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Austin, Texas (PRWEB) October 12, 2011

LandsofAmerica.com has partnered with Tecomate and Texas Trophy Hunters Association creating an unmatched resource for recreational real estate and outdoor information.

Demand for hunting land has soared as the traditional type of recreational real estate buyer has diversified. More and more urban professionals as well as investors have been entering the market, significantly increasing the number of hunting land for sale searches originating on hunting websites. These new partnerships will vastly increase exposure for LandsofAmerica.com clients placing their properties in front of an extremely targeted, interested and involved audience.

The Texas Trophy Hunters Association is a recognized leader in the hunting industry and has promoted the sport, science and heritage of hunting for over 35 years. TTHA boasts a membership base numbering tens of thousands, comprised of the most passionate and dedicated hunters from all around the world. The TTHA emblem has become synonymous with the hunting lifestyle and their organization continues to gain stature through their website http://www.TTHA.com and nationally syndicated TV show on the Outdoor Channel.

Tecomate expands hunters’ perspectives about what is possible through serious, practical wildlife management and helps them realize their deer hunting dreams where they both live and hunt. Tecomate also profiles America’s diverse hunting locations, management strategies, and passionate Americans that live the year-round hunting lifestyle in pursuit of whitetail deer, as well as, many other species of field and water. But above all, Tecomate captures the appreciation and sense of stewardship true sportsmen and managers have for the land and its wildlife. Their website http://www.Tecomate.com and nationally syndicated show, Bucks of Tecomate on the Versus Channel, serve as tremendous information sources and are a natural starting place to begin a hunting property search.

About LandsofAmerica.com

LandsofAmerica.com (http://www.landsofamerica.com) is the leading online real estate marketing service for brokers and agents specializing in rural land for sale. Its network of over 350 websites, advertises lake houses, land, farms, ranches, country estates and neighborhood homes in small towns across the country. The company was formed in 2002 and is headquartered in Austin, Texas.

About Texas Trophy Hunters Association

TTHA (http://www.ttha.com) strives to unite all segments of the hunting community for the dissemination of information and joining of energies to promote and protect our hunting heritage. Founded in 1975, TTHA, a membership-based organization, publishes a bimonthly magazine, The Journal of the Texas Trophy Hunters, and produces the award-winning outdoor television program, TROPHY HUNTERS TV

(PRWEB) November 18, 2011

The Wall Street Fraud Watchdog is the premier advocate in the United States for investor protection, and due diligence for high net worth individuals. The Wall Street Fraud Watchdog is warning all US, and global investors to be extremely cautious when buying precious metal coins, and or gold, and silver bars. The group estimates that Chinese gold, or silver precious metal counterfeiting is now a multi billion dollar a year global business, and it is a investor train wreck waiting to happen. The group says, “We already know Chinese counterfeit precious metal coins, or precious metal bars is a gigantic business, there is tons of money in it for the bad guys, and the Chinese counterfeit coins, or precious metal bars are frequently of such high quality, it is not uncommon for even the pros to be deceived, or tricked. We say precious metals should be part of every investors, of families investment portfolio. However, we are also saying do not do business with any precious metal dealer, or gold, or silver coin retailer unless you can establish they are legitimate, and you can confirm they have a written money back guarantee policy, for their customers. Chinese counterfeit precious metal coins, and gold, or silver bars, are going to ruin many investors, and this is going to get ugly. Do not become a victim.” http://WallStreetFraudWatchdog.Com

Wall Street Fraud Watchdog’s Do’s & Do Not’s When It Comes To Buying Precious Metal Coins, Or Precious Metal Bars.

Only purchase precious metal coins, or precious metal bars from dealers, or brokers with impeccable reputations, and that have a written money back guarantee.
Be certain to keep all of your receipts for purchase of any gold, or silver coin, and or precious metal bar.
Do not buy gold, or silver coins, and or precious metal bars from dealers selling them on the Internet, or at an Internet auction web site.
Do not buy gold, or silver coins at flea markets, or at estate sales.

The Wall Street Fraud Watchdog is all about investor protection, and the group is now saying, “Chinese counterfeit precious metal coins, or precious metal bars are going to be another global economic disaster. We think owning precious metals is very smart. However, because of the huge threat posed by Chinese counterfeiters, an investor really needs to know who they are buying their precious metals from. Because there are bigger potential profits in counterfeiting gold, or silver coins, or precious metal bars, than in cocaine, or heroin we expect counterfeiting precious metal products is going to get much worse than it already is.” http://WallStreetFraudWatchdog.Com

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Boston, MA (PRWEB) November 17, 2011

Eric J. Parker, co-founder and Managing Partner of Parker | Scheer LLP was recently appointed by Massachusetts Bar Association President Richard P. Campbell, to Co-Chair a task force that was created in response to law school grads having difficulty finding jobs in the current Massachusetts economy.

The task force will examine root causes for the perceived over-supply of graduates, along with potential solutions to benefit unemployed graduates, the Massachusetts legal system, and the community. Law schools do not prepare their graduates for practice, and the three-year model is unduly expensive and broken, Campbell said in a recent article in Massachusetts Lawyers Journal.

In the same article, Parker discussed the over abundance of lawyers in Massachusetts Law schools are feeding more lawyers into a system that has no demand. The oversupply of newly minted lawyers who cannot land a job is a problem that has widespread consequences. Many of those new lawyers are setting up their own law offices completely unsupervised and with no experience practicing law or handling a case. Its going to impact the judiciary. Its going to impact the community, he explained.

About Parker | Scheer LLP

Parker Scheer LLP is a top rated law firm with practice groups concentrating in Complex Personal Injury, Business Law and Litigation, Real Estate, Workers Compensation, and Criminal Defense. The firm has locations in Boston, Las Vegas, Providence, and Manchester, NH. Parker Scheer was recently named Law Firm of the Year for 2011 by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly. For more information or to select a Boston Personal Injury Lawyer http://www.parkerscheer.com/lawyer-attorney-1612637.html please visit http://www.parkerscheer.com or call 866-414-0400.

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Tampa, FL (PRWEB) November 15, 2011

iMapp, Inc. and Xieo, LLC announced today that iMapp has acquired an equity position in Xieo. The companies have also executed a strategic alliance agreement to cooperate in the on-going development of Real Estate Information Technologies.

Our relationship with Xieo further strengthens iMapps position in the Real Estate Information landscape, and most importantly, we feel Xieo has the right ingredients to become a leader in the next generation of real estate information technologies. said Bill Rovillo, CEO of iMapp.

Xieo welcomes the opportunity to participate in the rapidly-changing Real Estate Information marketplace, especially with a company like iMapp that shares our passion for being the best. said Jim Edwards, President and Chief Software Architect of Xieo.

About iMapp

iMapp is a leading supplier of GIS Parcel Mapping Solutions for the Real Estate Industry. Founded in 1997, iMapp subscribes its mapping program to more REALTORs in Florida than all other providers combined. More information can be found on iMapps Web site at http://www.iMapp.com.

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About Xieo

Founded in 2009, Xieo (pronounced Zee-O) develops proprietary technologies for the Real Estate information marketplace. XIEOs technologies include Natural Language Processing for lights-out information extraction of public record information. This process also incorporates a Parcel Knowledge Base that is the epicenter of all real estate data and is unparalleled in its accuracy, timeliness and data intelligence. Xieo provides turnkey Real Estate related information and also licenses its technologies on a private-label basis. In addition, Xieo provides County Recorder related technologies including Redaction and Clerk Indexing products. Xieo is located in Tampa, FL. More information can be found on Xieos Web site at http://xieo.info.

Hilton Head Island, SC (PRWEB) November 14, 2011

International Lifestyle Marketing (ILM), LLC announces the soft launch of USALifestyleRealEstate.com today at 2011 National Association of Realtors annual conference in Anaheim, California. USALifestyleRealEstate.com is a new lifestyle real estate website promoting properties in Americas most desirable real estate locations to international real estate buyers.

Robert Stenhammer, President of ILM, stated, USALifeStyleRealEstate.com represents a revolutionary way for real estate buyers to search for their dream properties in Americas top lifestyle locations. By presenting international buyers with unique lifestyle content and Americas first nationwide real estate search by lifestyle activity, the site creates worldwide reach, quality web traffic, international lead opportunities and listing exposure for our real estate partners.

USALIfestyleRealEstate.com is expertly translated and keyword optimized in six languages, attracting buyers of United States real estate from around the world. USALifestyleRealEstate.com is the only site positioned to attract international buyers and focus them exclusively on United States properties. According to the National Association of Realtors, international buyers accounted for $ 82 billion dollars of residential property purchases in the one-year period concluding in March 2011.

USALifestyleRealEstate.com is currently seeking qualified real estate partners to promote on its site. For real estate marketing and advertising opportunities on USALifestyleRealEstate.com, please contact Robert Stenhammer at info(at)usalifestylerealestated(dot)com or 843-247-2404.

About International Lifestyle Marketing, LLC (ILM)

Founded in 2010 and headquartered on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, ILM brings together the international entrepreneurial expertise of Gerard Mahieu, Marc Frey and Robert Stenhammer to launch its first project: USALifestyleRealEstate.com.

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Chicago, IL (PRWEB) November 15, 2011

Chicago-based @properties continued its aggressive expansion in North Shore real estate with the hiring of Terry Wilkowski as vice president of brokerage services, North Shore. @properties co-founders Thaddeus Wong and Michael Golden announced the hire.

Wilkowski, 44, is a managing broker with more than two decades of experience in suburban Chicago real estate. Most recently, he was senior vice president and regional manager for the west suburban region of Koenig & Strey Real Living. Previously, Wilkowski managed Koenig & Streys Libertyville office. He also served as managing broker of Coldwell Bankers Vernon Hills office for seven years. He began his real estate career as a sales associate with Coldwell Banker in 1989. Wilkowski also is a past president of the Lake County Association of REALTORS

(PRWEB) April 28, 2011

The Chinese Drywall Complaint Center is attempting to assist all existing Florida homeowners stuck in a toxic Chinese drywall home obtain some meaningful help from their bank, or loan servicing company, with it’s toxic Chinese drywall inspection report. In the instance of existing Florida homeowners, this report is designed to carefully document the existence of toxic Chinese drywall in a home, or condominium, and then provide the homeowner with a second report related to remediation costs, and associated costs. This, all in the hope the homeowner can receive a dramatic loan modification, or forbearance agreement from their bank, or loan servicing company. The group says, “At this point it appears President Obama, and the US Congress are no shows, on the toxic Chinese drywall disaster, in Florida, and all other Gulf States. We think our toxic Chinese drywall inspection service will be of great help to Florida homeowners stuck in toxic Chinese drywall hell. At this moment we think our inspection service is the best hope for Florida homeowners, who are stuck with toxic Chinese drywall to get any meaningful help, or assistance from their bank, or loan servicing company.” For more information interested Florida homeowners can contact the Chinese Drywall Complaint Center at 866-714-6466, or they can contact the group via their web site at http://ChineseDrywallComplaintCenter.Com

The Chinese Drywall Complaint Center is warning all home buyers to not purchase any Florida home, or condominium without a thorough inspection for toxic Chinese drywall. The group says, “While toxic Chinese drywall may have been used in new homes in Florida from 2000, until late 2008, we are very concerned about home remodeling, and or more importantly storm, or hurricane damaged homes in Florida. Translation-everything is on the table, and every home, or condominium needs to be inspected for toxic Chinese drywall in Florida.” They say, “For home buyers from out of state, you need to ask your real estate agent if they are aware of toxic Chinese drywall. In the event they say-no never heard of toxic Chinese drywall-find a new real estate agent. If a Florida home foreclosure has toxic Chinese drywall, our simplified report is designed to save the purchaser tens of thousands, or hundreds of thousands of dollars. Our basic inspection comes with a toxic Chinese drywall remediation cost built into our valuation formula.” http://ChineseDrywallComplaintCenter.Com

Important Note: The Chinese Drywall Complaint Center says,”On the topic of toxic Chinese drywall remediation contractors in Florida we have endorsed JJ Staten Homes. We believe their remediation protocol is the most sensible in Florida, for toxic Chinese drywall homes. Their protocol includes chemically treating the interior of the home, and then chamber testing the wood, and concrete block to make certain the hydrogen sulfide is gone. Anyone not doing this would be insane.” They say, “We appreciate everyone’s desire to go cheap on a toxic Chinese drywall repair. However, if its not done right the first time, you will have to repeat the process over, and over again. We say do it right the first time.” For more information about JJ Staten Homes please call them at 800-481-1961, or contact them via their web site at http://www.jjstatenhomes.com/.

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Cortland, NY (PRWEB) October 12, 2011

Location has been and always will be a driving factor for excellent real estate investments. There are folks who prefer living in a bustling metropolis while others prefer the simplicity of the rural lifestyle. By investing in Cortland real estate you can have the best of both worlds. Within 40 miles of Syracuse, Ithaca, and Binghamton, 150 miles of Albany and Buffalo, and about 200 miles from New York City, Cortland homes are ideal for families, couples, and retirees. According to Trulia.com, the median home price is 52% lower than they were in 2010, proving that home buyers can definitely get more home for their money.

Jim Yaman, principal broker of Yaman Real Estate and lifetime resident of the Cortland area, knows all about the county and its neighborhoods. Cortland is a great place to live, work, and play, shares Yaman. Our community has an excellent location right in the heart of New York State and is surrounded by good schools, healthy businesses, and a stable economy.

Being a stable community, Cortland is an appealing place for home buyers. Making the locale even more enticing to home buyers is the fact that properties here are now more affordable than they were a year ago. Based on the statistics in trulia.com, the average listing price for homes in Cortland at the end of September 2011 was $ 169,679. And with over 100 homes currently listed in the Cortland MLS, buyers can quite literally have their pick of homes and negotiate for the best price.

Real estate prices in Cortland are very affordable now, says Jim Yaman. If you are in the market for a home in the heart of New York, now would be the best time to buy and Cortland would certainly be the best place to come home to.

Find out more about what makes Cortland an attractive place to live and learn more about the real estate options in the area by visiting http://www.yaman.com.

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Aliso Viejo, CA (PRWEB) November 17, 2011

Avid Law Center, an Orange County, California-based real estate and litigation law firm, achieved another winning case result with the successful negotiation of an affordable mortgage loan restructuring plan for their clients, Sergio and Maria Alunan of Antelope, Calif. Both homeowners are wheelchair bound due to physical disabilities.

The new terms of the Alunans mortgage restructuring, settled through Chase, included lowering the interest rate to a fixed two percent (2%), a 120-day mortgage term extension, and a new lower affordable mortgage payment of only $ 669.00. Their lifetime monthly payment savings, over the life of the loan, is expected to exceed over $ 374,000.00.

My husband and I were going through a very difficult and confusing time, trying to make sense of our options for staying on top of our mortgage payment. We had heard that lenders were difficult to deal with and we didnt trust our knowledge of the system. That was why we decided to work with Avid, said homeowner Maria Alunan. Now we can afford this new payment and we can rest assured that we will not be losing our home. We are overjoyed at the outcome and couldnt be more grateful to the team at Avid for helping us fight to keep our home.

The Alunans purchased their home as the housing market was expanding in 2002. They are both physically disabled, requiring electric wheelchairs for their mobility, so they spared no time in making their new home wheelchair accessible. Over the next five years they spent significant money making necessary improvements and enjoying their American Dream of home ownership. In 2007, Mr. Alunan lost his job due to legal, health, and economic reasons. The couple began struggling to pay their mortgage and soon found they were unable to refinance due to the great loss in the value of the house. Their hardships again increased after Mr. Alunan suffered a stroke and was injured in a serious car accident. Now completely unable to return to work, the couple struggles even further in making their mortgage payments on their disability benefits alone.

Upon receiving the case, Avid Law Center moved quickly to compile a loan restructuring package. Their work helped the couple complete the required financial applications, hardship letter, and the supporting records for the banks to review. Avid then sent a legal demand to Chase, their lender, warning of possible litigation, but seeking to resolve their hardship and loan issues through a reasonable settlement, modification, and a restructuring of their loan.

The loan modification process can be very stressful and frustrating to homeowners in financial distress. Banks are notorious for dragging their feet, misplacing paperwork and eventually denying modifications to move forward with foreclosure, said Hiro Watari, a loan restructuring attorney for Avid Law Center. Aron Rofer, President, CEO and Managing Attorney for Avid Law Center further commented, Our aggressive approach demanded swift action and has helped the Alunans keep their home on reasonable and fair terms. We take each of our clients situations very personally and it is a pleasure to know weve truly helped so many deserving clients through our hard work.

Avid Law Center recently announced it had reached its 600th winning case result, successfully advocating for millions of dollars in mortgage debt relief for its clients throughout California.

For more information please visit http://www.avidlawcenter.com


About Avid Law Center

Based in Orange County, California, Avid Law Center is a full service Real Estate Litigation Law Firm representing consumers throughout the state. With over 30 years of legal experience, as well as significant experience in business and finance, Avid Law Center challenges banks on behalf of their clients to stop foreclosure and reduce clients’ mortgage payments to an affordable amount.

The information in this release is for general information purposes only. Nothing in this release or on the Avid Law Center website or blog should be taken as legal advice. Prior successes are no guarantee of future performance. Litigation is inherently uncertain and results in litigation are never guaranteed.

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Portland, OR (PRWEB) November 14, 2011

Meridian announced today the mobile-software company has closed a $ 1 million round of seed funding led by Oregon Angel Fund and Bellingham Angels Group. The funding will be used to meet existing and projected enterprise-customer demand for its location-based software platform. Meridians enterprise mobile-device software is used by location-based businesses and venues to engage with customers via the communications tool they use most their mobile phones.

Since launching in March 2011, many locations with millions of visitors per year have already signed on to start using Meridian: chain retailers, large hospitals, pro-sports stadiums, casino/hotel conglomerates, real estate companies, convention centers, museums, parks, Fortune 500 corporate campuses and more.

Soon to be publicly announced, many of these locations will use Meridians first product, a single mobile app for iOS and Android that networks locations, each with their own branding, into one user interface. Meridians seed funding will be used to deploy these enterprise customers presences on the Meridian app, as well as develop additional location-based software products and features to fulfill needs in other areas of these customers mobile strategies. In addition, Meridian is currently developing software tools to enable third-party developers and partners to build features for customers in Meridians targeted industries.

One partner, Cisco, has proven pivotal in Meridians progress since launch. Meridians founders have worked with Cisco since the networking giant turned to them to build the first indoor GPS app for the American Museum of Natural History (launched in July 2010). Since Meridian launched in March, Cisco has already begun leveraging the platform to help serve the needs of their location-based customers. Since launch, the two companies have worked together to introduce the platform to hundreds of mobile-computing decision makers in retailers, stadiums, hospitals and other industries seeking a way to connect with their visitors wherever they are. For example, Meridian will join Ciscos sold-out event, Next Generation Secure Mobility Applications and Services, in Chicago on Nov. 16 and 17.

Drew Bernard of Oregon Angel Fund commented on why the organization chose Meridian for an investment: We live in a mobile development hotbed, so we see a lot of mobile startups stories cross our desks. What stands out with Meridian is that their team has been developing mobile apps for locations for 10 years. Theyre recognized around the world for their expertise with the software and hardware real location-based services require. Meridian provides location-based businesses and venues ways to improve customer service and engagement at the most important moment possible: when the customer is right there at the location.

It was very important for us to find investors who understood the issues facing enterprises when it comes to mobile, and we found them with Oregon Angel Fund and Bellingham Angels Group, said Kiyo Kubo, CEO of Meridian. Now, we can focus all our attention on the places, third-party developers and partners who are excited to start leveraging our mobile-software platform too.

Meridian is seeing enterprise customer adoption at a logical time. Mobile app usage may have surpassed desktop and web usage this year, yet developing rich, location-based apps has remained out of reach for many location-based businesses. Developed over three years and with knowledge from 10 years of mobile experience, Meridians software makes deploying mobile experiences more affordable and uncomplicated for enterprises who see millions of visitors but dont have millions to spend. And, unlike other location-based services with a consumer-only business model, Meridian considers the needs of the enterprise too.

To download Meridians first product for iOS devices, go to:

http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/meridian/id404946736?mt=8

For Android devices, go to:

https://market.android.com/details?id=meridian.app

About Meridian

With offices in Portland, Ore. and San Francisco, Meridian is a mobile software supplier of location-based services. Meridian’s flagship product is the first mobile-app that engages visitors with turn-by-turn directions and other location-based services wherever they are in participating locations. The founders of Meridian bring to the software company 10 years of experience working with enterprises on developing location-based services for mobile devices. You can learn more about Meridian at http://www.meridianapps.com.

About the Oregon Angel Fund (OAF)

Founded in 2007, OAF is a highly structured, professionally managed, investor-driven venture fund backed by the leaders of Oregons business and technology community and the Oregon Growth Account. OAF invests some $ 3 million annually in the most promising startups and early-stage growth companies in Oregon and SW Washington. The Funds managers and investors play an active role in advising and growing the 22 companies backed to date. Over 500 jobs have been created by the companies in the portfolio. For more information, please visit: http://www.oregonangelfund.com.

About the Bellingham Angels Group

The Bellingham Angels, founded in 2005, is a local group of investors dedicated to providing equity capital to early and mid-stage entrepreneurial companies in the Pacific Northwest with emphasis in Whatcom, Skagit and Island Counties. Learn more about the Bellingham Angels Group by visiting http://www.bellinghamangels.com.

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(PRWEB) May 18, 2011

The Chinese Drywall Complaint Center says, “The imported toxic Chinese drywall disaster in places like Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Virginia, and Southeast Texas is the worst man made environmental disaster to ever hit the US, and unless someone steps up to the plate pretty soon, its just going to get worse for everyone. Everyone includes the completely innocent homeowners, who would have never knowingly purchased a toxic Chinese drywall home. Everyone also includes completely innocent children of homeowners stuck in these toxic Chinese drywall homes.” The group says, “We think it is insanity for major US banks, or loan servicers to continue to pretend that the toxic Chinese drywall environmental disaster is just going to go away on its own. Unless these homes are properly remediated, the disaster never goes away, it simply festers, and it gets worse.” They say, “We believe the time has come for major US banks, and loan servicing companies to step up to the plate to help these homeowners. Meaningful help for homeowners stuck in a toxic Chinese drywall home in Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Virginia, and Southeast Texas would involve a substantial loan modification, along with what is called a 203-K mortgage. The unique feature of a 203-K mortgage program is it allows for a purchase price, and remediation built into the mortgage product.” http://ChineseDrywallComplaintCenter.Com

The Chinese Drywall Complaint Center says, “In places like Lee County, Florida, the Assessors Office has some toxic Chinese drywall homes valued at the land cost only. The actual home, or condo is worth zero. We think this should be a huge wake up call to all major US banks, or mortgage loan servicers. Do the pension funds, or investors know their securitized mortgage is worth nearly zero?” They also say, “At the same time we are horrified with the prospects of Florida real estate flippers buying toxic Chinese drywall foreclosures, and then doing a low end remediation-doomed to fail, or even worse, no remediation on the foreclosure, and then spinning the home to a new buyer, typically from out of state, or who has never heard of toxic Chinese drywall before. Is anyone in city, county, state, or the federal government remotely worried about any of this? Are the Fed’s ever going to show up to the toxic Chinese drywall disaster?” http://ChineseDrywallComplaintCenter.Com

The Chinese Drywall Complaint Center is saying, “Toxic Chinese drywall foreclosures can be great investments, if the investors, or home purchaser understands what they are doing, and the critical aspect of a proper home remediation. However, if the investor, or purchaser fails to do it right, the home ultimately becomes another foreclosure. We are doing everything possible to change the Florida toxic Chinese drywall foreclosure flipper quick buck, or go cheap mentality into something sane. But, it really is time for major US banks, and loan servicers to show up, by helping existing homeowners stuck in toxic Chinese drywall hell, and or insuring that toxic Chinese drywall foreclosures go through a rigorous remediation before they are allowed to be mortgaged to a new home purchaser, or investor.” http://ChineseDrywallComplaintCenter.Com

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New York, NY (PRWEB) November 23, 2011

There is no greater gift than a healthier planet. Debra Duneier, author of EcoChi: Designing the Human Experience (http://www.ecochi.com), offers the following tips to help bring an eco-friendly spirit to your season.

1. Skip the wrapping paper and repurpose items to house your gifts. Baskets, tins or scarves create a unique presentation and you may also be saving a tree.

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Fort Myers, Florida (PRWEB) November 17, 2011

The Fort Myers Regional Partnership unveils the upgraded, primary website, http://www.FortMyersRegionalPartnership.com, to serve as an interactive communications tool for the next phase of the successful, grassroots Together for Business campaign.

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

The new website features a clean, easy-to-navigate design, myriad share tools, downloadable studies and resources, dynamic maps, and video testimonials.

Additionally, an interactive Property Locator feature allows easy search by site and buildings type, communities, and businesses within Lee County.

Key business leaders representing target industries such as life sciences, manufacturing, information technology, and corporate headquarters who have relocated to or expanded in Lee County graciously devoted their time to share their We Chose Lee video blog to entice new companies to move to Lee County and to help existing businesses continue to prosper.

Our website serves as the foundation of our interactive communications strategy, providing a wealth of information and resources for our business community, site selectors, industry leaders, and media, said Jennifer Berg, marketing and communications director of the Fort Myers Regional Partnership.

We embrace technology and acknowledge the importance of online presence and authentic social media as part of our overall marketing strategy, continued Jim Moore. It is the integration of high-tech and high-touch within our business community that brings companies to Lee County.

(PRWEB) May 24, 2011

The Chinese Drywall Complaint Center is the most quoted source in the United States on toxic Chinese drywall foreclosures in Florida. They are also the most quoted source related to toxic Chinese drywall remediation for Florida home foreclosures, and or banks selling toxic Chinese drywall foreclosures in Florida, with As Is, being the only disclosure. The group says, “One of our biggest problems with the toxic Chinese drywall disaster is educating potential home buyers about toxic Chinese drywall home foreclosures, especially in Florida. Our service is specifically designed to protect a home buyer from unknowingly purchasing a quote unquote-As Is-toxic Chinese drywall home or condominium bank owned foreclosure in Florida. This service is also designed to assist potential home buyers, and their real estate agent negotiate a much, much better purchase price from the bank, or loan servicing company foreclosure department, in the event toxic Chinese drywall is discovered, and the home buyer wants to remediate the home.” Anyone serious about purchasing a home foreclosure in Florida, especially if the home was built between 2004, and 2007 should use the Chinese Drywall Complaint Center’s inspection, and or their buyers service. For more information please contact the group anytime at 866-714-6466, or contact the group via its web site at http://ChineseDrywallComplaintCenter.Com

For those wondering if its possible to, fix and get financing for a Florida toxic Chinese drywall home foreclosure, the Chinese Drywall Complaint Center says, “Yes there is a special federal mortgage program called a 203-K, that will allow for the purchase of a toxic Chinese drywall foreclosure, and provide for money to remediate the property. The key element to this 203-K program is the home must be owner occupied, and the home value post remediation must be comparable to similar non toxic Chinese drywall homes in that specific real estate market.” If home buyers, or real estate agents want a further explanation of this program, they are welcome to contact the Chinese Drywall Complaint Center anytime at 866-714-6466, or they can contact they group by way of its web site at http://ChineseDrywallComplaintCenter.Com

The Chinese Drywall Complaint Center says,”On the topic of Chinese drywall remediation, or Chinese drywall remediation contractors anywhere in Florida, we have endorsed JJ Staten Homes as the go to Chinese drywall remediation contractor, because they do it right. We believe JJ Staten Homes remediation protocol is the most sensible, and thorough in Florida, for Chinese drywall homes. JJ Staten Homes Chinese drywall remediation protocol includes removing the old toxic Chinese drywall, removing all remaining dust, or drywall particles, replacing the electrical wiring, completely wiping down the home, and then chemically treating the interior of the home, and chamber testing the wood, and concrete block to make certain the hydrogen sulfide is gone. Anyone not doing this would be insane. This includes any homeowner involved in this Knauf Tianjin mess, or a homeowner simply wishing to get their Chinese drywall home repaired properly.” They say, “We appreciate everyone’s desire to go really cheap on a toxic Chinese drywall repair. However, if its not done right the first time, you will have to repeat the process over, and over again. We say do it right the first time.” For more information about JJ Staten Homes Chinese drywall remediation contractor services please call them at 800-481-1961, or contact them via their web site at http://www.jjstatenhomes.com/

(United States District Court-Eastern District of Louisiana MDL Case #2047)

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(PRWEB) November 15, 2011

Throughout 2011, the oldest of the “Baby Boomers” turned 65, reaching what has generally been considered retirement age. However, in today’s economy — where data shows that Boomers have seen no wage gains since 1989 — many workers are choosing to delay retirement, and retirees themselves are looking for new, inventive ways to re-enter the workforce. Younger Boomers facing job loss or layoffs are also desperately searching for fresh opportunities in the sluggish job market.

So how can older Boomers pursue their passions once retired? And how can younger Boomers find new employment opportunities… even if it means starting over?

“Boomerpreneur” Jean Newell (jeannewell.com) knows all about starting over. When her thirty-five year real estate career came to an end, she knew she was too young to retire, and she questioned if she was too old to try something brand new. Luckily, as a real estate agent, she realized of a common problem among today’s professionals — where to keep the increasing numbers of gadgets (Blackberry, cell phone, etc.) one needs for work. So she developed the PUP (personal utility pouch) and watched her product become wildly popular on QVC. She then went on to author “How to Turn Your Pink Slip into a Red Hot Business”

Ask Jean:

– If it was difficult to adjust after ending her real estate career

– How she came to develop the PUP line

– What advice she has for struggling Boomers

– How to market a new idea in today’s economy

Jean Newell has most recently appeared on The Today Show, CNBC’s “The Big Idea”, The Bonnie Hunt Show, The Montel Williams Show, QVC, NBC 10 Philadelphia, Fox 35 Orlando, “Better Living with Adrienne” on NBC 40 South Jersey, and on several other programs. To arrange an interview for your own audience, please contact Will Bower at will(at)allenmediastrategies(dot)com or 202-365-2536.

Contact: Will Bower

will(at)allenmediastrategies(dot)com / 202-365-2536

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Sheffield, United Kingdom (PRWEB) November 15, 2011

Genkiosk, the kiosk management software, has now been launched in the Cloud worldwide (available everywhere and not just via regional servers), and self-service is set to boom globally.

Self-service is growing, wherever the business case makes sense for unattended kiosks to help customers:

Bradenton, Florida (PRWEB) November 16, 2011

Neal Communities opened its newest neighborhood, Woodbrook on November 5 and welcomed hundreds of visitors and signed 12 contracts. The community, located off Lockwood Ridge and Honore Avenue, includes homes priced from the low $ 100,000s and ranging from 1079 to 2535 sf. Woodbrook is convenient to Bradenton, Sarasota, and Lakewood Ranch and will consist of 213 homes at completion. Amenities in the community include a pool, spa, cabana, grill, and playground.

The time to buy a home is now. Woodbrook has a great selection of homes that are customizable for any and every lifestyle, said Pat Neal, president of Neal Communities. Prices and interest rates are low at the moment and buyers have picked up on the value of purchasing now. Woodbrook is off to a fantastic start.

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Nags Head, NC (PRWEB) November 15, 2011

Every year Village Realty employees and agents engage in a spirited competition for charity at Christmastime. Each department holds a fundraiser of its choice to raise money for families who need extra help during the holidays. Departments enjoy competing to see who can raise the most money for the Christmas fund. Project chairperson Emily Lewis says “It’s always fun to see the original fundraising ideas and watching everyone come together to help out the Outer Banks community.”

In addition to holiday fundraisers, the dress code is relaxed allowing everyone to wear blue jeans in exchange for a $ 1 per day donation to the Christmas Fund. Village Realty matches the employees and agents dollar for dollar on all the money raised. Last year, over $ 7,800 was donated to the Angel Tree Project.

Due to Hurricane Irene, the need for assistance during the holidays is greater than ever on the Outer Banks.

This year auction and raffle items include a week off season at the beautiful Croatan Surf Club on the oceanfront in Kill Devil Hills; a tandem Ultra-Light trike trip; private wine tasting for fifteen people at OBX Trio; a Weatherby model shotgun; a week in an Ocracoke Island vacation rental, a flat screen TV, and a Lenovo ThinkPad Notebook.

For the first time auctions are open to anyone, not just employees of Village Realty and their families. To see a list of items and register to bid please go to CharityAuctionsToday.com.

Village Realty is a full service real estate company offering over 600 OBX vacation rental homes and professional services for buyers and sellers of property in this popular vacation area. Locally owned and managed this Outer Banks firm has been in business for over twenty years and focuses on exceptional customer service to clients and customers.

With check-in offices in Nags Head and Corolla, they represent premier properties ranging from oceanfront condos to large, oceanfront and soundfront estates. They were the first vacation rental company in this coastal community to provide bed linens and bath towels for guests and the first to “go green” by eliminating a large, paper brochure.

The “Inner Banks” real estate needs are serviced by an office location in Columbia, NC. and there is also a sister company; Ocracoke Island Realty which manages over 300 vacation rentals there.

In addition to their holiday fund raising efforts Village Realty maintains an active Facebook page with weekly giveaways and contests. Followers have opportunities to win gift certificates to an Outer Banks restaurant, stays in an Outer Banks vacation rental and even helicopter rides over the beach.

For more information please call the Nags Head office at 800.548.9688 or the Corolla office at 877.546.5362.

7.546.5362. Village Realty is open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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(PRWEB UK) 6 June 2011

AutoWill significantly modernizes how people can write their Last Will and Testament. It’s cheaper than a couple of glasses of wine and it can be completed incredibly quickly.

AutoWill was created for the convenience of those who don’t always get around to doing the laborious tasks in life that are sometimes put at the bottom of the priority list, if on the list at all. This innovative app enables people to write, store and edit their Last Will and Testament free after an initial purchase of the app from iTunes.

Considering only 7% of people die before the age of 50, it is understandable that so many neglect this important task. It can be forgotten for many reasons including oversight, inconvenience, not getting around to it, and cost. In the case where no Last Will is written, ones estate can be given to the wrong beneficiaries, and in many circumstances, the estate is taken by the government.

“If you leave a spouse and children without writing a Last Will and Testament, and have an estate of less than

Louisville, KY (PRWEB) October 19, 2011

To help the Indiana 4-H Foundation recruit new Crystal Clovers before December 31, Farm Credit Services of Mid-America, an agricultural lending cooperative, will match, dollar-for-dollar, individuals $ 500 gifts, up to $ 8,000. It’s part of the Crystal Clover Match Challenge.

With this challenge, Farm Credit is opening the door to individuals to increase not only their support for Indiana 4-H, but their recognition, too, said, Shelly Bingle-Coffman, executive director for the Indiana 4-H. For our 50th Anniversary, wed love to have 50 new Crystal Clovers and this $ 8,000 challenge will help us be well on our way to making that goal.

Crystal Clovers are individuals who give at least $ 1,000 in unrestricted funds to the Foundation within a calendar year. Many of the gifts the Foundation receives are restricted to a specific purpose like a scholarship or an Indiana 4-H program. These restricted gifts are valuable and essential in our mission to support Indiana 4-H. However, since so much of the support we receive is restricted, it limits the Foundations ability to provide funding for other, lesser known programs and Foundation operations. Unrestricted gifts enable the Foundation to have more flexibility and use donations where they are most needed.

Crystal Clover members are recognized as being giving leaders for Indiana 4-H. Membership in the Crystal Clover giving club offers several benefits, including member-only events, tickets to special events as theyre available, and a special-level of attention from the Foundation staff that allows Crystal Clovers to be more informed about what is happening with 4-H across Indiana.

Were happy and proud to support the efforts of the Indiana 4-H Foundation because we believe its work with and for Indiana 4-H is truly changing the lives of youth all across Indiana, said Hollie Dearwester, regional vice president for Farm Credit Services and a member of the Indiana 4-H Foundation Board of Directors.

To take part in this challenge, simply donate $ 500 of unrestricted funds to the Indiana 4-H Foundation. Your gift will be doubled by Farm Credit so it totals $ 1,000, enacting your membership in the Crystal Clover giving club. You can give over the phone at 765.494.8483, online at http://www.in4h.org or through the mail. If you have any questions regarding this or other giving opportunities, please contact Shelly Bingle-Coffman at 317.445.7977.

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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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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Chicago, IL (PRWEB) November 18, 2011

Susan Richman and OCD Chicago president Jeanne Ettelson will attend the publication launch party. Oxford Messed Up is the story of a couples journey from sickness to health and from fear to freedom. It will be available in hardcover, paperback, Kindle, iBooks and Nook editions.

Author Andrea Kayne Kaufman is a professor and attorney who earned a bachelors degree from Vassar College, a masters degree in Education from Harvard University and her Juris Doctor from the University of Pennsylvania Law School. Oxford Messed Up, her first novel, promises to transport readers on a meaningful and emotional journey, where the academic world of Oxford is a backdrop for true learning, self-discovery, and transcendent love. The novel is research-based, and has been vetted by OCD experts, including OCD Chicagos founder Susan Richman, who say it is one of the first novels to present the inner workings and treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder accurately. Most depictions in fiction, television, and movies focus on OCDs eccentric behavior and ignore the internal torture.

Praising Oxford Messed Up, Susan Richman stated, Finally, a story that shows how powerful Cognitive Behavior Therapy really is, and a protagonist who is so much more than her OCD This book accurately and finally portrays the recovery that is possible when OCD is treated correctly. Thank you, Andrea Kayne Kaufman, on behalf of all of us who struggle with anxiety, and on behalf of all of us searching for healing, growth and a beautiful love story!

Susan A. Richman, J.D., the founder, past president and honorary chair of OCD Chicago, developed OCD very suddenly and severely at the age of 28 and could neither work nor live on her own during the three years in which she received ineffective treatment. She recovered after three weeks of exposure and response prevention therapy. Ms. Richman founded OCD Chicago so that others could learn about and access effective treatment without wasting years of their lives. Ms. Richman was graduated first in her class from Northwestern University with a degree in economics and was elected to Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society. She received her law degree from the University of California Hastings College of the Law, where she was elected to the Order of the Coif. She has practiced real estate law in Chicago and currently works in farm and ranch management.

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is the fourth most common psychiatric diagnosis, after phobias, substance abuse and major depression. The World Health Organization, the World Bank and Harvard University ranked OCD among the 10 leading causes of disability worldwide. It equally affects adults and children of all races, religions and socioeconomic backgrounds.

OCD Chicago, the leading provider of consumer resources to help sufferers cope with and conquer OCD, supports the informational and emotional needs of people with OCD, their families, educators, clergy, and the mental health professionals who treat them.

For more information on OCD Chicago or Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, visit http://www.ocdchicago.org. On its web site, the organization offers detailed facts about OCD, resources, expert perspectives, personal stories from individuals with OCD, and free, downloadable OCD Guides in English and Spanish for all age groups. People can also call OCD Chicago at 773-880-1635 to speak with someone knowledgeable about Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.

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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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Louisville, KY (PRWEB) October 21, 2011

Agriculture financial services provider Farm Credit Services of Mid-America has announced three recent gifts of $ 20,000 each to assist 4-H camps in the Buckeye State in upgrading their facilities. All three camps are part of Ohio State University Extensions network of camps.

Ohios 4-H Camp Palmer has been providing campers with adventure, excitement, and learning since 1947. During that time, well over 200,000 youth and adults from northwest Ohio and northeast Indiana have learned positive values, skills, leadership, self-esteem, responsibility, and cooperation.

But time takes its toll on facilities, and when Camp Palmer needed to replace two outdated and deteriorating cabins with a new cabin that would provide not only better accommodations, but also more flexibility and handicapped accessibility, Farm Credit Services supported the camps plans with a check for $ 20,000.

Farm Credit Services has given us a tremendous boost with this project, said Camp Palmers executive director, Bill Goodson. Melanie Strait Bok from their Archbold office has always been very community minded, and was very helpful in working with us to get the grant. Our goal is to have the cabin paid off by the time the construction is completed, and were getting very close.

Target date for completion of the new cabin is December or January. When finished, it will be a year-round facility with a capacity of 20, and its layout and location will give the camp more programming options. It will also have a meeting room and handicapped accessible bathrooms and showers in the middle. The accessibility aspect is especially important to Goodson, who has previous experience working with kids with disabilities in a camping situation.

Were really trying to step up our efforts in that area, he said. We dont want our camp areas or our programs to be a barrier to anyone. For her part, Strait Bok, who is the Assistant Vice President for Farm Credits Northwest Ohio Region was glad to be of assistance.

Camp Palmer touches a lot of people in the area we serve, and has a huge influence on 4-H members and our communities, she said. Our Community Giving program is designed specifically for projects like this one, where were supporting rural communities in ways that enable them to do programs that further enhance life in rural America.

Also receiving $ 20,000 Farm Credit grants were Camp Graham, in southwest Ohio and Camp Piedmont in east central Ohio. Camp Graham will use its grant funds to make much-needed improvements in the camps restroom facilities and replace its antiquated wastewater treatment facility. Camp Piedmont will likewise use its grant to replace its wastewater treatment plant, which will bring the camp into compliance with current EPA standards.

These grants are part of Farm Credits Greater Support for Rural America program, which provides funds to support agriculture, giving priority to youth and young farmers. In addition to providing more than $ 1 million annually in ongoing support to FFA, 4-H, and other young farmer and youth groups, Farm Credits Great Support for Agriculture Stewardship fund has awarded 49 one-time grants totaling more than $ 1.1 million to programs like Ohios Extension 4-H Camps since its inception in 2007.

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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Tampa, FL (PRWEB) June 09, 2011

Chain Store Guide has published its 2011 2nd Annual Fastest Growing Restaurant Operators Report

The focus for 2011 is on slightly larger companies (at least 50 locations at the time of last update) and their growth over a three-year time span, reflecting the strength of their concepts during the heart of the recession. Which Wich and Five Guys made the list this year as well, but it also includes eight other vibrant operations.

The list includes only original concepts, and thus excludes franchisees.

The top 10 is dominated by companies that offer affordable luxuries. Premium burgers and gourmet yogurt restaurant operators account for half of the top 10. Sandwiches are represented as are Buffalo-style chicken wings. Nowhere on the list are companies primarily offering pizza, cheap hamburgers, fried chicken, tacos, or classic American food.

“In this economy, its vital to know whats working for businesses, and working well,” said Carmen Vasquez-Perez, Chain Store Guides Sales and Marketing Director.

Business owners want to look at current trends to keep their business plan healthy; and we have our finger on the pulse of the foodservice industry.

The release of the 2nd Annual Fastest Growing Restaurant Operators Report comes as a result of Chain Store Guide’s longevity and excellent relationship with the foodservice industry.

Chain Store Guide offers other product lines in the foodservice industry; online market segments include Foodservice Distributors, HVIR, Grocery and Convenience Stores, Single Unit Supermarkets, and Wholesale Grocers.

About Chain Store Guide

Chain Store Guide researches all major retailers, restaurants, distributors and wholesalers in the United States and Canada with contact information on over 700,000 establishments.

Chain Store Guide provides business intelligence in print directory, online web application and customized database formats. Chain Store Guide retail and restaurant databases are used by manufacturers, suppliers, service providers, brokers, real estate professionals, retailers, analysts, consultants and other professionals seeking to gain insight into retail and foodservice markets in the U.S. and Canada. Since 1934, Chain Store Guide has been the leading data source for in-depth information on retailers, restaurants, and foodservice operations.

For more information contact us at http://www.ChainStoreGuide.com.

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