Posts tagged Latin America
Dr. Peter Linneman – 2013 Global Market Outlook: Latin America
Mar 28th
“In recent years, Brazil’s strong GDP growth rate has earned it a spot among the overly-hyped BRIC nations (along with Russia, India, and China) as a great place to invest,” said Dr. Linneman, “However, it is important to keep in mind that the BRIC economies are growing from a smaller base than the U.S.”
Dr. Linneman went on to explain that in 2010 and again in 2011, with the exception of Russia, the growth in US dollars exceeded that of all the BRIC countries. “But growth for the sake of growth is useless; the real reason a country grows is to improve the standard of living of its population,” Linneman explained, “From a purely economic perspective, where would a nationality-blind consumer (or investor) choose to live (invest)? Would this consumer choose Brazil, Russia, India, China, or the U.S.? If given the option, most choose America. At the end of the day, the U.S. is a better place to put dollars to work in spite of high BRIC growth rates.”
Columbia’s Agricultural Expansion
Jun 1st
I was pleased to see this article from Reuters reporting how Colombia’s agricultural future is improving and within a decade could become a small agro-industrial power. With the FARC beaten back and the Colombian government able to wrest control of most of the countryside, the land can now be returned to a more benign and productive use. According to the article, at least 41 million acres (16.5 million hectares) of agricultural land could be brought on-line. Colombia’s successful track record in generating domestic investment, combined with its ability to attract international investment, this sector should be booming in the not too distant future. More >
Most Latin American Economies Provide Strong Engine for Commercial Real Estate Growth
Mar 25th
Before the Q1 2011 comes to an end, I should probably give my 2010 Year End update. It was an exciting year in most Latin American countries and a notable one in a few others, but for this latter group it wasn’t necessarily the kind of notoriety that most of us free market ideologues enjoy. The majority of the countries in Latin America are continuing the strong growth and development trend with the exception of those countries (Bolivia, Nicaragua and Ecuador) ruled by presidents who believe the More >
NAI Global Expands Coverage in the Caribbean with NAI Dominicana
Mar 10th
NAI Global, the world’s premier managed network of commercial real estate firms and one of the largest real estate services providers worldwide, announced today it is expanding its coverage in the Caribbean region with the signing of NAI Dominicana.
Based in Santo Domingo, NAI Dominicana is a new commercial real estate firm formed by Andres Perez, CRS, GRI. Perez has been involved in commercial and residential real estate sales, financing and the capital market in Florida since 1984, where he specialized More >
NAI Global Expands Coverage in Latin America
Nov 17th
NAI Colombia Correa to Serve Colombia Market
NAI Global announced today it is expanding its coverage in Latin America with the signing of NAI Colombia Correa. Based in Bogota, Colombia, the firm serves clients with interests across Central America. More >
