REVOLUTION DAY

March 31st, 2011 by admin

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2010 is an important year in Mexican history.  Not only was the Bi Centennial of Independence celebrated in September but November 20 marks the Centennial of the Revolution.  This year the holiday will be celebrated on November 15th which is a Monday.  If you are in Cabo (or anywhere in Mexico) be aware that this is what is considered an obligatory holiday and banks and schools will be closed.  In Cabo Real Estate, expect to see a parade at least once during the day.  The holiday will not interfere with your appointment with your real estate agent at Cabo San Lucas Real Estate and most shops and restaurants will be open as usual.

This date is important in Mexican history because it marks the beginning of the war to overthrow the dictator Porfirio Diaz.  General Porfirio Diaz, an important figure during the wars against the foreign invaders, came to power when he rebelled against Lerdo de Tejada in 1876. 

For most of Mexico’s developing history, a small minority of people under the rule of Don Porfirio (as he was called) controlled most of the country’s power and wealth.  Mexico had political stability and grew in many areas, creating new industries, railroads, and miles of railroad tracks as well as the increase in foreign capital.  During this 30 year span (1875 – 1910) the majority of the population worked in poverty.  Under the leadership of General Porfirio Diaz, the rift between the poor and the rich grew and the political voice of the lower classes declined.  Opposition surfaced when Francisco I. Madero, educated in France and the University of California, led a series of strikes throughout the country. 

Madero came from a wealthy family from Coahuila.  He fought against reelection and for democracy and liberty in Mexico through his political newspaper articles. He founded the Anti-Reelectionist Party in early 1909 and the party designated him to run for President in the election of 1910.

Now under constant pressure, Diaz ordered the imprisonment of Madero on June 6th.  Francisco I. Madero imprisoned in San Luis Potosi, awaited he results of the elections. When he learned that through an electoral fraud Diaz had declared himself President of Mexico once again, Madero, always before a pacifist, decided to flee from prison and called for a National Insurrection on November 20, 1910.

Madero declared the electoral process invalid and appointed provisional Governors.   Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, was taken by the insurrectionists: Pascual Orozco and Francisco “Pancho” Villa.   After the city surrendered, Madero set up his provisional government there.  Diaz was forced to resign and flee the country.

Some of the more important Revolutionaries were Pascual Orazco, Francisco Villa in the north and Emilliano Zapata in the south.

When new elections were held in 1911, Madero was elected president.  Peace did not come to this country for awhile due to several Revolutionary leaders unable to settle their differences.  While Madero wanted to work steadily and patiently towards bettering the economic and social situation, many revolutionary commanders wanted immediate change.  For example, Pascual Orozco, led and lost a revolt against Madero.

President Madero was also attacked by three Porfirist generals, who in turn made the fatal decision of appointing Victoriano Huerta to repress the offensive.  History would prove the Victoriano Huerta was the utmost traitor of the Revolution.  Accomplices of Huerta captured and assassinated Madero.  The vice president and a brother of Madero were also killed.  The entire country existed in a state of disorder for several years.  Pancho Villa rampaged through the north, and different factions fought for presidential control.

When Venustiano Carranza rose to the presidency he organized an important convention whose outcome was the Constitution of 1917, which is still in effect today. 

The Revolution had at last triumphed!!!!!

 Los Cabos Real Estate

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Luxury Houses in Canberra

March 27th, 2011 by admin

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Luxury houses

 

What defines a luxury house differ from region to region, but in general a luxury house is designed to specially appeal to and accommodate the highest socio-economic bracket of the property market. Sometimes luxury properties are incorporated into high-end projects like golf courses, casinos, and waterfront developments. A property may be described as a luxury house if it has a market value of US$1 million, but this is only a rough guideline.

 

Luxury houses rely heavily on two things: design and environment. Design pays attention to utilizing the space available (or chosen) to provide a large, clean living space. More and more often architects focus on allowing the space to define itself, so if there is a natural rise in the land that may be incorporated into the house design. The second aspect, environment, refers to the area that the structure is built in. Traditional architecture paid very little attention to this detail and thus full Dutch Colonial houses were erected on the Cape Peninsula of South Africa and are at complete odds to their surroundings. Ideally, an architect should marry design with environment so that the house takes advantage of the natural beauty around it.

 

The Executive Country Retreat for example takes advantage of its environment and blends effortlessly into its surrounding, making peace with the desert view. The house does not stop at the confines of its glass walls, but rather extends out to embrace the beautiful environment around it.

 

Like any good luxury house, the Country Retreat offers the best in modern design and utilities. There is a fully functioning gym built into the property, as well as a gourmet kitchen fitted with stone counters. There are 3 king-sized bedrooms and a three-car garage. Finally, the amount of land included in this property is phenomenal – 5.99 hectares. All these attributes combine to make the Country Retreat an excellent example of a luxury home and the winner of 8 architectural and design awards.

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Making Lasting Memories

March 25th, 2011 by admin

My daughter and her husband have been looking at several new AZ homes. The reason for this is because they are looking for the best place to settle down and make a home before they have children. I hope they are able to find a beautiful home that they can easily afford. I want my grandchildren to have a stable environment where they can live forever and have many friends as well as plenty of memories that will last forever.

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Thinking of investing in Portugal real estate?

March 24th, 2011 by admin

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Thinking of investing in Portugal real estate? What makes Porto so special and popular is that the centre of town has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site as it is full of many old architectural sights. In addition, you have excellent beach resorts to visit, or you can tour the tempting vineyards growing around the city, or amble through the lazy wheat fields or pop in at one of the numerous olive groves. And if none of this whets your appetite, you can disappear to one of the many top class golfing venues. Or you can go looking for your own home portugal property for sale! 

Property for sale in Porto does not stay on the market for too long, and with a 150 000 UK citizens already owning holiday homes here, that figure is growing everyday. And around 50 000 UK people live in Portugal full time! Compared to the damp British climate, this warm weather must be paradise for them! The temperature in Porto never goes below 0 degrees, and in the summer months it can go as high as 35 degrees.

Another option you can apply to Porto property would be to buy something old and rundown, renovate it to its former glory – which is becoming rather popular in the Porto property market because of the restoration of the inner city area – and then sell it for a tidy little profit. Of course you would have to be fabulously wealthy to be able to do that. Historical restorations are also taking place around the Sao Martinho do Porto beach area, and the stretch of land known as the Green Coast on the northern coastal side of Portugal next to Spain. And just think how happy your children will be when they have this beautiful holiday home in Porto because you were a clever, forward thinking investor? property for sale Silver coast & Porto should be considered for investment there is lots of potential to make money.

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Making Sure They Use Good Workers

March 24th, 2011 by admin

When it comes down to it, a contractor is only as good as the workers that they have. With that in mind, when you are int he market for a Green Valley Home Builder you need to make sure that they guarantee their workers. All it takes is one bad worker to make your home building experience a complete nightmare. You need to make sure that you get the information on the workers that they will use before you hire them.

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Good Prices On New Homes

March 24th, 2011 by admin

If you live in a place like California or New York, you will be quite amazed when you take a look at Tucson homes for sale, for several reasons. First off: look at that, homes that you can actually afford to buy. Secondly, you get a lot for the money that you pay. It’s not just a bit living space, but also a spacious back yard with plenty of room for a pool, which is a must in the area.

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Packing up Our Belongings

March 23rd, 2011 by admin

My husband has decided that he should probably look for New York City apartments. The reason for this is because he recently got transferred to downtown New York City. He says he is not willing to make the commute to the suburbs. I honestly do not blame him. Traffic in New York City is absolutely horrible. I am glad that may have been as willing to pack up all of our belongings and move to another location in order to have more time with us.

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Getting Started in the Right Direction

March 23rd, 2011 by admin

Investing in Southern California Commercial Real Estate can be a smart move with the current economic situation at hand. Now could be the perfect opportunity to purchase or invest some of your money into an apartment complex or some office spaces to rent out to potential buyers and make some money on the side. Since the economy is starting to pick up, this may be your only chance to get a great deal on future investments for you and your family to enjoy as well. Research a commercial real estate agency in your area now and find the right one who will help you make the right decisions on what to purchase or lease.

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On the Search for a Quaint Home

March 23rd, 2011 by admin

Now that I am finally out of college and working a real job, I am ready to take another big leap and buy a home. I work in the downtown area, but I think that I want to live in a more suburban area. There are several quaint Gilbert Homes currently on the market. I think that one of the smaller ones would fit into my budget. Perhaps I will stop by my bank and see how much they are willing to lend me.

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Our Bungalow On The Shore

March 22nd, 2011 by admin

My wife and I were looking for Vilamoura Property in Portugal. We have always wanted a vacation home in the middle of the Algarve coast with breathtaking views. The prices for homes there are very affordable, plus we are close to entertainment, recreational activities and shopping. The local residents are so happy to share their beautiful country with us, they tell us of the little restaurants that tourists would never find. We simply love our little bungalow in Vilamoura Portugal.

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