Archive for August, 2008

Montréal represents the most expensive property on Monopoly! We Win!

After a worldwide vote, Montréal will represent the most he most prestigious property property on the new MONOPOLY Here & Now: The World Edition game board. More than 5.6 million votes were cast for 70 world-class cities, which determined 20 of the 22 cities featured in the game.

Monopoly Results

The new MONOPOLY Here & Now: The World Edition will be available in stores around the world starting on August 26, 2008 in more than 50 countries and in 37 different languages.

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World Wealth Report

MerrillLynch LogoWealth Demographics According to the twelfth annual World Wealth Report from Merrill Lynch and Capgemini, the ranks of high net worth individuals (HNWI) grew six per cent last year to total 10.1 million people worldwide. The number of ultra high net worth individuals (worth at least $30 million) grew even faster, by 8.8 per cent. The following countries led in their share of millionaire growth: India (+22.7 percent), China(+20.3 percent), Brazil (+19.1 percent), and Russia (+15.5 percent).

HBC Looking to Sell Key Properties

HBC Real EstateHBC has engaged Brookfield Financial Real Estate Group to do a “big-picture analysis” of HBC’s real-estate portfolio with an eye on selling it if values are good…..To Read More Click Here

Suburban Migration and Gas Prices

Not too long ago, they were looking farther out — for a newer house, a bigger yard and all the amenities. But no more. “You get less house and property for the same price, but we’re willing to make that sacrifice to save on gas prices and commuting costs”

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Real Estate Developments, a Threat to Amphibians

“Every week, there are 10 to 15 new development projects that would devour more wetlands…”

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