Online Real Estate Auction Offers Professional Condos to Highest Bidders

Innovative online auction of unique "live and work" condos in Historic Design District of Charlotte, North Carolina, caters to the buyer’s market.

Newport Beach, CA (PRWEB) September 30, 2008 — Leading online real estate auction marketing company, the LFC Group of Companies, has been selected to auction 14 brand new condos located in Charlotte, North Carolina, on their residential real estate auction web site FRE.com® (www.FRE.com/281R2).

Conveniently situated in the heart of Charlotte’s Historic South End, The Abbott is within close proximity to the most exciting cultural and entertainment events the city has to offer. Charlotte, rated the #1 Place to Live by Relocate-America.com and the #4 Best Housing Market by Forbes, is also the nation’s second largest financial center. Prosperity abounds as residents of Charlotte enjoy growing employment opportunities and an amazing quality of life.

The Abbott offers a unique living experience. Designed with the professional in mind, the tri-level condominiums feature a ground floor ready for use as a studio or personal office. Both the industrial style brick exterior and the open, loft-style interior of the +/-1700 square foot condos mirror the urban design and architecture of the South End District. While the ground floor offers a live or work space with its own ½ bath, the second floor features spacious living quarters with a ½ bath, while the third floor has two comfortable bedrooms each with a full bath. Other amenities include outdoor balconies, spacious walk-in closets, energy efficient central air and heating, and a contemporary kitchen outfitted with tile floors, granite countertops and decorative cabinet hardware.

With suggested values of up to almost $500,000, and minimum bids starting as low as $269,000, buyers have a chance to own a brand-new condo, for only a fraction of the price, in one of America’s most vibrant cities. The auction also includes one fully-furnished model, offering the ultimate ready to move in opportunity.

"Not only is the developer innovative in their building design, but also in the way they have chosen to sell their condos," says William W. Lange, president of the LFC Group of Companies. "They know buyers are out there looking for a good deal, so why not conduct an auction, even better an online auction, and let the buyers, from virtually anywhere, drive the sales," continued Lange.

Located close to Charlotte’s City Center, sports fans can watch the Carolina Panthers and Charlotte Bobcats events, while just a short distance one can find the NASCAR race track and soon the NASCAR Hall of Fame. Residents needn’t go far from home to enjoy uptown’s eclectic restaurants, art galleries, and exuberant nightlife. Even a local farmers’ market is within walking distance in the Historic South End. Access to the whole of Charlotte is easy with the recently built state-of-the-art light rail system, which stops only steps away from The Abbott. And for longer trips out of the city, the Abbott is within easy reach of the I-85 and I-77 and the Charlotte Douglas International Airport.

Buyers hoping to purchase one of the "live and work" condos are urged to visit www.FRE.com/281R2 and register to bid before the deadline of October 30, 2008.

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Freedom Realty Exchange – part of the LFC Group of Companies
For more than 30 years, the LFC Group of Companies has served numerous Fortune 500 companies, real estate developers, investors, financial institutions and government agencies by auction-marketing thousands of commercial, industrial, land and residential properties with an aggregate value well in excess of $5 billion. www.FRE.com

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Chicago Entrepreneur Reports on Green Corporate Moving

Environmental Study of the Impact of Office and Home Moves Published in Facility Management Journal

Chicago (PRWEB) September 30, 2008 — The International Facilities Management Association (IFMA) has published in the September/October 2008 issue of Facility Management Journal, a timely and significant article entitled – "The Green Office Move". Written by David L. King, AIA, CFM, president of Samson Carts® and CrateXpress®, this important environmental study discusses in detail, the ecological impact of a regularly occurring activity – moving to a new office or home.

In his study, King states that a typical mover using wooden carts will purchase five wooden moving carts per year. Based on a U.S. Census report that there are 13,000 moving companies in the U.S., this equates to an estimated 85,000 wooden carts bought each year. With each manufactured cart using 2.5 feet of plywood, this translates to a loss of 8,667 trees per year. The annual loss of this valuable, diminishing resource, subsequently adds an additional 3,033.45 tons of CO2 to our atmosphere.

King further points out the environmental impact of using cardboard boxes to move homes and businesses. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency approximates that cardboard is possibly the largest single constituent of municipal solid waste. It is estimated that 30.2 tons of cardboard waste was generated in 2000, or 13% of the nation’s municipal solid waste.

King cites additional environmental costs in his article and provides a practical solution to this increasing environmental problem. According to King, "There are viable alternatives to using cardboard boxes and plywood carts. There are sustainable plastic carts and lightweight plastic boxes that reduce waste and are recyclable. In addition, the manufacture of these products is energy efficient and emits significantly less airborne pollutants than the manufacture of the laminated plywood carts."

ICB, LLC, the parent company of Samson Carts® and CrateXpress®, is an EPA Green Power Partner which buys Renewable Energy Certificates to offset their energy use – while investing in sustainable energy development. Samson Carts® has been awarded Gold Level Cradle to Cradle Certification by MBDC, a leading environmental consulting firm focused on helping companies implement new approaches to sustainability and prosperity. MBDC awards Cradle-to-Cradle Certification only after a rigorous evaluation process that considers material safety and reusability, water and energy consumption, pollution and social equity.

David L. King, AIA, CFM, is a member of the Chicago chapter of the USGBC (U.S. Green Building Council). Samson Carts® is an EPA Green Power Partner and is also Greenguard listed as a low VOC emitting product. King has been a featured speaker on sustainable best practices at the 2008 Green Procurement Conference at Navy Pier in Chicago, the Illinois Movers Association 2008 annual conference, the Chicago Chapter of IFMA, as well as private engagements at corporate client’s educational events. He has been a member in good standing with IFMA for 20 years.

To learn more, or to get a copy of the white paper, contact David King at dlk @ samsoncarts.com (847) 818-8977. Samson Carts® can be found on the web at www.samsoncarts.com and www.cratexpress.com.

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Help from Congress? No Thanks, Property Owners Create Their Own "Rental Market Fix"

As Congress debates a credit market fix, Manhattan property owners have created their own ‘rental market fix.’ Making a concerted effort to lower vacancies and prices, inventories have fallen for the second consecutive month. This much needed correction is giving Manhattan a fresh breath of stability, which is good news for both renters and property owners alike.

New York (PRWEB) September 30, 2008 — The Real Estate Group’s September monthly Manhattan Rental Market Report, released today, indicates that while the financial markets may be in turmoil, the Manhattan rental market is bucking seasonality trends and possibly starting to gain footing, aided by a sluggish sales market. While prices in doorman units fell slightly compared to last month, non-doorman apartments remained flat or moderately increased. Non-doorman one-bedrooms showed the largest gains at 1.76% compared to August.

"This year, the summer upswing that we would normally expect to see was absent, making September’s gains appear as a rebound.," says Daniel Baum, COO of The Real Estate Group. "And while August’s slump questioned a link between the sales and rental markets, it seems the rental market is finally seeing a benefit from sluggish sales."

"As Congress debates a credit market fix, Manhattan property owners have created their own ‘rental market fix.’ Making a concerted effort to lower vacancies and prices, inventories have fallen for the second consecutive month. This much needed correction is giving Manhattan a fresh breath of stability, which is good news for both renters and property owners alike."

Property owners were warned to proceed with caution, however, as the current trends could easily reverse. A comparison of current average citywide rents to prices this time last year shows that the cost of renting an apartment has decreased across all apartment sizes and service levels since September of ‘07. Declines were as much as 7.04%, for doorman studios, and 4.34% for non-doorman one-bedrooms. This marks the fourth straight month of price declines in each of these categories in year-over-year comparisons and illustrates that while the new statistics are a welcome correction, the market is not yet ready to be tested.

A comprehensive update on price changes in individual Manhattan neighborhoods can be found in the Quick Look section on pages 4-6 of the Manhattan Rental Market Report: http://www.tregny.com/pdf/market_report_sep_08.pdf

The Real Estate Group’s Manhattan Rental Market Report derives its data from over 10,000 available apartment listings in four major real estate databases. It is the only report that compares changes in the city’s rental prices on a month-to-month basis. The report categorizes apartments by neighborhood, service level (doorman vs. non-doorman) and size, omitting ultra-luxury property to obtain a true monthly average.

Access all archived issues of the Manhattan Rental Market Report at http://www.tregny.com/reports.jsp

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MyNewPlace Data Shows Atlanta Apartment Rental Trends

Recent search data from MyNewPlace indicates that renters searching Atlanta apartments for rent prefer amenities typically associated with luxury apartments. When compared to national averages, renters searched more frequently for such amenities as pools, fireplaces and already furnished apartments.

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) September 29, 2008 — MyNewPlace.com, the web’s fastest growing apartment search site, today announced its findings after conducting a survey on renters searching for Atlanta apartments. Internal search traffic shows that renters in Atlanta search at much higher rates for luxury apartment amenities than the national average. Additionally, MyNewPlace reveals that the Atlanta rental inventory, aside from a few specific cases, matches up well with these renter preferences.

MyNewPlace compiled data from cities that received more than 50,000 searches per quarter and then compared search trends from Atlanta to national averages for each amenity. Searches for Atlanta apartments revealed some interesting trends on which amenities renters prefer.

According to MyNewPlace search data, renters in Atlanta displayed a demand for apartment amenities typically associated with more luxurious apartments in the first half of 2008. Renters searched more frequently for amenities such as pools, air conditioning, controlled access, high speed internet, carpet, and fireplaces. Also, demand for furnished apartments was nearly one third higher than the national average.

A higher demand for apartments that offer pools and air conditioning can certainly be expected given the climate of the Atlanta area, but the fact that renters searched for apartments with fireplaces at a rate 60 percent higher than the national average can hardly be attributed to the severity of Atlanta’s winters.

Atlanta apartment management companies have responded to renter demand. A renter in Atlanta will find that at the very minimum, more than half of apartment communities offer the aforementioned amenities. Only furnished apartments in Atlanta seem scarce, as only 20 percent of apartment communities offer them, although renter demand remains well above average.

Another interesting rental trend for apartments in Atlanta is the low percentage of renters who searched for pet friendly apartments. Compared to the national average of around 25 percent, demand for pet friendly apartments in Atlanta is only around 19 percent. This number is much lower than would be expected since 68 percent and 64 percent of apartments in Atlanta allow cats and dogs, respectively.

As the data shows, renter preferences vary drastically; online apartment searches offer apartment management companies the best way to advertise the features of their buildings and allow renters to easily search for their ideal apartments.

About MyNewPlace:
MyNewPlace provides the multifamily marketing professional with the most innovative and cost-effective tools to fill their vacancies. From MyNewPlace.com: the industry’s fastest growing Internet Listing Service for apartment search, to MyNewSite: the industry’s most cost-effective website solution, MyNewPlace puts the best tools in the hands of owners and managers to help market their apartments for rent. A leader in the multifamily industry, MyNewPlace also offers Featured Placement Listings, Community Photography and Video Tours to enhance property listings. Headquartered in San Francisco, CA, MyNewPlace was founded in 2005 by John Helm, the founding CEO of AllApartments/SpringStreet, which became the number one apartment rental and relocation site on the Internet before its sale to Homestore in 1999. For more information, visit www.mynewplace.com.

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US Internet Retailers Can Now Sell Internationally without Fear of Fraud or Chargeback

Selling internationally is now safer than selling locally

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) September 29, 2008 — eCommerce Merchants (www.ecmta.org) has entered into a 2-year partnership with comGateway Ltd (www.comgateway.com) which enables merchants to sell to over 400 million Visa and American Express card holders in the Asia Pacific region including Japan, Australia, New Zealand, India and China.

Fewer than 15 percent of nearly 2,000 U.S.-based merchants recently surveyed by preCharge actively sell internationally. "Most retailers which currently sell internationally have worked out a fraud-to-sales ratio that works for them", says Paul Schmudde, President of Gateway Express, ComGateway’s logistics facility in Portland, Oregon. Due to the absence of the credit card industry’s "Address Verification System" or AVS outside North America, merchants are taking a risk whenever they accept payment other than cash or bank wire transfer which is immune to chargeback and fraud. As a result, these merchants typically charge a premium for International orders to cover fraudulent transactions or charge backs.

"With ComGateway, merchants never have to worry about fraud or chargeback, nor will they need to charge a premium for shipping. Moreover, the low US dollar makes it more compelling than ever for International shoppers to buy from our merchants" concludes Mr Schmudde.

Visa and American Express promote the merchandise to drive their cardholders to www.onenow.com and www.GlobalEshop.com respectively. comGateway receives and places the order on merchants’ website through their corporate credit card. The merchant then process the order like a domestic order and ships it to comGateway’s hub in Portland Oregon. For the merchant, that’s it. At this point, comGateway accepts the shipment, goes through an automated sorting process and then couriers the merchandize it to the customer through its exclusive logistics partner DHL.

ComGateway and DHL implement a proprietary security measure called ePOD or Electronic Proof of Delivery. ePOD can ensure that packages will only be received by the card holder thereby adding yet another layer of security to the e-commerce fulfillment.

Brandon Dupsky, Managing Director of eCommerce Merchants said "Comgateway removes the risk of fraud and charge backs, the main deterrents of selling internationally. Their exclusive partnership with Visa and American Express helps our merchants reach out to millions of card holders internationally without any upfront marketing costs."

Cresta Pillsbury, Executive Vice President of eCommerce Merchants said "eCommerce Merchant’s 2 year partnership with Comgateway could not have come at a better time as it helps our merchants expand their business globally as the US grapples with tough economic conditions locally. Through our partnership with comGateway, our members enjoy the following benefits:
1. Waiver of $2,500 One-Time set up fee
2. Two year waiver of yearly fees
3. Expand customer base by millions of people
4. Product advertisement to American Express and Visa card holders in Asia and Australia without any upfront marketing costs
5. Worry free operations:
a. No risk of chargeback or fraud
b. No need for any major technology development
c. Never have to deal for foreign currencies
d. No need to deal with International shipping documents
e. Sell internationally as if it was just another local sale
f. No sales tax in Oregon

For more information or to sign up as a comGateway merchant partner, please contact:
Lionel Sim
comGateway
Tel: (484) 684 7513
Email: lionel.sim@comgateway.com

About comGateway
Founded in 2004, comGateway provides a shopping service which allows Asian customers to shop, pay and ship with ease from any U.S. website. ComGateway is the exclusive partner of Visa and American Express in Australia and Asia with over 400 million card holders who shop from US Internet Retailers on www.onenow.com and www.globaleshop.com.

comGateway utilizes a proprietary advanced verification system which authenticates card holders during registration as well as for every purchase made subsequently, thus adding an added layer of security in combating buyer fraud.

About eCommerce Merchants
eCommerce Merchants (www.ecmta.org) is a leading trade association of small and medium sized ecommerce businesses. The organization provides best practices guidance, technology & infrastructure advice and sourcing & supplies solutions to online merchants around the world who use the internet to sell or promote products and services. The organization works closely with the Professional eBay Sellers Alliance (www.gopesa.org).

Companies or merchants interested in working with eCommerce Merchants should contact:
Executive Vice President
Cresta Pillsbury
cresta.pillsbury@ecmta.org
415-342-7075

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Estate Lady’s New Book Helps Baby Boomers Divide and Close a Parent’s Estate

Julie Hall, professional estate liquidator and certified property appraiser, offers best advice for dealing with your parents’ lifetime accumulation of stuff.

Nashville, Tenn. (PRWEB) September 29, 2008 — An entire generation of Baby Boomers now faces the often overwhelming obligation to sort out their parents’ estate – and the task can be a crushing one. From identifying items of value and allocating fairly between siblings to organizing a lifetime of bits, pieces and mounting stuff – the Boomer needs help.

Julie Hall, known nationally as "The Estate Lady" and author of the new book "Boomer Burden: Dealing With Your Parents’ Lifetime Accumulation of Stuff", has seen the settlement process unravel from every angle and families fall apart under the pressure. She’s seen millionaires fight over Tupperware, seniors fleeced by close friends, and priceless family heirlooms rescued from dumpsters.

Most need professional help – but until now, there has been no one to turn to. Accountants, financial planners, realtors and attorneys can only provide specific expertise.

Hall is a professional estate liquidator and certified property appraiser who has spent seventeen years helping seniors and their children confront the estate planning process. Her mission and company have been touted by major financial gurus, including most recently Liz Weston of the Los Angeles Times.

In 1993 Hall founded The Estate Lady, a limited liability company in Charlotte, NC, that provides comprehensive services for conducting estate sales, personal property appraisals, liquidations and removal of home contents.

With a turnkey process, Hall has the ability to empty the contents of an average estate within three to six working days by appropriately selling valuable contents, donating others or discarding items that can no longer be used. Services and skills are customized for each client’s individual situation or professional need.

As the only expert to cover the full gamut of settlement problems and issues, Hall has been commissioned by people around the world to solve the daunting task of clearing their childhood home.

Contact:
Laura Troup
(615) 364-2175
LauraTroup @ comcast.net

Lola Honeybone
(405) 921-4046
LHoneybone@gmail.com

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Gumiyo President Eric Larson to Speak at JD Power Automotive Internet Roundtable 2008

Gumiyo, a leading mobile marketing platform provider for automotive, publishing and real estate, today announced president Eric Larson will be a featured speaker at JD Power’s Automotive Internet Roundtable 2008. The conference takes place October 7- 9 at the Bellagio Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Woodland Hills, CA (PRWEB) September 29, 2008 — Gumiyo, a leading mobile marketing platform provider for automotive, publishing and real estate, today announced president Eric Larson will be a featured speaker at JD Power’s Automotive Internet Roundtable 2008. The conference takes place October 7-9, 2008 at the Bellagio Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Larson will be participating in a special mobile marketing panel titled "Mobile Web: Starting to Show, Will it Grow?" on October 8, 2008 at 3:45 p.m. He will speak on the technology, trends and future of mobile marketing in the retail automotive industry. Fellow panelists include Brandon Lucas (MySpace.com), and Jason Gruber (Platform-A).

"The JD Power Automotive Internet Roundtable is one of the industry’s most prestigious forums for discussing the impact of new technologies within the automotive space," said Larson. "It’s a great opportunity for industry members to learn about the latest Internet and mobile marketing strategies that can help them rise above current economic conditions."

Gumiyo is the retail automotive industry’s leading mobile marketing technology provider. The company’s Mobile Marketplace platform is a turnkey solution that helps businesses enter the mobile space. It allows organizations to quickly and easily incorporate the mobile channel into their marketing and CRM offerings, and provide the best and latest technologies the mobile medium has to offer to their customers.

For more information on the JD Power Automotive Internet Roundtable 2008, visit http://corp.jdpower.com/irt/internet08/.

About Gumiyo (www.gumiyo.com):
Gumiyo leads the mobile marketing revolution for auto dealers, real estate agents, and classifieds advertising with turn-key solutions that launch businesses and inventory into the mobile space. The Gumiyo mobile marketing platform matches and connects buyers and sellers by extending classifieds, marketplaces, and businesses to mobile phones. With its flexible private-label solution, Gumiyo enables organizations to quickly incorporate the mobile channel into their marketing mix with minimal investment while getting the best and latest technologies the mobile medium has to offer.

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Panama Real Estate Connection Announces Brand New Miami Office

Panama Real Estate Connection, announces the opening of its new ultra luxury sales office located at 275 NE 18th Street on Biscayne Blvd in Miami, Florida. The all white office space is 3,000 square feet in total area. On display in various areas are large-scale renditions and photos of Panama City.

Miami, FL (PRWEB) September 26, 2008 — Panama Real Estate Connection announces the opening of its new ultra luxury sales office located at 275 NE 18th Street on Biscayne Blvd in Miami, Florida. The all white office space is 3,000 square feet in total area. On display in various areas are large-scale renditions and photos of Panama City.

In addition, the state of the art venue also provides visitors with virtual tours of their high-tech Panama Real Estate Projects via flat screen TV’s in all areas throughout the sales office. The Conference Room uses elegant light boxes to showcase some of their Panama Investment Real Estate Properties such as The Shahani Groups Seaside Towers at Vista Mar & The Lighthouse in Gogorna Beach. To assure that the sales center design is representative of Panama’s open space type condominiums International Realty Partners commissioned top designers for their signature touches.

International Realty Partners the parent company to Panama Real Estate Connection has been involved in all aspects of Real Estate for the last fifteen years redefining International skylines. They have developed and operated first class residential and resort properties throughout the globe, focusing on enhancing the culture and natural beauty of some of the world’s most luxurious destinations. They have partnered up with some of the leading developers and management companies in addition to utilizing award-winning architects and designers creating spectacular landmarks worldwide. They have reputation for being in the right place at the right time with the right product. Each one unique, all to be built to the same exacting standards of quality.

International Realty Partners reputation for producing developments with unsurpassed design, location and amenities coupled with their commitment to handling each project with pride and integrity is the foundation for their success.

For more information on their existing and upcoming real estate projects call 305-377-0422 or visit www.panamarealestateconnection.com .

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PPI Insurers Need to do More for People Renting and in Shared Ownership

Payment Protection insurers must offer policies that provide a financial safety net and meet the monthly commitments of all householders, whether they’re renting, in shared ownership schemes or have mortgages, says PPI lobbyist Sara-Ann Burgess from Burgesses.

Braintree, Essex (PRWEB) September 29, 2008 — Payment Protection insurers must offer policies that provide a financial safety net and meet the monthly commitments of all householders, whether they’re renting, in shared ownership schemes or have mortgages, says PPI lobbyist Sara-Ann Burgess from Burgesses.

Traditionally, only those with mortgages have been able to protect their monthly repayments should accident, sickness or unemployment occur, but with increasing numbers of people renting or opting to take advantage of shared ownership schemes, Sara-Ann believes insurers must be more socially responsible and offer a wider portfolio of products.

She comments: "We know there’s a rental boom and demand for Housing Association schemes is high, yet there’s little out there to protect householders’ monthly payments should something happen to stop them meeting their financial commitments. Why are insurers ignoring a whole sector of society, who for one reason or another do not have a full mortgage, but are just as much at risk of losing their family home as everyone else?"

Independent PPI provider British Insurance was the first to recently launch policies for people in shared ownership schemes and those who rent. The policies offer back to day one payouts, a choice of cover options and cater for people who voluntarily leave work to become carers for up to one year.

Sara-Ann continues: "I applaud any provider who recognises the dynamics of home ownership are changing and introduces products that meet the needs of more consumers. In this current climate, everyone is at risk of losing their job, so the more householders who can protect their monthly commitments, the better."

British Insurance’s policies also provide free Health, Employment and Legal Protector cover, 24/7 health and legal helpline services, plus Legal Expenses in relation to employment and bodily injury disputes.

Customers can get information on general health and non-diagnostic matters such as allergies, side effects of drugs and Health Service waiting lists and there’s a free back to work service with self help guides, access to a specialist website, job vacancy database and telephone advice via employment counsellors.

Sara-Ann concludes: "Whilst not all those renting or in shared ownership schemes are financially vulnerable, many will be on lower incomes than those with mortgages so are in greater need for low-cost PPI. I’m delighted more is being done in this area and the support services will be a great help to those trying to find a new job. I hope other PPI providers will follow the lead of British Insurance."

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Bealls Opens at Buffalo Ridge in The Villages : — Retailer Unveils New Store Prototype, Golf Cart Accessible Location –

The Villages, the largest single site residential development in the U.S., announces the opening of Bealls Department Store at Buffalo Ridge Plaza Shopping Center on CR 466 in the heart of The Villages. Doors opened on Friday, Sept. 19 at the 80,000 square foot department store with the grand opening scheduled for October 10.

THE VILLAGES, Fla. (Business Wire EON) September 29, 2008 — "Buffalo Ridge is a great location choice for Bealls," said John M. Crossman, CCIM, president of Crossman & Company and retail spokesperson for The Villages. "Linked directly to the golf cart paths, this new location will be convenient and more accessible for the over 70,000 residents of The Villages."

This is Bealls’ second location in the market but first location inside The Villages, based on the retailer’s success, they chose a location that can truly serve the community and offer golf cart access. This location also serves as the retailer’s newest prototype. The interior is brighter, more colorful and the aisles are designed to be wider than other Bealls stores. The only similarly designed store is in Bradenton, site of the company’s headquarters.

"It’s going to be a great store," Kay Wallace, store manager promised. "We are going to make it a great store — No. 1 in the chain. Count on it."

About The Villages/Crossman & Company

Crossman & Company handles the retail leasing for The Villages, FL including the town centers of "Lake Sumter Landing", "Spanish Springs", plus the "Buffalo Ridge" and "Antrim Dells" shopping centers. The Villages is the largest single-site mixed-use real estate development in the U.S. and currently home to major retail and restaurant tenants including: Publix, Fresh Market, Wal-Mart, McDonald’s, Barnes & Noble, Belk, Bealls, Bonefish Grill, Panera Bread, Starbucks, Sweet Bay, TGI Friday’s, Chico’s, Ruby Tuesday’s, Target, Outback, Carrabas, Bass, Izod, JoS. A. Bank and Red Lobster.

For more information please visit www.thevillagescommercialproperty.com, or call 352-753-6654.

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