On this basis these investments have been proven to be hugely successful and very popular with foreign investors. We have specifically scouted some suburbs of Sacramento for clients that are more conservative and want a middle ground between Yield and Capital Gain.

Sacramento is the capital of California located a couple of hours away from San Francisco Bay area. Sacramento real estate market yields upto 15% gross capital gain yearly. The demographic of Sacramento is upper middle-class working Americans with yearly income of USD$110,000.

Due to the economic slowdown, Sacramento homes are being sold at a 50% reduction of their peak values in 2005/2006. Buying condos, townhomes or Single Family Homes in these neighborhoods will be a safe bet as the rental market in these areas continues to be strong. These suburbs are 90% owner-occupied and do not have a high investor stake in them which provides these neighborhood with stability in prices. Sacramento has caught our attention – with a demographic showing double the average national  US salary and half the unemployment rate vs. the rest of The United States, Sacramento seems to be a place to invest in.

Aukeva is a real estate company with offices in San Francisco area and New Delhi, India. Our aim is to push the boundaries of real estate investments.

With the global turmoil hitting credit markets, stock markets, bullion markets and currencies alike, it’s time to think strategically about diversification.

No doubt by now you’ve read about how US property values have fallen dramatically in the past few years. In a few states such as California, Nevada, Arizona, Michigan and Florida, property values have plunged as much as 50% and more. But over the last year there have been many signs that the real estate market in the USA is starting to rise from the bottom that it hit.

Have you ever thought to yourself….Can a foreigner buy USA Real Estate? How can a foreigner manage the property in the USA? How would I get a house rented out for cash-flow while I hold it for long-term capital appreciation? And how would I manage repairs? What about USA government regulations?

Aukeva is a USA based company with offices in New Delhi. We are here to guide you through the process of buying real estate in the USA and provide property management and leasing services. Regardless of whether your investment funds originate in India or any other foreign country, we efficiently help you find the right property investment that meets your investment criteria.

Diversify your investments. Invest in distress American real estate at bargain prices. The opportunity to “buy low” has never been better. It is an interesting time in the US right now and there are many reasons to take advantage of this unique opportunity.

With presence both in USA and India, we are acutely aware of the stark environmental difference between the two countries – one where living king-size is standard and other where getting a meal on the table is a challenge for lower income class families.

We know we can make an impact at the local level in India by making baby steps towards contributing to different causes. One of our beneficiaries is The Khoj Foundation. We have decided to support The Khoj Foundation’s Spread a Smile Program – which is all about bringing a change in the life of street kids through education. The Khoj Foundation is a grassroots organization that assists marginalized kids with education, nutrition, life-skill, healthcare guidance, and services.

In India, kids from the poor families end up working or begging at traffic signals to support their families. The parents are very poor and do not realize the value of education and what positive changes it can bring to the lives of their kids. Khoj’s objective is to bring school to the traffic signal every day. They evolved a ‘Non formal teaching package’ that aims at developing and enhancing children’s reading, writing and comprehension skills. They train them to be able to join mainstream schools.

We will appreciate if our clients can also contribute to this cause and help the kids on the street get a better life. For more information on Khoj, please visit http://www.khojfoundation.com/aboutus.html

For feedback please write to us at sales@aukeva.com . You can reach us at Facebook and Twitter

At Aukeva our main goal is to make money for our clients so we put a lot of attention on the evaluation of various new opportunities / projects in Gurgaon, Noida or Delhi so that we can make recommendations that are thoroughly researched and poised for huge returns. This is a win-win situation for both Aukeva and our clients. We count a lot on our clients to do repeat business with us so we go the extra mile to do the due-diligence and evaluation of each project.

Our team of property analysts, constantly seek, identify and analyze the best property investment opportunities in Gurgaon be it in flats / new projects / villas or commercial projects. All projects are mapped to our proprietary evaluation and go through different evaluation milestones.

A project maybe a great investment at a certain price point but it might not be the best project to invest in after it has crossed a certain threshold. Our recommendations have achieved a minimum 40% return per annum in the last few years. That’s the value we bring to our clients. We do not distinguish between investors be it large institutional ones or small investors. Aukeva always has an open door policy where we are honest and forthcoming with our clients. Your investment goals become our goals as we are in this for the long-haul.

We design a property investment strategy after taking into account the client’s risk profile and income/capital return expectations. Once we identify the requirements and the client’s investment criteria we map that to our database and identify a list of available properties. Our team of experts offer advice to the client on pricing, location, covenant strengths and weaknesses, current and prospective rental return and expected capital appreciation.

We understand how difficult it can be to invest in foreign property markets be it India or the USA, to that end we offer a complete suite of services to make your investing dreams a reality. Our clients are completely at ease during the buying process because of Aukeva’s credibility, name, and professionalism. Our property acquisition department does the due-diligence on all properties, liaisons with legal departments and taxation consultants. We can also provide assistance with arranging competitive financing on properties besides property management and rental services.

For specific projects or feedback please write to us at sales@aukeva.com or you can reach us on Facebook and Twitter

In addition, since builders offer a 10% discount on a down payment plan, the effective price for an NRI buyer opting for such a plan, drops by 30%.  It’s no wonder that NRIs have been looking at homes in India with renewed interest, even to the extent of buying multiple units for investment purposes.  This interest is evidenced by the NRI’s rising share in the domestic real estate market.  Some developers have seen as much as a 25% increase in NRI customers wanting to invest in property.  While it’s true that there is a seasonal trend for NRIs to buy property in India, there’s no doubt that the weakened rupee is accelerating this development.  In fact, a recent survey of NRIs in the UAE revealed that almost half of them plan to invest in Indian real estate.

The survey also showed that Mumbai, Delhi and Gurgaon are the most viable options for buying homes in India since the cities continued to be the most robust in Indian real estate markets.  Another key finding was that NRIs are considering cities apart from their hometowns because of their excellent growth rates, job opportunities and market appreciation.

Gurgaon in particular is proving to be one of the strongest markets in the country because of its stability and consistent appreciation. It is attracting worldwide attention because its commercial prominence, location advantage and increasing wealth make it very favourable for investment. Gurgaon is experiencing tremendous growth as it is the preferred destination for multi national companies to open offices in India. Its world-class office spaces, new international airport and proximity to Delhi are key reasons why companies from all over the world are flocking here. This is creating numerous, lucrative job opportunities, in turn leading to high demand for Gurgaon real estate, both in terms of sales and rentals.

Unlike the USA and Europe where the economy has been struggling for the last few years, India has continued to experience strong growth, and people are moving here to capitalize on these opportunities and be a part of this dynamic and exciting growth story. Not only can the investors earn good profits from India real estate, they can also reap excellent rental income.  Since India real estate has given returns of 30-40%, even during the global economic turmoil over the past three years, it makes sense to buy property in India.

Image By: virgodad

First of all, let me tell you the main reasons why I returned to India after living in the USA for more than 15 years. I was concerned that my US born kids would be very different from me when they grow up. Then there was my need to be closer to my parents and family, the culture that I grew up in, and of course exciting prospects in the hot Indian economy.

Let me warn you that this is not your every day kind of move. To be transplanted from a pristine, organized and clean city such as San Francisco to a dusty, unorganized and chaotic city of New Delhi was quite a shock even to me let alone my kids. I sincerely wondered if I did the right thing! Most people cannot handle this sort of move, I had been told. Some people warned me that I will be back to San Francisco within 6 months. Since I have now successfully settled in India, many people ask me how I did it, how my children coped, etc. and I have attempted to tackle these issues in this article.

Adapting back to Indian Life

It’s not as tough as it appears. Once you get past the dirt, crazy traffic, Indian Standard Time on the pace of getting things done, etc., settling down is a breeze. Just kidding! Did I have trouble adapting to life in the US when I moved from India? Yes. Once I got past the fancy cars and beautiful landscapes in a few months, life in the USA was a grind. Day in and day out. On top of this missing the family and culture like crazy didn’t help.

The support system that my family provided when I moved back to India, was easily the biggest reason I was able to transition smoothly. I always have lots of extra hands to do things for me and I am loving this aspect of my life in India.

But living in India is a totally different ball game. What experiences we have had while coming on vacations to India do not apply when we are moving to India for good. Vacations are usually spent at relatives’ houses where everything is taken care of. It does not compare to the numerous issues encountered when starting afresh and building somewhat of a functioning household in India. So be prepared for it. Also let me tell you that India is expensive – living in the metros and having a decent house, cars and lifestyle will cost $$$$. Metros are a lot different than what they used to be when we were growing up. Metros are very dynamic cities now with plenty of top notch malls and retail establishments, international restaurants and pubs, excellent schools and big convenience stores like Safeway. Shopping wise – Most US and International brands are available in India now. You will be able to shop at these branded stores as long as you don’t compare the prices, as they can be 2-3 times more expensive as in the USA!

When moving to India you have to accept the country as it is with all its good and bad and remember the reasons why you made this move. Once you become a part of the system and accept the country for what it is, you will start to enjoy and love your life in India. Living anywhere in the world is a mixed bag and bitching about the issues will not change anything except make your move harder.

In my experience, my move to India has been a fun rollercoaster ride with it ups and downs. Do I regret leaving the US? Absolutely not!

Kids

Can your kids handle it? Yes. Most kids can. Kids are very flexible, resilient and adaptable little humans. They should get more credit than what we give them. The first few days they will be a little wary of their new surroundings but once they come in a routine and start to make friends at school everything else becomes secondary. After a few months they will start to ask you for Indian treats like Choco Pies, Wai-Wais, Maggie etc and the Oreo’s will start to lose their shine.

The purported problems children face:

Language

My kids did not speak the local language at all except for a word here or there. So, coming here did make us anxious. But kids are like sponges as far as language is concerned. I am so enamored and jealous of their ability to pick up a new language. Put me in Germany or France for an extended period and you will find me opening a book every time I want to say something. But within a few months, my kids were speaking, reading and writing the language well enough. By next year, they will probably be speaking like a native.

School System

This is the only large problem as the traditional school system in India is not the greatest and is very competitive. Traditional schools in India do not appreciate the “Out-of-the-box” thinking and focus on how much your child can memorize regardless of the fact whether s/he has a good understanding of the subject. But with a lot of international schools opening up and the Embassy schools having branches in the metros, this problem can be largely overcome. But honestly I still think it is a bit of an issue. We have to come to a middle ground when selecting a school for our kids – good balance of academics, sports and open culture. It’s a happy zone then.

Weather

Yeah, it’s hot. So? You will be OK. Keep yourself hydrated. Keep your car AC on High. That’s it plain and simple. Kids play out in the sun at school. Nothing happens. You might faint thinking of them scorching in the heat, but they’ll be fine. You grew up here and you were fine so they will be fine too. Stop being a worry head.

New friends, Old friends

Kids are quite fickle when it comes to friendships. An Old best friend competes with a new friend at the start of a school year and often looses the “Best Friend” title. Moving to India is a big change for kids and they have to deal with a lot of things. There will be so much change in their lives that they have little time to think of their old friends. The World is a small place now and they can keep in touch with old friends should they choose to.

As for new ones, that should come about after a couple of weeks once they join school. Be prepared to be thrown off the couch laughing when you hear your kid speak like Apu from The Simpsons, in an effort to fit in. Absolutely hilarious. Also, US returned kids are considered cool at school so your son or daughter will glow under all the attention coming their way. Your children will catch on this very quickly. They’re not that naive, you know.

Make up your mind where you want to be, and once again remember, did you not live in India before going abroad?

Image By: madpai

The main reasons being

• Location, Location and Location: This project is in close proximity to the Highway /NH8, Metro route, Sohna and Golf Course Extention Road as well as upcoming Faridabad Link. This project is surrounded by DLF and TATA projects which makes it a very desirable area to invest in.
• It faces reserved “Green” area as well as Golden Green’s Golf Course so the views are going to be phenomenal.
• The project is very high-end and plans to recreate the magic of Milan in Gurgaon. It has some very unique features like Club Houses and Swimming pools on every roof-top, Laundromat, Car Wash, themed gardens and extensive planned greens. These are Centralized Air-conditioned apartments, which come with fitted modular kitchens, and luxurious baths.
• This project is priced at a very good point right now and will rake big gains.
• M3M Milano, with amenities of an international standard, is an excellent option among the upcoming projects in Gurgaon.  In addition, the convenient location means that living here will be a pleasure.  As an investment property, purchasing an apartment in M3M Milano allows you to reap the benefits of the booming real estate market in Gurgaon.

As the only official channel partner for M3M in the U.S., Aukeva is the best choice for NRIs seeking investment opportunities in India.  Whether it’s one of the new properties in Gurgaon or elsewhere, we offer our clients unique properties that are poised for high growth and provide excellent rental return.  Our experience and presence in both markets insures that we provide our clients with comprehensive investment services.  We understand how difficult it can be to invest in foreign property markets, be it India or the U.S.

Aukeva is dedicated to supporting investors and making property acquisition completely transparent, secure and hassle free. We understand the difficulties of investing in foreign property markets. Our property acquisition department does the due diligence on all properties, as well as liaisons with legal departments and taxation consultants. We can also assist you with arranging competitive financing on properties, and can advise you on rentals and other property management services.  Our clients are completely at ease during the buying process because of Aukeva’s credibility, name, and professionalism.

Aukeva and M3M Milano in Gurgaon – a winning combination for investors everywhere.

As you consider investing in Gurgaon projects, go through a branded company and an established channel partner like Aukeva. With Aukeva’s assistance, purchasing a home or a flat in Gurgaon will be hassle-free and a transparent experience.

Aukeva is a professional real estate broking company based in the U.S.  Operating out of San Francisco, Aukeva has offices in India at Khan Market, New Delhi, and Noida, U.P and is opening an office in Gurgaon shortly.  Aukeva is managed by a team of business, real estate and mortgage professionals with extensive training and experience in real estate and business management and analysis. We provide our clients with the best investment strategy over the life cycle of their investments and beyond, whether it’s for a new residential project in Gurgaon or elsewhere.  Superior customer service, transparency in transactions and excellent market creditability are hallmarks of our management philosophy.

As the official channel partner of top builders in Gurgaon, Aukeva enjoys a close strategic relationship with the builder, thus enabling us to offer discounts and provide apartments in the best locations.  Aukeva has earned the trust of its customers, both in India and the U.S., through its integrity, professionalism and hard work.  Who better to advise you in your search among the new projects in Gurgaon?  After all, as purchasing a home is a lifetime commitment.  We understand your concerns and can easily guide you through the entire process of choosing the right apartment in Gurgaon.

Trust Aukeva – your best choice for purchasing new property in Gurgaon

Image By: Harsh Mangal`

The premium apartments of M3M Milano Gurgaon offer you luxury at a very affordable price.   Of the new launches in Gurgaon, M3M Milano Gurgaon is your best opportunity of acquiring a fashionable lifestyle. Imagine a home with Italian inspired architecture, interior fashion inspired by Milan and landscaping to match the finest Italian gardens. And all of this, as well as a panoramic view of the Aravalli Hills.

As if that weren’t enough, M3M Milano Gurgaon’s location is a marvel of accessibility – close to major hospitals and schools, as well as walking distance from the proposed Metro Corridor and Southern Peripheral Road. In addition, you’re just a quick drive from NH-8 and Golf Course Extension Road. M3M Milano is strategically linked to all major business hubs and retail destinations, making it one of the most convenient new properties in Gurgaon.

M3M Milano Gurgaon includes two, three and four bedroom apartments with superior amenities and luxurious specifications. You will revel in having as much as 2500 sq. feet at your disposal! The many delights of M3M Milano Gurgaon will tempt you to stay at home. The Lombardy Club is a world class Italian style club in the midst of nature. Here you’ll find superior sports facilities for a healthy and fit life for the entire family. With a swimming pool, squash room, spa, Jacuzzi, steam and sauna – not to mention the library, card room, digital gaming, and karaoke – you will be spoiled for choices. And for those moments of quiet reflection, so essential in the exciting bustle of Gurgaon, M3M Milano has a Yoga Garden, Bamboo Forest, Floral Valley and Aroma Gardens.

M3M Milano Gurgaon – the epitome of an Italian lifestyle.

How does one pick a project to invest in? This is the question that we have tried to address in this article.

• Location– The best locations to invest in Gurgaon are Golf Course Road, Golf Course Extension and the surrounding areas, Southern Peripheral Road, and the new upcoming Dwarka Expressway. The main reasons for investing in these areas are as below:
  1. In Gurgaon, the Golf Course Extention Road, Southern Peripheral Road and Dwarka Expressway are touted to be the future of Gurgaon. These are the best planned development in Gurgaon. These areas come under the 2025 Master Plan of Gurgaon. In the new master plan, there are superior infrastructure developments with wider roads, metro connectivity, parks etc along with a good combination of commercial and residential mix of projects. The projects on Dwarka Expressway in Gurgaon are new projects that bank on close proximity to Delhi once the Dwarka Expressway becomes operational.
  2. Most of the existing projects in Gurgaon as well as new projects in Gurgaon in these belts are luxurious projects that have builders like IREO, DLF, Unitech, Emaar, M3M India, Tata Housing and Central Park building world-class projects. The who’s who of Gurgaon will be living in these areas in times to come, making this area a high in demand area which will directly impact the prices.
  3. Access to Highway / NH8 – The Golf Course Extension, Southern Peripheral road is well connected with the Golf Course Road (1-10min drive) as well as The NH-8 (10 Minute Drive), and Mehrauli Road (10 Minute Drive). Thus access to and from Delhi is excellent. The Golf Course road is minutes away from Mehrauli Road making it one of the best locations to live in Gurgaon. Besides, the Faridabad Road link/Highway is also under development which will directly connect Golf Course Extension road and Southern Peripheral Road in Gurgaon to Nelson Mandela Marg in Vasant Kunj (which also connects areas like Chattarpur in South Delhi). The projects on Dwarka Expressway bank on the Expressway getting launched within the next 2 years.
  4. Future Infrastructural Developments – The Golf Course Extn. Road and Southern Peripheral Road in Gurgaon have been declared as a National Highway, which means that this stretch of road is going to be maintained by the NHAI (National Highways Authority of India and will be a 6 lane expressway.
  5. Metro Line – The Phase II of Metro Connectivity is planned along Golf Course Extention and Southern Peripheral Road, which offers the best connectivity to Delhi and other areas of Gurgaon.
• Builder / Developer Reputation – Aukeva represents only the top developers in India. We just want to safeguard the interest and money of our clients so that they do not lose their hard-earned money by investing in unknown builders/ developers. By buying any new launches by top builders you are sure to get a well appointed property that is build with superior quality control which will fetch you an excellent return on investment. Most of these developers insist hiring likes of L&T, Shahporji Palonji etc as contractors, which translates to better and timely delivery of the product.
• Quality – When we buy a home, or a flat in Gurgaon, the intention may be of investment as opposed to end-use but even in that scenario we recommend to all our investors to view the project as a end-user. You should always question yourself – Is this the place I would like to live in? If the answer is yes, then you will always have a strong buyer pool for your property.
• Appreciation – We strongly believe that your investment in any of the listed projects on the Golf Course Extension Road, Southern peripheral road and Dwarka Expressway will give you a substantial three figure return in the next 3 years.