This article compares the premier benefits obtained by buying at full price from Bluegreen Resorts with the value of buying a resale contract on the secondary market.
It is very important to understand that any premier or VIP benefits can be changed or canceled entirely at any time, as these benefits are not tied in any way to the real estate ownership (which is why the developer can restrict these benefits from being transferred when the ownership is bought or sold on the secondary market!). In fact, shortly before this article was written, Bluegreen had just changed the benefits again- by reducing the privileges given to Bronze level owners (presumably to try and "encourage" more owners to purchase even more points and "upgrade" to higher levels).
Bluegreen pricing is currently about .85 to .25 per annual point.. Resale prices can commonly be found in the $ .25 to $ .40 per annual point range!
The Premier or Elite Levels of Bluegreen are classified as:
Bronze level VIP privileges are received by owning 15,0000 to 19,999 annual points.(Approximate cost of ,000 to ,000 if you buy resale and ,000 to ,000 if you buy from Bluegreen)
Silver level VIP privileges are received by owning 20,000 to 34,999 annual points. (Approximate cost of ,000 to ,000 if you buy resale and ,000 to ,000 if you buy from Bluegreen)
Gold level VIP privileges are received by owning 35,000 to 59,999 annual points. (Approximate cost of ,750 to ,000 if you buy resale and ,000 to 5,000 if you buy from Bluegreen)
Platinum level VIP privileges are received by owning 60,000 annual points or more. (Approximate cost starting at ,000 if you buy resale and 0,000 if you buy from Bluegreen)
Some of the benefits and privileges premier level owners receive are:
Villa upgrades: Premier owners are eligible to get a free one category villa upgrade based on availability. When you can request the upgrade and how many upgrades you can receive differ by level.
Bronze = 1 day prior to the reservation and a maximum of 3 upgrades per year. Silver = 2 days prior and 5 per year Gold = 3 days prior and 7 per year Platinum = 4 days prior and 10 per year
Presidential Villa Upgrades are only available to Gold and Platinum level owners and are subject to the same maximum count per year.
Gold - 4 days prior Platinum - 7 days prior
Question for potential buyers: Is having a chance (based on availability just before check-in) at upgrading to one unit size bigger than what you reserved worth paying more 500% more for ownership?
The Obvious Answer: No! However, chances are you will already have reserved the unit type you need for your stay since nobody reserves a villa too small to accommodate their family. While an upgrade to a larger unit is certainly a nice perk, it is not necessary and certainly not worth thousands of dollars!
Another possible benefit is the waiver of cancellation or modification fees when you change a reservation.
Bronze class owners do not receive this benefit. Silver level owners are allowed up to 3 modifications or cancellations per year. Gold level owners are allowed up to 5 modifications or cancellations per year. Platinum level owners are allowed an unlimited number of modifications or cancellations per year.
Basically, unless you own 20,000 points or more- you still have to pay cancellation fees! This restriction puts this benefit out of reach for most owners. Platinum class owners who routinely rent their points may find this to be very beneficial, but they will have to consider the vast increase in purchase cost as well as the risk that the benefit could potentially be changed at any time. For almost every knowledgeable buyer- the decision is simply that buying resale is the best choice!
Another benefit is that Gold and Platinum level owners can receive extended stays and reservations at no cost based on availability.
Gold members can have one free white and Blue Season reservation per year. Platinum owners can have three free white and blue season reservations per year.
At first glance, this seems like a fantastic benefit! Who wouldn't like to get vacations for free!
But when you really think it over- it's not as fantastic as it sounds. Another great point for resale buyers is that unless you own 35,000 points or more- you don't even get the chance! And when you compare the cost difference- this benefit is at best a bad joke! Owners are often paying between ,000 to 0,000 over resale pricing for the privilege of getting a few free nights? At a rental rate of 0. per night, it will take you more than fourteen years before you break even! If the rack rate is only 0/night- it then takes more than 35 years! Chances are that extra money in your pocket can purchase all the extra nights you will need.
As always, timeshare ownership at resort prices is far more sizzle than steak! Take your time, research the product and the benefits- and I'm confident you'll agree that purchasing a Bluegreen timeshare ownership on the resale market is the only smart decision!
Copyright (c) 2010 Richard Marquette
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Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Saturday, June 30, 2012
Indian Real Estate Market: Bubble or a Bit Trouble.
A fear of bubble is in the minds of all those who want to buy or invest in real estate now a day. But without looking at the actual event, it should not come with any conclusion that wonder bubble in India.
Indian real estate industry is growing at a CAGR of more than 30% on the back of strong economic performance of the country. After a bit of a downturn in 2008-09 revived quickly and displayed a huge growth. Market value according to the project construction increased from $ 70 bn at end-2006 to $ 102 bn at the end of June 2010, which is equivalent to 8.2% of the nominal GDP of India "in 2009. In addition, Government liberalization initiatives standards of foreign direct investment in the field of real estate in 2005, the introduction of the law, SEZ and allow private equity funds in the field of real estate, were key factors that have contributed to this enormous growth of the "low price" that attracts buyers and investors, not only from India, but NRIs & amp; foreign funds also have money in the Indian market. Aggressively launching new projects in the builders, moreover, has further enhanced this positive mood, which paved the way for the rapid growth of the market last year.
Now the question is whether it is a bubble forms in Indian real estate market? Please note that look at the recent housing bubble in the United States, Europe and the Middle East. In addition to economic factors were important factors in the rapid increase in price bubbles beyond affordability, House property of mania, I believe that real estate is a good investment and feel good factor in the rapid price is a major cause of a real estate bubble.
Against the Indian scenario, all of these factors operate in major cities of India, particularly in the phase of the cities. Prices have risen, and Crossed the earlier pick in the 2007 cities such as Delhi, Hyderabad, Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Bangaluru, Gurgoan, Chandigarh & amp; Pune. Although the duration of the cities such as Hyderabad, Delhi and Noida Gurgoan spent 25-30% higher than the market selection 2007. However, in the 2008-2009 during the economic recession, prices fell by 20-25% in those cities. The second factor is the default property and real estate is a good investment belief mania. Investors and buyers is based on is attracted by the end of 2009 and lower than the prices began injecting money into the real estate market.
Level-the cities of Hyderabad, Delhi-NCR, Bangaluru, Kolkata, Pune, Hyderabad, Calcutta has shown the largest investments in real estate projects. The developers have taken advantage of this enhanced feeling and began to start new projects. This increased the more buyers and investors, who had missed the opportunity to purchase or invest in the past, trust between, which has grown to more than the price unrealistically quickly. And finally, it seems like a good author is also the last month.
If we are talking about the stock market bubble, or the real estate market, the key is called the "feel good factor", where everyone feels well. In the last years of the Indian real estate market has increased significantly, and if you have purchased a property, you are likely to be more than money. A positive return for investors fueled so that more people have seen it on the market and decided to invest in real estate before they "missed". This impression is at the heart of any bubble, and it has happened several times in the past also in the 2008 Stock market crash, 1980 during the Japanese asset price bubble and Ireland the same property on the market in the year 2000. A good impression of the author was fully implemented in the real estate, until recently, and this is a key factor in the real estate market bubble. Even negative information about the patch or real estate market bubble flow then people are still very positive growth in real estate in India.
Looking at the above factors, there is the possibility of forming a bubble in several cities in India, but it can hurt buyers and investors only if it bursts. Large bubbles form with the internal pressure and may remain on artificially long did not work outside the force. Similarly, in the case of markets property bubble may burst if demand and prices falling suddenly and dramatically. Some results of recent studies by consultants business icon further shed light on this.
On the basis of most investors from Delhi, Hyderabad, bangaloro, Chennai, Kolkata, Gorgan, Chandigarh & amp; Pune currently is not ready to invest in this price level and does not clear any increased recently. Mainly about the distribution and book return on investment. Another factor affecting demand in the supply. In a city like Hyderabad around 6500 apartment size 45 million meters under construction, but most developers worried about lack of attachment to 100%. The same situation in New Delhi and other major cities of India, which showed a higher than expected enthusiasm. Although the developers give a positive outlook for the market, while at the same time an appropriate level of confidence is very low, which gives the negative signals from lower demand in the near future, but. The third important factor is the expected inflow of Foreign Funds. In India, as the placement of investment attractive to Fund huge, published in the Indian market of real estate by foreign institutions and nerys. But now the real estate market in the United States and the Middle East and Europe and has stabilized and began to grow gradually and, therefore, attract foreign funds to lower prices. It is expected to create huge Fund to withdraw from India foreign investors sees more opportunities in these countries. All these factors may act as an external pressure that may lead to fracture the bulb.
Indian real estate industry is growing at a CAGR of more than 30% on the back of strong economic performance of the country. After a bit of a downturn in 2008-09 revived quickly and displayed a huge growth. Market value according to the project construction increased from $ 70 bn at end-2006 to $ 102 bn at the end of June 2010, which is equivalent to 8.2% of the nominal GDP of India "in 2009. In addition, Government liberalization initiatives standards of foreign direct investment in the field of real estate in 2005, the introduction of the law, SEZ and allow private equity funds in the field of real estate, were key factors that have contributed to this enormous growth of the "low price" that attracts buyers and investors, not only from India, but NRIs & amp; foreign funds also have money in the Indian market. Aggressively launching new projects in the builders, moreover, has further enhanced this positive mood, which paved the way for the rapid growth of the market last year.
Now the question is whether it is a bubble forms in Indian real estate market? Please note that look at the recent housing bubble in the United States, Europe and the Middle East. In addition to economic factors were important factors in the rapid increase in price bubbles beyond affordability, House property of mania, I believe that real estate is a good investment and feel good factor in the rapid price is a major cause of a real estate bubble.
Against the Indian scenario, all of these factors operate in major cities of India, particularly in the phase of the cities. Prices have risen, and Crossed the earlier pick in the 2007 cities such as Delhi, Hyderabad, Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Bangaluru, Gurgoan, Chandigarh & amp; Pune. Although the duration of the cities such as Hyderabad, Delhi and Noida Gurgoan spent 25-30% higher than the market selection 2007. However, in the 2008-2009 during the economic recession, prices fell by 20-25% in those cities. The second factor is the default property and real estate is a good investment belief mania. Investors and buyers is based on is attracted by the end of 2009 and lower than the prices began injecting money into the real estate market.
Level-the cities of Hyderabad, Delhi-NCR, Bangaluru, Kolkata, Pune, Hyderabad, Calcutta has shown the largest investments in real estate projects. The developers have taken advantage of this enhanced feeling and began to start new projects. This increased the more buyers and investors, who had missed the opportunity to purchase or invest in the past, trust between, which has grown to more than the price unrealistically quickly. And finally, it seems like a good author is also the last month.
If we are talking about the stock market bubble, or the real estate market, the key is called the "feel good factor", where everyone feels well. In the last years of the Indian real estate market has increased significantly, and if you have purchased a property, you are likely to be more than money. A positive return for investors fueled so that more people have seen it on the market and decided to invest in real estate before they "missed". This impression is at the heart of any bubble, and it has happened several times in the past also in the 2008 Stock market crash, 1980 during the Japanese asset price bubble and Ireland the same property on the market in the year 2000. A good impression of the author was fully implemented in the real estate, until recently, and this is a key factor in the real estate market bubble. Even negative information about the patch or real estate market bubble flow then people are still very positive growth in real estate in India.
Looking at the above factors, there is the possibility of forming a bubble in several cities in India, but it can hurt buyers and investors only if it bursts. Large bubbles form with the internal pressure and may remain on artificially long did not work outside the force. Similarly, in the case of markets property bubble may burst if demand and prices falling suddenly and dramatically. Some results of recent studies by consultants business icon further shed light on this.
On the basis of most investors from Delhi, Hyderabad, bangaloro, Chennai, Kolkata, Gorgan, Chandigarh & amp; Pune currently is not ready to invest in this price level and does not clear any increased recently. Mainly about the distribution and book return on investment. Another factor affecting demand in the supply. In a city like Hyderabad around 6500 apartment size 45 million meters under construction, but most developers worried about lack of attachment to 100%. The same situation in New Delhi and other major cities of India, which showed a higher than expected enthusiasm. Although the developers give a positive outlook for the market, while at the same time an appropriate level of confidence is very low, which gives the negative signals from lower demand in the near future, but. The third important factor is the expected inflow of Foreign Funds. In India, as the placement of investment attractive to Fund huge, published in the Indian market of real estate by foreign institutions and nerys. But now the real estate market in the United States and the Middle East and Europe and has stabilized and began to grow gradually and, therefore, attract foreign funds to lower prices. It is expected to create huge Fund to withdraw from India foreign investors sees more opportunities in these countries. All these factors may act as an external pressure that may lead to fracture the bulb.
Sunday, June 24, 2012
The Real Estate Market Of Mohali
Major realtors from all over India have realized the potential of the Mohali real estate market and are looking to develop promising residential and commercial properties in the area. This tier-II city is a part of the Tricities- Chandigarh, Panchkula and Mohali. The city has been developed as an extension of Chandigarh. It shares its border and architecture with Chandigarh. But Mohali has now emerged as a separate city, with a distinctive personality. It is the second best real estate investment option in Punjab after Chandigarh real estate. Home buyers including employers, traders, residents and NRIs have tapped the booming property market of Mohali.
Like most of the other property hotspots, developments on the commercial front has kick-started residential property segment in Mohali as well. Influx of highly-paid professionals employed by the business and IT giants operating in the city has rather translated into upbeat markets, and the impact is pretty visible. According to industry sources, capital values for residential plots in prime locations increased by 50-150 per cent.
Real estate developers like Emmar-MGF, TDI and Unitech have stormed the property market of Mohali. The city has witnessed a tremendous increase in the property prices and interest of property buyers. Now Mohali is being projected as a city with a very distinct identity. Office space in Mohali has already been caught by companies like Convergys, IDS Infotech, and other business and technical support companies. Besides that, the city boasts of a very pleasing and charming architecture. Commercial as well as hospitality investment in Mohali include construction of a five- star hotel, a couple of three-star hotels and two world class hospitals. Megaplex is also being planned which will be equipped with a film theatre and several entertainment options
Emaar MGF, one of India's leading real estate developers is coming up with a signature project in the city called Mohali Hills. Mohali Hills is a maiden mega project of the joint venture in Punjab with a capital expenditure of Rs. 16,000 crores. Emaar MGF Land Private Limited has emerged India's leading joint venture in real estate with residential, commercial & retail, IT parks and SEZs, Hospitality, Healthcare and Education projects being implemented on a pan India basis. The joint venture has brought in the largest FDI in the Indian real estate sector along with world-wide collaborations that have introduced best global practices in the sector today.
Mohali Hills is a project that includes development of luxury villas, premium apartments, terraced town homes and lies in close proximity to Chandigarh. Spread over many acres, this project is the first ever integrated township to be built in Punjab. This township will include residential plots, town houses and villas along with convenient shopping malls, landscape gardens and recreational centres, in simple words it will be a self-sufficient township. Mohali Hills will be a house for special education & wellness zones with fully-equipped hospitals, schools, and colleges in order to provide institutional facilities of medical care and education to the residents of the township. The township will also introduce world-class office & IT park spaces in the city which in turn will give a fillip to industry and business, IT in the state.
The project, Mohali Hills' is the culmination of an MoU between the Government of Punjab and leading real estate developer, Emaar MGF to develop 5000 acres of land in different parts of Punjab; Mohali, Ludhiana, Jalandhar and Amritsar; through integrated township projects and urban infrastructure development projects.
Besides Emaar MGF, other developer that is taking keen interest in the property market of Mohali is Ansal API. The realtor is in the process of developing Golf Linksan integrated township comprising luxury villas, condominiums, penthouses and plots..
Unitech has also put stakes in Mohali, with its premium residential and commercial projects. Besides that some small developers are also investing in the city. Pearls Infrastructure is coming up with Pearls City, an integrated township, near Kharar-Banur Road, in sector 104. Taneja Developers is developing 200-acre township, which is yet another talked about project in the town. Other projects which will mark the development of the city are: the independent expandable villas, senior secondary school, club and recreation centre, hospital, and five star hotel, located on main MohaliKharar Highway.
In the meantime, the real estate developers are keeping their fingers crossed over the future scenario of Mohali, they feel that infrastructure development and progress on commercial fronts will play a significant role in the development of residential real estate at this emerging city.
Like most of the other property hotspots, developments on the commercial front has kick-started residential property segment in Mohali as well. Influx of highly-paid professionals employed by the business and IT giants operating in the city has rather translated into upbeat markets, and the impact is pretty visible. According to industry sources, capital values for residential plots in prime locations increased by 50-150 per cent.
Real estate developers like Emmar-MGF, TDI and Unitech have stormed the property market of Mohali. The city has witnessed a tremendous increase in the property prices and interest of property buyers. Now Mohali is being projected as a city with a very distinct identity. Office space in Mohali has already been caught by companies like Convergys, IDS Infotech, and other business and technical support companies. Besides that, the city boasts of a very pleasing and charming architecture. Commercial as well as hospitality investment in Mohali include construction of a five- star hotel, a couple of three-star hotels and two world class hospitals. Megaplex is also being planned which will be equipped with a film theatre and several entertainment options
Emaar MGF, one of India's leading real estate developers is coming up with a signature project in the city called Mohali Hills. Mohali Hills is a maiden mega project of the joint venture in Punjab with a capital expenditure of Rs. 16,000 crores. Emaar MGF Land Private Limited has emerged India's leading joint venture in real estate with residential, commercial & retail, IT parks and SEZs, Hospitality, Healthcare and Education projects being implemented on a pan India basis. The joint venture has brought in the largest FDI in the Indian real estate sector along with world-wide collaborations that have introduced best global practices in the sector today.
Mohali Hills is a project that includes development of luxury villas, premium apartments, terraced town homes and lies in close proximity to Chandigarh. Spread over many acres, this project is the first ever integrated township to be built in Punjab. This township will include residential plots, town houses and villas along with convenient shopping malls, landscape gardens and recreational centres, in simple words it will be a self-sufficient township. Mohali Hills will be a house for special education & wellness zones with fully-equipped hospitals, schools, and colleges in order to provide institutional facilities of medical care and education to the residents of the township. The township will also introduce world-class office & IT park spaces in the city which in turn will give a fillip to industry and business, IT in the state.
The project, Mohali Hills' is the culmination of an MoU between the Government of Punjab and leading real estate developer, Emaar MGF to develop 5000 acres of land in different parts of Punjab; Mohali, Ludhiana, Jalandhar and Amritsar; through integrated township projects and urban infrastructure development projects.
Besides Emaar MGF, other developer that is taking keen interest in the property market of Mohali is Ansal API. The realtor is in the process of developing Golf Linksan integrated township comprising luxury villas, condominiums, penthouses and plots..
Unitech has also put stakes in Mohali, with its premium residential and commercial projects. Besides that some small developers are also investing in the city. Pearls Infrastructure is coming up with Pearls City, an integrated township, near Kharar-Banur Road, in sector 104. Taneja Developers is developing 200-acre township, which is yet another talked about project in the town. Other projects which will mark the development of the city are: the independent expandable villas, senior secondary school, club and recreation centre, hospital, and five star hotel, located on main MohaliKharar Highway.
In the meantime, the real estate developers are keeping their fingers crossed over the future scenario of Mohali, they feel that infrastructure development and progress on commercial fronts will play a significant role in the development of residential real estate at this emerging city.
Friday, June 15, 2012
How Does Gold's Value Change with the Stock Market?
There is a common misconception in the financial world that gold moves in the opposite direction of the stock market. This unfortunate interpretation of historical data produces a misleading image that often results in confusion and bewilderment among investors when the two markets periodically move in the same direction.
Negative Correlation or No Correlation?
In order for gold and the stock market to move in opposite directions, there would need to be a negative correlation between gold and stocks. There is no evidence that such a correlation exists and, if there was, and it was true that gold moved in the opposite direction of stocks, it would greatly reduce gold's value as an investment alternative.
If gold and the stock market were on the proverbial see-saw that a negative correlation necessarily implies, there would be no reason for long-term investors to invest in both. The proper decision would be for individuals to choose which ever one outperformed the other over the long-term.
Fortunately, individuals are not faced with such a dilemma.
The fact of the matter is, gold is NOT negatively correlated to the stock market. Nor is it positively correlated to the stock market.
There is NO discernible correlation between gold and the stock market.
Gold: An Independent Asset
In other words, gold reacts independent of stocks, to economic and political factors and market events.
This makes gold the ideal diversifier for a portfolio of stocks. The reason for this is because of the unpredictable nature of world events.
When you get right down to it, consistently predicting near-term and medium-term movements in the stock market is just about impossible. No one has done so with any success to date and no one has developed any trading system that has done so over the long haul.
The same can be said of the gold market. No one has a crystal ball with which to predict the movements in gold either.
Likewise, no one can predict with certainty the timing and nature of the next economic crisis or perhaps the next terrorist attack. All of these kinds of factors impact the financial markets-including the stock market and gold market-and thus need to be accounted for.
Gold: Protection Against Inevitable Uncertainty
The best way to protect your portfolio against unpredictable events in the financial markets, the economy and the geopolitical arena is to diversify as completely as possible. This means not just diversifying across industry by selecting stocks of companies which are engaged in varying lines of business, it means diversifying across asset classes. In addition to a diversified portfolio of stocks from a variety of industries, individuals absolutely must include gold in their portfolio.
Why?
Because gold has no correlation with the stock market. The best way to achieve the stability of your portfolio is to include an asset that is as unpredictable vis a vis stocks as the very events which impact the stock market.
We know from history that gold will not react in the same way as the stock market to crisis, hyperinflation, depression, and other turmoil. This is what makes gold so vital for all people.
No one knows what to expect next from the financial world. One day the stock market is doing just fine and the next a storied name like Merrill Lynch is being bailed out in a deal put together by the Feds. One day the world is calm and the next a 23 year old tries to blow up an airliner over Detroit.
We can't change the unpredictability of future events and the stock market's reaction to those events, but there is something we can do to help protect our wealth from the fallout, and that is to own gold.
Copyright (c) 2010 Rod Hoss
Negative Correlation or No Correlation?
In order for gold and the stock market to move in opposite directions, there would need to be a negative correlation between gold and stocks. There is no evidence that such a correlation exists and, if there was, and it was true that gold moved in the opposite direction of stocks, it would greatly reduce gold's value as an investment alternative.
If gold and the stock market were on the proverbial see-saw that a negative correlation necessarily implies, there would be no reason for long-term investors to invest in both. The proper decision would be for individuals to choose which ever one outperformed the other over the long-term.
Fortunately, individuals are not faced with such a dilemma.
The fact of the matter is, gold is NOT negatively correlated to the stock market. Nor is it positively correlated to the stock market.
There is NO discernible correlation between gold and the stock market.
Gold: An Independent Asset
In other words, gold reacts independent of stocks, to economic and political factors and market events.
This makes gold the ideal diversifier for a portfolio of stocks. The reason for this is because of the unpredictable nature of world events.
When you get right down to it, consistently predicting near-term and medium-term movements in the stock market is just about impossible. No one has done so with any success to date and no one has developed any trading system that has done so over the long haul.
The same can be said of the gold market. No one has a crystal ball with which to predict the movements in gold either.
Likewise, no one can predict with certainty the timing and nature of the next economic crisis or perhaps the next terrorist attack. All of these kinds of factors impact the financial markets-including the stock market and gold market-and thus need to be accounted for.
Gold: Protection Against Inevitable Uncertainty
The best way to protect your portfolio against unpredictable events in the financial markets, the economy and the geopolitical arena is to diversify as completely as possible. This means not just diversifying across industry by selecting stocks of companies which are engaged in varying lines of business, it means diversifying across asset classes. In addition to a diversified portfolio of stocks from a variety of industries, individuals absolutely must include gold in their portfolio.
Why?
Because gold has no correlation with the stock market. The best way to achieve the stability of your portfolio is to include an asset that is as unpredictable vis a vis stocks as the very events which impact the stock market.
We know from history that gold will not react in the same way as the stock market to crisis, hyperinflation, depression, and other turmoil. This is what makes gold so vital for all people.
No one knows what to expect next from the financial world. One day the stock market is doing just fine and the next a storied name like Merrill Lynch is being bailed out in a deal put together by the Feds. One day the world is calm and the next a 23 year old tries to blow up an airliner over Detroit.
We can't change the unpredictability of future events and the stock market's reaction to those events, but there is something we can do to help protect our wealth from the fallout, and that is to own gold.
Copyright (c) 2010 Rod Hoss
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