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Torrance, CA (PRWEB) November 16, 2011

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Macon, GA (PRWEB) October 05, 2011

The Studstill Firm, LLP is proudly celebrating two milestones. The firm is approaching its 30th anniversarya significant milestone that follows on the heels of another important eventserving its 10,000th client. While the name of the firm has changed over time, founding partner, Daniel L. Studstill, has been practicing law in the main office located in Nashville, Georgia (near Valdosta, GA and Tifton, GA) for 30 years.

Daniel L. Studstill first began practicing law in Nashville, GA on February 2, 1982 when the name of the firm was Perry Moore & Studstill. Mr. Perry left after being named president of the local bank in 1988, resulting in the firm name being changed to Moore & Studstill. In 2006, the firm became Studstill & Perry LLP to reflect another change in the partnership. Finally, in 2009, Haynes Maier Studstill became Danny Studstills law partner and the firm changed its name to Studstill Firm, LLP. Haynes Studstill is married to Danny Studstills son, Justin Studstill, who is an accomplished Macon accident lawyer. Studstill Firm, LLP is now a family of Georgia personal injury lawyers dedicated to helping other Georgia families move forward after a tragic event.

In 2009, the Studstill Firm, LLP added a second office in Macon, Georgia to focus on serious and catastrophic personal injury, wrongful death, and workers compensation cases. In 2011, the Studstill Firm opened its third office in Valdosta, Georgia to expand its growing personal injury practice. In deciding to keep the firms main office headquarters in the small town of Nashville, Georgia (Berrien County) where it has been for the last 30 years, Danny Studstill said, Practicing law in a smaller town is much more rewarding than being a big city lawyer. We spend less time in traffic and waiting in over-crowded courthouses, and more time helping people and making a difference for our clients.

In addition to celebrating its 30th anniversary, the Studstill Firm, LLP has hit the impressive milestone of representing more than 10,000 clients. As is typical of a law firm with its roots in a rural community, the firm has effectively handled many types of legal matters: wills and probate, real estate, criminal defense, business transactions, and other legal issues. But the main focus of the firm has always been personal injury and wrongful death cases.

The firms small size allows us to take a personal approach to representing families who are going through difficult times after a loved one is injured or dies, Danny Studstill said.

Partner Haynes Studstill adds, When our clients have a question or concern, they dont have a problem getting through to a real person who knows whats going on in their case and can help them immediately.

About the Studstill Firm, LLP

The lawyers at the Studstill Firm, LLP have the background and resources needed to handle many types of accident claims and injury cases. Founding partner Daniel L. Studstill created the firm to dedicate his practice to serving personal injury and wrongful death victims.

Today, the attorneys at the Studstill Firm, LLP focus primarily on the following practice areas:

Personal Injury
Truck, motorcycle, and car accidents
Wrongful death
Workers compensation
Nursing home litigation
Medical malpractice
Product Liability
Premises Liability

For more information, please visit http://www.studstillfirm.com or http://www.facebook.com/studstillfirm, or call 478-745-9002.

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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.

Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) November 15, 2011

The Atlanta metropolitan areas population grew by 27.8 percent over the past decade, according to the latest figures from the U.S. Census. This makes it one of the top ten regions in the country that have had the largest population growths and this is a solid indication that it remains a relocation hotspot. Sara Hibbard, a prominent Metro Atlanta Realtor and Woodstock, Georgia real estate specialist, reports that homebuyers continue to express a strong interest in homes for sale in the region, particularly those in its most desirable suburbs.

People are moving to the Atlanta area because this is a place that has a diversified, vibrant economy, a low cost of living, and an exceptional quality of life, says Hibbard. This holds especially true for sought-after family-oriented communities like Woodstock and Alpharetta. In fact, homes for sale in Woodstock, GA and Alpharetta are a popular option among all kinds of homebuyers.

Hibbard specializes in residential real estate throughout the region, including those in the counties of Cherokee, Cobb, Paulding, North Fulton and Forsyth. Paulding and Forsyth were recently named among the ten fastest growing counties in the country by CNN/Money magazine.

Whether youre interested in homes for sale in Alpharetta, Georgia or in real estate in Canton, Acworth or Woodstock, youll find that any of these communities will give you and your family the chance to lead a richer, fuller life, says Hibbard. The Atlanta metro area is beautiful as a whole and the weather here is mild most of the year, plus theres always plenty to do no matter what your interests are.

Get more in-depth information on Sara Hibbards services and the real estate market in the region at her website, http://www.SaraHibbard.com or contact her directly.

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Palo Alto, CA (PRWEB) February 21, 2011

Silicon Valley estate planning and probate lawyer Janet Brewer has released a new guide, “U.S. Gift Tax and Estate Tax Planning for Non-Residents and Non-Citizens”, highlighting key issues to consider when aspects of an estate cross international borders. The free guide is available for download at calprobate.com/international

Smart planning is essential because federal estate and gift tax laws are tough on non-citizens, even if the non-citizen has a green card, said Brewer, who frequently prepares estate plans for foreign nationals who own property or live in the U.S. In addition, many clients have assets both in the United States outside of the U.S. and not all countries recognize trusts and other tools that work within the United States.

“The tax effects of poor estate planning can be devastating,” cautions Brewer. “And, as with all estate plans, there is no opportunity for a ‘do-over.’ Heirs and loved ones will have to live with the results of what is taken care of — or not taken care of — now.”

While certified public accountants (CPAs), financial planners and other professionals can be helpful in the day-to-day management of financial affairs, it takes the special expertise of an estate planning attorney to make sure the transition of assets to heirs will go smoothly. International estate planning experience is all the more important when a non-citizen is involved.

The guide outlines key elements in an international estate plan, including:

What is considered home for the purpose of estate planning?
How the tax law treats non-citizens and non-residents differently from citizens
Treatment of minor children, including issues surrounding the choice and citizenship of a guardian
One useful estate planning tool, the Qualified Domestic Trust

“The tax rules for a noncitizen and nonresident are even more complex if he or she dies owning ‘U.S. situs’ assets,” adds Brewer. “The most common U.S. situs assets are real estate located in the U.S., stock options in a U.S. company, stock ownership in a U.S. company, and a U.S. company’s corporate bonds.

“For example, many people think land in Silicon Valley is very cheap right now. They are flocking to Los Altos, Palo Alto, Atherton, and other San Francisco Bay Area communities to purchase houses and condominiums. These real estate investors may be quite right some of the real estate in the Bay Area is at its lowest price in years. But if they are not U.S. residents and something were to happen to them, they are only entitled to a $ 60,000 exemption from U.S. gift and estate taxes non-resident aliens (NRAs) pay a much higher rate of gift and estate taxes than U.S. citizens. The good new is, with careful international estate planning, nonresidents and noncitizens can avoid tax traps.”

“When someone works hard to build up an estate, it can be devastating for the family to see it eroded by fees and taxes that could have been avoided,” said Brewer. “With this new guide as a start, families will know what kind of legal help they need, and the right questions to ask.”

The guide is one in a series of estate planning and asset protection guides offered by Brewer. For example, Brewer published a year-end tax law update for Bay Area families in December; before that, she published an alert for Bay Area CPAs about gift tax law changes. In August she published a guide telling the dos and don’ts when picking a trustee in California estate planning. Those who opt in to Brewer’s mailing list get the earliest notice about new resources when they come available.

About the Law Offices of Janet L. Brewer

Janet Brewer is a Palo Alto probate, trusts, and estate planning attorney with an advanced degree in tax law. She has practiced California estate planning, advanced gift-planning, and California probate law exclusively since 1991, and is Certified as a Specialist in Estate Planning and Probate Law by the California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization. Learn more at calprobate.com or call (650) 325-8276.

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Austin, TX (PRWEB) November 14, 2011

Regent Property Group has created an extensive and informative luxury home lingo index, differentiating itself yet again as the best choice for luxury real estate in Austin, Texas. Designed to make the home buying process easier and more transparent, the page includes pictures to help clients visualize the types of products and features available in upscale homes, typically priced at $ 1 million and above.

Demystifying the real estate market and providing quality client experiences are overarching goals of Regent Property Group, said founder Brian Talley, who devised the idea of adding a luxury lingo glossary when he noticed his high-dollar clients were being introduced to so many new available features that were not part of their home buying terminology.

I want to help potential clients browsing MLS luxury home listings fully understand what these homes offer, said Talley, Austins premier luxury home expert. We want to ensure that the people who count here, the clients, understand the plethora of options and upgrades available in the luxury real estate market. Real estate terminology is different in many ways, he said, because Austin’s market has distinct features compared to other real estate areas around the country and world.

Browsing home listings can be daunting, whether its a jet-setting bachelor looking for a helipad and a theatre room, a health-conscious couple looking for an infrared sauna and a saline pool, or a family searching for invisible appliances, a home gym, and a dumbwaiter to make its hectic life simpler. The luxury lingo page takes all upscale buyers into account and includes features that may be found in a starter $ 1 million property in River Place or a $ 12 million ultra-luxury home on Lake Austin.

The alphabetized index covers terms that range from architectural styles to elements of design and increased functionality to high-tech home improvements. It is inclusive of styles and locations, such as lakefront, lake view, hill country, gated, golf course, and more. The page will be updated continually by Regent Property Group as new features begin appearing in the real estate market. Regent Property Group is considered the best luxury home team in Austin.

About Regent Property Group

Brian Talley is the founder of The Regent Property Group. He is ranked in the top 1% of selling agents out of the 5,313 Austin Board of REALTOR

Branson, MO (PRWEB) November 17, 2011

HCW Manhattan, LLC is proud to be a partner with the City of Manhattan on what will be the finest conference center and hotel in all of Northern Kansas. We look for this entire project to be a huge success for the City of Manhattan, says Richard E. Huffman, CEO – HCW Manhattan, LLC.

The full-service hotel and conference center is now the premium meeting facility in Manhattan. The conference center features flexible meeting space, the latest audio visual services, and professional catering for events with up to 1000 guests. The modern design of the conference center creates a unique atmosphere for event guests. A variety of colored, energy-efficient LED ceiling lights in meeting rooms and light boxes in the grand hall can be changed to enhance the mood of each event. Native limestones are used throughout the hotel and conference center as well as the unique colors and textures found in the Manhattan area. The natural beauty of the areas landscape and native history are represented in various paintings throughout the center. Several events have already been booked at the at the Conference Center, the first scheduled for November 17, 2011. To book an event call 785.532.9116.

The Hilton Garden Inn Manhattan South Hotel & Conference Center connects to a three-tier, 440-space parking garage via a climate-controlled indoor walkway. The new Manhattan Conference Center Garage has the areas first state of the art energy-efficient LED lighting. Outside and across the street from the hotel & conference center, the city plans to add landscaping, sidewalks, streetscaping, decorative lighting, and an outdoor water feature.

Situated just minutes from Kansas State University, Colbert Hills, and Sunset Zoo the Hilton Garden Inn Manhattan South will provide the amenities to ensure guests sleep deep, stay fit, eat well, work smart and treat themselves while on the road.

Guests will stay productive with both wired and WiFi Internet access in guest rooms and public spaces. The hotel also features an ergonomic Mirra

Louisville, KY (PRWEB) October 06, 2011

October is National Pork Month and Ohio pork farmers will be observing it by gearing up to share a portion of what they produce with their foodbanks around the state. Farm Credit Services of Mid-America will be supporting their generosity with a $ 25,000 donation to assist their efforts.

On October 31, the OPPC and Farm Credit will join together to host a Facebook event, Help Farmers Fight Hunger Virtually. For each person attending this virtual event, one meal of ground pork, up to 100,000 meals, will be donated to the Ohio Association of Second Harvest Foodbanks. Then on November 1, Ohio Pork Producers Council will be making a donation of 25,000 pounds of ground pork to the states foodbanks.

We really appreciate Farm Credit and our other industry partners who have supported our efforts, said Jennifer Keller, OPPC director of marketing and education. With these funds, well be buying additional hogs from Ohio farmers, doing business with Ohio processors, and then donating the pork to the food bankshelping all levels of Ohios economy.

The states pork producers have been working closely with Ohios foodbanks since September of 2009, when they learned of the critical need for quality protein to those in need. They formed Pork Power: Partnering to Fight Hunger in Ohio, a partnership between the Pork Producers, the Ohio Association of Second Harvest Foodbanks, the Ohio Association of Meat Processors, and the Ohio Corn Marketing Council. The farmers donate the hogs, and the meat is processed by the processors group at a reduced rate before being donated to the foodbanks.

To date, 90,000 pounds of non-seasoned ground pork, which translates to 450,000 servings of high-quality protein, have been delivered. Farm Credits gift will put that total over 115,000 pounds and 575,000 meals. The states foodbanks have been most appreciative of the donations.

We are thankful for our states selfless network of pork farmers and their willingness to donate pork to those in need. Their desire to be part of the solution to Ohios growing hunger epidemic could not be more timely, said Lisa Hamler-Fuguitt, executive director of the Ohio Association of Second Harvest Foodbanks. When the lines have only grown longer throughout Ohios food pantries, soup kitchens and homeless shelters, partnerships such as the one we have established with Ohios pork farmers are crucial.

Its a real joy for me to work with farmers who have such a heart for helping our neighbors, said Roger Smith, a Farm Credit financial services officer from the Utica office. At Farm Credit, were committed to agriculture and rural America, and were glad to support the efforts of these farmers and also give something back to our communities.

To learn more about how you can Help Farmers Fight Hunger Virtually, visit Ohio Hog Farmers on Facebook.

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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Pacific Grove, CA (PRWEB) March 21, 2011

Real estate agents across the country are buying video cameras and getting creative to combat the sagging market. With cheap HD cameras available and video hosting on social media sites, shooting and distributing real estate videos has never been easier. Taught by Eric Ristau, a filmmaker with 15 years of experience directing and shooting high-end television commercials, documentaries, and real estate video content, Real Estate Film School is a comprehensive how-to guide for real estate professional. Additionally, the program offers innovative step-by-step instruction on posting videos to the web and sharing them through social media.

As buyers searching for homes online have come to expect video tours rather than still photos in listings, agents across the country have picked up cameras to create their own content. With inexpensive high-definition cameras and built-in editing software standard on personal computers, technology is no longer a hurdle for anyone wanting to create high-quality web video. Without training in filmmaking or videography techniques, however, most real estate video tours feature shaky camera movements, poor shot selection and choppy editing. With over two hours of step-by-step instruction, Real Estate Film School offers tricks, tips, and techniques to improve an agents shooting skills in a few hours of practice.

Real Estate Film School offers several levels of instruction, from basic hand-held shooting techniques to high-end professional tools and advanced methods. For users of the iPhone, iPod Touch or the iPad 2, the program offers a tutorial on producing complete real estate video tours in the device itself, including shooting, editing, voice narration, titles, and the final upload to the web.

A Sample of Real Estate Film School features:

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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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Anaheim, CA (PRWEB) November 15, 2011

House hunting just got easy. HomeSpotter is a new feature from MobileRealtyApps that shows customers home listings simply by aiming their iPhone or iPad at homes or condo buildings.

The Sunday afternoon drive scouting out homes has never been so fun, says realtor Andy Asbury with Better Homes & Gardens Area Leaders. HomeSpotter takes curb appeal to another level.

HomeSpotter uses a technology called augmented reality to overlay property information on a devices live camera feed. As a home hunter points their iPhone down the street, they see a view of the street and info on all the houses for sale pops up. Theres even a radar display that show the direction and proximity of nearby properties for sale.

HomeSpotter is currently available to a limited number of brokers for iPhone and iPad apps, and will be coming soon to Android phones as well. HomeSpotter is the first such platform available on the iPad. Its also the only readily available solution that allows any real estate broker to have their own augmented realty app.

MobileRealtyApps debuted HomeSpotter at the National Association of Realtors

New York, NY (PRWEB) November 21, 2011

Profit Confidential, the popular stock market and economic e-letter, says recent earnings reports, specifically same-store sales, of Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and Home Depot Inc. are a good indicator of current American consumer sentiment.

According to Profit Confidential, “Wal-Mart sales at its stores open at least one-year rose a pathetic 1.3% in the third quarter of 2011 compared to the same period of 2010. Sales at Wal-Mart, a company that caters to the lower end of retail is growing at a slower pace than American GDP. On the other end of the spectrum, Home Depot Inc., the worlds biggest home improvement retailer, saw same-store sales grow 3.8% in the U.S. in the third quarter of 2011 compared to the third quarter of last year.

Profit Confidential says the persistent high unemployment in the U.S. is having a huge impact on low-end retail. At the beginning of a recession, you see consumers cut high-end retail spending and increase low-end retail spending. But as the economy has not turned around, with the underemployment rate at about 16%, consumers are cutting back on all kinds of spending, including low-end retail, which can be seen in Wal-Marts same-store results. As for Home Depot, Profit Confidential says the real estate market in the U.S. is still in disarray. People are not upgrading their homes because bank financing is hard to get and the underlying fear property prices will fall further persists. So what do homeowners do if they are not upgrading their homes? They improve what they have which is why Home Depot same-stores sales are rising 3.8%.

Michael Lombardi, lead contributor to Profit Confidential, writes, The really important numbers to help us understand what kind of economic year we will have in 2012 will be the Christmas 2011 retail sales in the U.S.and well be watching them like a hawk. Wal-Marts poor same-store sales number is another red flag for the U.S. economy.

Profit Confidential, which has been published for over a decade now, has been widely recognized as predicting five major economic events over the past 10 years. In 2002, Profit Confidential started advising its readers to buy gold-related investments when gold traded under $ 300 an ounce. In 2006, it begged its readers to get out of the housing market… before it plunged.

Profit Confidential was among the first (back in late 2006) to predict that the U.S. economy would be in a recession by late 2007. The daily e-letter correctly predicted the crash in the stock market of 2008 and early 2009. And Profit Confidential turned bullish on stocks in March of 2009 and rode the bear market rally from a Dow Jones Industrial Average of 6,440 on March 9, 2009, to 12,876 on May 2, 2011, a gain of 99%. To see the full article and to learn more about Profit Confidential, visit http://www.profitconfidential.com.

Profit Confidential is Lombardi Publishing Corporations free daily investment e-letter. Written by financial gurus with over 100 years of combined investing experience, Profit Confidential analyzes and comments on the actions of the stock market, precious metals, interest rates, real estate, and the economy. Lombardi Publishing Corporation, founded in 1986, now with over one million customers in 141 countries, is one of the largest consumer information publishers in the world. For more on Lombardi, and to get the popular Profit Confidential e-letter sent to you daily, visit http://www.profitconfidential.com.

Michael Lombardi, MBA, the lead Profit Confidential editorial contributor, has just released his most recent update of Critical Warning Number Six, a breakthrough video with Lombardis current predictions for the U.S. economy, stock market, U.S. dollar, euro, interest rates and inflation. To see the video, visit http://www.profitconfidential.com/critical-warning-number-six.

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Philadelphia, PA (PRWEB) November 11, 2011

Mission Statement

In Latin, Veritas means truth. In English, it means residential communities that meet the life care needs, physical and emotional, of U.S. military veterans by offering a unique package of location, price, services, amenities and, especially, honesty. Our mission is to envelop all veterans, regardless of age or demographics, whether single or with families, whether honorably discharged or not, in a secure cocoon of compassion and care that provides a sanctuary from the outside world.

Company

Veritas Villages of America, Inc., a newly formed real estate development and property management group headquartered in Philadelphia, has announced that its first residential community for veterans and their families is being developed in Smithtown, Long Island near the Northport VA Medical Center.

The Company is acquiring approximately 80 acres of undeveloped land in Smithtown, NY and is in negotiations for an additional 5 acres in Bohemia, NY for the development of a residential community and related facilities for U.S. military veterans, including retired veterans and their families as well as those coming home from overseas deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan.

The first 37-acre site in Smithtown will feature 560 affordable condos, apartments and townhouses for sale and for rent. A portion of the units may be set aside for transitional housing. Amenities will include a beautiful, 24/7 world-class clubhouse modeled after the officers clubs on military bases. The clubhouse will feature several restaurants, around-the-clock food service, a game room, a convenience store, and a health club with a swimming pool along with other recreational facilities. The clubhouse will also include meeting rooms and banquet facilities that will host veterans organizations and Las Vegas casino nights.

The development may also include a Fisher House — a home away from home for military families to be close to a loved one during hospitalization for an illness, disease or injury. The site is only a few miles from the VA Medical Center in Northport, NY and shuttle buses will take residents to and from the VA facilities.

The 5 acres in Bohemia, NY will feature a Veritas House — an assisted living facility for 100 – 200 veterans.

Current Opportunity

There are now over 22 million veterans living in the U.S., including more than 9 million aged 65 and over 2 million younger than 35. Over the next few years, tens of thousands more service men and women are scheduled to be coming home from Iraq and Afghanistan, among other worldwide deployments. All together, these millions of vets constitute a huge market for specialized residential communities. In fact, three states alone, California, Texas and Florida, are now home to almost 2 million veterans each.

Americas veterans are generally better educated and have a higher median income ($ 35, 402 v $ 25,559) compared to the general population. In the 2008 presidential election, seventy-one percent of veterans cast a ballot, compared with 63 percent of nonveterans.

And today, 9% of all U.S. companies are majority owned by veterans. Veteran-owned firms comprised an estimated 2.4 million of the 27.1 million nonfarm businesses operating in the U.S. in 2007. And 68% of these business owners were 55 or older in 2002. This compares with 31 percent of all owners of U.S. companies. These millions of soon-to-retire business owners constitute a significant market for residential retirement communities.

In addition to their sheer numbers, U.S. military veterans also offer another profitable attribute: government benefits. Total amount of federal government spending for veterans benefits programs in fiscal year 2009 was $ 95.6 billion. Of this total, $ 44.7 billion went to compensation and pensions, $ 43.4 billion for medical programs and the remainder to other programs, including vocational rehabilitation and education.

The approach

Through passion and commitment, Brian Mahon, a disabled former Marine and founder of Veritas Villages of America, has assembled a skilled and experienced management team who believe not only in offering veterans outstanding housing opportunities, but also in helping veterans receive their maximum benefits.

Too many veterans after serving their country, Brian points out, are faced with difficult adjustments to civilian life. Veritas Village will afford them the resources to access whatever assistance is available, and welcome them to an environment that they will feel comfortable navigating. In doing so, Veritas Village management will offer a better overall quality of life to the men and women who have served their country and, by defending our freedom, have given everyone in America the quality of life we all enjoy.

The first Veritas Village, in Smithtown, Long Island, will be typical of the entire system. It will feature an eighty-acre residential community combining multi-family housing with single family residences. Included will be the amenities described above along with an adjacent bank, a convenience store and a pharmacy. There will also be shuttle bus transportation to and from the nearby Northport VA Medical Center. Providing jobs for veterans will be another hallmark of all Veritas Village communities. The companys employment policy will mandate the hiring of veterans for all on-premise jobs, from shuttle bus drivers, security personnel and maintenance workers to restaurant and health club staffs.

Affordability and Profitability

A major factor in the affordability of Veritas Village residences for veterans and their profitability for Veritas Villages of America, Inc. will be the utilization of Simplex Homes in place of traditional home construction. Simplex is one of the countrys leading manufacturers of high quality, very attractive, yet inexpensive, modular housing.

Also key to the profitability of Veritas Village communities will be the companys ability to win U.S. government grants for providing veteran housing and to qualify for the HUD-VASH housing voucher program. And whenever possible and appropriate, Veritas Villages will offer to donate property for the development of a nationally-acclaimed Fisher House where families of VA hospital patients can stay when visiting hospitalized relatives.

Veritas Wilderness Villages.

Not all returning vets adjust well to living in urban areas or even suburban communities. Some prefer living in secluded areas without nearby neighbors, even wilderness areas that take advantage of their military training and survival expertise. For these vets, we will offer Veritas Wilderness Villages, large, rugged reservations in Wyoming or Idaho or Arizona that will afford the best of both worlds: The wilderness living experience without next-door neighbors with the security and the assurance that basic needs will be met along with access to medical care.

Wilderness Village residents will be brought by helicopter to a prepositioned fiberglass POD along with their belongings, a cell phone, food and other supplies. Additional food and supplies will be brought in to residents on a regular schedule. Residents can choose to leave at any time for any reason. Should they choose to leave, they will be brought out by helicopter and taken to a traditional Veritas Village residence. Conversely, residents of traditional Veritas Village communities can choose to vacation for a week or two at a Veritas Wilderness Village.

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(Vocus/PRWEB) 24 March 2011

The popularity of real estate St. Kitts and interest in the economic citizenship program is resulting in a boom for the Caribbean island by strengthening the local economy.

Although the St Kitts and Nevis economy contracted by about 1.5% in 2010, from a drop in the previous year, due to decreased activity in tourism and construction sector, the countrys economy is expected to recover during the next two years, with a projected GDP growth rate of 0.5% in 2011 and 1.5% in 2012.

The interest in real estate on St. Kitts from foreign investors and the pace of real estate development has increased rapidly in the past four years, and with an increased number of air flights into the islands during the next year, 2011 real estate sales will no doubt help the continued rise.

A Naturally Beautiful Island

There are many reasons why real estate in St. Kitts is so popular for overseas homebuyers. The first is the natural beauty of these tropical islands. Many investors in North America and the UK dream of a holiday home in the sun, where they can relax under sunny skies and listen to the waves crashing on white sand beaches. The particularly cold recent winters in the UK have left even more people longing for an escape to the sunshine. Real estate in St. Kitts gives them a chance to own a little piece of this idyllic climate.

Affordable Home Investment

Another reason for the property boom is that currently prices in St. Kitts are much less expensive than other Caribbean islands. St. Kitts offers the chance to invest in a holiday home for a cheaper price.

The island of St. Kitts attracts many tourists every year, and many investors are taking advantage of this by renting out their holiday home property. They are finding that this is a perfect way to make an income on their real estate investment when not using it themselves.

Citizenship for Sale

Of course, a major draw for many expats looking to move to the Caribbean is the St. Kitts economic citizenship programme. This process allows the foreign investor to acquire St. Kitts citizenship in exchange for a $ 350,000 purchase of a unit in a pre-approved development of real estate in St. Kitts as well as fees of $ 35,000 for the head of the household and $ 15,000 for each dependant family member. The economic citizenship programme also provides the right to live and work in St. Kitts, visa free access to many countries around the world, and several other benefits.

Not only does the economic citizenship programme benefit the foreign investor, it also has a hugely positive impact on St. Kitts. The money invested into real estate and infrastructure will strengthen the local economy. Also, the prospect of attracting wealthy foreign investors who will likely set up businesses on the island because of the relatively relaxed tax laws will create jobs and opportunities for the locals.

Easy Access

Another factor in the increased popularity of St. Kitts as a holiday home destination is the fact that it is easier than ever to travel there thanks to an increase in flights. British Airways has just launched their new Caribbean campaign this week, with increased frequency of flights to St. Kitts and several other destinations such as Barbados, Grenada, and Bermuda. The more flights there are to St. Kitts, the more convenient it is for UK citizens to own a second home there.

The local housing market in St. Kitts is predicted to stay healthy and continue its growth throughout 2011, as the economy recovers from the recession and the strong demand for property remains. Property prices are predicted to rise, so experts are encouraging those who want to find a great deal on a property in St. Kitts to act sooner rather than later.

The gorgeous weather, cheap prices, increased convenience due to more flights, and the appeal of the economic citizenship programme, will only serve to make St. Kitts a more enticing holiday home location in the future.

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Waltham, MA (PRWEB) November 15, 2011

McGeough and Lamacchia participated in meetings focused on critical real estate topics such as extending the 2007 Mortgage Relief Act, set to expire December 2012, which allows taxpayers to exclude income from the cancellation of debt on their principal residence.

They were also involved in discussions on ways to reduce short sale fraud, extending the National Flood Insurance Program, which ensures access to affordable flood insurance, and keeping the Mortgage Interest Tax Deduction, currently targeted to be changed or eliminated by the bipartisan Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction (also known as the Super Committee.)

We dont think the Super Committee should touch the Mortgage Interest Deduction, says Anthony Lamacchia, There is a lot of talk about eliminating it for second homes. That would be devastating to areas like Cape Cod.

The Mortgage Interest Deduction has been a part of the federal tax code for more than a hundred years. 65% of families currently claiming the mortgage interest deduction earn less than $ 100,000 per year; 91% earn less than $ 200,000 annually. It saves families an average of more than $ 3,000 a year, money that is often spent on living expenses, home improvements, and other items that actually help stimulate the economy.

Lamacchia is a new member of the Realtor Political Action Committee (RPAC), which recognized him in their big screen display at a Convention event held at the Angel Stadium. The RPAC along with the NAR Government Affairs Team has defended the Mortgage Interest Deduction in the past. McGeough and Lamacchia hope their involvement in these discussions will ensure no changes are made to the Mortgage Interest Deduction.

We applaud the NAR government affairs team and the RPAC for their relentless work fighting for homeowners and Realtors in these important causes, says John McGeough.

Some of the major mortgage lenders had large booths set up at the convention including Bank of America, JP Morgan Chase, PNC and Wells Fargo. Their primary focus was building their home mortgage relationships with real estate agents, but Bank of America also set up a team of short sale escalation negotiators on site to assist Realtors with any short sales they may be having trouble with.

Just like at last years convention, I was once again especially impressed with Bank of America for trying to help Realtors, says Lamacchia. It also gave us a chance to meet some of the people who have assisted us with our short sales over the years. Bank of America has had their troubles since their takeover of Countrywide Home loans but they certainly put in a lot of effort to right the ship.

The Greater Boston Association of Realtors and the Massachusetts Association of Realtors both held receptions on separate nights at the convention.

It was nice to be able to spend some time talking with many of our fellow Realtors who we do business with, says Lamacchia.

The National Association of Realtors Annual Conference held more than 100 education sessions, featuring nationally-recognized speakers, trainers, and industry experts, to discuss critical issues of value to Realtors. Over 18,000 Realtors from across the country and some from around the world attended.

It was a productive 3 days; we always seem to gain insight when we travel to these events. We have been getting more and more involved with NARs government affairs committee and it is proving to be worth it as they are a great group of people, says McGeough.

For more details on the Mortgage Interest Deduction visit the New England Real Estate Blog.

About McGeough Lamacchia Realty:

McGeough Lamacchia Realty is the #1 Listing Agency in Massachusetts and named one of the Top 100 Real Estate Teams in the country by RealTrends and the Wall Street Journal. They are a full service real estate agency serving Massachusetts and New Hampshire.

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Bozeman, MT (PRWEB) October 11, 2011

On Monday, November 7th at 10:00 A.M. MST, the 1,500+- acre Fishtrap Ranch will be offered at public auction. The property is located along paved State Highway 43 near the small ranching communities of Wise River and Divide in the upper Big Hole Valley in SW Montana. A stalking horse bid of $ 1,710,000 has been received for this Montana hunting land, and the minimum requirement for competing bids is $ 1,720,000. The deadline for submission is November 1st at 4:30PM MST. For more information on this Montana hunting land auction contact Scott Shuman, head of Hall and Hall Auctions, at 800-829-8747 or visit http://www.hallhall.com/auction-services.

The Fishtrap Ranch consists of 1,584

Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) November 16, 2011

APD Solutions, LLC (APDS), a national neighborhood revitalization firm, hosted the dedication ceremony for Panola Slope, the first mixed-used commercial and residential development in DeKalb County since 2007. Real estate professionals, business and civic leaders, including DeKalb County Commissioners Stan Watson and Lee May, joined APDS executives to plant a commemorative time capsule. The gesture symbolizes APDS commitment to restoring and rebuilding the Hidden Hills district, which was significantly impacted by the economic downturn. http://bit.ly/tzfMx5

Located at 5600 Covington Highway, Panola Slope is one of APDS many community stabilization initiatives. Now in its initial phase, the 10+-acre project will offer 23 luxury brownstones and more than 12,000 square feet of street level retail space. Subsequent plans include midrise condominiums, as well as a second phase of brownstones and retail shops. Construction is scheduled for completion in Spring 2012.

The idea of initiating a luxury mixed-use development in DeKalb may have been difficult for some to imagine, but APDS shared vision with the community makes this project special and will be the hallmark of our success, said Vaughn Irons, Chief Executive Officer, APD Solutions. He added, Our goal is to not only set the standard for distinctive urban living, but also to demonstrate APDS commitment to DeKalb over the long-haul. We want Panola Slope to be the catalyst for making the Covington corridor vibrant again.

Under the Neighborhood Stabilization Program 3 (NSP3), DeKalb County is undertaking a comprehensive initiative to improve the overall viability of real estate in areas with the greatest need. APDS is taking a leadership role in helping us accelerate our NSP3 revitalization efforts, said Lee May, DeKalb County Commissioner, District 5. The Panola Slope project offers an example of how public-private partnerships can positively impact the growth of our community.

Luxury Living Redefined

The initial phase of three- and four-bedroom brownstones includes high-end appointments and interior features such as gourmet kitchens, 10 ceilings, upgraded lighting and hardwood floors throughout. A public square with an outdoor terrace, benches, fountains, a lighted walking trail, pocket parks and security patrol are a few of the properties other amenities.

Panola Slope offers a luxury lifestyle that, until now, has primarily been reserved for intown locations, Irons added. The development appeals to a wide range of residential buyers- from single professionals to young families and empty nesters- who desire the best quality and value on the market. Panola Slope will build the foundation for a live, work, play and pray community to flourish.

11-11-11 Time Capsule

Following brief remarks by Panola Slopes first retail tenant and other notable guests, a time capsule was planted to commemorate the date and time of the event, November 11, 2011 at 11:00 am. In keeping with its 11-11-11 theme, the container was filled with eleven items including the local newspaper, photos and a letter from Mr. Irons to future residents. The container will be opened in 2022.

Through revitalization efforts, like Panola Slope, we can accelerate job growth and ultimately generate new revenue for DeKalb, said Stan Watson, DeKalb County Commissioner, Super District 7. Eleven years from today, this time capsule will serve as a reminder of our collective efforts to transform this community into a thriving urban oasis.

For more information on Panola Slope contact APD Solutions at 404-921-3131 or info(at)apdsolutions(dot)com

ABOUT APD SOLUTIONS

APD Solutions, LLC (APDS) is a national Neighborhood Revitalization Firm created to provide community development consulting and comprehensive real estate services to public and private sector clients. APDS mission is to RESTORE credibility in the housing industry, REBUILD challenged neighborhoods and to RENEW the lives of impacted families. APDS has a seasoned staff with over 200 years of combined relevant housing industry and real estate experience. APDS maintains offices in Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Jacksonville and San Francisco. For more information, visit http://www.APDSolutions.com.

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Venice. California (PRWEB) November 15, 2011

The images of sun, miles of beaches and access to the outdoors, fashion trends, a cosmopolitan metropolis, and a unique lifestyle all come to mind with the mention of Venice Beach and Santa Monica. Throughout the decades people have consistently been making the move to Venice California homes because of the fantastic neighborhoods, employment options, and the standard of living the area enjoys. With so much to offer, the Santa Monica area continues to appeal to families, couples, creative souls, and professionals. Inviting potential home buyers to take a look at the locale’s 2011 real estate market, Broker Tami Pardee shares why now would be a good time to move to Santa Monica and Venice.

Whether you want to live in Mar Vista homes or Venice Beach, one of the timeless selling points of properties in the area is location, shares Tami Pardee. And with the impeccable location of these communities comes unparalleled access to the business district, shopping centers, and lifestyle sections of downtown Los Angeles and beyond. This is one thing that is never going to change any time in the near future. As these locales also enjoy a remarkable school system and close proximity to the beach and the mountains, they are perfect for families as well as anyone who enjoys an active lifestyle.

Ask any of the Santa Monica Realtors and they will tell you that the real estate market here has stabilized and bounced back quite well. One of the reasons why property sales in the area are returning to normal is right pricing as well as a mix of short sales and foreclosures in the market, says Tami Pardee, there are more options for homebuyers and looking at the trend, prices are now higher than they were at the beginning of the year and if that is any indication of the area’s real estate market, it would be advisable to buy property before the year ends and home prices continue on their way up.

Find out more about the current real estate market trends in the area as well as the most attractive property options in Venice and Santa Monica by visiting http://www.pardeeproperties.com.

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Irvine, CA (PRWEB) November 14, 2011

As one of the most sought-after real estate trainers in the world, Craig Proctor sat down with the Accredited Income Property Investment Specialist (AIPIS) podcast for a strategy session for up-and-coming real estate agents and investors. Proctors Quantum Leap System shows real estate agents and investors how to create balance while accelerating income as a real estate professional.

One of the problems in this industry is that we get rewarded for bad behavior, said Proctor at the outset of the show. We engage in activities quite often that dont work that well. But every once in a while they do, so we continue to engage in those activities, and it really comes down to not knowing a better way to do it.

Proctors mentions the old practices of cold call prospecting, knocking on doors and spending a fortune on self-image advertising. The host of the AIPIS show asked if there was an ah-ha moment that caused Proctor to search for a better way. Proctor responded that he got tired of rejection, cold-calling and chasing down prospects. I had to figure out a way to get clients to come to me, Proctor said. He said that self-image advertising didnt work, citing failure after much expense and hard work.

Proctor cites the solution as direct response marketing. Instead of talking about me and my designations and how much I wanted a buyer or sellers business, I tried to offer them something that they really wanted. Proctor said that changing his tactics changed his business completely. He had so many people wanting to do business with him that he was able to choose his clients.

He began by running ads in the newspaper offering, for example, trust salesan offer that buyers were probably already looking forwith a phone number that led to a hotline voicemail.

Proctor continued the interview by going into deeper aspects of sales technique. He worked on the theory that anyone will buy a property in any market if its priced correctly. Proctor said the best way to deliver news about new properties is through email, which eliminates the delay that often occurs with television shows or the newspaper. Giving buyers proprietary information and priority accesscreating the sense that buyers are receiving special deals sent especially to themis a key component to his sales process.

Craig Proctor was among the top ten RE/MAX agents worldwide for a decade straight and before age 30 was named the number one RE/MAX agent in the world. He is Founder and CEO of Craig Proctor Productions, an international real estate success coaching organization which has shaped the lives of over 30,000 real estate agents across the globe via Proctors Quantum Leap Real Estate Success System.

About Accredited Income Property Investment Specialist (AIPIS)

The mission of Accredited Income Property Investment Specialist (AIPIS) is to properly educate real estate specialists and investors in the proven methods of income property investments as a road to building wealth. This certification program is for those who are serious about taking their career to the next level; creating personal success and wealth while assisting clients with their financial goals.

With a podcast aimed squarely at real estate and mortgage professionals, the AIPIS 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. For more information, visit Accredited Income Property Investment Specialist(AIPIS) online.

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(PRWeb UK) April 18, 2011

AutoWill significantly modernizes how you write your Last Will and Testament. AutoWill is very easy to complete and its available in the iTunes App store.

Writing a Last Will and Testament is something that often gets forgotten, but with iPhone AutoWill, its so easy to do now. This innovative app on mobile devices enables you to write, store and edit your Last Will and Testament free after an initial purchase of the app.

Writing a Last Will and Testament is something that many people refrain from doing and then it is too late. It can be forgotten for many reasons including oversight, inconvenience, not getting around to it, and cost. In the case where no Will is written, quite often ones estate is given to the wrong beneficiaries, and in many circumstances, the estate is given away to the government.

With AutoWill, all of these issues are taken care of. AutoWill is there in the pal of your hand, everywhere you go, it is easy to complete at a time that suits you, you can start it now, and complete it later. AutoWill is cheap to purchase and then free to write each Will.

The developer, Steve Power reports that over 2000 AutoWill apps have been downloaded from the App store so far, signifying an acceptance of this method of Will Writing. For under a fiver, AutoWill is also a very cheap alternative to the traditional formats of writing a Will, but its the convenience that is the real benefit.

The great convenience comes in several parts. Firstly, you have your Last Will and Testament on your iPhone, iPod or iPad. Therefore altering your Will as your life circumstances change could not be easier, just alter the parts that need to change, no need to rewrite the whole Will. Additionally, with easy to complete sections that collate the information to build your Last Will and Testament, these sections can be completed in bite size chunks. Furthermore, after purchasing the App for one of several Apple mobile devices, itll work on all of them. So buying the App on iPhone, will automatically load on to your iPad as well, although syncing between the two is not an option.

The value and convenience gets even better because not only will AutoWill miraculously create your Last Will and Testament, but also allows you to create multiple Wills enabling you to produce documents for friends and family too.

Once the Will has been written, it can be emailed to a PC for printing. The files generated by AutoWill that are available to print are the Last Will and Testament, a letter to each of the Executors and an information sheet detailing important information that the Executors will need to know including your bank address, solicitors details and doctors name and address.

Qadeno, the developers of AutoWill have a website called Qadeno.com to support the app and indeed all of it’s applications including a staff appraisal app called STAFF REVIEW which is free. There is also a tutorial video to demonstrate the input, although it is unlikely to be required given the intuitive input.

AutoWill is available on iTunes app store. The supporting website is http://www.qadeno.com.

Purchase AutoWill from iTunes http://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/autowill/id389988299?mt=8

Watch Tutorial Video http://qadeno.com/AutoWill.html

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Hannover, Germany (PRWEB) November 12, 2011

About Christian Burmester and Why Krabi

Christian has enjoyed immense success and worldwide recognition as a freelance photographer since the outset of his career in Sweden, in 1997. He has accumulated an impressive portfolio of work and can count the prestigious editing company, Gruner & Jahr as one of his many esteemed clients. Amongst his most memorable work is the famous coffee table Life & Work, created for well known Danish fashion designer, Malene Birger and his stunning photos can be found in countless celebrated magazines including, Country (Germany), H

Clearwater, FL (PRWEB) November 16, 2011

Total Title Solutions, a full service title company, has created the first title company IPAD app in Florida to help Real Estate Agents, Mortgage Brokers, Banks and others track the closing process from wherever they are. Additionally, they have developed innovative software upgrades to ease the title process helping employees do a better job in shorter time for clients while going paperless.

With all the new technology we have created and implemented, we have been able to hire more people so that a more thorough job can be done for clients in less time with more efficiency. This allows us to handle a higher volume of clients more accurately with zero defects and also go paperless, says Abe Moussa, CEO Total Title Solutions.

Additionally, we have built in double and triple redundancy in all areas including hard wired land lines backing up cable to further improve our business model. Recently, a large local internet service provider experienced an outage that affected all of their customers in the Tampa Bay area resulting in an extended period of downtime. Our offices were not affected by this. We were up and running with not one minute of downtime, says Moussa.

Other technology implemented by Total Title Solutions includes several layers of encryption to protect client information, file servers with back-up servers and additional back-up servers in the Cloud, identical printers at every desk and backup printers so there is never any downtime when printing closing documents.

As the company has grown, they have acquired more title companies improving the service at those locations by implementing their new technology strategy. A priority technical target of this strategy is digitizing all closing documents from the acquired companies so first class service can be provided. When someone needs a file from an earlier closing, it can be found in minutes instead of days.

About Total Title Solutions

Total Title Solutions, a full service title company licensed to work with clients throughout the state of Florida, is committed to providing quality client-care that clients can count on. With over 25 years of experience, their team offers consistent, reliable, proactive service that will ensure closings are quick, efficient and convenient. Clients work with experienced, licensed closers who explain everything upfront and assist throughout the entire process. Abe Moussa, CEO, aims to simplify the closing process so that clients are able to save both valuable time and money. For more information visit Total Title Solutions or call 727-796-7600.

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San Ramon, CA (PRWEB) November 16, 2011

eQuest today announced its employment findings for October 2011 as published in its Employment Index, which can be viewed in its entirety at:

http://www.equest.com/news/employment-index-us/

http://www.equest.com/news/employment-index-uk/

eQuests US Employment Index showed continued positive movement in the recruitment space moving forward to 102.03 from 101.81. This gain was achieved in October with stronger than expected job postings but offset somewhat by increased in applicant traffic.

The number of new job requisitions was spread across a wide span of industries in the US demonstrating continued consistency of minimal but steady growth from July. The Healthcare industry showed the strongest growth through the month with a significant increase in overall job postings. Surprisingly, the real estate industry additionally showed strong growth in posting volume throughout the month. Production and manufacturing-based industries continue to occupy the bottom of the Employment Index driven by a continued lack of a significant number of new positions being added to the marketplace. Geographically, states with the highest hiring demand in September were Idaho, New Mexico and Arizona while Missouri, Mississippi and Alabama had the lowest demand for employees.

The UK index showed an expected uptick in job postings but this was reversed by a larger increase in the applicant traffic across the region. The result was a small decline in the in the UK Index from 98.92 to 98.76. Growth has remained consistent across most industries in the UK; however the results have varied greatly regionally. London continues to make the greatest gains in both posting and applicant traffic as the summer moves forward showing economic progress. Eden, East Devon and Ryedale again posted the highest level of employee demand, while Nottingham, Kingston upon Hull and Liverpool remained at the bottom of the regional list for candidate demand.

About the eQuest Employment Index

The eQuest Employment Index shows the spending patterns of the Fortune 500 as measured by job posting activity month over month. The index derives its findings from algorithms based on the supply and demand of open positions posted to the internet relative to the number of responding candidates. A target index of 100 reflects relative balance in the number of applicants vying for each open position posted. The data to create the index is derived from thousands of monthly job posting transactions. Reporting includes analysis by geography and industry segment, using the US governments Standard Occupational Codes (SOC) in major metropolitan areas, states and over 950 job classifications.

About eQuest

eQuest provides domestic and international job posting delivery, job board management and employment marketing services. With its global reach, eQuest posts jobs to any posting destination in the world, reaching over 180 countries and territories and thousands of job posting destinations worldwide. eQuest also provides comprehensive candidate source tracking analysis for evaluating job board performance. eQuest is one of the most recognized and admired brands in the human resource industry.

http://www.equest.com

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Austin, TX (PRWEB) April 20, 2011

Austin bathtub refinishing company, All Surface Renew, provides professional Austin bathtub repair and refinishing services to residents of the Greater Austin area. Now, with the upcoming home improvement season, they will focus on making homeowners and contractors more aware of green Austin bathroom remodeling that allows old bathtubs and tile to be recolored and renewed with a special spray-application quickly. Homeowners, especially those planning on selling, can save considerable money over unnecessary bathroom remodeling and increase their homes’ appeal for the competitive real estate market.

In the past, many homeowners have turned to conventional tear-out and replacement to change dated ceramic tile and bathtubs, but that has been changing steadily. Now, bathtubs and tiles that are green, pink, or even brown can be updated to more contemporary colors such as Porcelain White, Biscuit, or Almond and turn them into selling features.

The recoloring process, also known as refinishing or resurfacing, takes typically 2-5 hours and involves specially preparing the surface, making needed repairs, and then applying a new surface to the fixture with a fine-finish spray system. The process works for fiberglass, enamel, acrylic, porcelain, marble, cast iron, and ceramic.

Common issues that are routinely repaired by refinishing are bathtub rust, surface chips, cracks, and holes.

An alternative bathtub recoloring option that has been available to homeowners for some time has been the boxed do-it-yourself bathtub paint kits from home improvement stores at an approximate cost of $ 40. Unfortunately, the poor durability has not made them a lasting solution.

Operations Manager, Jose Olmedo says “The DIY Kits tend to fail because the strength of the store products are limited, and it’s impossible to include all the necessary materials and equipment needed to do the job right. The result is something that needs to be redone. The good news is that we can repair peeling do-it-yourself bathtubs.”

Homeowners are encouraged to have an assessment done to see if professional refinishing might be a good solution for them.

Will Olmedo, marketing director, says Its tempting to want to save a little money by choosing a company that is offering cheap work compared to other reputable ones, but it can be risky. Simply doing a quick internet search for any company you consider working with should show their track record and if they are established.

Jose Olmedo offers the following 5 tips on what to look for in a legitimate bathtub refinishing company:

1. Good standing and Accreditation by the local BBB (Better Business Bureau)

2. A Money-Back Guarantee on work performed

3. Recorded video testimonials from actual clients

4. A video library of various actual completed projects

5. Availability of a 5-Year transferable warranty in the event of home sale (for owner occupied homes)

All Surface Renew has served homeowners, Realtors, contractors, and home stagers in the Greater Austin area. Their unique process can be used to restore surfaces on Porcelain, fiberglass, cultured marble, laminate and even Formica

Charlotte, NC (PRWEB) November 18, 2011

American IRA, LLC , one of the industry leaders in Self-directed retirement services, has been working to educate the public about their investment and retirement options. Mr. Hitt says he is happy to announce that “The recent numbers show that people are listening. The latest trend in retirement savings and investment is the savvy investor.”

The financial community has long ignored the diversification options of IRA accounts. Non-traditional investments have been allowed in IRA accounts since the Employment Retirement Security Act (ERISA) passed in 1975. However, after more than 35 years most mainstream financial institutions continue to limit the investment options of IRA accounts to traditional investments such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds. Until recently, most individuals holding IRA investment accounts have been unaware of their options.

Statistics show that, with the flagging economy and the increased popularity of IRA accounts, people are becoming more informed. According to a recent *Associated Press poll, 73 percent of retirees are planning to work past retirement; this number is up from 67 percent just this spring. As 32 percent of those surveyed say they have lost money in their IRA account, those traditional investment methods are becoming less and less reliable.

American IRA, LLC is one of the premiere companies offering self-directed IRA accounts. With these accounts, investors have the freedom to invest in a wide variety of assets including precious metals and real estate. Currently only about 5 percent of retirement accounts are invested in such non traditional assets. However, with the greater flexibility and higher profit potential experts expect this number to rise sharply in coming months and years.

The unfortunate side effect of the growing popularity of self-directed IRA accounts is a whole new industry of scams appearing. This has prompted the Securities and Exchange committee to issue a warning. They have advised investors to beware or excessive risk, and potentially fraudulent investment companies. That is one of the reasons for the growing popularity of long established, highly credible American IRA, LLC. With nearly 7 years in business and over $ 250 million in assets this company has earned a sterling reputation.

All indications show that the individual investor is getting smarter. The new wave in financial planning is taking one’s future in one’s own hands. This recently increasing popularity of self directed retirement options, as well as the high percentage of investors wisely choosing established companies, such as American IRA, is just one more benchmark showing how savvy investors are becoming.

Founder, James C. Hitt has nearly 30 years of personal experience using self directed retirement accounts. It has worked for him since 1982, and now he and his company are making it work for thousands of clients. With a knowledgeable staff, and highly informative website American IRA LLC focuses on educating their clients about the benefits of self-directed IRAs.

American IRA LLC was founded in 2004, in Asheville, NC with the mission of providing the highest level of customer service in the self directed retirement industry.

Mr. Hitt and his team have grown the company to over $ 250 million in assets under administration. They protect your account by making sure that all uninvested cash under their administration is FDIC insured. As administrators, they do not make any recommendations to any person or entity associated with any type of investment.

For more information on this or any other type of self-directed retirement account, please feel free to contact the team at American IRA, LLC via e-mail [info(at)americanira(dot)com] or via phone [1-866-7500-IRA(472)], or visit their website [http://www.americanira.com .

Online:

Poll results: http://surveys.ap.org

*LifeGoesStrong.com: http://family.lifegoesstrong.com/bad-economics-midlifers-push-back-their-retirement-date-again

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