MRI Overseas Property says: SuperBowl 2009 and 2010 and a Super time to buy property in Florida with MRI Overseas Property!

With only 10 days to go until this year's Super Bowl XLIII, excitement is reaching fever pitch for both Steelers and Cardinals fans alike. Amongst those they'll be cheering for in this game are stars, Kurt Warner and Ben Roethlisberger. And to make the day truly memorable, The Boss himself, Bruce Springsteen and the E-Street band will be "kicking out the jams" at the Raymond James Stadium in Tampa.

Which means that, now is the time to make sure that you're here for the next game by taking advantage of the superb offers currently available on thousands and thousands of properties in Florida. MRI Overseas Property can show you some of the finest and most keenly priced property around and now is the perfect time to buy. With interest rates at an historic low and prices having fallen to a level not seen here for years, Florida is now offering the discerning buyer a wonderful opportunity to own their own home or townhouse or villa, close to where the Super Bowl XLIV is being played in 2010, at the Dolphin Stadium, in Miami. This new year 2009 has begun already with the historic inauguration of the new President, the first African-American, Barack Obama: and we're now poised to continue to have America, and especially Florida, move forward with massive confidence and a positive focus and momentum. The recent moves by Congress to free up even more funds for business means that property is a great choice at the moment. And don't forget, Orlando has and always will remain popular with the tens of millions of visitors that come each year! It is really set to start motoring again!



And who knows? Next year you and your family could be vacationing here and going to the football game yourself... or maybe renting your property out to some other lucky people. It's the time to buy and a super place to live! Ask any of the thousands of people who've moved here over the years, whether from America or Europe. And MRI Overseas property has sold to a LOT of these people over these years (you could say they've been bowl-ed over by MRI and the team!), which is why they keep coming back to us for new, exciting buying opportunities.

Don't forget that Florida is also home to many famous names; sports super-stars such as Tiger Woods (here in the exclusive Windermere development in Orlando), NBA basketball players, Shaquille O'Neal and Jamal Mashburn, the golfers Ernie Els and Nick Faldo, movie stars like John Travolta (with a home in Ocala) and David Caruso, star of CSI: Miami, rap artist Sean "P Diddy" Coombs, actor Matt Damon and singers Gloria Estefan, Lenny Kravitz and Beyonce all with property and homes in Miami. And of course, the queen of the talk shows, Oprah Winfrey. Then there's the Versace House, "Casa Casuarina" on the world famous Ocean Drive, which following his death, is now a tourist attraction.

And even if you're not a football fan, remember that Florida has so much more to offer with the traditional favourites, Disney and The Magic Kingdom (this year you get free admission on your birthday!), Universal Studios with its restaurants, rides, bars and the world famous City Walk night spots (and they will soon open the latest attraction; the world exclusive Harry Potter spectacular) and Sea World with Shamu the killer whale, all continuing to attract visitors, young and old, year in year out, to share in the fun, the sun and the gorgeous all-year round climate. Or for those in search of a slower pace, why not take a lazy drive down to the very bottom of the state of Florida, to the beautiful, exotic Keys, the most famous of which, Key West, has been the subject of films and music!


And if you need any more proof that Florida is a great place to buy, look no further than uber-financier and property mogul Donald Trump' decision to open his own, private estate complete with night-club, Mar Largo, in Palm Beach or the prestigious Trump Towers in Miami.

With so many people having made the decision to buy here already, now is the time for you to get in on the excitement, so don't hesitate, contact MRI Overseas Property immediately:

email:info@mrioverseasproperty.com
Tel: +1 407 397 977

Tourists are being tempted, so come on over!

Freebies offered to Orlando tourists

Orlando Business Journal

The campaign is part of the Orlando/Orange County Convention & Visitors Bureau’s 2009 promotional campaign launched last month called Orlando Makes Me Smile.

The Orlando/Orange County Convention & Visitors Bureau’s newest salvo in the battle to attract tourists in a slumping economy is a half-year offer of discounts at area hotels and attractions.

The package includes 50 free offers and runs through June 30. There are two blackout periods: Easter week and Memorial Day weekend. Offers include free hotel room nights and admission to rides and attractions.

The offer is part of the bureau’s 2009 promotional campaign launched last month called Orlando Makes Me Smile. Information on the program, called Bundles of Free Smiles, is available on the Web at www.bundlesoffreesmiles.com or by calling (888) 675-4386.

Hotel properties participating in the campaign include Rosen Shingle Creek, Orlando World Center Marriott, Westgate Resorts and WorldQuest Resort. Universal Orlando Resort, Walt Disney World Resort and Southwest Airlines are offering discount vacation packages. Attractions offering discounts include SeaWorld Orlando, Boggy Creek Airboat Rides, Orlando Balloon Rides and Pirate's Dinner Adventure.

Huge demand for property in the Dominican Republic

MRI Overseas Property sees a huge rise in demand for the Dominican Republic

MRI Overseas Property has been offering fantastic properties to its clients in the Dominican Republic for some years now, but even we were pleasantly surprised at the level of enquiries over the last month.

There was huge demand via our web site, with enquiries for The Dominican outweighing any others and our telephones were ringing off the hooks with calls asking for more information.

Is it the year-round fantastic weather, the thought of the Caribbean sea and beaches or something else?

It may well be the golfing facilities which are some of the finest anywhere in the world.

Read on for some details on what you can expect. And if this taste of the delights of the Dominican Republic has whet your appetites, contact us straight away to talk about viewing properties there!

A favourite golfing destination of former US Presidents Bill Clinton and George H. Bush, the Dominican Republic has become one of the hottest spots to tee-off in the Caribbean, if not the world. Here golfers will find 19 courses with ocean-front fairways and dog-leg lefts around swaying coconut palms. They'll also find courses designed by legends such as Pete Dye, P.B. Dye, Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Robert Trent Jones, Gary Player, Tom Fazio and Nick Faldo.

The next few years are especially important for DR golf as five new courses are scheduled to open throughout 2008 and 2009. But visitors to the Dominican Republic needn't worry about packing golf clubs or even knowing how to golf, for that matter. Each course offers affordable club rentals and internationally recognized golf pros for lessons. Regardless of handicap, the courses of the Dominican Republic promise a challenging and unique experience.

Within 90 minutes drive of Punta Cana/Bavaro, there are 13 golf courses. Here are our personal favourites:

Dye Fore - The newest course and the third by Pete Dye to open at the luxurious Casa de Campo resort in La Romana is unique, with a 300-foot deep river gorge, Mediterranean village, mountains and the Caribbean Sea as backdrops. The course itself is expansive, measuring a long 7,770 feet with fairways 200-feet wide. Although visually intimidating, the course is very playable and golfers have been raving about the new addition.

Teeth of the Dog - Consistently ranked by golf experts as one of the top 50 courses in the world, Teeth of the Dog is located at Casa de Campo resort in La Romana. The course features several signature Dye formations along with seven oceanfront holes, four on the front nine and three on the back, and is considered extra challenging due to the tricky sea breezes. The course opened in 1971 and recently had its teeth sharpened and lengthened. It re-opened in November of 2005.

Punta Cana Resort & Club's La Cana Golf Course
Located at Punta Cana Resort & Club, every hole within this P.B. Dye-designed championship course captures the scenery of the Caribbean with 14 ocean-view and four ocean-front holes. In fact, the 18th hole has been said to resemble the infamous 18th hole at Pebble Beach. And, according to Dye, the 7th hole is golfer's purgatory!

Punta Blanca - The new five-star Majestic Colonial Punta Cana Beach Resort features a casino, spa and an 18-hole golf course designed by Nick Price. Punta Blanca celebrated its grand opening May of 2007 with Nick Price inaugurating the course.

Cocotal Golf and Country Club - The 18-hole course, designed by six-time Spanish champion Jose Pepe Gancedo, uses the natural terrain of an old coconut plantation and includes serene lakes and palm trees in its landscape. In 2002, an additional nine-hole course opened.

Punta Espada Golf Course - The initial golf course to open at luxurious Cap Cana is Punta Espada, the first Jack Nicklaus Signature Course in the Dominican Republic. World renowned golf course management team Troon Golf staffs the 7,382 yard-long 18-hole course. The architecture utilized the area's bluffs, beach, waterways and jungle foliage with eight of the holes directly on the ocean.

Roco Ki Golf Club - One of the newest projects announced for the Macao Beach area is The Faldo Legacy Course at Roco Ki Golf Club. An 18-hole championship course, The Faldo Legacy Course will thrill golfers of every ability with its challenging cliffside and ocean-view holes, tropical mangrove forest and lagoon. Troon Golf will also manage this course.

The Titanic has landed...

...just down the block from our Orlando offices.



This attraction, sure to be a hit with the holiday visitors milling along International Drive, opened at the end of last year.

So, whilst you're there (and have a look at this video to whet your appetite), why not call into the offices of the world famous real estate company as well and consider all the fabulous properties on offer?

Now is a great time to buy, with a huge inventory of property, one of which is bound to be ideal for you and your family and friends and interest rates at an historic low.

Contact MRI Overseas Property on +1 407 397 9777 or just call in when you're in the area to 7220 International Drive, Orlando, Florida. 32819.

La belle France; or some reasons to buy in France...

Picasso, Matisse and Renoir fell in love with the wonderful natural coastline of the magical French Riviera as well as the well established social circuit, set against a backdrop of fine architecture, the most prevalent of which is that of the "Belle Epoque" school.
 
Cannes, Nice, St Jean Cap Ferrat and Monte Carlo continue to be sophisticated and cosmopolitan, with so much to do throughout the year. A Christmas break can include skiing and tobogganing for a few hours in Greolieres, ice skating in Nice and Monaco, guided tours in most languages of the different historic old towns, a visit to one of the top class museums devoted to Matisse or Chagall, while those who cannot make it for the Monaco Grand Prix (21 - 24 May 2009) can tour or drive the F1 circuit in a Ferrari 360 Modena Spider at €85.00 as a driver, or a very reasonable €45.00 as a passenger (www.livenupmonaco.com). This rate is somewhat less than a Nice taxi driver would ask for a reasonable short journey! Designer shopping is a given, with Rolex, Chanel, Dior, YSL, Hermes, Louis Vuitton, Chopard and Vertu, all with stand alone boutiques along the coast.
 
MRI Overseas Property France Director Geoffrey Donoghue states that whether it is a beach front villa, an ubercool penthouse or a Provencal house that is required, his team of trained professionals have access to the best properties locally. MRI Overseas Property´s local team of Sales Executives as well as members of the "in house" Aftersales and Listings Departments are mostly local Nice, Cannes or Menton born with invaluable connections in the market, including Monaco. It is not surprising that many famous property owners past and present have found the French Riviera the perfect location for holidaying or retirement including Bono and The Edge of U2, Sir Elton John and Sir David Niven. Duncan Ballatyne and James Caan of Dragon´s Den are long time owners here also.
 
Despite what is going on at present in the world, consistent demand remains for property on the French Riviera. Clients from as far afield as UK, Scandinavian countries and the Russian Federation who all see the market as a safe, highly regulated and secure place to purchase for holidays or relocate.
 
Due to the authorities restriction on allowing much new build along the coast, demand is strong. We at MRI Overseas Property France have some interesting modern apartments worth looking into soon as an entry level to the Cote D´Ázur at Antibes and Cannes. Our independent Rental Agents are happy to help with long and short term rentals and are happy to confirm rates before purchase. Financing locally is available. Remember France´s economy is still growing, a fact that President Sarkosy is proud of and is a result of a cautious and steady financial sector.

Clarification by MRI' new CEO

NEW CEO AND DIRECTION FOR MRI OP
MRI Overseas Property, DCC International Property

Ending speculation on various trade and investor blogs, the new CEO of MRI Overseas Property, Dominic Pickering, has outlined the company’s plans to focus on construction in 2009.

“We launched 7 or 8 years ago and started constructing at the midway point,” said Pickering. “Most of our profit now comes from construction and the day to day demands, and costs, of marketing are no longer our main focus.”

Pickering told OPP that MRI had gone through a major restructure in the last 3-6 months, closing some of its offices and laying off some staff as the company downsized to adapt to current market conditions. While the board is largely unchanged – Darragh Macanthony is chairman, Paul O’Mahoney is director of construction, and James Forester is marketing director – a significant change is the absence of former CEO Michael Liggan.

“Marketing was always Michael’s forte, so he has set up his own venture,” said Pickering. “This is not an acrimonious departure, and we hope he will send some buyers our way”. This new venture, called DCC International Property, was recently set up by Michael Liggan and is currently promoting projects in Cyprus, Bulgaria, Portugal, Romania, Spain and USA.

Independent venture
Confirming that DCC was “completely independent” of MRI Overseas Property, Liggan told OPP that: “DCC doesn't have an exclusive agreement to market or sell MRI developments and currently doesn't have any other exclusive agreements for the many other developments it will be marketing”.

Clarifying the relationship with MRI and its board, Liggan added: “I have a very close relationship to Darragh MacAnthony; not only was I the CEO for his group of companies for many years but I am also his best friend. Because of this a lot of industry people have assumed that DCC is really MRI in disguise when that simply isn't the case. The truth of the situation is that Darragh wants to focus more of his time on developing and constructing projects around the world and also developing his football club Peterborough United and trying to get them promoted this season and in the next season until they're in the Premiership.

“With Darragh not wanting to focus on taking over yet more of his ‘territories’ for his real estate company there is an opportunity for someone like me to want to do this and I believe the industry needs it. With Darragh planning on downsizing MRI Overseas Property I felt that now is the obvious time to go for it. Yes, we're going through a worldwide credit crunch but times like this are often considered the best time to start a new company and for me that means I have direct access to taking on some of the best staff in the industry and also some of the best offices out there”.

Since DCC is currently promoting MRI projects, and occupying some of the MRI offices that had been closed down, there have been rumours of a rebrand. “It’s not a rebrand,” added Pickering. “We’ve spent 8 years building the MRI brand. We offered DCC the option of taking on the leases of some of our office space in Cyprus and Spain. They took up the offer and have even recruited some of the people we had to let go.”

Outlining plans going forward, Pickering said that it would not be relying on the same traditional marketing methods to sell homes. “As constructors, we still know how to sell,” he said. “But rather than spending thousands on stands at property exhibitions, we will be building a network of agents to partner with. We still have thousands upon thousands of clients on our database who have either purchased or shown interest, so we have various options open to us, but our aim is to build sales networks in the UK, Europe and the US.”

While MRI’s headquarters will remain in Spain, Pickering is based in Orlando in the US and is currently in negotiation with local partners to build this network. He also told OPP that MRI had been actively banking land in Europe and the US over the last year to support its focus on construction.

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