Off Plan Property Exchange Partners with Fish4homes

Off Plan Property Exchange partners with Fish4homes.co.uk to provide greater exposure of its UK off plan property listings. Because of the unique nature of the site, this agreement opens up the Fish4homes site to individuals with new build, pre-construction property for resale.

Matlock Bath, Derbyshire (PRWEB) December 31, 2007 -- Off Plan Property Exchange has signed a 12 month agreement with Fish4homes.co.uk to list all of its UK based off plan properties on the Fish4homes portal.

This is excellent news for property developers, real estate agents, investment clubs and individual property investors who advertise on the site for £1/day per property. Their listings will receive greater exposure as the Fish4 site feeds 220 other online and offline portals including Channel4/homes.

Because of the unique nature of the site, listings posted by individuals for resale are also advertised on the Fish4homes site, as long as they are sold before build completion. Normally they would not be allowed this privilege.

The agreement starts on January 1st 2008 and should prove to be very successful. Fish4 is one of the leading online consumer brands in the UK. It has been developed by three regional newspaper groups including Newsquest Media Group, Trinity Mirror Plc and Guardian Media Group Regional Newspapers who between them publish 500 daily and weekly newspapers.

Stuart Atkinson a representative of Off Plan Property Exchange said "We are delighted to have this agreement in place as it offers superb value to our property advertisers. It also enhances the reputation of our site. We fit into a niche that enables individuals to advertise their properties alongside the big boys, which has to be good news for property investors who want to sell before build completion".

Off Plan Property Exchange is a new build property search engine, offering a unique service in the pre-construction, new build property sector. It provides a cost effective advertising service to property developers, real estate agents, property investment clubs and individual property investors, who create and manage their own listings. Prospective purchasers contact them directly by email, phone or web.

Contact Stuart Atkinson:
Tel: 0781 403 1952

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Mr. Murdoch Builds His Dream House

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2008 Could Be A Great Year For Savvy Realtors, Says Real Estate Newsletter Expert

Despite the gloomy news on the U.S. housing market, 2008 could be a banner year for real estate agents who have built a relationship with their clients, says Simon Payn, president of real estate newsletter provider Ready to Go Newsletters, http://www.readytogonewsletters.com.

New York, NY (PRWEB) December 30, 2007 -- Tough times will see real estate agents who have invested in their farm succeed. Those with the best contacts and the deepest relationships with their clients will win more business.

After all, despite the national housing market statistics, people are still buying and selling homes. And they still need real estate agents.

To build the best relationships, real estate agents are recommended to focus on 3 things in 2008:

1. Nurture their farm though regular communication. The best way to achieve this is by sending out a printed newsletter on a regular basis --- at least monthly. Real estate agents benefit from providing useful, valuable information to their clients, former clients and prospects, strengthening their relationship.

2. Provide information that's of service. If a real estate agent can help make their clients' lives better though valuable information and advice, a client will place greater trust in their capabilities.

3. Provide local market information. The national news is full of gloomy housing market statistics. But those statistics aren't necessarily relevant to the local market. If a real estate agent can highlight the good news in their neighborhood, they will help dispel some of the false information that is available in the media. After all, in many parts of the country, there's no need for homeowners to be afraid of the housing market statistics.

Now is the time for savvy real estate agents to invest in marketing. Realtors with the best relationships will prosper in 2008.

To "test drive" for no charge a real estate newsletter that Realtors can customize and use in just 15 minutes, visit http://www.readytogonewsletters.com.

This release may be published anywhere, as long as the attribution and links remain intact.

More information:
Simon Payn
Ready to Go Newsletters
http://www.readytogonewsletters.com

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Tightening Credit Conditions Are Now Threatening Business Owners, Commercial Borrowers: Now Banks Are Denying Good Commercial Loans, Borrowers

The fallout from the residential lending industry has started to spill over to commercial properties.There is a lot of good commercial deals and borrowers that are getting denied from the banks that they have been dealing with for years. Most of these individuals don't realize that they can still get financing from different avenues.

Minneapolis, MN (PRWEB) December 30, 2007 -- The fallout from residential lending has started to spill over to Commercial properties. That's the word from Shawn Carlson, author and small balance commercial loan expert.

"Commercial lending was always a relationship business. Now banks are turning away good customers that they have been dealing with for years. Everybody is getting concerned about the mortgage meltdown, and the institutional and community banks don't want to fall into that trap," said Carlson.

He went on to explain that banks are getting so nervous that they are calling some commercial loans due at the first sign of change in a business/property owner's financial situation. The updated tax returns and financial statements used to be a file stuffer each year, but is now an integral item in your file.

Also, today's bank officers are very conscientious about extending questionable credit. Where in years past you could still go to the bank down the street to get a loan for an income producing property that doesn't debt service, which is no longer the case. "I have had some large institutions turn down loans simply because one of the directors doesn't like the area when they discuss the project at committee," said Carlson.

"Individuals looking to purchase or refinance a commercial building still have plenty of options. However, they should realize that if they have strong credit and good liquidity they can still get their project funded even if a few banks say no," Carlson said.

Carlson explained that the bottom line is that there are a lot of good deals and good borrowers that are getting denied from the banks that they have been dealing with for years. Unfortunately, most of these individuals don't realize that they can still get financing from different avenues.

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Adam Mermelstein of TreeTop Development Reporting Strong Sales at Luxury Condominium Buildings in Hoboken, NJ

Adam Mermelstein of TreeTop Development is reporting strong sales at its two new luxury condominium buildings situated just blocks from historic Washington Street in the Hudson County City of Hoboken, NJ. Market conditions currently being experienced in surrounding housing markets have seemingly had little effect on the collection of 33 luxury one-and two-bedroom homes as nearly 50% of the new condominiums are already sold.

Hoboken, NJ (PRWEB) December 30, 2007 -- Adam Mermelstein of TreeTop Development is reporting strong sales at its two new luxury condominium buildings situated just blocks from historic Washington Street in the Hudson County City of Hoboken, NJ.   

Market conditions currently being experienced in surrounding housing markets have seemingly had little effect on the collection of 33 luxury one-and two-bedroom homes as nearly 50% of the new condominiums are already sold, according to Adam Mermelstein, a principal of TreeTop Development, which is developing the new-construction buildings on Jackson Street between the Washington St. corridor and the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail's 9th Street Station.

"In many of the country's housing markets, a slowing economy and declines on Wall St. have attributed to a decline in sales for luxury condominiums," Mr. Mermelstein points out. "The success we're experiencing at these new Hudson County developments seem to indicate Hoboken remains relatively unaffected by recent troubles."

TreeTop's new luxury condominium offerings include The Emsee, a four- and five-story building between Fifth and Sixth Street that offers three one-bedroom and nine two-bedroom layouts, and Ariel Square, a four-story building at the corner of Fifth Street with 12 two-bedroom and nine one-bedroom apartment.

Condominium homes in both buildings offer architecturally-distinctive exteriors, modern, comfortable interiors and a host of upscale amenities and features commensurate with luxury living in a New Jersey Hudson River "Gold Coast" city.

One-bedroom condominiums at The Emsee provide from 711 to 909 square feet of luxury living space and are preconstruction-priced from $374,000 with parking. Two-bedroom floorplans offer from 1,162 to 1,510 square feet and are priced from $509,000, parking included. Initial occupancy for the homes is expected in July, 2008.

"The Emsee's upper floor homes each include 224 square feet of usable rooftop space," Mr. Mermelstein points out. "The building also offers 11 resident parking spaces and a rear common courtyard. Most of the upscale homes feature balconies."

Ariel Square offers three residential floors over 20 enclosed parking spaces. One- and two-bedroom layouts range in size from 750 to 1,292 square feet of living space and will be preconstruction priced from $389,000 for one-bedroom floor plans, and from $509,000 for two-bedroom homes, including parking. Initial occupancy for the residences is expected in May, 2008.

Designed by Dean Marchetto Architects of Hoboken, Ariel Square's exterior design features a traditional brick-and-concrete façade with modern aluminum accent details. Interiors are modern and cutting edge.

"Some of Ariel Square's luxury two-bedroom condominium homes feature floor-to-ceiling windows, while all homes include bamboo floors, central air, contemporary tiled bathrooms, and kitchens with stainless steel appliances, blizzard white Caesar stone countertops and espresso colored cabinetry," Mr. Mermelstein indicates. "Moreover, the 'L'-shaped building is distinguished by a modern lobby, private gym, a rear courtyard and rear terraces."

Homeowners at The Emsee and Ariel Square enjoy a location easily accessible to the many boutique shops, fine restaurants and services found along Hoboken's Washington Street and historic downtown business corridor. They will also benefit from a wealth of transportation outlets that whisk commuters to the major business and cultural center's of Manhattan, including nearby Light Rail service, the PATH and New York Waterway Ferry.

For additional information on The Emsee or Ariel Square, please contact Michael Klein of Liberty Real Estate at (201) 320-5371 or visit www.arielhoboken.com.
                                        
About TreeTop Development:
Led by General Partners Azi Mandel and Adam Mermelstein, TreeTop Development, LLC is a multi-faceted real estate concern with a focus on developing luxury condominium buildings in key urban centers throughout the New York Metropolitan area. The company also actively acquires existing rental properties in the region with an eye towards modernizing living spaces, common areas and building systems before returning them to market. For more information on the company and its properties, visit www.treetopdev.com

Contact:
George M. Cahn
President
CAHN Communications
201-876-3100

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Cashing Out of New York City

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GetMoved.com Offers Estate Agents 6 Months Free Listings on Their Site

GetMoved.com - the UK's foremost property portal that offers practical information before, during and after moving property, is offering estate agents 6 months free listings on their site.

(PRWEB) December 29, 2007 -- GetMoved.com - the UK's foremost property portal that offers practical information before, during and after moving property, is offering estate agents 6 months free listings on their site.

The site offers visitors the chance to browse through thousands of rental properties from all over the UK, properties for sale both new and old, a selection of holiday lets from Slovakia to South Africa, as well as the latest property news, advice and trends.

A spokesman for GetMoved.com commented: "This is a superb opportunity for estate agents to attract potential home buyers, investment property (http://www.getmoved.com/) buyers and renters to their websites, with six months of free listings on GetMoved.com. We provide first class practical information, delivered by an experienced team using cutting edge technologies to ensure our visitors make well informed property decisions, and now we're offering estate agents (http://www.getmoved.com/) the chance to get involved with our site for free."

GetMoved further stated, "Our mission is to provide users, typically those looking to buy property (http://www.getmoved.com/), as well as landlords and tenants, with property related information from a single source. This saves users time and costs that are associated with searching across multiple sources and provides a place for businesses, organisations and individuals to accurately promote their products and services to a refined, targeted market."

The site also allows users to obtain details on local handymen, home improvement companies, mortgages, home insurance, surveyors and valuations in the suppliers section of the site all while searching for your perfect property.

As a special offer, GetMoved.com will be offering estate agents 6 months free listings on their property portal. This will allow agents access to a bigger market of property hunters and funnels those actively looking for property to estate agent's sites.

About GetMoved.com:
GetMoved.com is the UK's foremost property portal that offers practical information before, during and after a property is rented or purchased, as well as for home sales (http://www.getmoved.com/) and investment property. The site aims to provide users with a 'one stop shop' solution that aids people to make well informed property related decisions.

GetMoved's commitment to delivering the most robust solution on the internet for the property portal industry is unparalleled, as is our determination to ensuring your time online is focused on finding the information that you want.

GetMoved.com provides first class practical information, delivered by an experienced team using cutting edge technologies to ensure that you make well informed property decisions.

GetMoved is backed by a team of highly established agents who strive to bring their customers the most reliable and functional site possible.

PR contact:
Ade Lamidi
GetMoved
DEPT 706
19-21 Crawford Street
London
W1H 1PJ
United kingdom
+442077393513
http://www.getmoved.com/

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Home Appraisals: What's Your Home Worth?

FSBO website Fizber.com launches an instant home appraisal. This service also helps home buyers locate an appraiser in the United States. Get a free, instant home valuation today.

Miami Beach, FL (PRWEB) December 29, 2007 -- Fizber.com announces today the launch of a free home appraisal on their website. If someone is buying or selling a home they need to know what the home will appraise for.

In today's market one must know the value of a home before they list or buy a home. Many people guess at the value of their home instead of ordering a home appraisal. This decision could be a costly one. Fizber.com, a real estate website, allows anyone to get a free home appraisal.

"Sure house hunters can drive around the neighborhood and look at what homes are selling for, but just because a home is listed for $400,000 dollars doesn't mean it will sell for the list price," says Julia Foster, VP of Marketing of Fizber.com. "At Fizber.com, we want to ensure that you save every penny possible. That is why we offer free home appraisal. When trying to appraise what a home is worth a home buyer needs to look at what comparable sales have been in this area. If you have a 3 bedroom ranch home you can't compare the value of your home with a 3 bedroom 2 story home. The subtle differences in types of homes can make a huge difference in how much a home will appraise for".

Of the many costs that house hunters will incur during the home buying process, they can now avoid this with a free instant home appraisal. They won't have to way wait for the inspector to come when they use Fizber.com's free house appraisal. Their free online home appraisal gives them instant access to value on their property and their free online house appraisal program is easy to use.

About Fizber.com
As a for-sale-by-owner website, Fizber.com saves homeowners up to 6% in realtor fees while utilizing cutting-edge technology to provide clients with effective tools to showcase their homes.

The site offers flat-fee MLS submission to home sellers and also provides extensive neighborhood and schools information to home buyers.

For more information, please visit http://www.fizber.com/

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Blitzproperties.com Debuts in DFW with an Overwhelming Success Among Real Estate Agents and New Home Buyers

Blitzproperties.com has come into the DFW market with a bang. Their unique business model has made real estate agents curious if Blitz would be a good fit for them. The website has had 370% over the projected traffic from referring sites to date.

Plano, TX (PRWEB) December 29, 2007 -- Blitzproperties.com (A Licensed Texas Brokerage) debuted in DFW this week with an overwhelming positive response. With the support of local DFW media companies, Blitz Properties will enter the market with a very aggressive marketing campaign for both agents and home buyers.

They feel that many real estate agents are being micro-managed by the established big brokerages. Many agents MUST attend Monday morning meetings as well as make hours of phone calls to friends and family asking for leads. Well the real estate industry is changing. This is why Blitz feels their business model will be ideal for the agent that is looking for a company presence in the industry along with a non-corporate feel.

Blitz is looking to grow quickly by having the best perks for their agents. This includes a virtual office for each agent and paying a 100% commission splits for many if not all of the agents transactions. The virtual office will include a new laptop provided with wireless internet access for free. Adding this technology at the companies expense will allow the flexibility for the agents to be productive anywhere immediately, not just their home office.

They would also like to announce a new program that is a first. It allows anyone that qualifies to obtain their real estate license free of charge.

"Blitz Properties business model was created for the agent that has identified what area they excel in and do not need the guidance and support of the traditional brokerages here in DFW," explains Brad Holden, broker of Blitz Properties. "We feel that giving our agents the highest known split in the industry and the tools to help them succeed will make their deciscion be an easy one. The leads we are projecting in the next couple months with the launch of a new site will definately help agents make the move to join the Blitz team."

What makes Blitzproperties.com unique is that it is a lifestyle site, targeting buyers and agents that want to buy, sell, rent, invest or even find creative financing. Now consumers can research new homes, have access to development opportunities with 100% financing programs, and click through the most current rental properties available in the area, all in one Real Estate Superstore, it's free and easy. With over 83% of homebuyers searching the internet first for their property, Blitzproperties.com promises to revolutionize the way people shop and sell real estate.

Blitz has valuable tools for neighborhood profiles, school reports and recent home sales. They make it fast and easy to research all your real estate needs from loan tools to pre-qualifying.

In the coming months, Blitz Properties will debut a new site that is the first of its kind here in the DFW Metroplex. As of today, two of the top industry leaders have already signed up to be an important part of the website.

"After coming to terms with our new partners, we are very confident that it will be a tremendous success," Holden comments.

Blitz has not given any details about the new website to date. They are very excited about the launch and with the addition of the industry leaders feel that they will have little competitors, if any. There has been a very positive response from focus groups conducted as well as many local new home builders.

Catering to small businesses and residential buyers with an advertising model that will create a tremendous amount of leads, this projected multi-million dollar revenue model will revolutionize the industry here and rival some of the biggest real estate sites that are active today.

Blitzproperties.com is based in Plano, Texas and owned by Holden New Homes, L.P. This real estate brokerage is based on a virtual office for its agents allowing them to operate without someone looking over their shoulder, and compensating each agent 100% of their commission on each qualifying transaction. Blitz Properties has extreme knowledge of this market having a new home presence for the past seven years. For the last two years they have ranked in the top 50 Brokerages in DFW for sales.

If you are an agent, please submit resumes via e-mail at info @ blitzproperties.com or by fax at (972)-334-9907. Blitz will then look over your resume and notify you about a face to face meeting.

Please visit them at www.blitzproperties.com

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Greenwich Project Takes Nose Dive

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Morris Park retains its identity as a middle- and working-class Italian stronghold, even as the neighborhood is transformed by new arrivals.
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Another Little Italy, With Scant Parking to Match

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Turning Steel Into Lace

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A Month of Commuting

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Postcard Perfect

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Kukuiula

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Kukuiula

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Searching for a Caretaker

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Searching for a Caretaker

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The Spirit Moved Them

Many people acquire second homes to seek out sun, surf or snow. But for others, a second home is for seeking out the soul.
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The Spirit Moved Them

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The Spirit Moved Them

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The Spirit Moved Them

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The Spirit Moved Them

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Just Possibly the Best Place for Doing Nothing

The Lower Keys, a roughly 36-mile stretch of Florida islands between Marathon and Key West, represent a way of life that defies easy categorization.
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Havens | The Lower Florida Keys: Just Possibly the Best Place for Doing Nothing

The Lower Keys, a roughly 36-mile stretch of Florida islands between Marathon and Key West, represent a way of life that defies easy categorization.
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What You Get for ... $850,000

A three-bedroom house in Bristol, Tenn; a five-bedroom house in Phoenix; and a three-bedroom house in Sandpoint, Idaho.
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What You Get for ... $850,000

A three-bedroom house in Bristol, Tenn; a five-bedroom house in Phoenix; and a three-bedroom house in Sandpoint, Idaho.
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• What You Get for ... $450,000

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What You Get for ... $850,000

A three-bedroom house in Bristol, Tenn; a five-bedroom house in Phoenix; and a three-bedroom house in Sandpoint, Idaho.
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What You Get for ... $850,000

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Property Values: What You Get for ... $850,000

A three-bedroom house in Bristol, Tenn; a five-bedroom house in Phoenix; and a three-bedroom house in Sandpoint, Idaho.
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Kukuiula

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Postcard Perfect

“It snows almost every day here and when we look out the windows, the conifers are draped in white, and it seems as if we’ve walked into a postcard.”
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Breaking Ground: Kukuiula

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Living Here | Houses In Winter Wonderlands: Postcard Perfect

“It snows almost every day here and when we look out the windows, the conifers are draped in white, and it seems as if we’ve walked into a postcard.”
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Your Second Home | Watching Over the House: Searching for a Caretaker

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CB Richard Ellis (Singapore) -- A Year Of Growth For The Industrial Property Market

2007 has been a record-breaking year for the industrial property market. Rental levels and occupancy rates improved for all industrial space, reflecting continued strong demand. The year also saw the award of several business park sites, the launch of a fourth industrial REIT and 10 industrial sites awarded to developers and manufacturers. In addition, Ascendas also announced that Singapore Science Park will undergo a $400-million renovation.

Singapore (PRWEB) December 27, 2007 -- 2007 has been a record-breaking year for the industrial property market. Rental levels and occupancy rates improved for all industrial space, reflecting continued strong demand. The year also saw the award of several business park sites, the launch of a fourth industrial REIT and 10 industrial sites awarded to developers and manufacturers. In addition, Ascendas also announced that Singapore Science Park will undergo a $400-million renovation.

Average monthly rent for hi-tech space rose 7.8 per cent quarter-on-quarter and 37.5 per cent year-on-year to $2.75 per square foot by end-2007. The surge in rental levels for hi-tech space can be attributed to an increase in demand from traditional office tenants seeking hi-tech space as an alternative due to the steep rise in office rents.

The average occupancy rate for hi-tech space has been improving steadily throughout the year. It was 91.1 per cent at end-2006 and rose to 92.8 per cent at end-2007. At the same time, the average occupancy rate for business parks grew 5.0 percentage points year-on-year to an estimated 89.0 per cent at end-2007.

Bernard Goh, Director, Industrial & Logistic Services said "the increase in rents and occupancy rates for hi-tech space is likely to continue as large injections of office and hi-tech stock are not expected until after 2009."

Likewise, average monthly rents for factory space also increased albeit at a slower pace to $1.45 per square foot and $1.20 per square foot for ground and upper floor units respectively by year-end. Rents for factories rose $0.05 per square foot every quarter for the entire 2007. This was an improvement over 2006 when rents remained at $1.25 per square foot for ground floor units and $1.00 per square foot for upper floor units throughout the year. The average capital values for freehold factories also increased by about 31.0 per cent year-on-year to $435 per square foot and $354 per square foot for ground and upper floor units respectively.

At end-2007, the average monthly rent for warehouses was $1.45 per square foot for ground floor units and $1.15 per square foot for upper floor units, up from $1.25 per square foot and $1.05 per square foot for ground and upper floor units respectively at end-2006. Similarly, the average capital value for warehouses rose by about 10.0 per cent during 2007 to register at $424 per square foot for ground floor units and $370 per square foot for upper floor units.

The occupancy rate for warehouses broke through the 90.0 per cent level for the first time in Q3 07 while occupancy rate for factories showed gradual improvements during the year.

Mr Goh added that "the increase in rent and occupancy rates for factories and warehouses was due to better economic conditions in Singapore and Asia. The recent economic growth in Asia has been driven by the twin growth engines of China and India. As such, many international companies have turned their sights to this region. Singapore's strategic location and pro-business environment made the city-state a choice location for many companies."

In 2007, several upcoming business park developments were revealed. Ascendas announced that it would be developing a facility in Changi Business Park with Citibank as the main tenant. Ascendas will also be developing another facility in the International Business Park. The expected completion date for both facilities is 2009. United Engineers would be constructing the 72,500-sm (780,390- sf) Centric Singapore in Changi Business Park with projected completion date in 2011. At the same time, Singapore Science Park, managed by Ascendas, will be undergoing an extensive $400-million renovation which will be done in three phases over the next 10 years. The first phase will see two new developments with a total gross floor area of 86,600 sm (932,162 sf). In addition, tenders for Biopolis Phase 3 and Fusionopolis Phase 2B were launched in the year but the results have not yet been announced. If successfully awarded, the two developments can yield up to a total gross floor area of 91,776 sm (987,877 sf).

Also in the year, 10 industrial sites ($190.5 million) were awarded under the government land sales programme, up from seven sites ($86.9 million) in 2006. The most noteworthy tender was the 30-year leasehold Commonwealth Drive/Lane site which was awarded to WHB Pte Ltd in November for a record-high of $171 psf/plot ratio. The other nine sites fetched from $23 psf/plot ratio to $72 psf/plot ratio.

MI- REIT launched its IPO in April 2007 with an initial portfolio of 12 properties valued at some $316.2 million. After the launch, MI-REIT made eight purchases totalling $228.9 million. The REIT also made its maiden overseas purchase in Q4 07 when it bought a warehouse in Japan for $29.2 million.

MapletreeLog continued on its overseas expansion, snapping up 12 overseas properties for a total of $700.4 million. It bought only six properties in Singapore for $62.4 million. CIT bought 10 local properties for $209.3 million. A-REIT was less active in 2007 compared to 2006. In 2007, it bought only five properties for $81.7 million compared to seven properties for $182.7 million a year ago.

Rents and occupancy rates for all industrial space, especially hi-tech buildings and business & science parks, are expected to continue on a growth path in 2008. Manufacturing is still expected to be one of the key pillars of the Singapore economy and enjoys strong government support. The effects of the recent US sub prime woes might impact demand for industrial space in the short-medium term but overall, manufacturers are expected to continue investing in Singapore and so demand for industrial space will still remain healthy.

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CB Richard Ellis Reviews The Bangkok Property Market

The condominium and industrial sectors were the best performers in the Bangkok property market in 2007, according to the leading international property consultants CB Richard Ellis.

Bangkok (PRWEB) December 27, 2007 -- The condominium and industrial sectors were the best performers in the Bangkok property market in 2007, according to the leading international property consultants CB Richard Ellis.

Medium priced condominiums continued to attract a new generation of purchasers in locations near mass transit stations. Luxury condominiums in the downtown area performed well with prices of newly launched projects increasing. Industrial properties were the other star performer, with 40% increase in land sales in the first nine months of 2007 and rental factories attaining high occupancy rates in 2007.

The office and retail markets were slow due to weak domestic demand. Bangkok hotels suffered lower-than-average occupancy rates. There was a 22.7% drop in the number of developer-built single-detached houses completed and a 15.7% drop in developer-built townhouses completed in the first six months of 2007.

According to Ms. Aliwassa Pathnadabutr, Managing Director of CB Richard Ellis Thailand, in 2008, the prospects for office property will principally rely on the economic prospects after the election and the new government's policies. There is latent demand for houses in good locations shown by high sales rate for new projects launched this year. The completion of the final section of the outer ring road will provide new areas for future residential development. There will also be more housing projects along the Airport Rail Link, which is scheduled to be opened next year or early 2009.

"Condominium prices in the downtown area will continue to rise next year. Prices of newly launched condominiums in mid-town locations will increase at a slower rate as end-users tend to choose newly completed condominiums rather than condominiums sold off-plan. The market for serviced apartments in downtown Bangkok will be competitive since there will be a number of new serviced apartments due for completion next year. The luxury hotel market in Bangkok will perform well next year if there are no more security issues in Bangkok. The market for industrial properties looks bright as the government's eco-car policy has already started to spur transaction activities," added Ms. Aliwassa.

Condominium Market

The overall performance of condominium market sector was outstanding given the unfavourable economy throughout the year. Completed downtown supply will be about 52,600 units at the end of the year. Occupancy rates of existing condominiums in the downtown area have been increasing steadily throughout the year to about 87% at present.

The average price of grade A condominiums rose from 110,000 baht per square metre in the first quarter to about 123,000 baht per square metre, and is expected to be over 126,000 baht per square metre by the end of 2007, rising by about 12% from the beginning of the year.

The emerging "Skytrain" generation and the changing lifestyle of city dwellers have been key drivers for the mid-range condominium market in secondary locations. The mid-range condominium market, mostly priced between 65,000 and 80,000 baht per square metre, has been active throughout the year. 1,656 mid-range units will have been completed in downtown Bangkok in 2007, representing a 13.4% increase y-o-y.

There will be approximately 8,700 new units due to be completed in 2008 as opposed to about 6,300 completed units this year. "CB Richard Ellis remains confident about the downtown luxury condominium market. We are still seeing strong demand from both Thai and foreign buyers," said Ms. Aliwassa.

Industrial Property Market

2,611 rai (1,044 acres) of Serviced Industrial Land Plots (SILPs) were sold in the first nine months of 2007, a 40% increase on the same period in 2006. The market for Ready-built Factories (RBFs) has been performing well throughout the year, with 86% occupancy rate.

The market is expected to be active in 2008. With the total value of the Board of Investment (BOI)-approved projects increased by 99% y-o-y in the first three quarters of 2007, CB Richard Ellis is looking forward to more transactions in 2008. New supply of SILP of about 3,251 rai at the end of this year is expected to be quickly absorbed by the rising demand. The eco-cars are likely to be the next driver of the automotive sector, spurring the industrial property market in 2008. Favourable investment policies of the new government will be crucial to carry on the momentum into next year.

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Home Owners Find Mortgage Delinquency Help With Foreclosure Options

Home foreclosures are making history at nearly 6,000 each day. There were 179,599 foreclosure filings in November 2007 with the biggest foreclosure states being California, Ohio and Florida. While the housing moguls look to Congress to bale out that industry, Second Opinion Solutions Group, LLC shows Americans how to prevent foreclosure by first understanding their foreclosure options.

Corydon, IN (PRWEB) December 27, 2007 -- The American dream of home ownership is going up in flames for people facing catastrophic increases in interest rates, missed mortgage payments, and tougher qualification standards that make refinancing impossible for thousands of existing home owners. If you are a mortgage payer facing any or all of the above, then this year pull together a plan to save your home from foreclosure.

According to Kathleen Rieger, President of Second Opinion Solutions Group and editor of Credit Rejuvenation a self-help debt reduction website and newsletter, "People who are having problems qualifying for loans are not always people who have over-extended their credit card debt. 80% of the people I talk to have financial hardships brought on by life events like extraordinary health care costs, corporate downsizing and natural disasters. All of these conditions cause people to lose jobs, income and finally, their homes. Too often people turn to bankruptcy when they can't make payments. What they fail to appreciate is the impact bankruptcy has on their credit history. It's far better to arm yourself with options instead of falling into 10 years of credit rejection."

Familiarize yourself with these foreclosure options that can save your home or minimize the impact to your credit history.

Short Sale
A short sale occurs when a property is sold and the lender agrees to accept a discounted payoff, meaning the lender will release the lien that is secured to the property upon receipt of less money than is actually owed. In other words, if you can come up with enough money to satisfy the lender, they may settle for less that the full amount of the loan. For the lender, having $50K in the hand is far better than having an empty home that is depreciating daily and for which they have to pay property taxes.

Short Refinance

In a short refinance, the lender may agree to forgive some part of your debt and refinance the remaining debt into an entirely new loan.

Special Forbearance

A forbearance is an agreement made between a mortgage lender and delinquent borrower in which the lender agrees not to exercise its legal right to foreclose on a mortgage. The borrower agrees to a mortgage plan that, over time, brings the loan current. A forbearance agreement is short-term solution for delinquent borrowers. It is designed for borrowers who have temporary financial conditions, like temporary unemployment or health problems.

Mortgage Modification

A mortgage modification is a modification to an existing loan made by a lender in response to a borrower's long-term inability to repay the loan. A lender chooses to modify the loan because the cost of doing so is less than the cost of default. Loan modifications involve some combination of:

• reducing the interest rate
• extending the length of the loan term
• a different type of loan

Partial Claim

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development uses FHA Insurance to generate a one-time payment to your lender which brings your loan current. You may qualify if:

• your loan is at least 4 months delinquent but no more than 12 months delinquent;
• you are able to begin making full mortgage payments.

You must execute a promissory note. A lien will be placed on your property until the promissory note is paid in full. The promissory note is interest-free and is due when you pay off the first mortgage or when you sell the property.

Pre-Foreclosure Sale

This option is for owners who don't care to save the property, or who have no other choice than to let the property go. If you have enough equity in the house to allow you to pay off the mortgage in full, then a sale is usually your best option. This option preserves your equity and what's left of your credit score.

Deed In Lieu of Foreclosure

This option is for a borrower who wants to avoid foreclosure and deeds the property back to the lender in exchange for the release of all obligations under the mortgage. Both sides must enter into the agreement voluntarily and in good faith. This won't save your house, but it is not as damaging to your credit rating as a foreclosure.

About Second Opinion Solutions Group, LLC

Second Opinion Solutions Group, LLC, is a company devoted to helping people handle legal and financial hardships with free or low-cost debt reduction tools and professional credit consulting services. Kathleen Rieger, President, is a member of the International Association of Privacy Professionals and the Society of Human Resource Managers. Kathleen invites you to enroll in the free Credit Rejuvenation mini-course and newsletter at http://www.extreme-debt-makeover.com/free-ezine.html

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Largest New Condo Website in the Country Has Record Year in Down Real Estate Market

www.newcondosonline.com is the largest and most visited new condo website in the country and the company had a record year in 2007 despite the down real estate market.

San Diego, CA (PRWEB) December 27, 2007 -- Newcondosonline.com is the largest and most visited new condo website in the country. The San Diego based company posted record profits for 2007, even though the state of the real estate market has been poor overall.

With Over 1300 clients in 20 countries, NCO proved that Internet marketing is the most cost effective resource for condo and townhome developers in this day and age. The company provides a free service to users where they can search and compare new condo developments by visiting property websites and requesting free information. Developers and marketing firms pay monthly fees to list their projects on the leading website in the industry.

On their success this year, CEO Brandon Fishman said, "We have proved the success of the Internet for generating condo buyer leads. Developers and marketing firms now understand the importance of website traffic and overall internet exposure. www.newcondosonline.com is the leading website in the country because our site is simple and easy for our home buyers to use."

With over 80% of home buyers now starting their new home search online, the importance of Internet advertising can no longer be ignored. Home Builders have been known to spend upwards of $50,000 for one weekend in a major newspaper and they can now get an entire year of online advertising for a tiny fraction of what they used to spend for 2 days in a newspaper.

President Brent Gleeson stated, "Some of our best markets this year have been Seattle, Phoenix, Las Vegas, and Chicago. While the real estate market has struggled in these markets, the projects that understand the importance of online advertising have continued to do well. The Internet has allowed them to easily reach International investors. With the weak price of the dollar, international investors are attracted to these properties as investments. With over 10% of our weekly newsletter hitting international investors, we have been able to help sell a lot of units for developers in these markets."

NewCondosOnline.com has also opened two new divisions this year to increase their list of developer services. NCO Capital was created to help developers secure financing for projects as well as assist in the bulk purchase of condo units. NCO has successfully completed several bulk purchase deals by partnering with Axiom Realty Capital out of Salt Lake City Utah. NCO brings qualified developers to Axiom and Axiom has an investor base that will purchase up to 50% of the units in a condo project. NCO has also successfully sourced capital for several developers.

The second division is NCOAMG LLC. NCO has opened the West Coast office of America's Media Group. AMG is the leading real estate media buying firm in the country. We design and manage large scale media plans for developers. With our bulk purchasing power we can secure the best rates for our clients and help them increase their overall exposure for their developments.

NCO has had a very successful year and has taken the steps to become a full one stop resource for developers across the world. The company can finance condo projects, bring in investors, put media plans into action, and handle all of the online advertising. This company is transforming the way condos are marketed online and the future looks bright for NCO and their clients.

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Newly Launched Mortgage Relief Formula Helps Homeowners Stop Foreclosure, Lower Payments Without Getting New Loans...Even Sell Their House in Nine Days Without a Broker

More homeowners are turning to the newly launched Mortgage Relief Formula for do-it-yourself secrets of stopping foreclosure and getting out of crushing mortgage debt. New Mortgage Relief Formula home study course reveals secrets of how to get mortgage lenders to lower their payments without refinancing. Homeowners learn how to sell their own house in days, without a broker, and how to sell when they owe more than their house is worth.

Fairfax, VA (PRWEB) December 27, 2007 -- Richard Geller announced today that Mortgage Relief Formula has launched and is available now as a home trial for just the initial cost of shipping and handling at Mortgage Relief Formula Home Trial or by visiting http://www.MortgageReliefFormula.com

The Mortgage Relief Formula is a home study course that shows homeowners how to get debt relief and mortgage relief. It shows homeowners how they can cut their mortgage payments without refinancing, how they can reduce their credit card debt levels without bankruptcy, and how they can sell their houses even when there are no buyers and nothing else is selling in their neighborhood.

Today Richard Geller, developer of Mortgage Relief Formula, said, "More homeowners are seeking do-it-yourself solutions to their mortgage and debt problems. The Mortgage Relief Formula teaches homeowners how to help themselves. People have little or no equity in their homes and can't afford to continue to make the payments. The Mortgage Relief Formula shows them the way out."

Geller said that the Mortgage Relief Formula has already helped many homeowners do a short sale, lower their mortgage payments, or negotiate their way out of debts.

One of the early customers, Bill Gifford, said, "if you are starting to or have already fallen behind on your payments, you need to read this before you do anything else. It can literally help save your home, your credit and give you the peace of mind in knowing that you have options."

Another customer, Ivan G. of Arlington, Virginia, said "this is the book lenders don't want you to see, it could even save you thousands just by reading this book!"

Geller explained that loan modifications let a homeowner lower their mortgage payments through negotiations with their mortgage company. "If homeowners knew how easy it was to work with their lenders, they can help themselves to lower payments," said Geller.

Another area where Mortgage Relief Formula helps homeowners is in doing short sales.

"Short sales solve the homeowner's problem and the lender's problem," said Geller. "The homeowner sells for the best price, and the lender lets the homeowner get out of the mortgage."

According to Geller, short sales are increasingly the only option for homeowners who want to avoid foreclosure. "If a homeowner owes more than their house is worth, a short sale lets them keep relatively good credit and still get out from under," said Geller. "The Mortgage Relief Formula shows each step in a short sale so that the homeowner can escape their mortgage and hopefully improve their credit score."

Geller said many homeowners do not realize that a short sale can be done even if they have a perfect payment record. "Whether you always pay on time or are delinquent, a short sale can let you escape a crushing mortgage," said Geller.

The Mortgage Relief Formula includes a printed manual and three audio CDs.

Geller explained that one of the audio CDs contains an anonymous interview of a highly placed industry insider who has repossessed from thousands of homeowners as well as managed credit card operations for a major credit card bank. "Our anonymous source reveals secrets of avoiding foreclosure and working with lenders that have never been disclosed up until now", Geller said.

Another audio CD has an interview with a well known bankruptcy lawyer who reveals information on bankruptcy that most people have never heard before.

The Mortgage Relief Formula also comes with a written manual that is broken down into sections and covers:

• how to do a deed in lieu of foreclosure,
• how to get your lender to lower your mortgage payments without getting a new loan,
• how to get your lender to agree to a short sale,
• how to sell your house in nine days even when there are no buyers,
• how to slash your credit card debts while raising your FICO scores,
• and even how to buy another house when you have had a foreclosure, with no cash and no credit.

"The Mortgage Relief Formula was written in consultation with industry insiders. It contains secrets that quite frankly turn the tables on your lender," said Mr. Geller.

The Mortgage Relief Formula comes with 30 days of on line access to private forums for more help, and access to a live monthly conference call, according to Geller.

"People are looking to escape debts," said Geller. "The Mortgage Relief Formula launch shows how to escape mortgage debt and credit card debt, raise your credit score, and start sleeping again at night."

Homeowners can get the Mortgage Relief Formula Home Trial for just the initial cost of shipping and handling by visiting www.MortgageReliefFormula.com/prweb

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BidClerk.com Reports Construction Projects Up For Bid in the Los Angeles, CA Area

BidClerk's daily update of California construction projects coming up for bid and starting construction within the next 90 days.

(PRWEB) December 27, 2007 -- BidClerk, the Construction Industry Search Engine, reported today that the following commercial construction projects are planning to go out for bid or start construction in the next 90 days in the Los Angeles, CA area. Businesses interested in providing services relative to these projects should visit BidClerk.com and reference the Project ID listed below to obtain direct contact information for each job:

Grover Beach, CA - Third Street Residential, 350 N. 3rd St., 4 single-family homes, January 2008, $400,000. Project ID: 668212

Manhattan Beach, CA - Tesco Fresh & Easy, Rosecrans Avenue, 13,000-square-foot grocery store, January 2008, $500,000. Project ID: 700270

Los Angeles, CA - Transition House Remodel, 544 S. San Pedro St., transitional homeless shelter remodel, January 2008, $500,000. Project ID: 704785

Inglewood, CA - CVS #9578, Imperial Highway and Crenshaw Boulevard, 11,945-square-foot pharmacy, February 2008, $1.2 million. Project ID: 707625

Redondo Beach, CA - Corner Bakery #243, 1870 Pacific Coast Hwy., 3,391-square-foot restaurant, February 2008, $200,000. Project ID: 709945

BidClerk.com is the only Search Engine dedicated to providing businesses with in depth information on thousands of construction projects coming up for bids all throughout the United States. Our daily updates of commercial and residential construction project leads are available to contractors and businesses in related industries that are seeking bid opportunities. For more information on bidding construction projects in your area, visit BidClerk online or call 877-737-6482.

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Lots of Home Work

Marcel and Sherrie Deans stumbled upon a 16-room mansion in the Bronx last year that was under contract, but after the deal fell through, the couple bought the home for $675,000.
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Lots of Home Work

Marcel and Sherrie Deans stumbled upon a 16-room mansion in the Bronx last year that was under contract, but after the deal fell through, the couple bought the home for $675,000.
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In England, a Renovated Estate

Warwick Hall is a rambling 1930s riverside estate located on 260 acres in Cumbria.
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In England, a Renovated Estate

Warwick Hall is a rambling 1930s riverside estate located on 260 acres in Cumbria.
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In England, a Renovated Estate

Warwick Hall is a rambling 1930s riverside estate located on 260 acres in Cumbria.
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Masterful Web Entrepreneurs Hit a Snag in Miami’s Condo Market

Silicon Valley stars Jim Clark and Tom Jermoluk are finding it a lot harder to maneuver through the real estate market than to master the Internet.
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Masterful Web Entrepreneurs Hit a Snag in Miami’s Condo Market

Silicon Valley stars Jim Clark and Tom Jermoluk are finding it a lot harder to maneuver through the real estate market than to master the Internet.
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The Old South, Down to the Colonnaded Verandas

Attention from retirees and second-home owners has meant a surge in development and increased traffic on the region’s two-lane roads.
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Havens | Beaufort, S.C.: The Old South, Down to the Colonnaded Verandas

Attention from retirees and second-home owners has meant a surge in development and increased traffic on the region’s two-lane roads.
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• New Appointments Bolster Resolve's Client Services and Product Management

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New Appointments Bolster Resolve's Client Services and Product Management

Promotions and new hires to support the company's growth.

Boston, Mass. (PRWEB) December 26, 2007 -- Resolve Technology, a provider of business intelligence solutions for real estate investment organizations, announced a number of key appointments to support the company's growing client base and product offering.

"These appointments put in place the appropriate management infrastructure to handle the growing number of customers we serve and the addition of Portfolio Maximizer to our product line," said David Rubinstein, Resolve's Chief Operating Officer. "We continue to bring the best available talent from within and outside the company to support the company's growth.The addition of Lisa Nash and Carl Katz to the Resolve team will help us continue to strengthen our delivery capabilities so our clients can get maximum value out our products in the shortest possible timeframe."

Lisa Nash, Director of Professional Services
Joining Resolve as the Director of Professional Services, Lisa is responsible for all services delivered to real estate organizations during the implementation and ongoing use of Resolve's solutions.Lisa joins Resolve with over twenty years of experience in the software industry, serving in a variety of roles including software engineer, technical support, training, and project management.Lisa has worked with a wide range of clients, including many large financial services companies.Lisa earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science and Psychology from UMASS/Boston.

Carl Katz, Director of Project Management Operations
Carl Katz is joining Resolve Technology to oversee project management practices and service delivery methodology for all of Resolve's solution offerings.Carl brings over 15 years of experience delivering transformational solutions to large multinational corporations.Most recently, Carl was an IT leader and a knowledge management architect at Dunkin' Brands, where he created and delivered the corporation's system development lifecycle methodology as well as a robust IT Training program. A well-published author and a sought-after speaker on the topics of technical documentation and communication, Carl holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Technical Writing from the University of Delaware and a Masters degree in Technical and Professional Writing from Northeastern University, where he was the recipient of the Marion B. Barchilon Award for Excellence in Technical Communication.

Jeff Blasbalg, Director of Product Management, Request
Jeff Blasbalg has been appointed Director of Product Management for Request.Jeff is responsible for managing the overall direction of the Request product. With over 10 years of experience in commercial real estate, Jeff has been heavily involved in the creation and evolution of the Request product and has served as a project manager and business analyst on numerous client implementations. Jeff holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the Wharton School of Economics at the University of Pennsylvania, where he majored in Finance and Real Estate.

Joel Blain, Director of Product Management, Portfolio Maximizer
Joel Blain has been appointed Director of Product Management for Portfolio Maximizer, responsible for the overall direction of the product. Joel has over 9 years of experience in web and windows-based software engineering and management, and has played an instrumental role in the development of Portfolio Maximizer since its inception. Joel holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics and Computer Science from Colby College in Waterville, ME.

About Resolve Technology
Capitalizing on in-depth understanding of the unique and elaborate processes involved in the management of real estate investments, Resolve Technology provides reporting and decision support solutions that enable real estate investment organizations to optimize the management of their portfolios.

Resolve's solutions integrate data from disparate sources to present timely and reliable information to decision makers throughout the organization.By automating data collection and presentation, Resolve removes the tedious labor and reliance on spreadsheets that hinder the ability of real estate investment organizations to access information and respond in a timely manner to changing market conditions.

Resolve's products are used by the world's leading advisory and investment management firms, REIT's, life insurance, pension fund, and banking institutions, managing over 2 billion square feet of real estate worth more than half a trillion dollars. Customers include State Street Bank and Trust, Prudential Real Estate Investors, Principal Global Investors, LaSalle Investment Management, UBS, Boston Properties, and Kimco Realty Corporation. Founded in 1990, Resolve is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

All companies and products listed herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

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Any Business Owner Who Makes a New Year's Resolution is Setting Themselves up for Failure, According to Authors of Upcoming Marketing Book

"For small business owners, New Year resolutions are New Year delusions," says executive business and marketing coach, Jimmy Vee. "Too many entrepreneurs make resolutions and break them. For a small business owner to truly have success in the coming year, they must forget about making some fleeting promise after a glass and a half of cheap campaign and spend some real time in focused thought, creating realistic goals and a solid plan to achieve them," says Travis Miller.

Orlando, Florida (PRWEB) December 26, 2007 -- "Any business owner who makes a New Year's resolution is setting themselves up for failure." These incredibly powerful words come from Jimmy Vee and Travis Miller, the nation's leading experts on attracting customers and the co-authors of the soon to be released book, Gravitational Marketing: The Science of Attracting Customers (John Wiley & Sons, March 2008).

"For small business owners, New Year resolutions are New Year delusions," says executive business and marketing coach, Jimmy Vee. "A delusion is a false belief or opinion and is shockingly similar to a resolution because the person making it has no real intention of actually following through on their promise. This is not dissimilar to the way we'll see presidential candidates run their campaigns in the coming year," Vee continues.

"We believe resolutions are bad business for small business owners. Too many people make resolutions and break them. For a small business owner to truly have success in the coming year, they must forget about making some fleeting promise after a glass and a half of cheap campaign and spend some real time in focused thought, creating realistic goals and a solid plan to achieve them," says small business marketing expert, Travis Miller.

Jimmy Vee and Travis Miller are a powerful, entertaining interview. They'll tell you and your audience:

    • How to naturally attract new clients even on a shoe-string budget

    • The 7 key ingredients every business must have in order to stand out and be worth noticing

    • What they need to know BEFORE you tell your boss to shove it. These guys quit their cushy 6 figure jobs just months before their weddings. What they'll share is priceless for the budding entrepreneur

    • Why traditional marketing methods don't work and what they need to do to in today's economy to cash in big

    • How to recession-proof any business, and insulate it from outside factors like the economy, inventory problems, gas prices and competition

    • The single biggest mistake 99% of business owners make. If they're making it, it's costing them tens of thousands of dollars per year

    • What they can learn about getting more business from their single friends. By not knowing this they are wasting every marketing dollar they spend

    • How they can use E.S.P. to change your business and life. It has nothing to do with mind reading but this simple mental shift can fatten their wallet - FAST

Businesses around the country have seen dramatic increases in leads and sales due to implementing the success, marketing and time management strategies of executive business and marketing coaches, Jimmy Vee and Travis Miller, the nation's leading experts on attracting customers in nontraditional ways.

They speak regularly on seminar platforms across the country and are monthly contributors to many national trade publications on the topic of business growth and marketing. Jimmy Vee & Travis Miller are an excellent interview that will thrill you and your audience.

Jimmy Vee and Travis Miller are perfect New Year's guests for podcasts, blog chats, print interviews and on-air or print features. Book Early!!

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Q & A: Letting the Post Office Sort a Co-op’s Mail

Will a decrease in maintenance fees accompany a decrease in service?
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Living Truth Ministries Look to Save a Church and a Community by Asking Everyone, 'What If?'

The Living Truth Cristian Center in Daytona Beach is a church built by faith with dreams of changing the surrounding community. Now, as many businesses in the area have been forced to closed, the church is facing foreclosure. Now they have launched the "What if" campaign to not only restore the church but to initiate several programs to bring hope back to a hurting and suffering community.

Daytona Beach, FL (PRWEB) December 24, 2007 -- A 43 year old pastor whose faith in God lead him to sleep in a tent in 1999 sees his dream come true and God's promise fulfilled. Since then, The Living Truth Christian Center located at 511 Fremont Avenue in Daytona Beach, FL has stood as monument of faith. Focused on healing families, strengthening disenfranchised communities and empowering individuals to realize their full potential; Living Truth Christian Center has also made a commitment to "take back our children, one child at a time."

Pastor's Kennedy and LuCinda Jacobs vision for erecting this 15,000 square foot facility was not to build another building; however, to establish this site as a community resource center to meet the spiritual, physical and emotional needs of real people. The needed components identified were hope, effective programming (life skills training, job training, educational support services, meal programs, faith based programs) and access to financial resources and quality information for individuals to make better life decisions.

The Need! -Though phase one of the promise has been realized, the Living Truth Christian Center is facing a serious milestone in the future of the ministry. Sustainable revenue streams to support the programs and administrative cost to effectively serve this community. Pastor's Kennedy and LuCinda Jacobs firmly believe that there are compassionate business leaders and individuals within the Daytona Beach community who shares their vision to empower people to improve their quality of life. The community's expectation is not a handout, but a helping hand. The Living Truth Christian Center seeks to raise 1.4 million dollars before January 1, 2008 to address the financial shortfall of the ministry.

The Campaign! - Now, Pastors Kennedy and LuCinda Jacobs, a team with great optimism stand to see their dreams of helping to revitalize a community come to a halt if a helping hand does not materialize. This has inspired a campaign simply titled "What If? What If? -- is an awareness campaign designed to call individuals and business leader to action as well as spark dialog concerning the possibilities of realizing a renewed community when love is put into action. Through this innovative initiative Pastor's Kennedy and LuCinda Jacobs seeks to obtain philanthropic contributions, recruit community focus group committee members/volunteers and restore hope in a community that has been crippled by education disparities, crime, addictions and unemployment. What If we listen to the needs of a hurting and suffering community and respond in love? The "What If? Campaign" kicks off on December 24th 2007. The Program will begin at 5:30pm until 7:00pm at The Living Truth Christian Center, 511 Fremont Avenue Daytona Beach, FL 32114. For additional information on the "What If" campaign or for contribution information, contact the Living Truth Ministries at 386.252-7670 or visit us on the web at www.whatif-campaign.com.
You can expect singing, guest speakers as well as a community tree decoration celebration so don't miss it!

About Living Truth Ministries:
The Living Truth Ministries was founded in 1996 Since then, the ministry has touched the lives of over 27,000 youth with various programs over the last 11 years. They have provided over 17,000 hours of family counseling and 5,000 hours of community service hours. Pastor Jacobs has also volunteered as a mentor at several area schools. He is an advocate for youth and community empowerment and active on several community committees.

Contact: Public Relations ∙ Living Truth Ministries ∙ 386-252-7670

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Phoenix Construction Group Receives Two PRISM Awards from the Builders Association of Greater Boston

Premier residential and commercial remodeling firm is honored with awards for excellence in the building industry.

Watertown, MA (PRWEB) December 23, 2007 -- Phoenix Construction Group, Inc., a premier residential and commercial remodeler, today announced the company has received two PRISM (Prestigious Results in Sales and Marketing) Awards from the Builders Association of Greater Boston (BAGB). The company won the gold PRISM Award for Best Logo and the silver PRISM Award for Best Attached Home Under 2,000 Feet. The PRISM Awards are bestowed every two years to New England's most elite housing professionals for excellence in building, design, sales and marketing, and numerous other categories. Winners were announced at BAGB's PRISM Awards ceremony held on October 24th at the Boston Park Plaza.

"We are thrilled to receive the honor of two awards from one of the largest and most prestigious professional associations in the building industry," states Dani Chedid, co-founder and principal, Phoenix Construction Group, Inc. "The Best Logo recognition is very meaningful, as our new and improved phoenix logo represents the image we convey of the remodeler who transforms deteriorating buildings into beautiful structures. The award for Best Attached Home is validation of the quality of our craftsmanship and our superior standards for structural design."

Phoenix Construction Group's logo and company name were drawn from the Legend of the Phoenix, the tale of an aging phoenix that is consumed by fire and emerges from the ashes a new, younger bird. Like the phoenix, the homes the company renovates are completely renewed as if given new life.

Maple Commons in Cambridge, MA is the project for which Phoenix Construction received the Best Attached Home award. The project involved taking a deteriorating one-story commercial plaza and replacing it with three two-story buildings containing five town homes.

About Phoenix Construction
Phoenix Construction Group Inc. (PCGI) provides premium construction, remodeling and restoration services to residents and commercial establishments throughout the Boston and Metrowest areas in Massachusetts. The company's background and depth of knowledge in engineering, design and real estate enables them to also advise clients on architecture, exterior and interior design, and all other aspects of construction.

Founded in 1993 and based in Watertown, MA, Phoenix Construction Group is a division of Real Acquisitions and Development (RAD) and was formed to address the building needs of RAD's residential and commercial redevelopment projects.

Phoenix Construction performs a broad range of projects -- from bathroom and kitchen remodels to custom additions to historical renovations. The company also builds and improves entire homes and facilities, providing complete design, construction and landscaping capabilities. Their specialty is major home improvements that require high-quality design expertise. For more information, call 617-923-4490, or go to www.pcgiboston.com.

About the Builders Association of Greater Boston
The Builders Association of Greater Boston (BAGB) is a trade association affiliated with the National Association of Home Builders and the Home Builders Association of Massachusetts. Established in 1944, the Builders Association of Greater Boston has become one of the leading trade associations in New England. Its 800-plus members include small, moderate and large volume builders who construct single family, multi-family and commercial properties, and remodeling contractors who do projects ranging from kitchens and baths to full house renovation.

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Allure Las Vegas Completion at Forefront of North Strip Development

Allure Las Vegas, the tallest residential high-rise in the city of Las Vegas is complete. First residents of the 41-story luxury high-rise condominium to begin moving in.

Las Vegas, NV (PRWEB) December 23, 2007 -- Allure Las Vegas, the tallest residential building in the city, is officially complete. Built by general contractor Bovis Lend Lease, the project recently received its initial Certificate of Occupancy. First residents of the 41-story luxury high-rise condominium are expected to begin moving in as soon as next week.

Strategically located in the heart of billions of dollars in proposed development activity, the completion of Allure Las Vegas leads the way in a shift of redevelopment efforts focused at the north end of the famous Las Vegas Strip.

"I'm very excited to see Allure's completion," Mayor Oscar B. Goodman said. "This property sits at a strategic intersection and is the new gateway to downtown Las Vegas and all the exciting development we are seeing in the city's core. Allure serves as a connector between the Strip to the south and the Arts District, Entertainment District and Union Park to the north."

Allure residents will be the first to benefit from the flurry of redevelopment activity and property acquisitions in the area. According to a number of recent media accounts, Allure's location will soon be surrounded by some of the biggest projects in Las Vegas. Most recently, Aspen Highlands Holdings, LLC purchased the former Holy Cow Casino, Cafe and Brewery site, once destined to be an Ivana Trump condo tower, for $47 million. The Sahara Hotel and Casino was purchased by SBE in March, and announced a $300 million redevelopment of this historic Vegas property.

Just weeks later, Publishing and Broadcasting Ltd, an Australian media and gaming company put up a 20% cash investment into the Fontainebleau, a $3 billion development planned just south of the Sahara Hotel that is now under construction. Also, MGM Mirage announced that they had purchased 34 acres of vacant land just south of Allure for $535 million, with plans to do a City Center-type project on 40 acres in partnership with Kerzner International, owner and developer of the famed Atlantis resort in the Bahamas. And finally, the Stratosphere Hotel & Casino along with 17 acres on the North Strip was purchased by Goldman Sachs Group Inc.'s real estate funds, with plans to redevelop the property into a resort-casino with a convention center.

"The north end of The Strip is undergoing major changes that define a new Las Vegas," said Steve Bottfeld, Executive Vice President for Marketing Solutions. "With the completion of Allure, this area has gone from not just good to great but to incredible. There is more than 30 billion dollars of development activity taking place on The Strip."

Allure Las Vegas features 428 units and 15 distinct open floor plans with studio, one, two and three bedroom residences which range in size from 671 to 4,400 square feet, in addition to tower suites and extraordinary two-story penthouses.

Allure's few remaining residences are remarkably priced from the mid-$500,000s and are selling quickly. Each of the luxury units offers premium views of Las Vegas and the surrounding mountains, superb amenities and exceptional finishes.

Allure's large outdoor pool deck with private, exclusive cabanas is overlooked by a well-appointed fitness center with locker rooms and a media center, conference room, catering kitchen and business center equipped with high speed internet computers, wi-fi in all of the public spaces, resident storage, 24-hour security and valet parking. Allure will have a fiber backbone so all units will have a large bandwith connection available for video and data. Additionally, a
private wine cellar will offer climate controlled storage for residents. Allure Las Vegas is also the only high-rise residential development in Las Vegas offering feng shui design.

In addition to its proximity to the greatest dining, shopping, restaurants and nightlife on the Strip, Allure provides easy access to downtown, I-15 or Sahara for ease of travel to or from anywhere in the Vegas vicinity.

Allure Las Vegas is a project of The Fifield Companies, in a joint venture with CB Richard Ellis-Strategic Partners and ABF, Inc. - an Andrew Fonfa investment company.

One of the nation's premier developers of luxury high-rise condominiums, rental apartments and urban office towers, The Fifield Companies has earned a reputation for creating superb living and office environments in some of the country's most renowned locations, including Chicago, Ft. Lauderdale, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Las Vegas and Honolulu. Fifield has developed and built more than 50 projects in the United States worth more than $4 billion. The company also has 13 additional projects under development worth an estimated $2 billion.

For information on Allure Las Vegas, visit the website at www.AllureLasVegas.com or the Las Vegas Sales Center at the Fashion Show Mall, directly across from Wynn. The Sales Center is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. Or, call 702.699.8998.

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Town & Country Realty to Offer Free Market Assessments of Homes in Wake County NC

In response to outcries from Raleigh and Cary homeowners after receiving a home assessment letter from the Wake County Revenue Department, Mike Montpetit of Town & Country Realty will offer free market assessments.

Cary, NC (PRWEB) December 23, 2007 -- Many Wake County residents received a shock when they opened their mailbox recently to find a letter from the Wake County Revenue Department specifying the new assessed value of their homes.

According to Mike Montpetit, president of Town & Country Realty, the appraisal from the Revenue Department is often inconsistent with actual property values.

"Oftentimes when we do a market assessment, we find that the assessed tax value is higher or lower than it should be. When homeowners can prove that their home value is less than stated by the Revenue Department, they can reduce their home taxes dramatically," says Mike Montpetit, president of Town & Country Realty (http://www.mikesrealestateteam.com).

All owners have the right to appeal the appraised valuation of their property whether assessed too high or too low. Unless homeowners contest the appraisal by the Revenue Department, the reappraisal rate which dictates the amount of property tax owed, will become effective on January 1, 2008.

The Wake County Revenue Department must reappraise real property at least once every eight years. Revaluation is the process that matches tax value with what a property is worth according to the current fair market value. Reevaluation affects all residential and commercial land and structures, including homes, apartments and condos, and office buildings, stores and warehouses.

Property owners who feel as if their new assessed value is incorrect can receive a free market evaluation by local real estate expert Mike Montpetit of Town & Country Realty. As a local area expert with knowledge of the communities, Mike has performed hundreds of free market assessments on homes in Triangle area. Those interested in a free analysis can contact Montpetit at 919-786-7776.

About Town & Country Realty, Inc: Town & Country Realty, Inc. is a leading Cary NC real estate agency in its 8th successful year of business. The company is resolute in its mission to provide outstanding customer service and offers a "love it or leave it guarantee" as a measure of their unyielding commitment. Town & Country's website, http://www.MikesRealEstateTeam.com offers a full local area property search, featured properties, and a library of resources for Cary NC real estate buyers and sellers

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The Avenue Forsyth Commercial Fence Installation Project Goes to First Fence of Georgia

One of North Georgia's leading commercial fence installation companies to provide fencing for new retail development.

Kennesaw, GA (PRWEB) December 23, 2007 - First Fence of Georgia, one of North Georgia's leading commercial fence installation companies, announced that the company has been awarded the contract for fence installation work at The Avenue Forsyth in Cumming, Georgia.

The new open-air specialty retail center will be located on GA 400 at Peachtree Parkway (GA 141) and is owned by Cousins Properties Incorporated.

First Fence of Georgia will install a combination of chain link, wood and decorative metal fencing at multiple locations around the property. In addition to providing fencing for portions of the perimeter of the property, the fencing will be a decorative addition to the landscape design.

"We are proud to have the opportunity to work with Hoar Construction on this commercial fence installation project," says First Fence of Georgia president, J.C. Ordono. "We are uniquely qualified in that we have within our company all of the resources required to respond quickly to the scheduling and materials demands of a large commercial development and provide the project management required to ensure top quality work. Eddie Miller, one of our top Commercial Estimators, is overseeing this project."

Phase I of The Avenues total 108-acre development is scheduled to open on April 30, 2008. Phase II is scheduled for 2011.

About the Commercial Fence Installation Company, First Fence of Georgia:
Located just north of metro Atlanta in Kennesaw, Georgia, First Fence of Georgia is one of North Georgia's leading commercial fence installation companies specializing in wood, vinyl, chain link, and decorative metal fencing along with security gates, gate operators, trellises and arbors. The company offers a wide variety of residential and commercial fence installation services along with fencing materials for wholesale and to "do-it-yourself" customers. The company is also the recipient of a 2006 Super Service Award from Angie's List for achieving and maintaining a Superior service rating throughout the year. For more information, contact First Fence of Georgia at 770-422-9996 or visit 1stfence.com.

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Leave It With the (Virtual) Doorman

Buildings that can’t afford a doorman are hiring their cybercounterparts, who can open the front door and monitor the lobby from a remote location.
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Leave It With the (Virtual) Doorman

Buildings that can’t afford a doorman are hiring their cybercounterparts, who can open the front door and monitor the lobby from a remote location.
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Leave It With the (Virtual) Doorman

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New Kansas City Condo Buyers to Celebrate First 'Season in the City'

The Metropolitan, Kansas City's new luxury high-rise building, has downtown buzzing with urbanites celebrating their first holiday in the city.

Kansas City, MO (PRWEB) December 22, 2007 -- The Metropolitan, Kansas City's new luxury high-rise building, has downtown buzzing with urbanites celebrating their first holiday in the city.

To Maureen Shields, celebrating the holidays in the city is very different than the suburbs. She adorns her spacious two-bedroom loft at the Metropolitan with stockings and a nativity scene. "You notice a different style downtown with the Power & Light District. It's decorated in a modern way, but still has that classic holiday feel. It even smells like Christmas!" she said.

Shields, who is a project developer of Outside the Box Ministries, is one of eleven children so family traditions are a way of life. Now that she is living downtown, Shields plans to start some of her own, including visiting Union Station and having dinner at Fritz's Railroad Restaurant. Shields is also planning take her nephew, Zeph, ice skating at Crown Center's Ice Terrace. "My neighbor has family visiting from California and we're going to introduce the kids to this Kansas City tradition," said Shields.

Nancy Anderson, account director of Barkely, will also test out her 'ice-legs' at the Crown Center Ice Terrace after dinner at one of the new restaurants in the Power & Light District. Anderson says she will participate in an ornament exchange with her friends at the Cashew and like so many Kansas Citians, she will go to the Nutcracker.

Anderson, one of the Metropolitan's first buyers, feels that the holiday spirit enhances the strong sense of community at the Metropolitan. "It's the people that make my 'Christmas in the city' so special. Living downtown just caters to a more social atmosphere; there are more people to share the Christmas spirit with," said Anderson.

View Anderson's condo photos: http://share.shutterfly.com/action/pictures?a=67b0de21b35b9a8cc4d1&sid=8AbtWjhs0Ytmlh

Metropolitan Condominiums offer modern, urban living in the heart of Kansas City, Mo. The high-rise building is situated near a variety of restaurants, contemporary art galleries and vibrant neighborhoods. With amenities like a 24-hour concierge service and complimentary health club, residents at the Metropolitan can 'expect the unexpected.' For more information, visit: www.metropolitancondo.com.

For more press inquiries about the Metropolitan Condominiums, please call Valerie Jennings at 816.221.1040 or send an e-mail to valerie @ jenningspr.net.

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Correction: Two Projects Claim Street Savvy

The “In the Region” article in New Jersey copies on Dec. 9 about street design within two new housing complexes in Jersey City referred incorrectly to two train stops. A train stop near the Liberty Harbor development provides access to the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail system — not the PATH system — and is at Jersey Avenue. (There is no Avenue B.) A PATH stop within walking distance of the Hamilton Square development is called the Grove Street station. (There is no Seventh Street station.).
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Golden Pig Marketing Introduces a New Sales Strategy for a Difficult Real Estate Market -- Starving Realtors Can "Eat at J.O.E.S."

The Joint Ownership Equity Share (J.O.E.S.) program presented by Golden Pig Marketing solves the sluggish real estate sales dilemma. Realtors, sellers, buyers and investors all benefit when the equity in a property can be shared for the purpose of closing a real estate sale.

Elk Ridge, UT (PRWEB) December 22, 2007 -- As the sub prime mortgage industry continues to free fall, many real estate agents wonder what impact this decline in the real estate market may have on their future. With a glut of properties for sale and not enough qualified buyers to purchase them, some Realtors might fear that the sky is falling and run away in pursuit of full time employment or some other means of a "safer" way to earn a living. Yet, one man's fear becomes another man's fortune.

Indeed, this real estate correction can be seen as a golden opportunity for real estate agents that are willing to think outside the box. The market climate at first glance appears to be cold and unforgiving. Nothing could be further from the truth. Forward thinking Realtors are flourishing while those that hold tight to conventionality in an unconventional environment may find themselves missing out on the opportunity of a lifetime.

Real estate in this decade requires agents to look for innovation to not only keep their business alive, but to actually thrive. What is the answer? How do starving Realtors make it during these times of uncertainty? Today's successful real estate agent can "Eat at J.O.E.S". A creative marketing and consulting company is helping Realtors combat sluggish real estate sales. Golden Pig Marketing has just announced a new sales strategy for Realtors known as the Joint Ownership Equity Share or J.O.E.S. Program.

A joint ownership equity share is really not that uncommon. Joint partnerships and joint ventures have been around for ages allowing business participants to contribute in different ways to achieve a common goal. One business partner may contribute as a facilitator. Another may be asked to produce raw materials. Another may lend their good credit while another manages the partnership or venture. J.O.E.S. is similar to a standard partnership but with a few twists.

For example, a Realtor is having a difficult time selling a home. The seller even discounts the price for a quicker sale. A buyer comes along who is interested in purchasing the home and can qualify for a loan, but he does not have enough cash for a down payment. So the deal is off, right? Not so fast. What if the Realtor could introduce a temporary joint ownership arrangement involving the Realtor, the seller and the buyer; and what if he could provide a solution that would bring in the down payment necessary to make the sale work? The grateful seller could then sell, the buyer could get the money needed for the purchase and the Realtor could receive a full commission on an otherwise dead deal.

With the help of J.O.E.S. and the equity holding trust system of real estate conveyance, a trademarked and patent pending process of documentation, all of this could be accomplished on virtually thousands of transactions in any neighborhood nationwide. The orignial seller, now settlor beneficiary could assign a portion of his equity to other trust beneficiaries (home buyers and real estate agents). Through a carefully, legally and patented documentation process, the equity in a home could be converted and used for a down payment turning a "No deal" into a "Go deal".

J.O.E.S. just may be the answer for stimulating a higher percentage of successful real estate transactions and keep Realtors smiling and profitable for years to come. Golden Pig Marketing has officially launched J.O.E.S. Program for Realtors across the country. Details are available by contacting Dave Salcido at Golden Pig Marketing at (801) 405-6844 or email dasal@netzero.net.

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Buyers and Realtors Warned to Have Foreclosure Homes Inspected Diligently

The California Real Estate Inspector's Association (CREIA), and Guaranteed Property Inspection, Inc., jointly warn buyers and their realtors that having a foreclosure home inspected diligently is as important as inspecting a home where the occupant homeowner is available -- maybe more so. Homes usually go into foreclosure because the owner can no longer afford the mortgage payments. As a result, maintenance and repairs get neglected as well. It is critical that buyers know the condition of the structure and all the major systems. A CREIA Certified Inspector will provide that information.

Irvine, CA (PRWEB) December 22, 2007 --The California Real Estate Inspector's Association (CREIA), and Guaranteed Property Inspection, Inc., jointly warn buyers and their realtors that having a foreclosure home inspected diligently is as important as inspecting a home where the occupant homeowner is available -- maybe more so. Steve Zivolich, a Certified CREIA inspector with Guaranteed Property Inspections, "Sellers are required to disclose all known significant defects. But, if a foreclosure home is owned by a bank, the bank has never lived in the property, so it is not likely there will be very much information disclosed. In this situation, it is especially important to take the necessary steps to know the true condition of the property," said Steve Zivolich, a Certified CREIA inspector with Guaranteed Property Inspections, Inc.

Homes usually go into foreclosure because the owner can no longer afford the mortgage payments. As a result, maintenance and repairs get neglected as well. It is critical that buyers know the condition of the structure and all the major systems. A CREIA Certified Inspector will provide that information.

Even if the bank is unwilling to negotiate over any discovered defects, the information the buyer receives from a thorough home inspection is invaluable in making an informed decision. And even if there are plans to do significant remodeling, why risk discovering problems with hidden safety defects, the furnace, foundation or structure after you close escrow and begin work? Better to eliminate any big surprises and know up front by getting a detailed home inspection.

Homebuyers and sellers are urged to retain the services of qualified inspectors trained and experienced in home inspection. It is also very important that the inspector be a member of a well-founded professional association such as CREIA. Established in 1976, CREIA is the largest and oldest state inspection association in the country. CREIA inspectors must adhere to CREIA's Code of Ethics and follow the Standards of Practice developed and maintained by the Association. Recognized by the State of California, these Standards of Practice are considered the source for Home Inspector Standard of Care by the real estate and legal communities.

About Guaranteed Property Inspection and Mold Investigation, Inc.:
Guaranteed Property Inspection and Mold Investigation, Inc., http://www.gpinspect.com, is located in Irvine, CA. Steve Zivolich, the senior inspector has conducted over 4,000 real estate and environmental investigations in southern California since 1998. Mr. Zivolich is a certified property and environmental inspector by the California Real Estate Inspector's Association, American Association of Home Inspectors, and the American Indoor Air Quality Council.

Press Contact
Steve Zivolich
Guaranteed Property Inspection and Mold Investigation, Inc.
Phone: (949)230-6800
Website: http://www.gpinspect.com

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Timber Frame Company Demonstrates Commitment to Conservation by Building Environmentally-Friendly Manufacturing Facility

Davis Frame Co., a well-respected timber frame home company, revealed plans to build an environmentally-friendly timber frame manufacturing facility in Claremont, New Hampshire.

Claremont, NH (PRWEB) December 22, 2007 -- Davis Frame Company Inc., an established New England manufacturer of timber frame homes, has revealed plans to build an environmentally-friendly timber frame manufacturing facility in Claremont, New Hampshire. The Davis Frame Company is designing their newest building to meet the high energy conservation and environmental standards required to be Silver-Certified by the U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system.

"The Davis Frame Company is committed to environmental conservation and stewardship. By designing and building the most energy-efficient and environmentally responsible shop that we can, we are trying to set a new standard for manufacturing," says Jeff Davis, cofounder of Davis Frame. "Aside from generating excitement and pride within our organization, we'll be preserving natural resources, reducing energy costs, improving workplace comfort and well-being, and limiting the impact of construction in our local environment."

"We also hope to demonstrate to others how far environmental design has come," adds Rick Bascom, co-owner of the company. "All of the methods we are incorporating in the construction of our new facility can be applied, in part or in whole, to the construction of beautiful, traditionally constructed timber frame homes. What many people don't realize is that environmental designs typically return enormous cost-savings in the long run because they use so much less energy."

The new shop space will provide approximately 13,000 square feet that will be used to house specialized machinery and to manufacture a wide range of timber frame products. There are significant benefits to manufacturing the component parts of timber frame buildings at an off-site facility such as this one. Because it offers a controlled environment, the advantages include improved overall construction quality, reduced site construction costs, and the ability to more easily control and reduce waste.

Environmentally-friendly aspects of the new Davis Frame Company shop's design include: a high percentage of recycled material, primarily in the steel and concrete of the structure; wood products certified by the Forest Stewardship Council; building materials with high insulation values to reduce heating and cooling costs and energy requirements; lighting engineered for efficiency and low energy use; low and no-VOC paints and adhesives; recycled and recyclable carpet tiles; low-flow bathroom fixtures; and on-site collection, storage and use of rainwater thanks to a rain capture system and rain gardens (beds planted with special vegetation that naturally filters and treats the water).

The LEED Green Building Rating System is a voluntary, consensus-based national standard for developing high-performance, sustainable buildings. The rating system was designed to promote buildings that are economically profitable, environmentally friendly and healthy for humans. For more information about the USGBC and the USGBC's LEED rating system, please visit www.usgbc.org.

About the Davis Frame Company:
Over two decades ago, Jeff Davis and Rick Bascom realized they shared a common dream: to build the finest custom-designed timber frame homes. Together they formed the Davis Frame Company. Both dedicated artisans, they have consistently attracted like-minded individuals to work with them who share the same ideals of quality, collaboration and an unrelenting passion for the trade. Every home by Davis Frame is both an expression of these values and a reflection of the owner's desires.

For more information on Davis Frame Company, or to purchase our timber frame book, please visit Davis Frame.

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Snap Up a Great Ski Vacation and Free Digital Camera

With ResortQuest, the nation's leader in vacation rentals, vacationers can create and capture wonderful ski trip memories. For a limited time, guests who book four or more nights at any ResortQuest ski vacation rental will receive a free digital camera

Denver, Colorado (PRWEB) December 22, 2007 -- With properties available in the West's top ski destinations, including Aspen, Snowmass, Breckenridge, Keystone, Steamboat and Telluride in Colorado, Park City, Deer Valley & The Canyons, Utah, and Sun Valley, Idaho, ResortQuest offers a variety of accommodations, including homes, condominiums and suites, with a wide selection of price points and amenities.

"Ski vacations are where some of the best memories are made," said Cheryl Spezia, corporate director of marketing for ResortQuest. "We hope our guests have the time of their lives and with their new digital camera they can relive the fun for years to come."

With ResortQuest, the nation's leader in vacation rentals, vacationers can create and capture wonderful ski trip memories. For a limited time, guests who book four or more nights at any ResortQuest ski vacation rental will receive a free digital camera.

ResortQuest ski destinations include:

Aspen/Snowmass, Colorado
The four mountains at Aspen/Snowmass provide activities for winter outdoor enthusiasts at any level. The pedestrian malls feature large selections of internationally famous boutiques and restaurants for après shopping and dining. Vacationers can find 122 rooms at the Inn at Aspen, 214 luxury condominiums and several exclusive vacation properties which all range from quite affordable accommodations to simply luxurious lodging with ResortQuest Aspen Snowmass.

Breckenridge, Colorado
Breckenridge ski area is a series of four interconnected peaks that provide over 2,400 acres of slopes, five world-class terrain parks and four new half-pipes. ResortQuest Breckenridge offers 399 properties in the most desirable locations. Lodging ranges from hotel rooms, studio to 4-bedroom condominiums and townhomes to private homes.

Keystone, Colorado
Keystone is the only resort in Summit County to offer night skiing and has opened the new Independence Bowl, 300 acres of expert skiing accessible by snowcat or hiking. Whether you're a budget-savvy vacationer or you prefer a lap-of-luxury vacation retreat, ResortQuest has your perfect Keystone lodging. With 50 properties including studios to 4-bedroom condominiums and townhomes, ResortQuest Keystone has it all.

Steamboat, Colorado
Steamboat is home to more winter Olympians than any other community in the world: an extraordinary mountain, Champagne PowderTM, and a friendly western town. With more than 265 vacation rentals to choose from, you'll find the perfect vacation rental to fit any style.

Telluride, Colorado
Telluride offers world-class skiing and non-stop cultural events and activities amidst astonishing natural beauty. ResortQuest Telluride offers lodging in the most-desirable and convenient locations. Properties range from hotels, studios, condominiums and townhomes to luxurious private homes.

Park City, Utah
The snow covered mountains of Park City attract skiers from across the country with excellent conditions, variety of mountains for beginners and experts, fantastic accommodations and activities. ResortQuest Park City manages more than 300 of the finest vacation rental properties in the Park City, Deer Valley® Resort and The Canyons Ski Resort areas. From quaint hotels and studios to the largest collection of four to seven bedroom exclusive vacation homes, ResortQuest offers great getaways for every type of traveler.

Sun Valley, Idaho
Sun Valley is home to the best skiing Idaho has to offer. Known for its conditions and beautiful accommodations, many skiers continue to select Sun Valley as the destination of choice for their vacation. ResortQuest Sun Valley offers 180 different properties including country homes minutes away from the slopes and ski-in/ski-out properties. Each property offers something a little different making it easy for travelers to find exactly what they are looking for.

Guest can mention promo code DIR CAM to book.

This offer is valid through 5/1/08 on new reservations only. Four-night minimum stay required. Blackout dates do apply and vary per destination. Please contact your specific location for more details. Camera will be provided at time of check-in. May not be combined with any other promotional offer. Subject to availability. Additional restrictions may apply.

About ResortQuest
ResortQuest, one of the nation's leading vacation rentals and resort real estate companies, provides a one-stop resource in North America's premier resort destinations, ResortQuest.com. ResortQuest is the largest marketer and management company of vacation condominiums and home rentals in the U.S. ResortQuest Real Estate is one of the nation's leading real estate companies focusing exclusively on resort properties, offering superior brokerage services in the country's premier beach, ski and golf destinations. For more information, visit ResortQuest.com.

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Rocco Basile Helps With Donations to Feed 800 at Children of the City Charity Holiday Food Drive

A Brooklyn, NY charity gives families encouragement and resources, hoping to give them a better tomorrow. Rocco Basile sits on the Board of Directors of both Children of the City and the Joe DiMaggio Committee for Xaverian High School, his Alma Mater. In November he helped with donations to feed 400 families at the Children of the City (childrenofthecity.org) annual food drive before Thanksgiving. Since its inception, Children of the City has reached thousands of children at home, school, and on the streets and playgrounds.

Brooklyn, NY (PRWEB) December 22, 2007 -- Rocco Basile sits on the Board of Directors of both Children of the City and the Joe DiMaggio Committee for Xaverian High School, his Alma Mater. In November he helped with donations to feed 400 families at the Children of the City (childrenofthecity.org) annual food drive before Thanksgiving. Since its inception, Children of the City has reached thousands of children at home, school, and on the streets and playgrounds.

"This year we went around to different food distributors and asked them to donate turkeys and canned foods. We obtained enough food to feed more than 800 people who my family and I along with other members of Children of the City helped distribute to the families," said Basile. "With support like this we can effectively reach and change the lives of many families, improving their quality of life by breaking the cyclical effects of poverty and giving them hope for their future."

For more than two decades since 1981, Children of the City has successfully served the underprivileged children and families in the inner-city communities of Southwest Brooklyn, helping them overcome welfare and poverty and become homeowners, businesspeople, and more. Many families have turned away from lifestyles of violence and gang activity and have overcome substance abuse. They are now pouring time back into the community by volunteering.

Children of the City's team includes many certified professionals, along with 50 highly committed and trained volunteers who visit about one thousand children each month. During the year the organization maintains current information on over 500 families in the community, giving them encouragement and resources, and hoping to give them a better tomorrow.

For the last 12 years Basile has been spending more time doing charity work. One of several life altering moments happened to Basile after he read a passage from Steven Covey's book, The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, which helps people in achieving interdependent effectiveness by offering seven principles.

Covey asks readers to begin with the end in mind and imagine your own funeral where your friends, family and community members are giving eulogies. He asks that you imagine what they will say. Did you live a life that you could be proud of? What kind of friend were you? What kind of brother were you?

This was an epiphany for Rocco Basile, as he realized that there was a time in his life when nobody would have come to his funeral, never mind speaking at it.

Basile said, "This concept has helped me repair many broken relationships. This has changed the way I treat others. Relationships are the source of my happiness."

Now one of the elements that Rocco Basile has realized is important for for change to appear in the world is education. He firmly believes that educating our youth is the foundation of prosperity and being a role model gives them a structure to follow for a more fulfilling life.

Basile asked himself, "What is my talent and how can I serve? He decided, "I can serve by sharing my experiences, lessons learned from my mistakes and showing others how to live a life of ethics, morals and a strong sense of principal. There is tranquility and happiness in a life that you can be proud of. "

Rocco Basile and his colleagues and family at Basile Builders Group are an important part of his life. In fact, he is also a proud father and husband with two little girls; his second daughter, Olivia, was born on this last Thanksgiving Day.

About Rocco Basile
Rocco Basile graduated from Brooklyn, New York-based Xaverian High School, then received a degree in Accounting from New York University (1990) and attended graduate courses at St. John's University for Finance. He currently works in his family's business, The Basile Builders Group, and is married with two daughters. An inspiring example of someone who has learned from his mistakes, Rocco Basile has paid his dues and earned the respect of many.

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Holiday Jeers

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Buyers Searching for Their Next Home or Investment Property in Florida Has Just Gotten Easier

Buyers can find their next home or investment property in the Northeast Florida real estate area without giving out your personal information, no hassles and using the latest Google mapping and search criteria technology.

Ponte Vedra Beach, FL (PRWEB) December 21, 2007 -- The Phyllis Frankel Realty Group has implemented one of the most sophisticated and easiest ways for buyers to search for their next home or real estate investment property in all of the Northeast Florida area.

Buyers can now search for their next home or property without giving their personal information. The real estate buyer can now search in peace with no harassment by Realtors trying to gain their business. They will actually be able to see the home and its picture on a map before they look at the details.

It is known that internet users love the fact that searching for homes or other types of property on the web is all about pictures and other visual aids. The Frankel Realty Group also knows that Google has one of the most innovating ways of mapping. Combining the latest mapping technology from Google and the Phyllis Frankel Realty Group's expertise, they have developed something extraordinary in store for today's home buyers.

The suspense is building, isn't it?

Take a look at their newly developed Northeast Florida real estate search. It's so easy... a cave man could do it.

Most real estate property search sites are limited to the amount of ways home or property buyers can narrow their search. The Phyllis Frankel Realty Group has provided a number of ways of serching for their next home or real estate investment property.

To make it simple, the Frankel Realty Group has provided some unique ways to search for a home, condo or other types of property. Buyers can search by school, a particular neighborhood, or by a Northeast Florida County, to name a few. The counties that are included in this Florida real estate area are Baker County, Clay County, Duval County (otherwise known as Jacksonville Florida), Nassau County, Putnam County and St. John's County.

Buyers will find that out of these counties the Jacksonville real estate area is among one of the most popular areas. Some of the additional popular areas also include Ponte Vedra and Ponte Vedra Beach and all the Northeast Florida Beaches.

Buyers can also narrow their search by city, zip code, specific address, or a specific MLS number.

What is really fascinating is that as they narrow their search by additional criteria such as property type, price range, beds, baths, square feet and other distinguishing features, the amount of homes will decrease on the map leaving them with only the ones that meet all their criteria.

The Phyllis Frankel Realty Group suggests that home and property buyers do not hesitate in trying out this innovative way to find their next home, condo, or other type of real estate property.

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Away: A Getaway That Happens to Include a Theater

Kim Clark and David Fink live above their performance space in Three Oaks, Mich.
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A Getaway That Happens to Include a Theater

Kim Clark and David Fink live above their performance space in Three Oaks, Mich.
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Costa Rica Power Team® Launches Certified Green® Environmental Certification Program

Certified Green® features 12 point environmental checklist.

San Jose, Costa Rica (PRWEB) December 21, 2007 -- The Costa Rica Power Team, a unit of San Jose based Crystal Clear Properties (www.deededparadise.com), announced today its "Certified Green" Environmental Standards Program.

In keeping with its corporate commitment to maintain high levels of environmental awareness, the real estate sales company instituted its twelve point "Certified Green" program. According to Jason LaFlesch, the President of the Costa Rica Power Team, before the company becomes associated with any new community development, it makes sure that the community's development plan adheres to the protocols set forth in the "Certified Green" program.

"As a company, we are involved in Costa Rica because we love the country. Like our buyers and certainly like the citizens of our host country, we enjoy all Costa Rica has to offer - its natural beauty, its wildlife, its fantastic way of life. Through our "Certified Green" program we are doing our part to ensure that Costa Rica remains the attractive, natural place that it is", Mr. LaFlesch said.

Mr. LaFlesch went on to detail many of the key components of the "Certified Green" program. These include the setting aside of ample open space for recreation and the maintenance of natural wildlife habitats, soil erosion safeguards, preservation of wetlands and aquifer regeneration watersheds, self-contained or municipal utilities, and other natural features of the land including steep slope guidelines and the maintenance of natural geologic contours. The program also will impose strict air quality initiatives in order to limit the carbon footprint resulting from human activity.

"The Costa Rica Power Team is taking the lead in setting the standard for responsible development in Costa Rica. We encourage other developers and sales companies to adopt our standards and earn "Certified Green" designation", Mr. LaFlesch noted. "Our Certified Green program can be adopted and applied by developers worldwide," Mr. LaFlesch added.

Bill Deegan, the Costa Rica Power Team's Vice President of Sales and Marketing, said that the Power Team created the standards after many years experience working with environmental professionals in the United States and Costa Rica. "We are setting the bar pretty high for ourselves. Costa Rica's environmental future depends on responsible stewardship of the land," Mr. Deegan said.

The Costa Rica Power Team recently sold out its 262 unit single family home community near Playa Bejuco in the Central Pacific region of Costa Rica. Tim Kopatich, the company's Vice President of Operations said that two new communities will be coming on-line in late February 2008. Monterey will offer 300 single family homes in a new community near Playa Bejuco; Miramar will be comprised of 200 building lots in a master planned subdivision near Puntarenas. Both properties adhere to the company's "Certified Green" environmental standards, Mr. Kopatich noted.

The Costa Rica Power Team is the largest Real Estate Consulting Firm in the Central American nation of Costa Rica. It specializes in beach front, ocean view, resort style single family home and condominium communities.

For more information, please contact Jason LaFlesch at 602-369-4663.

CONTACT
Jason LaFlesch
Certified Green® Environmental Certification Program
Costa Rica Power Team USA
840 E McKellips Drive Suite 110
Mesa, Arizona 85203
480-497-5700
602-369-4663
http://deededparadise.com/

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Kitsap County Association of REALTORS® to Host Luxury Homes Designation Program

Local Realtors have agreed to host the Accredited Luxury Home Specialist (ALHS) program, a designation distributed by REALTYU the largest network of real estate educators in the nation. The program will be delivered on February 12 and 13, 2008 at the association's office located at 3689 NW. Munson St., Silverdale, WA 98383.

(PRWEB) December 21, 2007 -- Local Realtors have agreed to host the Accredited Luxury Home Specialist (ALHS) program, a designation distributed by REALTYU the largest network of real estate educators in the nation. The program will be delivered on February 12 and 13, 2008 at the association's office located at 3689 NW. Munson St., Silverdale, WA 98383.

The Accredited Luxury Home Specialist designation is awarded to real estate practitioners by the Luxury Home Council®, an organization of real estate agents and brokers who specialize in selling luxury homes. As the housing market has changed over the years, many real estate professionals have found that by specializing in a specific niche of the real estate market they are better able to assist their clients.

"The agents who attend this course are committed to increasing their level of service to buyers and sellers within the luxury housing market," said Jim Remley, Luxury Home Council founder.

According to the Luxury Home Council's annual survey of its membership, the average luxury home specialist reports an annual sales volume of just over $7 million dollars per year, or nearly three times that of an average real estate agent.

"Our members represent the best the industry has to offer. They are completely dedicated to helping their affluent clients achieve their real estate dreams," added Remley.

The two day course includes information on national and local housing trends, specialized luxury buyer and seller needs, development and delivery of unique services, representation, liability and risk management, negotiating, builder services and marketing.

For more information about the Luxury Home Council visit:
http://www.luxuryhomecouncil.com

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State Net Analysts Release their Preview of 2008's Hottest Legislative Topics

With 2008 only weeks away, State Net, the online legislative information service, has released Part I of its annual preview of key issues lawmakers will face in the coming year. Part II of the review will be released on Monday, Dec. 24.

(PRWEB) December 21, 2007 -- With 2008 only weeks away, State Net, the online legislative information service, has released Part I of its annual preview of key issues lawmakers will face in the coming year. Part II of the review will be released on Monday, Dec. 24.

According to Rich Ehisen, editor of State Net's Capitol Journal and co-author of the preview, "With Washington stuck in partisan-fueled gridlock, states are taking on more and more of the critical issues that once fell to the federal government. That means state legislatures in 2008 will face an ever widening spectrum of difficult problems, from healthcare woes to illegal immigration.

The topics State Net experts preview this week include:

Foreclosure/Bankruptcy/Lending - Many proposed state measures deal with foreclosures, future mortgage lending and credit. Specifically, proposed measures are providing for free mortgage foreclosure counseling and education to homeowners who have defaulted or are in danger of defaulting on the mortgages on their homes, as well as setting certification standards for such counselors. Other proposals will require loan applicants for complex or nontraditional home loans to receive consumer counseling before the closing date. States are also looking at a new issue: discharged debts under bankruptcy still being reported as live and collectible, prompting them to be grabbed up by bankruptcy-debt buyers.

Hiring Immigrants/E-Verify/Sanctuary Cities - States considered over 1,400 immigration-related bills in 2007, and many expect a similar number to go before lawmakers in 2008. But states and municipalities are also responding in wildly different ways to undocumented workers. Lawmakers in at least a dozen states are mulling whether to introduce anti-illegal immigration measures similar to those adopted in 2007 in OKLAHOMA and ARIZONA allowing police to detain illegals and exposing employers to state fines and civil liability for hiring undocumented workers.

Physician Gifts: Increasing numbers of hospitals, healthcare systems, and states are beginning to regulate drug company "promotions" to physicians and pharmacy benefit managers. MINNESOTA has already set limits on gifts, while at least 13 other states have similar bills that will be considered in 2008.

Other issues covered in the report include legislation related to global climate change, universal healthcare coverage, plastic recycling and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).

Go to http://www.statenet.com/capitol_journal/08-06-2007/html to view the entire countdown.

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Tri City Association of REALTORS to Host Luxury Homes Designation Program in Kennewick, WA

Local Realtors have agreed to host the Accredited Luxury Home Specialist (ALHS) program, a designation distributed by REALTYU the largest network of real estate educators in the nation. The program will be delivered on January 16 and 17, 2008 at the Tri City Association of REALTORS office; located at 7151 W. Clearwater, Kennewick, WA 99336.

(PRWEB) December 21, 2007 -- Local Realtors have agreed to host the Accredited Luxury Home Specialist (ALHS) program, a designation distributed by REALTYU the largest network of real estate educators in the nation. The program will be delivered on January 16 & 17, 2008 at the Tri City Association of REALTORS office; located at 7151 W. Clearwater, Kennewick, WA 99336.

The Accredited Luxury Home Specialist designation is awarded to real estate practitioners by the Luxury Home Council® an organization of real estate agents and brokers who specialize in selling luxury homes. As the housing market has changed over the years many real estate professionals have found that by specializing in a specific niche of the real estate market they are better able to assist their clients.

"The agents who attend this course are committed to increasing their level of service to buyers and sellers within the luxury housing market," said Jim Remley, Luxury Home Council founder.

According to the Luxury Home Council's annual survey of it membership the average luxury home specialist reports an annual sales volume of just over $7 million dollars per year, or nearly three time that of an average real estate agent.

"Our members represent the best the industry has to offer. They are completely dedicated to helping their affluent clients achieve their real estate dreams," added Remley.

The two day course includes information on national and local housing trends, specialized luxury buyer and seller needs, development and delivery of unique services, representation, liability and risk management, negotiating, builder services and marketing.

For more information about the Luxury Home Council visit:
http://www.luxuryhomecouncil.com

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Mortgage Company Now Brokers Rural Housing Loans in Rural Areas

AAXA Discount Mortgage, a leading discount mortgage company, is now brokering USDA rural housing loans to homebuyers in rural areas of the country who have little money to put down.

Wilmington, NC (PRWEB) December 21, 2007 -- The recent home lending credit crunch has made it more difficult for individuals to secure the financing they need to purchase property. Homebuyers with less than perfect credit who have little money for their down payments find themselves struggling to find viable home financing options. AAXA is now offering USDA rural housing loans to assist clients in finding 100 percent home loan options at rates comparable to traditional conventional financing.

AAXA's lenders offer secure, fixed rate 30 year USDA rural housing loans with no PMI (Private Mortgage Insurance). These loans may be for up to 102 percent of the appraised value or sales price (whichever is lower). There is a 2 percent guarantee fee which can be rolled into the loan amount. This option allows borrowers to finance this expense into the loan amount rather than having to pay the money out-of-pocket. Another major benefit of this program is that sellers can assist with paying the buyer's closing costs.

Eligible borrowers must be U.S. citizens, qualified aliens, or be legally admitted to the U.S. for permanent residence in order to potentially qualify. Currently, our lender's programs are available for primary residences in rural areas including open country and places with populations under twenty-five thousand residents. Additional requirements and restrictions may apply.

About AAXA Discount Mortgage:
AAXA Discount Mortgage has been offering its clients some of the best mortgage rates and lowest closing costs in the Nation since 2000. AAXA conducts business in twenty-six states and is headquartered in Wilmington, NC. The company also has full service offices in Arizona, South Carolina and Texas. AAXA uses state-of-the-art technology to simplify the lending process and drive down the cost of home financing. The company works with some of the country's largest and most progressive wholesale lending institutions to ensure that its customers have access to some of the most competitive pricing and programs in the marketplace. Product offerings include traditional conventional financing such as 30 year mortgages and 15 year home loans, as well as, interest only loans, adjustable rate mortgages, jumbo loans, lot loans and second mortgages.

For more information on AAXA Discount Mortgage and its USDA rural housing loan programs, visit www.forthebestrate.com

Contact:
Nathaniel Criss
AAXA Discount Mortgage, Inc
www.forthebestrate.com
Toll Free: 877.RATE.LOW
Local: 910.796.7122
Wilmington, NC 28403

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North Rim's First Park in Bend Oregon Now Open for Residents

Cascade Mountain views, spacious gathering places and a recycled tennis court are just some of the amenities at the private park.

Bend, Oregon (PRWEB) December 21, 2007 -- North Rim, a community that features one-acre and larger premier homesites on Bend Oregon's Awbrey Butte, today announced the North Rim Park project has been completed. The private park will serve residents of North Rim with a tennis court, picnic seating area, open spaces and trails. The park was designed by Drake Design Group and constructed by Botanical Developments.

Romy Mortensen, vice president of sales and marketing for Brooks Resources Corporation, a Central Oregon real estate developer, which is developing North Rim, said, "This park will be a great amenity for our residents at North Rim and give them a fabulous outdoor space in which to gather and play. We are really pleased with the way the park showcases the native high desert landscaping, which is a key part of the concept of the North Rim community as a whole."

The park features native plantings and rock outcroppings, along with erosion control elements to help stabilize the area on which the project sits. An open round pavilion area sits on the edge of the park, overlooking the Cascade Mountain range and the Deschutes River.

The North Rim Park tennis court was designed and constructed by Cushion Courts of Oregon, which has patented its court building process using a recycled tire surface on asphalt. The recycled tire surface protects the court from the sun's UV rays, keeping it from cracking, as well as providing a low impact surface for players. More information can be found by calling 541.550.0941 or cushiontenniscourts4u@msn.com.

More About North Rim
At the northern tip of Awbrey Butte inside the city limits of Bend, Oregon, lies the private and serene park-like setting for the North Rim Community. Developed by Brooks Resources Corporation, this 200-acre community with minimum one-acre homesites will appeal to those who long for a quiet locale where nature and technology are uniquely blended. North Rim will maintain surroundings that blend into the natural landscape and preserve the unique character of the high desert, while simultaneously providing the first fiber optic connection to an entire residential community in Bend. The spectacular homeowners' lodge, designed by renowned architect Thomas Hacker, is the focal point of the community, giving residents a special place to meet and relax. Residents will appreciate the stunning views and numerous trails that lead through the development to the Deschutes River and its extensive trail system. www.northrimbend.com

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Propertymartoverseas.com Launches New Agent Mini-Sites

2007 has been more than an eventful year for Propertymartoverseas.com. The launch of the new-look website on September 17 started the ball rolling into the second phase of development. With a new design, an array of new features and over 90,000 overseas properties ... the new look Propertymartoverseas.com, now an award winning website, just keeps getting better and better.

Manchester, UK (PRWEB) December 21, 2007 -- 2007 has been more than an eventful year for Propertymartoverseas.com. The launch of the new-look website on September 17 started the ball rolling into the second phase of development. With a new design, an array of new features and over 90,000 overseas properties ... the new look Propertymartoverseas.com, now an award winning website, just keeps getting better and better.

However, things just got better again. Propertymartoverseas.com is now offering each estate agent the chance to showcase their own properties in a personal online shop window, with everything they need to sell their properties in one place. The first step is the brand new Estate Agents Directory.

The brand new Estate Agents Directory allows consumers to use a keyword search such as searching for Property in Spain, or "Property in France", similar to that found on Google or Yahoo which allows consumers to search by agent name, by town, by country or even by a specific word found within an agent profile. The search tool allows consumers to receive more specific results generated by their own specific keyword searches.

The Google-style search has been designed to be as easy to use as possible, with over 90,000 properties from 70 different countries to choose from, users will now find it much easier to find their ideal property.

An agents "mini-site" can be found in two different ways. The user can either use the "Google-style" keyword search, or choose to browse the directory of agents. From here the user is able to choose an agents site which will offer them everything from a full portfolio of properties with images to full contact details.

Within each mini-site, full contact details are visible at all times and each property in the profile is a simple click away. By using filters and tags, consumers can find the type of property they are looking for at the click of a button.

Maybe you're looking for a rental property in Spain; a farmhouse in France; a holiday villa in Florida or an apartment in Turkey. Search results with all agents offering theses properties can be found at easy reach simply by typing in your specific requirements.

Knight Knox International, are using their new agent mini-site to showcase their range of bargain plots in Turkey, but at the simply click of a button you can also view their properties in Dubai or even Portugal for the same price.

Gary Heginbottom, CEO and Founder of Propertymartoverseas.com commented: "The new mini-sites are beneficial for both agents and consumers alike. They offer the agent their own mini-website where they can showcase all their properties in one place; as for the consumers -- the mini-sites makes searching for your ideal property even easier."

Knight Knox International are not the only real estate agents to embrace this new section of the Propertymartoverseas.com website, Properties Abroad are using their mini-site to showcase their many properties in various areas of Spain including Marbella and Alicante.

Tickle International Properties have taken full advantage of this fantastic opportunity, showcasing their range of properties in emerging markets such as Brazil and Budapest.

"Now it simply couldn't be easier to showcase your properties. We offer agents the chance to sit back comfortable in the knowledge all their properties are in one place, being seen by a wider global audience" concludes Mr. Heginbottom.
Notes to Editors:

Any other queries, please contact: editorial@propertymartoverseas.com

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High & Low | Hudson Riverfront In Greene County: On the Water, Away From the Tracks

Two homes on the Hudson, at two very different prices.
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On the Water, Away From the Tracks

Two homes on the Hudson, at two very different prices.
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Breaking Ground: The Artesana Rosewood Residences and Lodge Kura Hulanda & Beach Club

A new resort in a historic city and a Caribbean location with residences.
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The Artesana Rosewood Residences and Lodge Kura Hulanda & Beach Club

A new resort in a historic city and a Caribbean location with residences.
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Searching Across the Border

Second-home shoppers should beware of those who say, “This is how we do it here.”
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Searching Across the Border

Second-home shoppers should beware of those who say, “This is how we do it here.”
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Your Second Home | Canada and Mexico: Searching Across the Border

Second-home shoppers should beware of those who say, “This is how we do it here.”
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