Allure Las Vegas to Auction Ten High-Rise Residences

Allure Las Vegas, a 41-story residential condominium tower, will hold a special public auction of ten luxury high-rise units on Saturday, April 18 at 1:00 p.m. Presented by Auction One Las Vegas, this unique, seller-initiated public auction provides the opportunity for interested buyers to purchase a high-rise residence at greatly reduced prices.

Las Vegas, NV (PRWEB) March 31, 2009 — Allure Las Vegas, a 41-story residential condominium tower, will hold a special public auction of ten luxury high-rise units on Saturday, April 18 at 1:00 p.m. Presented by Auction One Las Vegas, this unique, seller-initiated public auction provides the opportunity for interested buyers to purchase a high-rise residence at greatly reduced prices.

"We only have ten units available for sale through this special process," said Sarah Prinsloo, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Allure Las Vegas. "These luxury residences are part of a limited group of previously cancelled purchase contracts, wherein the buying parties forfeited a significant portion of their deposits when they cancelled. Thus, Allure’s developer is able to offer these units for sale again at great prices."

Strategically located with easy access to Interstate 15, Las Vegas Blvd. and downtown at 200 West Sahara Avenue, the ten Allure residences for auction include studio, one, two and three bedroom residences which range in size from 662 to more than 1,800 square feet.

Allure has been leading the way in luxury high-rise closings. A recent Deutsch Bank report cited Allure as being the most active closer in the past two months and one of only four residential high-rise projects in the resort corridor actively engaged in the closing process.

Allure has remained a leader in sales and closings through their innovative sales and marketing initiatives and competitive pricing. The luxury high-rise development continues to utilize new and inventive sales mechanisms.

"We have had tremendous success with our other sales programs and are always looking for creative new ways to attract buyers and deliver value," said Alan Schachtman, Senior Vice President and Principal of the Fifield Companies. "Our seller-initiated public auction gives us another opportunity to emphasize the great value that can be found at Allure"

Greg Harelson, 30 year veteran of the industry and Auction One Las Vegas Owner and Auctioneer said, "A public auction is an innovative and exciting way to put high-rise home ownership back in the hands of interested buyers. It’s truly a win-win situation for both the developer and the buyer as it not only provides a competitive pricing environment for interested homeowners but also creates increased enthusiasm and energy in the market."

The auction is free and open to the public. Interested buyers may register either by calling an Allure agent at 702-699-8998 or on line at www.auctiononelasvegas.com or at the live on site auction. The auction will take place Saturday, April 18 in Penthouse #4001 at Allure Las Vegas.

To view the units for auction and to receive an extensive property information package with auction terms and conditions, visit www.auctiononelasvegas.com. Additionally, units for auction will be available for viewing at 11:00 a.m. on the day of the auction. Winning bidders are required to have a 15% down payment.

In addition to spacious floor plans, Allure offers, resident storage, valet parking and 24-hour security and wi-fi in all of the public spaces including the spacious outdoor pool deck. Allure has a fiber backbone so all units enjoy a large bandwidth connection available for video and data. Allure is the only completed high-rise residential development in Las Vegas featuring feng shui design.

Allure also offers something unique to this community; Allure Now™, the luxury condominium’s signature concierge service. The service aims to provide residents with a personal assistant and lifestyle management expert, and offers everything from assistance with moving in and furnishings to tee times and dinner reservations.

Allure is a project of The Fifield Companies, in a joint venture with CB Richard Ellis-Strategic Partners, ASF Realty and ABF, Inc. – an Andrew Fonfa investment company.
One of the nation’s premier developers of luxury high-rise condominiums, rental apartments and urban office towers, The Fifield Companies has earned a reputation for creating superb living and office environments in some of the country’s most renowned locations, including Chicago, Ft. Lauderdale, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Las Vegas and Honolulu. Fifield has developed and built more than 50 projects in the United States worth more than $4 billion. The company also has 10 additional projects under development worth an estimated $1.4 billion.

For information about Allure, visit the website at www.AllureLasVegas.com or the on-site sales office and models, or call 702.699.8998. The sales office is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m.

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Savvy Dubai Property Developers Create Fractional Ownership Options

Property on a worldwide scale has plummeted and sales resistance grows from consumers. One new trend that some developers are turning to is to repackage a luxury residence into a fractional ownership offering, allowing each smaller investor the opportunity to have real equity in a vacation home in destination resorts such as Dubai. Michael J. Tolan Explains.

Dubai (PRWEB) March 31, 2009 — Property on a worldwide scale has plummeted and sales resistance grows from consumers. One new trend that some developers are turning to is to repackage a luxury residence into a fractional ownership offering, allowing each smaller investor the opportunity to have real equity in a vacation home in destination resorts such as Dubai. Michael J. Tolan explains…

Fractional Ownership Provides Potential Boom in Recession

As property values plummet, fractional ownership offers developers and consumers a breath of fresh air. Consumers get real value, and developers are able to appeal to a wider audience, making the whole package affordable and profitable for all parties.

Is Dubai Real Estate set to Boom again through Fractional Ownership?

In the wake of the global financial crisis, real estate has taken the brunt of the consumer chill.

Surveys indicate that many end users are simply waiting for the prices to fall further, while some indication is the fractional ownership space will actually enjoy a renaissance.

Many developers in areas such as Dubai and even Cyprus have been hit hard as projected values have plummeted and financing has dried up.

Fractional ownership may be one formula that offers a win-win to the developer and consumer.

First of all the consumer will acquire a luxury residence for the time of year they could actually use it, while sharing the capital outlay with up to 12 other families, who in turn, own a real slice of the equity in the asset.

Properties using this scheme that provide hotel style management will cater to the wishes of consumers who only want to see their investment grow over the years, while enjoying the usage of their vacation home annually.

Unlike timeshare, fractional ownership actually provides an easy exit clause, should the buyer wish to sell on at a later stage, with a long term view of having the property increase in value. The caliber of properties that will enjoy a renaissance must be top end in design and amenities, said Michael J. Tolan,Ceo of World Class Group.

The property should be a location of desired annual vacations and other areas such as Malaysia and Thailand also hold much promise.

The developer has the opportunity to open up a market never before available, and by dividing the cost of the asset to more members or property partners, makes it more saleable and much more attractive. This requires a unique marketing formula than traditional real estate, but the rewards are appetizing.

There are various legal schemes to apply these principles, and consumers should insist that an independent trustee is in place to protect the covenant of the agreement throughout the duration of the ownership.

"Fractional Ownership could be the answer that provides both developers and consumers with the perfect formula for today’s appetite for value for money, and a fabulous lifestyle option." added Tolan.

Michael J. Tolan is a consultant based in Dubai, with over 15 years of shared ownership experience. He is CEO of World Class Group.

For further information, contact: 00971 50 157 2321

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Saint Joseph Real Estate Company Announces New Website

One Home Realty, Ltd. is now pleased to offer a web experience that truly delivers upon the needs of today’s home buyers and sellers: Find One Home. A dependable and user-friendly portal to the Saint Joseph Real Estate market, Find One Home also serves as a one-stop destination for information about the Saint Joseph lifestyle, MLS search tools, and automated email home listings updates.

Saint Joseph, Missouri (PRWEB) March 31, 2009 — One Home Realty, Ltd., a leading real estate company serving the St. Joseph, Missouri area, proudly announced the launch of its new website, Find One Home. Integrating the latest home search technology with top-tier client tools and customer service, the company is now pleased to offer a web experience that truly delivers upon the needs of today’s home buyers and sellers.

Find One Home is a dependable and user-friendly portal to the St. Joseph Real Estate market. It also serves as a one-stop destination for information about the Saint Joseph lifestyle. Visitors to the site are provided with vivid descriptions and substantial information about local schools, shopping, entertainment, and churches. All of these helpful resources are contained in the "Concierge" section, which is easy for those considering relocating to the area to bookmark and reference.

Find One Home’s St. Joseph MLS feature is tied into their "One Perfect Match" program, which automatically sends out email listings updates whenever a new property fitting the match criteria provided goes on the market. Home buyers can also easily view available active properties, ranging from remarkable historic homes to exquisite new homes. Additional technology-based services for home buyers offered by One Home Realty include a text-messaging system where detailed information on any home listed by the company can be received via SMS by simply texting from a cell phone to the address provided on the "For Sale" sign.

Home sellers will also find exciting resources on Find One Home. Details about One Home Realty’s prevalent listings campaign on Realtor.Com, as well as their "One Home Makeover" program are easily accessed through the website. This is a section of Find One Home that anyone looking to sell their Saint Joseph home will find reassuring and useful to know to know about.

For more information about the residential and commercial real estate services provided by One Home Realty through Find One Home, please visit http://www.findonehome.com or call 816-232-4111.

About One Home Realty, Ltd.:
Founded in 2004 by Realtors Ed and Ashley Stroud, One Home Realty is a real estate company providing comprehensive services to those buying and selling homes in the St. Joseph, Missouri area. They are committed to provide a high level of insight, experience, and customer service to ensure highly successful home purchases and sales. One Home Realty’s team of St. Joseph Realtors also serve the nearby communities of Savannah, Gower, Agency, and Summerhill.

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NUMMATUS Captures Attention of Potential Commercial Real Estate Investors

NUMMATUS Investments opens up commercial real estate investing to people who have traditionally invested in residential real estate or the stock market. Through commercial real estate, investors diversify their portfolios and benefit with cash flow, substantial tax advantages, and appreciation potential.

San Jose, CA (PRWEB) March 31, 2009 — Nummatus Investments announced that it is now sponsoring investor groups to buy commercial real estate not previously afforded most individual investors. Individual investors can now own high-quality commercial real estate anywhere in the country and realize all the benefits large investors have enjoyed for years.

"In addition to high net worth individuals, we now offer accredited and sophisticated investors a no-hassle way to buy, hold, and benefit from commercial real estate," stated Larry Glick, Nummatus Investment’s co-founder and Principal Investor. Mr. Glick is also the Principal of Guarantee Funding Company, a company he established over a decade ago to help businesses and real estate developers improve their cash flow.

Commercial real estate investing is a natural progression for people that own residential income properties and ideal for those needing to diversify their retirement accounts. Potential investors complete a two-page questionnaire and are interviewed to determine suitability, goals, and risk tolerance. Investors meeting basic criteria are provided with a Private Placement Memorandum detailing, among other things, sources and uses of capital, risks, objectives, and management plan.

"A network of private funding sources and preferred commercial lenders allow us to leverage investors’ dollars," says Mr. Glick. Before the credit crisis, 20% down was commonplace – now, commercial lenders are requiring down payments of up to 50%. Mr. Glick continues, "The credit situation and tighter lending criteria make it necessary to bring individual investors together so they have the same opportunities as the big investors."

Nummatus Investments also co-sponsors commercial real estate investments with other veterans of the business. One such co-sponsor is Mr. Cherif Medawar, a real estate investor with over 20 years of experience and founder of the Institute of Commercial Real Estate. "We are proud and honored to have a person of Mr. Medawar’s caliber co-sponsor some of our investments," stated Mr. Glick. He continued, "Such co-sponsors strengthen our position with sellers and lenders and enhance credibility for the investors who entrust us with their capital."

All investments start with a calculation of risk. "By methodically screening available properties and then fully analyzing potential investments through comprehensive and independent due diligence, our clients can be confident in their choice of Nummatus Investments," stated Mr. Glick, who asserts, "Our clients can rest comfortably knowing all details have been addressed by attorneys and third-party experts and advisors who are independent of the transaction."

Sometimes referred to as syndications, the investor groups sponsored by Nummatus Investments may include just two investors or as many as 15 to 20 or more, depending on the value of the investment and size of the offering units (regulations limit the number of investors per group). Each investor group is organized as a Limited Liability Company with a managing member, typically the sponsor. Dedicated property managers and accountants are retained to ensure each property is brought to its highest and best use and performs as expected. The managing member reports to the investors on a regular basis. All details, including membership, acquisition, member rights and duties, and dissolution of assets, are spelled out in formal Operating Agreements.

Nummatus Investments real estate syndications, which are not securities, differ from Tenants In Common (TICS) and Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITS). For example, TIC investments are treated by many sponsors as securities because they meet the definition of securities in most states. Still, some sponsors sell them as a real estate investment not subject to state security laws. TICS also have a limited number of investors. REITS, on the other hand, are companies that own and manage multiple income-producing properties. REITS must have at least 100 shareholders and most are available as securities that can be purchased on the major exchanges; they clearly fall within the securities laws.

Nummatus Investments real estate syndications provide safe, hassle-free investments through professional and experienced sponsors. Additional benefits include higher returns with minimized risk and time for investors. Substantial tax advantages may be realized and self-directed retirement funds can be used for diversification.

For additional information, contact Larry Glick, Principal Investor, at (408) 629-3921 or visit www.NUMMATUS.com where you can subscribe to The Nummatus Letter and receive current special reports.

About Nummatus Investments:
Operating per Regulation D of the Securities Act of 1933, Nummatus Investments sponsors and co-sponsors commercial real estate investments for high net worth individuals and accredited and sophisticated investors in the United States, Puerto Rico, and U.S. Virgin Islands.

Contact:
Larry Glick, Principal Investor
Nummatus Investments
408-629-3921

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Prospect Smarter Announces RealEstate.com, REALTORS® as a New Enthusem.com Customer

RealEstate.com, REALTORS® adopts the Enthusem personalized PRINTED greeting card system for over 1,100 agents.

Tampa, FL (PRWEB) March 31, 2009 — Prospect Smarter Inc., announced today an agreement to provide their Enthusem product to be a sales and marketing catalyst for RealEstate.com, REALTORS®. The Enthusem product will allow RealEstate.com, REALTORS®’s 1,100 agents to access the web portal anywhere throughout the country so they can create and send printed cards to prospective home buyers and sellers with their own personal design and message.

Steven Tingiris, Founder of Prospect Smarter could not be happier with the success of Enthusem and the newly formed relationship with Realestate.com, REALTORS®. "Enthusem was created to be an instigator of personalized communications. There is no better opportunity to prove this out in the real estate market. We look forward to working together with the RealEstate.com, REALTORS® team to provide more cost efficient ways to reach prospects and customers and create valuable relationships."

Bruce Walker, Director of Marketing for RealEstate.com, REALTORS® is excited about sharing Enthusem with the team, "So many drip campaigns are created for mass mailings, distribution lists and group sends that we’ve lost touch with the single touch that can be so powerful. Enthusem makes this very easy as it combines the appeal of offline and online media. The concept is wonderfully simple, but still quite dynamic in the way it is executed."

About Enthusem: Enthusem makes sending personalized PRINTED greeting cards as easy as sending an email. Even better, like an email, Enthusem cards can include attachments. That’s right; you can attach electronic files like videos, PDFs or web pages to printed greeting cards – and get email alerts when the files are viewed.

If that’s not enough, you can also use any image you want for the front of the card, you can write your own personalize message, you can buy and send cards one-at-a-time and you can try Enthusem for free.

Contact Angela Medlar for more information: (813)-321-1402

REALTOR® — A registered collective membership mark that identifies a real estate professional who is a member of the National Association of REALTORS® and subscribes to its strict Code of Ethics.

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Custom Made Home Furnishings, Kitchen Cabinets, Bathroom Vanities, Factory Direct Wholesale Furniture

Custom made hardwood furniture factory direct. The full line of home furnishings and accessories they are manufacturing ranges from bathroom vanities, kitchen cabinets, bedroom furniture, dining room furniture, kids furniture, living room furniture, office furniture, outdoor furniture, patio furniture, hardwood flooring, window shutters and house doors.

Jepara, Indonesia (PRWEB) March 31, 2009 — CV Architectural Manufacturing "CV A.M." http://architecturalmanufacturing.com is opening its doors to its new online factory direct furniture store, Kitchen – Tables – Furniture, http://kitchentablesfurniture.com

CV A.M. started out as American TradUR Company http://www.tradur.com owned by entrepreneur Glenn Madden in January, 2002. Initially Glenn was sourcing the furniture from existing Indonesian furniture factories. There have been a lot of changes the past two years. One was the recent name change of American TradUR Company to East Indies TradUR. But the changes did not stop with just a face lift and name change.

Dealing with other factories has its problems. The quality is not always what you want. Glenn Maddens strategy is to build the best furniture in the world made the way artisans built the famous antique furniture of years gone by. Two years ago after years of continued small problems Glenn with his wife and long time friend began setting up their own factory, CV Architectural Manufacturing.

The full line of home furnishings and accessories they are manufacturing ranges from bathroom vanities, kitchen cabinets, bedroom furniture, dining room furniture, kids furniture, living room furniture, office furniture, outdoor furniture, patio furniture, hardwood flooring, window shutters and house doors. The products will be distributed factory direct from Jepara Indonesia from their new web site, Kitchen – Tables – Furniture. The line of their products is not limited to any one product, style or line. CV A.M. custom builds anything wooden, made from Teak or Mahogany wood that will fit into a shipping container. CV A.M. designers works with each client creating 3D renditions of the client’s ideas before construction starts.

For the past two years CV A.M. has primarily been producing a private line of kitchen and bathroom cabinets for a group out of Tulsa Oklahoma. Through the backing and support of this group they have nearly achieved the goals of Glenn to build the best furniture in the world.

Recent clients have referred to the furniture as "Art". The carvings that are hand chiseled into their hardwood furniture are done by artisans with skills that have been passed on from father to son for generations.

CV A.M. expects to triple its production over the next year while maintaining the same hand made quality they have reached over the past two years. CV A.M. offers free 3D design services with every order. CV A.M. accepts projects from both home builders and individuals remodeling for home improvement.

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Buckhead Eye Care and Optique Opens This Summer at The Aramore

Kairos Development Corporation is pleased to welcome Buckhead Eye Care and Optique to the Aramore. The boutique, which will be in a central location in the Aramore building on Peachtree Road will offer primary eye care services such as eye exams, eye glass fittings, contact lens fittings and Lasik consultations. The office, which will open by June, will provide patients with the latest, most up-to-date equipment available.

Atlanta, GA (Vocus) March 31, 2009 — Kairos Development Corporation is pleased to welcome Buckhead Eye Care and Optique to the Aramore. The boutique, which will be in a central location in the Aramore building on Peachtree Road will offer primary eye care services such as eye exams, eye glass fittings, contact lens fittings and Lasik consultations. The office, which will open by June, will provide patients with the latest, most up-to-date equipment available.

"We are very excited to welcome Buckhead Eye Care and Optique to The Aramore," said Kevin Brangers, Director of Real Estate Brokerage and Acquisitions for Kairos Development, developers of The Aramore. "Buckhead Eye Care and Optique is a perfect complement to the trendy, upscale specialty shops and services at The Aramore. This is also another great advantage that we can offer our homeowners at The Aramore and The Astoria at the Aramore, who will enjoy the convenience of an eye care office so close to their home ."

The Buckhead Eye Care and Optique team’s mission is simple, "to provide personalized one-on-one attention to patients," says Dr. Jason Blankenship, Owner of Buckhead Eye Care and Optique. "I believe in spending quality time with each and every patient, listening to their needs and questions and finding the perfect eye care solution."

Blankenship chose the location at The Aramore because of its convenient location and proximity to other upscale services, shops and restaurants. The office will accept most major vision and medical insurance.

For more information about Buckhead Eye Care and Optique, call 404-367-0682.

Kairos Development Corporation lives up to its Greek-inspired name, which challenges them to identify crucial moments to perform accurately so they can achieve their goals and meet the needs of all. Driven by the desire to create aesthetically beautiful "Live Life Communities" and facilities that address their clients’ needs and distinctive styles, Kairos (ki-ros) offers a vast array of choices and options in each of its communities. Since entering the industry in the mid 1980s, the company has developed more than $400 million in Atlanta area real estate assets, including residential, retail and office properties. During that time, Kairos Development has received many outstanding awards. Most notable is the 2005 Development of Excellence Award presented by the Atlanta Regional Commission and the Regional Business Coalition for the multi-use urban development and environmental buffer provided by The Aramore on the city’s famous Peachtree Road. Current projects include the Astoria, Avignon at Vinings, Buggy Works and Jefferson Station in East Point. For more information, call 404-350-1440 or visit www.kairosdevelopmentcorp.com.

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Green Building Consultant Says LEED Training Brings Benefits, With or Without Certification

Top green building consulting firm offers updated LEED training programs that enhance both new building projects as well as the greening of existing buildings.

Tucson, AZ (PRWEB) March 31, 2009 — Jerry Yudelson, green building consultant and author of 10 green building books, says that companies need to respond to the recession by accelerating the training of building industry professionals in the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED system. Yudelson says whether people go on to take the national exam to become a LEED Accredited Professional doesn’t matter. "Green building is here to stay and it’s cost-effective to get everyone trained who touches a building project in any way," he said.

"Unless you learn how the LEED certification system works, you’re going to be spending a lot of money on consultants and on extra design and construction services," declares Yudelson, principal of Yudelson Associates, the leading green building consulting firm. "Once your associates learn the LEED system, they will be able to see how to economize on these so-called ’soft costs’," he claims. "Virtually every kind of builder, real estate developer, or engineer can save money by getting their people to do more of the work that would otherwise be done by specialized (and expensive) outside consultants."

According to Yudelson, residential and retail developers, building owners, contractors and others are all coming to his firm to provide customized training in the use of the LEED system. "We can take the LEED rating system, whether for new buildings or greening existing buildings, and make it relevant to the type of business that our client is in."

Yudelson is one of the ten original trainers in the LEED system, designated in 2001 by the U.S. Green Building Council to accelerate the green building revolution by providing LEED Technical Review workshops all across the country. Over the past eight years, he has personally trained more than 3,500 building industry professionals in the intricacies of the LEED system and helped prepare them to pass the LEED AP Exam.

More recently, Yudelson Associates has provided customized LEED training to professionals at top firms engaged in building management and in residential and retail real estate development. "I can see the scales drop from their eyes," he said, "when they realize that what looks like a very arcane system is, in fact, practical, understandable and now accessible to them. In fact, they learn that the LEED system fills a very important role in the building industry."

"People wonder, what if I train my people at my expense and they leave the firm?" said Yudelson. "I ask them, what if you don’t train them, and they stay? Will you better off?"

More information about Yudelson Associates LEED Training Services, including an introductory video can be found at: http://www.greenbuildconsult.com/site/info/leed-training-services/

About Yudelson Associates
Yudelson Associates is a leading international firm in sustainability planning and green building consulting. The founder, Jerry Yudelson, is widely acknowledged as one of the nation’s leading experts on green building and green development. He is the author of ten green building books and serves as Research Scholar for Real Estate Sustainability for the International Council of Shopping Centers, a 70,000-member international trade organization. He is a frequent green building speaker at industry and professional conferences and chairs the industry’s largest annual show, Greenbuild.

For more information about Yudelson Associates please visit: http://www.greenbuildconsult.com.

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Americas Watchdog Says There Is Much More Toxic Chinese Drywall In Florida & Throughout The Nation & Provides New Homeowner Indicators

For three months Americas Watchdog’s Homeowners Consumer Center has been conducting a state by state and a national investigation of toxic Chinese drywall, throughout the United States. The Homeowners Consumer Center is now saying, "the toxic Chinese drywall is far more widespread in Florida than ever thought possible before. It is also in Texas, Colorado,Virginia, Georgia, Washington, Oregon, California, Arizona, Nevada, Oklahoma the Carolinas and numerous other states in much heavier concentrations than we can comprehend." The group has just updated its list as to what they think are top indicators for the toxic Chinese drywall. The group has been attempting to alert homeowners in Florida, and in other states, as to what might be the symptoms of having this potentially lethal building material in their homes. The Homeowners Consumer Center believes toxic Chinese drywall will be the worst home environmental disaster in US history, that now affects tens of thousands of new US homes (typically built between 2003 & 2007), as well as homes remodeled during that time frame. If a homeowner believes they might have the toxic Chinese drywall in their home they should call the Homeowners Consumer Center anytime at 866-714-6466, or contact the group at http://HomeownersConsumerCenter.Com

(PRWEB) March 31, 2009 — Americas Watchdog is now saying there is more toxic Chinese drywall in Florida and many other US States than ever thought possible. The Homeowners Consumer Center has been leading a state by state, and national investigation of toxic Chinese drywall used in new US home subdivisions, and condominiums built since 2003. The group is now announcing its newest list of indicators for homeowners who might suspect the toxic Chinese drywall is in their home. This is the most up to date list of indicators in the world for this potentially lethal product. The group is also now saying that a sulphur or rotten egg type smell may, or may not be present in a home, with the toxic Chinese drywall. "To us, the bigger indicators are health issues that appeared when the homeowner moved into the home, combined with tarnished or blackened copper electrical wires and or repeated air conditioning failures or AC coils turning black." If a homeowner suspects they have the toxic Chinese drywall in their home please contact the Homeowners Consumer Center immediately at 866-714-6466 or contact them via their web site at http://HomeownersConsumerCenter.Com

What Are The Updated Indicators Of A Home or Condominium Having Toxic Chinese Drywall?

The house has to have been built or remodeled after 2000. Most homes that will have the toxic Chinese drywall were built between 2003 & 2007.

Most Importantly Health & Toxic Chinese Drywall:

* There have been no formal health studies on the affects of exposure to toxic Chinese dry wall. However, some common denominators appear to present, as follow: nose bleeds, headaches, coughs, upper respiratory or sinus issues, rashes. In many cases victims have gone to a physician or a emergency room only to be told, "we can’t tell what is wrong with you." The Homeowners Consumer Center believes that exposure to toxic Chinese drywall, and some of these medical symptoms are related, because homeowners in new homes in different parts of the country, different states, all share two things in common—the fact that Chinese drywall is in their house & they have these medical conditions. In many cases not everyone in the family will share the same symptoms. In some cases, the adults are fine, but the children are sick, or in other cases, the adults are sick and the kids are not. In many cases all of the homes occupants are sick. If you live in a home & suspect toxic Chinese drywall is present you can call the Homeowners Consumer Center anytime at 866-714-6466, or contact the group via their web site at Http://HomeownersConsumerCenter.Com

* Family pets may have died from exposure in US homes with Chinese toxic drywall

Note with respect to health & exposure to toxic Chinese drywall one the Homeowners Consumer Center has heard repeatedly is, "I am in the house with the suspected Chinese drywall & I feel sick, or my family members are sick. We leave the home for a few days, or a week, & we all feel better."

Other Indicators of Toxic Chinese Drywall In A New US Home, Town Home or Condominium:

* Homeowners, building owners, or occupants in most cases will have seen continuous failures of their air conditioning coils, or HVAC units beyond anything normal. Homeowners who suspect they might have the toxic Chinese drywall in their home should check the cooper coils on their air conditioning units. If the AC copper coils have turned black, or a grayish black they should contact the Homeowners Consumer Center at 866-714-6466.
* Homeowners, building owners, or occupants may have noticed corroded, or black electrical wiring in their walls in properties built or remodeled since 2001. Many homeowners who have the toxic Chinese drywall in their home might have copper ground wires in the electrical receptacles that have turned black. Homeowners who suspect their home may have the Chinese drywall can remove electrical receptacle plates to see if the cooper ground wire has turned black. If a homeowner in any state sees this, they should call the Homeowners Consumer Center immediately at 866-714-6466.
* Oven, or stove elements, or refrigerator coils may have failed in the homes, or condominiums a number of times. The homeowners Consumer Center has also discovered that computer, microwave information display panels may have failed in homes, where the toxic Chinese drywall is present.
* Light bulbs in homes with toxic Chinese drywall may burn out at a much faster rate than specified by the manufacturer.
* High end silver jewelry, or silver plated utensils may be tarnished.

Note to all US Citizens. "If you have friends, or family who live in a new, or remodeled homes since 2001, & the family has had severe medical issues, combined with copper discoloring, electrical issues, light bulbs going out at an unusually high rate, please share this press release with them, & have the contact the Homeowners Consumer Center at 866-714-6466, if they have the symptoms. The groups web site is located at http://HomeownersConsumerCenter.com

Americas Watchdog & its Homeowners Consumer Center are all about homeowner protection & corporate responsibility.

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Keys to Successfully Marketing Homes are Changing in Illinois Real Estate Market, Says RE/MAX Agents

Though some reports in the news media might suggest otherwise, people are still buying and selling homes. In fact, during 2008, more than 66,000 homes changed hands in the metropolitan Chicago real estate market, according to data compiled by Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC (MRED). However, there is no question that home sellers faced a more challenging environment in 2008 and will have to deal with similar issues in 2009.

Chicago, IL (PRWEB) March 31, 2009 — Though some reports in the news media might suggest otherwise, people are still buying and selling homes. In fact, during 2008, more than 66,000 homes changed hands in the metropolitan Chicago real estate market, according to data compiled by Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC (MRED).

However, there is no question that home sellers faced a more challenging environment in 2008 and will have to deal with similar issues in 2009, according to Jim Merrion, regional director of the RE/MAX Northern Illinois real estate network.

"Some definite patterns are emerging as far as the steps our agents feel are most important to sell a home successfully in the northern Illinois real estate market in the year ahead," said Merrion. "Not surprisingly, some of these keys to success involve close cooperation and weekly communication between the agent and the seller, while others are tied more directly to the agent’s activities."

•Price the property properly – RE/MAX agents stress the importance of pricing each property correctly from the moment it is first listed. "Price is everything right now," contends Ellen Silverman of RE/MAX Vision II in Chicago. "When it comes to Chicago real estate, a home must be priced at its market value or even slightly below that level if it is going to sell these days."

•Make sure the home looks great – Recognizing that many competitive listings are likely to be on the market, agents and sellers are doing more than ever to make sure their property is in excellent condition and is neat, clean and uncluttered whenever it is shown to buyers. Brenda Lawler of RE/MAX Showcase in Gurnee, Ill., said she is becoming much more aggressive than in years past about staging homes to look their best. She often recommends that sellers consider using professional stagers. Sherry Justice of RE/MAX TEAM 2000 in Orland Park, Ill., also is urging sellers to do all they can to make the house look better than their competition. "That may mean investing in repairs and cosmetic improvements that wouldn’t have been essential two years ago," she said.

•Increase Internet presence and response – With 87 percent or more of buyers now doing much of their initial home shopping via the Internet, agents are putting more resources in that direction.
"I’m shifting more of my property marketing budget to the Internet," said Donna Raven of RE/MAX Regency in Franklin Park, Ill. "It’s the most cost effective way to go, and it gives you the ability to show buyers so much about each listing with photos or videos." Brian Knott of RE/MAX Professionals West in Elgin, Ill., reports that his marketing plans for 2009 include a commitment to create a more interactive personal Web site and answer questions faster than ever to inquiries it generates. "RE/MAX has a great Web site in www.illinoisproperty.com. It generates a lot of inquiries from buyers, and they expect quick answers.

•Do more direct marketing – In addition to the Internet, agents say they will do more mailings and hold more open houses to generate more local buzz about the listing and attract new prospects.
According to Knott, investors are one of the most active groups of buyers in the Illinois real estate market these days. He plans to increase his communications to the investor audience through an effective e-mail campaign. Sherry Justice of Orland Park was among those agents who intend to increase the mailings they send. "Neighbors can be a great resource, so I’ll be mailing more postcards announcing new listings, open houses, price reductions and things of that sort," she said.

•Improve client communications — A big part of an agent’s job today is to educate sellers about the market and especially about the competing properties currently for sale, contends Ellen Silverman, who works primarily on Chicago’s North Side. "This is a time for an agent to be compassionate, particularly with sellers. Many sellers are in some type of financial distress, but at the same time you have be very direct about the facts of the marketplace."

RE/MAX Regional Director Jim Merrion said that constantly readjusting their marketing strategies and reshaping their communications with clients is what sets the best agents in Illinois real estate apart from their competition. "Successful agents know they must adjust to each new set of market conditions and educate their customers to the market as well," said Merrion. "But at the same time, they understand that certain things continue to be true in any real estate market – the importance of location, condition and price and the need to present each listing to the widest possible audience utilizing all possible media."

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