Fairfax, VA -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/01/2012 -- The home-buying market in Northern Virginia is currently a fantastic one. Those who are currently considering selling their Fairfax home are in a position to receive an excellent offer from a buyer who is moving to the region to accept one of the area’s many new jobs, or is relocating within Northern VA. When selling a home, however, there are some steps one can take in order to make it as attractive and enticing as possible to potential buyers.

Enhance your curb appeal: Small details can make a big difference in the appeal of the outside of your house. Add some colorful blooming annuals in flowerpots on the front porch, and keep the lawn well watered and maintained. Give the front door a fresh coat of paint, which looks welcoming to guests. Keep the garage door closed, and try to park “project” cars or RVs away from the house. Repair any areas of the house that are peeling or faded, such as cracks in the driveway or foundation, and peeling spots of paint on the window shutters. Today, many home sales are foreclosures and short sales, and the best way to compete with these homes is with a house that’s in excellent condition.

Try to de-personalize & de-clutter: When selling a home, it is important to allow potential buyers to see how they can “fit” into the house and make it their own. Therefore, it is important to de-clutter and de-personalize as much as possible. Try to pack up personal family photos and collections. If needed, give rooms a fresh coat of neutral-colored paint. Clean the entire house as thoroughly as possible (or hire a cleaning service). Eyeball the entire home for small details, such as broken switchplates, jiggly doorknobs, burnt-out light bulbs, dead bugs in the light fixtures, and fingerprints on cabinet handles.

Price the home according to market value: It can be very tempting to price a home according to a number of other factors: what the neighbor’s house sold for, what the emotional attachment to the home is, what the house is believed to be ideally worth, or simply the amount of money one wishes to get for it. But the real, true key to selling a home in Northern VA is to price it according to market value. This ensures that the home will attract the right buyers, and that people will not see the home as underpriced or overpriced. A Realtor at Debbie Dogrul Associates can accurately deduce the value of any home.

Consider sweetening the deal: An unusual asset that a home contains can be a great deal-clincher for a home buyer. For example, if the home is on a golf course, a golf cart included with the cost of the home can add a "wow" factor. Or, leave behind the new stainless steel refrigerator in the kitchen. Items such as these can help go above and beyond a potential buyer’s normal expectations.

Allow access to the home: Often, people are still living in their home at the time it is being marketed. In this case, it is important to make sure to allow agents to show the home to potential buyers. In this process, it is important to be as flexible and unrestrictive as possible.

Trust the agent: A Debbie Dogrul Associates Listing Specialist will keep their client up-to-date about what current Northern VA home buyers are seeking. He or she will also provide feedback following a visit to the home by another agent and a potential buyer. A Listing Specialist works hard on the part of the seller, all the way through the end of the settlement process.

About Debbie Dogrul Associates
With over 20 years of real estate experience, Debbie Dogrul Associates has been serving the Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and DC metro area since 1989. With over 83,000 properties available, Debbie Dogrul Associates is a team of Realtors® who are always striving to provide the best customer service in their area. For more information, or to look at some of Debbie Dogrul Associates’ current properties, visit TeamDDA.com.

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Ontario, Canada -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/01/2012 -- Nawel K Seth, the principal Broker of Record at Trail Blazers Realty rightfully said that buying and Selling a home is one of the biggest financial decision in one’s life and the cost associated with home selling are also among the highest that an average person would pay for hired services.

It is worth mentioning that Nawel Seth is among those pioneers whose efforts helped open up the MLS system to general public allowing more MLS selling options to consumers. Now home sellers have a choice, they can buy unbundled services to save money; they don’t have to pay for those service s they don’t need or they won’t use. Nawel currently offers Flat Fee MLS and a full range of MLS unbundled services from his highly popular site http://www.FlatFeeCanada.com

With the advent of internet and the availability of information with ease Nawel said, “many sellers are actively participating in the sale process while others are being more adventurous and are trying to do it themselves”. Even when you find a buyer , the seller would need legal forms to draw up the agreement of purchase and sale and other terms must be completed to have a binding sale agreement.”

Real Estate Legal Forms are available from many outlets and websites for cost ranging up to 100 dollars. “ To help the consumer and reduce their costs further, Nawel is now offering Real Estate Legal Forms that can be used for the sale of a house or a condominium absolutely free of any cost. These forms can be down loaded in pdf format, by visiting website link http://www.flatfeecanada.com/Real Estate Forms.html . The site offers 27 most popular Real Estate forms ( drafted by Real Estate Lawyers acting for the Toronto Real Estate Board), such as forms for agreement of purchase and sale, amendment and waiver forms; notice of fulfillment of condition form, Notice to remove the condition form etc. etc.. There are also FINTRAC forms on the site, which are now required by the Federal government to stop money laundering . Many forms are explained in plain English to help consume understand the terminology.

These forms should be used by those who are very familiar with the sale process and the legal terms, Nawel cautions that these forms cannot replace legal advice and if in doubt , the seller should consult his lawyer. “ Understanding what you are signing is essential for a successful transaction” Nawel Said.

About Free Real Estate Legal Forms
For information on Free Real Estate Legal Forms and Unbundled MLS service you can visit: http://www.FlatFeeCanada.com

Contact information for Trail Blazers Realty:
905-660-7999 / 905-660-7999 / 1 866 890 1999
Adress: 675 Cochrane Dr, East Tower
City: Markham State: Ontario
Zip: L3R0B8 Country: Canada
Phone: 416.630.1999 / 905.660.7999 / Toll free: 1-866.890.1999
Fax: 1-866.542.3665

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Danville, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/01/2012 -- Tracey Harper (The Harper Team), a local residential real estate professional has received the Five Star Professional Award for being in the top 2% of Realtors in the San Francisco East Bay Area. The award was presented by Diablo Magazine on behalf of Five Star Professional, an independent market research firm.

Five Star Professional partnered with Diablo magazine to conduct research to identify a select group of real estate agents who are exceptional in both their ability and their commitment to overall satisfaction. Fewer than four percent of the 22,200 San Francisco East Bay area residents holding real estate licenses were selected.

The Five Star Real Estate Agent program is designed to identify and showcase real estate agents in a local market who score highest in overall customer satisfaction. As part of an in-depth research process, real estate agents are evaluated by their customers based on customer service, integrity, market knowledge, communication and negotiation skills, closing preparation, helping clients find the right home, marketing the home being sold and overall satisfaction.

All qualified real estate agents were screened with the State Real Estate Commission’s database to verify that licenses were current and no disciplinary actions were pending. The final list was reviewed by a panel of local realty company executives, professional and trade association officers and others directly involved in housing-related businesses.

"We are extremely happy to see The Harper Team receive this award,” said Dennis Simkin, Vice President, Manager, at J Rockcliff Realtors in Danville, CA. Simkin, a 38-year veteran of Bay Area real estate views great customer service as “priority one” for professional Realtors. “The Harper Team is one of our top-producing teams in the area. This award acknowledges one critical area of the skills and experience they bring to their clients,” Simkin went on to say.

About The Harper Team
Tracey & Craig Harper, The Harper Team, have over 19 years of experience in residential real estate. They have closed over 400 escrows representing both sellers and buyers – from condos to luxury estates.

"We were very excited when we were informed that we had won the award and very appreciative of our many clients who took the time to respond to the surveys sent out by Five Star Professional,” said Tracey Harper. “We had no idea this study was underway until the study was completed and the winners were announced. What an honor to receive this award as the real estate business is all about satisfying clients and building long-term business and personal relationships with them. This award was a confirmation that our team approach to customer satisfaction is working.”

The Harper Team works out of the J. Rockcliff Realtors office in Danville, CA and focuses on residential real estate in the 680 corridor from Walnut Creek to Pleasanton including Alamo, Danville, San Ramon and Dublin.

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Fairfax, VA -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/01/2012 -- There are many different reasons that a family may decide to sell their house, so every home selling process will be unique and different. Sometimes, this is what can make the process of a home sale a stressful experience; because there is not a definite set of rules, or a concrete timeline, that will work just right for everyone. Debbie Dogrul Associates, located in Fairfax, Va., offers the following tips for planning for the sale of your home.

Before beginning, it&aposs important to consider one&aposs home-selling priorities. Those who are selling their home and moving because they have accepted a new job may have a need to sell the home as quickly as possible. In this case, one may wish to contact your Realtor at Debbie Dogrul Associates and list their home as soon as possible. Typically, a home selling process begins several months before the home is actually sold. As such, it is important to be patient.

Those who have already started the process of selling their home should try to look at their home through the eyes of a buyer. What needs to be fixed, cleaned, and/or repaired? Working with a professional stager is becoming a more and more popular option. A stager is an expert in making your home appear appealing to prospective buyers, in order to maximize the space of your home and emphasize its positive attributes.

The best time to sell, however, is simply that time which best suits the current owner. While spring time is an active period to sell houses, by the time June rolls around, historically only about 55% of the houses in Fairfax County that will sell in a year have been sold. From July to December, there are still another 45% of the houses on which buyers will make offers. Homeowners here are fortunate to live in a robust housing market because of our strong employment market.

Even during the holidays home buyers may be looking to close on a home before the end of the year in order to claim the mortgage costs on their tax return, so it is possible to find someone who is quite serious about buying quickly. As such, while spring is certainly an active time for buyers, a home can and often is sold during other seasons of the year. A good Realtor will be ready to make the selling process as smooth and pain-free as possible, regardless of the time of year.

In almost all cases, it is best to list your home as far in advance as possible. Remember that the process of selling a Virginia home involves attracting a buyer, negotiating a contract and settlement date, and then hunting for your new home. So, whenever possible, it is best to plan in advance and allow plenty of time for the home selling process.

About Debbie Dogrul Associates
The professional Realtors from Debbie Dogrul Associates provide professional real estate sales help to their clients. With over 20 years of real estate experience, Debbie Dogrul Associates has been serving the Virginia, Maryland, and DC markets since 1989. Visit TeamDDA.com today for more information.

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Second-floor entrances as well as raising entire offices just a few options to avoid floods

San Francisco, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/01/2012 -- The Lipps bought their split-level in Millburn in 2006 where they raise their two children on what was, according to Stacey, “a terrific block.”

However, in late August of 2011, tropical storm Irene hit the state with heavy rains. Stacey said she gathered up the children and fled the house in the early mornings as the water had already reached knee-high levels on the first floor.

At the floods peak, “We had about 13 feet of water in the house, up to the second floor,” she stated. The entire entrance of the house was submerged.

“If we had stayed, we would have had to climb out a window and into a boat.”

Due to wanting to avoid such a crisis again, the family moved the front entrance to the house from the ground-level, to a second-level floor, and made other flood preparation alterations.

The family is still situated across the street from a branch of the Rahway River.

“We took steps to prevent as much water getting into the house as we can, but if water is going to come in, it’s going to find its way.”

Still, the alterations have helped ensure the family will not be trapped if such day ever comes.

They are among many homeowners and businesses that have taken extra steps to be prepared for other potentially devastating terms.

The Dental Associates of Denville undertook changes after Irene that were equally dramatic after its offices were flooded. The flooding destroyed thousands of dollars worth of equipment, prompting the association to make a change.

“We had to discard everything,” said Lew Figatner, who runs the practice across the street from the Rockaway River. “Chairs, instruments... everything was ruined. We didn’t want to go through it again.”

He thus had the entire one-story building raised up six full feet. An elevator and stairs were added to the building.

“It’s going to happen again,” Figatner said of the heavy rains and local flooding.

“Seven years ago, architects Nancy Dougherty and Claudio Breda opened Studio 1200 in Short Hills. Redesigning buildings to limit water damage “was not something we were addressing,” Dougherty said.

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The wealthy co-founder of Innocent smoothies had jumped on the British basement bandwagon

San Francisco, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/01/2012 -- Adam Balon has submitted his application to dig out a humongous sub-terrestrial living space under the Notting Hill mansion he bought for nearly $17 million earlier in the month.

Plans seem to indicate that he wants a single-story basement that would extend across the majority of his property’s gardens. The basement is set to provide space for a swimming pool, yoga room, as well as a massage room, two guest rooms, a cinema, wine cellar, and a “staff flat”.

Other owners on the street have also applied for permission to build even larger basement luxury pads. One such neighbor is building a two-level basement.

The construction of such a structure is likely to take years to complete, and that has some neighbors in the area of west London a bit perturbed.

One resident stated that, “Yet again it is a case of the big cheeses riding roughshod over neighbors. People’s lives are being thoroughly disrupted by noise, dust and vibration for a very long time. Why should we all have to suffer for a few people’s vanity projects? The whole area is being turned into a gigantic underground massage parlor.”

Mr. Balon’s application warns the work, expected to cost upwards of $2 million, could potentially damage property in the “slight” category.

Such disturbances could include fragile items being taken from mantels and pictures take off walls. Windows may also may need to be fortified, which could cause the constructions to receive some pushback before it is okayed.

Mr. Balon was not available for comment regarding the issue when contacted for a statement.

About ValueDry.com
ValueDry.com (http://www.valuedry.com/) provides information, expertise, and quotes following a free inspection regarding waterproofing a basement. Browse services as well as remodeling options. Visitors can also look through basement 101 steps that can help them be prepared against the chance of flooding.

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Miami, FL -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/02/2012 -- Venetian Builders designs and builds top quality screen enclosures that will stand up to any kind of violent weather conditions that Florida has to offer. They build all types of screen enclosures ranging from patio screen enclosures to screened patio rooms to covered patios. They use stainless steel fasteners to anchor the enclosures to the structure; they also insure the chlorine gasses from the pool will not rust away the metal holding the screen enclosure together. They believe that their attention to detail and use of only the top grade materials separates a Venetian enclosure from the rest.

Their patio covers will increase recreational space without having to spend the time and money to fully enclose part of the patio with walls. These patio covers are becoming one the easiest and most affordable ways to expand the living area of the house. Venetian Builders offers patio covers and patio roofing in a variety of materials and styles, from custom wood frame roof designs to insulated aluminum roofing that can easily be opened and closed. The wide selection of designs offers the home owner a personalized way to utilize their patio space.

Venetian’s Expert engineers will design a sunroom that will fit into the layout of the home while offering customers the flexibility to layout the room in order to best use the available space. All their sunrooms are built from their components designed by their engineers and are approved by the Florida Building code for use in High Velocity Hurricane Zones. They can build a room within any budget and design scope. With limitless design possibilities and structural options customers are guaranteed to get the most out of their living space.

About Venetian Builders
Venetian Builders is Florida’s leading builder of quality screen enclosures, patios and sunrooms. The Venetian Builders team is comprised of some of the foremost experts in the field, with the singular goal of building better, faster, and cleaner, while always meeting and exceeding Florida’s building codes. To learn more visit them at http://www.venetianflorida.com.

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Buyer Confidence May Mean Real Estate Market Revival

San Francisco, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/02/2012 -- Property auction clearance rates are outperforming last year’s levels in Sydney and Melbourne, leading many to believe the two cities may be in for a real estate market revival.

Sydney’s market has performed slowly yet steadily throughout 2012. Melbourne’s market, however, has been sluggish.

Now both markets are improving, particularly, say industry experts, in the multi-million dollar bracket.

The recent “Super Saturday” event, Australia’s largest real estate auction of the year, saw Sydney’s clearance rate up 13% over the same time last year, while Melbourne saw 1,180 homes auctioned over the weekend, up from 742 the previous weekend and from 405 during the same time last year.

The high price sellers during Melbourne’s Super Saturday event were a Port Melbourne home that sold for $4.1 million, a Kew home that sold for $3.92 million, and a St. Kilda West home that sold for $3 million.

The most expensive sale in Sydney was a Northcote Avenue home in Killara that sold for $4.22 million. Philip Waller, of McGrath, the agent who sold the home said it was valued at $5 million in 2006. “The buyer could see the value in the property. A similar home sold nearby for about $7 million,’’ he said.

Although Waller had hoped to sell the home for about $4.5 million, he was pleased in general with the results and considered them a positive sign of things to come. “Overall, the market has been better, and even at open for inspections we’re finding there is more confidence,’’ he said. “I’ve had offers of about $4 million and $5 million for homes in the last few days and it has been good to see people coming out and making offers again.”

According to Mal James, a Melbourne buyers agent, sellers are seeing good results when they price their homes in keeping with the market. “A long drought on good stock meant there were some thirsty buyers out there, ready to snap up the good properties that were on offer on Saturday,’’ he said.

James noted that demand is especially high in the $2 million-plus market. The increased consumer interest should stimulate more of the same, he added. “Activity breeds more activity, so we would expect more properties to be coming onto the market over the next few weeks as well as more off-markets,’’ he said.

Scott Banks of Scott Banks Real Estate said that in an effort to be cautious, many buyers negotiated prices following the auction.

“There is a lot of that happening, but there are certainly a lot of happy vendors around after the weekend.”

Buyers advocate Christopher Koren said that while houses he worked with 15 years ago were 90% auctioned and 10% off-market, today about 20% of the homes he manages are off-market.

“There is talk of a few properties worth around $25 million which will be coming on to the market for sale, but of course they will transact off market as there is such a small number of people who could actually afford to buy in that bracket,’’ he said.

About: Ultraproperty.com.au
UltraProperty.com.au (http://www.ultraproperty.com.au/) is a Brisbane-based, multi-faceted company providing a range of property development consultant solutions to investors, developers, and land holders. Ultra Property aims to differentiate itself from other construction project management firms through its personal, detailed service.

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Those who are optimistic still believe only a slight upturn will occur

San Francisco, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/03/2012 -- Nearly one third of an individuals surveyed think the housing market will be trending upwards in the coming months. The 29% optimistic mark is a 7% increase for those who believe good things are coming for the industry, according to the property search website RightMove.

The belief that the mortgage market is and would be improving was the most cited reason by those surveyed. Thirty-two percent felt that the mortgage market is improving overall.

The return of house price confidence, as well as better access to mortgages, are crucial ingredients to the market moving up again.

Even with the level of positivity, most believe the market will rise less than 5%, but even that modest move can help those who are trapped in negative equity move their properties.

Out of those surveyed, four out of every 10 believe prices will remain near their current number within a year’s time. A quarter of those surveyed expect a slight lean downwards by next year.

The study showed that a fifth of those who bought a home between 2007 and this year do believe it is now worth less than they paid. Among those surveyed, 17% believe there are in negative equity, which means their mortgage balance is bigger than the value of their home.

Miles Shipside, Director of RightMove, said: "Many built strategies on the cornerstones of increasing property prices and low or no deposit lending. The result of this approach is a negative equity millstone around the necks of many buyers from that era which will take years to lift.”

"In the current economic climate it will take more than a modest recovery in property prices to help its victims consider moving home again."

The British government launched a $120 billion scheme to kickstart lending over the summer. That move has helped increase mortgage availability; however, many competitors among lenders have aimed their focus at those with larger deposits to put down.

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Indonesian economic growth luring foreigners

San Francisco, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/03/2012 -- Rental rates for luxury apartments in Jakarta’s business district has risen 14% over last year, driven by demand from expatriate workers.

About 45,000 foreigners live in upscale apartments in Jakarta, according to ChannelNewsAsia.com, which reported the rental data findings of an Indonesian central bank survey.

A fast-growing economy has produced jobs that are drawing foreign workers to Indonesia.

The capital’s business district is a popular choice for foreigners to live in because they get a shorter commute to work and spend less time in traffic.

One Jakarta resident, Anthony Macri, said he likes the city’s shopping and cultural amenities. Macri also is close to his job.

Although the business district has plenty of high-rise apartments, not all are for rent. Some units are bought for investment or serve as status symbols, a property analyst said.

“We’ve observed that many Indonesians buy apartments for the prestige,” Ali Tranghana told Channel News Asia. “If they want to sell it, they will, but if they don’t, they will keep the property as an asset.”

In Indonesia, renters often are asked to pay large amounts of money up front to occupy an apartment, a housing expert said.

“Apartment owners who offer a 12-month lease will ask tenants to pay a year in advance, unlike other countries where they can pay monthly, or even weekly, such as Australia,” Aleviary Akbar told Channel News Asia. Akbar is a residential sales and leasing associate director for Colliers International.

A proposed law would allow foreigners to buy property in Indonesia with conditions. Foreigners would be able to get an ownership certificate for up to 60 years for apartments in three cities: Bali, Batam and Jakarta.

Investing in property in Indonesia might be attractive to foreigners.

“Ever since I’ve been here, prices have gone up,” said Andrew Trigg, a Jakarta resident for 22 years. He noted that property values have risen despite political turmoil. “So there is something quite remarkable about property prices in Indonesia, the way they keep going up.”

About Rumahku.com
Rumahku.com (http://www.Rumahku.com) is an online resource for buying and renting property in Indonesia. Visitors can search all kinds of properties through Rumahku, including homes, land, and commercial properties. One can also find an agent at http://www.Rumahku.com and http://www.rumahku.com/rumah-dijual/">Rumah Dijual.

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North London, England -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/05/2012 -- Chelsea Square Partnership – a boutique estate agency serving North West London – is preparing for a busy autumn and winter, as market trends predict a rise in the number of rental properties available across the capital. The firm, which handles both property sales and lettings, has found that a number of factors are influencing the larger numbers of houses and flats that are on the rental market right now.

Alex Michael of Chelsea Square Partnership says, “At this time of year, we would normally expect a high percentage of rental properties to have already been taken by higher education students. However, economic pressures and heightened university fees have contributed to a marked reduction in young people embarking on a course of studies. The figure could be as high as 10% fewer students. Plus, more people are opting to live with their parents instead of studying away from home in order to save money."

The agency also cites other reasons for this boost in empty London rental properties, including the Government&aposs recent reduction of the London Housing Allowance, a housing benefit payable to Council or Housing Association tenants. Many private sector landlords have been forced to evict tenants who had previously funded their rent with the LHA, but who can now no longer make up the balance by themselves.

Finally, industry commentators have been reporting a strengthening return of buy-to-let investors into the residential marketplace as the reliability and resilience of property values and rents across the capital has proven consistently attractive during a volatile financial period. This has, in turn, released a whole new raft of rental properties for estate agencies, such as Chelsea Square, to offer their customers.

Chelsea Square Partnership handles lettings on behalf of tenants and landlords across London, offering a property management service, from initial market appraisal right through to tenancy agreements, legalities, electric testing and gas safety certification etc. The agency can also provide tenants with financial and moving services advice. Their website can be found at http://www.chelsea-square.co.uk.

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Construction lien documents package for cheap

Johns Island, SC -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/05/2012 -- Construction Management Solutions, the leading provider of low-cost business solutions for construction professionals, has put together a new package of construction lien documents. The package includes an Excel format of Unconditional Final Waiver of Lien and/or Claim, Unconditional Waiver of Lien Upon Progress Payment and Conditional Waiver of Lien Upon Progress Payment. Click on the link for more information on application for payment.

These documents are available from Construction Management Solutions and are important in protecting your property from mechanics lien and to protect your property from the effects of a lien. Mechanics lien can put your property into a foreclosure action, with the sale proceeds as compensation for the unpaid contractors, subcontractors, laborers, or material suppliers. Additionally, a lien can also be placed if the direct contractor has not paid subcontractors, laborers and suppliers. That is why having waiver of lien is important in construction for commercial and residential properties. Click on the link for more information on release of lien.

Construction Management Solutions has three of the most useful construction lien documents available at a low price. These documents are in Excel format and can be saved in your computer. This document can easily be edited and customized for your needs.

To learn more about Construction Management Solutions’ Construction Lien Waiver Package, visit their website at http://www.contractorform.net. You can also contact them through 1-888-405-7514.

About Construction Management Solutions
Based in Charleston, South Carolina, Construction Management Solutions has been providing affordable business templates and lien waiver templates for commercial and residential construction professionals for the past 5 years. The company offers customer assistance and support with their products.

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Atlanta-Based, Out Estate Investments Provides Wall Street Grade Investments for Main Street Investors and a Diverse International Clientele

Atlanta, GA -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/05/2012 -- Out Estate Investments (http://www.outestate.com), a leading international investment firm specializing in high yield real estate opportunities in the Southeast United States, today announced that despite continued concerns around investing in domestic real estate, it has achieved multiple corporate milestones, including a waiting list of tenants, creating attainable entry points for Main Street and International Investors, and flipping 100% of their houses within six months for investors.

“While most people continue to dodge investing in real estate; Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc reports the private equity community has raised 8 billion to invest in single family homes, we made the decision to be forward looking and increase our efforts by working with bold clients who understand true wealth is created during the early stages of an economic recovery. Our clients have already seen tremendous returns. We’ve had record corporate revenues and developed a niche focus in understanding how to succeed in Southeastern cities,” said Terica Kindred, CEO and Founder of Out Estate Investments. Kindred, a serial-entrepreneur has constantly been a trend-setter as she once owned businesses on five different continents.

In spite of a generally trepid recovery, Out Estate Investments has realized many key achievements, including the following:

Currently has a waiting list of tenants for investment properties, far exceeding annual projections. In the midst of so many foreclosures the rental market has increased exponentially and Out Estate is offering former homeowners seeking to avoid cramming into a 2-bedroom apartment, the alternative of 3+ bedroom homes to rent allowing them to keep their lifestyle without the weight of a mortgage since financing is difficult to find in this current financial market. “What also makes our program different is that we prepare these renters for home ownership. Whether they are first time homeowners or previous homeowners looking to rebuild their credit and budget appropriately for home ownership the second time around,” adds Terica Kindred.

33% Increased investments in homes over the same time period as last year. With unprecedented margins for properties in the Southeastern United States, Out Estate Investments has found numerous investment properties at $30,000 and helped take them to after repair value over $90,000. “Our proprietary investment system creates multiple investment winners, creates multiple jobs, and helps stimulate ‘responsible’ home ownership in America with each individual property,” says Terica Kindred.Named global CEO branding leader Ascendant Group (http://www.ascendantgroupbranding.com) the branding and public relations agency of record. “Hiring Ascendant signifies a marked increase in our focus on getting our message out and helping more of the American middle class find investments that are both more secure and growth oriented than the stock market,” adds Terica Kindred.

Has successfully flipped 100% of houses under company management within 6 months. While Out Estate Investments is unable to offer guarantees, the company has a perfect track record year to date on flipping properties, dating back from 4th quarter 2011 – the 3rd quarter of 2012, despite calls by most real estate experts to buy and hold during this type of economic climate. As CEO Terica Kindred explains “we are getting some deals closed within 30 days of posting properties up on the MLS (Multiple Listing Service). We try to do a ‘Wow’ Factor on a lot of our flipped properties. We go above and beyond; so that a family looking through the property can visualize what the house will look like for them once they move into the property & invite guests to their house warming party.” Kindred adds “we are confident that as the economy continues to rebound and perceptions continue to improve we are well positioned to continue getting tremendous returns for our investors, we expect 2013 to be our best year.”

About Out Estate Investments
Out Estate Investments is a full service firm offering High Yield International Investment Opportunities, Real Estate, and Mortgages. In a global economy with more opportunities than ever before, our team will help identify and manage the opportunities that match your investment goals. Find out more at http://www.outestate.com

About Terica Kindred
Terica Kindred is a global millionaire! She has had businesses on five different continents, raised over 600 million in private capital from investors all across the world, and in her newest venture Out Estate Investments, profitably executed on 240 consecutive real estate flips. An author, speaker, business consultant and investment strategist; Kindred is the CEO of Out Estate Investments. A high-end investment firm specializing in hands free real estate and international investment opportunities. A true globe trotter, Kindred has developed businesses in five continents. With clients ranging from retired athletes to seasoned real estate investors, and CEO’s. Additionally, Kindred has helped dozen’s of entrepreneurs across the world develop or improve business systems and strategies that generate increased profits.

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Rome, Italy -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/05/2012 -- Value-added taxes, first home and luxury home taxes and negotiating the legal paperwork for transferring property from one person to another, can be a headache for anyone not very familiar with Italian real estate laws.

“It’s a good idea to have someone familiar with these laws and with property and property requirements to guide a buyer and seller through the process,” said Alessandro Lorenzo, president of the Italian real estate firm CercaCasa.it. “Someone who is well-versed in real estate trades and who has experience in real estate is a valuable asset to the buyer and seller. The facilitator will make sure each side receives a fair deal and, more importantly, make sure the transaction takes place properly.”

As with everything in real estate, location drives the price. Some parts of Italy have home and property prices quote low compared to others. In high demand areas, the prices rise to reflect the consumer’s demand to be in such vibrant cities. Luxury can be found, but will demand a premium price and will generate a premium return.

“If you are looking for a home, then you need someone who understands the market and can make sure you are not overpaying for the home. You also need someone who can check on the home to make sure it is everything the seller claims,” Mr. Lorenzo said.

On the selling side of the equation, a real estate agent can make sure the seller is getting full value, he said.

“You need someone who understands the market and who can get full value for you. My company has represented many owners in sales and connected them with buyers. We understand the Italian real estate market,” he said. “Real estate is our business. We keep up with current trends and changes in the law so you don’t have to.”

Italian real estate agents are also required to have liability insurance and be registered with the Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Lorenzo explained this is done to protect buyers and sellers. He encouraged anyone looking into real estate to make sure the agent they selected is so registered and insured.

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The Obama Mortgage Relief Plan Of 2012 is capable of providing guaranteed mortgage relief to over 3.5 distressed borrowers and unlike some past housing assistance programs offers some real ray of hope. This is because since LTV caps have been eliminated, homeowners can refinance even if their homes have lost all value and they owe significantly more on them than their current market worth.

Madison, WI -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/06/2012 -- The Obama Mortgage Relief Plan Of 2012 is slated to benefit almost 3.5 million struggling homeowners or even more. While revealing the program, the President had said that underwater borrowers could reap benefits by qualifying for the schedule which had relaxed qualification guidelines and process requirements. Eligible homemakers could save at least $300 every month on their mortgage payments and thus, accrue savings worth hundreds of dollars annually. And as the President put it financially distressed homeowners now no longer need to wait for the housing prices to recover to get out of their existing level of mortgage debt. The new housing relief proposal comes at a time when help is most urgently needed especially for those who are having troubles with their mortgages because of drastically fallen home values. The eligibility guidelines are relaxed and it could be possible for borrowers to refinance homes even if they owe substantially more on them.

Besides, unlike some past housing assistance programs, The Obama Mortgage Relief Plan Of 2012 offers a real ray of hope to borrowers who are finding it hard to stay current on their existing unaffordable home mortgages. By qualifying for the federal program, one could get access to interest rate as low as 2% and reduce monthly payments considerably. And ever since the new housing plan was revealed by Obama himself, its popularity shot up within months. If the latest results are any indication, for the first 5 months of 2012, the number of homeowners who got their homes refinanced with the plan, has gone up greatly and it is in fact higher than the number of people who refinanced homes during entire 2011. This is because for refinancing with the new plan, the caps on LTVs have been completely removed. One may be able to refinance even if there is no equity left in his home.

However, qualifying for The Obama Mortgage Relief Plan Of 2012 could still be challenging as few basic eligibility criteria will be needed to be satisfied. And probable applicants will also need to prepare documentation which is desired by lenders for granting approvals and some of it can be complicated and confusing. Considering these subtleties, it could be better if a borrower thought of seeking guidance from some person who is well versed with the updated qualification guidelines and process requirements that apply to Obama’s all new home refinancing program. On the internet, there may be firms which provide online assistance to guide borrowers in navigating through the mortgage refinance process with ease. Such agencies employ experts who are competent in helping people analyze their options. However, one must make sure that he has found a mortgage service provider that is reliable and reputable.Persons Who Need Benefits of The Obama Mortgage Relief Plan Of 2012 Request More Information On Loan Qualification By Visiting Obama-LoanModifications.com

About Obama-loanmodification
Obama-loanmodification is a leading mortgage service provider in the United States which has been in business for over seven years. Till date, the firm has helped tens of thousands of borrowers in qualifying for affordable mortgage interest rates and hence, significantly reduced monthly payments. Consumers, who are interested in determining their eligibility for home refinancing, can visit their website at http://www.obama-loanmodifications.com/r-om-relief.php for getting more valuable information.

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Barangaroo project looks to use vital residential section to fulfill building plan

San Francisco, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/06/2012 -- The Crown’s $1 billion luxury hotel and casino will rely on residential apartment to subsidize the cost of attracting Asian “big spenders”, one executive stated.

Executive Vice President of Crown’s strategy and development, Tod Nisbet, outlined the proposal that included a diagram, which showed one-third of the tower would be devoted to apartments.

Nisbet said that the image was “conceptual framework” and was not yet considered a finalized design, while speaking to the Urban Development Institute of Australia during the annual state conference.

The presentation still holds James Packer’s push for the building to maintain its proposed height, which stretches the current limit by a full third.

At the moment, residential apartments are not allowed in the hotel that is currently approved by Barangaroo. Only 100,000 square meters of residential space is so far approved for the precinct located in the south. Changes, such as the proposed additions would require a planning amendment.

Nisbet defended the plan, stating that residential additions would serve two vital functions: "It gives it scale and it gives it presence. What we didn&apost want [is to] have the hotel be dwarfed by the office buildings," he said. Apartments would also help "cross-subsidize" the quality building features and staff services critical to drawing the wealthy, rising Asian middle class.

"In order to attract that market … you have to deliver a product that they like," he said.

Nisbet also claimed that analysis of sales proved that individuals did not show signs of being “put off” by living in close proximity to a casino.

Justin Brown, Chairman of CBRE, stated that a three-bedroom apartment within the complex could go for as much as $5 million. He also stated a penthouse could easily fetch $20 million.

"If [the development] is a premium offering, it will add true value,&apos&apos he said. &apos&aposIf it ends up as a low-brow poker machine den, it will subtract from the value of the apartments.&apos&apos

Residential agent Ewan Morton believes that a having the hotel/casino at Barangaroo would help nearby residential development.

"We sell apartments all around the northern end of Pyrmont, and the [Star] casino is right there,&apos&apos he said. &apos&aposThe casino is never an issue. Particularly with the latest refurbishment, it&aposs actually gone more upmarket."

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Use this information equally as a custom made residence lookup, and as a way to get to know your actual estate agent. It is crucial to preserve in mind that the location has a document-breaking popularity as the foreclosure funds of the planet

Las Vegas, NV -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/06/2012 -- Use this information equally as a custom made residence lookup, and as a way to get to know your actual estate agent. It is crucial to preserve in mind that the location has a document-breaking popularity as the foreclosure funds of the planet. This could be what brought your lookup to Vegas, but odds are good that your agent was drawn by this, too. Beginner realtors won&apost be common with the regional taste and this is a enormous disadvantage to you as a customer no matter of whether or not you&aposre buying to invest or reside in the spot. As these are all nicely-acknowledged locations to lieu, your real estate agent must sense quite secure navigating this record with you.

A Snapshot Of Las Vegas
Unexperienced true estate customers make the miscalculation of assuming Las Vegas is purely a vacationer trap. Below are some fast specifics about the town that will give you a unique snapshot of the area and give info that will help you make an educated true estate purchase:

Quantity of Parks & Recreation Areas: 95
The city has fifty% a lot more libraries than any other U.S. city
Much less than twenty% of local inhabitants are of overseas respectable
Virtually 80% of local residents are large school or college educated
The educator to student ratio is eighteen:one the identical or greater than most other metropolitan areas
Average sunny times for each calendar year: 294
Las Vegas Neighborhoods

Northwest Las Vegas
Hipsters, younger people, these with a eager taste for tradition and even seniors will uncover this local community amid the top destinations in Nevada. Summerlin, the master planned neighborhood that gave this area its impressive reputation is the greatest of its variety below. There are a number of recreational actions and retailers centrally located, producing this spot the very virtually the epicenter of the Valley.

Southwest Las Vegas
The Southwest district is ideal for smaller family members and those without youngsters. This metropolis is unincorporated, meaning only that taxes are levied by the county instead than the city and that this spot has much more of a modest city really feel. Even so, its proximity to the Southeast regions have made this town a lot more popular in the past few a long time. Spanish Hills and Spanish Trails are two of the city&aposs most charming neighborhoods.

Southeast Las Vegas
Welcome to the suburbs! This town is by considerably the very best spot for family members. Because of in element to the massive housing boom this 10 years, this group is residence to one particular of the much more well-identified residential regions in Nevada. Building in this spot has been quite strong even with slowdowns in other locations a truth that translates into lots of options for family members new to the area. Much more well-liked neighborhoods incorporate Anthem and Green Valley Ranch.

Author Scott Karosa
Scott Karosa is President, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and sole shareholder of Tri-Star Management, Inc. A Nevada’s largest diversified financial services holding company. Tri-Star Management, Inc. owns wholly owned subsidiaries in the Mortgage Lending, Real Estate, Financial Services, Insurance, Sports and Entertainment Management, Investment banking, Medical Consulting and Merger and Acquisition spaces.

Contact information:
Scott Karosa
President/CEO
Tri-Star Management, Inc.
3900 Paradise Road
Las Vegas, NV 89169
(702) 794-4444
Website: http://scottkarosa.com

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Modern home resorts proudly announces it now offers quality fire glass

Woodland Hills, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/06/2012 -- Modern Home Resorts provides everything you need to create a chic ambiance with your indoor or outdoor fireplace. They carry quality products from fire pits to fire bowls, fireplaces to patio heaters, fire pit rings and burners to fire glass and liquid glass; virtually encompassing the gamut of indoor and outdoor heating devices.

All fireplace glass offered by Modern Home Resorts is inspected for quality and appearance. In working with only the top rated manufacturers in the United States, Modern Home Resorts guarantees one hundred percent customer satisfaction with all their products.

Transform your living space with the allure and elegance of fire glass added to the fireplace or outdoor fire pit. Your home will allude to the relaxing feel of a resort without ever having to leave your sanctuary. With the elegance of fire glass, available in many colors, you and your guests will bask in the luxurious ambiance created by the beautiful colorful glow. Made for gas fireplaces, fire glass offers both beauty and heat. In fact, the heat lingers for up to an hour after the gas has been extinguished.

By using fireglass in place of logs, the soot and debris left by burned wood can be eliminated. You will have a cleaner burn and a cleaner environment as the result. Because there is no escaping moisture from fire glass, there is no danger of crackling embers popping onto the floor or into the air. In addition, your fireplace or fire pit will be transformed into a piece of art.

Turn your next garden party into one your guests will never forget. Imagine their surprise and joy when they first encounter the beauty created by the colorful glow as they enter the room or outdoor living space. You will be remembered as entertaining with style.

With the vast array of colors available you can create the ambiance of your choice. Perhaps you desire a glowing effect in the interior of your home that complements your décor. Choose to match or contrast the color of your walls or an offsetting color in your furniture. With hues ranging from earth tones to clear to greens to blues, even copper and gold tones, a brilliant statement can be made to create a romantic glow in any room.

Consider the blue and green tones for the poolside glass fire pit. The brilliance affected by the shimmering fire glass will bounce off the water, creating a soothing resort-like feel. Fire glass is a beautiful alternative to traditional fire burning enclosures. Impress your guests and feel good about this environmentally friendly choice, pull up a chair and bask in the glow.

For more information about Modern Home Resorts, log into their website: http://ModernHomeResorts.com.

To view the available styles and color choices, go to http://modernhomeresorts.com/fire-glass

Phone Number: Phone: 1-800-365-3674
Email Address: sales@modernhomeresorts.com

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Schaumburg, Illinois based Mortgage Broker Dan Schwellenbach reveals 3 things you should watch out for when shopping for home-finance products on the Internet.

Schaumburg, IL -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/06/2012 -- Schaumburg, Illinois Based Mortgage Broker Reveals 3 Things Lenders Don’t Want You to Know About Shopping for a Mortgage Online

Anyone who’s even remotely interested in shopping for a home loan has probably paid attention to all those commercials on TV touting the ease of using any of a variety of Internet services to compare mortgage offers from the comfort of your home. You may even have tried a couple of them yourself. But Dan Schwellenbach, a Loan Officer with Crosscountry Mortgage, Inc., says Schaumburg, Illinois residents need to watch out when trying to use the Internet to do the heavy lifting for them.

“Sometimes, these Internet services might work fairly well for certain people.” “But the one-size-fits-all approach they offer is going to leave a lot of people with loans that aren’t the best for them, or even worse, they may be shut out of the process altogether.”

Dan Schwellenbach says the problem with these services is that they never really get to know anything about your financial situation other than your credit history and income level. “So basically what winds up happening is that you’re reduced to a number to them. And if they don’t like whatever that number is, you’re out of luck.”

Here are three things you should watch out for when shopping for home-finance products on the Internet – things most online mortgage sites hope you ignore:

*Do they take the time to find out about your unique situation, or are you just a cyber-borrower in their eyes? Most of these sites simply don’t have the manpower to individually work with every borrower. So a lot of times you wind up with a bad loan simply because there was no one to check if they could have gotten you a better deal.

*What do they offer people in special financial circumstances – such as the self-employed or people with damaged credit? Most of these sites don’t even want to work with you unless you meet their stringent criteria.

*Do they provide advice to help when choosing between loan products? Most sites simply gather offers, throw them in your lap, and pressure you to choose between them. Unless you’re a pretty experienced mortgage pro, deciding on the best offer can be difficult, if not impossible.

So, what’s the solution? Use the Internet to educate yourself and then work with a real human being. You may not have thought about “old-fashioned” methods of finding the best deal, such as working with a mortgage broker. “But for anyone who values a real person sitting down with you and working through the process, there’s no better option,” says Schwellenbach.

Schaumburg, Illinois - based mortgage expert Dan Schwellenbach specializes in providing information to Illinois residents that allows them to make informed decisions about their mortgage financing options and learn the insider secrets that can save them thousands of dollars over the life of their loan.

Dan Schwellenbach is available for interviews and will welcome all your mortgage related questions.

Call (847) 907-9357 for a Free No-Obligation Consultation or visit:

http://schaumburgmortgageplanning.com

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Wausaukee, WI -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/07/2012 -- Temperatures are beginning to cool down and beautifully colored fall leaves are making their appearance on trees throughout Wisconsin’s Northwoods area. Meanwhile, hunting enthusiasts are enjoying the readily available whitetail dear and fishermen are taking advantage of fall bass fishing on the Menominee River, making the area the ultimate spot to own a vacation home.

For help finding paradise and the perfect Wisconsin Northwoods real estate, people can turn to Bigwoods Realty, LLC. As real estate experts in “Up North” vacation properties throughout Marinette County, Oconto County, Forest County and Florence County, Bigwoods Realty, LLC specializes in helping clients find their ideal home, cabin, vacant land, resort and commercial property. The Crivitz real estate company, which recently completed an office remodel and plans of hiring new agents in the near future, also features full real estate services for anyone looking to purchase or sell property.

Whether a person is interested in simply appreciating the gorgeous nature offered across the Northwoods area or wants to partake in the many outdoor sports available, Bigwoods Realty, LLC can help them find the Marinette real estate or Oconto County real estate to meet their needs.

The company’s knowledgeable team is dedicated to helping clients feel comfortable about what can be a stressful decision. Offering extensive market knowledge and superior negotiating skills, Bigwoods Realty, LLC aims to get people the best price for any property they are interested in buying or selling.

Bigwoods Realty, LLC owner and operator Nathan M. Gamlin is an avid outdoorsman and lifelong resident of Marinette County. Gamblin says his goal is to help clients find their ideal property so they can enjoy all that Wisconsin’s Northwoods have to offer.

According to Gamlin, “I choose to work in real estate because it offers me the opportunity to help people make their dream of owning property in the Northwoods a reality, giving them the chance to enjoy this beautiful area as I have.”

In addition to helping people with all of their real estate needs, Bigwoods Realty, LLC is currently running a special online promotion for hunting enthusiasts. Right now, people can post their hunting stories or pictures on the company’s Facebook page for the chance to win outdoor gear.

To view the wide range of cabins, commercial properties, homes, waterfront properties, vacant land and resort properties available throughout the Northwoods region, people can visit http://bigwoods-realty.com/

About Bigwoods Realty, LLC
Specializing in Wisconsin’s Northwoods area, the real estate experts at Bigwoods Realty, LLC help clients find their ideal “Up North” vacation property, including cabins, homes, vacant lands, resorts and commercial property. The company also offers full real estate services throughout the Marinette, Oconto, Forest and Florence County areas.

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