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May the Force be with you!

Dilip Barot, Founder Creative Choice Group, shares how to “Awaken the Force” in your business Star Wars style. At this point you would have to live under a rock to not be aware of the epic Star Wars launch. Movie goers flocked to theaters around the globe, including fans lined up around the block of The Cobb and Regal Royal theaters in Palm Beach Garden, Florida. George Lucas introduced light sabers, Yoda and the power of the force to many of us back in the 70’s.  I can remember, long before Creative choice Group, watching Star Wars and fantasizing about being a hero like Luke Skywalker. (mor...
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Palm Beach Garden Hot Rental Market

Dilip Barot, Founder of Creative Choice Group, explains why the south Florida rental market is still hot. The real estate market, like any traded commodity, boils down to two key things… supply and demand.  Having spent most of my career in the commercial real estate space with Creative Choice Group, I can attest that this is true. Clearly if you have too many assets and not enough buyers, the market favors the buyer. Prices go down.  If you do not have enough properties and too many interested buyers, the market tips to the sellers. Prices go up.  Whether you live in Florida, Texas or in Ind...
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Miami Students Focus on Affordable Housing

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Dilip Barot, entrepreneur and Founder Creative Choice Group, praises University of Miami for focus on affordable housing. Business leaders have a civic responsibility to give back to the communities they serve.  And while for most it provides a sense of pride, in reality, many businesses take advantage of a need and capitalize on the opportunity.  There is no shame in doing so. It is a win/win situation as businesses and residents prosper from the efforts to provide affordable housing, (more…)
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Florida Investors Push for EB-5 Extension

Dilip Barot, Creative Choice Group, on the importance of government programs to boost Florida affordable housing According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, unemployment rates were up at the end of 3Q with Florida reaching 5.1%.  http://www.bls.gov/lau/. With continued economic pressures, positive investment in the US is a critical component for market stability.  One important government program is the EB-5 program which entices foreign investors to come and invest in the US.  The program offers access to green cards in exchange for investment funds.  Unfortunately the program was slated to...
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