hand over an important task to a new employee is not always easy, particularly if [...]

By Maricel Ferrer-Custodio -- 0 comments

February 6th, 2007

Nine Quick Feng Shui Tips for the Office

Feng Shui literally means wind and water.  It is often referred as the ancient Chinese art of placement to achieve harmony with the environment.
Acoording to Darrrin Zeer, author of Office Feng Shui: Creating Harmony in your Work Space

"A clean and organized office space with everything in order allows energy to flow and frees you up [...]

By Maricel Ferrer-Custodio -- 2 comments

February 1st, 2007

Check out this comprehensive guideline in finding an office space!

I’ve been searching the web for guidelines in choosing a suitable office space, when I chanced upon this article by Lee Ann Obringer, "How Finding Office Space Works". 
She discussed a lot of interesting topics that will guide you on how to choose an office space, whether to buy or to lease, finding a good [...]

By Maricel Ferrer-Custodio -- 0 comments