By The Beach Houses

November 26th, 2008 - No Responses

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Properties by the beach often seem exciting both for the adults and the children. However, kids, just like in a pool, must never be left on their own. The use of flotation devices must be closely monitored because they can easily be washed to the sea and children might attempt to get them back which poses a serious danger to them. Going boating is an exhilarating adventure, but extreme care must also be exercised. When you’re out cruising, it pays to listen to the weather alert for small sea crafts. A sudden change in weather could be dangerous. Also, boats and beer could be a lethal combination. If you don’t drink and drive on land, it’s also a good advice to follow at sea.

Factors to consider when buying property overseas

October 8th, 2008 - No Responses


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  • If and when you have decided to purchase property abroad, go to that country’s embassy and inquire about the legal aspects of purchasing property, necessary permits, tax laws, planning permission and renovation rules. Better yet, get a good lawyer in that country to help you with all the legalities.
  • If you plan to make this a rental property investment , think about how you are going to market this especially during non peak season and still make a return on your investment.
  • Set up a bank account in the country you wish to move to. This will serve as your emergency fund say, in case, sudden repairs are needed

  • Find a good real estate broker, they are bound to be knowledgeable about the area and other properties in the market. But, be aware also that there agents/brokers who discriminate against foreigners. They have a different selling price for locals and an inflated one for foreigners. A reputable real estate company however, does not practice this.
  • Do be sure that the property you want to buy has a clean title - meaning the seller is actually in a position to sell said property. There have been cases where upon closer scrutiny, the property is actually being contested by another party due to some past political takeovers in the area.

Choosing the Right Beachfront Home for You

September 29th, 2008 - No Responses


Nothing says you’ve arrived like owning a beachfront home. However, buying a beachfront property can be quite expensive, and there are several factors you need to look into first. Look at the safety and security of the area. Get some information on how the stable the land your property is on. Is the shoreline too close to make the area prone to flooding or salt degradation? Check out the plumbing and drainage system. Research on any untoward weather attacks that might have affected your area. How has the property fared with storms so far? Next, what’s the view factor? Naturally, the better the view of the ocean the higher the property value. And finally, what’s the livability factor? You might have a great view, but if the area gets too hot for you, you might want to consider another area. And of course, don’t forget to check out the structural condition of the property being offered to you.

Is renting better than buying?

August 11th, 2008 - No Responses

Beachfront properties are the rage among baby boomers. Or so it seems. These days, the value of purchasing properties in beachfronts is being questioned, particularly whether it is a sound investment or not. Some would rather rent instead of own.

What we saw were a lot of rental signs with price tags that still seemed too high (to me anyway). For example, the condo we stayed in at the beach would sell for around 1.65 million — even though the rent on it was pretty low, nowhere near enough to cover the mortgage even if it rented steadily. Apparently, some investors don’t think that prices are too high. According to one real estate paper, Palmetto Previews, baby boomers are looking to buy second homes, vacation properties and retirement venues in the “red-hot South.”

Not only boomers, but even corporations and investment houses are gobbling up beachfront prime properties. Particularly with today’s weakening dollar, compared to the Euro and other currencies, foreigners are getting into the game.

However, for some financial analysts, this could be considered a “quick-flip” investment opportuinity. Say, if a generation of baby boomers did have a huge amount of holdings in similar type properties, and if one day all of them retire and decide to sell at the same time (to cash in), how would this affect the value of the commodity? Of course, with increased supply, the price usually falls. And the value of your beachfront assets would definitely fall should that day come.

So if you want a beachfront vacation house, would you rather rent or own?

Why Live in Malibu?

July 23rd, 2008 - No Responses

Beaches in Malibu are technically public land below the mean high tide line. Large public beaches (Zuma Beach, Surfrider Beach) are easy to access, but such access is sometimes limited in some of the smaller and more remote beaches. Although accessible by leisurely walk, public access is often addressed and debated by the City. More Malibu homeowners favor to limit public access to some beaches. They claim that many visitors are less likely to be residents that respect the beaches or private property.

Last 2007, Malibu experienced a very devastating wildfire. The Corral Fire destroyed 53 homes and burned 4,720 acres of land. It forced 140,000 people to evacuate their homes. A speculation of the origin of the wildfire was believed to have started as a result of human activity.

Malibu: A Way of Life

June 23rd, 2008 - No Responses

Malibu is an incorporated city in western Los Angeles County, California. It is a 21 mile strip of Pacific Coastline. It is a beachfront community famous for its warm and sandy beaches and movie star residents. Most residents live a few hundred yards of Pacific Coast Highway. Its beaches include Surfrider Beach, Zuma Beach, Malibu State Beach and Topanga State Beach. Its local parks include Malibu Bluffs Park, with neighboring parks Malibu Creeks State Park, Point Mugu State Park and the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. A neighboring beach Robert H. Meyer Memorial State Beach[ was once part of Old Malibu (before Malibu became a city), and better known as pristine beaches, El Pescador, La Piedra and El Matador.

Malibu was formerly settled by the Chumash, Native Americans. They named the town “humaliwo” or “the surf sounds loudly”. The name of the city was derived from this with the syllable “hu” is not stressed.

Brazil’s BeachFront Properties

May 31st, 2008 - No Responses

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Beachfront Brazil is the market leader of beach land expansion in Fortaleza, Brazil. Beachfront Brazil presents asset opportunities in Brazil-based estates that have been chosen by comprehensive real estate developers who have years of knowledge in Brazil-based property and the intercontinental real estate venture market. Beachfront Brazil obtains prime emergent oceanfront land in Brazil to produce subdivided packages for beach houses, condos and resort/hotel sites. Beachfront Brazil real estate offers numerous chapters of price rises. Through calculated associations and an all ears marketing power, Beachfront Brazil supplies investors with a value-added group, admiration and speedy returns on Beachfront Brazil asset property.

Designing A BeachFront Property

May 30th, 2008 - No Responses

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First-class structural design desires to be harmonized by a well-made and stylish interior. To give any beachfront property the preparation for advertising, the vendor can commissioned a design that is pleasing to the eye as well as entertaining. Designer Sharda Robertson exclaims that up-to-date design and  beachfront setting can be the motivation for the interior. For any assignment, we convert the house to find out what will work best. We always wanted to have  a nice, relaxed, beachside living environment, with unbiased colours that wouldn’t detract from the wonderful views. In designing, we need to incorporate muted marine tones, such as turquoise, and supplementary bright chartreuse accents to convey a tropical experience to the family living area. The look of course would not be finish without rugs, lamps, bed linen and kitchen items. The correct arrangement can honestly persuade a home’s sale price – often ever-increasing by 5-20%.

S-1904 Bill

May 25th, 2008 - No Responses

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The bill, S-1904, would revolutionize Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) shoreline protection regulations concerning the issuance of government easements for private estates in beach replacement projects. Under the existing system, the DEP can give out an easement into perpetuity to make use of privately-owned beachfront property and sand dunes for national and State stand-in projects, under the underlying principle that the division needs admission to private property to guarantee public safety. On the other hand, Senator Adler noted that nearly all property title-holders would be enthusiastic to work with State regulators to shield public protection without easements, which force down property assessment and institute a level of vagueness for prospect public use.

Redondo Beach Estate

May 22nd, 2008 - No Responses

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An outsized oceanfront apartment house in Redondo Beach has been put up for auction. The structure, called the Waterfront, possibly will be sold for in so far as $80.5 million. The 161-unit estate at 211 Yacht Club Way is owned and managed by real estate investor Bascom Group LLC of Irvine. Bascom acquired the building nearly four years ago in an off-market transaction for an unrevealed figure. The property was put on the marketplace last Feb. 25. So far, there is no expected cost for the 1969 property, which is 90 percent chartered. The assembly comprises a 10,000-square-foot Chart House restaurant, which is sheltered into a long-standing lease.   

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