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Norfolk, VA (PRWEB) November 17, 2011

Homes.com, one of the nation’s largest online destinations for real estate listings, announced today the expansion of its mobile suite with the release of its iPad application for home and rental searches. Considered to be the most comprehensive real estate search application on the market to date, the Homes.com iPad application joins the company’s widely successful release of home search apps for iPhone, Blackberry, Windows 7 and Android users.

Homes.com’s iPad app has been specifically designed to provide home buyers and renters with an intuitive, highly targeted and easily navigable property search experience, complete with extensive listing details, powerful sort and filter tools, sweeping photos, interactive maps, driving directions, favorite property management and share features, an integrated real estate agent search and more valuable home search tools for nearly four million property listings.

Additionally, to further assist home buyers and renters in their home search, the Homes.com iPad app offers several innovative features not currently available in other iPad real estate search apps. These include a quick toggle to view listings for sale or rent, seamlessly integrated with home values and a readily-accessible mortgage calculator, allowing home seekers to easily determine their estimated monthly payment.

Specific features of the Homes.com iPad app allow users to:

New York, NY (PRWEB) November 23, 2011

With the holiday season a special time for family, how about spending a chilly December night cuddled together sharing something magical? Bona Vita by author Ross Moschitto will deliver an entertaining and worthwhile experience between the generations that can help make this holiday season stand out as your most memorable yet.

A must-read for all ages, Bona Vita is nostalgic for the older generation, filled with childhood memories for the middle generation, and provides story time for the younger generation. This slim volume follows Ross Moschitto as he recalls in detail memorable events from his everyday life everything from what it was like to grow up on his familys farm in Atwater, California, to his contribution to the war effort during WWII. Recounting how close he was to becoming a catcher with the New York Yankees before a season-ending injury closed the door on his opportunity, he also expresses the joy he felt when his son, Ross Moschitto Jr., replaced All-Star Mickey Mantle in centerfield for the Yankees in 1965.

Moschittos multi-faceted book is a love story that follows his emotional journey from his wedding day to the births of his children. It is also a biography that traces Moschittos day-to-day activities from his farm work as a young boy to the success he found after starting his own real-estate brokerage firm. Finally, it is an important life lesson reminding the reader of the value of a good education, hard work, and a strong family life in building success and happiness. Moschittos story also serves as a history lesson, by revisiting some of the most difficult times in our nations history, like the Great Depression and World War II.

Moschittos inviting writing style makes you feel like you are listening to your own grandpa tell what it was like when he was growing up. Moschitto even makes one reference to the mile long walk to school, day and night, rain or shine, cold or hot (pg. 11).

Bona Vita is an easy and pleasurable read, even for those who are still new to delving into biographies and memoirs.

Bona Vita is currently available for purchase in either hardcover or as a digital download from http://www.Lulu.com

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Houston, Texas (PRWEB) November 20, 2011

HomeStart Capital, located in Bellaire, Texas, is a Houston-area mortgage broker specializing in home mortgage, mortgage refinance and construction loans since 2007. Their licensed mortgage lenders assist consumers in finding the right loan or mortgage product for their needs.

In an effort to create a more appealing image for todays mortgage consumer, HomeStart Capital recently chose Houston web design and inbound marketing agency Adhere Creative to revamp their brand. Adhere Creative’s leading team of marketing professionals incorporates web design, graphic design and brand development expertise for a holistic approach to each brand redesign project.

In partnership with Adhere Creative, HomeStart embarked on a total branding makeover in an effort to attract potential clients and convert them into actionable leads. The project includes an updated website design, a fresh look for their marketing materials and a modern new logo.

All brand components such as business cards, envelopes and letterheads are now designed to reflect the new image. The retooled website design, created by the Adhere Creative team, is more user-friendly and visually attractive. Improvements include an easy-to-navigate home page where visitors can get instant access to rate quotes, a personal mortgage specialist and mortgage information. They can also make online payments or even apply for a loan quickly and conveniently.

Other new features include a blog page and social media access that allow visitors to get and share information about financial topics with the click of a button.

In addition, realtors interested in partnering with HomeStart Capital can now easily find the information they need to get started, right from the home page.

Daniel Jara, Partner at HomeStart Capital, believes that this brand redesign will help his company reach out more effectively to both new and existing customers. He states, From all of us at HomeStart Capital we thank [Adhere Creative] for making our goal of rebranding our company and launching a new website a reality. It has been an awesome experience and we look forward to reconnecting with our current clients and marketplace with our new identity and web design.

To the Adhere Creative team he says, Great work! We’re looking forward to working on future HomeStart Capital marketing projects with your team.

The experience was also a gratifying one for the marketing specialists at Adhere Creative. Jon Feagain, Art Director at Adhere Creative, comments, Working with HomeStart Capital on this project was a lot of fun. The team over there is full of energy and as a designer, it was a pleasure reflecting that in their new brand components.”

The website redesign for HomeStart Capital is another success story for Adhere Creative, and a fresh start for the HomeStart brand. By giving customers better access to the products and services they need to make smart financial decisions, this branding makeover will help HomeStart improve their service to Houston-area residents, and make the dream of home ownership an affordable one for both first-time buyers and refinancers.

Adhere Creative, a Houston web design, branding, and inbound marketing agency, specializes in results-driven marketing initiatives for the Houston business community.

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Long Island, NY (PRWEB) November 17, 2011

NY real estate appraisal experts Appraisal Source reveal a new trend in the real estate market. Previously only used by buyers, now home sellers are paying for their own independent real estate appraisals prior to putting their homes up for sale.

Homeowners have traditionally relied on real estate agents to guide them in the pricing of their home, while real estate appraisers are usually associated with the home buyer and their mortgage lender.

However, in these uncertain times when every dollar counts more homeowners are opting for the opinion of an independent professional real estate appraiser to help guide their critical pricing decisions, reports New York appraiser Appraisal Source.

Why is a correct home valuation so critical?

Most real estate professionals would say that pricing a home too high can be as damaging as pricing it too low. Sitting on the market for too long can make a property less appealing to potential buyers.

Choosing the right price can be a very difficult decision. The key is to find a balance between optimizing revenue while also still being competitive with the other homes for sale in the market.

It all starts with one important question: “What is my home actually worth?”

To sell a home in a reasonable period of time and get as much money for it as possible sellers need the most accurate possible answer to that question.

So, who should a seller trust to answer that question – a real estate salesperson or a real estate appraiser?

Traditionally, homeowners have turned to their real estate agent. But that is changing, as they realize that agents are not only less qualified to value a home, but it is also in their interests to sell the home for less than it is worth.

In most states in the U.S., a person with absolutely no real estate experience can become a fully licensed real estate salesperson in a matter of weeks, while it typically takes a minimum of 2 – 3 years for someone to become a fully licensed real estate appraiser.

Critically, while the average real estate agent sells less than 10 homes per year, an average real estate appraiser will typically value 200 – 300 individual homes over the same period.

The bottom line is that the average real estate appraiser is likely to have far better training and far more experience in property valuation than the typical real estate agent.

Are my agent’s interests aligned with mine?

It is easy to assume a real estate agent will naturally put the seller’s best interests first. A real estate agent works on commission, so they only get paid if their client’s home is sold. And the more it sells for the more commission they get. So surely the agent will push for the highest sale price.

Because of the commission structure in and between most real estate offices, even though you might agree to pay your agent a 5% commission for selling your home, in reality, they will often end up receiving as little as 1%.

Say a real estate agent prices and sells a house at $ 500,000.

With a typical commission agreement of 5%, the commission paid to the real estate agent is $ 25,000. But the listing agent’s office usually only gets half of that – so, $ 12,500 goes to the listing agent’s office and the other $ 12,500 goes to the office of the agent that brought the buyer to the house.

Further, the listing agent usually only gets about half of the money that was paid to his or her office (the rest goes to their broker). That leaves the agent with only around $ 6,250 – or 1.25% of the actual selling price.

What if the agent priced the same home for $ 520,000… $ 20,000 more than in the first scenario? The agent will only make about an extra $ 250 for earning the seller an extra $ 20,000.

In his paper How Much Value Do Real Estate Brokers Add? A Case Study Stanford economist B. Douglas Bernheim finds that…

Because the relationship between the homeowner and the broker resembles a classical principal-agent problem, the broker may not deploy services in ways that promote the sellers interests. (http://www.nber.org/papers/w13796)

“The truth is, there is little incentive for the real estate agent to fight to sell a home for its true market value. It is easier and safer for your agent to price a home beneath its market value, in order to make sure it gets sold and they get paid,” says appraiser Kevin Donegan. “That’s why we are getting more requests for home appraisals from homeowners than ever before.”

Source: Appraisal Source, Appraisal Source

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Lee’s Summit, MO (PRWEB) November 18, 2011

According to a recent article on CNN How to rescue the housing market: Foreclosures! the nation is in the midst of a housing crisis which has the real estate market teetering on the edge. During this struggling housing market and a down economy, Cynda “Sells” Rader pens Insider Secrets: Sell Real Estate Like A Pro (published by AuthorHouse), a new book of advice to help anyone looking to break into, or improve their stake in, the real estate business.

Insider Secrets is a comprehensive guide to a successful real estate career. Clear and concise, it contains the basics for new agents, insights for the more experienced agent and help from the pros.

Some of the secrets readers will discover include:

Miami, Florida (PRWEB) November 21, 2011

Sales of existing single-family homes in the Miami Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) rose 41 percent in October, from 546 to 769, compared to October 2010, according to the 25,000-member MIAMI Association of REALTORS and the local Multiple Listing Service (MLS) systems. Sales of existing condominiums increased 63 percent, from 739 to 1,202, compared to October 2010.

Statewide sales increased 13 percent to 13,755 for single-family homes and 12 percent to 6,132 for condominiums compared to October 2010. Nationally, sales of existing single-family homes, townhomes, condominiums, and co-ops rose 1.4 percent from the previous month and were 13.5 percent above October 2010, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR).

We are encouraged by the record-breaking performance of the Miami real estate market this year, said Jack H. Levine, 2011 Chairman of the Board of the MIAMI Association of REALTORS. Rising demand and limited supply is yielding higher average and median sales prices, and we expect to see double-digit price appreciation in 2012.

International Buyers Fuel Cash Transactions

The percentage of cash transactions rose to 64 percent, up one percent compared to the previous month. Cash sales accounted for 43 percent of single-family and 77 percent of condominium closings. Nearly 90 percent of international buyers in Florida purchase properties all cash. Nationally, all-cash sales accounted for 29 percent of transactions, reflecting the stronger presence of international buyers in the Miami real estate market.

Condominium Prices Rise Again

The effect of short sales and foreclosures on the median and average sales prices for both single-family homes and condominiums has lessened particularly in some areas of the county. In October, 57 percent of all closed residential sales in Miami-Dade County were distressed, including REOs (bank-owned properties) and short sales, compared to 61 percent in October 2010 and 60 percent the previous month.

In October, the median sales price for condominiums rose for the third consecutive month. The median sales price of condominiums in October increased eight percent to $ 117,900. The median sales price of single-family homes decreased 12 percent to $ 174,600 from a year earlier.

Miami is an enviable position, leading the nation in the real estate market recovery, said 2011 MIAMI Association of REALTORS Residential President Ralph E. De Martino. International buyers continue to play a major role in fueling the local market strengthening. Demand for local properties from domestic and foreign buyers will result in the local market outperforming the nation long into the future.

Statewide median sales prices decreased four percent to $ 131,200 for single-family homes and increased nine percent to $ 87,800 for condominiums. The national median existing-home price for all housing types was $ 161,600 in October, down 5.8 percent from October 2010.

The average sales prices for single-family homes in Miami-Dade County increased 6.5 percent, from $ 266,726 in October 2010 to $ 282,947 in October 2011. The average sales price for condominiums increased 14.3 percent, from $ 197,811 in October 2010 to $ 226,151 last month.

Inventory Continues Sharp Decline

The inventory of residential listings in Miami-Dade County has dropped 38 percent, from 24,501 to 15,127 active listings, in the last year. Compared to the previous month, the total inventory of homes dropped one percent from 15,264. Since August 2008, existing housing inventory has decreased more than 65 percent, down from 43,100.

Total housing inventory nationally fell 2.2 percent to million at the end of October compared to the previous month.

Note: Statistics in this news release may vary depending on reporting dates.

About the MIAMI Association of REALTORS

The MIAMI Association of REALTORS was chartered by the National Association of Realtors in 1920 and is celebrating more than 90 years of service to Realtors, the buying and selling public, and the communities in South Florida. Comprised of four organizations, the Residential Association, the Realtors Commercial Alliance, the Broward County Board of Governors, and the International Council, it represents more than 25,000 real estate professionals in all aspects of real estate sales, marketing, and brokerage. It is the largest local association in the National Association of Realtors, and has partnerships with more than 60 international organizations worldwide. MIAMIs official website is http://www.miamire.com.

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Norfolk, Va (PRWEB) November 22, 2011

Equipment Web Services (EWS), a division of Dominion Enterprises, has partnered up with Omega Lift, a North American manufacturer of rough terrain and multi-directional forklifts, to strengthen manufacturer-to-dealer relationships and increase the web presence of Omega dealers. EWS specializes in web solutions and strategies for the equipment, agricultural, and truck industries.

The time spent on the Internet has exponentially increased as new features and capabilities allow the end user to accomplish more at their convenience. According to Gian Fulgoni, comScore co-founder and chairman, states Technology has changed the way consumers behave, and increasingly they are opting for the convenience and pricing advantages offered by the online channel.1

EWS encourages businesses to exert the same amount of effort in maintaining and reenergizing their websites as they do their physical locations. As an Omega Lift partner, EWS provides their dealer network with unique websites in tandem with comprehensive training and the tools necessary to monitor their successsuch as inventory management, lead generation, and lead management.

EWS partnerships have proven to strengthen relationships with manufacturer and dealers while increasing a dealers revenue. In addition, dealer websites gain credibility as EWS complies with both Omega Lift brand standards and their dealers. EWS and Omega Lift have a shared goal in assisting the dealer in being successful.

We are pleased to work with Omega Lift and its dealer network. We believe that our partnership will lead to greater brand awareness which will ultimately translate to the dealer bottom line -Jennie Davis, OEM relationship manager of Equipment Web Services.

Partnering with EWS gives Omega Lift the opportunity to present our brand to a bigger audience with a consistent message, look and feel. I am confident our dealers will generate new sales for their dealerships and for us through our support of the EWS products- John Baker, Sales director of Omega Lift.

1. Amazon Sites Visited by 1 in 5 Global Internet Users in June. comScore, August 2011. http://www.comscore.com/Press_Events/Press_Releases/2011/8/Amazon_Sites_Visited_by_1_in_5_Global_Internet_Users_in_June

About Equipment Web Services

Equipment Web Services (http://www.equipmentwebservices.com), a division of Dominion Enterprises, is a leading Internet solutions provider for the heavy equipment and trailer industries. Headquartered in Norfolk, Va., it is part of the Commercial Web Services (http://www.commercialwebservices.com) family that includes Truck Web Services (http://www.truckwebservices.com) and Agricultural Web Services (http://www.agriculturalwebservices.com). For more information about Equipment Web Services, call toll-free 1-866-529-6008 or visit http://www.equipmentwebservices.com.

Dominion Enterprises is a leading marketing services and publishing company serving the automotive, recreational and commercial vehicle, real estate, apartment rental, employment, parenting, travel, and daily deals industries. The companys businesses provide a comprehensive suite of technology-based marketing solutions including Internet advertising, lead generation, CRM, website design and hosting, and data management services. The company has more than 60 market-leading websites reaching more than 20.9 million unique visitors monthly, and more than 280 magazines with a weekly circulation of 2.4 million. Headquartered in Norfolk, Va., the company has 3,300 employees in more than 186 offices nationwide. For more information, visit http://www.DominionEnterprises.com.

About Omega Lift

Omega Lift develops innovative Rough Terrain Machines and also focuses on service and support. They provide complete services for all equipment needs – from service, parts and rentals, to the actual transporting of the equipment. For more information call toll-free 1-905-857-6456 or visit http://www.omegalift.net.

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Garden City, NY (PRWEB) November 18, 2011

NAPW NYC Local Chapter President Louise Newsome, Principal of NEWWAYUSA LLC, Office Design, Construction, Technology, hosted a professional women’s networking meeting for the NAPW NYC Chapter on July 18th, 2011.

The NYC Chapter meeting was held on the Clipper City Sailboat as it sailed around Manhattan on July 18th. The Clipper City sailed out of the South Street Seaport at 7pm. Members met at the recommended time of 6:30pm. The night began with some worries about the inclement weather; however, the cruise began on time and was able to continue until 8:30pm. Louise Newsome,

Chapter President of the NYC Chapter welcomed members before everyone boarded the boat. On the boat, members enjoyed food that was supplied by the chapter and drinks from the full bar onboard the Clipper City. Throughout the hour and a half tour, members were able to socialize and enjoy this light-hearted summer social. The group even had a few laughs as Rosemary Serra, the President of the Nassau County Chapter, and Kathy Ryan helped lift the sail.

Members in attendance included Louise Newsome: NEWWAYUSA LLC, Principal, Office Design, Construction, Technology; VP NYC Chapter, Janine Schindler: Master Certified Coach JAS Coaching and Training; Joanne Sherman: Owner, Industrial Rivet and Fastener Co.; Darlene Haywood: Owner, DHEssence of Wellness; Lesley Martin: CPA/Manager, Prager and Fenton; Eirka Ladanyi: Senior Designer, UJA-Federation of New York; Rae Beth Maye: Brooklyn Outreach Coordinator, Women in Ministry; Katy Ryan: Ryan and Ryan PR; Rosemary Serra: President, Leavem Breathless; Michele Kennedy: Professional Singer and Arts Consultant, M. Kennedy Arts; Candice Delevante: Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker, Prudential Douglas Elliman; Jenet Levy: Real Estate Agent, Halstead Property, LLC; Mildred Ramos: Principal/Director Global Operations, Shen Milsom & Wilke, LLC; Maria E. Marin: President and Founder, MEM Cargo Foreign Services, Inc.; Sophia Bently: Opus Artists, LLC; Louise Nicholson: Tour Guide to India and Freelance Journalist.

The New York City Local Chapter all met for networking meetings in September and October. The meeting held on October 24th featured guest speaker Janine Schindler of JAS Coaching and Training.

Janine is the owner of JAS Coaching & Training, Inc. (JASCAT), an international executive coaching and training company. Janine is a highly trained executive coach holding the highest credential awarded by the International Coach Federation Master Certified Coach (MCC). Her latest achievement was launching a Coaching Certificate program within the City University of New Yorks Brooklyn College, launching the fourth. JASCAT clients include the executives and business owners who want immediate impact and sustained results. Her intuition, high integrity, professionalism, and expertise, accompanied by a sense of humor, enable her to be a great catalyst for professional and personal growth.

Workshop Title: Whats your style- your communication style, that is!

NYC Chapter meeting was held at Prudential Douglas Elliman the office of member Candice Delevante on Monday Oct 24th, 2011 from 6.30-8.30pm. Members arrived signed in and socialized with each other over wine and snacks for about 30 minutes before the workshop began.

Louise Newsome welcomed the members and discussed the upcoming filming of the NAPW infomercial that will be held at Toku in Manhasset on Nov 7th with a call back for about 15 members to then be interviewed and filmed the next night at Capitale in Manhattan.

Janine followed with her workshop that was an instant map that leads individuals to a better understanding of their communication style and that of others. This understanding helps to increase effectiveness in a range of people situations and provides insight into the behaviors of others.

You will be on the road to self- understanding and better business relationships! she said.

Participants can significantly enhance personal effectiveness by honestly evaluating their style and selecting strategies that maximize strengths and minimize weaknesses. With an insight to ones style, individuals gain insight on self-awareness/self-management, performance coaching/managing others, team building, visioning/long-range planning, customer service, change or transition management and relationship success both professionally and personally.

Upon completion of the workshop, members were excited and inspired. The women were engaged and, with the communication skills learned in this workshop, were able to move around the room and learn more about each other.

The final part of the chapter meeting was the monthly business raffle. There were three members that brought in their product or service. Jennifer Makaw,Suffolk County Chapter President,of Prints Carming Graphics, LLC,Art Director/Designer,offered a new business card design. Vava Buitenkant of Buitenkant Advertising & Design, Creative Director brought in a collection of her holiday and gift cards. Julie Holtzman of Eclectricity Ensemble a Musician/Educator offered an invitation to an event of music and singing.

Members Who Attended the October 24th meeting included Louise Newsome: NYC Chapter President, NewwayUSA LLC Office Design, Construction, Technology and Relocation; Janine Schindler: NYC Chapter Vice President Special Events Committee, JAS Coaching and Training, Master Certified Coach; Candice Delevante: Prudential Douglas Elliman, Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker; Jade Norfleet: NYC Chapter Special Events Committee, Innovative Popularity, LLC, Marketing Director; Valerie Young: NYC Chapter Social Media Committee, MSG, Director of Media Sales; Laura Rivchun: NYC Chapter Mentor Committee,LR Consulting; Rosemary Manuele Serra: Nassau County President, Leavem Breathless, Skin Care; Jennifer Makaw: Suffolk County Chapter President,Prints Carming Graphics, LLC, Art Director/Designer; Aida Khalaf-Parker: Self-employed; Bonnie Berman: Sasha Designs, Interior Designer; Vava Buitenkant: Buitenkant Advertising & Design, Creative Director; Eliane Amherd: Eliane Performs, Musician; Jenet Levy: Halstead property, LLC, Real Estate Agent; Julie Holtzman: Julie Holtzman Eclectricity Ensemble, Muaician/Educator; Cynthia. G. Peacock:Biz Virtuoso, Inc, Business Consulting; May Matta-Aliah: In The Grape, Wine and Spirits Education; Etta Jackson: The Institute Of Conscious Global Change Inc, Non For Profit; Khaoula Najah: Bloomberg LP Financial News, Relationahip Manager, Sales; Belinda L Allen: Smith & Allen Consulting, Inc, Information Technology; Eva Weiss: Project Management Consultant, Finance/IT; Marta Mondelli: City Animal Productions, Producer, Writer; Crystal Cotton: Crystal Clear Connextions LLC, Career Development Consultant; Darlene Haywood: DH Essence of Wellness, Health and Wellness; Cheryl Fleisher: Baruch College Division Of Continuing and Professional Studies, Marketing and Communications; Nina Cochran: CodeNYC, Graphic Design; Rosemary Dooley: McCormick & Dooley PLLC, Law; Florence Washington: National Urban league, Not for Profit; Daisy Vasquez Figueroa: Suny UHB @ Long Island College Hospital, Healthcare; Dana K Khuthaila: Dr. Dana Khuthaila, Plastic Surgeon; Mayra L Troccoli: Doncaster, Fashion Stylist and Wardrobe Consultant; Louise Nicholson: Freelance Consultant, Writer, Guide/Lecturer, All Aspects Of India; and Tiffany Albert: Fusion Spa, Clinical Aesthetician.

For additional information regarding the NAPW New York City Local Chapter and/or [NAPW please visit http://www.napw.com.

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Garden City, NY (PRWEB) November 19, 2011

The Orange County NAPW Chapter met for professional womens networking on November 24th with Local Chapter President Petra Petry, at the Italian restaurant, Barolo, in Tustin, CA. It was a perfect venue to enjoy a meal and get acquainted with new members. The National Association of Professional Women OC Chapter meeting was represented by:

Petra Petry, PhD is a Long Term Care Specialist, licensed in CA, IL and FL. Petra is affiliated with the largest brokerage LTC Financial Partners – specialized in LTC insurance Nationwide. Long Term Care insurance is not just for elderly. Contact: 949-351-0347 or visit petrapetry.ltcfp.com.

Jennifer Ackermann is from Premier Designs, an Independent High Fashion Jeweler. Jennifer was this meetings amazing speaker and she shared the secrets on how to balance jewelry and professional dress code with tips on how to get ready faster in the morning. She coached the chapter on how to make quick decisions with outfits and jewelry. Serving Sharing & Caring the Premier Way! She offers in home fashion shows holiday shopping services, fundraising opportunities, themed Parties and fantastic personalized service. Contact: 949-701-5960 or at premierdesigns.com.

DANISA Clothes, Bags, and Shoes imported from Italy with divine show by Dany and Isabel Salaci direct contact for showrooms and exclusive boutiques. Reach Dany at 310-291-9655 and Isabel at 562- 852-1096 for direct orders or fashion show appointments.

Linda Kaplan from KAPLAN ENTERPRISES designs by S.I.L.K. is a certified coach, educator and mentor. Linda is available for lecture series coaching on how to understand coworkers, family, friends and students, and how to utilize their talents, qualities and expertise in all aspects of life. Reach Linda at 714-396-4428.

Susan Bock is a Personal Consultant and Professional Speaker. Happiness is an Inside Job! she said. In a one-on-one setting, she guides women through the halls of uncertainty toward the successful future they are destined to create. Susan will be our next event speaker and she also offered space for the upcoming meetings in Huntington Beach. Susan can be reached at 714-847-1556.

Judy Morgan CA Licensed Electrologist – Electrolysis is the process of permanently removing unwanted hair. In this process, a metal filament called a probe, that is as thin as a hair, is slid into each unwanted hair follicle. This is done with the utmost care so the probe does not puncture the skin. Upon insertion, a very low electric current is delivered to the follicle through the probe, which causes localized damage to the cell that produces the hair. Most patrons feel only a slight tingling sensation. Electrolysis has the best results in terms of longevity and is the only method of permanent hair removal recognized by the FDA. Judy is new to the area and although she works from Amber’s Beauty, she is independent. Judy can be reached at 949-230-1717 or visit at flashelectrology.com.

Christel Vilogron IEBP Import Export Best Practices Protecting Revenue Through Trade Compliance. Christel can be reached at 888-234-6862 or 949-633-0159 christelv(at)cgvglobal(dot)com or by visiting at cgvglobal.com.

Carol Cuoco Landscape Design by Carol, LLC – Landscape Design by Carol offers residential landscape design and garden consultation services throughout Orange County, California. Services include: Detailed Planting Plans for Single-Family Dwellings Conceptual Design for Landscape Elements Such as Patios, Fireplaces, Walkways, Residential Garden Consultations, Plant Selections/Nursery Walks, Vegetable Beds and Container Planting Designs. 949-698-8447 or visit at landscapedesignbycarol.com.

Olga Castillo is a new member from Keller & Williams. Her direct phone number is 626-407-6267 or she can be reached by visiting http://www.olgacastillo.com. Olga was very lucky to win the $ 50 gift certificate to the Italian Restaurant Il Barolo.

Tracey L. Clark is an Information Technology Professional, Senior Programmer, Business Systems Analyst, Project Leader. She can be reached at 714-863-9769.

Dianne DeMille, Ph.D. Founder & Board Member of Global Educational Technologies a nonprofit corporation. She can be reached at ddemille(at)global-educational-technologies(dot)org .

Colleen Morrill from Realty ONE Group can be reached at 949-735-8318 or by visiting at MorrillREalEstateGroup.com.

Donna Magner is the CEO of a1Tonertech.com that supplies Printers, Copiers, Fax/Multifunction, Warranty Renewals, Service and Repairs. Her company supplies all major brands. Contact: 714-998-4211 or 866-507-8324 or visit a1tonertech.com.

Sylvia Adler representing USANA Health sciences as an Independent Associate and Distributor nutritionals you can trust. Contact 949-232-8742 or visit sylviaadler.usana.com.

Cynthia Ignatuk Attorney at Law, contact her by visiting CriminalLawyerOC.Com.

Olga A. Garate – President of SoCalCRMAdvisors specialized in CRM selection, Project Management, Configuration and Customization, Data Migration, User Adoption and CRM integration – contact her by visiting socalcrm.com

Denise LHommedieu is from DK Digital Arts, a service for promotional marketing and sourcing with over 20 years of experience in sales & marketing. Denise assists clients with Print/WEB design, SEO and promotional products. Contact: 949-374-0835 or dkdigitalarts.com .

Laura Bazerman-Swanson from Source One payment solutions which offers credit card merchant accounts, ATM, payroll services and gift cards. Laura can be reached directly 949-278-3574 or by visiting sourceoneps.com.

Cathy Smith Vice President from DATA BILL which supplies customized printing and mailing solutions for sales and marketing. Contact 888-638-1002 or visit databill.com.

The National Association of Professional Women (NAPW) is an exclusive network for professional women to connect, learn and inspire.

NAPW members enjoy a wealth of resources and services dedicated to the enhancement, empowerment and promotion of their careers, said Petra.

For additional information regarding the NAPW Orange County Local Chapter and/or NAPW please visit http://www.napw.com.

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Singapore (PRWEB) July 28, 2011

Property Buyer spins off home loans consultancy to http://www.SingaporeHomeLoan.net

Property Buyer, a Singapore based property portal is soft launching its revamped site with additional search engine application dedicated to finding real estate properties within Singapore. The company also is transferring its home loan functions to its sister website SingaporeHomeLoan dot net while maintaining a mortgage section at http://www.propertyBuyer.com.sg/mortgage for continuity.

The same team of home loan consultants will continue to service loan inquiries from both websites (the change over will be transparent for users) and will continue to be branded, “Property Buyer Mortgage Consultants,” with expertise on property buying loan consulting activities for high net worth individuals as well as the generic property loan refinancing activities.

This split will allow the two websites to be more focused in developing their own growth path while maintaining a symbiotic inter-dependence on each other as people who need home loans may need to look at properties and vice-versa.

Focus of Singapore Home Loan website

The new focus of SingaporeHomeLoan dot net (Property Buyer Mortgage Consultants) will be around providing better tools and data around loan comparisons to facilitate buyers to make an informed financing decision.

After the re-organization, the brand “Property Buyer Mortgage Consultants” will be used by http://www.SingaporeHomeLoan.net to ensure continuity. Property Buyer is a research focused mortgage consultant that does research into property economics as well as issues and regulations affecting property prices.

Focus of Property Buyer website

Property Buyer website continues to be the flagship website for the company and will continue to have a loans consultancy section within it’s website at Property Buyer Mortgage. The split will enable Property Buyer to break free from having to work around a home loans focus and to concentrate on providing tools, developing products as well as functionality that helps buyers to make the property buying process simpler and less risky. With the re-organization, the website will develop more revenue sources for the website around the property and wealth related segment.

The Managing Director of Property Buyer says, “We are pleased with our increased market presence so far. Currently Propertybuyer.com.sg has a three-month global Alexa traffic rank of 1,091,767. The site is relatively popular among users in the city of Singapore (where it is ranked #4,876). (Alexa, 21st July 2011) The split is more psychological in nature, as it frees up creative space to develop tools, products and services that is relevant to each website’s needs. And therefore we can better meet customers and readers expectations. We can develop more business successes only if and when we provide what the market is looking for.”

About Property Buyer

Property Buyer Mortgage Consultants is a research-focused mortgage advisory that helps property buyers look through hundreds of loan packages to find the best package that fits their financial circumstances, not simply some cheap loan packages. Property Buyer (CoreConcept Systems Pte Ltd) is a registered mortgage broker in Singapore. (Business registration 200618162C) with it’s office at No. 8 Liang Seah Street, #02-01 Liang Seah Court, Singapore 189029. Property buyer is also probably the only mortgage consultant in Singapore that produces research, not simply FAQs.

About the Company

All the websites and brands belong to CoreConcept Systems Pte Ltd. The company is focused on using technology to innovate traditional business segments and to use web technologies to bring to market, products and services. The company’s other divisions provides Search Engine Optimization (both English language as well as Chinese languages), Social media marketing and consulting, management consulting as well as professional career coaching and entrepreneurial start-up programs.

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New York, NY (PRWEB) November 18, 2011

CityRealty editor and architecture expert Carter B. Horsley today released his list of Top 10 New York City Apartment Buildings for Viewing the Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade.

In this high-rise city, usually the best vistas are from the top but for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade one should ogle the comically large balloon creations eyeball-to-eyeball, commented Mr. Horsley. From its Upper West Side start on 77th Street and Central Park West to its lip-synching end at the viewing stands at Macy’s in Herald Square, here are my picks for the Top 10 New York City apartment buildings for viewing the parade, he added.

1. The Dakota, 1 West 72nd Street

The city’s most legendary apartment building also offers outstanding views as the parade kicks off on Central Park West. This 10-story building designed by Henry J. Hardenbergh towered over the Upper West Side when it was built in 1884, and all its apartments were rented the first day it opened. Because of its most famous former resident, John Lennon, today The Dakota is gawked at and photographed by thousands of tourists each day. It contains 103 very large cooperative apartments that are likely only affordable to the top 1%.

2. The Majestic, 115 Central Park West

One of Central Park Wests famous twin-towered apartment buildings is The Majestic, with 30 stories and stupendous views. Designed by Sloan & Robertson, this depression-era development had to be scaled down from 45 to 30 stories before its 1930 completion, and is now a cooperative building with 234 apartments. Reportedly, former residents include columnist Walter Winchell and gangster Frank Costello; and Bruno Richard Hauptmann, convicted of the kidnapping and murder of Charles Lindberghs baby, worked there as a carpenter.

3. The Prasada, 50 Central Park West

Continuing south, marchers will pass this 12-story 50-unit co-op most distinguished by its grand entrance with four large, two-story banded columns supporting a cartouche with the engraved name of the building. Erected in 1907 and designed by Charles W. Romeyn and Henry R. Wynne, the buildings original and delightful French Second Empire-style composition was tampered with in 1919 when its mansard roof was removed to expand the top floor. The undeniable exterior charm of this structure, however, remains otherwise largely intact.

4. 15 Central Park West

The full-floor penthouses, 20 wine cellars, and Park views from 90% of its apartments make 15 Central Park West an ideal setting for more than a few parade parties. Since its completion in 2007, this limestone-clad, full-block developmentwith a stunning two-tower design by Robert A.M. Sternhas been among the citys standout residential properties. The 43-story condominium with 202 units has been home to celebrity residents including actor Denzel Washington, musician Sting, and New York Yankee Alex Rodriguez.

5. Trump International Hotel & Tower, 1 Central Park West

As they complete their stretch along Central Park West, marchers wont help but notice the huge stainless steel, skeletal globe of the world and the sparkling mixed-use tower behind it. Trump International Hotel & Tower was converted in 1997 from the drab Gulf & Western Building by Donald Trump and his partners. Designed by Costas Kondylis with Philip Johnson Ritchie & Fiore, the 52-story building features a magnificent and very sleek glass curtain wall and 166 condominium apartments starting at the 23rd floor, above the hotel.

6. Time Warner Center, 80 Columbus Circle

Where better to watch the parade from than Time Warner Center and its spectacular and very large windows facing Columbus Circle? This huge, mixed-use, twin-towered, reflective-glass-clad project was designed by David Childs of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill and completed in 2004, and replaced the former New York Coliseum. The 80-story development contains 225 condominium apartments, and former residents include musician Jay-Z and Tom Brady of the New England Patriots.

7. 200 Central Park South

With just a short stint along Central Park South, the parade can be watched from one of the citys most distinctive buildings, 200 Central Park West. With its curved arc corner and continuous bands of balconies in its base, this 35-story beige-brick tower commands marvelous views, and its curved fa

Miami, Florida (PRWEB) November 21, 2011

In Broward County, single-family home sales increased 16 percent from 856 in October 2010 to 992 last month, according to the Broward Council of the 25,000-member MIAMI Association of REALTORS and the local Multiple Listing Service (MLS) systems. Condominium sales increased seven percent from 1,075 to 1,150.

Statewide sales increased 13 percent to 13,755 for single-family homes and 12 percent to 6,132 for condominiums compared to October 2010. Nationally, sales of existing single-family homes, townhomes, condominiums, and co-ops rose 1.4 percent from the previous month and were 13.5 percent above October 2010, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR).

Broward County home and condominium sales activity has remained strong in October, which is a very encouraging trend, said Terri Bersach, 2011 president of the Broward County Board of Governors of the MIAMI Association of REALTORS. We expect local sales activity to maintain its strength, as the local market sets a sales record this year and continues to outperform the nation.

Cash Transactions

In October, 60 percent of closed sales in Broward County were cash transactions, the same percentage as the previous month. Cash sales accounted for 37 percent of single-family and 80 percent of condominium closings. Nationally, all-cash sales accounted for 29 percent of transactions, reflecting the stronger presence of international buyers in the Miami real estate market.

Median and Average Sales Price

Compared to October 2010, the median sales price in the Fort Lauderdale Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) for condominiums rose a significant 25 percent to $ 78,100. The median sales price for single-family homes decreased six percent to $ 181,300.

The average sales price for single-family homes rose 3.9 percent to $ 269,912 last month compared to $ 259,880 in October 2010. The average sales prices for condominiums increased 8.8 percent, from $ 110,172 to $ 119,864.

Statewide median sales prices decreased four percent to $ 131,200 for single-family homes and increased nine percent to $ 87,800 for condominiums. The national median existing-home price for all housing types was $ 161,600 in October, down 5.8 percent from October 2010.

We are seeing strengthening combined with stabilization of condominiums, as evidenced by rising prices, in the Broward County real estate market, said Natascha Tello, president-elect of the Broward County Board of Governors of the MIAMI Association of REALTORS. The increase in non-distressed sales, although a temporary situation, reflects the demand that exists for all types of local properties.

Inventory Levels Continue to Fall

The inventory of residential listings in Broward County decreased 32 percent, from 20,075 to 13,408, in the last year and 0.4 percent since last month. Total housing inventory nationally fell 2.2 percent to million at the end of October compared to the previous month.

Distressed Properties

Short sales and foreclosures accounted for 48 percent, down 14 percent from October 2010 and one percent compared to the previous month, of total closed October sales in Broward County.

Note: Statistics in this news release may vary depending on reporting dates.

About the MIAMI Association of REALTORS

The MIAMI Association of REALTORS was chartered by the National Association of Realtors in 1920 and is celebrating over 90 years of service to Realtors, the buying and selling public, and the communities in South Florida. Comprised of four organizations, the Residential Association, the Realtors Commercial Alliance, the Broward County Board of Governors, and the International Council, it represents more than 25,000 real estate professionals in all aspects of real estate sales, marketing, and brokerage. It is the largest local association in the National Association of Realtors, and has partnerships with more than 60 international organizations worldwide. MIAMIs official website is http://www.miamire.com.

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Myrtle Beach, SC (PRWEB) September 01, 2011

Anyone who has dealt with the housing market the last decade has witnessed quite an array of fluctuation. In Myrtle Beach,SC Homes For Sale, Short Sales, Foreclosures and the Condo market has all seen a wave of uncertainty sweep across the region since 2002. Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Elliott Coastal Living has over 50 years of Real Estate expertise in the Grand Strand Region and knows the ins and outs of today’s ever-expanding home-buying process.

Today, in the wake of new government housing regulations, home buying across America has once again become viable. In a Bloomberg News article, a 30-year fixed mortgage rate is now one of the lowest it has ever been at 4.39%. Homes for sale in Myrtle Beach, SC has recently witnessed a wide array of options made available for perspective home-buyers. From foreclosures to short sales, it seems that the secret is out on how to buy a Myrtle or North Myrtle Beach Home for cheap.

Myrtle Beach,SC has always been one of the premier destinations for vacationers and retirees alike. Rated as one of the top ten hottest vacation real estate markets, Myrtle Beach continues to be an affordable community to live in. Contrary to other east coast beach destinations, Myrtle Beach remains a one day drive from many populated eastern cities.

Amongst recent economical hardships, many in search of Myrtle Beach Homes For Sale have inquired about Myrtle Beach short sales. In an AOL News article, short sales aren’t always exactly short. Many wait 3 to 6 months before all the necessary paperwork (and trust me it’s a lot) has cleared.

While Short Sales in Myrtle Beach may not be the timeliest way to puchase, others are looking at purchasing a foreclosure. Foreclosures in Myrtle Beach, SC may be the best option for buying a great home at a spectacular price. However, recent regulations set to pass this month indicate that many of these homes may qualify for refinancing.

Ultimately, the future of Myrtle Beach Real Estate seems pretty stable. While we all felt a crunch these last few years one thing remains the same: Myrtle Beach will continue to be a permanent retirement destination as well as a perfect family destination for years to come.

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Pittston, PA (PRWEB) November 21, 2011

Benco Dental is pleased to announce that Mike McElaney will assume the role of Vice President, Sales and Branch Operations effective January 1, 2012. McElaney has served as Benco Dentals Northeast Director of Sales since April 2011.

McElaney began his career at Healthco International and has more than 30 years of experience in the dental industry. During his career, McElaney has held responsibilities in a number of areas. He has served as a branch manager, regional manager, and Vice President of Sales for HPSC, Inc.; Vice President of Sales and Operations for Reeve Dental supply and, more recently, as the Executive Director of Merchandise and Equipment for Burkhart Dental.

I am very happy to be a part of the extremely successful Benco Dental team, says McElaney. The level of talent our associates possess is unmatched and I look forward to the opportunities this new role presents as the company continues to grow and expand its outreach nationwide.

For more information about Benco Dental visit benco.com.

About Benco Dental

Benco Dental, headquartered in Pittston, Pennsylvania, is the largest privately owned, full-service distributor of dental supplies, dental equipment, dental consulting & equipment services in the United States. Founded in 1930 by Benjamin Cohen, the company has remained family owned and focused on the unique mission of delivering success smile after smile. During Benco Dentals 81 year history, the company has grown from a single storefront location in Wilkes-Barre, PA into the nations fastest-growing dental distributor with over 50 regional showroom locations and five distribution centers servicing over 30,000 dental professionals in 40 states.

In 2009, Benco Dental reached a new milestone in the companys long history by unveiling a 272,000-square-foot corporate headquarters, distribution center and equipment showroom in Pittston, Pennsylvania. Benco Dental CenterPoint houses the largest dental equipment showroom in North America, featuring 25 fully functional operatories, 14 operational digital X-rays including 2D and 3D units, three sterilization centers, design & lab concept suites and a summit training center for continuing education courses. The company has additional distribution centers in Fort Wayne, IN, Jacksonville, FL, Dallas, TX, Reno, Nevada.

Benco Dental provides more supply and equipment options than any other full-service dental distributor, an offering enhanced by a comprehensive suite of services, including office design, equipment repair, practice coaching, financing and real estate planning, wealth management, and dental-specific technology solutions. These services are supported by over 420 professionally trained sales representatives and 290 factory-trained service technicians. Put it all together and Benco Dental offers all the tools to enable dental professionals to achieve their desired goals for success. For more information, visit benco.com or call 1.800.GO.BENCO.

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Richmond, VA (PRWEB) November 22, 2011

Rick Whittington Consulting is pleased to announce the launch of the new economic development website for Greene County Partnership, located at http://www.GrowInGreene.com.

The Partnership, located in Greene County, Tennessee, is a non-profit organization that works to promote the area to businesses and companies searching for relocation and expansion options, among other functions.

The Greene County Partnership sought a new website that would market the countys business climate and advantages, central location and commercial real estate listings more effectively.

Business location searches typically start online. An information-rich, user-friendly website that has accurate, accessible business data can give a locality an edge when it comes to site selection, said Rick Whittington.

The Partnerships economic development website now features up-to-date and expanded data about demographics, incentives and operating costs, as well as information about transportation, infrastructure, workforce training and community partnerships.

New detailed maps help pinpoint Greene Countys central location, which is within one days drive of 75% of the U.S. population. A detailed county map also shows the location of roads, rail, industrial parks and more.

The website integrates a new real estate listing and mapping system, and Partnership staff can publish information and photos of industrial parks and available sites, linking directly into the real estate system and providing a more efficient way for businesses to find suitable sites for development.

Were committed to helping local businesses thrive and creating jobs in our community. This new website is a step in that direction, and Rick Whittington Consulting did a great job articulating our vision. Their knowledge of how economic development organizations work made them a partner, not just a vendor, said Tom Ferguson, Greene County Partnerships CEO.

About Rick Whittington Consulting

Rick Whittington Consulting is a website design, development and marketing strategy firm specializing in economic development websites. Their work has been recognized by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) and the Southern Economic Development Council (SEDC). For more information, go to http://www.EconDevWebsites.com or http://www.RickWhittington.com.

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San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) November 21, 2011

In todays economic times, people are having to make some tough choices regarding their future and their homes. Many people in the Bay Area are turning to San Leandro real estate agent Sunny Thiara of The Beverley Group for help.

Sunny Thiara isnt a typical Danville real estate agent. His compassion for people and his strong sense of ethics guide him in his work to help families make difficult choices for their future.

My work impacts peoples lives, and me as a person, said Sunny. What I do can be very emotional to the sellers as well as the buyers, and I feel compassion for all these people. The buyers are usually excited to be getting a fresh start, and eager to get started. The sellers might be going through a difficult time because of a divorce or financial situation.

Thiara believes his success in short sale transactions stems from his knowledge of how banks work. He has worked to develop relationships with banks to learn about their needs and expectations.

Sunny worked above and beyond what any normal realtor would have, said Dr. Linda Cushing, a client helped by Sunny. He is genuine and honest – he really wanted to help me. And as for the banks – he doesnt take no for an answer!

Your approaches in business will always pay off because you are sincere and caring, said Michelle, a former client. I will gladly refer you to anyone I can. You have been great!

Sunny feels good about his work. He makes significant positive changes in his clients lives, helps them to overcome obstacles and find new beginnings and opportunities for happiness.

For more information about Sunny Thiara and the Beverley Group and their services, give them a call at (925) 478-3456 or visit them on the web at http://www.beverleygrp.com. They are located at 1201 4th Street San Francisco CA 94158.

About the Beverley Group

The Beverley Group provides boutique Pleasanton real estate representation to businesses and individuals in the East Bay. They provide consultation to their clients on a variety of real estate matters, from short sales, bulk home sales, luxury real estate properties, and more. The Beverley Group serves the areas of San Leandro, Danville, Dublin, Pleasanton, Alamo and Tiburon/Sausalito.

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Lafayette, CA (PRWEB) November 01, 2011

Dana Green, the top Realtor in Lafayette and Contra Costa County, has produced four new Lafayette neighborhood videos, now viewable on the Dana Green Team website.

The Dana Green Team videos offer a new and unique approach to introduce prospective Lafayette home buyers to available Lafayette neighborhood and lifestyle choices.

Lafayette, located off Highway 24 in Contra Costa County, is considered by many to be a perfect blend of urban and community. A town of approximately 24,000 people, Lafayette offers a small downtown feel and blue ribbon public schools along with easy BART access to San Francisco.

Dana Green narrates each video. She produced the four videos to reflect the way she introduces newcomers to Lafayette when touring by car.

Each of Lafayettes many neighborhoods has its own personality, says Dana Green, who is a Lafayette native and continues to live there with her husband and children. The best way to begin to learn Lafayette is to start by dividing the community into four quadrants that can be easily identified by our four Lafayette elementary schools.

All four of the new Lafayette neighborhood videos are available for viewing in the Lafayette Neighborhood Gallery on the Dana Green Teams recently redesigned website, http://www.DanaGreenTeam.com

The videos showcase the feel and amenities of living in the various neighborhoods in Lafayette and why the area is such a great place to live in, says Sarah Kellar of Dana Green Team.

The videos divide the Lafayette community into four quadrants, identified by its four award-winning public elementary schools:

Happy Valley Elementary (http://hves-lafsd-ca.schoolloop.com/) serves possibly the most prestigious neighborhoods in Lafayette, offering the largest selection of custom estate homes. Some of the homes can be found resting on hilltops offering panoramic views. The homes found at the valleys base are surrounded by beautiful landscaping and gated drives.

Springhill Elementary (http://ses-lafsd-ca.schoolloop.com/) serves many neighborhoods, including those in Reliez Valley, considered the communitys most rural area. Reliez Valley offers everything from larger traditional family neighborhoods and small courts off main roads, to the largest gated community. It also includes estates set back into the pastoral hills. The architecture of the homes found in Reliez Valley includes California ranch, East Coast traditional, and even a few original farmhouses.

The Downtown Lafayette video includes neighborhoods served by Lafayette Elementary (http://les-lafsd-ca.schoolloop.com/). This Lafayette quadrant offers some of the most diversified housing options available in Lafayette. Large custom homes with graceful architecture, modest ones with manicured lawns, and many others in between including condos and rental apartments are all available in the thriving downtown Lafayette area.

Burton Valley Elementary (http://bves-lafsd-ca.schoolloop.com/), the largest of the Lafayette elementary schools, serves Lafayettes more traditional suburban neighborhoods. A variety of architecture is available, but California ranch homes prevail. Here, though, a big draw for newcomers is a more traditional neighborhood lifestyle.

The new Lafayette videos offer newcomers a helpful introduction to Lafayettes many neighborhood and home options.

The differences among Lafayettes many neighborhoods can be both subtle and obvious, says Dana Green, award-winning Lafayette Realtor and Lafayette native. Helping clients select the neighborhood that best matches their needs, lifestyle and financial goals is one of the most rewarding parts of my job.

For more information on Dana Green and her Lafayette Real Estate Team, call (925) 339-1918, email Dana(at)DanaGreenTeam(dot)com or visit http://www.DanaGreenTeam.com, where youll find the four Lafayette neighborhood videos, as well as a longer video that highlights Lafayettes many amenities.

Dana Green Lafayette is located at 777 Old Jonas Hill Road, Lafayette, CA 94549

About Dana Green

Lafayette Dana’s deep connection to Lafayette drives her professional success. As Lafayettes top-producing agent for several years running, she brings the same pride to her career as she does to being a resident of a Lafayette family friendly neighborhood. She finds it extremely rewarding to help others find their dream home and discover the unparalleled quality of life Lafayette has to offer.

With over 250 million dollars in transactions closed, a 15-year tenure in marketing and having owned her own highly successful staging company, Dana offers buyers and sellers alike a unique perspective on how to make the most of their home purchase or sale.

Every home Dana Green represents is staged to sell, a service she offers free to her clients. Driven, determined and passionate about her craft, Dana loves challenges and thrives on helping clients with their Lafayette real estate needs.

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(PRWEB) November 18, 2011

Farmers National Company, the nations leading agricultural services company, reports that demand for farmland is at an all-time high based on a record number of transactions pushing sales prices up 20 percent, on average, over 2010.

Alameda, CA (PRWEB) November 18, 2011

Held during the last two weekends of October, the festival was sponsored by leading national real estate investment and acquisition firm Jamestown, the owner of Alameda South Shore Center, in partnership with ARPD, Spirit Halloween retail store and Peters Kettle Corn.

Together we were able to create an event that appealed to a cross-section of the community, from toddlers to teens to adults, and increased the visibility of our retail tenants, many of whom reported a growth in sales as compared to last Halloween, said Michael Phillips, Managing Director for Jamestown.

Highlights of the festival included:

ARPD Teen Haunted House – A main attraction was the spine-tingling, 8th Annual Teen Haunted House, which relocated to Alameda South Shore Center this year. Decorated and staffed by local middle and high school students, the haunted house raised nearly $ 1,400 to support ARPDs teen programs, with twice as many visitors coming through each evening as compared to previous years. ARPD also received discounts and donated resources from Alameda South Shore Center retailers including Spirit Halloween.

Peters Kettle Corn was onsite popping fresh kettle corn, also supporting ARPD. With help from ARPD and Alameda South Shore Center, we are happy to report we raised a total of $ 1,350, with 50 percent of the proceeds going back to ARPD. We are already looking forward to the next opportunity to give back to our community, said Peters Kettle Corn owners Peter and John Ngu.

Halloween Fashions – Spirit Halloween, which leased 12,535 square feet of space at the center through November, was another significant contributor to the festivals success. Spirit co-sponsored the Costume Fashion Show, which featured 13 local models in the latest Halloween fashions and attracted more than 200 attendees. Make-up was provided by Alana Dill and henna tattoos by Lena Tooney. Our partnership with Alameda South Shore Center was a success on so many levels. Most importantly, we felt part of a true community, and were so pleased to join Jamestown and other local organizations in supporting the ARPD Haunted House and its youth programs, said Tonia Farinha, Director of Stores, West Coast, for Spirit.

Costume Contest – A total of 120 contestants competed in the Costume Contest, also co-sponsored by Spirit Halloween. Sixteen prizes and giveaways were awarded in eight categories, from toddlers to teens, couples and families. Trick-or-treat bags provided by Alameda South Shore Center were filled with Halloween candy, crayons, merchant promotions, and Spirit coloring books. China Gourmet, Great Clips, Chipotle, Pearls Deluxe Burgers, Bladium Sports & Fitness, European Wax Center, Dress Barn, Sees Candy, Fruits & Chocolate, Bon Voyage and Panera Breads donated contest prizes.

Pumpkin Patches – One hundred and twenty-five third graders from Alamedas Washington, Franklin, Bay Farm, and Paden elementary schools participated in the Decorate South Shore Center Pumpkin Patch program. The carved and decorated pumpkins were featured in window displays and around Center Court Stage. Beverlys, Office Max and Trader Joes sponsored discounted arts & crafts supplies.

Merchant participants in the Halloween & Harvest Festival included Chipotle, Fruits & Chocolate, Panera Breads, Bon Voyage, Sees Candy, Great Clips, China Gourmet, Beverlys, PetCo, OfficeMax, European Wax Center, and Dressbarn. Other vendors included Bladium Sports & Fitness Club, Mr. Shaps Balloon Artist, the Little Psychic Shop, Party Hoops and Abbey Party Rentals, among others.

Jamestown

Founded in 1983 with headquarters in Atlanta, Ga. and Cologne, Germany and offices in New York City, San Francisco, Ca. and Washington, D.C., Jamestown is a leader in acquisitions and value added management. Over 28 years, Jamestown has generated approximately $ 8 billion in strategic investments. The company is focused across the risk spectrum with core, core-plus and opportunistic funds in two primary markets: 24-hour cities and Sunbelt territories with strong demographic growth. For more information, visit http://www.jamestownproperties.com.

Alameda South Shore Center

Alameda South Shore Center is an established, 594,000-square-foot open-air outdoor mall located in the Bay Area community of Alameda, Calif. The only major shopping mall on the 23-square-mile island, the recently renovated property is home to a variety of national retail stores and restaurants, including Kohls, Safeway, Trader Joes, TJ Maxx, Starbucks, Ross, Old Navy, Petco, Payless Shoe Source, Bed Bath & Beyond, Sushi House, Applebees, Lens Crafters and The Childrens Place. The center has maintained its prominence as a thriving retail destination for more than 50 years. For more information, visit http://www.alamedasouthshorecenter.com.

Alameda

The City of Alameda is located on a 23-square-mile island adjacent to Oakland in the San Francisco Bay Area. The community, home to the 270-acre Harbor Bay Business Park, Alameda College, 205-acre mixed use development Marina Village, is linked to nearby Oakland via three bridges and a tunnel system, and is served by bus and ferry lines for public transportation. Famous for its tree-lined streets and Victorian homes, Alameda was named one of the 100 Best Communities for Young People by Americas Promise Alliance in 2010. For more information on Alameda, visit http://www.cityofalamedaca.gov.

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Franklin, TN (PRWEB) September 08, 2011

Tom James Company, the worlds largest manufacturer and retailer of custom mens clothing, celebrates 45 years in business this Fall.

Our celebration is a tribute to the American worker, said Todd Browne, President of Tom James Retail, because over 70 percent of our products are Made in the USA.

In an industry that has seen literally hundreds of thousands of jobs exit the US in exchange for lower labor costs, Tom James is bucking the trend.

There are still many products manufactured in the United States, and they tend to be higher quality, said Browne. Americas labor laws and quality control mean products made in America are more upscale. They will cost more than their foreign competitors, but with good reason.

Browne noted Tom James mills and shops, which they own, are seeing a growing interest in Made in America clothing in particular, especially in Europe and Asia. Tom James operates 103 Sales Offices internationally and reports high interest in garments that carry the Made in USA label.

Country of Origin matters. Often a persons view of a country dictates his view of the product, reports Browne. Americans have always had a strong interest in clothing made here, but were seeing a resurgence. Some of its because people want to reduce the carbon footprint of getting products to market, and some is out of concern for the economy.

Tom James client, Ralph Stockemer, a Financial Representative with Northwestern Mutual in Dallas, TX, said his interest in Made in USA products is two-fold. Manufacturing is where were hurting right now.

Id prefer to bring those jobs back here, but to me, you get what you pay for. If you want cheap, you can wear cheap, but thats not my choice.

For people like Stockemer, the Made in USA label means quality.

I know first and foremost behind every American made product is guaranteed first-class quality, said Greg Bowdish, a Tom James client and VP of National Accounts and Marketing for Republic National Distributing Company in Dallas.

Whenever there is an option, he said, I always buy American even if its a bit more expensive than imported.

Quality is certainly a hallmark of the Tom James product. Our suits are made of the finest cloth and constructed with highest quality materials, said Browne.

We also put our coats through a 14 step inspection process. That far exceeds other clothing manufacturers. Our company builds and shapes clothing to fit the body. We truly do create a custom garment.

According to a recent series of features by ABC News, Made in American clothing is hard to find. Their research shows only 2% of the clothing worn in the USA is actually made there.

Paul Barbagelata, of Barbagelata Real Estate in San Francisco, agrees. Ive been a client of Tom James for years. Earlier this year, I noticed my Tom James shirts are Made in the USA.

Clothing manufactured in America is rare, he said. Im proud to wear clothes that are Made in America and to support Americas workers!

Bowdish agrees saying, Behind every American made product is a hard working American citizen supporting his American family and his American way of life.

Tom James, a vertically integrated company, employs over 2500 designers, sewers and technicians in their US shops. Of the few products they sell that are not Made in the USA, most are ones they represent from other manufacturers. Casual wear and accessories, said Browne, Those are items we offer our custom clients as a service, said Browne.

Quality, supporting Americas workers, even reducing the carbon footprint all give Tom James clients reason to choose Tom James over other clothing options available, but perhaps the most important reason is convenience.

You wont catch me in a mall, I dont have time, said Shawn Vinson of Vinson Mortgage in St. Louis. With Tom James, I have a great personal clothier, Ben Lawler, who comes directly to me and the fact most of their products are Made in the USA is a real bonus.

Were unique, offers Browne. We come to you with fine clothing is what crafted our business some 45 years ago. We come to you with fine, custom, Made in America (in our own shops) clothing, is really the full story of what we provide at Tom James. And that makes us even more unique.

Tom James operates 103 offices in 36 US states and 5 countries, internationally. It owns and operates 3 woolen mills, 8 factories and is proud to say over 70% of its products are made in the USA.

For more information, consult http://www.tomjames.com

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Plano, Texas (PRWEB) November 21, 2011

On November 30, 2011, at the Collin County Association of Realtors, Educator Shawn Mahdavi, who is also CEO of GoalCrusher, LLC speaks about not only the importance of building your personal brand, but how to establish one. This event is free to real estate agents and is sponsored by Certified to Sell. Also speaking will be Jon Cheplak, Wayne Sanford, and Jeff Messer. This event is designed to train agents and provide timely information and tools for business development. And though its free to attend, this event will also counts as 2 hours MCE Education Credits.

Agents have always struggled with the dilemma of how to differentiate themselves from the crowd and how to garner enough recognition to retain clients if they change companies. Shawn Mahdavi will discuss personal branding and how it can be used to create Top-of-Mind positioning in any real estate market.

Shawn Mahdavi and his Goal Crusher system, primarily encourages entrepreneurs to answer introspective questions, and then focuses on understanding and developing the individual’s heartfelt life’s purpose and teaches them how to craft and implement their story throughout their marketing plan in order to be more effective and genuine with their market. And if one could accomplish being more authentic, the audience in the market being targeted will be more likely to invest in the products and services being offered because they will believe and connect with you in away that no other competitors could. These are important questions that must be answered and it is Shawn’s vision for every entrepreneur to answer them confidently.

Shawn Mahdavi

Office: 214-529-4460

Fax: 866.936.5343

Shawn(at)GoalCrusher(dot)com

http://www.GoalCrusher.com

“We Support The H.O.M.E. Foundation”

About The H.O.M.E. Foundation:

The Helping Others Means Everything, or The H.O.M.E. Foundation, is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping our Family of Charities during these tough economic times through added incentives, luxury raffles and high profile celebrity events. Our mission is to help charities reach their fundraising goals and to bring awareness to their praiseworthy causes. Please visit our Dream Home Raffle at http://www.HOMEFoundationRaffle.com.

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Miami, FL (PRWEB) November 23, 2011

IRA Financial Group, the leading facilitator of the true self-directed IRA with checkbook control announces a free self directed IRA webinar series on various topics surrounding the self-directed IRA LLC solution. The free self-directed IRA webinar series will be aimed at offering clients an extensive array of facts and information involving various facets of the self-directed IRA LLC solution. We are excited about the launch of the new free self-directed IRA LLC webinar series, stated Adam Bergman, a tax attorney with the IRA Financial Group. The new self-directed IRA webinar series is in direct response to enormous client interest in gaining additional information on the self-directed IRA solution, stated Mr. Bergman. Each self-directed IRA webinar presentation will be offered free of charge to IRA Financial Group clients as well as potential clients and will be presented by an attorney or tax expert in the area of discussion.

The Self Directed IRA LLC solution involves the establishment of a limited liability company (LLC) that is owned by the IRA custodian and managed by the IRA holder or any third-party. As manager of the IRA LLC, the IRA participant will have control over the IRA assets to make the investments you want and understand not just investments forced upon you by Wall Street.

With a Self-Directed IRA LLC structure, the IRA investor will have the power to act quickly on a potential investment opportunity. When one finds an investment opportunity, as manager of the Checkbook IRA LLC, the IRA holder will simply write a check or wire the funds straight from the Self Directed IRA LLC bank account to make the investment. The Self Directed IRA LLC structure allows one to eliminate the delays associated with an IRA custodian, enabling the IRA investor to act quickly when the right investment opportunity presents itself. In addition, with the Self Directed IRA Real Estate structure, all income and gains from IRA investments will generally flow back to the IRA LLC tax-free.

The IRA Financial Group will take care of the entire set-up of your self directed IRA checkbook control structure. The whole process can be handled by phone, email, fax, or mail and typically takes between 7-21 days to complete, the timing largely depending on the state of formation and the custodian holding your retirement funds. IRA Financial Groups attorneys are on site greatly reducing the set-up time and cost. Most importantly, each client of the IRA Financial Group is assigned a tax attorney to help with the establishment of the self-directed IRA LLC Checkbook Control structure.

IRA Financial Groups new self-directed IRA webinar series is designed to provide each client of the IRA Financial Group with an in-depth overview of various hot topics in the self-directed IRA area. The webinars will be focused on the tax, investment, and retirement elements involved in using a self-directed IRA LLC with checkbook control.

The IRA Financial Group was founded by a group of top law firm tax and ERISA lawyers who have worked at some of the largest law firms in the United States, such as White & Case LLP, Dewey & LeBoeuf LLP, and Thelen LLP.

IRA Financial Group is the market’s leading checkbook control Self Directed IRA Facilitator. IRA Financial Group has helped thousands of clients take back control over their retirement funds while gaining the ability to invest in almost any type of investment, including real estate without custodian consent.

To learn more about the IRA Financial Group please visit our website at http://www.irafinancialgroup.com or call 800-472-0646.

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Orlando, Florida (PRWEB) November 18, 2011

Timeshares By Owner

Sydney, Australia (PRWEB) November 02, 2011

Property investment expert, Rick Otton, is known internationally for his creative approach to real estate. Always the innovator, Otton often leaves those involved in traditional property transactions in his wake. In a new, free, podcast, he candidly answers questions about his rent to buy strategies.

Earlier in 2011, Rick Otton launched his creativerealestate.com.au website as a free resource for those looking to discover if there are secrets of real estate investment that dont require bank negotiations, a hefty deposit and impeccable credit record. The no-obligation website uses free podcasts to deliver up-to-the-minute information – a further example of the creative approach Mr Otton takes to business.

In creating his recently released Q&A podcast, he asked the general community to submit their questions about implementing his strategies, and the answers, Rick Ottin says, go a long way to overcoming the mindset barriers that have been, he believes, wrongly instilled in us all.

We received questions from a variety of people, including from real estate agents wanting to understand how to become involved in the growing rent to buy market said Mr Otton.

He continued, In what has been described as a challenging real estate market, the real estate industry is suffering. Learning and embracing new strategies could open up new and lucrative markets for agents.

In the podcast Mr Otton answered questions that got into the nitty-gritty of:

> How his strategies work for all types of property, including houses, commercial and rural

> How it is possible to purchase a house without a huge deposit

> If and how titles are transferred

> How retirees can secure income streams through rent to buy property investing

> Some secrets of real estate investment of which most people are unaware

There is no doubt that rent to buy strategies, for home purchase particularly, are here to stay. said Mr Otton. The fact that this is one of the options offered as answers to a question about home ownership in the 2011 Australian Bureau of Statistics Census form, proves that it has become mainstream.

Mr Ottons Creative Real Estate Q&A podcast can be accessed, at no charge, at creativerealestate.com.au

About Rick Otton

Rick Otton is an original pioneer of creative property strategies. He is founder and CEO of We Buy Houses, a leading property enterprise which operates in the property markets of the United Kingdom, New Zealand, USA and Australia.

In 1991 he uncovered an innovative strategy of buying and selling real estate and went on to amass a portfolio of 76 properties in his first twelve months of active investing.

Since 2001, Rick has taught over 30,000 students to buy, sell and trade residential property without banks, debt or risk. By employing these same strategies many of Ricks students have made over a million dollars a year in cash and equity, using little or none of their own money, year after year.

In 2008 Rick revealed his strategies in the United Kingdom and became the creator of Houses for a Pound.

He has appeared in the following Australian TV programmes: 2004 ABC documentary Reality Bites and on Today Tonight, Insight and A Current Affair. In October 2007 Rick gave a way a house on national TV during 2 episodes of Channel 9s Hot Property.

Rick Otton has also been featured in Your Property Network, Australian Property Investor, Lifestyle Trader Magazines and in the books: The Secrets of Property Millionaires Exposed!, Ideas: Original Perspectives On Life and Business From Leading Thinkers, Think and Grow Rich in Property, Insider Property Secrets, and Walking With The Wise.

Mr Ottons free Creative Real Estate Q&A podcast can be accessed at creativerealestate.com.au

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Lantana, FL (PRWEB) November 23, 2011

Shadd Vickery announced today the launch of his latest venture, Rare Diamond Assets. Rare Diamond Assets was formed to offer an alternative investment vehicle to public in the form of colored diamonds.

Colored diamonds have an amazing track record. Values of colored diamonds have never declined, and according to a Forbes magazine article, prices of colored diamonds double every three to five years.

Shadd Vickery has a long track record in marketing. This latest venture will showcase his skills of inventing new, cutting edge techniques in marketing strategies.

Shadd Vickery has put nearly twelve months of research into developing Rare Diamond Assets. Shadd was immediately excited by the idea of offering colored diamonds to people interested in diversifying their portfolio. With a long history with Real Estate behind him, the idea of Real Estate in your pocket was a natural fit.

Diamonds are the oldest and most portable form of wealth. Colored diamonds are the rarest of all gem stones. Only one carat for every 100,000 carats of diamonds mined in nature contain color.

The goal of Rare Diamond Assets is to educate the public about the opportunities that come with investing in colored diamonds. Most people arent even aware that this is a viable, well performing hard asset. Colored diamonds offer a safe haven from volatile global markets and a hedge against inflation.

Shadd feels the timing for this opportunity couldnt be better. Global economic uncertainty and a growing US deficit have many people wondering where to invest.

Customer satisfaction, honesty and integrity are most important to Shadd Vickery. These attributes seem to get lost amongst the Wall Street crowd. Rare Diamond Assets wants the client to feel comfortable with their decision to purchase colored diamonds. Our educational marketing materials provide the client with all the information they need to make an informed decision.

Shadd invites you to visit the new company website at http://www.rarediamondassets.com and learn more about this fantastic opportunity.

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