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Minneapolis, MN (PRWEB) November 09, 2011

One of the most experienced teams of lofts and condos Realtors has joined a Twin Cities real estate brokerage that launched two months ago.

Father and son real estate professionals Jim and Andy Asbury launched the first Minnesota franchise of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate late this summer. The new brokerage, called Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Area Leaders, marks the 23rd state into which the venerable real estate company has expanded.

Before launching Area Leaders, Andy Asbury, broker/owner of the new firm, guided a team of urban property specialists at http://www.minnesotaloftsandcondos.com. That team of urban specialists now serves clients in the Urban Properties collection of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Area Leaders.

Our lofts and condos agents are passionate about the urban market and remain committed to helping people buy, rent and sell urban properties, Andy Asbury said. Our lofts and condos website includes a wide variety of advanced features that make searching for lofts and condos a breeze, and our partnership with Better Homes and Gardens, which is one of the most well established and recognized brands today, will allow us to provide even more value to the people we serve.

The Area Leaders lofts and condos agents have unparalleled experience with the urban properties in Minneapolis and St. Paul. They not only stay on top of whats going on in the market, but theyre also market insiders who can share with buyers, sellers and renters potential rewards or risks associated with individual loft or condo projects. The agents have a keen awareness of the complexities of the current lofts and condos market, and help people navigate and make sense of them.

The Area Leaders lofts and condos agents share their knowledge at the Urban Properties website, which includes thousands of searchable lofts and condos listings. For more information on Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Area Leaders Urban Properties, log on to http://www.minnesotaloftsandcondos.com. Or reach a lofts and condos Realtor at (612) 225-0122.

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New York, NY (PRWEB) November 10, 2011

Today, Virgo Business Centers announced that the company offers month-to-month leases for NYC office space. Clients can now sign up for 1 month and stay as long as they want with a 30 day notice.

Theres almost no commitment. Theres little cost up-front, and its easy to move out if you have to, so its virtually risk-free, says Sarah Klein, Co-CEO of Virgo Business Centers. You only pay for what you need and nothing more.

Save on Manhattan Office Space

New York City is the 9th most expensive city in the world in which to rent office space, according to a September 2011 study by Jones Lang LaSalle, a commercial real estate research firm.

Nevertheless, Virgo Business Centers manages to make New York City office space affordable. The company offers interior offices for $ 700/month, workstations for $ 500/month, window offices and team rooms for $ 1,000/month, and virtual offices for only $ 50/month.

Clients can choose from four convenient New York City locations:

The Empire State Building

350 Fifth Avenue

59th Floor

New York, NY 110118

(212) 601-2600

The Chanin Building at Grand Central

380 Lexington Avenue

17th Floor

New York, 10168

(212) 551-1000

Flatiron District

304 Park Avenue South

11th Floor

New York, NY 10010

(212) 590-2300

Midtown

575 Lexington Avenue

4th Floor

New York, NY 10022

(212) 600-2300

Each location features fully furnished offices, administrative support staff, high-speed internet access, conference room facilities, and copy/fax/printing/scanning services.

About Virgo Business Centers

Virgo Business Centers offers a variety of office solutions, including furnished offices, conference room rentals, and New York virtual office services. For additional information, call (212) 601-2700.

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Boston, Massachusettes (PRWEB) November 11, 2011

Homes.org, a fast growing real estate search portal, is now teaming up with local professionals to bring buyers and sellers information on the Boston real estate market. Overall the Boston area real estate market has seen second quarter declines in single family homes compared to 2010, however the condo market is looking a bit stronger, especially in the luxury market during the third quarter.

“The downtown Boston condominium market has shown sign of marked improvement year-to-date in 2011, particularly in the higher price segments, ” says R. Wayne Lopez, principal at RESIS, a real estate consulting service in Boston, MA.

“The high-end of the market is steady performing: as of 3Q reports, sales over one million dollars are up 6% from last year and account for 14% of total sales year-to-date. Sales in the $ 500,000-$ 999,999 price segment are also up 6% from last year,” Mr. Lopez added. An example of this trend can be seen at 45 Province, a development Lopez and RESIS are selling in Midtown, where 34 sales this year are a huge increase from the 12 sales at this time last year.

But Lopez adds that not all market segments are enjoying such an upswing. “,The under $ 500,000 price segment is down 2%. The lower price segment continues to suffer from the new lending restrictions, which often require 20% or more down payment for purchases. Prices seem to be stabilized due to limited inventory supply, and with mortgage interest rates still low there are opportunities to be had by savvy buyers who have cash to purchase or have the down payment needed for financing. With the high cost to rent in downtown Boston continuing to escalate, more and more people who were reluctant to buy in the last few years due to global economic factors have found a sense of comfort with the local market fundamentals and are re-entering the market as buyers.”

Boston, MA Real Estate Market Information and Statistics

County: Suffolk

Zip Codes in the City: 0210802137, 02163, 02196, 02199, 02201, 02203, 02204, 02205, 02206, 02210, 02211, 02212, 02215, 02217, 02222, 02228, 02241, 02266, 02283, 02284, 02293, 02295, 02297, 02298

Population (city): 617,594

Total Households (2005-2009): 237,397

Greater Boston Real Estate Board Sales Data

Median Home Value (2005-2009): $ 404,500

Median Sales Price (Single Family Homes in 2nd Quarter): $ 360,000

Median Sales Price (Condos in 2nd Quarter): $ 386,750

Average Days on Market (Single Family Homes in 2nd Quarter): 105

Average Days on Market (Condos in 2nd Quarter): 99

Homes Sales in 2nd Quarter (condos and single family): 1,383

RESIS 3Q Downtown Boston Condominium Report Sales Data

Average price (3Q 2011): $ 669,650 (up from $ 653,679 last year)

Median price (3Q 2011): $ 470,000 (up from $ 460,000 last year)

Foreclosures (September 2011): 1 in 1,886

Renters vs. Owners: 62.7% vs 37.3%

Type of Home:

5% Single Family

9.8% Condo

85.2% Other

Popular Neighborhoods Seeing Improvements:

Clark Freeport, Manila (PRWEB) November 11, 2011

True Green Energy Group http://www.tgeg.asia, ISIN number CA8724191066, Cusip number 872419106 trading on Deutsche Borse AG under the stock symbol TGG.F, Forged an agreement to become partners with Mr. Paul Lu, President of Universal Resources Development Incorporated, who also represents the interests of several prospective construction companies and multi-billion dollar firms in China, including but not limited to CITIC Group, China State Engineering construction Corporation, and China Railroad Engineering Construction Corporation, who expressed and articulated his groups keen interest to construct satellite housing projects in suitable locations in the Philippines in cooperation with True Green Energy Group, CJ Consortium and its various partners.

Paul Lu, the international marketing director and C.E.O of Universal Resources Development, Inc. (URD), presented to True Green Energy Groups Founder and Chairman Ronald Shane Flynn, the completed infrastructure projects his groups have already completed in China.

The purpose of this partnership between TGEG, CJ and URD is to build 500,000 homes in the Philippines that are sustainable as well as Eco friendly for the environment. In addition to building these homes TGEG, CJ, Consortium and URD will build satellite cities that will also include TGEG power plants to accommodate the impending economic problems of municipal landfill sites that have been closed.

The C.E.O Renato Lee III said, Housing problems in the Philippines is basically a never-ending drawback in the central point of the Philippine archipelago Metro Manila Philippines. For it is where all class and types of Filipinos conglomerate into congesting situations due to Manila which is the center of commerce, and industry wherein most Filipinos are thought to gain a lot of opportunities for growth and financial success. However, squatting is rampant throughout Manila and full of poor homeless people.

Squatting consists of occupying an abandoned or unoccupied space or building, usually residential that the squatter does not own, rent or otherwise have permission to use. The Partnerships main objective is to build universal lots in their respective provinces wherein all Filipinos could own their own home legally than just squatting in order to have shelter.

We intend to interview local Philippine banks and to select one of the most qualified to handle the low interest mortgages for the benefit of Filipino people for all the satellite housing projects in this partnership.

In many of the world’s poorer countries, there are extensive slums or shantytowns, typically built on the edges of major cities and consisting almost entirely of self-constructed housing built without the landowner’s permission. While these settlements may, in time, grow to become both legalized and indistinguishable from normal residential neighborhoods, they start off as squats with minimal basic infrastructure. Thus, there is no sewage system, drinking water must be bought from vendors or carried from a nearby tap, and if there is electricity, it is stolen from a passing cable.

This partnership will in no doubt help the Philippines to become a first world country that could include bullet trains, railways, hydro plants, and green energy projects that TGEG will promote and deploy.

Satellite towns are smaller municipalities that are adjacent to a major city, which is the core of a metropolitan area. They differ from mere suburbs, subdivisions and especially bedroom communities in that they have municipal governments distinct from that of the core metropolis and employment bases sufficient to support their residential populations. Conceptually, satellite cities could be self-sufficient communities outside of their larger metropolitan areas. The homes being built will be quite cosmopolitan and will present an exclusive demeanor.

Mr. Ronald Flynn Founder and Chairman said, This partnership and the Memorandum of agreement will consist of carrying out our vision of providing clean green energy to the country while getting rid of the garbage and building satellite cities for people living in the Philippines. The estimated investment by Paul Lus group would be approximately $ 5 billion USD in order to fund the first 500,000 homes.

URD is incorporated in the State of Texas, United States of America and sponsors, develops and funds: energy, natural resource, environmental and infrastructure projects.

Aside from completed infrastructures in China, URD has also completed projects in Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America and Russia. Currently, URD has focused on developing projects in Asia particularly Japan, India, Indonesia, Malaysia and Vietnam.

Aside from mass housing, URDs current projects include: oil and gas exploration and development, pipelines and refineries; coal and iron ore mining; and, biofuels, ethanol and synthetic gas (syngas) plants. Other areas of development include water processing and commercial real estate.

This press release contains forward-looking information within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of the 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and is subject to the safe harbor created by those sections.

Contact: Ronald Flynn

PRINCEFLYNN(at)YAHOO(dot)COM

+639188880017

SOURCE True Green Energy Group

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Big Bear Lake, California (PRWEB) November 13, 2011

According to the most recent figures available from the National Association of Realtors, http://www.realtor.org/library/library/fg003, in the period ending 2010, there were approximagely 1,066,600 real estate agent members in the United States, down from a high of 1,358,000 just four years earlier. In the past year, approximately 500,000 real estate agents across the country have quit the business, according to industry expert, Brian Moses. Moses contends that more are expected to follow suit in the coming months.

Not all regions are being this adversely affected by the current economic situation, however. In the San Bernardino mountains, the real estate business is still doing quite well.

Longtime real estate broker Chuck Hurd has had a finger on the financial pulse of Big Bear Lake, California, since the early 1980s. While other parts of the country are suffering from the current housing market crisis, Hurd sees a different picture in Big Bear, although he agrees that in the local chapter of the NAR, the membership has dropped significantly in the past year.

“We currently have an inventory of around 800 available residential properties in the Big Bear area. There is a wide range of prices, going from a mere $ 70,000 to nearly 7 million dollars. That number of houses will last only a few months if nothing changes and its a relatively low number, compared to several years ago, Hurd says. The good news is that we have seen an increase in sales over 2010. Also, there are far fewer REOs now; only approximately 1 in 300 homes is in trouble up here compared to approximately 1 in 3 in Las Vegas, for example.

“Around the country, people are seeing that stocks are no longer a safe bet, but that real estate is still an excellent investment under the right circumstances. The people who have bought in Big Bear Lake may not make as large a profit if they sell now as if they wait a while, but most are not under water, either. That may be one of the reasons why we are selling to more celebrities here than ever.”

According to Hurd, there are many reasons why Big Bear Lake is so stable in comparison to other areas in Southern California. A very popular recreational area, its tucked in San Bernardino County, surrounded by five other counties Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Diego and Ventura – and is only a couple of hours at most from any of them. That makes it an ideal choice for second homes, for which a large number of the residences are intended, as well as recreation and relaxation.

“The weather in Big Bear is gorgeous. We usually have sunshine 300 days of the year, then a few storms come in, giving us our snow for winter sports. This is a very family-oriented community. Every weekend of the entire year there is something fun to do: car shows, cowboy poetry readings, skiing, water sports, Oktoberfest, hiking, biking. Or, if you just want the peace and quiet of a mountain home, well, this is the place to find that, too.”

Hurd should know: Hes lived in Big Bear Lake himself for over a decade, after selling real estate there while living in Palm Springs.

“Right now, with interest rates incredibly low and housing prices also on the low end, Id say its a great time to invest in real estate in Big Bear. After all, would you rather gaze at a faltering stock certificate or pine trees and a lake? I cant keep properties that are properly priced at under $ 200K for more than a couple of weeks. Thats how quickly housing is moving up here.

“There are approximately 50 rental companies in the area. That says a lot about the investment aspect of having a second home: Many people rent out their places, from small cabins to large homes, for weekends or for an entire season. People spend money in Big Bear recreating and having fun. Big Bear has frequently been San Bernardino Countys top sales tax revenue producer.”

Chuck Hurd is a full-time independent real estate broker and is considered an expert on the Big Bear Lakes market. He was featured on “House Hunters” in 2005, and has been ranked among the Top 100 International Realtors.

Sydney, Australia (PRWEB) November 14, 2011

Modern technology has changed the way we communicate, from emails and social networking sites through to SMS, VOIP calls and instant messaging. Always ready to embrace creative solutions to challenges, property investment coach, Rick Otton, is now successfully sharing his knowledge through podcasts.

An increasing number of people are leveraging the power of the i by creating free, downloadable audio sessions tailored for iPod consumption: podcasts. Already podcasts are being used to deliver school lessons, university tutorials, and how tos in many different business segments.

For years I have traveled the world teaching people how to become creative in property investing – how to shift the real estate purchase paradigm, explained Mr Otton. To do this I have traveled extensively teaching students in the USA, UK and Australia about how to become property owners without the involvement of the banks.

While I still conduct live workshops, by creating podcasts I have been able to share my teachings with a much wider audience, without me traveling to them, or them incurring any expense in coming to me, he continued.

As well as his podcasts appearing in iTunes, Mr Otton has launched a website, creativerealestate.com.au, where he adds the recordings of each podcast. On the site as well, it is possible to request the transcripts of the podcasts, for later reference.

The podcasts already loaded to creativerealestate.com.au include:

> Cash Flow Versus Capital

> The Power Of Private Lending

> The Truth About Investing in US Property

> Rent To Own – A Exquisitely Rewarding Property Investing Strategy!

> Change Your Mindset

> Its Not About The House!

To say our podcasts have been successful is understatement. One of our first podcasts, an interview with one of my most successful students, top the iTunes charts within two days, said Otton. This demonstrates two things to me: that podcasts work for educators, and that people are looking for creative property options.

The podcasts are absolutely free, and can be accessed 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.

Rick Otton can be contacted via his website http://www.rickotton.com

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Las Vegas, NV (PRWEB) November 14, 2011

Las Vegas foreclosures for sale are gaining worldwide attention as home buyers and investors continue to discover some of the lowest prices in over 20-years. Trulia research confirmed by LasVegasRealEstate.org has Las Vegas homes as the #1 price-to-rent ratio in America. While appreciation remains flat for most communities, immediate cash flow of the rental market is driving the excitement showing 10% and better returns for savvy buyers.

Ashley McCormick of Realty One, Nevada’s number one real estate company has seen an increased interest from foreign buyers and retirees taking advantage of the affordable prices. Foreign buyers are looking to compound on the benefits of purchasing second homes against a week US dollar while retirees are looking to get the best value for their remaining dollars in popular communities like Sun City Las Vegas ,starting at just $ 100K . Either way, Las Vegas foreclosures are proving to be the deal that discerning buyers are deciding on after doing their research.

McCormick is advising buyers to take note of the niche markets to see the positive impact these cash buyers are having and the long term effects they may have on Las Vegas real estate market trends. Las Vegas high rise condos for sale stand out as a dominate niche with 90% all-cash buyers. The low priced units are being picked off the market forcing prices to not only show the first signs of appreciation since the recession, but the stability the debt free property owners bring to the community.

Th average medium price of a home for sale in Las Vegas is currently $ 119,900 with 50% of homes for sale in Las Vegas being purchase all cash, the Vegas economy is enjoying more residents with extra income to shop, dine and explore the Vegas world class entertainment. The extra income these buyers bring creates a cycle that also benefits the service industry that largely contributes to the rental population of Vegas.

With all the attention Las Vegas foreclosures are getting, McCormick is advising buyers and investors to get familiar with the market and take advantage of the current market conditions. Due to the number or Canadian buyers and out of state clients making contact she has acquired a toll fee 1-888-920-2292. Property images and information online are empowering some out of state investors to buy sight unseen and own a piece of Vegas without having to travel. Las Vegas homes for sale listed through the MLS are available for search online at http://www.LasVegasRealEstate.org


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London, UK (PRWEB) November 14, 2011

Whether New Year is spent with family, friends or romance, Quintessentially Villas can offer advice on the best places to stay for whatever the tone of celebrations:

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Arnold, CA (PRWEB) November 15, 2011

Cedar Creek Realty, a vacation rental and property management company in Arnold, California reports that vacation rentals are being snapped up in the area.

“This was the best July we’ve ever had. It was record numbers for us,” said Kelley Stellar, vacation rental manager for Cedar Creek Realty in Arnold. “Many people who used to take their vacations to Hawaii, Europe or Tahoe are coming up to the Arnold area these days.”

Stellar believes this is partly due to the poor economy and partly due to the recent “discovery” of the Arnold area by young families in the East Bay of California’s San Francisco Bay Area.

Stellar estimates there are between 150 and 300 vacation rentals available in the greater Arnold area. Renters often just stay for the weekend, but week- and month-long stays are becoming increasingly common.

From a business perspective, experts believe that turning a second home into a vacation rental is a good way to supplement income. “It’s a great idea in this point in time,” Stellar said. “All of my rentals are second homes. Now, because of the economy, they have decided to rent them out for extra income.”

Stellar said that along with the booming rentals, home sales are also up in the area. “We get people who actually are up here looking to purchase a home to put it in a vacation rental program. They know that now is a good time buy.”

There are two main seasons for vacation rentals. During the summer, families come up for vacations and enjoy the lakes and rivers and exploring the mountains. In the winter, numerous skiers head to the hills. “From the third week in June (when kids get out of school) through Labor Day” is a booming time, Stellar said. “We start getting busy again when the snow flies around Thanksgiving. That lasts through Easter.”

Who rents?

People come from all over the state and beyond to stay in the cabins and homes in the Arnold area.

“Most people are coming in with two to three families,” Stellar added. “They rent the larger houses. Usually, it’s families. People in their 30s with children ranging from 5 to 13. We get a lot of them from the Bay Area.” Luckily for owners, there are very few younger renters, and the cabins do not receive very much damage. “We don’t get a lot of the 20-somethings up here,” Stellar said. “Almost all of them are families. I really don’t get a lot of damage. I might get a spill on the carpet from kids carrying a Coke. Really, it’s very good.”

Why Arnold?

“People have actually started to discover us,” Stellar said. “We have a whole lot to offer. Once somebody comes up here once, they go home and tell their friends and bring their friends up. Then they come back up year after year. They often use the same cabin every year. It’s kind of a tradition. It’s actually becoming a big draw.”

“If you’re taking a family of five to go skiing and go to Tahoe, you spend a bundle. You can come here instead and spend a lot less.”

“I think it’s more beautiful here,” Stellar said. “It’s a beautiful easy drive from the Bay Area. The people up here are incredibly friendly. There is so much to do. From Murphys all the way up, there is so much diversity.”

Blue Lakes Springs is one of the most popular rental areas because there’s a lot to do within the subdivision.

“Most people are looking for the recreation areas,” Stellar said. “Blue Lakes Springs is very popular because of all the activities they offer. Most families want something for their kids to do.”

This popularity of the vacation rentals has led to home sales rising as well, as some vacationers want a permanent home in the scenic Highway 4 corridor.

About Cedar Creek Realty

Mountain living is a unique experience. Cedar Creek Realty’s staff offers both the local knowledge and the big city expertise to handle the real estate needs of full-time residents and second homeowners from the San Francisco Bay Area. Every property has its history of ownership, slope nuances, and unique characteristics. Cedar Creek Realty combines insider perspective with extensive experience, garnered all across California, in the full range of real estate services from sales and marketing to rentals and property management.

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(PRWEB) November 15, 2011

Kingman real estate market trends are seeing an increase of online search and interest from out of state investors and retirees. Kingman Az is located just 100 miles form the #1 rated price-to-rent ratio city in America according to Trulia research, which is current the world famous Las Vegas, NV. Las Vegas homes for sale have been posting record sales for the last 3-months as the medium home price is currently $ 119,900. Those who are broading there search are discovering popular cities such as Kingman with medium priced homes currently at $ 83,500.

Justin Hollingsworth, a third generation Kingman real estate agent, says that Kingman has a long history as an alternative choice to the bigger metropolitan areas such as Las Vegas and Phoenix. The two common factors that draw buyers to Kingman homes is first the price and second affordable health care. Kingman not only has a lower cost of living index of the larger cities but the four hospitals and multiple medical facilities are able to match or exceed the capabilities of many urban hospitals.

Retirees relocating to Kingman Arizona for the affordable prices, and world class health-care are also discovering a second chance to rebuilt their retirement portfolio in Kingman AZ foreclosures. A recent survey by the Employee Benefit Research Institute indicated that one in three retirees had dipped deeper than planned into their savings to pay for basic expenses in 2011. Over the last five years most people who thought they had a stable retirement took huge loses in pension plans and stocks. Now they are looking to diversify and are turning into investors as they see Kingman AZ rentals as a way to generate a positive cash-flow.

Hollingworth identifies the biggest change over the last 3-years is that investors, foreign buyers and now retirees are getting back into buying rental properties. With the Las Vegas real estate market leading the way, Kingman is reaping the attetion as is Boulder City Nevada situated between both cities. Justin Hollingsworth of Hollingsworth Properties can be contacted at 1-928-279-2015. All Available Kingman AZ homes for sale to include condos, rentals and land can be veiwed and search online thru the free MLS search tools at http://www.KingmanArizonaRealEstate.com

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London (PRWEB UK) 15 November 2011

Finding a new place to live can be a daunting prospect. Especially when you consider the process of moving house is deemed to be one of the top ten most stressful life experiences. But what of actually finding that dream home? Isnt that where the real stress lies?

Its all very well knowing what you want developing a wish list of key requirements that your new pad must have but actually finding this thats a different matter altogether. Throw your location of choice into the mix as being our fair capital and the minefield continues.

Searching for a place to live in London can be difficult at the best of times. But with the economic climate being as it is, competition in the rental market (the only viable option for many of Londons home seekers) continues to soar.

Theres also the consideration of whether or not to Flatshare a deliberation those from outside the capital, may not have previously had to consider, but often a necessity in a city where rent can amount to over three quarters of average monthly net earnings.

Then there is the actual location where to live? Flats to rent in Clapham, Property To rent in East London – Which matches your lifestyle and more importantly your pocket?

These questions represent a whole of host of conundrums that face the London rental seeker – before theyve even viewed their first property.

Help however, is at hand. With websites such as London2let.com, the rental process can be made a whole lot easier. Providing in depth location information on all of the London boroughs, renters are able to read at a glance about any potential areas of interest.

When you first move to the capital, deciding where to live is a complex business! said Astra Glass, a Brand Manager who moved to London 8 years ago. You may have thoughts on where youd like to be but the reality can be a different story. A site like London2let is an invaluable tool for homeseekers. It gives practical information on locations, and offers an extensive list of properties from shared accommodation to houses, to student flats even Penthouses.

London2let provides comprehensive detail on the information you really want to know about an area the history, what there is to see and do, what the shopping is like, transport linksessentially it gives you a very real indication of the lifestyle you would lead, should you choose to rent in that area.

With budgets to suit all purses Londontolet is a dedicated property portal for the capital, displaying thousands of studios, flats and houses. With a rapidly growing database, that sees more and more letting and estate agents join each month, the site aims to provide both tenants and agents with unrivalled choice.

William Thomas, Co-founder of London2let.com said: By providing our users with extensive, London specific choice, we are putting them in an advantageous position for their search whether it is for a home or for a tenant. We aim to become Londons premier property rental website and will achieve this by continuing to grow our offering, bringing ever more agents on board and letting London renters know, that there is an easier way to find their new home and London2let.com is it.

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Sydney, Australia (PRWEB) November 16, 2011

On Saturday morning, Australian time, Queenslands Gold Coast was announced as the successful bidder for the 2018 Commonwealth Games. While local tourism authorities believe the Games will bring social and economic benefits the the area, property investment creative-thinker, Rick Otton, believes the benefits will be more far reaching.

Representatives of the 71 Commonwealth nations met on the Caribbean Island of St Kitts, and after several days of lobbying, the Gold Coast bid triumphed over that of the tsunami ravaged Sri Lankan port of Hambantota.

The bid committee was anxious to bring the Games to the Gold Coast, which has sustained an image-battering following downturns in the tourism and property markets, and an alarming increase in its crime rate.

The Australian Governments Treasurer, Wayne Swan told reporters, Its going to bring jobs, its going to showcase Australia to the world. It makes our economy stronger and more resilient over time.

Implications for Australian Property Investment

The new injection of funding for Commonwealth Games infrastructure will, according to Mr Otton, begin to impact the property market from the get-go.

As tourism in the area slumped, the Gold Coast lost much of its workforce, sometimes whole families, to the mining sector. With the new opportunities for workers that come with the Games, that population will return and, with it, a renewed demand for housing,” said Mr Otton.

He continued, Housing prices in south-east Queensland are at their lowest point for years, and there is little doubt that from now, all the way through to 2018, they will increase in step with the growing demand.

Mr Otton believes that this is the ideal time for those wanting to become involved in Australian property investing, to do so. By using the strategies he teaches, he says the opportunities are there to be seized by just about everyone.

Rick Ottons rent to buy strategies have been embraced by thousands of people around the world, as they give those who may not meet the requirements of the banks the chance to become home owners.

The Commonwealth Games announcement will be a real shot in the arm for property investors in Queensland and bring new confidence to the Gold Coast tourism industry, said Mr Otton.

For more information on creative ways to seize newly emerging Australian property investment opportunities, visit http://www.RickOtton.com

About Rick Otton

Entrepreneur, Author, Speaker and Property Coach

Rick Otton is a self-made multi-millionaire and real estate consumer advocate, property investor and business owner.

He is the founder and director of We Buy Houses Pty Ltd, a leading property enterprise which has successfully expanded into the international markets of Australia, United Kingdom, New Zealand and USA.

In 1991, Rick Otton uncovered an innovative strategy of buying and selling real estate and went on to amass a portfolio of 76 properties in his first 12 months of investing. Rick buys, sells and trades property, using little or none of his own money, and structures transactions to create positive cash flow.

Since 2001, Rick has taught nationally and internationally over 35,000 students how to buy, sell and trade residential property without getting bank loans or acquiring debt, using little cash and minimising risk.

Many of Ricks students have been able to create wealth, buy their first home, restructure a negatively geared property to make it cash flow positive and build their property portfolio year after year.

Ricks mission is to transform the way people buy and sell property – to empower others with the knowledge there is another way. He regularly meets with leading government officials who seek his advice on solving the housing affordability crisis.

His philosophy has been highlighted in various Australian TV shows. He appeared in the ABC documentary Reality Bites as well as Today Tonight and Hot Property.

Rick has also been profiled in numerous national and international magazines and books as he shows everyday people how to create wealth in real estate, without bank loans or saving large deposits.

http://www.rickotton.com

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(PRWEB) November 16, 2011

Michael Pierson and Chris Eigel, principals of the prestigious Chicago real estate firm Prudential Rubloff Properties, are pleased to announce the formation of Prudential Rubloff Rentals, a new division in Southwest Michigan and Northwest Indiana established to market and manage vacation rental property.

As a market leader in Harbor Country and the surrounding communities, we were often asked to market and manage vacation rental property, said Pierson. By establishing Prudential Rubloff Rentals, we are responding to a need in the marketplace.

Eigel added, A rental division dovetails nicely with our brokerage services in Southwest Michigan and Northwest Indiana and was really a natural progression for us.

I am delighted to add such a valuable service to the comprehensive services we already offer through our New Buffalo, Michigan office, said Rob Gow, Branch Manager of the Prudential Rubloff New Buffalo office. We look forward to helping our new vacation rental clients achieve their goals.

To learn more about Rubloff Rentals for your vacation property, please contact Rob Gow directly at 269.469.8740 or send him an email at rgow@Rubloff.com.

About Prudential Rubloff Properties

Prudential Rubloffs Harbor Country office is located at 439 S Whittaker Street in New Buffalo, Michigan and can be reached by calling 269.469.8300. Prudential Rubloff Properties has 16 sales offices with over 900 sales professionals and staff in Chicagos Gold Coast, Lincoln Park, Lakeview and South Loop neighborhoods, as well as suburban Evanston, Hinsdale, Lake Forest, Libertyville, Northbrook, Wheaton, Winnetka and Michigans Harbor Country. Prudential Rubloff is the exclusive provider of Prudential Rubloff Mobile, a free mobile application that allows users to explore all homes for sale, for rent or that have recently sold in the Chicagoland and Southwest Michigan areas from their mobile device. Prudential Rubloff is also the exclusive provider of Premier Market Watch, a consumer trend and analysis tool for neighborhoods and communities in Chicagolands Cook, Lake and DuPage counties. To receive Premier Market Watch reports, or to download the Prudential Rubloff Mobile application, please visit Rubloff.com.

Prudential Rubloff Properties is an independently owned and operated member of Prudential Real Estate Affiliates, a full-service residential and commercial real estate network with nearly 1,600 franchise offices and approximately 54,100 sales professionals in the franchise network in the United States and Canada. Prudential Rubloff ranked first in the Midwest and sixth nationally in the Prudential Real Estate Network in 2010. For additional information and the finest online residential real estate experience in Chicagoland, please visit Rubloff.com.

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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 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

(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.

Orlando, Florida (PRWEB) November 18, 2011

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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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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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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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(PRWEB) November 22, 2011

After years of often heated debate, the Australian governments 18 Clean Energy Future Bills became law after passing through the Senate on November 8. Just how the new Carbon Tax will affect individuals is still being analysed, but Australian property investment creative thinker, Rick Otton, believes new home buyers will bear some of the burden.

The Carbon Tax, which will come into effect on July 1, 2012, imposes a financial impost on the countrys top carbon emitting companies – those whose operating facilities emit over 25,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide. These businesses include those that manufacture key building materials: steel, aluminium and cement.

It would be difficult to believe that those companies who are liable to pay the Carbon Tax will not pass it on by increasing their prices accordingly said Mr Otton. And it is the bank accounts of new home builders and purchasers that will feel the effect.

Rick Otton believes, however, that wherever there are challenges, there are also opportunities to be seized, particularly for property investors who are prepared to think creatively.

Right now, the real estate market is in a state of relative hibernation. As the time draws near for the introduction of the Carbon Tax, the penny will drop that if new home construction costs are to rise, then competition to buy existing homes will increase said Otton. I believe that those who purchase now, particularly if they look at rent to buy opportunities, may be in time to beat a rush for these properties.

Mr Otton is acknowledged internationally as a real estate investment innovator. The strategies he teaches have enabled the often disenfranchised wannabe home buyer – including the self employed and those without a big deposit – to become home owners.

Rent to buy strategies are easy to learn and implement, but the big lenders just dont want you to know about them says Mr Otton. And by using them in the current market, I believe, will open up a whole new world of property investment opportunities.

More information is available at rickotton.com

About Rick Otton

Entrepreneur, Author, Speaker and Property Coach

Rick Otton is a self-made multi-millionaire and real estate consumer advocate, property investor and business owner.

He is the founder and director of We Buy Houses Pty Ltd, a leading property enterprise which has successfully expanded into the international markets of Australia, United Kingdom, New Zealand and USA.

In 1991, Rick Otton uncovered an innovative strategy of buying and selling real estate and went on to amass a portfolio of 76 properties in his first 12 months of investing. Rick buys, sells and trades property, using little or none of his own money, and structures transactions to create positive cash flow.

Since 2001, Rick has taught nationally and internationally over 35,000 students how to buy, sell and trade residential property without getting bank loans or acquiring debt, using little cash and minimising risk.

Many of Ricks students have been able to create wealth, buy their first home, restructure a negatively geared property to make it cash flow positive and build their property portfolio year after year.

Ricks mission is to transform the way people buy and sell property – to empower others with the knowledge there is another way. He regularly meets with leading government officials who seek his advice on solving the housing affordability crisis.

His philosophy has been highlighted in various Australian TV shows. He appeared in the ABC documentary Reality Bites as well as Today Tonight and Hot Property.

Rick has also been profiled in numerous national and international magazines and books as he shows everyday people how to create wealth in real estate, without bank loans or saving large deposits.

rickotton.com

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Austin, TX (PRWEB) November 22, 2011

The National Association of Realtors has just released the October Existing-Home Sales figures which Homes.org has analyzed for its readers, highlighting the key takeaways and what buyers and sellers can likely expect in the months to come given the market performance in October.

The positive news is that sales of existing homes is up 1.4% from last month and up 13.5% compared to October of last year. The adjusted annual rate of home sales in October was 4.97 million showing the real estate markets are remaining steady, however the improvements weren’t enough to make economists pronounce a turnaround in the markets, which they say would take 6 million monthly home sales.

Home sales have been stuck in a narrow range despite several improving factors that generally lead to higher home sales such as job creation, rising rents and high affordability conditions. Many people who are attempting to buy homes are thwarted in the process, said NAR chief economist Lawrence Yun.

Another less encouraging finding in the October Existing-Home Sales report was that many contracts are falling through before they can close which is helping to suppress the progress of real estate markets. Homes.org has previously covered the issue of why contracts are falling through and the top reasons cited for the contract failures in October correlated with a number of their findings:

White Plains, MD (PRWEB) November 23, 2011

Want to Buy a Home?

After meeting with Corporate Executives last week, Seanna Smallwood and Jim Will, Southen Maryland Real Estate Broker, Pete Hamelman decided to share in the success of the Will Be Designated Driver Program on a National level through a Gold level sponsorship.

“I want my agents to see the work of this organization and have the ability to gain an edge in the community and abroad with National exposure of our listings. The Will Be DD Program is a well-developed program with effeciency in its operations, as well as, value-added features and benefits to program sponsors.” ~ Pete Hamelman

Residential Plus Real Estate is a full-service real estate brokerage offering clients the benefit of using experienced and professionally licensed members of the National Association of REALTORS. First-time homebuyers should examine the benefits of homeownership and take advantage of the useful tools provided by the NAR. “This is an excellent time to buy a home,” Hamelman reminds us.

“We are very proud to announce our newest program sponsor, Residential Plus Real Estate, Pete is a dedicated professional and a community lead. We are honored to have his support.” ~ Seanna Smallwood.

As Smallwood continues, “it takes generous program constituents to fund the program. In consideration of the fact that alcohol-impaired drivers contributed to more deaths than there are victims in the war in Irag and 9/11 combined, every business, peer, government agency, community foundation, local government, and the like, should consider support in the program.”

Funding from supporters continue to cover program expenses such as promotional expenses (spreading the word), gas, personnel wages, rent, vehicle insurance coverage, utilities, internet, website maintenance and development, the development of the Smart Phone app (which is almost done!) And several other necessary expenses.

It goes without saying that it takes great people like Mr. Hamelman to support Life-Saving programs like that of Will Be D.D.

Southern Maryland is conveniently located within commute distance to serveral Army and Navy bases, as well.

To find out if you qualify please click here.

For more information on services and/or to speak to an experienced Agent, contact:

Residential Plus Real Estate Services

10515 Theodore Green Blvd #201

White Plains, MD 20695

Phone: 301.934.9985

Fax: 301.753.1919

Toll Free: 866.562.4600

Contact Broker: Pete Hamelman

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St. Louis, MO (PRWEB) November 23, 2011

In addition to new financing opportunities on the studio and one-bedroom St. Louis condos at Blu CitySpaces, home buyers can now take advantage of a limited-time holiday value package worth up to $ 5,000. This holiday value package can include brand new home furnishings, reimbursement for moving expenses, or be used to cover closing costs, and will available until December 15th, 2011.

Buyers looking for St. Louis condominiums can save up to 58% with prices starting from just $ 39,995, and with new financing opportunities buyers can pay as little as $ 212.20 per month (principal and interest).

This kind of housing affordability has not been seen for over a decade. The central downtown location enables homeowners to live just minutes from work and enjoy the amenities of downtown living with monthly payments often less than the cost of rent says Michael Carreno of Paradigm Real Estate Solutions, the Blu CitySpaces Sales and Marketing partner.

Blu CitySpaces presents the perfect opportunity for first time homebuyers and those interested in seeking a second home close to downtown happenings and events. These versatile condominium plans are flexible and open, filled with natural light and abundant storage. Beautiful city views are enjoyed from the expansive windows as well as outdoor terraces on selected homes. European style kitchens include stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, designer fixtures, sleek and modern baths. Blu offers a beautifully crafted lobby area, private fitness center, spacious outdoor patio with cozy firepit and gas grill making it an ideal place to entertain family and friends. The Wi-Fi lounge is an intimate gathering space where you can watch TV, go online or catch up on the day in a relaxing atmosphere. Click here to see floorplans.

Visit the Blu CitySpaces Sales Center at 210 North 17th Street in St. Louis, call our office at (314) 241-3111, or visit the website for more details.

*Monthly payment of $ 212.40 assumes 30 year fixed rate mortgage with a loan amount of $ 37,895 and a 5.375% interest rate (5.513% APR). Interest rates are subject to change without notice. Equal Housing Opportunity.

About Blu CitySpaces

Blu CitySpaces offers all of the convenience of urban living at an affordable price. Our high walkability score gives Homeowners at Blu easy access to downtown shopping, restaurants, and events. Explore the freedom of downtown living combined with the freedom of choice. Blu CitySpaces offers five spacious floor plans so you can create a home as unique as you. For more information visit http://www.BluCitySpaces.com.

About Paradigm Real Estate Solutions

Paradigm Real Estate Solutions, Marketing and Sales Consultant for Blu CitySpaces, is a full service national Real Estate Sales and Marketing firm leveraging its proprietary technology platform Marketing Success Portal

(PRWEB) November 24, 2011

There is little doubt, says property investment innovator, Rick Otton, that the Australian state of Western Australia is booming — while the rest of the world struggles.

In its report Mining in Australia 2011 to 2026, economic forecaster BIS Shrapnel predicts that annual mining investment in Australia will surpass $ A80 billion by 2015, from projects in the oil and gas, iron ore, coal and copper sectors. Following a pause in investment in 2009/10 — the height of the global financial crisis — it rebounded by 11% in 2010/11 and is forecasted to increase a further 66% by 2015/16.

Such growth in our mining sector has lifted work opportunities across the board for Australians willing to relocate explains Mr Otton. And the associated demand for housing in many areas has become unprecedented.

The more remote mining and oil/gas sites recruit staff on a fly in/fly out (FIFO) basis, and in the case of the West Australian operations, the home base is identified as Perth continued Otton. This has put pressure on both the purchase and rental markets in Perth, but, at the same time, has created attractive opportunities in Australian property investment.

According to property monitor, realestate.com.au, there is a great imbalance in property prices in the vast state of Western Australia, with homes in remote areas like Karratha and Port Hedland fetching way in excess of similar dwellings in major capital cities. In the capital, Perth, the median house price in early 2011 was $ 480,000, but in Karratha and Port Hedland the median prices for the same period were $ 795,000 and $ 750,000 respectively.

There is little doubt that homes in this price range are way out of reach of first home buyers or most singles – if they go down the traditional mortgage path. However, the opportunities for creative property investors are immense in markets such as these says Mr Otton. The rent to buy strategies that I teach are made for just these scenarios.

For over 30 years Rick Ottin has been regarded as an innovator in the property investment industry, in Australia, the US and the UK in particular. He has taught thousands of people, particularly the self-employed and those without a hefty deposit, how to invest in property without the need to approach traditional lenders.

Mr Otton offers many free resources, including ebooks, videos and webinar recordings that teach the rent to buy strategies that allow everyday people to enter dynamic property investment markets like Western Australia.

More information at rickotton.com

About Rick Otton

Entrepreneur, Author, Speaker and Property Coach

Rick Otton is a self-made multi-millionaire and real estate consumer advocate, property investor and business owner.

He is the founder and director of We Buy Houses Pty Ltd, a leading property enterprise which has successfully expanded into the international markets of Australia, United Kingdom, New Zealand and USA.

In 1991, Rick Otton uncovered an innovative strategy of buying and selling real estate and went on to amass a portfolio of 76 properties in his first 12 months of investing. Rick buys, sells and trades property, using little or none of his own money, and structures transactions to create positive cash flow.

Since 2001, Rick has taught nationally and internationally over 35,000 students how to buy, sell and trade residential property without getting bank loans or acquiring debt, using little cash and minimising risk.

Many of Ricks students have been able to create wealth, buy their first home, restructure a negatively geared property to make it cash flow positive and build their property portfolio year after year.

Ricks mission is to transform the way people buy and sell property – to empower others with the knowledge there is another way. He regularly meets with leading government officials who seek his advice on solving the housing affordability crisis.

His philosophy has been highlighted in various Australian TV shows. He appeared in the ABC documentary Reality Bites as well as Today Tonight and Hot Property.

Rick has also been profiled in numerous national and international magazines and books as he shows everyday people how to create wealth in real estate, without bank loans or saving large deposits.

http://www.rickotton.com

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