Where do you imagine yourself living next? Here are The 5 BEST places in Lebanon.

Where do you imagine yourself living next? 

Here are The 5 BEST places in Lebanon.

Choosing where you want to live can be difficult sometimes. Some people choose to live in a greenery view apartments, others prefer sea view apartments and some don’t care about the view but about the sociocultural context where their apartments are surrounded by friendly & caring neighbors. That’s why it’s important that you think twice before you make your final decision.  In this article you will find the top 10 people

                                       1- Byblos

It is the perfect place where greenery view & sea view meet. If you want to imagine yourself living in paradise then imagine yourself living in Byblos. In this town you are surrounded by Mother Nature & a lovely society at the same time and that’s hard to find. The ancient port, Byblos Castle, Medieval city wall, the old mosque by the Castle, St John the Baptist Church, Historic Quarter and Souks…Byblos has it all ! Starting your new life there could be a good start for you !

Our suggested Apartments in this area:

Apartment 225m2 for sale (375000 $) in a very good condition with sea view, 2 receptions, dining room, kitchen, 2 bedrooms, 1 master bedroom, 3 bathrooms, 2 cellars, 4 parking, A/C, heating. Ref: 11030887

Apartment 255m2 for sale (670000 $) in a very good condition with sea view, 2 receptions, dining room, kitchen, maids room, 3 master bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, cellar, 2 parking, A/C, heating. Ref: 11030888

  

                                     2-Zouk Mikael

In 1999, the UNESCO chose it as "City of Peace". If you lived in this well-known town, you will be minutes close to the famous Ottoman-era souk, a pedestrian market with arcades, numerous shops and sidewalk cafés. In addition to that you will be surrounded by several monasteries and historic churches, like the Saint George Church.  Zouk Mikael is also known to be a home to an open-air where you can enjoy live summer concerts in the Roman-era amphitheater.

Our suggested Apartments in this area:

New Apartment 205m2 for sale (310000$) in good condition with sea view, 2 receptions, dining room, kitchen, maids room, 2 bedrooms, 1 master bedroom, 4 bathrooms, cellar, 2 parking, A/C, heating, generator, artesian well. 

Ref: 11028741

                                   3-Adma

Do you want to run away from all the noises brought by the city yet stay close to it and enjoy a greenery view? Here is your ultimate getaway: Adma known as the most prestigious and calm neighborhood in Lebanon.

Our suggested Apartments in this area:

New apartment 155 m2 for rent (10800$)  in very good condition for sale with open view,1 reception, dining room, kitchen ,2 bedrooms, 1 master bedroom,3 bathrooms,1 parking, heater, generator, artesian well.

Ref: 11021864

         

                                   4-Baabda

Baabda has been the site of Lebanon's Presidential Palace as well as the administrative capital of Mount Lebanon. If you live there you will enjoy a greenery view and you will be close to Beirut.

Our suggested Apartments in this area:

New apartment 240 m2 for rent furnished (32000$) in good condition, composed of 2 receptions, dining room, kitchen equipped, maids room, 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, cellar, 2 parking, A/C, heating, generator, laundry. Ref: 11030867

New apartment 230 m2 for sale (550000$) in Baabda, Mar Takla in very good condition with valley view, composed of 2 receptions, dining room, kitchen, maids room, 1 bedroom, 2 master bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2 parkings, A/C, heating, generator. Ref: 11025508

                                        5-Beirut

Living in the heart of Lebanon, will give you the chance to Live & Love Beirut at the same time. You will be close to the sea, museums, universities and you will have the possibility to participate in all the cultural activity in the city.

Our suggested Apartments in this area:

New apartment 100 m2 for sale in Achrafieh (270,000$) in good condition, composed of reception, dining room, kitchen,  2 bedrooms,  bathroom,  parking, A/C, artesian well. Ref: 11025120

Apartment 280 m2 for sale in Sodeco (1100000$) in good condition, composed of 2 receptions, family room, dining room, kitchen, maids room, 2 bedrooms, 1 master bedroom, 4 bathrooms, cellar, 2 parking, A/C, heating, generator, artesian well, laundry. Ref: 11030872

         

Younger Home Buyers Happier In Smaller House!

Younger Home Buyers, Smaller Houses

The average size of new homes has been dropping in recent years. If you peruse the "recently sold" listings in your own neighborhood, you might be surprised to see that most sales are of smaller homes.

Many of the younger home buyers I work with are looking for smaller houses. 

Should you consider buying a home yourself? Living in a small home has many benefits.

8 reasons why you’ll actually be happier in a smaller house:

1. Easier to maintain and clean. Anyone who has owned a house knows the amount of time, energy, and effort to maintain it. All things being equal, a smaller home requires less of your time, energy, and effort to accomplish that task.

2. Less expensive. Smaller homes are less expensive to purchase and less expensive to keep (insurance, taxes, heating, cooling, electricity, etc.). A smaller house can mean a smaller house payment and lower energy and maintenance costs. It costs less to furnish a small house because you don't have two living rooms you just have the one that gets used.

3. Less debt and less risk. Dozens of on-line calculators will help you determine “how much house you can afford.” These formulas are based on net income, savings, current debt, and monthly mortgage payments. They are also based on the premise that we should spend ”28% of our net income on our monthly mortgage payments.” But if we can be more financially stable and happier by only spending 15%… then why would we ever choose to spend 28?

4. Easier to live simply. You will be less tempted to accumulate and to buy it in the first place. Moving into smaller home forces you to intentionally pare down your belongings.

5. More time. Many of the benefits above (less cleaning, less maintaining, live simply...) result in the freeing up of our schedule to pursue the things in life that really matter – you can use the extra time to read, play with your kids, cook healthful dinners or enjoy your hobbies.

6. Easier to sell/ Wider market to sell. By its very definition, a smaller, more affordable house is affordable to a larger percentage of the population than a more expensive, less affordable one. Also, energy costs continue to rise. That means energy-efficient homes, especially small energy-efficient homes, will be in high demand in the future.

7. Quality indulge. It costs a small fortune to upgrade a big apartment. You have to buy so much more that you may have to make sacrifices in terms of quality. Living in a small house means you can splurge on quality upgrades because you have less to buy.

8. Less environmental impact. A smaller home requires less resources to build and less resources to maintain. And that benefits all of us, especially young generations.

There's no doubt that small homes are seeing a resurgence as people realize how cozy, comfortable and inexpensive they can be. Smaller homes just feel good, and living in one makes it easier to be close with your family. Plus, the cost savings of smaller homes can really add up over the long term.

Your home is a very personal decision that weighs in a large number of factors. Only you know all the variables that come into play when making your decision.

I just think you could be happy in smaller house with quality… rather than the other way around.

Purchasing for the first time .

How to buy a house?

Is it your first time hunting an apartment and you need some help and tips to make sure you are on the right path? Do you want to get rid of your annoying neighbors and find a place you can spend your lifetime in peacefully?

Home buying isn’t a simple thing, and won’t happen over day. It is a process that takes time.

But don’t worry; and look no further, you are on the right page. Not only we display houses for sale on www.sodeco-gestion.com , but we will help you through this process to make sure you chose the right one.

Here are some useful tips that you will need to know and memorize.

1-     Know your budget.

You should set your own budget, and we will find you the best value for money.

2-     Buying or Renting?

It depends on where you live and how long you plan to stick around,

researchers found that in most major markets it still makes better financial sense to buy.

3-     Be ready for any down payment

What is a down payment? It is a type of payment made in cash during the onset of the purchase of the house. The payment typically represents only a percentage of the full purchase price.

Generally there are 20% down payment and you’ll need an additional 3 to 5 percent for closing costs.

4-     Bank Loan:

Determine 28% of your gross monthly income, this is the recommended percentage to use on your entire house payment: principal, interest, mortgage insurance, taxes and home insurance.

We can help you to calculate your loan here: http://sodeco-gestion.com/mortages.aspx

5-     Aim for a house you can really afford. It is a simple but important tip.

6-     Be careful for every detail while buying and ask about the neighborhood.

Is there a school in the district you are moving to? Is it a calm neighborhood? How far is it from your business place? All of those little factors can help boost your property’s value.

 

7-     Be real about prices.

Keep in your mind that every place the price changes from another. It all depends on where you are buying. For example, the square meter in Beirut’s price is higher than the square meter in Metn. Don’t expect it will all be the same.

8-    Don’t let your vision limit your imagination

Sometimes while visiting the properties, they aren’t ready yet, for example their furniture isn’t removed. Don’t see the apartment just like it is, but use your own imagination to see the apartment the way it will be after you make it your own style and furniture.

Check our decoration tips on:  www.homestaging-lb.com

9-     Get professional Help:

You can call us on 01- 616 000 now, all you have to do is give us all of your details and we will do our best to find you the most suitable property and take you plenty of visits.

We take care of our clients, and always leave them satisfied.