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LeadMiner Software Supercharges Production for Mortgage Lenders and Reverse M...
(Real Estate News and Information) GoCampaigns a marketing and software company offering microtargeted and personalized direct mail solutions today announced the beginning of the WinWin promotion to celebrate the free availability of LeadMiner software version 34 specifically for mortgage and reverse mortgage firms Customers win with targeted direct marketing campaigns and win by receiving a full moneyback guarantee on lead charges if not satisfied with the results of the first campaign LeadMiner software offers mortgage and reverse mortgage companies the ability to microtarget eligible prospects by creating customized prequalified offers that lead to higher response rates Builtin calculators eliminate the need to calculate debt consolidation scenarios or reverse mortgage scenarios one by one allowing users to immediately calculate scenarios for thousands of prospects at once Users can maximize existing client database productivity by integrating databases and targeting existing clients based on their past purchasing historyIt is a challenging economic environment for the mortgage industry yet there are many opportunities that await savvy marketers says Hoshang Mostofi president of GoCampaigns More than ever it is crucial to be able to costeffectively reach prospects with pinpoint messaging and LeadMiner is the tool that can help mortgage and reverse mortgage firms do this in a few clicks of their mouse Its a winwin situation Prospects receive offers tailored specifically to their needs Users of LeadMiner save enormous time and energy by automating previously manual calculationsFor mortgage lenders letters can be generated offering prospects three loan options based on their FICO based or demographic profile Instead of a generic letter mortgage lenders send out highly personalized mailings to each and every prospect offering relevant information and choices For reverse mortgage firms LeadMiner gives users a fully automated process to target qualified seniors and offer them three reverse mortgage options based on their age the county they live in their current home value and their current mortgage debt Reverse mortgage lenders use three calculators the HECM or a variation Homekeeper and Private to create thousands of loan scenarios simultaneously LeadMiners powerful microtargeting features were previously only available to Fortune 500 firms but we are making it available for free to mortgage and reverse mortgage companies continues Mostofi And to make it even easier weve started up the WinWin promotion so our customers can hit the ground running quickly They can immediately automate their direct marketing and start realizing improved return on investmentsAlong with the free LeadMiner software program GoCampaigns also offers optional services which include existing client database integration demographicallybased or FICObased targeted leads print and mail fulfillment and campaign creation assistance There are no monthly dues contracts commitments or minimum purchase requirementsThe WinWin promotion offering all new customers satisfaction guaranteed on their first campaign creation ends August 31stTo learn more about LeadMiner for mortgage firms please visit wwwgocampaignscommortgage To learn more about LeadMiner for reverse mortgage firms please visit wwwgocampaignscomreverse About GoCampaignsGoCampaigns is a marketing and software company that offers an automated microtargeted personalized direct mail solution LeadMiner software has been developed to meet the direct mail marketing needs of real estate agents mortgage and reverse mortgage brokers home builders lenders and auto dealers GoCampaigns customers select a campaign define a target market and data set then submit the information to create and deliver hundreds of personally written informationrich mailing solicitations The integration of consumerproperty data and direct marketing tools is a seamless and transparent process Visit wwwgocampaignscom to learn moreMedia Contact 949 5006422 wwwfirecrackerprcom...
The Coves At Round Mountain Releases Riverfront Homesites In Riverside At Rou...
(Real Estate News and Information) Representatives from The Archer Group announced today that they have released homesites for purchase in their new Riverside at Round Mountain neighborhood at The Coves at Round Mountain Located throughout the Riverside neighborhood are 70 distinct homesites on the Johns River These riverfront homesites span from one to five acres in size and will lend home owners access to boating fishing and other water activities at The Coves at Round Mountain Prices for Riverside at Round Mountain homesites at The Coves at Round Mountain range from 70000 to more than 250000After purchasing their ideal homesite The Coves at Round Mountain residents can select the builder of their dream home from a preferred local custom builder through The Coves Custom Builder Program There are no timetable restrictions on individual home construction at The Coves at Round Mountain These homesites are a unique part of The Coves at Round Mountain and represent some of the best riverfront property available in western North Carolina said Bruce Dickinson general manager of The Coves at Round Mountain We are excited to release this part of our community as there are spectacular views of Table Rock and Grandfather Mountain In addition there are great amenities weve built around the river and equestrian center which include a campground for residents and several miles of riverfront trails Riverfront homesites like these and the river amenities weve added cannot be found anywhere else and we expect them to sell quicklyAbout The Coves at Round MountainConsisting of approximately 3600 acres and located 30 minutes from Blowing Rock NC The Coves at Round Mountain boasts a complex combination of natural and manmade amenities Over five miles of river frontage and long range 50mile mountain views are combined in the development plan with Round Mountain Golf Club a Hale Irwin signature 18hole course two equestrian centers miles of hiking and walking trails and plans for a 160acre manmade lake The project will be home to just 1750 residences with prices ranging from the 70000s to more than 400000 For more information call 18887268362 or visit wwwthecovesnccomAbout The Archer Group LLCOriginally formed in 2003 The Archer Group board is managed by Greg Boree Timothy Ritch and Nick Kavalieros The Archer Group currently owns and maintains approximately 15000 acres of land selecting only the best for community development These properties are exclusively located throughout the southeastern United States and are highly focused in or around natural amenity locations such as coastal Florida and Georgia as well as the North Carolina Mountains For more information call 18664294324 or visit wwwthearchergrpcom...
Calabria Property Italys Best Kept Secret is Now Launching New Investment Pr...
(Real Estate News and Information) Calabria is an area steeped in history flagged by aging ruins of ancient Roman Greek Norman and Byzantine times and punctuated by dazzling scenery in all directions You would be forgiven for expecting Calabria Italy to have been a popular tourist destination for many years However the temptation of rugged coasts and snowcapped mountains has only recently been opened up to tourists from outside Italy when the areas Lamezia airport grew to international stature in 2006 accepting flights from London Stanstead London Heathrow and London Gatwick As a new emerging market to tourists and investors alike what has Calabria got that sets it apart from other Italian destinations With white sanded beaches and miles of dramatic coastline Calabria can stand its own amongst popular beachside destinations but it is this subtle beauty combined with the history of the place that makes the area a firm favourite with holidaying Italians The local national Museum of Greater Greece holds a collection of Greek and Roman statues including the famous Riace bronzes which brings history to life and highlights an interesting past of Calabrian life This past also lives on in certain Greekspeaking villages of the region Calabria is home to great wildlife and the vast national parks of Aspromonte and Sila are also home to certain rare species too such as Bonellis eagle Not only this but with a dramatic climate to match of hot sunfilled summer days and the snowy mountains of the winter time the area offers an allround experience for the discerning traveler International property developers are now capatalising on the regions natural resources and launching new overseas investment property httpwwwexperienceinternationalcom opportunitiesSince the local airport became directly accessible from Britain Calabria is growing in popularity and other nations are beginning to realise the outstanding beauty and mystique of the region This is why Steve Worboys MD of Experience International predicts that Calabria is an exciting emerging market and why house prices and property profits are set to increase dramatically in the next few years Experience International are offering the chance to purchase a range of property in Calabria httpwwwexperienceinternationalcomcountryitaly of exciting resorts including the 5 Pizzo Beach Club takes advantage of the gorgeous beaches and its close proximity to the Lamezia airport just a 15 minute drive away to prove a firm investment opportunity With fantastic facilities ranging from a football field and tennis courts to swimming pools and botanic gardens as well as restaurants and bars the Pizzo Beach Club has something for all The resort comprises of studios apartments penthouses and villas and prices start at just 57000 75000 Alternatively if it is breathtaking views that youre after the Bayview resort in Soverato situated in an elevated position set above the town is the answer With unparalleled views of long golden sands and the dark blue Ionian sea the resort is situated just 40 minutes from the local international airport Offering facilities including indoor and outdoor swimming pools tennis courts a gym spa and restaurants 3bedroom villas some with very large garden areas start at just 172000 227900For more information on any of the above properties please contact Experience International on 0800 612 0901 or visit their website wwwexperienceinternationalcom...
First Advantage SafeRent Releases Q1 2008 Multifamily Applicant Risk Index
(Real Estate News and Information) First Advantage SafeRent Inc a wholly owned subsidiary of First Advantage Corporation NASDAQ FADV and the nations leading and most innovative provider of screening and risk management services for the multifamily industry today announced the release of first quarter 2008 multifamily applicant risk statistics The Multifamily Applicant Risk Index MAR Index is based on traffic quality scores from First Advantage SafeRents statistical screening model and is updated quarterly to provide property owners and managers with a benchmark with which to compare their portfolios performance With this unique applicant risk index property managers and owners are able to compare their applicant quality trends with that of the average MAR Index trends This comparison indicates whether their portfolio is performing above below or at market levels with respect to attracting and securing high quality paying residentsThe first quarter national MAR Index including studios one two three and fourbedroom units BR was 100 This is a 1 percent increase from the fourth quarter 2007 which confirms a trend of seeing higher MAR Index values in the first quarter over the fourth quarter of the prior year Compared to the first quarter 2007 the MAR Index is the same value of 100 When comparing applicants for one versus twobedroom units the MAR Index is slightly higher for onebedroom units at 101 compared to 100 for twobedroom units in the first quarter see Graph 1 httpwwwfadvsaferentcomnewsimagesgraphusmariQ108gifRegionally the Northeast has the highest MAR Index with a value of 110 while the Midwest and South have the lowest MAR Index with a value of 97 this quarter see Table 1 httpwwwfadvsaferentcomnewsimagestable1Q108gif From a Metropolitan Statistical Area MSA perspective the three MSAs with the leading decreases in the MAR Index were DallasFort Worth TX DenverBoulderGreeley CO and Memphis TNARMS with decreases of 4 points The three MSAs with the leading increases in the MAR Index were AustinSan Marcos TX New YorkNorthern New JerseyLong Island NYNJCTPA and Nashville TN with increases of 5 5 and 4 points respectively see Table 2 httpwwwfadvsaferentcomnewsimagestable2Q108gifUnderstanding the Multifamily Applicant Risk Index MAR IndexThe MAR Index is published quarterly by First Advantage SafeRent It provides trends of national and regional traffic quality scores whereby a lower index value indicates an applicant pool with a higher risk of not fulfilling lease obligations A MAR Index value of 100 indicates that market conditions are equal to the national mean for the indexs base period of 2004 A MAR Index value greater than 100 indicates market conditions with reduced average risk of default relative to the indexs base period mean A value less than 100 indicates market conditions with increased average risk of default relative to the indexs base period mean The MAR Index is derived from First Advantage SafeRents Statistical Screening Model the multifamily industrys only screening model that is both empirically derived and statistically validated First Advantage SafeRents Statistical Screening Model was developed from historical resident lease performance data to specifically evaluate the potential risk of a residents future lease performance The model generates scores for each applicant indicating the relative risk of the applicant not fulfilling lease obligations A lower score indicates a more risky applicantTo receive the MAR Index data for your Metropolitan Statistical Area or for questions contact First Advantage SafeRent at marketing FADVSafeRentcom Data is also available at the property and submarket level from our Property Performance Analytics tool For more information visit httpwwwFADVSafeRentcomPPA About First Advantage SafeRentFirst Advantage SafeRent a whollyowned subsidiary of First Advantage Corporation is the nations leading and most innovative provider of screening and risk management services to the multifamily housing industry Through its offices in Rockville Md and more than 40 support offices nationwide First Advantage SafeRent offers a single source for resident screening services property performance evaluation tools renters insurance and employment screening More than 39000 properties rely on First Advantage SafeRent every day to help them attain the highest quality residents and maximize profitability First Advantage SafeRent leads the industry in innovations and enhancements designed to make the decision process faster easier and more accurate For more information visit wwwFADVSafeRentcomFirst Advantage Corporation NASDAQ FADV provides innovative products and services that mitigate risk by helping businesses nonprofit organizations and government agencies make more informed decisions Headquartered in Poway Calif the company has more than 4800 employees in 11 countries that support over 90000 clients globally More information about First Advantage is available at wwwFADVcomContactsSarah MallonMarketing Manager First Advantage SafeRent7209475589marketing FADVSafeRentcomHenri Van ParysCorporate Communications ManagerFirst Advantage Corporation7272141072henrivanparys FADVcom...
Free Ebook Marketing Plan Guide for Real Estate Agents Shows How to Develop a...
(Real Estate News and Information) Krista Baker author and founder of RealtyBizCoachcom today announced the publication of a new complimentary 43page ebook titled Marketing Plan Guide for Real Estate AgentsBaker provides practical marketing tools and strategies for real estate agents who want to generate highquality leads without spending a fortune Im asked all the time Where should I start Baker says Marketing can be overwhelming for many agents I wanted to create a free ebook that would help them see the big picture In the ebook I show readers exactly which factors matter in marketing and how agents can determine which marketing tactics will be effective in winning new clientsIn Marketing Plan Guide for Real Estate Agents Baker highlights the six steps to creating an actionable marketing plan in just a few hoursStep 1 Set GoalsStep 2 Identify Your Target AudienceStep 3 Create a Marketing MessageStep 4 Create EducationBased MarketingStep 5 Develop a Referral SystemStep 6 Create Your Monthly Marketing PlanThe Marketing Plan Guide is hands on with 10 pages of exercises and worksheets including a twopage fillintheblank worksheet that agents can use to create their monthly marketing plan and keep track of their resultsTo download a free copy of Marketing Plan Guide for Real Estate Agents please visit httpwwwrealtybizcoachcomfreemarketingguideKrista Baker is founder of Morningstar Multimedia LLC wwwmorningstarmultimediacom a Philadelphiabased marketing company that offers strategic marketing plans Web design and Internet marketing services to professional services firms Since 2001 the firm has helped hundreds of small businesses establish a Web presence and generate qualified leads RealtyBizCoachcom wwwrealtybizcoachcom is a free onestop portal where real estate agents can educate themselves about how to market their services effectively increase sales conversions and grow their businesses The site offers articles on real estate marketing and a weekly newsletter Its RSS feed is available at httpfeedsfeedburnercomRealtyBizCoach...
Auction Falmouth Cape Cod MA 2Bedroom Condominium Selling Absolute Above 130000
(Real Estate News and Information) JJManning Auctioneers is pleased to offer this 1146 sf 2bedroom 2bath garden condominium providing one floor living surrounded by nature in the 25acre haven of Wood Rise Condominiums 41 units arranged in 5 clusters allows for exceptional privacy Convenient location off Route 28 is within easy walking distance of Falmouth Hospital and town with direct access to the bike trail Convenient to island ferries conservation areas and Wood Neck BeachSelling Absolute Above 130000Amenities Swimming pool tennis court bike pathTax Assessment 266300Re Taxes 2008 150460Monthly Condo Fee 276 covers onsite management maintenance of grounds exterior fireplace septic snow trash removal etcProperty ID 35 01 010 038UGross Living Area 1146 sf Description 1st floor condo in a 2up 2down fourplex built in 1973 on a poured concrete slab with wood siding casement windows patio sliders and architectural asphalt shinglesLayout Entry Living RoomDining area with woodburning fireplace and builtins eatin Kitchen c 17 x 13 Master Bedroom with walkin closet and full Bath with shower c 14 x 10 2nd Bedroom with 3 large closets large hallway washerdryer closet full Bath with tubshower and deeded carport storage areaAppliances Washer dryer electric range refrigerator dishwasher garbage disposalHeat Electric convection baseboardAir Conditioning Approved window unitUtilities Underground electric cable telephone electric hot water private sewer town water Exterior Features Covered patio looking over garden area surrounded by woods Common areas professionally landscaped with mature plantingsGarage 1 space in detached carport with ample parking in adjacent lotAuction Friday June 6 2008 at 200 pm Bid Live OnsiiteOpen House Friday May 30 2008 from 2pm 4pmTerms of Sale 10 deposit of which Ten Thousand Dollars 1000000 must be presented in cash certified or bank check Remainder of the 10 deposit in wire transfer cash certified or bank check by 5pm ET on Tues 61008 Balance in 45 days 10 Buyers Premium Other terms if any announced at the saleBuyers Broker Terms 2 Broker Commission Offered Visit wwwJJManningcom for full terms and forms 48 hour broker preregistration required...
New Technology Boosts Home Sales for DROdio Real Estate
(Real Estate News and Information) Daniel Rub OdioPz internet technology expert and owner of DR Odio Real Estate in Alexandria Virginia has invented a system to instantly alert buyers in Virginia Maryland and Washington DC when their dream home becomes availableMr Odios technology represents a breakthrough in the real estate industry and was recently featured in The Washington Diplomat magazineNo waiting says Mr Odio Our new Set It Forget httpdrodiocomfaqarchivessetitforgetiteasypropertyalerts It service allows wouldbe homeowners to enter any homerequirement criteria they wish with The Best Home Search Ever tool and be alerted electronically when a matching home becomes available This userfriendly homelocator tool even features an instructional videoUnlike older systems that relied on the intuition of the broker The Best Home Search Ever httpwwwtbhsecom is completely guided by the buyer It not only allows buyers instant access to new targeted listings but also features free globalpositioning satellite searches and GPS loaner devices so buyers can drive themselves directly to the properties without involving the broker if they wish After five years in the real estate business Mr Odio realized the market was ripe for clientempowerment Even newcomers to the real estate market feel confident using this new technology This tool allows them to view properties without contacting a broker If they like what they see they call us Despite a downturn in nationwide home sales business is up for us thanks to The Best Home Search EverFor more information about Daniel Odios Set It Forget It service call anytime tollfree at 1 800 7052782 or visit him at drodiocom httpdrodiocom...
First 2B Alive Summit Attracts 200 Attendees from North America Experts Focus...
(Real Estate News and Information) Inspired by the wave of 76 million Baby Boomers who will be retiring over the next few years the 2B Alive Assisted Living Summit in La Jolla Calif in early May attracted more than 200 industry leaders to discuss opportunities for American retirees in Mexico Sponsored by the Mexican Association of Retirement Communities AMAR the Assisted Living Summit focused on building a greater quality of life in Mexico for the worlds retireesAccording to officials from AMAR approximately 1 million Americans currently reside in Mexico A recent research study conducted by the University of Texas indicates that the average age of Americans living in Mexico is nearly 68 years old with 94 percent of them Caucasian and 71 percent of them still vote in US elections The study showed that retirees in Mexico contemplated the move for five years and end up living in Mexico for eight to 10 years Reasons cited were the low cost of living and the climateHeld at the Estancia Hotel in La Jolla the inaugural 2B Alive Summit included speakers from Canada the United States and Mexico Mitch Creekmore a Texan by birth who now works in Mexico for Stewart Title and author of How to Cash in on Real Estate in Mexico said new tax incentives have been created in Mexico to attract real estate developers from the US to Mexico to be operators of resorts and retirement facilities He also said that stringent foreign investment laws in Mexico protect foreign money that is invested in the countryAccording to Chuck Kinder of Golf Publishing International magazine another speaker at the conference Mexico is the No 1 golf destination for Americans and Canadians He added that 300 billion in real estate is currently in development in Mexico and one third of it is in golf course communitiesMany of the speakers at the conference agreed that infrastructure is the top necessity in Mexico in order to take care of the retirees already in Mexico and those to come This infrastructure includes airport expansions more highways and more hospitals and medical facilities on par with those in the United StatesOur goal is to promote Mexico as a place to retire and to attract interest in a senior housing and care industry thats just beginning to develop said Javier GodinezVillegas president and CEO of the Mexican Association of Retirement Communities The 2BAlive conference brought together entrepreneurs investors developers landowners and operators to network share information form new business relationships and to discuss how investments in this industry can be brought to Mexico It was a huge successIm delighted to see this industry mature said Paul OSullivan who developed a binational public health policy project implemented in five Mexican and four US states and was another speaker at the summit With demand for topquality assisted living communities clearly outstripping supply in the United States there are dynamic opportunities in international real estate development and resort health care services throughout Mexico that Americans are going to want to hear aboutThe Mexican Association of Retirement Communities is a nonprofit organization committed to creating a future for senior living in Mexico that gives new meaning to retirement AMAR continuously raises the bar for operational excellence paving the way for active adults to enjoy life after retirement through independent and assisted living opportunities that offer a sense of freedom trust well being and security The organization serves as a link for active seniors and their advocates to inform them and advice them on high quality lifestyles access to services and to help anybody in need of assistance with their longterm care in Mexico For more information visit httpwwwamarorgmx...
WorksForWeb Introduces MultiLanguage Versions of iAuto and iRealty
(Real Estate News and Information) WorksForWeb WFW a software development team that authored several popular classifieds products has recently announced the release of new versions of iAuto and iRealty with multilanguage support Website localization single language interface and internationalization multilanguage interface have been the challenges few classified scripts were able to address until recently The main issue was to provide a seamless integration of translation mechanisms into the website environment The market demanded an easytouse tool to generate classified websites in more than one language and WFW responded to that challenge by releasing v43 of their popular platform that iAuto an auto classifieds script and iRealty a real estate listing script are both based onFrom the onset the development team had faced a tremendous task of integrating a multilanguage user interface into the platform while keeping the system extremely flexible customizable and not too different from its current version to facilitate upgrades The team managed to accomplish that having studied various localizationinternationalization approaches and adapting the best software development practicesOne of the key achievements was to develop multilanguage support for iAuto and iRealty based on the language files in XML format that would store languagespecific translation To avoid any issues with multiple meanings of certain words in various contexts WFW managed to introduce a mechanism of contextbased domains that cater for grammar and vocabulary specifics of various foreign languagesThe system offers assisted translation into another language by highlighting phrases that need to be translated creation of new languages in the admin and a seamless switch to another language on the user side A simple xml lang file exportimport mechanism is also availableThe immediate plans for further system improvement and perfection are to gather user feedback and introduce a comprehensive lang file importexport routine to replace the simple one already developedWe are finally able to answer the pleas of our international customers who liked our products but were unable to use them because iAuto or iRealty would not work with several languages We are hoping to attract new customers from Europe Asia and South and Latin Americas by giving them easy tools for generating websites in their languages We are growing our partner network in the target regions says Rodion Telpizov Director iAuto and iRealty are now ready for an expansion on the markets worldwideWorksForWeb is a dynamic team actively engaged in pursuing technological innovations and improvements providing comprehensive classifieds solutions for clients worldwide Plans for the immediate future include the extension of multilanguage support to iLister general classifieds software Another goal is to create a unique platform that would offer a simple template modification interface of iLister for the market specifics of iAuto and iRealty International classifieds markets provide ample expansion opportunities and the company considers offering customized solutions for clients in Latin America Europe Middle East and Oceania actively seeking partners in the Web development communities of those regions...
Survey Shows Most are Happy Homeowners
(Real Estate News and Information) Despite the worst slumping real estate market that the US has experienced in at least seventy years the large majority of people are happy with their homes according to the latest survey from Housing PredictorMore than two out of three respondents to the online poll said they were happy with their homes indicating the majority of Americans are comfortable with their living standards Housing Predictor regularly surveys visitors to its web site on major real estate related issues and offers more than 250 local housing market forecasts in all 50 statesThe survey comes at a time when Americans are particularly concerned about their futures as the nations economy lingers in economic chaos triggered by the credit crunch Consumer confidence and employment levels are falling as gasoline prices edge upward Congressional lawmakers are mired in a draft of White House veto announcements and have failed to agree to a plan to aid the national economy in the real estate crisis Housing Predictor which has maintained a record of being right in more than eight out of ten of its forecasts has projected that more than 56 million foreclosures will occur through 2011 if major legislation is not passed to aid homeownersThe crisis is a drain on the nations economy amid tumbling stock prices and a weakening overall financial structure which has made it more difficult for homeowners to refinance their homes and for new buyers to obtain mortgages to purchase property The survey indicates however that the majority of those surveyed are happy with their living environments Only an estimated seven percent of all homeowners are having trouble paying their mortgages or have been affected by the foreclosure epidemic As more than one million more homes adjustable rate mortgages readjust this summer however foreclosures are expected to continue to increaseTo get details on the new survey search real estate listings and check on local housing market forecasts visit httpwwwhousingpredictorcom...
Propertyshowroomscom Reveals the Top Ten Countries for Property Investment
(Real Estate News and Information) For the first time ever Propertyshowroomscom can reveal the most outstanding property hotspots across the world in terms of investment returns on real estate By amalgamating the key results of several surveys in the public domain published by companies like Price Waterhouse Coopers Knight Frank and Forbes the company has produced an authoritative Top Ten places to investIts very much a buyers market out there with emerging markets taking the industry by storm says Danny Bance Managing Partner of Propertyshowroomscom httpwwwpropertyshowroomscom who also added their own Top Ten into the mixHe continues Whats for sure is that its a very exciting time for property investors and individual homebuyers alike Places like Morocco httpwwwpropertyshowroomscommorocco and Brazil have certainly surprised the market with the quality of their product and rapidly improving infrastructure Both factors are great for short and longterm investment Counting down the list Romania weighs in at number ten followed by Estonia Panama Egypt and Malaysia Morocco has a strong placing at number five with its current high GDP growth and low cost of living compared to European countriesNumber four is Turkey with ongoing EU membership talks continuing to boost the property market Its true to say that a recent legal debate in Turkey has made the purchase of property by foreigners something of a grey area as the ruling elite decide on the size of land that foreigners are allowed to purchase This is expected to be resolved soonA surprise entry at number three is Canada httpwwwpropertyshowroomscomcanada which is attracting investors due to political and economic stability The USA is at number two with Florida still a firm favourite with foreigners particularly given the current weakness of the American dollar And the number oneinvestment hot spot The answer is Brazil httpwwwpropertyshowroomscombrazilBrazil is a country which has seriously found its feet in the property market and is beginning to outshine many other more established sectors says Danny Bance Obviously there are several factors involved in placing Brazil at number one including good transport links and the availability of 100 freehold properties He continues Brazil is tipped to be among the worlds top five largest economies by 2050 according to global investment banking firm www2goldmansachscom Goldman Sachs Plus the recent discovery of offshore oil reserves and the cultural boost of being awarded the 2014 football World Cup has seriously put Brazil on the map In addition it has the highest GDP in South America It really is our number one investment hotspotAnd clients are taking advantage of those factors by signing up to a free service called the International Property Investment Network httpwwwpropertyshowroomscomIPIN IPIN which is affiliated to Propertyshowroomscom IPIN members receive accurate and up to the minute information on the latest select developments in Brazil and elsewhere keeping them well and truly ahead of the game This enables investors to achieve the maximum returns available at the lowest prices while knowing that the product theyre investing in is of the highest quality and legally watertight As Danny Bance comments Receiving reliable information before everyone else is the key to successful property investment Some IPIN investors have already realized growth of 50 in just over a year About PropertyshowroomscomPropertyshowroomscom is the leading web resource for worldwide real estate for homebuyers and property investors alike The company works in partnership with the International Property Investment Network IPIN IPIN is a free service which provides its members with a choice of only the most outstanding international property developments httpwwwpropertyshowroomscomIPIN All IPIN properties have undergone a rigorous and painstaking selection programme which ensures the best investor potential and that all legal safeguards are in place For more information please visit Propertyshowroomscom httpwwwpropertyshowroomscom...
Billscom Offers Guide to Special Condo CoOp Owners Insurance Needs
(Real Estate News and Information) While every renter and homeowner needs property insurance those who own a condominium or cooperative property must purchase an insurance policy specific to this type of property to be sure their buildings and their possessions are covered and Billscom president Ethan Ewing cautioned that condo or coop owners should know seven specific things before choosing insuranceEach condominium and coop property has a master policy purchased by the owners association or coop board This policy covers the building structure and common areas such as lobby elevators boiler basement and roof Every individual unit owner must purchase an additional separate insurance policy to cover personal property and provide liability protection To find out exactly what is and is not covered carefully review your association bylaws or your coops proprietary lease suggested Ewing Then to obtain the right insurance for your condo or coop unit follow the guidelines belowEwings checklist includes 1nbspnbspnbspnbspUnderstand the details Some building insurance policies cover standard fixtures inside each unit such as cabinets and original carpet Others exclude improvements and additions to a condocoop unit new carpet new cabinets or a remodeled kitchen or bathroom which must be covered by the unit owners policy With other policies unit owners are responsible for covering anything within the units walls Know what you need to cover so you can work with your insurer to build the right policy 2nbspnbspnbspnbspAssess your coverage Look into coverage for unit assessment fees With this special policy addition if the building suffers a covered loss and all unit owners are assessed a portion of the cost the insurance will cover the fee3nbspnbspnbspnbspWatch for water problems Many property owners know policies will not cover flood damage without special flood insurance A more likely cause of water damage for condocoop owners however is water backup Ask about a policy that covers damage from sewer or drain malfunction or backup4nbspnbspnbspnbspMind your business Those who work from home should be aware that most condocoop insurance policies do not cover business activities Owners generally need a separate policy to protect them from losses related to any business they operate from their home unit 5nbspnbspnbspnbspCash vs replacement value Choose a policy that will pay replacement value for damaged or stolen goods that is enough money to be able to replace belongings with new ones Some policies cover cash value or fair market value instead which refers to the money the owner would receive from selling their used belongings on the open market Also before selecting a policy calculate the true value of possessions by doing a home inventory forms and suggestions are widely available on the Web 6nbspnbspnbspnbspGo on the record Photograph inside drawers and cabinets and take snapshots of electronics and furnishings Also take photos and keep receipts for any improvements to the unit such as installing new fixtures or remodeling Save the documentation in an electronic file that is backed up electronically or put it on a CD in a safe deposit box The records will speed payment of claims7nbspnbspnbspnbspAsk for a discount Most insurance companies give discounts for multiple policies so check with the agent who issued your auto insurance On the other hand the best rate might come from the same company that issues the building or association policy Check both before selecting a policyOwning a condominium or coop can be an excellent investment in your future Ewing said Protect that investment with the right insurance and you can stay on the road to successful unit ownership Based in San Mateo Calif Billscom wwwbillscom is a free onestop portal where consumers can educate themselves about complex personal finance issues and comparison shop for products and services including credit cards debt relief assistance insurance mortgages and other loans As the online portal to Freedom Financial Network LLC the company has served more than 40000 customers nationwide since 2002 while managing more than 1 billion in consumer debt Its RSS feed is available at httpwwwbillscomnewsreleasesIn 2008 Entrepreneur Magazine ranked Billscom as the No 3 fastestgrowing US company on its Hot 100 list Company cofounders and coCEOs Andrew Housser and Brad Stroh have been Northern California finalists in Ernst Youngs Entrepreneur of the Year Awards and were named to the San Jose Business Journals 40 Under 40 list in 2008...
Brickstream Announces OEM Partnership with TecBrain TI SL
(Real Estate News and Information) Brickstream httpwwwbrickstreamcom Corporation a leader in Intelligent Video Analytic Appliances announces a strategic OEM Reseller Partnership with TecBrain TI SL httpwwwtecbraincom TecBrain provides efficient and innovative products within two major business segments Mobile Communications and Intelligent SurveillanceBrickstreams unique market leading stereovision ClarityTM appliance is IPaddressable and utilises power over Ethernet for quick and efficient deployment and ongoing management Clarity is the first true at the edge video analytic appliance cost effectively delivering consistent reliable and accurate people counting queuing and tracking data Clarity three dimensional accuracy levels are far superior then legacy and traditional two dimensional images as those typically delivered by monocular cameras or thermal devicesIn addition to providing stand alone business Key Performance Indicators KPIs TecBrain will utilise this high quality and granular data within their leading software tbGold to deliver unrivalled intelligence to their retail and realestate Clients in Spain Portugal South America and the Far EastClarity offers partners a proven extendible and flexible video analytics platform with which to address counting queuing service tracking and realtime alerting needs said Steve Jeffrey Chief Executive of Brickstream We are very excited about the new market opportunity that the partnership with TecBrain providesWorking in close partnership with Brickstream we will drive real business results We plan to leverage the latest research on market efficiencies to provide customers with market leading products and services that exceed their expectations Brickstream and TecBrain products are both field proven market leading solutions for the intelligent surveillance market said Juan Carlos Rodriguez Chief Executive of TecBrainAbout BrickstreamBrickstream is based in Atlanta GA USA and its European Office in Newbury Berkshire UK In 2002 after several years of product development and testing Brickstream launched its BehaviorIQ software to provide comprehensive and automated customer behavior measurement solutions which were deployed on thousands of cameras in Retail and Banking In 2006 Brickstream introduced Clarity the first stereovision video analytics platform at the Edge BehaviorIQ software is embedded in Clarity and optimized for counting queuing tracking and alerting in retail banking and security applications httpwwwyoutubecomwatchvoHekn9UFkc The result in an unprecedented low total cost of ownership and deployment with category leading accuracy and results About TecBrainTecBrain is based in Barcelona Spain with business in Europe Middle East and South America Founded in 1995 TecBrain is a leading provider of costeffective highperformance realestate and retail software solutions designed around the needs of clients TecBrain provides solutions to increase client profitability while reducing costs and improving market focus...
Phase One Infrastructure Groundbreaking at Union Park Marks Dawn of New Downt...
(Real Estate News and Information) Led by Las Vegas Mayor Oscar B Goodman an April 24 ceremonial groundbreaking in downtown Las Vegas marked the commencement of phase one infrastructure construction at Union Park wwwunionparkvegascom an 11millionsquarefoot 6 billion mixeduse urban development in the heart of downtown Las Vegas According to Rita Brandin senior vice president and development director for Newland Communities the groundbreaking ceremony is the culmination of years of work Newland Communities wwwnewlandcommunitiescom was retained by the city of Las Vegas in December 2005 to serve as development manager for Union Park and oversee daytoday development on behalf of the city The groundbreaking ceremony underwritten in part by project partners marked the installation of 78 million in infrastructure improvements Infrastructure development is taking place on the southern portion of Union Park and completion is scheduled by yearend Union Park is an impressive collection of thirdparty projects that collectively will reshape and reinvigorate the historic heart of our city said Brandin These project partners are among the countrys leading developers with names that resonate and projects that will forever change the Las Vegas skylineUnion Park project partners to date includenbspnbspnbspnbspLou Ruvo Brain Institute wwwkeepmemoryaliveorg 60000 SF Frank Gehrydesigned building worldclass research and treatment center for neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimers Parkinsons and Lou Gehrigs diseasenbspnbspnbspnbspThe Smith Center for the Performing Arts wwwlvpacfoundationorg 379000 SF 400 million David Schwarzdesigned performing arts center to house Nevada Ballet Theatre Las Vegas Philharmonic Broadway touring groups nbspnbspnbspnbspWorld Jewelry Center wwwworldjewelrycentercom 2 million SF 50 story tower for the international and domestic gem and jewelry trade developed by Probity International of Beverly Hills CAnbspnbspnbspnbspThe Charlie Palmer wwwcharliepalmercom 400room boutique hotel developed by celebrity chef Charlie Palmer with CityCore DevelopmentnbspnbspnbspnbspCasinohotel 1000room 60000 SF hotel with gaming developed by Forest City plus 300000 SF of planned retailnbspnbspnbspnbspResidential development by Newland Communities wwwnewlandcommunitiescom 3200 urbanstyle housing units consisting of brownstones condominiums and lofts Beyond the immediate infrastructure groundbreaking planned 2008 milestones include the yearend completion of the first medical building for Lou Ruvo Brain Institute as well as a groundbreaking for The Smith Center for the Performing Arts The World Jewelry Center plans to finalize preconstruction activities this year in preparation for an early 2009 groundbreaking Union Park is quickly moving from paper to reality Mayor Goodman said Its a place that is being created for those who live and work in southern Nevada he said Yet its so exciting it will attract many of the citys 40 millionplus visitors Click here for a New York Times article on Union Park httpwwwnytimescom20080423us23vegashtmlAbout Union ParkUnion Park is a 61acre mixeduse masterplanned urban center located in the heart of downtown Las Vegas on land owned by the City of Las Vegas Newland Communities a privately owned national real estate developer with offices in more than 20 US cities and more than 40 developments underway in 14 states is acting as development manager Considered the single most important element of the revitalization of downtown Las Vegas Union Park is anchored by two key public initiatives the Lou Ruvo Brain Institute designed by famed architect Frank Gehry and The Smith Center for the Performing Arts designed by architect David Schwarz Other major projects include The Charlie Palmer a 400room boutique hotel World Jewelry Center a 1millionsquarefoot trade tower for the international and domestic gem and jewelry industry more than 3200 residential units by Newland Communities and a casinohotel and retail space by Forest City Planned to encompass more than 11 million square feet of office medical residential retail and hotelhospitality space Union Park has a value of approximately 6 billion and a buildout of approximately 11 years 2018 The land use plan calls for approximately 21 million square feet of office and medical space 52 million square feet of residential space three hotels totaling approximately 16 million square feet in 1750 rooms and more than 500000 square feet of retail wwwunionparkvegascom...
Rapidly Growing Rental Website WhyBuycom Offers Free Listings
(Real Estate News and Information) Recently launched rental website WhyBuycom is offering free listings of rental items to its users and hopes to attract more item owners to list on the website and save them time and money as well This innovative rental listing service allows owners to list their items for rent on WhyBuycom for free using the website as a support tool When you add or edit a listing on WhyBuycom the posting is then distributed to other rental website partners through various list share arrangements that the website has madeThis distribution brings enormous exposure to the free listings as they are spread through a vast and ever growing network of sites Unlike other online rental sites that charge fees and hidden costs for listings WhyBuycom continues to offer free listings for the many categories on the site Were proud to announce that WhyBuycom is shaping up to be such a popular rental listing service on the Internet said Woody Alpern one of the founders of WhyBuycom Were glad we can offer our services for free and save our users time and money unlike other rental website options By using WhyBuycom customers can list any of their items for free and connect with users who need their products or services making this rental website a continuously growing source of unlimited rental items In addition to WhyBuycoms standard service their premium partner site wwwwhybuyrentalcom offers users additional benefits which are currently available at no charge and this includes the ability to upload up to 250 additional photos of the rental item and more For maximum results all rental listings on WhyBuycom are fully optimized on the search engines For more details or to begin listing your items for free please visit wwwwhybuycom About WhyBuycomWhyBuycom httpwwwwhybuycom is an innovative website that offers free rental listing services httpwwwwhybuycom for any type of item available for rent from apartments to vehicles to tools Rather than charging its users the rental websites revenue comes from other sources including affiliate partnerships a premium version of the site and sales of advertising The site was founded in 2008 by a group of Atlantaarea entrepreneurs...
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