The Crown Jewel Penthouse on Las Vegas Strip Is Yours to Steal

In today’s Las Vegas foreclosure luxury real estate world comes opportunity. In this case, the opportunity to steal this Crown Jewel of a penthouse on the Las Vegas Strip is now. This is the only finished three-story penthouse within the Las Vegas Strip Resort corridor currently offered for sale and is competitively priced like a foreclosure.

Las Vegas, NV (PRWEB) July 28, 2009 — In today’s Las Vegas foreclosure luxury real estate world comes opportunity. In this case, the opportunity to steal this Crown Jewel of a penthouse on the Las Vegas Strip is now. This is the only finshed three-story penthouse within the Las Vegas Strip Resort corridor currently offered for sale and is competitively priced like a foreclosure. Previously offered at $10.3 million when it was published in Architectural Digest’s Estates for Sale, this approximately 5184 square foot of living space, four bedrooms, 4 1/2 bath three-story penthouse with views up and down the Las Vegas Strip is priced at $2.99 million.

At $2.99 million, that price point is $579 a square foot for a Las Vegas Strip address and the only three-story finished penthouse on the Strip for sale. In comparison to other new construction top floor luxury condos currently for sale on or near the Strip, this Crown Jewel of a penthouse is significantly lower priced. Some of the new construction top floor penthouses are being delivered grey shell at over $1,000 a square foot. Grey shell penthouses further require a time consuming and often expensive build-out process at an incremental price per square foot. For the very few existing two-story, top floor penthouses for sale near but not on the Strip, this luxury penthouse condo is approximately 1/3 the price and has an additional floor.

So why is this amazing penthouse labeled a Crown Jewel? Consider its young exciting history since built in 2006 as the first penthouse directly on the Strip. CNBC, CBS, German RTL television, and many other media have filmed news stories in this luxury condominium. As the only three-story penthouse with bi-directional Strip views, it has been described by its listing broker, Bruce Hiatt, as "one of the most unique luxury properties for sale in Las Vegas." Other Las Vegas luxury high rise brokers concur as they tour this prestigous multi-story penthouse.

Those labels are well founded given its two-story living room with panoramic Strip views; heated spa;, indoor and outdoor kitchens; interior elevator; two wet bars; multiple ice makers, wine refrigerators and dishwashers; two terraces; a floor to ceiling glass wall overlooking the Strip in one of its four bedrooms; professionally decorated interior; chef’s kitchen, home theatre; home gym; and, the list goes on and on.

For further details and to schedule a private showing, please contact Bruce Hiatt of Luxury Realty Group in Las Vegas at (702) 456-7080 x201. Proof of funds is required in advance of showings. Seller is a Nevada real estate licensee. Owner financing offered. Photos and details of this luxury three-story penthouse can be seen at Luxury Real Estate.

About Luxury Realty Group

Luxury Realty Group is a boutique, award winning, highly specialized, luxury real estate brokerage located in Las Vegas, Nevada. The brokerage specializes in both luxury homes and luxury high rise condominiums from new construction to existing properties. Luxury Realty Group is recognized on a national level by many major publications and television media for its expertise in the Las Vegas luxury real estate market. Additional information about Luxury Realty Group can be found at www.LuxuryRealtyGroup.com or phone 702-456-7080 PST. Follow Luxury Realty Group on Twitter @luxuryrealtygrp.

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Dynamic Page Solutions Introduces Real Estate Website Technology that Unlocks MLS Listings from the Invisible Web

Dynamic Page Solutions, a revolutionary technology company, announces the release of the MLS Enhancer. This tool empowers the real estate industry to boost Internet visibility by functionally integrating the contents of the MLS into websites.

Mesa, AZ (PRWEB) July 15, 2009 — Dynamic Page Solutions, a revolutionary technology company, announces the release of the MLS Enhancer. This tool empowers the real estate industry to boost Internet visibility by functionally integrating the contents of the MLS into websites.

The newly released optimization technology is integrated into a website format that optimizes for thousands of long-tail keywords. REALTORS® now have the capacity to compete with real estate aggregators without being search engine optimization experts. "Dynamic Page Solutions is pleased to offer this technology that allows any Realtor to contend with the largest of aggregators and the most established sites for first page placement of real estate related search terms," stated Larry Toppenberg, CEO of Dynamic Page Solutions.

There are a wealth of search terms that are not being optimized on because of the expense and time it takes to focus on niche specific keywords. This product automatically translates the feature-specific data available on the MLS into optimized and search engine friendly individual pages within a website.

Typical MLS IDX displays are cosmetic patches on real estate websites with a rerouting link back to the original server that hosts the MLS. Now, REALTORS® can use the MLS database to produce content rich, optimized pages for each listing. The core strength of this technology is in its ability to generate large, optimized and dynamic websites that capture Internet traffic.

Users will note that the automation process saves a significant amount of time and money and facilitates Internet domination of the local market. Listings are updated on a daily basis to comply with MLS standards. The on-site navigation is intuitively designed to promote ease of use and time spent on-site by homebuyers. More importantly, the themed, relevant and search engine optimized structure of the sites encourage repeat visits by search engine "bots" which index more pages of the site.

About Dynamic Page Solutions:
Technologically savvy REALTORS® choose Dynamic Page Solutions as their website and IDX provider because of the visionary application of the content rich MLS listings. Located in Mesa, Arizona, Dynamic Page Solutions has the capacity to sell and support their services nationwide. For more information on IDX solutions and real estate websites visit www.dynamicpagesolutions.com or telephone + 1 480 456 2973.

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Brindley Beach Vacations Shatters Summer Booking Records: Outer Banks Vacationers Heading to Duck and Corolla, North Carolina Citing Great Values

Brindley Beach Vacations a leading vacation rental and real estate firm located in the Outer Banks of North Carolina reports that the summer of 2009 is continuing to break records for occupancy in June, July and August.

Corolla, NC (PRWEB) July 28, 2009 — Brindley Beach Vacations / Press Release – Brindley Beach Vacations a leading vacation rental and real estate firm located in the Outer Banks of North Carolina reports that the summer of 2009 is continuing to break records for occupancy in June, July and August.

Brindley Beach Vacations booked over two million dollars in vacation rentals in both May and June and is expecting a new record of over 1.7 million dollars booked for July. For the summer, Brindley Beach Vacations is currently reporting increased occupancy over the summer of 2008 with a current occupancy of over 86%. With last-minute bookings remaining strong they will only continue to improve occupancy for their homeowners in the face of conventional wisdom. We always knew they would be here; we just had to make it easy and affordable.

"Our entire team is overjoyed to be able to announce these outstanding booking and occupancy numbers. It is through working closely with our homeowners and listening to our clients that we have been able to strike the right balance to provide vacationers outstanding values in vacation rentals," stated Doug Brindley, Owner of Brindley Beach Vacations & Sales. "We know the economy is tough right now – but we also know that people still desire and deserve a quality vacation and we are fortunate enough to have not one but two locations that are shining stars in Outer Banks vacation rentals that are budget friendly and appeal to every member of the family – Corolla and Duck! Our value proposition hit home with vacationers this May and has not let up and in fact has picked up steam. There still are some outstanding values to be had for those vacationers looking for a last-minute vacation before school starts or for those looking to enjoy the great August and September weather when the beaches get quieter. The Brindley Beach Vacations team invites interested vacationers to visit us online at www.BrindleyBeach.com or to call us at 877-642-3224 to find the exceptional value they deserve this summer."

Brindley Beach Vacations was founded in 2003 is owned and managed by Doug Brindley along with partners Bobby and Kelly Hanig and their offices are located at 1023 Ocean Trail in Corolla, North Carolina. Brindley Beach Vacations specializes in professionally managed vacation rentals in the northernmost corner of the North Carolina’s Outer Banks offering vacation rentals and sales in Duck and Corolla including the communities of: Carolina Dunes; Pine Island; Currituck Club; Ocean Lakes; Buck Island; Monteray Shores; Corolla Light Resort; Ocean Hill; The Villages at Ocean Hill Resort; Whalehead Beach; Ocean Sands; Corolla Village; and many other Duck communities.

More information on Brindley Beach Vacations & Sales can be found on their website: www.BrindleyBeach.com. The site features secure online availability and booking for vacation rentals, detailed property information including pictures, area information, information on local attractions, directions, local webcams, emergency information, homeowner access through OwnerNet™, Real Estate Sales Information and a brochure request form.

Corolla, Duck and the Outer Banks is a convenient trip from most of the east coast of the Unites States including Washington DC; Baltimore, MD; Richmond, VA; Charlotte, NC; Columbia, SC; Philadelphia, PA and New York/New Jersey. To reach Brindley Beach Vacations & Sales, please call 877-642-3224.

About Brindley Beach Vacations & Sales

Service First…Fun Always! – Brindley Beach Vacations and Sales is owned and operated by Doug Brindley along with partners Bobby and Kelly Hanig. They have been prominent in the Corolla and Duck real estate rental and sales industry since 1984. Doug began in the business in 1984 and Bobby and Kelly Hanig joined his team in 1994. Their primary and only focus is the delivery of exceptional service to all of their Outer Banks owners and guests on vacation. The definition of service is someone in front of you helping to solve your problems NOW. Together, they also manage and operate THE POOL GUY – the largest pool and spa operator in the Outer Banks.

Every guest and owner of Brindley Beach Vacations experiences the true meaning of "Service First..Fun Always!" Brindley Beach Vacations can be found on the web at: www.BrindleyBeach.com; or reached via phone at 877-642-3224.

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PPC Campaign Automation: Bid Management, Alerts…the Works! – Live Webcast at Search Marketing Now – August 4 at 1 PM EDT

PPC expert Andrew Goodman looks at how to automate a PPC campaign using rules-based management to govern the pay-per-click bidding process — in a free educational webcast

Redding, CT (PRWEB) July 28, 2009 — On Tuesday, August 4, 2009 at 1 PM Eastern Daylight Time, Search Marketing Now presents "PPC Campaign Automation: Bid Management, Alerts…the Works!" This webcast is free and is sponsored by Acquisio Software.

Pay-per-click (PPC) advertising campaigns can be complex, time-consuming — and costly if not well-managed. At some point, certain aspects of the campaign are simply too difficult — or even impossible– to manage by hand.

The August 4 webcast provides a hands-on introduction into PPC campaign automation. PPC expert Andrew Goodman looks at how to automate a PPC campaign using rules-based management to govern your bidding process. He’ll discuss why it’s important to automate the bidding process, what kinds of rules can be used to streamline a PPC campaign.

He’ll cover basic rules, and assumptions behind those rules, as well as introducing some advanced rules for those who want to take it to the next level. He’ll also show how adding automated processes to your campaign can improve your Quality Score and increase the overall ROI of your PPC campaign.

For more information visit http://searchmarketingnow.com. Registration is open at http://bit.ly/KboGW

Andrew Goodman is founder and president of Page Zero Media, a Toronto-based online marketing agency with a global reputation in paid search. He is a frequent contributor to the "Paid Search" column at Search Engine Land, as well as a frequent speaker at industry events such as the SMX conference series.

This webcast is sponsored by Acquisio, the world’s leading developer of PPC management tools for agencies. Acquisio SEARCH is the first PPC management software designed from the ground up with advertising agencies in mind. Acquisio was founded in 2003 and is based in Montreal.

About Search Marketing Now and Third Door Media:
Search Marketing Now webcasts are produced by Third Door Media, Inc. Third Door Media’s mission is to empower interactive and search marketing professionals by providing trusted content and community services they need to be successful.

Third Door Media produces the conference series Search Marketing Expo – SMX, which includes SMX East, SMX West, SMX Advanced and other SMX conferences. Third Door Media also publishes the search marketing news and analysis site Search Engine Land and Sphinn.com, the place for web, online, search, interactive and internet marketers to share news stories, talk within subject-specific discussion forums, build a network and stay connected to hot topics in internet marketing.

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City of Houston Tops National "Best Of" Rankings for 2008, 2009, Zizinya Web Solutions Finds

Several leading publications have ranked the city of Houston at the top of their ‘Best Of’ lists in various industries and socioeconomic surveys for 2008 and the early part of 2009.

Houston, TX (PRWEB) July 28, 2009 — The city of Houston seems to be at the top of everyone’s ‘Best of’ lists in a recent compilation by local Houston internet marketing company Zizinya Web Solutions.

Several major publications have cited Houston as the top U.S. metropolitan city to live and work based on multiple ranking criteria. Factors considered include the real estate market, employment, job growth, quality of medical care, manufacturing, accessibility for the disabled, population growth and more.

Dubbed the energy capital of the U.S. and boasting the largest medical center in the world, the city of Houston is weathering the economic downturn better than most. The Port of Houston is the second largest in the nation and continues to serve as a catalyst for the city’s business growth. Houston is also home to 27 Fortune 500 companies, second only to New York City.

Editors at Zizinya, the local company that maintains the comprehensive list of references to Houston in the news, didn’t have to look very hard when gathering news articles, reports and statistics for their compilation.

"For the past year and a half, I haven’t been able to pick up a magazine, open a newspaper or visit a major news website without coming across an article praising Houston for something or another," says Zizinya founder Shareef Defrawi. "It really is quite amazing how Houston has managed to get it right. As a native Houstonian, I feel obligated to share the city’s amazing success story with the world."

The Greater Houston Partnership (www.houston.org) originally published a list of articles that referenced Houston as a top US city for manufacturing, real estate, employment and more.

"We just took their list and expanded on it," says Shareef. "We tracked down and linked directly to all of the original publications, and we added more articles that featured Houston in the news."

The publisher’s goal is to promote business and economic development in Houston with the creation of a central resource for anyone who is interested in learning about the city and its monumental standing in the global landscape.

Business articles, statistical reports, socioeconomic surveys and many other industry specific data are added to the page on a monthly basis. Future plans by the company include the implementation of a distribution list to deliver the latest Houston rankings and business news directly to subscribers.

The comprehensive list of Houston rankings and Houston in the news can be found on Zizinya’s website at: Houston SEO services and internet marketing company that helps small businesses effectively promote their websites on the internet. Shareef Defrawi is the director of the company and an active proponent of Houston’s business and economic development.

Contact:

Shareef Defrawi, founder
Zizinya Web Solutions
(713) 568-2364
http://www.zizinya.com

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Max Value Insurance Group Rolls Out a New Program for Mortgage Brokers and Title Companies

"We eliminate the hassle for the broker of shopping the insurance for the client. It’s a win-win for both the broker and the client. Quoted, Bound and Billed Within The Hour!

Miami, Fla. (PRWEB) July 28, 2009 — Mario W. Pino President and Principal Agent of Max Value Insurance Group rolls out his new Homeowners Insurance Program dedicated to facilitate closings for mortgage brokers and title companies throughout the state of Florida and beyond.

MVIG is licensed in Florida and twenty- three other states, going nationwide soon. "We are determined to make the Homeowners Insurance component a non-factor in your closing process." "Rest at ease" says Pino, "We’ll have your policy Quoted, Bound and Billed within the Hour!"

"We eliminate the hassle for the broker of shopping the insurance for the client. It’s a win-win for both the broker and the client. The broker gets fast and courteous service, the client gets that and the best Homeowners rate available."

"They should just give us a try; we’re changing the way business is done. Our team of agents knows the time constraints that mortgage brokers and title agents face. Quoted, Bound and Billed Within the Hour! That’s our Motto." To contact MVIG log on to www.max-value-insurance.com or call 305-669-1879 out of state toll free 866-950-6844 (MVIG).

MVIG also prepares insurance for investment properties, foreclosures, vacant and renovation risks. We deal exclusively with "A" rated standard and surplus lines carriers. Dwelling/Fire and Commercial risks are no problem. We have a fully automated quoting system which allows us to quote most risks in house eliminating long waits. Just email or fax the appraisal/coverage requirements or log on to www.max-value-insurance.com to get your risk quoted within the hour. If the broker or client is on the road, they can feel free to call us and we can quote them over the phone. Our agents speak English and Spanish. We also have several Auto Insurance Carriers available for our personal and commercial auto policy clients.

Contact:

Mario W Pino President and Principal Agent
Max Value INsurance Group
1-866-950-6844 (MVIG)
http://www.max-value-insurance.com

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ARGUS Software Partners with CREOpoint to Offer Exclusive Online Networking

ARGUS Software announces a partnership with CREOpoint.com, the online meeting point for commercial real estate leaders worldwide, to bring quality professional networking to the industry.

New York (PRWEB) July 28, 2009 — Members of the ARGUS commercial real estate (CRE) ecosystem are now able to access CREOpoint, the exclusive, free, invitation-only online community for CRE leaders worldwide.

"The industry is changing quickly in this new environment," says Mark Kingston, president and CEO of ARGUS Software. "Travel and conference budgets have been slashed, while the speed of thought and dialogue has increased well beyond what traditional in-person communication vehicles can deliver. CRE professionals want quality networking and valuable real-time intelligence. CREOpoint offers industry leaders a vital online meeting point to network, exchange insights and share best practices. We are excited to partner with CREOpoint to bring quality industry-focused networking to our ecosystem."

CREOpoint will be made available through ARGUS Zone, a collaboration, transaction, networking, training and marketing tool for ARGUS customers.

"We are joining forces with ARGUS Software" says JC Goldenstein, CREOpoint’s Founder and CEO. "Our partnership will generate outstanding benefits to ARGUS’ customers and to CREOpoint’s fast growing member and partner networks. Together with ARGUS and other visionaries, we will set new standards for networking among commercial real estate industry leaders and influencers worldwide. CREOpoint is an essential part of the transformation of the global commercial real estate industry."

This partnership is an element in ARGUS Software’s focus on the ‘life of the customer’ as an important concept in increasing efficiency and productivity in the CRE universe. ARGUS Zone provides a console for CRE professionals seeking buyers and sellers, sharing information with lenders and appraisers, organizing deal rooms and corporate or industry workgroups and networking with peers.

Additionally, ARGUS Software will offer all CREOpoint members a standing 10% discount on purchases of its products.

About ARGUS Software

ARGUS Software is the leading provider of software and solutions for managing the value of real estate investments worldwide. ARGUS Software has a world-class user base consisting of over 90,000 customers and users and has focused solely on the commercial real estate segment for over 20 years. The ARGUS Software portfolio includes industry-standard products such as ARGUS Valuation-DCF, ARGUS Developer, ARGUS Asset Management and ARGUS Lease CRM.

About CREOpoint

CREOpoint is the online meeting point for commercial real estate leaders worldwide. It was founded in 2008 by former executives from Citibank, Credit Lyonnais, Ernst & Young, McKinsey, Morgan Stanley, NAI Global, Newsweek, TechRepublic and WPP. Thousands of quality members from 40 countries have joined the community. The new partnership with Argus Software is another step in offering more value to CREOpoint members with existing partners such as Commercial Property News, Property Week, MIPIM, Euromoney, Business Immo, REIDIN, CRE Russia, EuropaProperty, and REDailyTV. To apply to CREOpoint, go to CREOpoint.

To access CREOpoint from your SmartPhone, bookmark CREOpoint Mobile or follow us on Twitter.

Media Contacts:

For ARGUS Software:
Jennifer Brenner
VP Marketing Communications
ARGUS Software
Phone: +1 713 341 3630

For CREOpoint:
JM Bonthous
BrightMagnet
Phone: + 1 310 457 0444

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Benham and Reeves Lettings Reports International Tenants Return To The London Rentals Market

While it is clearly premature to talk about ‘green shoots of recovery,’ there seems to be some agreement that the economy appears to be stabilising. Against this backdrop, the London lettings market appears to be thriving at the moment, with Benham and Reeves Residential Lettings reporting enquiry levels up on last year, with a clear rise in demand from overseas tenants looking for a home to rent in London.

London, UK (PRWEB) July 28, 2009 — While it is clearly premature to talk about ‘green shoots of recovery’, there seems to be some agreement that the economy appears to be stabilising. Against this backdrop, the London lettings market appears to be thriving at the moment, with Benham and Reeves Residential Lettings reporting enquiry levels up on last year, with a clear rise in demand from overseas tenants looking for a home to rent in London.

"The lettings market is in full summer mode and demand for rental properties is strong throughout our eight London offices. In particular, we’re seeing an increase in enquiries from prospective international tenants, which may indicate that multi-national organisations are starting to relocate staff again." reports Lettings Director Marc von Grundherr.

"Conditions have changed dramatically though and this is definitely now a tenant’s market. All our offices are very busy but tenants are looking for good deals." continues Marc. "In fact, rents have come down by 10%-30% depending on the type of property and tenants are taking full advantage of this. The last five years have seen a landlord’s market but the market is very different now and landlords need to recognise this in order to minimise void periods."

Benham and Reeves Residential Lettings attributes much of its current increase in business to its pro-active marketing strategy, with its new-look website proving to be a key factor as Marc explains: "Over 26,000 prospective tenants have searched for a home on our recently re-launched website over the last three months which is a very encouraging response. There’s been a total increase in unique visitor numbers of 29% compared to 2008 and in particular, we’ve seen an increase in overseas visitors, with the USA up by 28%, Italy increasing by 40% and enquiries from India up 22.5%"

"Our client list is also an important part of the equation. We’ve built up our contact list over 53 years in the business. We regularly work with leading relocation agents and also have excellent HR contacts in many FTSE and Fortune 500 companies – 70% of our tenants work for large blue-chip companies. We really do believe that landlords will find it hard to find another lettings agent that can match that level of experience."

The new-look BR Lets website caters well for prospective tenants where they’ll find the latest London property listings, and for Landlords too with ‘B&R TV’ containing easy-to-follow information on the legalities of letting a property, from insurance and deposits to furnishings and everything in between.

Since its re-launch, the website has attracted thousands of first-time visitors as Marc explains: "We’ve used our experience gained over fifty years as a residential lettings specialist, to create a website which is a one-stop resource, full of information that landlords and applicants will find informative and useful. We’re delighted to the site is receiving so many new visitors, demonstrating that the combination of up to date news and well presented property details seems to be a winning formula."

About Benham and Reeves

With eight offices in the prime residential areas of London (and overseas offices in Singapore, Hong Kong and Dubai), Benham and Reeves Residential Lettings is recognised as one of the largest specialist London Lettings -only agencies. They are also one of the only lettings agents to offer a London interior design, refurbishment and furnishing service for investment properties through their sister company, In:Style Direct.

Contact:

Tracie Lack
Benham and Reeves
020 7433 6670
http://www.brlets.co.uk

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Top Orange County Wealth Management Firm Says its Investors are Well Positioned Despite Uncertain Market Outlook

The Keller Group Investment Management, Inc. – listed among the nation’s top wealth managers by Wealth Manager Magazine’s August 2009 issue – said its investors will be well-positioned to weather the on-going downturn after an encouraging second quarter in which the firm’s growth composite did considerably better than the market benchmark

Irvine, CA (Vocus) July 28, 2009 — The Keller Group Investment Management, Inc. – listed among the nation’s top wealth managers by Wealth Manager Magazine’s August 2009 issue – said its investors will be well-positioned to weather the on-going downturn after an encouraging second quarter in which the firm’s growth composite did considerably better than the market benchmark.

"In even our most optimistic scenarios, we expect returns from stocks and bonds over the next five years to be mediocre and likely to stay in the single digits for typical stock and bond allocations," said Victoria Collins, executive vice president of The Keller Group. "That’s why we’re taking asset allocation to a new level now."

The firm expressed confidence in its ability to transition portfolios to the "endowment model" favored by universities and private foundations, which will allow it to branch out beyond stocks and bonds and add asset classes that are more "market neutral," such as real estate, commodities and other alternative investments that should reduce risk yet provide solid returns.

According to John Hakopian, president of The Keller Group, the firm has already enjoyed strong returns from its tactical position in high-yield bonds. While it may reduce these holdings somewhat, it will still have positions that are expected to continue adding value. In addition to these tactical asset class moves, the firm’s bond managers are using their flexibility to take advantage of undervalued areas of the bond market when they consider the long-term opportunity to be sufficiently compelling.

Though not concerned about imminent inflation, The Keller Group is considering asset classes such as Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS) and commodities that could help protect its client portfolios in the case of a declining dollar and/or increased inflation. The firm said it believes that prudence is called for given the current high level of uncertainty in the economy and financial markets. But it expressed faith that good investment opportunities still exist and it is working hard to identify and take advantage of those opportunities.

At its low on March 9, the market was priced for a possible depression, now it is priced for the reality of a recession. The prospect of a meltdown of the financial system appears past; the government has demonstrated it will do whatever is necessary to avoid a disaster of that scale.

"The global economy remains fragile as the effects of massive wealth destruction and the unwinding of a huge debt bubble continue to play out," said Collins. "The ultimate result will likely be lower spending by both consumers and businesses in the years ahead."

About First Foundation Inc.

First Foundation Inc. is a private financial firm that offers seamless banking, estate planning, wealth management, philanthropic consulting and trust services. This full-service firm provides complete financial management through its affiliates:

The Keller Group Investment Management, Inc – a Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) providing investment management and financial planning services to high net worth families, trusts and business entities with minimum account size of $500,000.

First Foundation Bank – a federally chartered bank that offers FDIC-insured deposit accounts, business, personal and commercial lending, insurance services and trust management;

First Foundation Advisors – a group of consultants offering estate, investment management and philanthropic strategic planning to families and individuals who have a net worth exceeding $10 million.

First Foundation’s goal is to offer clients a single source of expertise for their investments, financial planning, insurance, tax planning, estate planning, and other financial needs. Additional information is available www.firstfoundationinc.com.

Please remember that past performance may not be indicative of future results. Different types of investments involve varying degrees of risk, and there can be no assurance that the future performance of any specific investment, investment strategy, or product made reference to directly or indirectly in this press release will be profitable, equal any corresponding indicated historical performance level(s), or be suitable for your portfolio. Due to various factors, including changing market conditions, the content may no longer be reflective of current opinions or positions. Moreover, you should not assume that any discussion or information contained in this press release serves as the receipt of, or as a substitute for, personalized investment advice from The Keller Group Investment Management, Inc. To the extent that a reader has any questions regarding the applicability of any specific issue discussed above to his/her individual situation, he/she is encouraged to consult with the professional advisor of his/her choosing. A copy of The Keller Group’s current written disclosure statement discussing advisory services and fees is available for review upon request.

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What Recession? Florida Investor Garners 17.35 Percent on $1.34 Million

Orlando attorney Larry Loftis making phenomenal investments in real estate tax liens.

Orlando, Florida (PRWEB) July 28, 2009 − While the economic recession has caused most investors to seek safety in CDs and money market accounts, Orlando investor Larry Loftis has been quietly parking large chunks of cash in one of the safest investments around − real estate tax liens.

In June, Mr. Loftis, who is also an attorney, invested $1.34 million in Florida property tax liens at an average of over 17 percent. And he did it all online.

County governments throughout the country sell property tax liens to investors when owners fail to pay their annual property taxes. Since the government needs the money to pay for county services such as schools, roads, and police and fire protection, counties offer these lien certificates to investors at excellent fixed rates. What’s more, the investments are highly secured − secured as a first priority (i.e., ahead of a bank mortgage) lien on real estate worth 50 to 100 times more than the lien.

While Mr. Loftis has been investing in tax liens (and deeds) since the early 1990s, has written a best-selling book on the topic (Profit by Investing in Real Estate Tax Liens: Earn Safe, Secured, Fixed Returns Every Time, Kaplan 2004, 2007), and has been interviewed about tax liens in the Wall Street Journal, he acknowledges that this type of investment is still under the radar for most investors:

Loftis notes that since this type of investing does not involve brokers, you don’t have a built in advertising machine. And the government has never been good in the marketing arena. He mentions that most notices of tax lien sales are buried in the back of newspapers so that few people even see them.

And great rates are not unique to Florida. Mr. Loftis, who has purchased liens in Iowa and many other states and was recently quoted by the Des Moines Gazette just prior to the Iowa tax lien sales, notes that Iowa’s tax lien rate of two percent per month, or 24 percent annually, is hard to beat.

Aside from a small learning curve about this type of investing, what’s not to like? "People are looking for the same things − good yields and safety. Tax lien investing provides both."

LarryLoftis.com offers tax lien investing educational materials for individual investors, and buying representation for institutional investors. For more information, visit http://www.LarryLoftis.com or email media at LarryLoftis dot com.

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