Royal Palm Square Bucks Down Commercial Market with Medical Condo

Florida commercial real estate developer and commercial property specialist, Bayshore Land Group is going vertical on its luxury medical condo project, Royal Palm Square in Coral Springs, FL.

Coral Springs, FL (PRWEB) October 30, 2008 — Even in a down economy, people still need healthcare – and growing physician practices still need strategically located office space.

Florida commercial real estate developer and commercial property specialist Bayshore Land Group is going vertical on its luxury medical condo project in Coral Springs.

Royal Palm Square is a 25,000-square-foot, Class A, Mediterranean-style building that caters to the specialized needs of physician groups. The site is located just minutes from two hospitals in one of South Florida’s largest suburban areas.

"There is a great deal of construction activity going on right now at this project.," said Jay Fertig, President of Bayshore Land Group, developer of Royal Palm Square. "That’s good news at a time when residential development has slowed and the economy is uncertain."

Bayshore Land Group is bucking a down market with its latest project, proving location and pricing prevail in difficult times. The firm secured construction loans from City National Bank to build its luxury, one-story medical office condo development. The project gives owners full creative control of design and amenities, including a 5:1 parking ratio, private entrances, and custom build-out options like marble tile, granite countertops, and wood cabinetry.

"We are getting a strong response from the medical community in the local area. In fact, two medical groups are under contract to purchase units," said Rob DelGiacco, the commercial real estate broker at Century 21 City Real Estate, who is now heading up Royal Palm Square’s sales efforts. "Royal Palm Square proves that quality commercial projects are still getting financed – and receiving strong interest from buyers."

Bayshore Land Group is selling the medical office condos from $259 per square foot for shell space, with flexible leasing opportunities as well. Units range in size from 1,268 to 2500 square feet. Suites can be combined to create even larger office spaces according to the buyer’s needs. The project will be ready for occupancy in mid 2009.

"We need to continue to diversify our tax base, so we are excited that Bayshore Land Group is developing its luxury medical project in Coral Springs. Soon, medical professionals will have a beautiful facility to call home," said Coral Springs Mayor Scott Brook. "We want our business people to be successful, and Royal Palm Square sets the stage with a beautiful design and a strategic location in our city."

For more information about the location and sales of Royal Palm Square visit: www.RoyalPalmCS.com or call Robert Del Giacco at Century 21 City Real Estate: 954-752-8007.

About Bayshore Land Group
Bayshore Land Group, Inc is a full service real estate development and investment management company providing targeted site acquisition services, entitlement administration and commercial/residential development capabilities. Owners Jay Fertig and Chris MacNair specialize in projects throughout Florida, both in mature and developing markets, with a keen eye towards identifying underutilized and undervalued real estate.

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InvestorLoft.com’s Investment Property Search Tools Awarded "Best New Real Estate Investor Tool of 2008" by PREI Magazine

InvestorLoft.com (http://www.investorloft.com) has been awarded for its revolutionary real estate investment property search tools, and online real estate investment analysis software which can evaluate cash flow, cap rate and cash on cash return for each investment scenario.

Denver, CO (PRWEB) October 29, 2008 — The real estate investment industry finally gets a tool it can use — Investorloft.com has been awarded "Best New Real Estate Investment Tool of 2008" by Personal Real Estate Investor Magazine. "InvestorLoft.com is the first-ever listing search platform that’s friendly to both the real estate investor, and professional real estate agent or broker," says Andrew Waite, PREI publisher.

Real estate investors met a variety of challenges online before InvestorLoft.com came onto the scene. If you could, as PREI Magazine states, meet your real estate investment needs with "Amazon.com-like ease," why wouldn’t you? InvestorLoft.com improves upon the old search model with a platform that specifically addresses the needs of the real estate investor. Estimated equity, cash flow, cap rate – the criteria are there and yield relevant results.

"InvestorLoft.com’s ground breaking system filters investment property based on investor criteria and delivers a short list of properties that meets their needs. The resulting short list eliminates hours and days of number crunching to find, and model, an appropriate investment property," according to the PREI Magazine article. In the magazine’s estimation, this is nothing short of "search genius."

Real estate investors can go to InvestorLoft.com and:

• Register for free and use all the property search and real estate analysis tools
• Search Investment Property by estimated equity, cash flow, down payment, capitalization rate and more
• Use the investor-friendly FinancialDynamix financial calculators and real estate investment analysis software to view average rental data for target properties – then evaluate cash flow, cap rate and cash on cash return for each investment scenario

InvestorLoft.com brings significant convenience and time-saving to the serious real estate investor or their agent. Case-in-point are time-pressed 1031 exchange investors in search of a complying properties against critical deadlines. Qualified 1031 exchange intermediaries already recognize the site’s unique advantage and are sending their buyers to InvestorLoft. The site’s ability to provide a simple, efficient process for locating qualifying investment properties decreases the likelihood of a failed exchange and the negative tax implications. It’s a refreshing experience for both the investor and the qualified intermediaries alike.

"InvestorLoft.com’s big win is their grasp of the politics and protection of the parties’ interests in a typical real estate sales transaction," says Waite. "Cutting-out the people most likely to use an application is shooting oneself in the foot. To succeed with an Internet application, the technology must reflect industry culture. InvestorLoft has mastered the culture elegantly with ReferSafe™ and CommissionSafe." No matter the market conditions, clients are the real estate professional’s most valuable commodity. "Instead of excluding professionals, the best online real estate tools assist the professional to provide better service." InvestorLoft is the first online real estate search platform to reinforce the value of the real estate professional and make its participants feel safe about referring their precious cargo to a third-party site.

For a limited time, professional membership to the site is FREE. Benefits include:

• ReferSafe – When professionals refer a client to InvestorLoft.com using their unique referral code, they’re assured their client will never be shown a competing professional and all transactions originating on the site will include them.
• CommissionSafe & Guaranteed Co-Broke/Referral Fees – Every property listed on InvestorLoft.com must offer a broker’s fee and/or referral fee or it is ineligible for listing.
• Listings by Professionals Only – Listing an investment property is only allowed by owners/principals of the property, or licensed real estate agents. Fly-by-night or assignment deals are discouraged.

While Colorado investment property and Arizona investment property comprises the majority of their current listings, InvestorLoft is approaching other markets with a calculated blend of both growth and speed. They’re aggressively building their investment property coverage to include major cities in California, Florida, Nevada, Texas, and both North and South Carolina and more.

Discover for yourself just how easy it is to find what you’re looking for in the world of real estate – you’re just a few clicks away from specific search results on the most industry-friendly real estate investment site on the web.

Read the full article by PREI magazine at
http://www.investorloft.com/article-Investorloft_Awarded_Best_New_Real_Estate_Investor_Tool_Of_2008-133.htm

InvestorLoft.com is a Denver, Colorado – based technology company revolutionizing the real estate investment industry through its proprietary online platform. Their purpose-driven, results-oriented concept has been lauded by both real estate investor and professional alike. As the industry’s first search and marketing tool focused on the mutual needs of all parties in a real estate transaction, they are actively invested in protecting every party from search, to close of sale. To experience InvestorLoft first-hand, visit http://www.investorloft.com.

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Credit Score Improvement Expert Delivers A 10-Step Take Action Plan To Improve Credit Scores During A Hostile Lending Environment

Linda Ferrari, announced today the release of a special report aimed at helping millions of consumers understand the current credit crisis and the important steps they can take toward credit score improvement during a hostile lending environment.

Newport Beach, CA (PRWEB) October 30, 2008 — Noted credit score improvement expert and author, Linda Ferrari, announced today the release of a special report aimed at helping millions of consumers understand the current credit crisis and the important steps they can take toward credit score improvement during a hostile lending environment.

Ferrari’s special report: "Save Your Credit, Save Your Life – 10 Steps to Protect Your Financial Future in a Hostile Credit Environment" is a Ten-Step Take Action Plan available for free download at The Big Score: Getting it and Keeping It – Buying Power for Life.

"Access to credit just got a lot more expensive for many to keep and nearly impossible to get. This proverbial double whammy finds us in an era of economic Darwinism in which American consumers face the necessity to adapt or perish," Ferrari continued. "Make no mistake, those who will prevail in the new economic paradigm will share a single common thread–excellent credit scores. This special report will help them do just that."

Ferrari’s 10-Step Take Action Plan (TAP) provides a methodical approach aimed at delivering instant information for credit improvement, credit education and credit repair. Ferrari’s 10 steps enable consumers to construct an action plan that will help them identify credit issues, establish a good mix of credit, strategically manage debt (mortgage debt, credit card debt and installment debt, i.e. car loans). Ferrari’s special report on credit improvement also shows individuals how to begin debt negotiation, and how to stay on track with a credit improvement or credit repair plan.

"Great fortunes are made in times of great peril," Ferrari stated. "Like no other time in the last 80 years, those with great credit will have the opportunity to capitalize on opportunity for long-term success. I want every American to have the chance to succeed, and that’s exactly what this report can help them do."

About Linda Ferrari:

Linda Ferrari is a leading nationwide expert in the credit education and scoring industry. Linda has dug into more than 14,000 credit reports providing in-depth solutions through coaching and consultation to thousands of consumers and mortgage professionals. In doing so, through education and credit repair, Linda has orchestrated higher credit scores and better financial opportunities and futures for individuals and families from all walks of life.

She has seen it all and she has fixed it all and her message is very clear:

"The Government may bail out corporate credit, but as a consumer, you are on your own. I wrote this book to help consumers help themselves, and believe me they need this information.

Not all credit advice is good! With years of experience in this business, I can tell you that most of the information you hear or read about credit improvement contains erroneous or blatantly false information. Credit awareness is monumentally important and credit scores are now a major deciding factor in the outcome of our financial futures. Whether you want to raise your credit scores from a 720 to a 780, or you need to recover from a severe financial crisis, when you need credit help, reliable information is critical.

Too many self-proclaimed credit and financial experts are now offering credit improvement tips, despite the fact that they have never repaired anyone’s credit. This phenomenon should greatly concern consumers. You can’t waste time going down a misguided path, led astray by the advice of someone who has hopped on the bandwagon because credit is now such a popular subject for the media to cover. I wrote this book to give individuals the RIGHT advice, the type of advice that will change their lives for better and for good."

Linda Ferrari is a regular guest on San Diego’s 1700AM Biz Fit radio show, a frequent guest on Talking Dollars and Making Sense, and Vegas Investors Edge. She also provides expert credit advice at seminars and conferences, nationwide, for both the public and private sectors. Linda’s broad depth of knowledge and ability to respond quickly enable her to respond quickly and effectively to a wide spectrum of credit concern. Linda’s unique approach sheds light on many misconceptions about credit scoring, frequently with quick real-life remedies that can instantly make credit scores shoot up 50 to 100 points or more.

Contact:
(866)541-2500
info @ lindaferrari.com

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Glass Doors Go Tropical

Glass doors go tropical this month, bringing the beauty and style of the tropics indoors. Wallpaper for Windows announces its newest decorative window film, "Tropical Oasis", an etched glass design featuring elegant palms and lush tropical foliage set on a clear background that transforms an ordinary door into a tropical, custom door. A breathtakingly beautiful addition to any room, Tropical Oasis adds instant style and elegance while achieving a look superior to real etched glass.

Cocoa, FL (PRWEB) October 30, 2008 — Glass doors go tropical this month, bringing the beauty and style of the tropics indoors. Wallpaper for Windows announces its newest decorative window film, Tropical Oasis, an etched glass design featuring elegant palms and lush tropical foliage set on a clear background that transforms an ordinary door into a tropical, custom door. A breathtakingly beautiful addition to any room, Tropical Oasis adds instant style and elegance while achieving a look superior to real etched glass.

At 96″ tall, Tropical Oasis is simply stunning. These large decorative films enhance the natural glamour and beauty of 8-foot windows and glass doors, while increasing privacy without sacrificing sunlight. Tropical Oasis is available in varying widths –16″, 24″, 32″ and 48″–making it perfect for sliders, French doors, front doors and sidelights. And like all Wallpaper for Window products, Tropical Oasis installs in minutes, lasts for years and is easily removable. It’s even reusable!

The adhesive-free decorative window films don’t just look great; they work hard, too.
* Softening harsh sunlight and reducing glare while allowing all the benefits of natural light
* Filtering 95% of UV rays, protecting carpets and furniture from fading
* Insulating glass to help reduce energy costs (films are 8 mil thick)
Whether the goal is to obscure a bad view, increase privacy or simply decorate and create an unforgettable ambience, Wallpaper for Windows does it all — in just minutes! For more decorating ideas and information visit, Tropical Oasis by Wallpaper For Windows

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Arizona Grand Resort’s New Luxury Real Estate, Amenities Attracting U.S. and Canadian Buyers

Arizona Grand Resort introduces new resort real estate, Arizona Grand Villas that offers all the perks but none of the work of vacation homes. Property attracting both national and international attention from buyers.

Phoenix, AZ (PRWEB) October 29, 2008 — Arizona Grand Resort, a member of the Preferred Hotels® & Resorts Ultimate Luxury Collection, is nearing completion of Phase I of its Arizona Grand Villas luxury villas in Phoenix.

Phase I of the Arizona Grand Villas includes 52 new one- and two-bedroom luxury Villas, which are being built in the heart of the stunning 164-acre Arizona Grand Resort in Phoenix.

Arizona has long been a popular travel destination for Canadians and Americans wishing to escape winter conditions for Arizona’s climate, tourist attractions and abundance of resorts with their spa, golf and dining amenities. As a result, there is a large mix of second and vacation homes in Phoenix for travelers looking to own a piece of their favorite travel spot.
The Arizona Grand Villas are part of the Resort’s $52 million renovation plan that began in 2007 and reflect a U.S. and international trend in the real estate market. Today’s second-home owners want turn-key simplicity with the service and amenities offered by luxury hotels. Even the most luxurious stand-alone condo developments can’t compare to the array of amenities and maintenance services that are offered as part of this premier resort real estate.

In many cases across the country, the cost of resort real estate can be offset with rental income. This concept sold Tom and Diane Bell of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The Bells purchased a Villa at the Arizona Grand Resort in early 2008. "We decided to buy here because everything is taken care of when we’re not in town. The lock-and-leave appeal and security was a big part of our decision."

The Arizona Grand Villas offer luxury Villas up to 1,380 square feet and are priced from the low $400’s to high $600’s U.S., with seller financing available to qualified buyers. The completion date for Phase I is scheduled for January 2009. Each spacious Villa offers golf, city or mountain views. In addition, all Villas are fully furnished and feature walk-in closets; custom cabinets; designer countertops; premium appliances, including washer and dryer; breakfast bar; flat screen TV’s; wireless Internet; private balconies; and even dishes, utensils and glassware.

Owners will also enjoy the benefits of a Villa Platinum Club Membership which provides full use of the resort facilities and amenities, including the award-winning Oasis Water Park, as well as discounts on golf, spa and dining. Also, the Villas’ "backyard" happens to be the spectacular South Mountain Preserve, the largest city park in the United States, comprising nearly 17,000 acres and approximately 60 miles of desert hiking and horseback riding trails.
The Arizona Grand Villas are currently under construction, with a completion date scheduled for January 2009. For more information on the Arizona Grand Villas, please visit www.ArizonaGrandVillas.com or contact Valerie Lester at 602-431-6510.

About Arizona Grand Resort:
The 640-suite Arizona Grand Resort is located on 164 beautifully-landscaped acres at the base of the spectacular South Mountain Preserve. A member of the Preferred Hotels® & Resorts Ultimate Luxury Collection, it offers the 7-acre Oasis Water Park, an award-winning 18-hole golf course, five specialty themed restaurants, the full service Arizona Grand Athletic Club & Spa and 117,000 square feet of meeting and function space, including a 20,000 square-foot exhibit pavilion. The AAA Four Diamond rated Arizona Grand Resort recently began a $52 million renovation to enhance the property including all guest suites, main lobby, spa, golf course, and restaurants. The Resort has also added Arizona Grand Villas, which offer resort ownership opportunities through 52 new one- and two-bedroom luxury Villas. Arizona Grand Resort is independently owned and operated by an affiliate of Grossman Company Properties (GCP), one of the premier commercial and residential developers in the western United States. During the past 45 years, GCP has built, developed and managed more than 14 million square feet of high-quality properties, including the Arizona Biltmore Resort, Biltmore Fashion Park and the Phoenix Spectrum Mall. More information on the Resort is available at www.ArizonaGrandResort.com.

Disclaimer: This is not a timeshare. The Arizona Department of Real Estate has not inspected or approved this development. No offer to sell may be made and no offer to purchase may be accepted before Buyer’s receipt and acceptance of a Public Report or exemption for the development. In no event shall these materials constitute an offer to sell nor the solicitation of an offer to purchase in any jurisdiction where that offer would be unauthorized. All drawings and illustrations are artist conception of proposed improvements. Actual location, dimensions, features, furnishings, pricing and terms are subject to change without notice. Offered by Grossman Company Properties, Inc., on behalf of Desert Jewel Homes, Inc. The preferred pricing discounts are at the pleasure of the Resort.

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Real Estate Leader Re-Designs Web Site Offering Access to Consumers on the Move : Move Inc. Streamlines Move.com, Attracts Motivated Consumers Accessing New Homes & Rentals Alongside Realtor.com® Listings and Resources

Consumers will now enjoy a more streamlined and personalized real estate search experience on the recently redesigned Move.com while advertisers will enjoy a more effective marketing platform for reaching motivated consumers on the move, according to Move, Inc. (NASDAQ:MOVE), the leader in online real estate. Alongside Realtor.com®, the #1 homes-for-sale Web site, the newly redesigned Move.com now delivers new homes, rentals and a variety of valuable home enthusiast content in a more engaging format.

LOS ANGELES (Business Wire EON) October 29, 2008 — "Consumers moving into new homes belong to an exciting advertising demographic that demands easy access to products and services designed to fill their many needs," said Lorna Borenstein, president of Move. "Moving triggers a wave of expenditures that totals approximately $170 billion annually[1, and the redesigned Move.com is now a better online destination offering advertisers access to that market. Through the improved site, advertisers can reach these highly motivated consumers with pinpoint accuracy."

Research shows that consumers in the process of moving into new homes are powerful prospects, uniquely focused on their financial options. Compared to the general population, these consumers that are "on the move" are much more likely to buy everything from autos and home products to loans, credit cards and investments[2. Move.com offers a variety of advertising opportunities leveraging advanced technology to deliver ads directly to the consumers most likely to act upon them, based on their location and behavior.

Visitors to the new Move.com Web site will find a variety of changes geared to enhance their search experience, including a comprehensive search box that can take them straight to new construction and rentals, as well as existing homes featured on Realtor.com. Throughout the redesigned Move.com, intuitive search features reduce the number of clicks consumers take as they search, while personalization options offer timely alerts so they can remain current with new information related to their searches.

"Research indicates that consumers are often overwhelmed by the number of sites delivering various types of information related to real estate," said Borenstein. "To help consumers gain quick access to the home information they need, Move has leveraged its industry leadership status to redesign Move.com into a comprehensive, single-site gateway to all things real estate that includes direct access to the most comprehensive online source of up-to-date home listings on Realtor.com."

Online traffic monitoring services continue to show that the Move Network, Move.com and Realtor.com, attract more visitor traffic than any other online real estate resource, giving consumers easy and efficient access to home search tools, financing, moving services, home and garden enthusiast videos and articles, as well as up-to-date commentary on real estate related news.

As a result of the redesign, Move is now a more valuable and efficient advertising vehicle for consumer media advertisers. Industry trends and studies show advertising dollars have been consistently shifting online, away from traditional media from 2004 through 2007, with newspapers and broadcast TV losing $890 and $720 million per year, respectively[3. Industry analysts predict US Internet ad spending increases will remain in positive territory, in the mid-teens or higher through 2011[4.

"Together with the redesign of Realtor.com, we’re excited to give consumers an easy-to-use online real estate resource they can trust that’s exciting, engaging and relevant," Borenstein says. "As the category leader, Move remains committed to providing a world-class search experience that will revolutionize the American dream of homeownership and extend our position as the leader in online real estate search."

ABOUT REALTOR.COM®

REALTOR.com®, where the world shops for real estate online, is operated by Move, Inc., (NASDAQ:MOVE) and is the official Web site of the National Association of REALTORS®. Ranked as the #1 homes-for-sale site, REALTOR.com® currently offers potential home buyers access to over four million property listings, as well as the most brokers and agents. It also provides REALTORS® and the home sellers they represent with the Internet’s largest real estate marketplace, reaching more than 5.4 million consumers in August 2008[1. Agents and companies have the power to customize REALTOR.com® resources to maximize their brand and productivity.

REALTOR® and REALTOR.com® are registered trademarks of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®. REALTOR® is a federally registered collective membership mark, which identifies a real estate professional who is a Member of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® and subscribes to its strict Code of Ethics. All other trademarks appearing above are the property of Move, Inc., or of their other respective owners.

ABOUT MOVE, INC.

Move, Inc. (NASDAQ:MOVE) is the leader in online real estate with 7.7 million[2 monthly visitors to its online network of websites. Move, Inc. operates: Move.com®, a leading destination for information on new homes and rental listings, moving, home and garden and home finance; REALTOR.com®, the official Web site of the National Association of REALTORS®; Welcome Wagon®; Moving.com; SeniorHousingNet; and Top Producer® Systems. Move, Inc. is based in Westlake Village, California, and employs more than 1600 individuals throughout North America. For more information: www.move.com.

[1 High Point Associates, 9/06

[2 High Point Associates; Beta Research New Homeowner Study, 2000, DM News

[3 Reasons to Shift Offline Spend Online, eMarketer, 10/6/06

[4 US Online Advertising: Resilient in a Rough Economy, eMarketer, 8/19/08

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Accelerated Marketing Partners Launches AuctionNorCal.com to be Largest New Home Auction in California with over 150 Properties for Sale

From Starter Homes to Luxury Ski Homes Accelerated Marketing Partners’ 18 Community Real Estate Auction Offers Once-In-A-Lifetime Opportunities on New Homes

Danville, CA (PRWEB) October 29, 2008 — Homebuyers will have the chance to choose from a wide range of new homes in a variety of styles located throughout the Greater Bay Area and surrounding region at California’s largest new home real estate auction on Sat., Nov. 22. The Auction, conducted by Accelerated Marketing Partners, for 18 home communities, will feature more than 150 properties ranging from starter homes to luxury ski properties.

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What: New Home Real Estate Auction with more than 150 homes throughout Northern California
When: 1 p.m. and 4 p.m., Sat., Nov. 22, 2008
Where: San Ramon Marriott Hotel, 226 Bishop Dr., San Ramon, Calif. 94583

The largest new home, multi-builder, multi-community auction in Northern California will offer the opportunity for homebuyers to get unprecedented deals. The auction process allows buyers to establish the new home sales price, without hidden reserves or buyer premiums. All homes come with the standard warranties that are backed by reputable builders.

The auction will include some of the following new home communities:

• Saddle Creek (Copperopolis): These luxurious country homes are located in the prestigious Sierra foothills golf course community of Saddle Creek, and offer easy access to recreational activities. The two to four bedroom homes range in size from approximately 1,861 sq. ft. to 3,468 sq. ft., with opening bids starting at $295,000. Homes had previous asking prices up to $1.5 million. Auction Information Center: Open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 100 Town Square Rd. in Copperopolis. For more information, please call 209-785-9118.

• Wind Rose (San Jose): Mission and Craftsman style single-family homes offer four to five bedrooms in the foothills of San Jose. The homes range in size from approximately 2,088 sq. ft. to 2,437 sq. ft., with opening bids starting at $595,000. Homes had previous asking prices up to $1.099 million. Auction Information Center: Open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 3535 Waterstone Ct. in San Jose. For more information, please call 408-251-8845.

• Liberty Pointe (San Leandro): Clarum Homes offers these "environmentally friendly" residences with options such as solar electric home power, tankless water heaters and radiant roof barriers. The two to three bedroom homes range in size from approximately 1,188 sq. ft. to 1,400 sq. ft., with opening bids starting at $275,000. Homes had previous asking prices up to $559,000. Auction Information Center: Open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 16499 Liberty St. in San Leandro. For more information, please call 510-225-8048.

• Estates at Tassajara Lane (Danville): Traditional, Monterey and Cottage inspired architecture make up these limited edition estate homes. The four to five bedroom homes range in size from approximately 4,110 sq. ft. to 5,091 sq. ft. Opening bids start at $1.525 million on homes that had previous asking prices up to $2.388 million.. Auction Information Center: Open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 120 Tamarind Lane in Danville. For more information, please call 925-964-1971.

• Paulson Lane (Walnut Creek): This enclave of new homes offers a mix of Traditional, Craftsman and Cottage inspired homes. The four bedroom homes range in size from approximately 2,032 sq. ft. to 2,758 sq. ft., with minimum bids starting at $665,000. Homes had previous asking prices over $1.397 million. Auction Information Center: Open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 30 Autumn Trail in Walnut Creek. For more information, please call 925-256-6950.

For more information, please contact Accelerated Marketing Partners at (925) 362-1442 or visit the Auction Web Site at www.AuctionNorCal.com.

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Martinson-Nicholls Provides Retailers a New Floor Mat Headquarters Display

Martinson-Nicholls, Inc. has announced a new, unique floor mat retail opportunity on a compact floor display. The display offers three products with tremendous consumer appeal — their Elegant Welcome mat of recycled materials, the Safer Welcome heated doormat, and Warmer Feet heated floor mat.

Cleveland, OH (PRWEB) October 29, 2008 — Martinson-Nicholls, Inc. has announced a new retail display kit that provides a compact floor mat headquarters. The company, which has focused primarily on industrial and commercial sales, is moving into retail markets with specific products not currently offered in retail stores. Taking up minimal floor space, the new floor mat display features three products:

Elegant Welcome Mat:

* Attractive fiber surface is 100% post consumer recycled PET polyester fiber reclaimed from plastic bottles
* The backing is 15% post consumer recycled rubber backing reclaimed from tires
* This commercial grade, attractive indoor/outdoor mat traps soil and water

Safer Welcome Heated Door Mat:

* Melts dangerous ice & snow
* No more salting or shoveling
* Safe and economical-just 275 watts

Warmer Feet Heated Indoor Mat:

* Cost of a light bulb to operate
* Use for work or home
* Safe, comfortable heat replaces space heaters
* Toasty Foot Pouch included

These products are in keeping with national trends showing a need for "green" products. The display features these environmentally friendly products with appropriate brochures allowing customers to order in the store, or to take the home and order online using a special code. Appropriate commissions from all sales are paid to the retailer. In addition your customer has access to all 400 of our products found on www.floormat.com. A commission is also paid for any of these sales.

Company president Dan Ruminski states, "Our compact display provides a no-inventory opportunity for the retailer while creating a floor mat headquarters for customers. Everyone can use these types of mats."

Retailers can contact Dan Ruminski for further details.

About Martinson-Nicholls:
Martinson-Nicholls, has established itself as a leader in custom floor matting, heated floor mats, and safety solutions for more than 25 years.

Martinson-Nicholls provides the customer with the exact size of floor matting needed–small, large, standard, nonstandard, special shapes and logos. Custom installations are also a specialty of the company.

Anti-slip safety tapes and treads are available in various sizes and textures from hand cut or die cut pieces to full rolls and special shapes.

Martinson-Nicholls concentrates on floor safety, noise reduction, and anti-fatigue and indoor and outdoor heated floor mat applications. They welcome the special applications that their customers present, as this has enabled them to satisfy come very unique and unusual problems for customers. For more information, please visit www.floormat.com.

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Tips on Buying a Property at Upcoming Auctions

In a time of increasing repossessions around the world, auction purchases are becoming an increasing common way to purchase property.

London, England (PRWEB) October 29, 2008 — In a time of increasing repossessions around the world, auction purchases are becoming an increasing common way to purchase property. Upcoming auctions from around the world include:

- Autumn Ridge Subdivision – Sevier County, Tennessee, USA – 22nd November – 20 lots
- Teapac Ltd – Northampton, England – 30th October, 38 lots

TheMovechannel.com gives tips on what investors should be looking out for at auction.

An Arena of Property Activity

Auctions are recognised as one of the best places to find a bargain buy, as well as providing a quick, secure and straightforward transaction process, with minimum fuss and in a completely transparent environment that is ultimately decided by the drop of a hammer.

So, once you have achieved the first step of deciding to actually purchase a property at an auction, the next stage – as it is whenever you attempt to purchase property – is to get prepared.

1. State of Mind
No matter how calm a person you may think you are, buying property at auction can be daunting as well as exciting. It’s easy to get caught up in the moment and feel overwhelmed, so the last thing you want to do is to panic and end up bidding too high for something and exceeding your budget. So, it’s always advisable to have a maximum amount in mind before you go to the auction.

It is also recommended that you attend at least one auction before you attempt to purchase, allowing you to soak up the atmosphere and to familiarise yourself with how the whole thing works.

2. Property View
Once you’re comfortable with the auction environment and you have chosen the auction that you wish to attend, the next essential thing to do is to request a catalogue to view the properties available and to then arrange with the auctioneer to see the properties you are interested in.

The auctioneers will have allotted times for each property. Although bidding and buying a property you’ve never seen before may sound exciting, the chances are it will prove costly one way or the other. Remember, there’s no point purchasing a house at a knock-down price if it needs knocking down.

3. Researching the Property
Make sure that you do your research thoroughly on the property and compare its price and condition to similar properties in the area that might be on sale with local estate agents. You will very often find that the guide price of auction properties are set relatively low in order to entice bidders, so have in your mind what you think the true market value of the property is, then bid accordingly.

4. Legal Matters
There is normally a legal pack available to read from the auctioneers for the property that you are interested in. It is essential that you digest this thoroughly and if you’re not sure about anything, instruct a solicitor to go over it, as there may be more issues of concern with an auction property than that of one on the open market.

5. Finances in Place
The completion period for auction properties is 28 days, so it is vital that you have your finances set up before hand, whether it’s making sure you have the cash available or a mortgage set up in principle. And you will always require a 10 per cent deposit of the property price with you on the auction day. It’s not unusual for buyers to lose their deposit because they couldn’t come up with the rest of the balance.

6. Auction Day
As well as having your 10 per cent deposit on the day, make sure you also have identification documents.

Auctions can be crowded affairs, so get there early if you want a seat. When the time comes to bid, make sure that you can be seen by the auctioneer and that he is aware of when you’re actually bidding and not scratching your nose.

7. Bide your Time while Bidding
Finally, what the whole build up comes down to, bidding for the property of your choice.
Bidding at auction is a strange sensation; it’s exhilarating and extremely daunting, especially as the pressure mounts and you are bidding for something that is popular and a number of other bidders get involved.

You have to stay as calm as possible, think clearly and bide your time while bidding. Remember to try not to exceed the maximum figure that you have set yourself, as it can be very tempting to go over budget, particularly if you’ve invested a lot of time and effort prior to auction. A good tip to avoid this is to take someone with you who will help keep you in check.

If you are bidding on a property and it fails to meet its reserve price, this doesn’t necessarily mean that this is the end of the matter. The auctioneers can still act as agents and are able to negotiate between yourselves and the vendors after the auction.

Likewise, it is sometimes possible for a deal to be tied up prior to auction, so it may be worthwhile checking this possibility out with the auctioneers beforehand.

Dan Johnson, Managing Director, comments:
"One of the best feelings you can have is when the gavel goes down and you have bought a property at auction. The feeling of getting into a bidding war and winning is euphoric. Knowing that you have just obtained a property and that it is a legally binding deal is extremely satisfying, especially if you managed to end up with a bargain."

If you’re interested in buying auction property, then start by looking at our webpage for auctioned properties for sale at forthcoming events. http://auctions.themovechannel.com/

Notes to editors:
TheMoveChannel.com is a property website that was founded in 1999 as an online resource for buying, selling and learning about property. It now receives as many as 300,000 visits per month and advertises over 50,000 properties in nearly 90 countries, which are listed by over 500 partner organisations.

For further information as well as images and interview possibilities, please contact:
Dan Johnson
Managing Director
TheMoveChannel.com
0207 952 7650

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Rio Amapas Announces Exclusive Ecological Furnishings Concept

Renown Los Angeles interior designer partners with eco luxe development in Mexico to launch environmentally friendly furnishings package, available exclusively to residents. Rio Amapas balances town and jungle and is the first and only ecological community in the Bay of Vallarta.

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico (PRWEB) October 29, 2008 — The first and only ecological community in the Bay of Vallarta is taking a stylish step towards integrating its philosophy of modern sustainable living.

In collaboration with Carlos Alberto Style Lab from Los Angeles, homeowners at Rio Amapas will preview an exciting ecological turnkey furnishings package that is exclusive to residents. Designed in harmony with this unique tropical paradise, the Rio Amapas Collection boasts many environmentally-friendly features high thread count organic hemp upholstery, limited edition halogen lighting, hand-crafted accessories from reclaimed driftwood and bamboo luxury linens sourced from one of the world’s best bedding manufacturers.

The collaboration between Rio Amapas developer Claudio Javelly and interior designer Carlos Alberto Gutierrez runs as deep at the property’s protected rainforest ravine. The lifelong friends traveled internationally as teenagers and vowed to introduce a new design perspective in their native Vallarta.

Conceived by Javelly as an environmentally responsible resort, Rio Amapas is an elite community of 20 residences situated in a tropical hillside paradise just south of the Zona Romantica. The forward-focused ecological development balances town and jungle with luxurious on-property amenities, responsible living and the security of ultimate privacy.

"I am pleased to collaborate with Carlos on this project because of his deep understanding of low-impact luxury," commented Javelly. The interior design firm’s CRATE by CA turnkey furnishings program is already widely available throughout resort markets in Puerto Vallarta and is featured at LEED certified EVO South in Los Angeles.

Rio Amapas was designed by renown architect Manuel Vizcaino. The quality and distinction built into each home is truly impressive, blending the best of natural materials with the elegance of contemporary architecture. Homes are minimally invasive, sitting above ground on pylons and are naturally ventilated by the site’s extraordinary cross breezes.

Carlos Alberto Style Lab creates furnishings solutions that provide ultimate one-stop convenience in interior design. Customizable packages include high quality branded furniture, artful accessories, bed and bath luxuries and tabletop essentials. Experience our curated approach to effortless living and complimentary White Glove Installation at http://www.CRATEbyCA.com.

"Why buy a condo when you can own a house."

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