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MTV's "The Real World", 2004.
A look at the negative aspects of MTV's reality series, "The Real World".
2,260 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 54.95
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This paper describes the downfalls of MTV's "reality" series, "The Real World" and why it is not a picture of reality for "twenty-somethings" in America. The paper discusses the idea behind reality shows and examines the unrealistic aspects of "The Real World."
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Reality Media in the Early 21st Century, 2008.
An analysis of the content of "Country Hicks and Urban Cliques -Mediating Race, Reality, and Liberalism on MTV's The Real World" by Jon Kraszewski and "Paradox and the Consumption of Authenticity through Reality Television" by Randall Rose and Stacy Wood.
1,399 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 2 sources, APA, £ 32.95
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This paper discusses two articles that relate to reality television in the early 21st century. The paper looks at "Country Hicks and Urban Cliques -Mediating Race, Reality, and Liberalism on MTV's The Real World," written by Jon Kraszewski and "Paradox and the Consumption of Authenticity through Reality Television," written by Randall Rose and Stacy Wood. The paper discusses the content, points and limitations of the articles.
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"In both articles, the most interesting idea seemed one of how and why scholars examine TV materials of any kind, or assume that they do influence people or culture so strongly. One seldom sees a remark on how non-child viewers certainly know that TV is not real and that the TV business involves selling one thing or another. All arguments on how TV entertainment materials are shaped by cultures they in turn have shaped are very familiar. The study of mediocre television programs as in so-called Reality TV programming is interesting when one thinks of it, asking why scholars of marketing, social science or the humanities choose the sub-topics they do, or why they do not lament that dreadful newspapers that people pick up in supermarkets and what they may draw from them. There can be great variation in how people respond to what observe and the degree to which they observe themselves. More than a brain-washing cultural phenomenon, less flowery models would examine reality TV as a business like any other. It may be wiser to survey persons who never watch entertainment TV for their observations of what is presented and why they do not indulge."
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National Income (Real GDP) and the Standard of Living, 2002.
This research examines national income in general, and the use of one metric (real GDP) in particular. Real GDP is then contrasted against standard of living for its relevance and appropriateness.
1,610 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 36.95
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This paper begins by introducing the concept of the GDP and defines national income. It then examines factors which influence the real GDP and factors which the real GDP does not address. It then discusses the concept of "standard of living" and looks at alternative approaches to GDP as a measure of well-being.
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"There are a variety of uses for measures of national income. Governments are interested in national income since it helps them determine levels of taxation and the economic activity generated by the nation as a whole. Trade agreements can be based on a nation's national income and its income relative to other economies. Companies are interested in national income in order to determine countries which might represent significant new markets, or to gauge the effectiveness of competitors based on other countries. Individuals might be interested in national income in order to identify potential investment opportunities, or to even make relocation decisions. These are only some of the reasons which support the desire to develop some type of national income measure."
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Viacom and MTV, 2004.
This paper analyzes Viacom and MTV Networks, which owns and operates many of the most popular basic cable television programming services, including MTV: Music Television, the world's most widely distributed television network.
2,850 words (approx. 11.4 pages), 11 sources, MLA, £ 58.95
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The paper explains that Viacom, the leading global media company with pre-eminent positions in broadcast and cable television, radio, outdoor advertising, and online, owns well-known brands, includingCBS, MTV, Nickelodeon, VH1, BET, Paramount Pictures, Viacom Outdoor, Infinity, UPN, Spike TV, TV Land, CMT: Country Music Television, Comedy Central, Showtime, Blockbuster, and Simon & Schuster. The author believes that MTV is an active industry monopoly and that the FCC should attempt to remove some of the monopolistic powers enjoyed by both Viacom and MTV. The paper relates that MTV was one of the first networks to begin to vocalize the political might of its young viewers. Charts.
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Introduction
History
Corporate
Audience
Industry Influences
Future
News and Politics
Conclusion
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"It is quite apparent that because Viacom?s MTV is so powerful a monopoly, they wield great strength and influence in the video production areas. ?MTV has become a powerful force in popular music today, shaping trends in music and providing invaluable exposure for recording artists through play of their video clips.? (Banks) In the past, record labels to pick which artists were promoted through the additional advertisement and or video production. This "gate keeping" process has been greatly influenced by the likes of MTV. For example, MTV's programming which only includes certain musical genres and artists continues to hurt the careers of the majority of recording artists."
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The United Kingdom Commercial Real Estate Market, 2004.
An evaluation of impact on the U.K. commercial real estate market following the introduction of U.S.-style Real Estate Investment Trusts (REIT).
11,808 words (approx. 47.2 pages), 19 sources, MLA, £ 159.95
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This paper analyzes the impact of the proposed REIT on the U.K. commercial real estate market and the benefits that they can provide the investing community. In view of its dynamic nature and complicated taxation and legal issues, it is necessary to make a thorough investigation of all pros and cons of REIT before the U.K. authorities go ahead with implementation. The U.S. is perhaps the most advanced market for REIT in terms of size, growth, and sophistication. A few countries, such as Germany, the Netherlands, Australia, Japan, Singapore, and Korea have REIT structures, and many of them are quite successful. The paper examines the impact of REIT on the U.K. market by analyzing the REIT mechanisms in the U.S. and other nations, such as Australia and Japan. The successful evolution of REIT in the U.S. is traced from its early years, and the impact of favorable legislation to the success of investment vehicles is highlighted. The paper explores the taxation and legal implications for REIT under the present taxation regime in the United Kingdom. The paper considers the different forms and structures of REIT and highlights the advantages and disadvantages from the viewpoint of returns for the investors. The paper also stresses the importance of tax-efficient and investor-friendly policies in determining the success of the REIT. The paper concludes that the U.S.-styled REIT will have a favorable impact on the commercial real estate market in the U.K., and the paper recommends that REIT be introduced as soon as possible due to growing investor interest in real estate. The paper makes specific recommendations as to the manner in which REIT should be introduced in the U.K..
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1. Introduction
2. Hypothesis
3. Theoretical Framework for REIT
4. Research & Hypothesis Testing
- REIT in the US
- Proposed REIT Structure in the UK
- Critical Success Factors for REIT in the UK
- Taxation Issues in REIT
- REIT in Japan
- REIT in Australia
5. Conclusions and Recommendations
6. Appendix
7. Bibliography
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"A Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) is defined as a corporation or a trust that accumulates capital from multiple investors to acquire and manage income property, called equity REIT and or mortgage loans, referred to as mortgage REIT. In many a sense, REITs are similar to equities as they are traded on major stock exchanges. REITs are eligible for several fiscal benefits compared to real ownership of properties. They are highly liquid and can be converted to cash in quick time, unlike the conventional real estate deals, where significant time elapses before a deal is completed. More importantly, REITs provide attractive opportunities to investors as they can share ownership in non-residential properties such as hotels, malls and industrial complexes. From the perspective of individuals, REITs are interesting because they have no minimum investment levels and hence affordability is not a major issue. In terms of returns on investment, they offer the comfort that they need not arise or fall in line with the overall market."
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Real Estate Industry, 2002.
An examination of the recent market dynamics for the real estate industry in light of the current economic turndown.
1,698 words (approx. 6.8 pages), 8 sources, APA, £ 38.95
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This paper discusses how the latest economic recession has left its market on the real estate industry, some for the better, but most for the worse. It looks at how deteriorating conditions are evidenced by higher vacancy rates, lower market prices and/or a slower pace of sales while healthier markets enjoy the reverse of these outcomes. It explores the recent changes in the market for the real estate industry across the following sectors: single-family, multifamily, office, retail and industrial real estate markets.
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Introduction
Single-Family Real Estate Markets
Multifamily Real Estate Markets
Office Real Estate Markets
Retail Real Estate Markets
Industrial Real Estate Markets
Conclusion
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"The largest question that looms for the single-family housing market is if the bubble will burst. The biggest market fundament that drives housing purchases is mortgage rates than have been at near record lows. Thus, when interest rates start to rise, the housing market should slow down. But that?s not expected to happen for some time and when it does it will be in response to stronger economic activity which will offset a good bit of the effect on the housing sector. And, in a population of 290 million people, a 1.85 million increase in new homes isn?t much of an increase in the supply. The National Association of Realtors is forecasting only a three percent decline in home prices by the fourth quarter of 2003. However, the market for housing is highly subject to local market conditions and there may be both lower and higher regional exceptions to these estimates."
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Mexican Real Estate, 2002.
A discussion of financing and foreign ownership of real estate in Mexico.
2,186 words (approx. 8.7 pages), 9 sources, MLA, £ 47.95
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This paper examines how due to the similarities of real estate transactions in general, many Americans assume that the basic real estate terms and principles of the United States also hold true in Mexico. It looks at how many aspects of Mexican real estate are in fact completely different and therefore, a foreigner who wishes to purchase real estate in Mexico may face many obstacles to acquiring simple ownership. Before making a purchase, it is important to understand the terrain, its problems and advantages, as well as the area, the people and the corresponding real estate values.
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Introduction
Different Laws in Mexico
Buying Property in Mexico
Financing and Deeding
Obtaining Title and Title Insurance
Changes Made for Foreign Investment
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"Mexican deeds are public instruments, which can be researched at the local Public Registry of Property (National Law Center for Inter-American Free Trade, 1997). There is a Public Registry of Property in most cities and towns throughout Mexico. These government offices are where documents are registered so that third parties can research the ownership of land titles and liens on such titles. A deed must be finalized and signed by a Mexican notary. The deed lists the parties involved in the transaction, including the notary, seller, buyer, and the trustee bank, as well as identifies the property."
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Real Estate Transactions, 2005.
A paper introducing a dissertation on the relationships that exist within the context of real estate transactions.
1,618 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 5 sources, APA, £ 36.95
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This paper explains the need for a research paper that would consider the relationships that exist in the real estate transaction process. The paper then introduces a dissertation that would analyze the relationships that exist between real estate transactions on the internet and on paper. The paper explains that understanding these relationships would help determine whether digital real estate transactions via the internet can provide more timely, safe convenient and less costly transactions than paper transactions. The paper further explains that in order to assess the question fully, the relationships that exist between time and paper vs. digital related processes must be examined and that in order to examine these relationships, the real estate transaction process must be examined in detail. Thus, among other things, the paper requires an analysis of the actual processes involved in the real estate transaction, including the processes of recording deeds, mortgages in county court clerk systems by banks, attorneys and title escrow companies.
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"The first step toward investigating relationships is an analysis of the real estate process and potential variables that impact the time it takes to process transactions. A review of the literature currently available with regard to real estate transactions will help the researcher assess exactly how many variables and the types of variables that are necessary to observe to determine the relationship that exists between time and transaction processing."
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Real Estate Investing, 2004.
This paper suggests how to invest and save money in real estate.
1,130 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 27.95
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In this article, the writer discusses real estate investing. The writer looks at ways to invest and save money in real estate. The writer examines the appeal of real estate investment for individual homeowners. In this paper, the writer also discusses real estate investing as a financial investment on a larger scale.
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"Investing in real estate has long held a strong allure for many individuals-their homes may be the only real estate investment they own, but with options such as reverse mortgages and home equity loans many individuals consider a single residence investment sufficient. Other investors are drawn to real estate because there is a tangible asset-land or buildings-that does not exist with many other types of investments. Still, other investors think of themselves as real estate moguls in the mold of Donald Trump who ..."
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Real Estate and Human Resources, 2004.
Examines the role of human resource personnel in a real estate agency setting.
1,112 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 3 sources, APA, £ 26.95
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Human resource management at any firm requires the negotiating between different personalities. However, because of the daily nature of real estate as a profession and the need to forestall personality conflicts between employees and sellers, this becomes particularly critical in the real estate profession. This paper examines the role of human resources in real estate firms. It also provides recommendations for a real estate firm when setting up an HR department.
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"Furthermore, as individuals become more tempted to sell homes themselves, either as independent agents or by using the internet, real estate firms must work particularly hard in today?s climate to make a case for the need for their profession, and the need for an agent as a crucial middleperson in negotiating a fair and equitable sale, as well as informing prospective sellers and buyers of any particular property of the value of said purchase. In fact, the internet has proved helpful in some respects to the industry, as ?advances in telecommunications and the ability to retrieve data on properties over the Internet allows many real estate brokers and sales agents to work out of their homes, instead of real estate offices.? (U.S. Department of Labor, ?Real Estate,? 2004)"
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The Real Estate Industry Today (2002), 2002.
A look at the challenges facing the real estate industry in the present economic climate and predictions of what the future holds.
1,686 words (approx. 6.7 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 37.95
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This paper presents an analysis of the real estate industry by discussing current trends of the real estate industry while analyzing the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. Additionally, this paper also discusses the national and global outlook of the real estate industry as well as potential problems that the real estate industry may encounter in the future.
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"The residential real estate industry has been surprisingly resilient in light of the current economic situation. Over the previous two years residential real estate purchases registered into the double digits, while these numbers are down, the market for real estate is anything but out. At a glance, it would appear that realtors do not even know that a recession exists as new properties are springing up from Northern Virginia to California, even Hong Kong is getting in on the action. So what does the future hold for the residential real estate market in the United States and across the globe?"
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Real Estate Personalities, 2002.
A look at the lives and careers of several famous real estate personalities.
774 words (approx. 3.1 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 18.95
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Over the past years, several real estate moguls have become household names, linked to fortunes, fame, glamour and in some cases, scandal, fraud and deceit. This paper follows the lives and real estate careers of several of these personalities, including Donald Trump of the famous Trump hotel and casino chain, Charles Keating whose fraudulent sales of phoney real estate led to investors losing millions and "Queen Mean" Leona Helmsley.
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"In 1987, Larry Silverstein completed his addition to his commercial empire, ?a 47 story block called World Trade Center 7, with 2 million square feet of space? (Duke 2002). After lusting for years after the prize of all prizes, in 2001, he won the bid to ?become the leaseholder on the World Trade Center Twin Towers, with 10 million square feet of office space ? (Duke 2002). He began constructing his offices on the 101st floor of the WRC I. Silverstein had become ?one of the largest commercial landlords in New York City (Duke 2002). While debates abound regarding what to do with the most prized real estate in Manhattan, Silverstein declares, ?My lease requires me to pay $130 million a year for 99 years. I only have 98 years to go. And my lease obligates me to rebuild. . . . So with the insurance money coming to me, I' m going to take those proceeds and rebuild the Trade Center and fulfill my obligation under the law? (Duke 2002)."
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Real Estate, 2007.
This paper discusses ethical dilemmas within the field of real estate.
1,278 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 4 sources, MLA, £ 30.95
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In this paper, the writer relates that the real estate business is not devoid of its fair share of ethical dilemmas and issues. The writer notes that while there is a long list of ethical rules that realtors should follow and that real estate is one of the most legally regulated industries, there are still chances that ethical problems will arise. Further, the writer points out that, while most real estate agents will be honest and upright in their professional dealings, they too can encounter professional ethical dilemmas. In such cases, the writer maintains that it is ideal to stick to the code of ethics, but things may not always be as simple as they appear. The dilemmas arise on a number of occasions where the ethical code of realtors demands one thing and the realtors' personal ethics demand another. The writer concludes that the solution lies in finding the middle path- the common ground that would allow for both sets of ethical principles to work together without clashing.
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"Ethical dilemmas can arise from things as simple as valuation, property neighborhood, disclosures etc. It has been noticed the valuation bias is often one of the most commonly encountered ethical problems in real estate. Since properties are used for loans and mortgages, realtors can often put them at a higher price or worth than they really are. Similarly disclosure about problems with a property might not be made accurately. Since realtors know when a buyer is interested in a property, they wouldn't want to kill that interest by revealing that there are certain issues with the property and hence may find themselves faced with an ethical problem."
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Real Estate Moguls, 2005.
A discussion of three famous American real estate moguls and their contribution to American society and economy.
2,215 words (approx. 8.9 pages), 7 sources, MLA, £ 47.95
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Real estate moguls have contributed significantly to the landscape of America. The paper explains that there are those real estate moguls who have succeeded brilliantly and built hotels like The Trump Plaza and that there are those who have failed miserably and had to bankrupt their businesses or are incarcerated because of fraud and deceit. Regardless of the level of their success, the contributions of real estate moguls are undeniable. This paper examines the achievements of Donald Trump, Larry Silverstein and Leona Helmsley.
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"There are many real estate developers who lose fortunes in their endeavors and their investors lose, also. What makes for a successful real estate developer? Not everyone can be a Donald Trump, who seems to have a golden touch. There seems to be a variety of factors that need to be considered when real estate developers undertake a new project. One consideration is location. The developer needs to determine if the location is appropriate for the type of project being considered. For example, a shopping plaza in a downtown area might not be as good of an idea as a shopping plaza in a suburban area. In accord with this, the neighborhood must be taken into account. When you are considering building your project, you must consider your neighbors and what they would prefer to have in their neighborhood. A small bookstore might fit nicely into a neighborhood, whereas a nightclub would not. A developer would also have to consider what the market is and what people desire in certain areas. A developer would not want to put in 100 office spaces in an area that has 150 empty office spaces already. This developer might want to consider small businesses to attract more commerce interests. Additionally, the developer would have to try to forecast whether the needs and wants of people will be approximately the same by the time the project is finished. This is sometimes very difficult to accomplish because of the time difference between inception of the idea and the reality of the completion of the project. An example of this is found in Los Angeles where "many of the high-rise towers that were developed downtown in the early '90s - just around the time that campus-style buildings were coming into vogue, the economy was heading into recession, and L.A. was losing many of its large corporate headquarters" (Hayes, 1999, p. 2)."
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