ReadyPrice, Silicon Valley Start Up, Launches Intelligent Loan Pricing Inventory Management System to California Mortgage Professionals

ReadyPrice announces a powerful new solution for California mortgage professionals that exponentially improves productivity and quality of service by solving an age-old industry problem: inventory management.

San Jose, CA (PRWEB) — ReadyPrice (www.readyprice.com) founder, Rick Soukoulis understands the transformational power of superior technology in the hands of mortgage experts.

"Today more than ever, consumers want the very best deal, and no one is better able to deliver on that than the mortgage broker," said Soukoulis. "Brokers have the broad lender and product choices consumers need, but the problem has always been harnessing all that information. Until now."

The ReadyPrice system delivers virtually the entire California mortgage marketplace straight to the broker’s desktop–every loan program from every major lender in the state, along with real-time pricing and underwriting guidelines–so that what used to take hours, now takes seconds.

"It’s the ultimate win-win for mortgage experts and their customers because we make it easier to find the best loan for each borrower in a fraction of the time," Soukoulis continued.

ReadyPrice combines the best of technology and industry expertise to provide mortgage professionals with a significant advantage in doing more business, more efficiently. And accurately.

Soukoulis is not new to delivering break-through mortgage technology tools. In the early 90’s he launched the industry’s first high-speed multi-lender proprietary loan search engine. This led to a call from The Charles Schwab Corporation, which tapped Rick to develop the first online mortgage shopping and origination system called "Personal Mortgage Broker." LoanCity followed, providing mortgage professionals in 48 states with an award-winning business-to-business technology platform.

ReadyPrice is launching at a time when the challenging mortgage market has many innovators running for cover. "In nearly 30 years of managing through mortgage market expansions and contractions, this is definitely an extraordinarily tough time for the mortgage industry. But to us that also means it’s a prime time to innovate. There really is no other product on the market that can deliver the breadth of our offering combined with the speed and accuracy of ReadyPrice," said Soukoulis.

About ReadyPrice
Headquartered in San Jose, California, ReadyPrice LLC (www.readyprice.com) offers a subscription-based loan pricing and inventory management service for mortgage professionals. Founded by a team of mortgage and technology experts in the heart of Silicon Valley, the ReadyPrice team brings a proven history of developing solutions that deliver powerful results.

The Company’s intelligent pricing and inventory management engine delivers real-time rates, guidelines and adjusters for the universe of California mortgage programs. This enables mortgage professionals to know the full breadth of their program inventory instantly and accurately, thus exponentially improving their productivity and quality of service, making them the resource of choice for mortgage consumers.

For more information about ReadyPrice, please visit www.readyprice.com or contact Carol Phelan-Marsh.
Contact
Carol Phelan-Marsh
ReadyPrice
Phone: 650-387-4413
Web: www.readyprice.com

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Ashton Woods Homebuyer and VIP Event at The Park at Kings Springs – Smyrna/Atlanta

Ashton Woods Homes, a premiere builder of eco-friendly and energy efficient new homes, today announced the Grand Opening and VIP tour of The Park at Kings Springs, with new eco-friendly homes starting in the $240’s. The Grand Opening celebration begins Friday July 31 at 3:30 PM for VIP homebuyers and is open to the public beginning Saturday, August 1 at 9:00 AM. The VIP event includes a cake cutting and champagne reception as well as a green ribbon cutting, signifying Ashton Woods’ commitment to building eco-friendly and energy efficient homes.

Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) July 31, 2009 — Ashton Woods Homes, a premiere builder of eco-friendly and energy efficient new homes, today announced the Grand Opening and VIP tour of The Park at Kings Springs, with new eco-friendly homes starting in the $240’s.

The Grand Opening celebration begins Friday July 31 at 3:30 PM for VIP homebuyers and is open to the public beginning Saturday, August 1 at 9:00 AM. The VIP event includes a cake cutting and champagne reception as well as a green ribbon cutting, signifying Ashton Woods’ commitment to building eco-friendly and energy efficient homes. In fact, the Ashton Woods homes at The Park at Kings Springs are among the first PowerHouse Green with Environments For Living homes in Atlanta.

Located in the heart of Smyrna, The Park at Kings Springs is an exclusive enclave of 14 neo-traditional homes that incorporate Traditional and Craftsman styling and are less than 5 minutes from entertainment, recreation, shopping and dining.

The new eco-friendly two story homes boast 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath plans, priced starting in the $240’s and ranging in size from 2,009 square foot homes up to 2, 289 square foot homes. With basement and slab home sites and optional sunroom and sitting room options, there are endless possibilities to creating the dream home. All Park at King Springs new homes are Energy Star and Environments For Living (EFL) compliant – saving homeowners up to 45% on their utilities costs annually.

The Park at Kings Springs is located at: 1247 King Springs Court Smyrna, GA 30080. Take I 285W to Exit 16, turn right onto South Atlanta Road. Go 3.1 miles and turn left on Concord Rd. Turn left on King Springs Rd. Go through 3 stop signs and Park at King Springs will be on the right. The newly decorated model is open Sunday & Monday from 12pm-6pm and Tuesday-Saturday 10am-6pm. The phone number is 770.431.2327.

About Ashton Woods Homes
Ashton Woods Homes is a subsidiary of the Great Gulf Group- a fully-integrated collection of companies that spans the entire real estate spectrum in North America – from land acquisition and development to the design and construction of master planned communities. For more information, visit Ashton Woods Homes.
770 642-6123

Contact Tara Brown
Ashton Woods Homes
Phone: 770 642-6123 #133

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Ashton Woods Opens New Green-Built Community Near Dallas: Homes Starting @ $179K

Well-known in the Dallas and Houston areas, Ashton Woods Homes: a premiere builder of eco-friendly and energy efficient new homes, today announced the Grand Opening of their newest community, Woodcreek, with new eco-friendly homes starting @ $179,000. The Grand Opening celebration provides $20,000 in free designer upgrades for new Woodcreek home buyers through August 31, 2009.

Dallas, TX (PRWEB) July 31, 2009 — Well-known in the Dallas and Houston areas, Ashton Woods Homes: a premiere builder of eco-friendly and energy efficient new homes, today announced the Grand Opening of their newest community, Woodcreek, with new eco-friendly homes starting @ $179,000.

The Grand Opening celebration provides $20,000 in free designer upgrades for new Woodcreek home buyers through August 31, 2009.

Only 25 minutes from Downtown Dallas and 5 minutes from entertainment, recreation, shopping and dining in nearby Rockwall, Woodcreek is a peaceful master-planned community located in Fate, Texas near I-30 and Hwy. 66 in Rockwall County. Woodcreek is also a part of the acclaimed Rockwall ISD.

"The community of Woodcreek offers something for everyone with its numerous first-class attractions such as: amenity center/club house, swimming pool, community lake, sport fields, parks, playgrounds and hike-and-bike trails throughout," stated Brian Kopp, Vice President of Sales at Ashton Woods Homes in Dallas.

The new eco-friendly homes – one or two story models – range in size and price starting at $179K for 1,727 square foot homes up to 2,876 square foot homes for just under $233k and are situated on standard lot sizes of 55×115 feet with many oversized and cul-de-sac lots available. All Woodcreek new homes are Energy Star and Environments For Living (EFL) compliant – saving homeowners between 25-45% on their utilities costs annually.

"Ashton Woods is one of the more eco-friendly builders in the Dallas metro area and our new Woodcreek community incorporates specific elements unique to the area and not found in any of our other Communities. All of our Woodcreek homes offer covered back porches, and options for extended garages and all single-story homes offer an option of an upstairs bonus room.," demonstrated Kopp.

About Ashton Woods Homes
Ashton Woods Homes is a subsidiary of the Great Gulf Group – a fully-integrated collection of companies that spans the entire real estate spectrum in North America – from land acquisition and development to the design and construction of master-planned communities. For more than 40 years, Ashton Woods has built a solid reputation for building comfortable, energy-efficient homes priced from the $100s to the $300s and is the only Diamond Level Environments for Living™ homebuilder in the DFW area and is also an Energy Star® builder, honored with the most coveted local, regional and national awards.

Contact: D’Anne Lancaster or Brian Kopp
Ashton Woods Homes
Phone: 972.301.6600

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RCN Hosts Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for New Long Island City Office

Eco-friendly facility is a candidate for LEED Certification

Herndon, VA (PRWEB) July 31, 2009 — RCN Corporation (NASDAQ: RCNI), a leading provider of all-digital and high definition video, high-speed internet, and premium voice services to residential and small-medium business customers, as well as high-capacity transport services to carrier and large enterprise customers, will celebrate the opening of its New York office for RCN Residential and Business Services with a ribbon cutting ceremony on August 4 at 10 am.

Local officials including New York City Comptroller William C. Thompson, Jr., Queens Borough President Helen Marshall, NY State Assembly members Catherine Nolan and Michael Gianaris, and New York City Councilman Eric Gioia were invited to attend the ceremony. Additional festivities include a tour of the eco-friendly facility and a business mixer, which includes a complimentary breakfast and seminar offering tips on tax benefits and logistics involved in an office relocation and pursuing LEED certification.

RCN is relocating offices from Manhattan to 22-15 43rd Avenue, Long Island City, NY. The newly renovated space is 15,700 square-feet. Interior renovation for RCN began on the former Lion Match Company Factory building in February 2009.

"We’re excited to return to Queens and be part of the revitalization effort making Long Island City a business destination and community center," said Tony Ontiveros, RCN Vice President & General Manager-New York. "This new office will allow us to better serve our customers and the community for years to come."

RCN and its employees are active in the community. Recently, the company has sponsored the NYC Summer Swim Series, which included the Liberty Island Swim, last weekend’s Nautica NYC Triathlon and the upcoming Summer Streets. Employees will compete in the Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival August 8-9.

"We have invited local business contacts to our ribbon cutting, and hope they take advantage of our seminar of tax credits and other best practices on ‘going green’ and moving an office location," noted PK Ramani, SVP Customer Care and President, RCN Business Services.

About RCN Corporation
RCN Corporation (NASDAQ: RCNI), www.rcn.com, is a competitive broadband services provider delivering all-digital and high definition video, high-speed internet and premium voice services to residential and small-medium business customers under the brand names of RCN and RCN Business Services, respectively. In addition, through its RCN Metro Optical Networks business unit, RCN delivers fiber-based high-capacity data transport services to large commercial customers, primarily large enterprises and carriers, targeting the metropolitan central business districts in the company’s geographic markets. RCN’s primary service areas include Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, Lehigh Valley (PA), New York City, Boston and Chicago.

RCN’s New York Market serves much of Manhattan, downtown Brooklyn, Brighton Beach as well as the Queens communities of Corona, Elmhurst, Long Island City, Flushing, Astoria, Jackson Heights, Middle Village, Maspeth, Rego Park, Richmond Hills, Far Rockaway, Kew Gardens, Forest Hills, Sunnyside, Woodside and Fresh Meadows. (RCNI-G)

Editor’s note: Tours are available upon request. Contact Michele Murphy, (703) 434-8471, (925) 984.8059 cell.

Contact:
Lisa Barder
RCN Corporation
(703) 434-8430
Lisa (dot) Barder (at) rcn (dot) net

Michele Murphy
RCN Corporation
(703) 434-8471
(925) 984.8059 cell
Michele (dot) Murphy (at) rcn (dot) net

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Ashton Woods USA, LLC Announces Appointment of Cory J. Boydston as Chief Financial Officer

Ashton Woods USA L.L.C. premier builder of energy efficient, single-family detached, town homes and stacked flat condominium homes, today is pleased to announce that Cory J. Boydston is joining the Company as its Chief Financial Officer, effective August 10, 2009.

Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) July 30, 2009 — Ashton Woods USA L.L.C. premier builder of energy efficient, single-family detached, town homes and stacked flat condominium homes, today is pleased to announce that Cory J. Boydston is joining the Company as its Chief Financial Officer, effective August 10, 2009.

Most recently, Mrs. Boydston was the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for Starwood Land Ventures, a subsidiary of Starwood Capital Group. For more than 20 years prior, Mrs. Boydston has been a senior executive officer with two of the nation’s largest public homebuilders, Lennar Corporation and Beazer Homes. Former roles included Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer for Lennar and Senior Vice President of Finance and Treasurer for Beazer.

Prior to joining Beazer, Mrs. Boydston had been with Lennar Corporation for over 10 years, having served during that time in various capacities, including Chief Financial Officer, Vice President of Administration, Corporate Controller and Chief Financial Officer of Lennar’s Investment division (based in Atlanta).

Mrs. Boydston received a bachelor of science in accounting from Florida State University and holds an active CPA license in the state of Georgia. Prior to entering the homebuilding sector Mrs. Boydston was employed by Arthur Andersen & Co.

Tom Krobot, President and CEO of Ashton Woods, stated, "We are very pleased that Cory is joining the Ashton Woods team. We feel very strongly that Mrs. Boydston will be instrumental in the future growth of Ashton Woods."

Ashton Woods Homes USA , based in Atlanta, Georgia is one of the top 30 private homebuilders in the country with operations in Georgia, Florida, Texas, Arizona, and Colorado.

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Schumacher Homes Custom Home Building Enters Greenville, SC Market with Two New Model Homes

Canton, Ohio based custom home building leader, Schumacher Homes, is pleased to announce the Grand Opening of two new model homes in Greenville, SC.

Greenville, SC (PRWEB) July 31, 2009 — Custom home building leader, Schumacher Homes, http://www.schumacherhomes.com, is pleased to announce the Grand Opening of two new model homes in Greenville, SC. The Nicole II, a 3375 sq. ft. two-story home with a first floor owner’s retreat, 4 bedrooms and 3-1/2 baths and The Sonoma with 2693 sq. ft., a large morning room, 3 bedrooms and 2-1/2 baths. These homes will be on display at Schumacher Homes’ new Greenville, SC location on Inglesby Pkwy off I-85. The Canton, Ohio based home builder has 24 model homes at various Midwest locations, but these are the first to be developed in the Carolina market.

"Up until now we have displayed the quality and unique features of our homes through the use of one-stop-shopping Design Centers in the Greenville, SC market," states Paul T. Schumacher, CEO and founder of Schumacher homes. "We just felt it was important to give our customers something they could ‘touch and feel’ to really illustrate the quality that goes into every Schumacher home. This new location will also include a Design Center to provide the shopping convenience our customers have come to expect when dealing with Schumacher Homes."

Home buyers can view over 300 floorplans on the Schumacher Homes intuitive, user-friendly and informative website. Each floorplan can be customized to meet the buyer’s needs. Schumacher offers their customers new homes in multiple styles, including one-story, two-story, American Tradition, Craftsman, French Country, Coastal and Mountain-Cabin styles.

Schumacher builds homes from the low $100’s to over $750,000 and from 1300 sq. ft. to over 8000. They are committed to a straightforward custom home building process and are the first home builder in the country to use Smart Board technology in the design and pricing of their custom homes. They have developed the Best Value Price Quote™, a state-of-the-art price quote program that presents hundreds of standard and optional features available, showing all pricing, descriptions, and images of the selections made.

By providing customers with quality, value, selection and service, Schumacher Homes has earned various industry awards including the Owens Corning National Master Builder of the Year and #1 Design Center in America presented by National Association of Home Builders. Schumacher Homes has also been awarded the coveted Diamond Builder status by 2-10 Home Buyer’s Warranty. More than 15,000 builders are enrolled in 2-10 HBW’s warranty program nationwide and only 45 2-10 HBW builders nationwide hold the Diamond Builder status. This designation is awarded to builders who have demonstrated building superiority and excellence in customer service.

Schumacher builds custom homes on their customer’s home sites from their Greenville, SC, location in Abbeville, Anderson, Cherokee, Chester, Elbert, Franklin, Greenville, Greenwood, Habersham, Hart, Laurens, McCormick, Newberry, Oconee, Pickens, Rabun, Spartanburg, Stephens and Union counties.

For more information, visit their Model Homes and Design Center located at 341 Inglesby Parkway off I-85, Exit 63/Hwy 290, Duncan, SC 29334. Open daily M-F 10-6, Sa 10-5 and Su 1-5. You may also call 864-297-5137 or 866-547-5137 or visit their website, www.schumacherhomes.com.

About Schumacher Homes
Founded in 1992, Schumacher Homes is one of the country’s leading on your lot custom home building businesses, and has built over 6000 custom homes. They have design centers serving Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia and now Greenville, SC. Additional information and interactive floor plans can be found at www.schumacherhomes.com.

Contact:
Mary Becker
(330) 478-4500, x 309

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Two New Designer Models Ready for Purchase at Sandpearl Residences

JMC Communities announces two design additions
to Sandpearl Residences by noted interior decorators.

Clearwater Beach, FL (Vocus) July 31, 2009 — JMC Communities, the St. Petersburg, Fla. based real estate development company noted for specializing in premier waterfront residential condominium properties and resorts, announced today that their award-winning Sandpearl Residences has just completed two newly designed models.

Jill Lifsey, owner of District Designs, Tampa’s first modern design center, created a fresh twist on coastal living in one of Sandpearl’s two-story City Homes. This model has views of both the Clearwater Harbor and the downtown area. Vibrant hues of green, turquoise and canary yellow combine with crisp lines and urban style to create a unique, stylish retreat in perfect harmony with its waterside location.

Suzan Ross’s Decker-Ross Interiors designed a two-bedroom den model called "Running Waters." This vacation oasis was inspired by elements of the tropics. It boasts a coconut shell mirror and entertainment cabinet, slate fountains, glass mosaic and stone backsplash and hand-blown glass in the ceiling, among many other artistic appointments. Sandpearl Residences have sold $43 million in the past 18 months.

"Furnished models are popular among buyers, as it allows them to begin planning and enjoying their new home without going through a lengthy design process," notes Steve McAuliffe, VP Sales and Marketing of JMC Communities, developer of Sandpearl Residences. "We expect prospective buyers will find these properties exquisitely, yet very comfortably designed."

As a combined resort and condominium property, residents of the Sandpearl enjoy breathtaking views of the Gulf of Mexico, open and luxurious living spaces, room service, concierge and housekeeping services, and all of the amenities offered next door at the five-diamond quality Sandpearl Resort, including spa services, enrichment programs, restaurants and more. To arrange a property tour or for sales information, call (727)466-6785 or visit www.sandpearlresidences.com.

Founded in 1978, JMC Communities’ (www.jmccommunities.com) management team combines more than 30 years of experience in residential and commercial real estate development including acquisition, design, architecture, construction and property management. JMC has built more than 4,000 condominium homes, all with the common goal of combining innovative design, intricate planning, unparalleled amenities, meticulous construction and environmental care to create communities that generate pride with its residents.

Other recently developed JMC residential communities include: The Bellamy on Bayshore (Tampa, FL); Belle Harbor and Mandalay Beach Club (Clearwater Beach, FL); Meridian and The Grande (Sand Key, FL); Minorca and Seacrest (New Smyrna Beach, FL) and currently under construction, Ovation on downtown St. Petersburg’s waterfront. JMC is the recipient of such industry awards as TBBA Parade of Homes Grand Awards for the past two years at Sandpearl, VHBA Parade of Homes Waterwise Builder Award, VHBA Parade of Homes Award of Excellence, Pinellas County Builder of the Year, Southeast Building Conference Aurora Awards and multiple awards as CBA Parade of Homes Grand Overall Winner.

To view these or other Sandpearl Residences units for sale, contact:

Sandpearl Sales Center
478 Mandalay Avenue
Clearwater Beach, FL 33767
(727) 466-6785
www.sandpearlresidences.com

About JMC Communities:

JMC Communities (www.jmccommunities.com) is a Florida-based real estate development company specializing in premier waterfront residential properties and resorts that preserve and accentuate the state’s natural beauty and uniqueness. In addition to Sandpearl Residences, JMC developed the LEED Silver certified Sandpearl Resort. The resort also ranked 8th in 2009 on Expedia.com’s list of top hotels worldwide.

Contact:

Steve McAuliffe
JMC Communities
727.823.0022

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First Advantage SafeRent Releases Second Quarter 2009 Multifamily Applicant Risk Index

The MAR Index is updated quarterly to provide property owners and managers with a benchmark against which to compare their portfolio’s performance.

Rockville, Md. (Vocus) July 28, 2009 — First Advantage SafeRent, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of First Advantage Corporation (NASDAQ: FADV) and the nation’s leading and most innovative provider of screening and risk management services for the multifamily industry, today announced the release of second quarter 2009 multifamily applicant risk statistics.

The Multifamily Applicant Risk Index (MAR Index) is based on traffic credit quality scores from First Advantage SafeRent’s statistical screening model and is updated quarterly to provide property owners and managers with a benchmark against which to compare their portfolio’s performance. With this unique applicant risk index, property managers and owners are able to compare their applicant credit quality trends with that of the average MAR Index trends. This comparison indicates whether their portfolio is performing above, below or at market levels with respect to attracting and securing applicants with higher credit quality and an increased likelihood of fulfilling their lease.

The second quarter national MAR Index, including studios, one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom units (BR), was 106. This is a 6 point increase in overall national renter credit quality compared to the first quarter of 2009. This also confirms a trend of seeing higher MAR Index values during the traditionally high applicant traffic volume periods of the second and third quarters. The MAR Index is up 1 point from the second quarter 2008 value of 105, indicating a better applicant pool when compared to one year ago. When comparing applicants for one- versus two-bedroom units, the MAR Index is slightly higher for one-bedroom units at 107 compared to 106 for two-bedroom units in the second quarter (see Graph 1).

Regionally, the Northeast continues to have the highest MAR Index with a value of 116 and the South has the lowest MAR Index with a value of 102 (see Table 1).

From a Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) perspective, the three MSAs with the leading decreases in the MAR Index were Charlotte-Gastonia-Rock Hill, NC-SC; Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN-WI; and Portland-Salem, OR-WA with decreases of 4 points. The three MSAs with the leading increases in the MAR Index were Nashville, TN; Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill, NC; and San Antonio, TX with increases of 3, 3, and 4 points, respectively (see Table 2).

Understanding the Multifamily Applicant Risk Index (MAR Index):
The MAR Index is published quarterly by First Advantage SafeRent. It provides trends of national and regional traffic credit quality scores whereby a lower index value indicates an applicant pool with a higher risk of not fulfilling lease obligations. A MAR Index value of 100 indicates that market conditions are equal to the national mean for the index’s base period of 2004. A MAR Index value greater than 100 indicates market conditions with reduced average risk of default relative to the index’s base period mean. A value less than 100 indicates market conditions with increased average risk of default relative to the index’s base period mean. The MAR Index is derived from First Advantage SafeRent’s Statistical Screening Model-the multifamily industry’s only screening model that is both empirically derived and statistically validated. First Advantage SafeRent’s Statistical Screening Model was developed from historical resident lease performance data to specifically evaluate the potential risk of a resident’s future lease performance. The model generates scores for each applicant indicating the relative risk of the applicant not fulfilling lease obligations. A lower score indicates a more risky applicant.

To receive the MAR Index data for your Metropolitan Statistical Area or for questions, contact First Advantage SafeRent at marketing(at)FADVSafeRent(dot)com. Data is also available at the property and sub-market level from our Property Performance Analytics tool. For more information, visit http://www.FADVSafeRent.com/PPA.

About First Advantage SafeRent:
First Advantage SafeRent, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of First Advantage Corporation, is the nation’s leading and most innovative provider of screening and risk management services to the multifamily housing industry. Through its offices in Rockville, Md., and support offices across the nation, First Advantage SafeRent offers a single source for resident screening services, renters insurance programs, automated lease and document generation and property performance evaluation tools. More than 39,000 properties, representing over 6 million apartment homes, rely on First Advantage SafeRent every day to assist them in screening residents to meet their community standards and maximize profitability. First Advantage SafeRent leads the industry in innovations and enhancements designed to make the decision process faster, easier and more accurate. For more information, visit www.FADVSafeRent.com.

First Advantage Corporation (NASDAQ: FADV) provides innovative products and services that mitigate risk by helping businesses, non-profit organizations and government agencies make more informed decisions. Headquartered in Poway, Calif., the company has employees in 12 countries that support over 90,000 clients globally. More information about First Advantage is available at www.FADV.com.

Contacts:
Christine Gilbert
Vice President – Marketing
First Advantage SafeRent
888.881.3400 ext. 1938

Henri Van Parys
Corporate Communications Manager
First Advantage Corporation
727.214.1072

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AboveNet Renews 10-Year Lease at White Plains HQ

Continues commitment to the White Plains community with this lease signing

White Plains, NY (Vocus) July 28, 2009 — AboveNet Communications, Inc., (NYSE: ABVT) a leading provider of high-bandwidth connectivity solutions, today announced that it has signed a 10-year lease with Reckson, a Division of SL Green, to remain at its White Plains headquarters location.

Bill LaPerch, AboveNet President and CEO, said, "We are pleased to continue our commitment to the White Plains community with this lease signing. The New York area is one of our most important and robust markets of the15 major metro markets that we support. Our White Plains headquarters is strategically located to serve the needs of some of the world’s most demanding customers."

John Barnes, SVP, Senior Director for Reckson, a Division of SL Green, added, "Having a premier service provider like AboveNet as a long term tenant is a vote of confidence for the service we provide. This 32,000-square-foot location offers AboveNet access to the tri-state markets. In addition, as a measure of our confidence in AboveNet solutions, we have offered them a master telecom agreement to be able to offer telecommunications services to our tenants in the region."

AboveNet’s solutions provide true route diversity, redundancy and gigabit-level bandwidth to and from customer sites in support of their mission-critical needs. AboveNet is able to offer high bandwidth solutions using a portfolio of services that can be custom designed to meet specific customer needs. Whether the customer’s data center are in the metro, the WAN or they require managed services, AboveNet is well-positioned to offer a cost-effective, scalable solution to meet those needs.

To learn more go to www.above.net.

About AboveNet, Inc.

AboveNet provides high-bandwidth connectivity solutions for business and carriers. Its private optical network delivers key network and IP services in and among 15 top U.S. metro markets and London, UK. Its network is widely used in demanding markets such as financial services, media, health care, retail and government.

(For Media Only)
CONTACT: MaryBeth Nance, Exec Dir Business Development & Marketing, +1-571-262-2865

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Potential and Current Residents of Albany New York Have A New Home Online.

Capital Region Real Estate Group, the premier real estate firm based in Albany NY today announced the launch of its new website CapitalRegionRealEstateGroup.com. The website serves as an effective primer for buyers and sellers of Albany real estate and provides useful information about the company.

(PRWEB) July 28, 2009 — Capital Region Real Estate Group, the premier real estate firm based in Albany NY, today announced the launch of its new website Albany Real Estate and provides useful information about the company. The ‘Testimonials’ page effectively personalizes the firm through the words of previous clients who have enjoyed successful transactions.

The thoughtful design of the site offers a seamless and straightforward way to find out more about the area, lifestyle and properties. A complimentary MLS search is one of the most beneficial aspects of the website. The ‘Featured Properties‘ tab will also give an overview of the exclusive properties that the firm handles. Families will find the unique ‘Top Schools’ link to be particularly helpful – the firm understands that placement in the right public and private schools is important to many buyers raising children.

Also presenting a regularly updated ‘Capital Region News’ page, this is indeed a one-stop source that offers prospective buyers the information they need while researching the Albany real estate market. Visit www.CapitalRegionRealestateGroup.com to learn more.

About Capital Region Real Estate Group: Capital Region Real Estate Group is a full service real estate and relocation firm specializing in residential properties in Albany, Rensselaer, Schenectady and Saratoga Counties in New York State. Associated with Coldwell Banker, the nation’s oldest and most reputable real estate corporation, Capital Region Real Estate Group offers 13 years of experience as an award winning, multi-million dollar producer.

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