The blog post takes a closer look at how this type of asset management works for both investors and realtors.

Los Angeles, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 02/01/2013 -- The owners of ASREOS.com have recently posted their latest blog article, covering the Chase REO asset management information for investors and realtors. In the article, a number of both tips and facts are covered for those interested.

Due to the amount of mortgages that went into default, Chase Bank REO Asset Management continues to work towards getting these properties listed and then sold. Therefore, many commercial REO broker companies are looking to jump on the situation and take advantage of up to 50% price breaks.

The foreclosed homes around the United States became so prevalent that the demand plummeted. All of a sudden, many hotbeds around the country became deserted. Customers interested in all of the foreclosures operated by Chase can take a look to see what is available in their area. All of the details in regards to Chase’s way of doing things are also listed on this website for people to sort through and take a look at.

To learn more, or to read the entire article posted on the website, visit http://www.asreos.com/blog/chase-reo-asset-management-info-for-investors-realtors.php.

About ASREOS.com
The American Society of REO Specialists was founded the year 2008 by Frank Patrick. A leader amongst REO authorities, Patrick has personally trained hundreds of other REO agents while working with a large network of banks, lenders and more who deal with these types of REO listings.

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Make up one-third of all foreign real-estate purchases

San Francisco, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 02/01/2013 -- A new survey that was produced on behalf of the Florida Realtors association is showing that the Canadians who have been flocking to the area are still the highest percentage of foreign buyers of Florida homes.

The numbers seem to show that the “snow birds” are likely being spurred by the favorable exchange rate and low real-estate prices in the area.

“We’re dealing in a world where prices are starting to come back but there’s still room to go,” says Dr. John Tuccillo, chief economist for the Florida Realtors association. “There are areas here where there are still bargains.”

He says that although the market is improving, it is still years away from a full price recovery.

“We have gone way below the historical trend in prices in Florida. That suggests we will see in the future a return to that historical timeline. There is a lot of scope here for price improvement over the next 5 plus years, but there is still time.”

The survey did note that Canadian buyers account for nearly one-third of all international purchases within Florida. While that number is down slightly from years past, it still accounts for the largest piece of the foreign buyers pie. Nearly half of the purchased homes are condos, as opposed to both single-family and townhouses, and most intend to spend one-third to on-half of the year at the homes.

Nearly 66% of the properties purchased were under $200,000. Over 90% of the transactions were handled in cash, though Tuccillo stated that the number is somewhat misleading, as many buyers take a loan from their country of origin and use the proceeds to purchase the estate with cash.

“I would come without a lot of illusions. Understand what the market is and where it is, so when you come you can evaluate properties in a proper way. If you come expecting to pay 20 cents on the dollar you might be disappointed.”

Secondly, he says, “Choose the location before you choose the property. Determine where you want to be, what fits your goals and desires. One ought never to buy based simply on price.”

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Sales rates improve while realtors warn buyers to avoid dreams of turnover returns

San Francisco, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 02/01/2013 -- According to a new Florida Realtors report, residential real estate sales have risen over the 2012 fiscal year when compared to 2011.

The numbers show that in 2012 the sales totals were 16% higher than the year prior, and then pending sales were 40% higher overall. Experts have stated that the significant part of the increase is driven by the number of retirees and vacation home-buyers who have no necessity for relocation or owning of another home, but are simply drawn to having the promise of year-round sun.

With the prices of homes being considerably reasonable, with $154,000 average, the area is considered still a rather attractive buy for many; however, persons in real estate business are warning buyers to remember that the market proves that these estates should be considered a home, and not an investment.

For many, being able to escape the cold of winter is nothing short of a dream, and that is why the purchases of homes in warmer climates is so attractive. Data has shown that Florida&aposs housing market will be a sweet-spot in the coming years. Prices have remained low, while Florida is among the states that was hit hardest by the collapse, which keeps prices considerably affordable.

With things now improving in the estate market, the number of houses for sale that have closed in December saw a sharp rise of 16% when compared to last year. Pending sales shot up by two-fifths, and the median sales price was still affordable at under $160,000, up nearly 14% from 2011. When compared to the median price of $180,600, and the ability to promote the enjoyable climate during the cold season for most of the U.S., Florida appears to be in prime position.

Still, realtors are interested in making sure that the right people find their way to the affordable housing, and are continually warning prospective buyers that these homes should be considered just that, homes, and not long-term investments. The reason being that the 2008 burst showed that one cannot count on the market outright, even if it is showing signs of a rebound.

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Cash is still the preferred payment method for condos

San Francisco, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 02/01/2013 -- Sales of existing homes and condo estates have increased for the whole of the South Florida area over December. It is yet more proof that while the market is still fragile, the housing sector does seem to be recovering.

South Florida existing single-family plots and Miami-Dade county jumped over 16% in December 2012 when compared to December of 2011. That makes 2012 a record year for sales, according to the Miami Association of Realtors.

Within Miami-Dade, the median price of a single-family home had jumped for a single-family home by 19% to over $214,000, while condominiums rocketed up to 25.4% for $163,000. That marks a 13-month consecutive year-over-year gain.

Broward county also saw housing making similar gains behind strong demand and rising-yet-affordable prices.

In Broward, the median price for the single-family home rose 21.1% to $230,000 throughout December, according to Greater Fort Lauderdale Realtors. The price of the condo or townhouse rose to 24.7% to $95,100 for year-over-year prices .

The number of total single-family homes available in Miami-Dade fell by 27.5% in December to an even 5,000, while condos dropped 20.8% to 7,844, according to Miami Realtors. “You’re seeing more buyers chasing fewer properties,” said Ron Shuffield, president of Esslinger-Wooten-Maxwell Realtors in Coral Gables.

Cash is still the preferred payment, especially for condos. Over three-fourth of all transactions through all-cash, while just under half (49%) of single family homes were handled with cash. Cash payment was especially prevalent with foreign buyers.

“Buyers are quite surprised there is not more inventory after everything they have been hearing,” said Eyvonne Kafourus, an agent with Prudential Florida Realty in Fort Lauderdale. “I see a lot of people coming in from other states, for job transfers and retirement.”

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Visitors to the website can sort each current listing in the area by school district to ensure they stay in the neighborhood they want.

Tulsa, OK -- (SBWIRE) -- 02/01/2013 -- The webmaster at McGrawRealtors.com recently added a new school district search feature for all customers. As of now, those looking to buy or rent can sort all of the listings in Tulsa by school.

Families who currently have school-age children stress the important of being in the right school district. For that reason, many people in the Tulsa area use the official site of McGraw Realtors to find the right fit. From Bixby to Collinsville, every school district in the greater Tulsa area is just a click away.

Once a person decides on a specific school district, searches can still be customized even more with a variety of filters the website has had for years. From types of properties to price range, every option can help a person further narrow down their choices and make the right decisions before scheduling any appointments to see a place.

For those wishing to learn more about the newest filter on the search engine, click here for the latest http://www.mcgrawrealtors.com/.

About McGrawRealtors.com
McGraw Realtors, based in Tulsa, is the largest independent real estate company in the state of Oklahoma. For over 70 years, the company has helped people in the area find the homes they want while saving both time and money. With all of the metropolitan areas covered, the company continues to take pride in the service they provide.

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Calgary Property Professional is here to help with real estate available at down the streamline.

Calgary, AB -- (SBWIRE) -- 02/01/2013 -- Buying a house in this sky high financial market becomes a little tough situation. But with Calgary property professionals not only the best possible homes are available but a person will have up to date listings of the property market. Property market is the hot topic especially among the business class people who are ready for the investment in the real estate.

There are certain parameters which are faced by the individuals in terms of buying home which may include how they can afford, how they can arrange mortgage, etc. But now everything is possible with Calgary property. Once a person knows about the best deals available it can be converted into a quick investment which will definitely give fruitful returns.

Property Market is not only useful for sellers but indeed it is profitable for the buyers. Once the market price is down and is available for purchase an individual will get to know about it quickly with the help of the listings which Calgary Property Professionals provide. The best part is a person will never miss out on hot property deals. The location itself describes their beauty as these homes are available in the suburb area especially for those who want to stay out of the rush with peaceful mind.

About Calgary Property Professionals
Calgary property professionals have dedicated themselves towards successful real estate transactions with their countless satisfied clients. Calgary property was initiated by Albert Le Page on the basis of highest ethical and moral standards. Calgary property offers houses for sale in Calgary, Mls Calgary NW, Calgary homes for sale and many more to offer.

Contact:
Feel free to contact and get more information on this press release:
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Email: david@canadianpropertypros.ca
Website: http://www.calgarypropertypros.ca/

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Housing prices are top of mind for many and in a strong market there is always the possibility that home prices could start to rise quickly. Edmonton home finder search tool makes getting homes for sale easier than ever.

Edmonton, Alberta -- (SBWIRE) -- 02/01/2013 -- Luxury homes are constructed majestically with the combination of artistic values creating different models inside a pleasing environment. Any beautiful, well-designed, and well-planned structure is a product of an excellent architect.

Real estate professionals are agents who can help in throughout the property buying or selling process. However, their assistance can only be as good as their knowledge, so when choosing a realtor, one should ensure that he/she know their community inside and out, they are updated of the latest real estate market happenings, capable of providing the reliable MLS Edmonton listings and are able to answer all the questions.

Edmonton Property Professionals aims to build an optimistic environment in the course of the entire real estate deal. They treat each customer as an individual because they understand that their customers have various levels of experience in the Edmonton real estate market.

Edmonton Property Pros search tool provides one free-access to all of the active houses for sale in Edmonton on the MLS® system. It’s absolutely free, and no registration process required; but one can also register Free for their VIP-Member area to save searches and preferences also. Apart from the cost and overall feel of a home the community and location can be one of the top considerations for people checking out Edmonton houses for sale. Their search tool can also assist them get a much better feel for the location of a home.

About Edmonton Property Professionals
Edmonton Property Professionals are a real team of accredited REALTORS® that practice out of Royal LePageNorAlta brokerage in Edmonton, and are all accredited with the Real Estate Council of Alberta with up-to-date training.

To know more about Edmonton Property Professionals, visit http://www.edmontonpropertypros.ca

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For queries related to this press release or Edmonton Property Professionals, please contact:
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Contact Email: Stephen@canadianpropertypros.ca
Phone: 780.242.0270
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Edmonton, AB - T5K0L5

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Numbers are still better than last-year’s results

San Francisco, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 02/01/2013 -- The United States treasury&aposs prices dropped on Friday following the European banks beginning to start the repayment of larger-than-expected portions of the three-year loans provided by the region&aposs central banking group.

Losses were held as the U.S. Commerce Department stated that the new-home figures fell farther than previously anticipated in December, while an increase in sales on the annual continued to show strong signs of life.

Yields on 10-year Treasury notes (US:10_YEAR) rose 9 basis points to 1.94%, and those on 30-year bonds (US:30_YEAR) climbed 8 basis points to 3.13%.

The bond prices move inversely to the yields pricing. A basis point is the one one-hundredth of a percentage point.

On Friday, Treasury prices came down after the European Central Bank stated that 280 banks received loans as part of a long-term financing maneuver that was enacted in December, 2011.

Economists have been expecting early repayments for nearly €100 billion; however those estimates have ranged rather widely since the structure had been created.

The repayments are considered an important step to improvement in the long-run, and the often-troubled European banking system is a concern to all those who follow the issue.

Strickland stated that he was taken aback by how will the LTRO repayment was, and that the move “says the banks don’t need the cheap money” from the ECB. But at the same time, “the bad news is that they don’t need the money; in other words, they don’t have lot of loan demand.”

At this point, the market is focusing on the “good news for bank solvency” in Europe and “ignoring the bad news regarding potential loan demand,” he said.

Data that has been collected from the U.S. Government showed that the sales of the newly constructed single-family homes fell a whopping 7.3% to a seasonal adducted annual total of 369,000 in December. The results fell short of the forecast of 385,000 that had been expected.

Still, the sales number were 8.8% higher from the same period a year ago.

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India's most respected Financial Services Distribution Company acquires leading Indian Real Estate Portals – atOnePlace.com and theBuyerPower.com.

Noida, India -- (SBWIRE) -- 02/03/2013 -- NetAmbit, one of India&aposs leading Financial Services Distribution Company is all set to expand its horizons in Indian Real Estate space with the acquisition of atOnePlace.com & theBuyerPower.com, leading real estate portal(s) for Indian properties and property group deals.

With this acquisition NetAmbit, which has already established itself as the largest and most respected Financial Services provider will be able to expand its internet enabled model for fulfillment of real estate leads.

Commenting on this deal, Mr. Girish Batra, CMD, NetAmbit said, “We are delighted with this acquisition of atOnePlace.com and theBuyerPower.com; this acquisition will help NetAmbit in expanding its internet enabled model of real estate sales and help grow our property solutions division by providing customers with an unbiased and dispassionate advice on real estate products. We hope to redefine the online property services by establishing a new paradigm in transparency, product offerings and customer service.”

“The synergies between the companies were endless. Our technology & platform will help NetAmbit build its lead in the Indian Real Estate industry as an end-to-end solutions provider of financial & investment products. We are delighted to be a part of the NetAmbit platform, which would help our customers with even better product range & customer service under the broader umbrella of NetAmbit” said Gunjan Garg, founder & CEO of atOnePlace.com & theBuyerPower.com.

Ravi Narayan, MD, Mentor Square, a unique platform that closely monitors the Indian internet space commented “It is good to see how real estate transactions are opening up to e-commerce platforms and not held tightly by local knowledge-holders” on the acquisition.

About NetAmbit
NetAmbit is India&aposs most respected Financial Services Distribution company. It has a highly profitable business model with several strong distribution channels retailing a range of different products. With over 3500 workstations, 800 field agents, 34 branches and hundreds of business associates, NetAmbit caters to the largest section of population in India as compared to any other Financial Services Distribution company.

About atOnePlace.com
atOnePlace™ is an online Indian Real Estate market-place built to bridge the Information, Trust and Service level expectations of an average customer with Indian Real Estate. atOnePlace.com™ provides solutions to home seeker who is looking to invest in the emerging Real Estate Opportunities eliminating asymmetries of information and minimizing transaction inefficiencies. atOnePlace.com™ empowers REALTORS® and Loan Agents to expand their product portfolio with Indian Properties. atOnePlace.com™ offers different marketing solutions to developers with legit properties. atOnePlace.com™ currently has offices at USA & India.

About theBuyerPower.com
theBuyerPower is an online group deals platform for Indian Real Estate which maximizes savings and minimizes the property search process to assist the homeowner with the right match for his needs.

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http://www.cabaneenbois.fr/ makes payment easy and simple

Houplines, France -- (SBWIRE) -- 02/04/2013 -- Shopping for log cabins involves fair bit of an effort since the process requires the buyer to make prior payment arrangements in order to ensure delivery is made on time. At http://www.cabaneenbois.fr/ however, payment is going to be the least of concerns for the customer. That is because the company has now all the right systems in place to make sure payment options are extended and even some of the most unconventional options are included.

This new move has been a great hit with customers since a majority of them feel the one thing that stops them from going ahead with the purchase is the possibility of making the payment only using cash. Using the services at http://www.cabaneenbois.fr/ customers can either pay by cash, credit or even use their PayPal account to make the payment. This makes payment hassle free and simple for those customers who cannot make payment arrangements right when they make the purchase.

http://www.cabaneenbois.fr/ has a wide range of choice for customers looking for quality log cabins. Customers regardless of their purpose of purchase can buy the product they need and have it delivered in a few days’ time and not spend even a single dime on the shipping. Quality log cabins is just one of many benefits that customers can avail using this website, there are a ton of other things too. The company is very proactive in introducing new products every season and all these products come with an impressive 10 year warranty which is very new in the market.

To know more and check out the payment options log onto http://www.cabaneenbois.fr/

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Pre-owned homes reach highs that best the last decade

San Francisco, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 02/04/2013 -- Pre-owned homes in North Texas ended 2012 on a high note as they were the best in a four-year period.

The area was able to enjoy a 16% gain in the total of single-family homes that were sold through multiple listing services for North Texas.

The median price on the 2012 homes rose by 8% from 2011, according to numbers released on Tuesday by the Real Estate Center at Texas A&M as well as North Texas Real Estate Information Systems.

Spanning all of last year, 75, 207 pre-owned single-family residences were sold by real estate agents in the area. That was up from 63,832 sales that were the worst seen since the housing-market slowdown.

December sales were particularly good for this year, with a 10% increase from last year&aposs totals.

The local market rebound has occurred much faster than some had predicted, largely due to the drop in the properties on the market, coupled with fewer foreclosures.

I thought that 2012 would turn out to be an OK year, but it turned out to be a whole lot better,” said Dr. James Gaines, an economist with the Real Estate Center. “The market has turned, and it’s strengthening.”

At the end of 2012, there were 3.5-month supply of pre-owned homes listed for sale. That is the lowest inventory of houses in over a decade.

“A lot of people that might be thinking about selling have been holding off putting their properties on the market,” Gaines said. “I think that in March, April and May we will start seeing the spring upswing and things will take off.”

Rich Thomas, executive director of the MetroTexas Association of Realtors, said the Dallas-Fort Worth housing market is tight.

“We’ve got relocation buyers who can’t find what they want and are renting,” said Thomas, who expects to see the number of for-sale signs to grow in the weeks ahead.

“You don’t really start seeing an increase in listings until after the Superbowl is over,” he said.

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Santa Monica, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 02/04/2013 -- License Solution, the leading provider of online real estate license courses in California, has named Gordon Frankel-Light Director of Institutional Sales. Mr. Frankel-Light took over his responsibilities on Jan. 1, 2013. His appointment signals License Solution&aposs continued focus on serving real estate brokerages with top-notch pre-license training for their new recruits.

Gordon Frankel-Light, an attorney, is a graduate of Brown University and NYU Law School. He has held similar business development positions with About.com, Thomson-Reuters and Jacoby & Meyers.

"The need to get their recruits licensed quickly and inexpensively has become of paramount importance to these brokers. We are thrilled to have Gordon become an integral part of our team. I am extremely confident that he will continue to grow and expand the company and deliver the highest level of service to our customers and sales associates.

License Solution currently services large brokerages such as RE Max, Contact One and many others as their California real estate license solution. We provide pre-licensing courses for new recruits and continuing education courses for their current agents.

"With Real Estate market conditions continuing to improve, recruiting has seen a return to the record highs of 2005, &apos06, and &apos07," said Robert Handwerker, License Solution CEO.

Progress with brokerage marketing through meaningful business relationships continues to fuel License Solution&aposs expansion. California brokers can help their new recruits pass the California state exam quickly through partnership opportunities with License Solution. It creates a win-win situation for the agent and broker as licensed agents can move into training of buying and selling properties.

The bottom line is that as the real estate market recovers, more agents will flood the market.

Having new agents pass the state exam quickly will offer brokers increased marketability ahead of their competitors.

About License Solution
License Solution is a leading provider of online courses designed to prepare agents and brokers for their California real estate license exam. They employ a variety of courses to fulfill any requirement necessary to become licensed. Visit http://www.licensesolution.com to learn more.

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Bellevue, WA -- (SBWIRE) -- 02/04/2013 -- Max Lee, Spokesman for Keller Williams Seattle Luxury & Waterfront Specialist Team, has announced that by demand they are re-launching their website: http://www.waterfrontrealestateusa.com. This firm has continued to be a success within its industry, and has a very useful and interesting website. The website contains detailed information on how to contact representatives of the real estate team, and the information. On this website are many photos of Seattle waterfront homes, each one has several photos showing many views and many looks at the inside of the buildings. In addition to all of this the site also has specifics like the county of the building, property type, subdivision and much more.

The Professional Waterfront & Luxury Real Estate Agents in Seattle, Washington area are knowledgeable in all aspects of Seattle waterfront real estate and specialize in the sales of Seattle luxury homes. Keller Williams Realty, Seattle Waterfront & Luxury Real Estate Specialist Team is proud to offer their services to you. The representatives also have short sale and foreclosure properties. On http://www.waterfrontrealestateusa.com, there is a specific section for these foreclosure properties, as well as many other categories to view.

Max Lee stated “There is no better location for enjoying the experience of luxury waterfront lifestyles than living in Seattle, Washington as well as Bellevue, Clyde Hill, Medina, Hunts Point, Yarrow Point, Mercer Island include some of the most beautiful luxury waterfront real estate properties in the world.” According to the 2010 U.S. census there are the resident population in the state of Washington is est.: 6,724,540. With real estate being more challenging than ever firms like Keller Williams Realty are becoming more and more needed.

For more information visit http://www.waterfrontrealestateusa.com or call (206) 235-7237.

Company Information:
Keller Williams Realty - Luxury & Waterfront
505 – 106th Ave NE Suite 210, Bellevue, Washington 98004
Tel: (206) 235-7237
E-mail: sellingwaterfronthomes@gmail.com
Website: http://www.waterfrontrealestateusa.com

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Michigan Refinancing Expert Don Grimes explains all about the revamped government program that provides refinancing options to homeowners who owe more on their mortgage than their house it worth called HARP 2.0.

East Lansing, MI -- (SBWIRE) -- 02/04/2013 -- Help has finally arrived for Michigan home owners whose property values have dropped over the past couple of years. In order to lower costs of mortgage installments today and get a good fixed rate plan underway for repayment, many people are turning to the Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP or HARP 2.0), also known as the Making Home Affordable Program.

However, as new information appears on government sites, people are finding the documentation to be lengthy and somewhat confusing.

Don Grimes, a East Lansing, Michigan based mortgage consultant, has released a new web site at: http://lansing-homeloan.com designed to remove the confusion about this latest government program.

This new HARP 2.0 resource site shares details about the basics of this mortgage lending solution and answers questions like:

- What are HARP loans all about, in a nutshell – in layman’s terms? 
- What are the benefits of HARP loans? 
- What kind of mortgage loans can HARP funds be used for?
- Do I qualify for the HARP program?
- What documents do I need to bring to the lender when I apply?
- And much more…

The new resource site showcases pages of information to help Michigan borrowers realize that HARP loans are an ideal way for families with homes that have dropped in value to rebuild their investment, creating equity faster under a new structure.

HARP Specialist Grimes, says “readily available and with low interest rates, these HARP loans are an exciting way for people to enjoy double savings with lower monthly mortgage installment loan payments and increased equity over the long term restructuring.”

Don Grimes is available for interviews and will welcome all your mortgage related questions.

Call (517) 507-0151 or visit http://lansing-homeloan.com to see if you qualify for this new program.

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Murcia, Spain -- (SBWIRE) -- 02/05/2013 -- Hacienda Golf Properties, specialists in golf and properties located at Hacienda del Alamo in Murcia, southeast Spain, has recently announced some very good news pertaining to the local real estate market. After years of enduring a slowed market with declining property values, there are now definite signs of increased activity, sales, and real estate inquiries along with the stabilization of prices in some Spanish resort areas.

Less than a decade ago, the local real estate market in the Murcia area was exploding. Hacienda Del Alamo Villas for sale, as well as other properties, were hard to come by. The beautiful weather, golf courses and overall comfortable atmosphere of the region made it a very popular location for investment properties. By 2008, the average house price in Murcia was at €215K, which made them out of reach for even wealthy clients.

Over the course of the next several years, Hacienda Del Alamo property values and other properties throughout the region began to decline steadily, down to an average of €160K in 2012. During 2010 and 2011 especially, people shied away from investing in a Murcia property because their values were going down so quickly. Between 2011 and 2012, some signs of stabilization have been evident and there are some indications that the market has bottomed in certain regions and for certain types of property . This means that investors once again want to purchase Hacienda del Alamo Villas and other local properties while the prices are reasonable and the demand for luxury real estate is beginning to increase once again.

“In fact, the number of property sales in Spain has actually been going up,” said John Green, managing director of Hacienda Golf Properties, adding that the inquiry pipeline is rising dramatically.

“Most people that have been sitting on their money are just waiting for the right moment to get back into the market. The only problem is, most people wait too long. By the time the majority of people get into the market, the profits have already been made.”

In addition, with the Sareb Spanish bad bank property coming into the market, Green said he expects to see this trend to start to develop even faster.

“Private and institutional investors have shown heavy interest in the Sareb plan to improve the overall markets. It’s just started but it’s already beginning to make a difference to attitudes in the market,” he said.

As Green noted, of the great things about an investment property in a place like Murcia is that the demand for the property can be seen in just about anyone’s desire to live there. There will always be a need for these properties, he said, whether the market is representing it or not.

“People love the lifestyle. Many people dream of living in a place like Murcia,” Green said, adding that there is still some time to get into the market before the big recovery.

About Hacienda Golf Properties
Hacienda Golf Properties, based at Hacienda Del Alamo in Murcia, southeast Spain, are specialists in golf and property in the region. Clients are welcome to contact the company at anytime to discuss their requirements, whether to purchase property in the region, rent a property for golf or summer break, or to organise a golf break or tournament. For more information, please visit http://www.hdagolfproperties.com

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John Eric Home Real Estate and Lifestyle Magazine Celebrates One Year Anniversary

Washington, DC -- (SBWIRE) -- 02/05/2013 -- John Eric Home is celebrating its first year anniversary with the publication of the magazine’s February issue. The real estate and lifestyle magazine, published by local realtor John Eric, features articles on food, entertaining, travel, fashion, technology and interior design. Feature stories profile iconic Washington institutions and personalities.

Started as a means of communication between John Eric and his clients, the magazine’s readership has grown beyond the parameters of real estate and into that of the general public. “Our goal with the magazine was to grow the reader base through my past and current clients,” says Eric. “We hoped to have at least 1000 reads per month. We have exceeded our own expectations tremendously by having more than 6000 reads for our Nov/Dec double issue. The word is getting out.”

The February issue of John Eric Home includes feature articles on the boutique IP law firm ZwillGen, a profile of the Federal Communications Commission and a special tribute to mark the magazine’s anniversary. Casa Oaxaca is featured in its Foodie section and Mixology celebrates the month of Carnival. Spring fashion tips and a piece on body monitoring and the Cloud rounds out the editorial.

Since its inception, seven regular contributors have joined the magazine‘s ranks. “We are very pleased with the reception of the magazine,” says Angela Casey, Managing Editor. “Heavy industry hitters are writing for our publication and it’s wonderful. In the coming year even more sections will be added.”

The March issue debuts two new monthly features. The first will be written by Marc Schliefer of the Equity Planning Institute, Inc. titled “Money and Finance.” The second, “Being Diplomatic” will be a monthly Q&A session with ambassadors from Washington embassies. On the heels of the March issue, the April publication debuts a new feature that is wine-based.

“We hope to grow John Eric Home into a regional power house of information for our community,” remarks Eric, “and be the ‘go-to’ magazine for all Washingtonians. But, also, for those outside of the area to learn more about this great city and its culture.”

The issue is now available for free download on both johneric.com and issuu.com/johnericcompanies/docs/je.feb.2013.issuu.

About John Eric Home
John Eric Home is the real estate and lifestyle magazine of John Eric Real Estate. John Eric is a prominent realtor in the Washington D.C. metropolitan region. He is an agent with Washington Fine Properties specializing in luxury real estate and working with clients in all price points. For more information visit http://www.johneric.com.

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New York, NY -- (SBWIRE) -- 02/05/2013 -- An unnamed family office has retained Conquest Advisors and its team to create relationships with NYC based developers pursuing Value Added development deals.

The office currently manages assets close to 1 Billion with additional strong institutional relationships. It currently seeks to diversify into Manhattan Real Estate with Sponsors who have a proven track record and are able to execute deals in a timely manner.

Target Value Added investments will range from 30 to 100 Million, 3 to 5 year hold with Minimum IRR&aposs greater than 20 %.

Jaf Glazer, Managing Director, who is working closely with capital partner stated, “ New York City Real Estate is experiencing strong demand causing a variety of our High Net Worth clients to seek diversification in this asset class. There is an over abundance of capital chasing a very select group of deals in New York City. We have a successful plan to originate real estate opportunities indirectly with seasoned Sponsors while simultaneously utilizing our existing relationships directly with building owners.”

Additional Core and Core + strategies may be targeted in the near term.

About Conquest Advisors, Ltd.
Conquest Advisors LTD. Is a full service real estate firm based out of Manhattan.

Conquest works with a variety of private equity funds and wealth managers in family offices. They turn to Conquest to for their real estate needs when they diversify holdings or balance their portfolios risk. Conquest conducts all phases of the real estate process to enable the managers to focus on their core competencies- managing capital.

Contact:
Conquest Advisors, Ltd.
36 E. 20th St., 2nd Fl.
New York, NY 10003
212 777 9690 x 118
Family Office Exchange
GenSpring
Institute for Private Investors

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Lutz, FL -- (SBWIRE) -- 02/05/2013 -- Master Lease Option Method is the latest secret mastery system from Susan Lassiter-Lyons and her team. It arrives to market with much fanfare, whether justified or not, and at a time when desperate investors who are looking for ways to survive in tough economic times.

Master Lease Option Method reviews have been floating around the real estate forums for some time now but with the launch date around the corner, more detailed information is now available. Seasoned commercial investors have been some of the largest skeptics but those voices are silenced now as the details have emerged about the training course and the successes of its creator, Susan Lassiter-Lyons.

The Master Lease Option training program was designed with novice real estate investors in mind and seeks to address a growing concern in the real estate investment community. With the residential markets in turmoil, more investors are seeking ways to become involved in the commercial markets, yet there is a dearth of quality, reliable educational products to assist them. The harsh reality is that unlike residential real estate, commercial ventures require an advanced knowledgebase, something in woefully short supply for the current batch of new real estate entrepreneurs. The Master Lease Option Method is set to do its part to rectify this imbalance beginning this month.

As January wraps up, the launch festivities will wrap up as well leaving potential students with a small window of opportunity to act. Susan Lassiter-Lyons and her team are preparing for the launch week by making certain that they are providing as much advance information as possible. According to published reports, the course consists of twelve modules of training, organized in a logical fashion of the easiest material being introduced first and with the entire course delivered digitally. The contents explain what Master Lease Options are, how they benefit investors, how to find and market for them and finally the best financing and exit strategies to use with them.

The Master Lease Option Method launches the week of January 31st and runs through February 7th, 2013 when the doors will close to new students. For more information or details on how to become involved, please visit: http://www.masterleaseoptionmethods.com.

About Netmarket Resources, LLC
Netmarket Resources, LLC is a full service Internet marketing company that specializes in working with small to medium size businesses to assist them with developing Internet marketing strategies which produce a measurable ROI.

Sam Bell,
Netmarket Resources, LLC
sam@netmarketresources.com
Lutz, FL

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Philadelphia, PA -- (SBWIRE) -- 02/05/2013 -- One of the newest hot spots in Philadelphia, Fishtown, is on the up and developing fast. With new construction in a classic Philadelphia town along with a number of the hottest new bars in the city Fishtown Real Estate is a great idea for those looking to move into or around the city. For this reason, The Somers Team now has new available listings in Fishtown.

The Somers Team always keeps the best interest of its clients in the highest regard, and they are experts at finding the best fit for everyone that they work with. With the sprawling city of Philadelphia and all of its little nooks and sections that can cater to the likes of people of many different tastes, it is a must that every Philadelphia Real Estate agent know the ins and outs of the city. The Somers Team always makes sure to not only work for their clients, but more importantly with them to ensure that their clients get what they desire in a comfortable home.

Here is a testimonial from a recent client: “The Somers provided us outstanding service and attention to detail. They handled the details small and large to make the purchase process go off without a hitch.“ Andreas Gomez

About The Somers Team
The most important team goal For the Somers Team is to create and sustain lifelong relationships with their clients. Their mission is to become the strongest client-advocators in Philadelphia, and to create the most positive perception on the minds of home buyers and sellers. In an industry that is slowly transforming to catch up with the latest digital trends and client demands, The Somers Team works hard to provide a truly fresh, innovative approach to buying, selling and investing in real estate. With videos and other information on their web site the real estate brokers in Philadelphia with The Somers Team are sure to be the ones who make the experience of buying and selling a home a good one.

For more information about The Somers Team visit http://www.thesomersteam.com/

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Semarang, Central Java -- (SBWIRE) -- 02/05/2013 -- Kinan City introduces new residential area in Bogor, West Java, Indonesia. The said residential area provides more comfort and convenience for families who want to stay. There are more interesting things about this new residential area for it is constructed according to the tastes and preferences of each home owner when it comes to selection of their shelter. The place is spacious enough while all the things needed at home including the facilities are made more complete.

Bogor is been a strategic area nearby Jakarta, which is the capital city of Indonesia. The new residential area has the following facilities which are beneficial to the users which include the Mosque dan Islamic Center, ICT and Hotspot Area, underground drainage, 24 hours security system, one gate security system, children’s playground, and jogging track. These facilities are very useful to those who wish to stay in this residential area. They may not be present in other residential areas so it is a special opportunity to be grabbed for it can be limited at certain time.

Kinan City provided its own concept for daily and monthly activities. It is more on building new civilization civil society, smart with best competence and personality and translated civil society events. Some of the daily activities include prayer in congregation, Sakinah family studies, and Islamic studies and discussion. For monthly activities, there will be business training and Islamic Sharia-based economy, Islamic leadership and management training, Islamic training media, broadcasting and ICT, personal development training, and training society. These activities help promote good connection with the family members and the society.

Kinan City aims to let everybody become aware of this latest promotion of new residential area. There may be certain individuals who are seeking for the best place to stay with other wonderful facilities. Everybody is welcome to see this new place and they can inquire any time.

Kinan City is part of perumahan Bogor , West Java, Indonesia and it provides the best residential areas in the place. Most of the facilities are made with quality materials and stylistic enough. It serves as one of the most significant part of West Java, Indonesia which is known to provide the best residential areas in the country.

If interested to see the residential area, please visit the website http://kinancity.com/ . Or simply contact the telephone number 021 8792 5454.

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