Matt Martin Real Estate Management Saves Homeowners an Average of $141,000 in 2008

Matt Martin Real Estate Management negotiated average write-downs of $141,000 for homeowners who came to the firm for help with short sales and foreclosure prevention in 2008

Vienna, VA (PRWEB) January 31, 2009 – Matt Martin Real Estate Management of Vienna, Virginia, has successfully closed countless short sales in the Washington DC area in 2008. The average amount forgiven on each loan was $141,000.

MMREM has clients spread across 35 states, with a high concentration in Florida, California and Ohio. These short sales were part of 800 successful residential closings the real estate company recorded last year.

"We have a 92% percent success rate with our short sales," says Mitchell Johnson, Director of Business Development for Matt Martin Real Estate Management. "Interest in short sales remains strong. RealtyTrac has reported that foreclosures increased by 81 percent in 2008, with 3.2 million foreclosure filings across the country. A short sale offers homeowners an alternative to foreclosure, bankruptcy or just walking away from their homes if they can not make the payments. A short sale means selling the home for less than what is owed on the mortgage."

For the month of January 2009, Matt Martin Real Estate Management had 500 short sale listings in its inventory in the Washington DC markets, with 42 percent of those homes already under contract. The Northern Virginia real estate firm is assisting in the sale of foreclosed properties for the Department of Housing and Urban Development in Ohio and other properties nationwide. Other clients of MMREM are, multiple distressed debt purchasing firms based nationally. Matt Martin Real Estate Management works with 73,000 agents across the country.

About Matt Martin Real Estate Management

Matt Martin Real Estate Management is located in Vienna, Virginia. Founded in 2005, Matt Martin Real Estate Management is a financial servicer currently focused on consumer and lender workouts, short sales and disposition of both residential and commercial property which is in the possession of a lender as the result of foreclosure.

Matt Martin Real Estate Management includes a team of professionals who have been working in loss mitigation for 20 years and who have completed more than 10,000 short sales. They have successfully saved more then 15,000 consumers from foreclosure through numerous methods of loss mitigation.

For more information on Matt Martin Real Estate Management and foreclosed properties for sale, visit www.mmrem.com or call Mitch Johnson Director of Business Development 703-766-5777.

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New Internet Marketing Service for Demolition Contractors

Hometown Demolition Contractors has launched an Internet marketing service for locally owned demolition companies at http://www.hometowndemolitioncontractors.com. This new marketing service is designed to increase demolition jobs from homeowners and contractors using search engines like Google to find demolition contractors in their city.

Grand Rapids, Michigan (PRWEB) January 31, 2009 — A new service aims to make locally owned demolition services more "findable" on the Internet. Hometown Demolition connects high quality, locally owned demolition contractors with the homeowners, contractors, business owners, and builders that are using a search engine like Google to find a local demolition service on the Internet.

Hometown Demolition Contractors screens local demolition services across America and accepts one company per market area as a client. For each client, full-page advertisements are placed on Hometown’s highly ranked web site for demolition contractors. Hometown Demolition Contractors is the largest and most authoritative demolition marketing web site in the U.S. Hometown’s demolition clients are also marketed directly with search engines like Google, Yahoo, and MSN.

Like the general population, homeowners and contractors looking for local demolition companies are quickly transitioning from paper phone books to searching on the Internet with Google. In 2008, there were an estimated 500,000 Internet searches for demolition contractors nationwide on search engines like Google. And the number of searches is going up every year.

According to Hometown, for any locally owned demolition company to grow its business today, they need to follow their customers. Moving toward search engines with their advertising spend and away from more expensive advertising strategies like the Yellow Pages and Yellowpages.com leads to more new customers at a lower overall marketing spend.

In August of 2008, Hometown launched an internet marketing service for roll off dumpster rental services. According to their roll off clients, Hometown has been extremely successful at driving phone leads through their internet marketing strategies. New customers have been generated more effectively and at a lower cost than traditional advertising strategies like the Yellow Pages.

Austin Containers, a Hometown client in Detroit, has seen a dramatic increase in new customers. According to the owner, Dan Austin, "Hometown has revolutionized our business. We ask every new customer who calls how they got our name and at least 7 out 10 are saying ‘the internet’ or ‘Google’. In 2008, our business was up over 30% from the previous year. We’ve also been able to cut back significantly on the size of our phone book ads and Yellowpages.com. Our total marketing costs are now down about $1200 a month, but business is still way up."

Click on the Hometown Demolition Contractors link above for more information on Hometown’s Internet marketing service for demolition contractors or call 1-877-99GOOGL (877-994-6645).

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Builders at Las Vegas International Show talk "Green"

Eight single family home builders who attended the International Builders Show in Las Vegas in January 2009 voiced their real feelings about "Green," the associations that are controlling the definition of "Green," their knowledge of "Green," and where it fits into their current and future marketing agendas. Clearly confusion with the many agencies grasping for control of the issue with home builders contributed to a lack of trust, belief and usefulness to builders interviewed and their clients.

Minneapolis, MN (PRWeb)January 29, 2009– Market Resource Associates, Inc., a leading building materials market research firm has just concluded a 2-hour focus group with custom and semi-custom single family home builders from among the attendees in Las Vegas at the International Builder’s Show.

The two hour group used "Green" building as its principal topic with 8 participants geographically dispersed from the United States.

According to John Cashmore, session moderator and President of MRA®…"these folks certainly knew their stuff. It became clear early on in the group most participants considered the "shell or envelope materials in residential construction" to be the main elements where "Green Products" have the most value to their consumers and to them as a marketing tool. They also told us which manufacturers and materials they considered most "Green."

Anyone wishing to view the actual discussion guide used during the session are welcome to view it by visiting the MRA website at www.mraonline.com and clicking the link under Top News.

A complete DVD of the group as well as a full report are available for just $550 by contacting Matt Brown at MRA at 1-800-795-3056.

The next project is a comprehensive study of Remodeling Contractors in Atlanta, GA. The pre-subscription price is $295 for the report. Sponsors may add questions for an additional charge. Additional markets to be studied with remodeling contractors include Boston, Chicago, Denver, Miami, Minneapolis, San Diego & Seattle.

MRA maintains a list of over 30,000 professionals in the building materials, agriculture, lawn and garden and kitchen and bath industries.

MRA and this program have no affiliation with NAHB, IBS or any other organization or Association and is solely responsible for the content, conducting and recruiting groups from among residential home builders within the United States. This group was conducted on January 22, 2009.

MRA is a full-service market research firm specializing in the building materials, forest products, kitchen and bath and lawn and garden industries in North America. Call toll-free from the United States or Canada at 800-795-3056 for more information.

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United-Bilt Homes Announces 2008 was their Best Year to Date and Look Forward To an Even Better 2009

United-Bilt Homes growing in strength and is confident of an even stronger 2009.

Springdale, AR (PRWEB) January 31, 2009 — United-Bilt Homes (UBH) is pleased to announce that they are selling ahead of last year’s benchmark. In fact, 2008 was their best year-to-date and they are looking to an even better 2009. Maintaining their financing ability for current and future customers, UBH continues to offer stable and comprehensive lending to customers as they follow their path towards the American dream.

The President of United-Bilt Homes, Donald R. Pitts, stated, "Unlike many conventional lenders, we have financing available at attractive rates for qualified buyers. Lumber prices are at an all-time low, and we offer the highest quality homes for the best price. There’s never been a better time to buy a custom-built home."

The confidence by which Pitts and the rest of the United-Bilt Homes staff work is comforting during these tough economic times. Even with the downward slump in the housing market and the increasing negative stride in procurement of financing by the average consumer, United-Bilt Homes is still progressing in their home building and home sales efforts. The success of United-Bilt Homes’ performance rests on their domination of low risk financing and low barrier-to-entry loans. The markets in which UBH operate still maintain a prosperous job market as well as relative standards of living, which, when coupled with United-Bilt Homes’ financing options and value of purchase, it is clear why United-Bilt homes is strong in their operations and positive in their future. A key factor in UBH’s financial strength is their ability to offer 100% financing with no out-of-pocket money, no interest for six months, no points, no discounts, and no private mortgage insurance. There is no question why United-Bilt Homes remains a solid option for a great home for the money as well as a leader in the scatter lot home builder sector.

Officially incorporating in Louisiana on February 13, 1958, United-Bilt Homes grew out of a building supply business, and soon began to construct homes in the Shreveport, Louisiana area; quickly expanding into several surrounding states since its inception, United-Bilt Homes has constructed over 30,000 homes in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas. UBH has grown its reputation and customer base through specializing in on-your-land construction of new homes, while offering very competitive cost-per-unit pricing due to the fact that United-Bilt Homes and their affiliates own and operate their own lumberyard – which in-turn supply all of United-Bilt Homes’ building projects. This vertical integration and ability to buy materials in bulk directly from suppliers enables United-Bilt Homes to pass unsurpassed savings and quality onto their consumer. Moreover, United-Bilt Homes’ financial services facilitate their buyer’s ability to afford a custom-built home built on their land. Qualified buyers have the ability to purchase a home with no money down, no payments for 6 months, no fees or points, and receive insurance for their first year of ownership.

With field sales offices in Arkansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas consumers have the ability to still purchase a solid, stick built home on then-land or the land they purchase with highly competitive financing. There is no telling how the new economic climate will affect the buying power of the average consumer but one thing is for certain, United-Bilt Homes will be there to offer their superior products and services for decades to come. It will then be the consumer and their researched intelligence which pilot their purchase decision towards United-Bilt Homes and the homes they build. With multiple options for savings and strength of their build, United-Bilt Homes incorporates such building options as the use of James Hardie® fiber cement siding or brick, trim and soffits, as well as the Advantech® flooring system and architectural shingles.

United-Bilt also offers multiple foundation options (depending on customer need) including conventional crawl space, pilings or slab. In addition to the superior materials, United-Bilt sets itself apart from many builders with its construction management. Not only does United-Bilt Homes have local oversight over the construction of the buyer’s home, but also corporate management of each home. By utilizing state-of-the-art technology, local construction managers, and area managers to ensure the home is built to the highest level of quality and customer satisfaction United-Bilt Homes is able to maintain their industry superiority.

For additional information please contact Susan Idlet at 479.872.3811 or visit www.ubh.com.

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Matt Martin Real Estate Management Saves $141,000 per Family in Short Sales

Matt Martin Real Estate Management negotiated average write-downs of $141,000 for homeowners who came to the firm for help with short sales and foreclosure prevention in 2008. As the nation’s largest facilitator of short sales, Matt Martin Real Estate Management has completed more than 10,000 short sales.

Vienna, VA (PRWEB) January 31, 2009 — The professionals at Matt Martin Real Estate Management have completed more than 10,000 short sales in the past two decades. In 2008, their average write-down was $141, 000 per family.

Last year’s sales were spread across 35 states, with a high concentration in Florida, California and Ohio. Short sales were part of 800 successful residential closings the real estate company recorded last year.

For the month of January 2009, Matt Martin Real Estate Management had 500 listings in its inventory, with 42 percent of those homes already under contract. The Northern Virginia real estate firm is managing the sale of foreclosed properties for the Department of Housing and Urban Development in Ohio and other properties nationwide. These other properties are held by Asset Management Holdings LLC, a distressed debt purchasing firm based in Sarasota Florida. Matt Martin Real Estate Management works with 250 agents across the country.

"We have a 92 percent success rate with our short sales," says Mitchell Johnson, director of business development for Matt Martin real Estate Management. "Interest in short sales remains strong. RealtyTrac has reported that foreclosures increased by 81 percent in 2008, with 3.2 million foreclosure filings across the country. A short sale offers homeowners an alternative to foreclosure, bankruptcy or just walking away from their homes if they can not make the payments. A short sale means selling the home for less than what is owed on the mortgage."

About Matt Martin Real Estate Management

Matt Martin Real Estate Management is a division of Matt Martin Real Estate, Inc., of McLean, Virginia. Founded in 2000, Matt Martin Real Estate specializes in consumer and lender workouts, short sales and disposition of both residential and commercial property which is in the possession of a lender as the result of foreclosure.

Matt Martin Real Estate Management includes a team of professionals who have been working in loss mitigation for 20 years. They have successfully saved more then 15,000 consumers from foreclosure through numerous methods of loss mitigation.

For more information on Matt Martin Real Estate Management and foreclosed properties for sale, visit www.mmrem.com or call Mitch Johnson Director of Business Development 703-766-5777.

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Arizona Firm’s Loan Modification Program Offers Help To Struggling Homeowners

As more and more homeowners search for solutions to their housing problems, Arizona Loan Modification firm AdjustMyLoan.com offers an affordable loan modification program designed to lower their clients monthly mortgage payments. With NO UPFRONT FEE’S and a FREE LOAN MODIFICATION CONSULATION, AdjustMyLoan.com is stopping the Arizona foreclosure crisis one home at a time!

(PRWEB) January 31, 2009 — Arizona homeowners are still feeling the crunch from the housing bubble that hit the country in early 2007. Unable to make ends meet, many have tried a real estate short sale or lost their home to foreclosure with massive damage done to their credit. As the sub-prime meltdown takes its toll, many foreclosure experts believe a new wave of foreclosures is right around the corner as adjustable rate mortgages begin resetting and homeowner’s teaser rates readjust. Currently, Arizona ranks #3 in the country for foreclosures according to Realtytrac.com.

The Arizona Loan Modification professionals at AdjustMyloan.com offer a promising solution to homeowners at risk of losing their home to foreclosure. An Arizona Loan Modification is the recasting or re-adjustment of a homeowner’s current mortgage terms in order to lower their monthly mortgage payment, avoid foreclosure, and maintain their credit. One typically sees modifications of interest rate, length of loan, and principal amount owed all resulting in lower monthly mortgage payments. A lender would choose to complete an Arizona Loan Modification if the cost of doing so was less than the cost of foreclosure or short sale.

The Arizona Loan Modification team at AML consists of highly trained loan modification negotiators, processors, compliance officers, paralegals, customer service managers, and a real estate attorney with extensive TILA, RESPA, and state lending law experience. AdjustMyLoan.com has a strategic advantage over the competition due to the fact that they have contacts with most major lenders due to the fact that they recruited negotiators directly from the same banks they negotiate with.

Free Arizona Loan Modification Consultations And No Upront Fees!

AdjustMyLoan.com offers free Arizona Loan Modification consultations to every homeowner interested in learning more about how a loan modification can help them avoid foreclosure, and they never charge an upfront fee for their service. Adjust My Loan’s Arizona Loan Modification program is designed to audit, package, propose, and negotiate a complete loan modification from start to finish in the fastest time possible. They get the results you need when you need them and only take on a file after an extensive pre-qualification process. "Our goal is to help as many homeowners as we can while at the same time maintaining tight control over our pre-qualification and negotiating process" says Cody Sperber one of the managers at AdjustMyLoan.com. "It is difficult for us to see these fly-by-night loan modification companies popping up telling homeowners anything they need to hear in order to collect some outrageous upfront fee from them. Our whole system is designed to pre-qualify the homeowner into a manageable loan modification program that is realistic and achievable and we only earn our fee if we complete the loan modification for our client" Sperber adds.

The loan modification processes begins with a free consultation, a complete pre-qualification, and if a file is accepted, AML handles all negotiation and communication with the lenders. Unlike other Arizona Loan Modification companies, the professionals at Adjust My Loan keep negotiating until they reach a reasonable offer. Sperber and his team have negotiated interest rates as low as 2.5% and have successfully postponed hundreds of foreclosures from happening.

The real estate crisis has caused a significant rise in foreclosures, and subsequently in fly-by-night loan modification firms looking to take advantage of homeowners already in a bad financial situation. The Loan Modification Professionals at www.AdjustMyLoan.com remain one of the most ethical and reliable loan modification firms in Arizona and want to earn your business. Call toll free 1-800-557-7573 or 480-968-5626 and receive a FREE LOAN MODIFICATION CONSULTATION TODAY. Also visit our state of the art website / blog http://www.AdjustMyLoan.com.

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Toll Brothers’ Huntingdon Place, a Brand New Luxury Apartment Community in Huntingdon Valley, is Now Leasing

With Its Fabulous Location and Resort-Style Amenities, Huntingdon Place Is Fast Becoming the Most Sought-After Apartment Residence in the Area

(Vocus) January 30, 2009 — Set amidst beautifully landscaped grounds and lush plantings, Toll Brothers’ Huntingdon Place is a distinctive new residence offering the most luxurious apartment living in Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania. Prospective residents here can choose from an array of unique floorplan designs, each drenched in elegant details and high-end features. These spacious one- and two-bedroom homes, many with dens and lofts, range from 1,100 to over 2,000 square feat and feature gourmet kitchens with hardwood floors, granite countertops, and GE appliances; large master bedroom suites with lavish baths; private balconies with views of the beautiful grounds; full-size washers and dryers; roomy closets; and much more.

Located within walking distance of the Bethayres Train Station, the R-3 line, and major routes of travel, Huntingdon Place offers easy access to Center City Philadelphia, Manhattan, and the Jersey shore. Nearby, residents can enjoy a wide variety of shopping, dining, cultural, and entertainment venues. But you may never want to leave home!

When you reside at Huntingdon Place in Montgomery County, you will find a wealth of recreational opportunities right at your doorstep. Fabulous amenities include a relaxing indoor heated pool; a whirlpool; an onsite fitness center with the latest in cardio and weight equipment; and beautiful, scenic walking trails. Gas heat, gas cooking, water, and garage parking are included, as are lawn care, snow removal, and exterior home maintenance. The 24-hour lobby attendant has controlled elevator access to the building and the parking garage. Children will attend highly rated Lower Moreland schools. And, in keeping with the community’s friendly and welcoming atmosphere, residents are permitted to keep up to two cats.

Huntingdon Place was designed and created by Toll Brothers, the nation’s leading builder of luxury homes. You’ll find the community to be a perfect reflection of the quality, value, and luxury that Toll Brothers is known for.

Visit Huntingdon Place soon to reserve your preferred apartment. To learn more, call 215-938-8981, or visit us online at TollBrothers.com.

This is not an offering where prohibited by law.

CONTACT:
Kira McCarron
(215) 938-8000

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Capmark Arranges $3.4 Million to Refinance Hibiscus Mobile Home Community in Mount Dora, Florida

Capmark Finance Inc. (Capmark Finance) originated $3,400,000 in fixed-rate, permanent debt through its Fannie Mae DUS® program for the refinance of Hibiscus Mobile Home Community, an age-restricted "55-plus" manufactured home community in Mount Dora, Fla.

Mount Dora, FL (Vocus) January 30, 2009 — Capmark Finance Inc. (Capmark Finance) originated $3,400,000 in fixed-rate, permanent debt through its Fannie Mae DUS® program for the refinance of Hibiscus Mobile Home Community, an age-restricted "55-plus" manufactured home community in Mount Dora, Fla. The 80-percent LTV loan featured a fixed rate of 6.15 percent with a 10-year term and 30-year amortization.

Located on nearly 15 acres at 1 Hibiscus Avenue, Hibiscus Mobile Home Community is a 153-space community comprised of 144 manufactured home sites, eight RV sites and one single-family home. Amenities include a clubhouse, shuffleboard, laundry facility and storage area. The property is 99 percent occupied.

Assistant Vice President Vincent M. Langan of Capmark’s Birmingham, Ala., office originated the transaction for borrower Hibiscus Florida Properties LLC. The borrower has the ability to place additional financing on the property via Fannie Mae’s supplemental loan program.
"Vincent Langan, our loan officer at Capmark, was extremely courteous, efficient, and thorough in his handling of the refinance of our mobile home park," said Richard and Karen Stewart, principals of Hibiscus Florida Properties LLC.
"Our transaction was complicated; and he and Capmark kept us on track, handled many tricky details, and closed our loan on exactly the projected date, for the projected amount, and with terms even better than were first quoted. We are extremely pleased to recommend Vincent and Capmark highly."

About Capmark®:

Capmark is a diversified company that provides a broad range of financial services to investors in commercial real estate-related assets. Capmark has three core businesses: lending and mortgage banking, investments and funds management, and loan servicing. Capmark operates in North America, Europe and Asia.

Capmark Finance Inc., the U.S. real estate lending and mortgage banking operations of Capmark, has access to multiple capital sources and offers a full range of financing solutions and resources. Capmark Finance is a direct lender, a correspondent for insurance companies, pension funds and other capital markets conduits and one of the leading approved lenders for Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and HUD/FHA.

With a servicing portfolio of approximately $363.2 billion as of Sept. 30, 2008 Capmark Finance is one of the industry’s leading loan servicers.

Capmark Investments LP, the investments and funds management operation of Capmark, is an established manager of equity real estate and mortgage-related investments in the public and private markets with approximately $9.8 billion in investments under management as of Sept. 30, 2008.

For more information about Capmark, visit www.capmark.com.

Capmark Finance Licenses: CA: CA Dept of Corporations Finance Lender and Broker License (lending) and CA Dept of Real Estate, Real Estate Broker License #00398180 (brokering); MI: Capmark Finance Inc., Michigan Real Estate Broker, Phone 248-208-3460; NV: Capmark Finance Inc., 200 S. Virginia St., Suite 800-Office #804, Reno, NV, Phone 775-686-2490; NY: Capmark Finance Inc., New York Real Estate Broker.

©2009 Capmark Financial Group Inc. All rights reserved.

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New Consumer Loan Modification Guide Offers Hope to Homeowners in Need

Consumer Hope Center publicly announces the release of its safe, easy-to-use and affordable guide which walks homeowners through the loan modification process.

Beverly Hills, CA (PRWEB) January 30, 2009 — Home foreclosure in the U.S. has reached epidemic proportions, and one of the nation’s hardest hit communities, spanning three counties in Southern California, will be the first to hear about a viable solution. Founders of a new Web site, Consumerhopecenter.com, designed specifically for homeowners facing loss, plan to discuss their solution this Saturday from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm on their local 93.5 FM’s "Beat of the Community" radio talk show.

Consumer Hope Center (CHC) also announces their public invitation to participate in what they are calling, "The One Million Saved Homes Challenge." Participants who join receive free information and resources regarding foreclosure prevention, as well as around the clock access to an online support forum where homeowners can post questions regarding their situation and receive timely answers.

The goal is to protect, strengthen and promote homeownership by giving American homeowners the tools and support to stop foreclosure. By assisting, educating, and improving communication amongst homeowners and lenders, Consumer Hope Center aims to prevent 1 million anticipated foreclosures across the nation. Participation is free. For details, visit Consumerhopecenter.com.

Founders of the site have designed a step-by-step consumer guide, "New Beginnings,", to help the homeowner take control of their mortgage. And they’re passionate about their work. They have identified a growing problem of home loss in America, and believe the solution is an affordable consumer guide specifically for homeowners facing foreclosure. And it is now available to consumers at a fraction of what they may otherwise pay other companies to renegotiate their loans for them.

Statistics show that one in ten homeowners in the U.S. are now in default with their lender. Experts predict that in the next 12-18 months that number will double to more than 20 million households, with many others on the verge. This is nearing epidemic proportions, say industry professionals.

With the fear of foreclosure and the threat of losing their homes, many homeowners are feeling discouraged and hopeless. Fortunately, Consumerhopecenter.com has developed an easy and affordable way to throw them a lifeline.

New Beginnings is a safe, simple and affordable guide that explains the entire loan modification process in easy-to-understand language. It walks the homeowner through what a loan modification is, who would need it, and how to successfully apply for a loan modification. It shows them how to complete the forms and applications provided to them, write effective hardship letters to their lenders, and gather the documents required by their lender. Owners will learn how to successfully negotiate with their lenders for new, lower mortgage payments that will meet their personal budget. Many homeowners are wasting a lot of money, time and energy trying to modify their loans by hiring 3rd party companies, say the guide’s authors. New Beginnings places the homeowner in control of the loan modification process, drastically increasing their chances of a successful outcome with their lender.

The management team at Consumerhopecenter.com and Loanhopecenter.com is made up of an elite group of people possessing years of real estate, mortgage, legal and loan modification experience. The Center believes this is the perfect resource for homeowners in need.

"Plain and simple, Consumer Hope Center was formed to help people help themselves, one loan modification at a time," says Dani Shaker, principal and co-founder of the site. "We want to give every American who is in trouble with their house payments, both help and hope, and keep it truly affordable at the same time."

About Consumer Hope Center:
In light of the current foreclosure crisis in this country, a team of professionals decided to form Consumer Hope Center, Inc. in order to educate and guide the American homeowner toward saving their home.

CHC is comprised of an elite group of professionals with over thirty years of combined real estate, banking, legal and lending experience, making them the ideal resource for those in need of loan modification assistance. Versed in lending institutions’ internal operating system and loan modification process, they know what to look for in order to approve an application. The team has gathered and compiled insider tips that will help consumers save thousands of dollars, and most importantly, their homes.

For more information or to schedule an interview, please Contact:

Contact:
David Manshoory
269 S. Beverly Dr. Suite #371
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
(310) 666-2949

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Economic Conditions Spur Metro Brokers Office Expansion

Colorado-based Metro Brokers Real Estate, Inc. announces 12 new real estate offices opened in 2008 and 5 more new office locations have been approved in January of 2009

Denver, CO (Vocus) January 30, 2009 — Some 33 years ago, Jimmy Carter was president of the United States. Interest rates were as high as 20%, inflation as high as 16% and unemployment hovered around 10% with the DOW at 800. Add to that the energy crisis, the Iran Hostage ordeal and the cold war, which had reached epic heights with Russia. The more things change, the more things stay the same. The good news was the first "Star Wars" movie was released. Disco and "Saturday Night Live" was a hit. At that same time in Colorado, six innovative commercial real estate brokers started up a new kind of real estate company. They were simply tired of surrendering all their hard-earned commissions to large, management-run real estate organizations. They wanted to be independent, yet unified under a single brand, sharing marketing and business expenses. Metro Brokers was born.

Like coal turning to diamonds, during times of great pressure, beautiful products are the end result. Metro Brokers was started during what many may recall as some of the worst times ever in American history. One of the remaining six founding members, Larry Carr, describes what it was like back then. ”The Denver market was just terrible,” says Carr. Yet, 33 years later Metro Brokers membership is close to 1700 brokers and associates strong, a long way from its humble beginning of six commercial real estate brokers. And once again, Metro Brokers is growing.

Even given the enormity of issues facing the real estate industry, Metro Brokers finds itself on a growth pattern. The year 2008 found Metro Brokers approving and opening 12 new locations throughout the state of Colorado. "2008 was one of the fastest office growth patterns in recent years," says Barb Figal, Membership Coordinator for Metro Brokers. These locations included Boulder County, Breckenridge, Brighton Professionals, Denver Core, Dillon, Fort Collins, Littleton Town Centre, Longmont, Longmont Downtown, Loveland, Stapleton Plaza, and Sterling. There is no question that at Metro Brokers, history is repeating itself and the growth spurt continues with approved applications for January of 2009 in Conifer, Brighton, Westminster, Boulder and Colorado Springs.

"Metro Brokers continues to be an unsung Real Estate success story in the state of Colorado," says Maria Cook, Executive Director for Metro Brokers. "Our combined brokerages have held the number two market share position in Denver against larger franchises with far more brokers in their organizations." As it was then and is now, it is one of the largest 100% broker-owned organizations in the entire country. Although classified as a franchise, Metro Brokers has really operated as a marketing and trademark association for its brokers. Instead of a percentage-based franchise fee off the top of all commissions, each Metro Broker pays only a flat monthly fee of $80.00. These fees pay for television and internet marketing as well as a myriad of technology tools. But don’t take my word for it – I personally invite you to visit MetroBrokersOnline.com, MetroBrokersTV.com, MetroBrokersMobile.com and JoinMetroBrokers.com.

"When times are fat,” says Kirby Smith, Metro Brokers 2009 president elect, ”anybody can make it. But we are back to the basics, back to being fundamental business people and Metro Brokers makes as much sense today as it did 33 years ago."

About Metro Brokers Real Estate

Metro Brokers Real Estate, Inc. is an association of independent real estate brokers who specialize in Colorado residential, commercial and investment properties. Metro Brokers’ 90 office location network of 1,700 highly caring, experienced real estate professionals have been helping buyers and sellers make the most of their real estate transactions since 1976. Unlike most other real estate companies, Metro Brokers, Inc. is wholly owned and controlled by its brokers. For more information please visit http://www.MetroBrokersTV.com.

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