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Austin, TX (PRWEB) November 21, 2011

Southwest Austin offers an eclectic mix of fun, quirky neighborhoods and businesses that give Austin its reputation for being vibrant and unique and this combines with classic and charming subdivisions that offer a quiet respite at the end of the day. Austin real estate experts at Regent Property Group have profiled one of these subdivisions, the Olympic Heights neighborhood, detailing community and property information for prospective home buyers.

Olympic Heights is located on Manchaca, just south of Slaughter Lane. The neighborhood is an affordable and comfortable community, masterfully planned by well-known builder D.R. Horton. Homes range in price from the mid $ 100,000s to just over $ 200,000, and most were built between 2003 and 2008. The majority of Olympic Heights houses feature native stone exteriors that blend seamlessly into the natural Texas landscape.

Enjoying the landscape is easy, as the neighborhood features walking and nature trails, winding streets that end in roundabouts to prevent through traffic, and a peaceful removal from the continuous action of South Austins popular businesses, restaurants, stores and pubs. Homeowners also have access to the pool and clubhouse through the Olympic Heights Homeowners Association.

The new website details other nearby amenities, including the Onion Creek Club, which has a 27-hole golf course, tennis, fitness center, and Junior Olympic size pool. Prospective home buyers also can browse the websites information pages to find the closest grocery stores, restaurants, and schools.

Brian Bailey is a Regent Property Group agent with a thorough knowledge of the Olympic Heights neighborhood, as well as knowledge of the entire southwest Austin community. Todd Glassmaker, a recent client of Brians, said, We could not have picked a more knowledgeable, personable, and professional real estate agent than Brian Bailey. From the beginning, Brian paid very close attention to our personal interests, budgetary concerns, and design preferences. In a very brief timeframe, Brian found us the perfect home in the perfect location. We could not be happier with Brian’s services. We truly feel that Brian is not only the best agent we could find, but is now considered a friend as well.

If interested in starting an Austin home search in the Olympic Heights neighborhood or any Austin location, contact a member of the Regent Property Group team to be paired with a real estate agent who can help make the home search process easy, enjoyable, and successful.

About Regent Property Group LLC

Brian Talley is the founder and owner of Regent Property Group. He is ranked among the top 1% of selling agents out of the 5,313 Austin Board of REALTORS

San Diego, California (PRWEB) November 23, 2011

The San Diego bankruptcy lawyers at the law firm of the Golden State Law Group, a firm of attorneys who have dedicated themselves to providing legal help to consumers who need it in the form of bankruptcy protection and other financial problems, hereby announces that the firm is offering a free initial consultation to the thousands of homeowners in San Diego County who may still be facing foreclosure despite the recent news that the number of foreclosures in the county is dropping.

According to statistics provided by DataQuick, a service that tracks the real estate market and foreclosures, there were 5,048 foreclosures completed in San Diego County during the recently completed third quarter. Some have described this as positive news because this number represented a drop in the number of foreclosures from the third quarter in 2010, when 5,869 properties were foreclosed upon. This does represent a drop of 14 percent, but remains a large number.

Fortunately, when people face foreclosure, they still may have legal rights and options that include filing for certain types of bankruptcy protection or working directly with the lender to adjust the terms of the mortgage so that the home can either be saved or even sold without the homeowner paying an enormous financial penalty both in terms of cash and in terms of his or her credit rating.

Thats why the San Diego bankruptcy lawyers at the Golden State Law Group are offering this free initial consultation for local homeowners, as no two situations are ever exactly alike and any potential solution to this serious problem begins with a close and thorough analysis of the homeowners overall financial picture.

About the Golden State Law Group

The Golden State Law Group is a law firm thats comprised of San Diego bankruptcy attorneys who have helped consumers in financial trouble deal with bankruptcy issues that include Chapter 7 bankruptcy cases, Chapter 13 bankruptcy cases, tax debt issues, mortgage issues and San Diego car accident cases.

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Fall River, MA (PRWEB) November 20, 2011

The experts at Viveiros Insurance know that renting property is a great way for people to make money, especially those that own homes or buildings in Massachusetts where real estate prices are high. However, the harsh New England winter can present a number of problems for local landlords. Between complications with snow removal and increased fire hazards, the chances are that landlords will have to rely on their Massachusetts property insurance to provide financial protection against potentially costly accidents.

Clearly, the best way for landlords to avoid filing claims on their Massachusetts property insurance is to take steps to prevent accidents from occurring in the first place. In light of the upcoming holiday season, the team at Viveiros Insurance would like to offer the following tips on how local residents who rent out property can protect themselves and their investments throughout the winter:

Be proactive when it comes to snow and ice. Landlords who take the time to put down salt before a storm may help prevent a slip-and-fall accident on the property that could result in a lawsuit. In addition, property owners should remove all snow and ice as soon as possible.
Install indoor sprinkler systems. People who own small and large buildings alike should consider installing sprinkler systems due to the fact that these can significantly reduce the extent of damage from a fire. Christmas trees that are not watered properly, holiday lights and festive candles can all be serious fire hazards.
Have the propertys plumbing systems checked before the cold weather strikes and inform tenants that the heat should be kept on low, even if they travel for extensive periods of time for the holidays. Frozen pipes can lead to costly repairs for landlords.

Many local landlords encountered problems last winter when the state was hit with record amounts of snow. This year, the team at Viveiros Insurance wants individuals who rent out apartments and homes to be prepared with Massachusetts property insurance that they can trust. Whether an incident occurs within a rented unit or outside on the property, a comprehensive insurance policy can provide the protection that landlords need in order to keep money coming in.

About Viveiros Insurance:

Upon opening our doors in 1977, Viveiros Insurance strove to provide value-added services to the local community. Viveiros Insurance is a full service, independent Massachusetts insurance agency. We set ourselves apart from other Massachusetts insurance companies by offering only the highest quality customer service. Our business plan is based upon Strength, Stability & Service we go beyond the standard agencys services to earn your trust and gain a customer for life.

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(PRWEB UK) 17 September 2011

Mustapha Njie, CEO of Taf Holdings Company Ltd, has hailed an increase in investors from overseas as a “triumph for the Gambian property market.” Investors are snapping up property for sale in Gambia fast.

The Gambia, a small country on the Western coast of Africa, is a popular holiday destination. Just five hours from the UK, it offers almost constant sunshine, tropical beaches and a relaxing, peaceful environment. Tourists flock to Gambia from the UK, Ireland, America and Europe all year round and so there is a growing demand for rental properties. Gambia properties for sale are also in demand from people looking for a holiday home, setting up a business, or retiring to Gambia.

Investors have discovered that buying property in The Gambia makes sense. The country has a liberal, market led economy and a stable political system. Buying and selling properties in Gambia is fairly straightforward – this is because land and property laws are based on the British model, and so buying property in the Gambia is usually simpler than in many other countries. And, as property is still relatively cheap, investors are achieving high capital growth returns, year on year.

One of the leading real estate developers in The Gambia is Taf Gambian Property, part of Taf Holdings. The CEO, Mustapha Njie, explains; “We have seen a huge growth in demand for property. For many years we have been involved in ‘housing the nation’ by building affordable homes for the people of Gambia. At the same time, we want to attract overseas investors, and so we have developed Brufut Gardens, a large development overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and containing over five hundred modern apartments, houses and villas.”

Property owners are already seeing excellent returns on their investments, yet property prices in The Gambia are still remarkably low. Mustapha Njie continues: “Property in The Gambia is affordable for everyone, whether they are a professional investor, a family looking for a holiday home, or a couple looking to retire. However, they are rising steadily – so now is the time to get on board.”

Find out more by visiting http://www.tafgambianproperty.com

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Orland Park, IL (PRWEB) November 02, 2011

Illinois fire departments have been busy the last couple of months hosting open houses and community events to make the public more aware about fire safety, and more specifically, home fire sprinklers, culminating with national Fire Prevention Week (FPW) from October 9-15. However, those who missed the FPW residential fire sprinkler demonstrations, which display the tremendous speed of fire and the quick response of home fire sprinkler protection, are likely able to see these demonstrations year-round. According to the nonprofit Northern Illinois Fire Sprinkler Advisory Board, nearly 50 demonstrations have been held this year alone.

Tom Lia, executive director for the Northern Illinois Fire Sprinkler Advisory Board, explains that the Illinois fire service is committed to home fire sprinkler education throughout the year, not just FPW. Instead of reaching out to thousands of community members only during FPW, Illinois fire departments more likely reach tens of thousands through their continual educational outreach.

Every year during Fire Prevention Week, fire safety and prevention messages are prevalent in schools and media across the nation, but fire sprinkler education does not begin or end with Fire Prevention Week, says Lia. Fire Prevention Week is a great annual platform to promote residential fire sprinklers and explain the lifesaving benefits they provide to homeowners, but fire departments in Illinois understand that home fire sprinkler education needs to be ongoing.

According to the National Fire Protection Association, eight out of every 10 fire deaths occur in the home. In an effort to lower that statistic in their communities, 74 municipalities and fire protection districts in Illinois have local ordinances that require home fire sprinklers, however, many homeowners, both in Illinois and nationwide, are still unaware that fire sprinklers are available for homes and are unsure of how they operate. Their image of fire sprinklers is typically generated by Hollywood movies, which incorrectly portray fire sprinklers and create myths such as that all fire sprinklers activate at once.

To dispel these myths, explain how home fire sprinklers work, and demonstrate the lifesaving benefits fire sprinklers provide, Illinois fire departments outreach includes side-by-side and fire sprinkler trailer demonstrations.

Side-by-side demonstrations have been said to be the most dramatic and effective way to show large crowds how home fire sprinklers operate. A side-by-side demonstration consists of two 8x8x8-foot constructed cubes that are furnished to appear as similar rooms in a home with the only difference being that one is protected with a fire sprinkler and the other is not. Viewers can see in real time how quickly a fire can turn to flashover, the temperature at which everything in the room ignites, in the unsprinklered room. In the sprinklered room, they are able to see how quickly the fire sprinkler activates in response to the heat from the fire and the effectiveness of the sprinkler in controlling or extinguishing the fire.

The Illinois Fire Inspectors Association, Northern Illinois Fire Inspectors Association, Gurnee Fire Department, and Mokena Fire Protection District offer use of their fire sprinkler demonstration trailers to local fire departments. Fire sprinkler demonstrations trailers are also effective in showing how a single fire sprinkler in a room activates due to the heat from a fire.

Personnel from NIFSAB offer assistance to many of the fire departments in preparation for their events. Lia, who has helped conduct well over 300 side-by-side demonstrations as well as many fire sprinkler trailer demonstrations over the years, praises the fire departments for their fire sprinkler education and outreach efforts.

Illinois is consistently a top state for fire sprinkler demonstrations and education during Fire Prevention Week, however, it doesnt end there, adds Lia. Our States fire service recognizes the importance of providing home fire sprinkler messages year-round. Thats what makes the Illinois fire service stand out the most.

In 2011, side-by-side demonstrations have been conducted at the following:

Addison Fire Protection District

Alsip Fire Department

Bartlett FPD

Berwyn FD

Channahon FPD

Clarendon Hills FD

Darien-Woodridge FPD

Deerfield-Bannockburn FPD

Downers Grove FD

East Moline FD

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Grayslake FPD

Gurnee FD

Harper College

Hinsdale Fire Department

Huntley FPD

Illinois Fire Inspectors Association

Itasca FPD

La Grange Park FD

Lake Bluff FD

Lake County Fair

Lake County Fire Safety Expo

Lake Forest FD

Lockport Township FPD

Long Grove FPD

Lyons FD

Manteno Community FPD

Merrionette Park FD

Mount Prospect FD

Mundelein FD

Moraine Valley Community College

Bronx, New York (PRWEB) November 18, 2011

In a major boost for the economy of the Bronx, New York City and New York State, Simone Development Companies has announced that Smith Electric Vehicles Corp., a leader in zero-emission, all-electric commercial vehicles, has signed a lease for a 90,000-square-foot industrial building at 295 Locust Avenue in the Bronx. Smith Electric will establish a new clean technology manufacturing facility at the site. The move is expected to create more than 100 new jobs.

The major announcement was made at a news conference held November 15that the Bronx County Building and attended by State, City and Borough officials as well as executives from Smith Electric and Simone Development. Among those at the event were Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr.; Ken Adams, President and CEO of Empire State Development Corp., New York City Economic Development Corp. President Seth W. Pinsky, and Bryan Hansel, Founder, CEO and Chairman of Smith Electric Vehicles.

We are absolutely thrilled that Smith Electric Vehicles will be opening their new manufacturing facility inour state-of-the-art industrial property. This is a great day for the Bronx and a significant development for the entire regions economy. Not only will this facility create new jobs, it will also produce clean energy vehicles to improve our environment, said Joseph Simone, President of Simone Development Companies. This announcement is yet another example of the remarkable economic renaissance now under way in the Bronx, he added.

Smith Vehicle Corp., which is based in Kansas City, Missouri, will renovate and equip the building for its manufacturing assembly, service and sales facility. Beginning in 2012, the company will manufacture its Newton, a zero-emission all-electric commercial vehicle. In addition to making investments in renovations, equipment and training, Smith Electric is receiving a package of stateand city incentives valued at over $ 6 million.

Smith Electric vehicles operate in major urban centers, including New York City where companies such as PepsiCos Frito-Lay division, Duane Reade, Coca Cola, and Down East Seafood have purchased and currently operate Smith Electric vehicles.

Built in 2002, the Simone property at 295 Locust Avenuewas formerly occupied by the Murray Feiss Company, a major distributor of interior and exterior residential lighting and lamps. The building features a 70,000-square-foot ground floor and a 20,000-square-foot mezzanine with 5,000 square feet of office space.

Representing Simone Development in the lease transaction was James D. MacDonald,Director of Leasing. We are proud to have Smith Electric join Simone Developments growing roster of corporate tenants. We look forward to providing them with the first-class space they need to grow their business today and in the future, said Mr. MacDonald.

Headquartered in the Bronx, Simone Development Companies is a full service real estate investment company specializing in the acquisition and development of office, retail, industrial and residential properties in the tri-state area. The privately held company owns and manages an extensive range of commercial projects from multi-building office parks to retail and industrial space in WestchesterCounty, Queens, the Bronx, Long Island and Connecticut. The companys portfolio of more than 100 real estate properties totals over 5 million square feet of development space. The companys signature property is the 42-acre Hutchinson Metro Center office complex in the Bronx which features approximately 750,000 square feet of Class A office and medical space.

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Miami, FL (PRWEB) November 21, 2011

eReal Estate Holdings, LLC, owner and operator of Condo.com and Houses.com, today announced the official launch of their third category-defining domain – Property.com (http://www.property.com). This latest addition extends the Companys online real estate platform into the massive global commercial real estate market. Visitors to the site will have easy access to a comprehensive database of property listings including office space, retail properties, multi-family buildings, warehouses, industrial space and land from around the world. Property.com will also include a large database of residential properties, foreclosures and auctions as part of their initial offering. Global market data and property indices, a database of property managers and daily property news will be added in the coming weeks.

The new category domain, combined with seasoned IT professionals, expert management and a proven online real estate platform, positions Property.com to become the leading portal for commercial real estate and other property asset classes. Our goal of creating a transparent global marketplace for buyers and sellers has not changed. Launching Property.com allows us capitalize on the global search demand for the term property, and to leverage the significant investment weve made in software development, licensing and people, stated Richard Swerdlow, CEO of Condo.com, Houses.com and now Property.com.

The commercial real estate market is massive and rapidly moving online, following the trend set by the residential real estate market over the past few years stated eReal Estate Holdings, COO, Matt Pluznick. According to a recent report by Jones Lang LaSalle, commercial real estate sales in the U.S. totaled $ 41.7 billion in Q2 2011, an 82% increase in sales volume from the previous quarter and a 157% increase compared to Q2 of 2010. The commercial real estate market represents over $ 11 trillion in the U.S. alone in terms of sales, leases and investment. Property.com will be a valuable online resource to investors, real estate professionals and others that participate in the global commercial real estate market, added Pluznick.

About eReal Estate Holdings

eReal Estate Holdings, LLC owns and operates the category-defining portals Property.com, Houses.com and Condo.com – the worlds largest online marketplaces for real estate. The sites showcase over 25 million properties for sale, rent and vacation in the United States and 70+ countries around the world. The sites receive over 1.5 million+ visitors per month and cost-effectively deliver exposure and qualified leads to builders, real estate professionals and homeowners. In addition to property for sale and rent, site visitors have access to a wide variety of real estate-related products and services including mortgages, credit repair, home improvement, moving and more. The Company is privately held and headquartered in Miami, Florida. For more information, please visit Property.com (http://www.property.com), Houses.com (http://www.houses.com) and Condo.com (http://www.condo.com).

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Cooperstown, NY (PRWEB) September 29, 2011

The team at The Putnam Agency knows that New York real estate is not cheap. Individuals who make these types of investments are typically quick to purchase New York property insurance, which can give them peace of mind that they will be covered in the case of an accident or damage. Putnam agents also understand that finding the right business location can be a time-consuming endeavor. Therefore, the dedicated experts would like to highlight several things that people should consider before buying property or business insurance NY that local companies need.

There is more to consider than the overall population in terms of demographics. Business owners should review the average age and household income of residents in a specific area where they want to open a store. Think about how accessible an area is via public transportation or highways. Even if the actual town population is low, easy accessibility can help drive consumers to a location.

Business owners should follow the old saying, keep your friends close and enemies closer. This means that its ideal to open a store in an area close to other business competitors. Up-and-coming small businesses that are located near bigger ones within the same industry can even benefit from the top dogs marketing efforts.

Business owners with little or no experience choosing property locations should seek professional help.

Local agents like those at The Putnam Agency can help business leaders expedite the process of finding the right location and obtaining NY property insurance that will protect their investment so that they can open their doors as soon as possible. Whether in the Big Apple or spacious suburbs, the experts at Putnam can help get business owners on the road to success.

About The Putnam Agency:

Since 1981, The Putnam Agency has operated as a full service, New York insurance agency. With a commitment to offer nothing less than an outstanding customer experience, which is reflected by the agencys long standing relationships with clients, The Putnam Agency has continued to evolve into a true insurance leader. The Putnam Agency with offices in Cooperstown, Palatine Bridge, Greene, and Worcester also serves the surrounding areas so if you’re looking for Oxford insurance, Oneonta insurance or Utica insurance, give them a call.

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Springfield, Illinois (PRWEB) November 24, 2011

Mr. Brian Su, CEO of Artisan Business Group, Inc., announces that Artisan Business Group has been selected to be the sole event promoter of the Invest in America 2012 (Shanghai) Summit and Exhibition at Shanghai Centre, Shanghai China February 25-26, 2012.

After successfully hosting the Invest in America 2011 (Guangzhou) Summit in March 2011, the Invest in America Summit Organizing Committee is to host another exciting event in 2012. The 2nd Annual Summit will be held in Chinas largest city – Shanghai. With a history of more than 700 years, Shanghai was once the financial center of the Far East. Today, with a population of 19 million people, Shanghai has again become the largest economic center in China and a global city, exerting influence over finance, commerce, fashion, technology and culture. The Summit will be the largest American investment conference and exhibition in China for 2012. The event welcomes U.S. investment projects, Regional Centers, real estate brokerage firms, franchises, PE and VC companies, financial services, attorneys, CPAs, international trade agencies, government officials, and colleges to participate in exhibition and presentations. With Shanghai’s economic strength, key strategic position, instant access to major Chinese media and a nationwide business network by the organizer, the Summit will attract large crowds of interested investors and business executives who are eager to learn more about investment and business opportunities in the United States.

Honored guest speakers include Mr. Ron Klasko, Mr. Robert Divine, Mr. Jeff Carr, Mr. David Hirson, Mr. Joseph McCarthy, and others.

I am very glad and excited to assist in promoting the Invest in America 2012 (Shanghai) Summit and Exhibition! Many Chinese companies and Chinese investors are very interested in investing in the US, the Chinese investment will definitely helpful to our investment projects throughout the US says Brian Su, CEO of Artisan Business Group, Inc. This conference and exhibition will offer a great opportunities to American companies to show case their investment and business opportunities to Chinese investors and clients.

This two day dynamic conference and trade show in Shanghai on February 25-26, 2012, is promoted by Mr. Brian Su, CEO of Artisan Business Group, Inc., a leader in China-US investment and business advisory. Artisan Business Group has been very successfully organizing major EB-5 business and investment seminars and conferences in Chicago, New York, Las Vegas, Houston, San Diego, Guangzhou (China), Boston, Los Angeles, and Orlando.

To see more details about the event and registration, visit http://www.InvestAmerica2012.org.

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Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) November 23, 2011

Publisher Fastpencil, Inc. announces release of Consumer Advocate & Foreclosure Specialist Michael R. Bang’s latest book; Walk Away.

As many Americans are facing difficult times after the recent and continuing market housing crash and economic downturn, some industry specialists are stepping forward to speak up for consumers and turn misfortune into an opportunity for education. This includes Michael R. Bangs recently released Walk AwayHow to Strategically Default on an Underwater Mortgage.

The book goes into great detail about how the banking system works, how a mortgage plays into that system and the vast avenues available to a consumer underwater or facing foreclosure, from a loan modification all the way to how to simply walk away from a home if you can no longer afford to keep it and your sanity, Michael R. Bang, Consumer Activist and Foreclosure Specialist from The Vortex Reality Vibration LLC., said. Many homeowners are having their rights violated by the banking industry or their emplyees, its often illegal and shameful.

Bang has been a licensed real estate agent for 10 years and a rental investor for over 15. He became a foreclosure specialist, selling properties for banks in 1999 and in 2000 launched Georgia Foreclosure, Inc., (http://www.gaforeclosure.com) a site dedicated to providing investors and potential homeowners access to distressed properties on the market (properties owned and for sale by lenders after foreclosure has occurred).

He also became a well known expert in Atlanta on the standards and practices of by banks used to foreclose. In 2008 he was bewildered to see the amount of fraudulent tactics and misrepresentation asset managers were flagrantly using to foreclose. Examples included robo-signing, re-creating documents that had been lost, violating cease and desist orders or simply foreclosing on home they didn’t even own. Often, had the homeowner been aware of the improper acts, and known how to fight back, the foreclosure could have been stopped dead in it’s tracks thereby saving the home.

Since the 2008 housing crash, Bang has turned his expertise to consumer advocacy and has worked with individuals who are unaware of their options in the face of foreclosure.

The mantra of the banks and their agents is that you have a moral obligation to pay your mortgage when, in point of fact, it’s nothing more than a contract which can be voided at any time, Bang said. This book is a How To guide for personal well being and doing what’s right for the individual and their family; it gives readers a sense of security and freedom to fight back.

The companion website to Bangs book, http://www.usawalkaway.com, (launched October 2011) provides detailed information on the foreclosure process of each state, sample documents and worksheets about foreclosure regulations, and a forum where homeowners can share their own foreclosure experiences and learn how to avoid being victims of fraudulent foreclosures.

Bang was inspired in part by his own experiences after a large bank illegally attempted to foreclose his home. To learn more about Walk AwayHow to Strategically Default on an Underwater Mortgage and how you can avoid being a victim, visit http://www.usawalkaway.com.

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Clearwater, FL (PRWEB) November 21, 2011

In one of the largest corporate moves this year in the Tampa Bay region, AmeriLife – the nations largest senior-focused life and health insurance marketing organization – leased the expansive three-story complex formerly known as Prestige Place II, on U.S. Highway North, with a move of its 350 employees planned for March 2012.

This is the space weve needed to expand our services as well as our employee base, said AmeriLife CEO and President Timothy O. North. Despite the economy, AmeriLife has thrived in recent years, as some similar companies have struggled or even closed their doors. AmeriLife is growing, and were spreading our wings.

Alan Feldshue and Melanie Jackson of Colliers International Tampa Bay represented AmeriLife, the holding company for a nation-wide group of affiliated life and health insurance marketing companies focusing on the senior market. Colliers International negotiated an 11-year lease. Terms and specifics were not made public.

Hans Kaunath and Judy Healey of Ciminelli Real Estate Services represented the landlord, CW Capital Asset Management.

AmeriLife – moving from its long-time location at the landmark AmeriLife Towers at the intersection of U.S. 19 and Countryside Boulevard – was attracted to the 2650 McCormick Drive complex (to be called AmeriLife Place) by its central Pinellas location, the large parking facilities and the ability to customize the building to AmeriLifes unique needs.

This new complex provides a major upgrade in corporate space for the company, said Colliers Feldshue. After considering more than 20 locations around the Tampa Bay area, this location offered AmeriLife a unique opportunity for expansion and aesthetic identity.

The interior of the building, originally built in 1987, is being renovated, re-imagined and remodeled for AmeriLifes use. In its new location, the company will get more parking, custom landscaping and a facility that is green (energy efficient).

Frankly, were long overdue for corporate expansion, said Mr. North, AmeriLifes CEO. Our headquarters as are our employees, independent agents and affiliates across the nation is a reflection of our leadership position in the senior-focused insurance industry. This move will facilitate company expansion and accelerate our ability to serve our agents and clients alike.

About AmeriLife:

For 40 years, AmeriLife long based in Clearwater has provided excellence and access as the nation’s largest, privately-owned, senior-focused life and health insurance marketing organization. AmeriLife is dedicated to the insurance and financial needs of Americas increasing senior population through insurance-related products such as Health and Medicare Supplement Plans, Licensed Third-Party Administration, 15 National Marketing Companies, Career Agencies, Annuities, Financial Services, Long-Term Care and a new Property and Casualty Insurance Agency. For additional information about AmeriLife or its impending move to AmeriLife Place, please contact Corporate Communications Director Wayne Shelor at (727) 726-0726.

About Colliers International:

Colliers International is the third-largest commercial real estate services company in the world with 15,000 professionals operating out of more than 512 offices in 61 countries. A subsidiary of FirstService Corporation (NASDAQ: FSRV; TSX: FSV and FSV.PR.U), it focuses on accelerating success for its clients by seamlessly providing a full range of services to real estate users, owners and investors worldwide, including global corporate solutions, brokerage, property and asset management, hotel investment sales and consulting, valuation, consulting and appraisal services, mortgage banking and research. Commercial Property Executive and Multi-Housing News magazines ranked Colliers International as the top U.S. real estate company and the latest annual survey by the Lipsey Company ranked Colliers International as the second most recognized commercial real estate brand in the world.

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Walnut Creek, CA (PRWEB) November 21, 2011

Each month there are thousands of evictions filed in the East Bay and with the unemployment rate, including the underemployed, at 16.4 percent, there are several people on the edge of being evicted. Stokey Properties Inc., a full service property management company in Walnut Creek, offers an Eviction Protection Program to property owners in the Greater San Francisco East Bay Area.

For only $ 10 per month per unit,Bay Area property management company, Stokley Properties new Eviction Protection Program covers the entire cost of all non-jury trial evictions. This could save a property owner more than $ 1,400 at a time when rents are not being paid. Introduced 3 months ago, the program has received a warm welcome from its real estate investment clients. Nearly 85% of the clients opt to avail of the program.

The primary skill of a property management company today is Operational Expertise, keeping property cash flowing and 100% occupied. Whether it is a condominium, single family home or multi-unit investment property, Walnut Creek Property Management Company Stokley Properties will teach you what you need to know to accomplish this, says Joe Stokley, Owner of Stokley Properties Inc.

For more information on Stokley Properties Inc., call (925) 658-1415 or visit them online at http://www.stokleypropertieseastbay.net. Stokley Properties is located at 1630 North Main St. Suite 54, Walnut Creek, CA 94596.

About Stokley Properties Inc.

Walnut Creek property management company Stokley Properties provides complete property management services in Walnut Creek and throughout the greater San Francisco East Bay Area, including Concord, San Ramon, the Bay Area, Brentwood, Martinez and Oakland. They provide professional real estate investment advice to enable clients to make well-informed decisions. Services include advertising and marketing, residential screening, leasing and retention management, property inspections and more.

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Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) November 22, 2011

The National Financial Educators Council (NFEC) is currently searching for experienced financial professionals, educators, and/or anyone with specialized financial literacy knowledge to serve on its 2012 Curriculum Advisory Board.

The NFEC offers a financial literacy curriculum designed by a team of educators and financial professionals. The stated objective of NFEC curriculum development is to create content that meets educational standards while offering practical tools to help people prepare for the financial real world. Curriculum content is updated annually to incorporate the latest information. To facilitate each annual update, the NFEC builds an advisory board comprised of experts like financial advisors, realtors, mortgage specialists, credit and investment professionals, and educators.

Qualified advisory board members will possess an expert level of knowledge about one or more specific financial literacy topics, and have a strong desire to improve financial capability among our countrys youth. Curriculum advisors assume responsibility to review two or more sections (each about four pages long) of the NFECs financial education instructors guide. Advisory board members contribute comments and ideas to refine the curriculum package and ensure that its content is up-to-date. Interested educators and financial professionals may visit the NFECs financial literacy curriculum board page for more information.

Being a Financial Advisor and founding a nonprofit focused on financial literacy, I am proud to be a part of the NFECs curriculum advisory team and be able to impact students from across the country. Their approach of bringing educators together with financial professionals will provide relevant financial education coursework to our youth, said Stan Webb, CFS Certified Fund Specialist and Certified Senior Advisor, President of Stan T. Webb Cos. Inc., and co-founder of the 501(c)3 Minerva Foundation for Financial Literacy.

Past collaboration with leading financial educators and experts yielded the current NFEC youth financial literacy curriculum, which is widely used by schools, government organizations, non-profit groups, and concerned citizens around the U.S. Bringing educators and financial professionals together has proven an effective mix to balance educational standards with practical information that will help our youth succeed in an increasingly complex financial world, states Traci Allan of the NFEC.

The NFECs mission is to create a world where people are financially capable to make sound, effective financial decisions that improve their lives and the lives of people they influence, all around the globe. The NFECs collaboration with top financial educators and professionals produces turnkey financial literacy products and services that minimize the time and investment needed to implement an effective financial education initiative.

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Petersfield, Hampshire (PRWEB UK) 29 September 2011

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Outer Banks, NC (PRWEB) November 18, 2011

The latest shopping trend this holiday season is the gift of a family vacation. A gift the entire family can enjoy together is hard to find, but a family beach vacation is sure to please everyone!

Sun Realty, the largest beach vacation rental company located on the Outer Banks of North Carolina is taking playing Santa to a whole new level. Back by popular demand, shoppers can buy a vacation gift certificate in any denomination for loved ones to use towards a future Outer Banks beach vacation.

The gift certificates are available just in time for the holiday season. As an added promotion, for the busiest shopping day of the year, Sun Realty is offering an exclusive incentive. Any gift certificate purchased on Black Friday will also come with a free early check-in ($ 100 value) to get that OBX beach vacation started even earlier.

Sun Realty is also offering an exclusive online promotion for another popular holiday shopping day, focusing on Cyber Monday, November 28, 2011. Sun Realty will give shoppers an additional 10% of the total amount of the gift certificate, which will be applied to the certificate.

Visit Sun Realtys website for more information on Vacation Gift Certificates or call 1-888-853-7770.

About Sun Realty:

Sun Realty is the largest real estate sales and vacation rental company on The Outer Banks of North Carolina. Established in 1980 by E. Paul Breaux, Sun Realty has 7 offices and manages a large selection of fine vacation homes from Carova to Hatteras Island. For more information visit http://www.sunrealtync.com, or call 1-888-853-7770.

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Lawrenceville, GA (PRWEB) November 22, 2011

In partnership with Mobile Real Estate, The Real Estate Book expands advertising packages to include new mobile marketing tools at no additional cost.

Text messaging with lead generation, QR codes and single property mobile pages are now part of the basic advertising package offered by The Real Estate Book through their collaboration with Mobile Real Estate ID.

Our partnership with The Real Estate Book is in perfect alignment with our mission, to bridge the gap between buyers and sellers. Using QR codes and text codes in print drives more consumers to mobile sites.- This is a partnership that helps make print come alive and I jumped at the chance to be a part of it. says John Lim, President and CEO of Mobile Real Estate. Text messaging and QR Codes continue to gain adoption within marketing and advertising, through this partnership our technology will now allow buyers to interact further with the printed advertisement.

Recent studies show that 25% of home buyers are visiting real estate-related websites from their web enabled mobile devices or smart phones. Print advertising helps consumers find and access these mobile websites whenever and wherever they happen to be — allowing them to see more information about the property, additional photos, maps, pricing, details, etc.

In addition to advertisements The Real Estate Book, REALTORS

Irvine, CA (PRWEB) October 10, 2011

For those who like to conduct their learning on the move, educational podcasts are the solution. Whether commuting to work, taking lunch in the park or hitting the gym, podcasts are the perfect blend of technology and active lifestyles. Those familiar with The Creating Wealth Shownow at 223 episodesknow the breadth of expertise Jason Hartman shares on real estate investing (REI), income properties and financial planning with his most-popular podcast. However, Hartmans company offers much more than just financial advice.

The trouble with many podcasts is that theyre nothing but thinly disguised advertisements for the latest guru to sell his newest product, said Jason Hartman, host of The Creating Wealth Show. People see through junk like that in a flash and make a mental note not to waste their time again downloading another podvertisement.

Hartman doesn’t do podvertisements. As a natural teacher, his inquisitive nature lends itself well to drawing a guest deeply into the conversation. It doesn’t matter whether the topic is real estate or extraterrestrial life on earth (which doesn’t pop up that often), his listeners are sure to learn something new. Heres a quick recap of The Hartman Media Companys current offerings:

The Creating Wealth Show This is the Granddaddy of The Hartman Media Company network. Host Jason Hartman discusses topics of interest to real estate investors and provides action-oriented tips to get investors started on the road to achieving financial independence. Heres a hint: dont look to the stock market. The Creating Wealth Show offers a real estate education unmatched online.

Speaking of Wealth Show This podcast focuses on the incredible opportunities available to publishers, speakers and consultants. Perhaps no other topic allows professionals to follow their passion down the road to profitand it all starts with effective communication. Anyone with the urge to share knowledge and get paid for it should tune in to the Speaking of Wealth Show.

Solomon Success Show Not everyone is aware of the depth of investment advice the Bible holds, much of it found in the Book of Proverbs, penned by a gentleman that may have been historys richest man, King Solomon. With interviews based on investing according to timeless biblical principles, the Solomon Success Show offers a fresh breath of air in a world that too often ignores the wisdom of the ages.

Jason Hartman Foundation This non-profit organization sponsors the Young Wealth Show, a growing collection of episodes aimed at teaching investing and entrepreneurship to young investors. Jason Hartman, a product of the California public school system, believes that this critical topic is all too often left out of todays curriculum, which is a serious disservice to our youngsters. In conjunction with the American Monetary Association, the Young Wealth Show aims to remedy this educational deficit as much as possible.

American Monetary Association If we actually knew the percentage of people who have only a vague understanding of how our economic and monetary systems work, there would probably be an audible gasp of horror across the nation. The truth is that too many Americans fall woefully short in knowledge about how our countrys inner machinations. Believe us, this is not something to be left in the hands of our leaders and tell them to figure it out. All of us who are interested in the long term survival of our country should be intensely interested in the topics addressed by the American Monetary Association Show.

Holistic Survival Holistic Survival is a survival show with a different slant. The tagline is Protecting the people, places, and profits you care about and we think that sums it up rather well. Not so much a wild-eyed conspiratorial approach to the subject, the Holistic Survival Show nevertheless takes on Big Brother, conspiracies, financial collapse, food stocks and just about every other topic under the sun that involves keeping society alive in the event it unravels.

Jetsetter Show The Jetsetter Show is for those who travel or wish they could travel the world. Not a simple find cheap flights approach to travel, this podcast offers up-to-date travel tips and advice for business, family, leisure, retirement or ex-pat travel. Believe it or not, there are other places in the world to live, and some of them offer a much bigger bang for your buck than the good ol United States of America.

Heroic Investing Show The Heroic Investing Show is for the real heroes around this great nation. Not singers, heiresses or marginally talented athletes, this podcast teaches underpaid first responders and other government employees how to develop a retirement nest egg that allows them to do anything they want in their golden years. It is based on the same real estate investing principles as The Creating Wealth Show.

AIPIS AIPIS stands for Accredited Income Property Investment Specialist. With a podcast aimed squarely at real estate and mortgage professionals, this educational podcast goes hand in hand with the AIPIS accreditation. This ones for professionals who want to stay on the cutting edge of property investment education.

The Hartman Media Company educational podcasts are available for download on computer, iPhone or MP3 player for listening at a later date.

The Hartman Media Company

The Hartman Media Company is an innovative portal for educational content to benefit aspiring entrepreneurs and professionals in various fields and services. We gather special reports, newsletters, and audio and video podcasts for the benefit of visitors and subscribers. The Hartman Media Company is a one-stop destination for people seeking new, creative strategies for wealth building and generating additional streams of income. Jason Hartmans highly sought after educational events, speaking engagements and his acclaimed The Creating Wealth Show inspire and empower hundreds of thousands of people in 26 countries worldwide. For information, call 714-820-4290 or visit Hartman Media online.

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(PRWEB) November 23, 2011

CapitaLands wholly-owned serviced residence business unit, The Ascott Limited (Ascott), has opened its third Citadines serviced residence in Xian. The new 138-unit Citadines Xingqing Palace Xian strengthens Ascotts leadership position as the largest international serviced residence owner-operator in Xian and in China. Ascott currently also operates Citadines Central Xian (162 units) and Citadines Gaoxin Xian (251 units) while Somerset Gaoxin Xian (233 units) is expected to open in 2013. All four properties are in prime locations in the Hi-Tech Development Zone or the business district of Xian and are close to many tourist spots. In China, Ascott has about 7,000 apartment units in 38 properties across 16 cities.

Mr Lee Chee Koon, Ascotts Managing Director for North Asia, said: Xian has immense potential for serviced residences. As a key economic hub in Central West China, foreign direct investments have been growing with many multinational companies such as IBM, Intel, Fujitsu and NEC setting up their national R&D centres in the city. Xian is also a famous tourist destination attracting millions of foreign and domestic travellers every year with its many historic sites. The opening of our third Citadines in Xian will enable us to cater to the strong demand for accommodation from business and leisure travellers. Moving forward, high growth cities such as Xian will remain an important market for Ascott as we seek to expand our China portfolio to 12,000 units by 2015.

Citadines Xingqing Palace Xian is a five-minute walk to the historic Xingqing Palace Park, a popular tourist attraction built on the ruins of the palace dating back to the Tang dynasty. The serviced residence is also close to many shopping and entertainment outlets such as the Lifeng International Shopping Square, Jiaoda Computer Mall and Hongye Cinema. Academics and students from the nearby universities including Jiaotong University will find great convenience living in the new Citadines property.

Citadines Xingqing Palace Xian provides travellers with a comfortable and homely environment to suit individual lifestyles. Each of the spacious studios to two-bedroom apartments has a fully-equipped kitchen, an ensuite bathroom and separate work and sleeping areas. The serviced residence offers 24-hour reception, 24-hour security, meeting rooms, WiFi zones and business support services. For recreation, guests can make use of the fully-equipped gymnasium, sauna, steam room or yoga room. Residents also have the flexibility to choose from services including grocery shopping, laundry, dry cleaning and meal delivery to customise their stay experience.

To celebrate the opening of Citadines Xingqing Palace Xian, Ascott is offering introductory rates which start from RMB 350 for a studio. The rates are valid until 31 December 2011. For enquiries and reservations, please visit http://www.citadines.com, call 400 820 1028 or email enquiry.xian@the-ascott.com.

About The Ascott Limited

The Ascott Limited is the worlds largest international serviced residence owner-operator with over 22,000 operating serviced residence units in key cities of Asia Pacific, Europe and the Gulf region, as well as over 6,000 units which are under development, making a total of more than 28,000 units.

The company operates three brands Ascott, Citadines and Somerset. Its portfolio spans over 70 cities across more than 20 countries, 14 of which are new cities in Ascotts portfolio where its serviced residences are being developed.

Ascott, a wholly-owned subsidiary of CapitaLand Limited, is headquartered in Singapore. It pioneered Asia Pacifics first international-class serviced residence in 1984. In 2006, it established the worlds first Pan-Asian serviced residence real estate investment trust, Ascott Residence Trust. Today, the company boasts a 27-year industry track record and award-winning serviced residence brands that enjoy recognition worldwide.

Recent awards include DestinAsian Readers Choice Awards 2011 Best Serviced Residence in Asia Pacific, Business Traveller Asia-Pacific Awards 2011 Best Serviced Residence Brand and Best Serviced Residence in Asia-Pacific, Business Traveller UK Awards 2011 Best Serviced Apartment Company, TTG China Travel Awards 2011 Best Serviced Residence Operator in China and TTG Travel Awards 2011 Best Serviced Residence Operator.

About CapitaLand Group

CapitaLand is one of Asias largest real estate companies. Headquartered and listed in Singapore, the multi-local companys core businesses in real estate, hospitality and real estate financial services are focused in growth cities in Asia Pacific and Europe.

The companys real estate and hospitality portfolio, which includes homes, offices, shopping malls, serviced residences and mixed developments, spans more than 110 cities in over 20 countries. CapitaLand also leverages on its significant asset base, real estate domain knowledge, financial skills and extensive market network to develop real estate financial products and services in Singapore and the region.

The listed entities of the CapitaLand Group include Australand, CapitaMalls Asia, CapitaMall Trust, CapitaCommercial Trust, Ascott Residence Trust, CapitaRetail China Trust, CapitaMalls Malaysia Trust and Quill Capita Trust.

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Louisville, KY (PRWEB) November 05, 2011

Farm Credits Myhanh (pronounced mee han) Pham has spent virtually her entire 36 years turning challenges into achievements.

Consider: Myhanh was born in war-torn Vietnam in 1975, just two months before the fall of Saigon. Her father, an army officer in South Vietnam, was immediately imprisoned by the Vietnamese Communists for nine years. The family, which had been relatively affluent, lost almost everything. They became so poor that Myhanh had to begin working at the age of nine to help her mother support the family.

A few years after her father was released from prison, they were able to immigrate to the United States as beneficiaries of a U.S. humanitarian program. Two months after settling in Erie, Pennsylvania in 1993, her father and mother divorced. As the result, Myhanh and her mother became ineligible for the government assistance theyd been promised. So they moved to Louisville, Kentucky, where they lived with an uncles family in a two-bedroom apartment in a poor section of town.

We had no money and couldnt speak English, recalled Myhanh. All we had was our hope and determination to survive, and an appreciation that America had given us a chance. Myhanh graduated from high school in Vietnam, but realized if she was going to succeed in her new land, she needed to learn English. So she went back to Louisvilles Iroquois High School for a couple of years to better prepare herself. She also started working a minimum-wage job as a mail sorter, and then a second job encoding checks for a large bank, because neither required English.

After finishing high school for the second time in 1995, she began studies in finance at the University of Louisville, finishing a five-year bachelors degree program in three years. There was a period of time when she worked two jobs while attending the university. Although she had a knack for things numerical, Myhanh had a more fundamental reason for pursuing numbers in work and education.

It all came down to problems with English, she said. I decided to go with finance because working with numbers was easier for me. Soon after graduating in 1998, Myhanh landed a temporary, entry-level position with Farm Credit Services of Mid-America.

I was hired by Donna Turner, the Director of Loan Accounting, said Myhanh. At the time, I still wasnt good with English and had difficulty communicating clearly during the interview. But despite that, she gave me a chance to prove myself. She touched my life and permanently changed it. Shes retired now, but Ill never forget her.

Three months later, Myhanh became a permanent employee, followed by a series of increasing responsibility leading to her current position as an Internal Auditor-Finance in the associations corporate office in Louisville. With the help of Farm Credits Educational Assistance Program, she continued her education, earning a masters degree in business administration, a second bachelors degree in accounting, and a CPA designation. Shes also currently participating in Farm Credits Leadership College, preparing herself for future leadership opportunities.

Im very grateful to Farm Credit, because without them I wouldnt have been able to do the things Ive done, said Myhanh. Theyve got great programs to help employees.

The same year Myhanh joined Farm Credit, she also married Phi Tran, a fellow Vietnamese political refugee whom she described as a wonderful man and husband. The couple has two sons, Anthony, 11, and Andrew, 8. When Myhanh finally finishes her studies, she wants to spend more time with her family, and do volunteer work, feeling that its important to give back.

I consider myself to be blessed by God and very fortunate, said Myhanh, whos proud to have been a naturalized American citizen since 2000. Im thankful to America for giving me these opportunities. Im very grateful to my mother, my uncle, and my husband, who have all done so much for me. And Im also very thankful to my work family for supporting me during part of my journey.

Note from Myhanh I want to thank all those who have given me the opportunity to share the beauty of Vietnamese and our mother land Vietnam through the story of my life. I am just one of many proud Vietnamese Americans who are doing their best to preserve the Vietnamese tradition of turning challenges into achievements.

ABOUT FARM CREDIT SERVICES OF MID-AMERICA

Farm Credit Services of Mid-America is a $ 17.1 billion financial services cooperative serving over 92,500 farmers, agribusinesses and rural residents in Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana and Tennessee. The association provides loans for all farm and rural living purposes including including real estate, operating loans,equipment loans, and housing loans. FCS also provides an array of financial services, including crop insurance and leases. For more information about Farm Credit, call 1-800-444-FARM or visit them on the web at http://www.e-farmcredit.com.

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Fort Myers, Florida (PRWEB) November 11, 2011

The Fort Myers Regional Partnership received an Excellence in Economic Development Award from the International Economic Development Council for the Together for Business Integrated Marketing Campaign in the category of Paid Ad Campaign for communities with populations of more than 500,000.

The honor was presented at an awards ceremony in September during the IEDC Annual Conference in Charlotte, North Carolina.

“We recognize the Fort Myers Regional Partnership for providing successful strategies to promote new standards in economic development in this period of global recovery, said Dennis Coleman, IEDC chair. Our awards honor organizations and individuals for their efforts in creating positive change in communities. They are showing that they are at the forefront of the economic development profession and are using innovative and effective practices that can be replicated in other communities.”

The Excellence in Economic Awards Program annually recognizes the worlds best economic development programs and partnerships, marketing materials, and the years most influential leaders. The program honors organizations and individuals in 28 categories for their efforts in creating positive change in urban, suburban, and rural communities.

The mission of the integrated marketing campaign launched by the Fort Myers Regional Partnership was to leverage existing relationships within the community and the region to identify potential business candidates for expansion or location to Lee County. To accomplish this, the Fort Myers Regional Partnership implemented an aggressive and integrated fusion of both traditional and new-age marketing approaches for economic development.

Together for business has become our rallying cry throughout all elements of the campaign and was strategically implemented in advertising, marketing and promotional messages to engage all business leaders, residents, and industry partners, stated Jennifer Berg, marketing and communications director of the Fort Myers Regional Partnership.

Through the support and benefits of the public-private partnership with The Horizon Council to provide strategic direction, active involvement, and financial support of these integrated marketing efforts, the Partnership has effectively saturated the market with this message, thus increasing its effectiveness.

We are well underway to take our integrated marketing and communications plan to the next level in 2012 with creative and dynamic strategies from website presence, advertising, social media, and public relations to partnerships and online exposure reaching targeted audiences in and out of the market to make Lee County more vibrant and a better place for all of us, continued Berg.

The Fort Myers Regional Partnership, Lee Countys Economic Development Office, is driven by its long-term, forward-thinking mission to expand and diversify the local economy.

About the International Economic Development Council

The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) is the premier membership organization dedicated to helping economic development professionals create high-quality jobs, develop vibrant communities and improve the quality of life in their regions. Serving more than 4,500 members, IEDC represents the largest network of economic development professionals in the world. IEDC provides a diverse range of services, including conferences, certification, professional development, publications, research, advisory services and legislative tracking.

About Fort Myers Regional Partnership

The Fort Myers Regional Partnership works to attract new and diversified businesses resulting in high-wage, high-skilled jobs; retains and encourages the expansion of existing businesses and improves the overall business environment. Lee County is a thriving business community with a highly regarded airport, significant corporate development and ample real estate opportunities. The area is attracting, retaining and growing high-value businesses with a unique blend of an outstanding business climate and superior quality of life. The county is home to five vibrant cities–Fort Myers, Bonita Springs, Cape Coral, Fort Myers Beach, and Sanibel–and is the heart of Southwest Florida.

The Partnership continues to promote and build the region through ongoing efforts from its proactive team of domestic and international recruiters, research staff and community liaisons, as well as through its partnerships with the Horizon Foundation, the Horizon Council and the Lee County Industrial Development Authority.

Since 1996, 5,546 new jobs and $ 1,065,570,586 in economic impact have been committed to as a direct result of key local incentive programs; Lee County Job Opportunity Program and the First Incentives for Recruiting Strategic Targets as well as State of Florida incentives and the State Closing Fund.

In addition to the core website, http://www.FortMyersRegionalPartnership.com, Fort Myers Regional Partnership can also be found on these popular social networking sites:

Editors Notes:

Unique story angles, resources and trend data are available in the online Media Center at http://www.FortMyersRegionalPartnership.com/AboutUs/MediaCenter

For executive interviews, success stories and additional media relations services, please contact Jennifer Berg, Fort Myers Regional Partnership, via phone at 239.338.3161 or email at JBerg(at)leegov(dot)com.

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Garden City, NY (PRWEB) November 24, 2011

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(PRWEB) November 19, 2011

Boca Ratons leading luxury Real Estate Broker, Palm Beach Premier Real Estate, announced today that it is expanding to the Island of Palm Beach and will be opening a new office in 2012. In anticipation of its expansion, Palm Beach Premier Real Estate has officially joined the Palm Beach Board of Realtors as an MLS Member.

The Island of Palm Beach Real Estate Market represents a wonderful opportunity for Palm Beach Premier Real Estate to expand our brand and to offer Palm Beach home owners, Palm Beach residents, Palm Beach home buyers and Palm Beach home sellers, as well as Palm Beach Rentals an exciting alternative to the Palm Beach Brokers that our target clientele are currently accustomed to, said Grant Freer, Founder and President of Palm Beach Premier Real Estate.

Were absolutely delighted to be able to join up and become members of The Palm Beach Board of Realtors and we are thoroughly looking forward to actively participating with the community.

According to Palm Beach Premier Real Estate Broker Gia Freer, who will train Palm Beach Agents at the new location, What separates Palm Beach Premier Real Estate is that we have a unique and distinctive brand, an emphasis on technology and innovation as well as a tremendous local expertise in Palm Beach County, where we specialize in exclusive Oceanfront and Intracoastal premier estate properties and luxury Condominiums.

Experienced Palm Beach REALTORS interested in joining the Team at Palm Beach Premier Real Estate should contact Gia Freer for additional information. Palm Beach Premier Real Estate is actively recruiting Real Estate Agents with proven experience and knowledge of the unique Island of Palm Beach lifestyle and marketplace.

About PBBOR

The Palm Beach Board of Realtors

(PRWEB) November 23, 2011

CapitaLands wholly-owned serviced residence business unit, The Ascott Limited (Ascott), has won a contract to manage its first serviced residence in Iskandar, the southern gateway of Malaysia. The new 204-unit Somerset Puteri Harbour Iskandar is scheduled to open in the Nusajaya flagship economic zone in 2013. The contract is awarded by Nusajaya Consolidated Sdn Bhd, a joint venture between established Malaysian developers United Malayan Land Bhd and UEM Land Berhad.

Mr Lim Ming Yan, Ascotts Chief Executive Officer, said: Malaysia has strong growth potential for Ascott due to its resilient economy and attractiveness as a destination for foreign direct investments. The government has invested significant resources to develop the Iskandar region to spur the growth of Malaysias economy. Besides attracting investments of over RM70 billion from foreign and domestic companies, the large-scale tourism projects in Iskandar also bring tremendous opportunities for serviced residences. As the first international serviced residence provider in Nusajaya, Ascott is well positioned to tap on the burgeoning demand for quality accommodation from expatriates and travellers.

Mr Alfred Ong, Ascotts Managing Director for Southeast Asia and Australia, said: Ascott expanded into Cyberjaya and Petaling Jaya earlier this year and we are pleased to add another city to our Malaysian network. Our entry into Iskandar further strengthens Ascotts leadership position as the largest international serviced residence owner and operator in Malaysia. We currently operate five properties with close to 700 apartment units. With this new property in Iskandar, we now have a strong growth pipeline of more than 900 units which are scheduled to open in Malaysia over the next five years. In total, this brings our Malaysian portfolio to over 1,600 units. We will continue to look for opportunities to expand our footprint in Malaysia.

Somerset Puteri Harbour Iskandar is strategically located within Nusajaya, home to developments such as EduCity which houses several world-class university campuses, Medini which encompasses business and leisure districts, the Southern Industrial and Logistics Clusters and Afiat Healthpark. The serviced residence is within walking distance to Kota Iskandar, the Johor States new administrative centre. It is a 20-minute drive from the Malaysia-Singapore Second Link and 25 minutes away from Johor’s Senai International Airport. It is also easily accessible via the soon to be opened coastal highway which links Nusajaya to the main Johor city centre and the Johor-Singapore Causeway. Travellers can enjoy excellent connectivity to other parts of the Iskandar region via the water transport terminal, bus terminal and light rail transit station situated in the propertys vicinity.

As part of the luxurious waterfront development of Puteri Harbour, Somerset Puteri Harbour Iskandar is near quayside lifestyle stores, fine dining restaurants, alfresco caf

(PRWEB UK) 23 November 2011

The award-winning American waterski and wakeboarding boat manufacturer, which for more than eight decades has been building high quality boats, has recently expanded its international dealer network to broaden the reach of the Nautique brand around the world. Sea-Alliance Group will represent Nautique in Northern Cyprus, at Karpaz Gate Marina.

Nautique President/CEO, Bill Yeargin, said: We are delighted to appoint Sea-Alliance Group as an international dealer of Nautique Boats. So many more people around the world now have an opportunity to experience the Nautique lifestyle and we are excited about welcoming them to the Nautique family.

Roy Klajman, Owner of Sea-Alliance Group, who visited the Nautique Boats factory in Orlando, Florida last week said: The Nautique product range includes top of the range towing boats which are perfect for having fun out on the water. The Sea-Alliance Group team is very proud to be an official dealer of Nautique boats and we are looking forward to introducing them to the eastern Mediterranean market.

Sea-Alliance Groups office in Northern Cyprus is based at Karpaz Gate Marina, the all-new luxury marina which opened earlier this year. For more information about Karpaz Gate Marina visit http://www.karpazbay.com.

For more information about Nautique Boats visit http://www.nautique.com or contact Terri Schneider, Marketing Coordinator, Nautique Boats: +001 (407) 956-6404 tschneider@nautique.com

About Sea-Alliance Group

Sea-Alliance Group provides services in the following areas:

Yacht sales and purchase

SAG helps clients by supplying a broad range of solutions for building, purchasing and selling premium yachts worldwide and has several dealerships for a number of prestigious international brands, including Sunseeker, Comar and Sessa Marine shipyards. Not only selling yachts from its own portfolio, SAG has also, when required, designed and built yachts with support from shipyards that include Moonen, Jongert, Fitzroy, Shipman, Sunreef and Baglietto.

Charters

With access to top quality charter yachts around the world, SAG will find the perfect yacht to suit an individuals needs, whether a traditional sailing yacht or high-performance motor yacht, a jet-set lifestyle cruise, a relaxed and pampered experience.

New construction

SAG is a specialist in custom and semi-custom yacht design, and its project managers have extensive knowledge of, and close relationships with, naval architects, designers, shipyards, engineering and contractors. A dedicated on-site project manager is assigned to each construction and because the smallest issue can have far-reaching effects on the yachts cost, quality and performance, SAG closely monitors every stage of the build process.

Yacht management

SAGs yacht management division deals with every aspect of a yachts systems, logistics, crew and finance. This is a service which is provided for yachts of all sizes, whether private or commercial. The company can also supervise the construction of a number of yachts, and this currently includes several mega yachts being built by leading European shipyards.

Marinas and marine projects

SAG acts as a consultant for the construction of marinas, as well as seafront tourist and real estate projects. Providing a full range of commercial/professional services such as feasibility studies, consultancy, business and marketing plans, the team can offer full marina management services and can also restructure existing marinas to meet with current and future needs.

Technical services

SAGs Technical Services department deals with issues including safety management systems and international safety management (ISM) issues. Also its team liaises with suppliers, collecting quotations from various yards for any maintenance work that needs to be done on a vessel, deals with re-painting, engine room works, any structural modifications to the boats, audio visual systems updates, and liaises with the Captain of the boat to ensure the vessel is maintained to the highest standards.

Crew Recruitment

SAG offers a Crew Recruitment service which uses its professional contacts and experience of crew recruitment place to place individuals, including captains, deck hands, service staff, chefs and yacht engineers, into the most suitable role for them based on their preferences, personalities and aspirations.

http://www.sea-alliance.com

http://www.twitter.com/SeaAllianceGrp

For more information

Contact: Zoe Hiljemark, PR Account Director / Jenny Pearce, Senior PR Account Executive

E-mail: zoe(at)marketing-matters(dot)co(dot)uk / jenny(at)marketing-matters(dot)co(dot)uk

Tel: +44 (0) 1202 777111 / +44 (0) 7770 924439

Address: Marketing Matters, Unit C, Acorn Business Park, Ling Road, Poole, Dorset, UK, BH12 4NZ

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The Woodlands, TX (PRWEB) November 22, 2011

LUIS TAMBORREL, broker/owner of Tamborrel Properties, an Award-Winning Real Estate Agency located in The Woodlands, Texas that specializes in new home buyers and offers a unique system with modern marketing techniques to help homeowners sell fast and for top Dollar.

Tamborrel Properties was recently awarded #1 in New Home Sales for 2010 by The Woodlands Development Company.

Other awards and designations that Tamborrel Properties and Luis Tamborrel have earned, are:

2010 | Awarded Green Gold Medal by The Woodlands Development Company
2009 | Awarded Premiere Producer by The Woodlands Development Company
2009 | Awarded Houston’s BEST Realtor by The GHBA (Greater Houston Builders Association)
2008 | Awarded #1 in New Homes Sales by The Woodlands Development Company
Member of Luxury Home Institute
Member of the Houston Association of Realtors
Member of the National Association of Realtors
Million Dollar Guild
Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist

Tamborrel Properties has proven to bring the most foreign national buyers to The Woodlands and understands that a powerful marketing campaign must be implemented to sell your home. As a result The Woodlands Development Company awarded Tamborrel Properties #1 in New Homes Sales for several years.

According to a study conducted by NAR (National Association of Realtors) shows that 53% of all residential transactions were made by foreign buyers from March 2010 to March 2011 surging $ 16 Billion in the last year and Tamborrel Properties has a complete team of buyer agents specialized in bringing and servicing international home buyers.

Tamborrel Properties has invested and worked hard to promote globally and has helped hundreds of home buyers from different countries like: Mexico, Spain, Italy, Argentina, Venezuela, Colombia, England, Canada and India.

Tamborrel Properties website, Woodlands New Homes, offers the most complete list of homes for sale in The Woodlands helping home buyers shop for homes with the ability to request more information, save properties, obtain new listed properties, get email alerts when prices change and many more features plus request online help from any of the Realtors at Tamborrel Properties.

Visit Woodlands New Homes to learn more and search all homes for sale in The Woodlands.

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