New Real Estate Marketing Platform for California Real Estate Professionals

Two of California's largest MLS providers have partnered with eNeighborhoods as charter participants in a new marketing platform for California real estate professionals called Mercado - the Marketplace for California real estate.

Pomona-based Multi Regional MLS and Sacramento-based Metrolist Services have joined eNeighborhoods, a leading compiler of neighborhood information and marketing systems, and a division of Dominion Enterprises, to launch the new system to a combined 50,000 MLS participants and subscribers in Northern and Southern California.

Mercado is a Web-based marketing system that builds on the foundation of MLSAlliance, a search platform that joins multiple California MLS databases and provides real estate professionals with a single gateway to listing data across the state. Mercado provides access to the combined MLS Alliance database that represents 15 MLS organizations with more than 128,000 users and 4.5 million active and off-market listings.

Mercado adds Web-based marketing tools to the existing search platform which includes CMA, BuyerTour, and Design Center, a direct marketing application. Mercado Neighborhood Reports and IDX tools also are available.

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Double Digit Losers Lead Worst Housing Markets

They have changed from time to time over the year, but the Worst 25 U.S. Housing Markets forecast in 2009 are reaching the point where they're fitting into their positions these days. The worst economic conditions since the Great Depression have produced plenty of double-digit losers.

The financial crisis has triggered record foreclosures and is hurting communities across the country as Housing Predictor forecast. There are, however, improving signs for markets with a rise in home sales in some areas of the country with a handful of markets that will be the exception to the rule.

The Hottest 10 markets aren't confined to any particular part of the country scattered throughout the U.S. Housing Predictor's selection of the Hottest 10 Buyers Markets are based on research carried on over the entire year on all 250 local real estate markets Housing Predictor tracks. In most cases the markets won't appreciate much in 2009, but possess plenty of indicators to show that their housing markets will remain strong over the next few years, despite the down fall in the national economy.

Housing Predictor is consulted by the nation's foremost investment houses, banks, mortgage companies, real estate firms and most importantly consumers for more than 250 local housing market forecasts in all 50 states. Forecasts are updated regularly and changed as local market conditions demand over the entire year.

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Top 10 Myrtle Beach Real Estate Deals

TopTenRealEstateDeals.com is a new independent website offering exciting and unique Top 10 lists of today's best deals on real estate for sale. Their featured market addition is Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

The Myrtle Beach list features the 10 best deals on beach homes and condos in the Myrtle Beach area.

This list is a welcome addition to their already extensive list of regional markets. To view a full list of their regional real estate markets visit TopTenRealEstateDeals.com

The site also offers a weekly Real Estate Top 10 list of national (mainly United States) deals.

In addition to the best home and condo bargains, the Top Ten research team looks for fun eye catching deals. Recent Top Ten listings have included a spaceship house in Chattanooga, a cave home in Missouri, and a haunted house in Massachusetts.

Their independent Top Ten team focuses on uncovering the best luxury real estate deals from the web, newspapers, auction lists, and pre-construction ads while including only those deals that they feel are the very best bargains! The deals are not their listings, they do not broker sales, and they are not an agency. TopTenRealEstateDeals.com is a general media showcase of great deals on real estate for sale.

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Beverly Hills Real Estate Website Unveiled By Mara Granderson

Mara Granderson, the prominent luxury real estate specialist for premier Westside properties, has proudly announced the launch of her new website, MaraGranderson.com. Designed to be a one-stop resource for buyers, sellers and investors in Beverly Hills real estate of distinction, the website is interactive, user-friendly and continuously updated with the latest information on real estate, investment opportunities and local market trends.

Granderson is one of the Westside's preeminent listing agents, with a wealth of experience in marketing extraordinary properties for an equally distinguished clientele. Her website showcases these exceptional homes with flair, providing potential buyers with a compendium of stunning previews and lavish amenities.

Having partnered with the legendary Joyce Rey and Coldwell Banker Previews International, Granderson provides her clients with access to some of the finest Beverly Hills, Brentwood, Bel-Air and Holmby Hills real estate on the market today. These signature homes and estates are featured in the site's "Properties" page, accompanied by extensive descriptions and photographs that showcase each property's unique features.

Buyers, investors and developers interested in Beverly Hills, Bel-Air, Holmby Hills and Brentwood real estate will find a wealth of tools and resources. The site's easy-to-use Home Search feature, for example, pulls up a complete list of Beverly Hills and Westside real estate properties on the MLS that meet your requirements. For more information on Beverly Hills and its nearby areas, visitors to the site may click on the "Communities" section, where Granderson has assembled community profiles and relevant area links.

The Beverly Hills real estate market contains million-dollar estates and landmark, architecturally significant homes. It is one of the country's most emblematic luxury housing markets and navigating through it can often be a complex process. With the resources on the website and the commitment, experience and extensive insider's knowledge that Granderson herself provides, the process becomes more streamlined and straightforward, resulting in more equitable results and an invaluable sense of satisfaction.

Access this comprehensive new online resource for a preview of the wealth of real estate purchase and investment opportunities in the Beverly Hills area, as well as more in-depth information on the market and the communities.

RealEstateInvestorsWebSites.net Unveils New Interactive Real Estate Investing Web Sites

A real estate investing and marketing firm, http://RealEstateInvestorsWebSites.net has unveiled new database-driven, web 2.0 interactive web sites for real estate investing. The web sites are created to make buying and selling houses easier and faster, as well as adapting to any real estate investing needs. A free local search engine optimization service for each web site delivered serves to increase visibility in the market and deliver more business.

A leading provider of real estate investing web sites, http://RealEstateInvestorsWebSites.net has rolled out a new version of database-driven, interactive web sites aimed at helping real estate investors maximize efficient use of their time by buying and selling or renting more properties faster. "With the adaptability to suit any real estate investing needs, it is now possible to have your web site fully customized for your business complete with your company branding within a few hours."

With numerous designs to choose from, investors that buy houses directly from motivated sellers can customize their web sites within just a few minutes and be online within one hour.

And with the ability to share properties on social networking sites like Twitter, Facebook, Myspace and others, as well as the ability to automatically build a list of people looking to buy your properties, they make the work of selling or renting houses a lot faster.

The web sites are easy to control from a virtual back office (admin panel) designed for use by any real estate investor even if they are new to computers. They are designed to tell your story if you buy from motivated sellers and move your properties faster when you sell. And with free search engine optimization and help to target your local market on search engines, they also serve to attract more business.

RentCharlie.com Helps Consumers Save Time, Money and the Environment

At one time or another, most people have rented a car or rented a hotel room. But now, courtesy of the new website RentCharlie.com, consumers can rent just about anything, from tools and equipment to property and party supplies.

If you don't need to buy it, rent it! Thanks to the new 100 percent free website, users save money and space while lessening the impact of production, distribution and product marketing on the environment. In today's economy, businesses and the general public are looking for ways to save. We are all more conscience of not only our bank account balances, but also saving ourselves time and space whilst trying to best limit our environmental footprint. Surprisingly, making slight changes - like renting over purchasing - can help address these issues and dramatically change the way we live and spend our hard earned dollars.

Renting Saves Money
When considering the cost of a new drill ($59-$159) compared to the cost of renting one ($5-$10 a day), it makes fiscal sense to rent. As a society, we accumulate unnecessary "stuff" constantly when, especially during times of recession, there is money to be saved through renting. Dr. Frank Shaw, Foresight Director at the Centre for Future Studies says the catalyst is the current financial turmoil, but the implications will be more far reaching, extending well beyond the recession.

"We are witnessing the beginnings of a mega shift towards the Rental Society in which the unsustainable growth in production and consumption will be reversed," he affirms. "The disposable mentality' will give way to efficient use and this will serve to reduce the adverse impacts on the environment."

Renting Saves Space
It's usually during spring cleaning when one notices all the "stuff" piling in garages and basements. Some have so much "stuff" that they have to put some of it in storage. Alexandria, Virginia-based Self Storage Association (SSA) indicates that the number of primary self storage facilities in the United States has nearly doubled since 2000. At the end of 2006, more than 51,000 primary self storage facilities dotted the country, with 23,075 of those facilities added between 2000 and 2006. Renting what one needs will stop some of that "stuff" from piling up, which will consequently save space, time and the cost of storing belongings.

Renting Helps the Environment
Every time something is purchased, there is considerable waste - manufacturing, distribution and packaging have a serious and negative impact on the environment. According to The Earth Group, 30 percent of landfill waste is created by plastic and paper bag packaging. Renting re-uses products as opposed to over-consuming products unnecessarily. The less "stuff" being made is better for our planet which is better for all of us.

RentCharlie.com was created in order to save money, space and the environment. With so many general search engines on the Internet today, niche search engines are providing better and more specific information to those who need it. Given that the North American rental market is a $39 billion industry, the creators of RentCharlie.com felt a niche search engine was appropriate. Their vision was to launch a search engine to provide reliable and accurate search results, making it easier for people, businesses and rental companies to connect with one another.

Foreclosure Sale Stopped With Only Minutes To Spar

Minutes before a foreclosure sale a 68-year-old Orange County woman is given a second chance - a chance not many property owners get. With the housing market still down, foreclosures escalating and unemployment rates rising; statistics still show that those who face foreclosures don't get a chance to see the light in this dark economy. 68-year-old Shirley Jobe became an exception.

Jobe, a retiree with minimal income, was given twenty loans by Defendant Abex Mortgage Company involving eight different pieces of property she had accumulated throughout her life. She paid $800,000 in loans fees over four years. Her attorney Douglas J. Pettibone of The Law Office of Douglas J. Pettibone claims defendants manipulated and influenced Jobe causing her to refinance the properties over and over for the primary purpose of generating loan fees. With insufficient income to qualify for these loans, Jobe had fallen victim to alleged predatory lending practices.

"When Mrs. Jobe came to me she had 72 hours before her property was to be sold," Pettibone says, "I saw some clear violations of lending practices and I believe she was taken advantage of and the court eventually agreed with me".

Pettibone asked the court for an emergency order to stop the sale of Jobe's property. "Jobe knew what she was getting into from the beginning," representatives from Abex told the court, "Further [Abex] was the victim not Jobe". Pettibone claims defendants knew she wasn't able to pay off the loans giving them the opportunity to take her properties. The court agreed with Pettibone (Jobe v. Abex Mortgage Case No: CIVDS900081-San Bernardino Superior Court).

On the day of the sale the court granted Pettibone's request. Within minutes of the sale taking place Pettibone hand delivered a certified copy of the court's order to the sheriff effectively stopping the sale.

"We have taken all their leverage away", Pettibone says, who has tried in excess of 80 cases; "The case will settle…however it will settle on our terms - not theirs."

For now Jobe remains in the property.

Pettibone who runs his practice out of Irvine, California specializes primarily in business and real estate litigation and has devoted a portion of his practice to protection of predatory lending.

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Can a 100-Year-Old Home Become Green?

Although the "greening" of an existing house has unique challenges not faced by those who have chosen sustainable new construction, the US Green Building Council (USGBC) believes it is possible to create an energy and resource efficient home and site after undergoing a "gut" rehabilitation.

The "gut" rehab of the 100-year-old Dutch Colonial in Cornwall-on-Hudson was designed and completed by Aryeh Siegel Architect, of Beacon, New York. The construction manager was Noah Matalon of Radiant Consulting, Garrison, New York. The Landscape Architect & Environmental Planner for the project was Dirk Sabin of Marbledale, Connecticut.

In addition, the heating & cooling system assessment and installation were performed by Keith Monthie of AccuAire of Poughkeepsie, New York. The Radon Residential Mitigation Provider was David Barber of Acceptable Environment in Newburgh, New York. As well, the energy efficient lighting design was created by Christopher Ventresca, LEED AP, of Manhattan, New York, a Principal of interior design firm Ventresca Design.

The residence is currently part of the USGBC's Pilot program for "Gut" Rehab Projects and is being evaluated for a LEED designation, with the likelihood of being the first "gut" rehab project in New York State to be awarded "Gold Certification." The dwelling has already qualified for the Home Energy Star designation.

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Colorado Mountain Estate Debuts!

One of the finest luxury estates in Evergreen, Colo., is -- for the first time in its 24 years -- available for purchase. Nicknamed Meadow Mountain Estate and nestled on 7.8 acres in Evergreen's prestigious Soda Creek community, the supremely custom land/home package is offered at $5.2 million. It is listed by Coldwell Banker Residential Brokers of Evergreen.

Built into Soda Creek's wooded hillside, the southwestern-style main residence began as a smaller more traditional home when constructed in 1985. But in 1992, its original owner, Terry Epstein, began a massive renovation of the existing structure. The three-year transformation added 3,700 square feet to the main home and completely changed its interior and exterior motif.

Working with Evergreen-based Tolleson Architects and Vintage Designs, the end result was a stunning 10,000+-square-foot reflection of the architecture, materials and nature-inspired ambience that Epstein had always admired while vacationing in Santa Fe, N.M.

"I had traveled to Santa Fe numerous times when I decided I wanted to dramatically change the look and feel of my property," says Epstein. "I wanted a property that was more comfortable, more natural. . . a place where one could really enjoy life."

Epstein even went so far as to add a 600-square-foot heated guest tipi on the property grounds. Designed by Lakota Indian John Eagleday, the tipi is complete with authentic hand-painted Native American wall murals, a stone-ringed fire pit, hardwood floors, an AV system and waterproof canvas walls custom crafted by Colorado Yurt Company.

Post-renovation, the home features seven private bedroom suites, a solar-heated indoor pool and hot tub, four striking water features, a 12-person hot tub cavern, a game room, a 16-foot bar, a 1,200-bottle wine cellar, home theater, 17 televisions, audio-video system, numerous patios and roof-top decks, and more than 125 expansive windows framing views of the Continental Divide.

A meandering stone walkway connects the main home to the guest tipi, various terraces and park-like areas, a fenced playground and a six-stall livery stable with caretaker's quarters.

This Rocky Mountain estate is sited just 35 minutes from downtown Denver and an hour from Colorado's world-class ski resorts.

Homebuyers Will Find Array of Bargains at Auction of Over 250 Detroit Foreclosures

In states like Michigan where foreclosures are abundant, buyers are eager to purchase bank-owned homes because they usually sell well below their market value. According to RealtyTrac, in March, Michigan reported the 9th highest foreclosure rate among the states, with 12,417 properties receiving filings. America's leading real estate owned (REO) auction firm, Hudson & Marshall will auction over 250 bank-owned homes in Detroit May 2nd and 3rd at 1:00 pm at the Doubletree Hotel Dearborn.

"We're seeing more owner-occupant buyers choosing to purchase foreclosures because they're great values in today's market," commented Dave Webb, Principal, Hudson & Marshall. "When buyers compare a home listed for sale with a comparable foreclosure in the same neighborhood, they're asking themselves why pay more for the same type of property," added Webb.

There is a wide selection of homes in the Detroit auction, valued from $1000 to nearly $400,000, for both investors and first-time homebuyers to choose from. All homes come with a clean, insurable title paid for by the sellers. Buyers will be required to make a $1,000 deposit with a certified check or cash on each property for which they are the winning bidder.

All homes being auctioned by Hudson & Marshall are sold "as-is" and buyers should inspect properties before placing any bids. Buyers may contact listing agents to make appointments to view homes. Complete property details and additional information may be found at www.hudsonandmarshall.com or by calling 866-539-4172.

The Detroit auction also will feature Hudson & Marshall's Alliance Network Program, a community outreach initiative created to attract more buyers and tenants in search of affordable housing to its auctions. Hudson & Marshall has partnered with local organizations that will be on site during the auction to answer questions and provide resources to buyers.

National Faith HomeBuyers Program, a non-profit organization counseling families on homeownership, will refer buyers and tenants who have completed its program to the auction. The tenant referral program is designed to help connect investor buyers, purchasing homes at the auction, with tenants in need of immediate housing. Several lenders also will attend the auction to answer questions and assist buyers with their mortgage needs. Additionally, TCN Construction Group, a contracting firm and APD Solutions, a property management company will be available during the auction to offer their services to investors.

Prior to auction, buyers can purchase property online by visiting the website and clicking on the Bid-Now icon. Sellers typically respond to offers within 24 hours. This is a reserve auction, which means sellers have the right to accept, reject or counter any bid; however, in past auctions conducted by Hudson & Marshall, the majority of offers have been accepted.

Having sold over 70,000 homes for sellers in the past eight years, Hudson & Marshall of Texas, Inc is the most experienced, trusted leader in the REO auction industry. The company's accelerated sales process enables it to swiftly and efficiently sell large volumes of property in a way that minimizes expenses for sellers and maximizes return. Over the past five years alone, Hudson & Marshall's total sales have topped $1.2 billion and the company anticipates selling another 30,000 homes through 2009.

Guaranteed Home Mortgage Announces New Program to Help Its Branches Prevent Loan Fraud

Guaranteed Home Mortgage Company, Inc. (Guaranteed, www.ghmc.com), a national residential mortgage investment and banking firm, today announced the implementation of a new program to help its branches prevent fraud from prospective borrowers.

The program consists of a series of tools, techniques and procedures to confirm identities, verify asset value and tax filings, and utilize fraud profiles -- all designed to supplement the company's continuing emphasis on "zero tolerance" for any errors in compliance and documentation requirements.

David Wind, President of Guaranteed Home Mortgage Company, said, "Our new fraud program will protect our branches from applicant errors as well as intentional misrepresentations. Our mantra of zero tolerance assists residential loan applicants, too, by assuring first-time approval of loans in compliance with the most recent, and stringent, mortgage-loan regulations."

Wind went on to describe some of the components of the fraud program. Every appraisal is subject to review through an automated valuation model (AVM); tax verifications through the IRS are conducted on every loan; multiple ID forms are completed for all prospective borrowers; and a vendor web site evaluates applicants' incomes in relation to their industry.

Other steps include visiting an HUD web site for background checks prior to submissions for an FHA loan, and the use of an industry system to evaluate the risk factors for transactions.

Guaranteed Home Mortgage Company also applies a very high standard for its branches. In-depth background checks are conducted on new Guaranteed employees through Lexis, and all branch managers must complete an online web course titled "Fraud and Deterrence."

Wind concluded, "There's a reason why we've been in business over 15 years in a highly competitive industry. Delivering value through proactive programs and the finest support services makes our organization the gold standard for everyone else in the field."

Over 400 Foreclosed Homes in Ohio and Pennsylvania Up for Auction

As foreclosures continue proliferating across the country, buyer demand for these properties is also growing because they can be purchased at a discount. For buyers who were shut out of the housing market during the boom years of escalating home prices, foreclosures make homebuying affordable. Real estate auction firm Hudson & Marshall will auction over 400 bank-owned foreclosures in cities throughout Ohio and Pennsylvania April 20th - 26th. About 80 homes will be auctioned in Cleveland on April 25th.

According to RealtyTrac, foreclosure filings nationwide ballooned to 341,180 in March 2009, jumping 45% from a year ago. Ohio reported 12,611 filings in March, ranking 11th with its foreclosure rate, one of the highest among the states. Pennsylvania reported a total of 4,943 foreclosure filings for the month, earning it the 32nd spot.

"Over the past two years, we've seen the crowds steadily increase at our bank-owned foreclosure auctions because people have begun to realize they can get purchase property quickly at a great value," said Dave Webb, principal, Hudson & Marshall. "Because auctions sell large volumes of property at one time, we're able to help cities reduce the number of vacant homes dragging down property values and bringing blight to neighborhoods," added Webb.

The homes up for auction come with a clean, insurable title paid for by the sellers. Buyers will be required to make a $1,000 deposit with a certified check or cash on each property on which they are the winning bidder. Before the auction, buyers should try to get pre-approved for a loan so they know how much they can bid on a property.

All homes being auctioned by Hudson & Marshall are sold "as-is" and buyers should inspect properties before placing any bids. Buyers may contact listing agents to make appointments to view homes. Complete property details and additional information may be found at www.hudsonandmarshall.com or by calling 866-539-4172.

Homes will be auctioned on the following dates:

April 20th - Cincinnati (32 homes) at 7:00pm-Cincinnati Marriott Northeast

April 20th - Chillicothe, OH (6 homes) at 1:00pm-Comfort Inn Chillicothe

April 20th - Mansfield, OH (11 homes) at 1:00pm-Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, Mansfield

April 21st - Toledo (38 homes) at 7:00pm-Hilton Garden Inn (38 homes)

April 21st - Dayton (47 homes) at 1:00pm-Dayton Marriott

April 21st - Stroudsburg/Scranton (22 homes) at 7:30pm-Hilton Scranton & Conf. Center

April 21st - Philadelphia (19 homes) at 1:00pm-Hilton Garden Inn-Philadelphia/Ft. Washington

April 22nd - Columbus (35 homes) at 7:00pm-Columbus Airport Marriott

April 22nd - York, PA (11 homes) at 7:00pm)-Holiday Inn Harrisburg

April 23rd - Pittsburgh (34 homes) at 7:00pm-Pittsburgh Airport Marriott

April 24th - Youngstown (30 homes) at 1:00pm-Holiday Inn Youngstown South

April 25th - Cleveland (81 homes) at 1:00pm-Cleveland Airport Marriott

April 26th - Canton/Akron (47 homes) at 1:00pm-McKinley Grand Hotel

Prior to auction, buyers can purchase property online by visiting the website and clicking on the Bid-Now icon. Sellers typically respond to offers within 24 hours. This is a reserve auction, which means sellers have the right to accept, reject or counter any bid; however, in past auctions conducted by Hudson & Marshall, the majority of offers have been accepted.

Having sold over 70,000 homes for sellers in the past eight years, Hudson & Marshall of Texas, Inc is the most experienced, trusted leader in the REO auction industry. The company's accelerated sales process enables it to swiftly and efficiently sell large volumes of property in a way that minimizes expenses for sellers and maximizes return. Over the past five years alone, Hudson & Marshall's total sales have topped $1.2 billion and the company anticipates selling another 30,000 homes through 2009.

Fort Lauderdale Blog to Feature "Deal of the Week" Program

One of the top real estate blogs in the industry today will provide a great guide on the best foreclosed deals in the property industry as featured on their site. Beginning this week, the Fort Lauderdale Real Estate Blog will feature the best foreclosure deals on the market in its "Deal of the Week" program.

The Fort Lauderdale Real Estate Blog is a top-rated real estate website operated by Robin Sing-Cunningham, a Fort Lauderdale-based Realtor who specializes in foreclosures and short sales.

The "Deal of the Week" promotion will feature foreclosed homes for sale that may be purchased at a substantial discount - some at prices 25-40% or more below market value.

The program will provide Buyers with property information including pictures and videos. An interesting feature that Buyers will like is the offer strategy section where local experts tell you how they would structure an offer on the home.

"Buyers are always asking me how to find the best deals and how to structure an offer. In this great Buyer's market, we are providing a platform for Buyers to see the best deals and to see how local real estate experts would put the deal together," said Sing-Cunningham.

South Florida is a Buyer's paradise. With nearly 60% of the homes sold in the area being in some stage of foreclosure, it's actually a very competitive market. However, most Buyers who are interested in a foreclosure never see the best deals.

"Many agents got caught with their pants down when the foreclosure tsunami hit," said Barry Johnson of Real Estate Radio USA, a top-ranked real estate talk show and industry blog.

"When Robin approached us about helping with this promotion we felt it was a no-brainer as our listeners and readers always ask us how to find the best deals," Johnson added.

A big incentive for participating in the "Deal Of The Week" promotion are the cash and prizes. If a Buyer purchases any of the homes featured they will receive a minimum of $1,500.00 at closing as a rebate on their purchase. They may also receive various prizes ranging from dinners at exclusive restaurants, to sport fishing trips to Caribbean vacations.

"I haven't seen many agents offering these types of incentives and I wondered why? This is a Buyer's market and we have to show these Buyers that we appreciate and want their business. To me, it's all about separating yourself from the pack and offering unparalleled customer service," said Sing-Cunningham.

In an effort to make sure that each Buyer receives high-quality customer service, Sing-Cunningham has assembled a team of real estate professionals to provide any Buyer with complete peace of mind.

Erik Wesoloski, a Miami-based attorney with the law firm of Wesoloski Carlson, P.A, who specializes in foreclosures, says that this is an idea whose time has come. "Most agents don't have the expertise to help a Buyer navigate their way through the possible land mines associated with buying foreclosures.

"There may be hidden problems that can cause a deal to fail or a Buyer to incur certain liabilities. We are happy to be a part of Robin's team to make sure that her Buyers don't have any problems with their purchase."

If you would like to view the Fort Lauderdale Real Estate market "Deal of the Week", simply go to the Fort Lauderdale Real Estate Blog at http://www.robinashley.com and check it out.

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Apartment Finder Announces Online Partnership with Leading Online Real Estate Classifieds Network, OLX.com

Apartment Finder today announced another online partnership to publish its apartment rental listings on the web. Its newest partner is OLX.com, a leading online real estate classifieds network, and through this alliance, Apartment Finder will deliver greater online exposure and leads for its advertisers to the millions of apartment shoppers in the 84 countries that OLX.com serves.

“We understand how vitally important it is for consumers to interact with our advertisers’ listings when they are shopping for an apartment,” says Marcia Bollinger, president, Apartment Finder. “That is why we look for every opportunity to help make that connection, especially on the web. Our partnership with OLX.com allows us to offer our advertisers exposure to millions of additional apartment renters while enhancing the online search experience for home shoppers.”

This agreement will expand OLX.com’s property listings to include thousands of apartment rental listings from Apartment Finder. All advertisers of Apartment Finder will now have their rental listings published on OLX.com, which features user-friendly search options for apartments by location, number of bedrooms/bathrooms, square feet, furnished/unfurnished, and more.

Apartment Finder is the anchor of the multi-family division of Network Communications, Inc., the largest publisher of print and online housing information in North America. Apartment Finder’s print and online products provide the latest information about apartment rentals to millions of consumers around the country, while offering a comprehensive and targeted integrated advertising solution for multi-housing professionals. The fastest-growing media platform in the multi-family industry, Apartment Finder publishes books in 114 markets across the U.S. and operates www.ApartmentFinder.com, the #1 consumer-preferred site featuring state-of-the-art searching and mapping features for apartment renters.

OLX.com is the third partner in 2009 to join Apartment Finder’s ever-growing online distribution network. Other online alliances inked this year include Vast.com, the leading vertical search platform for real estate and The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s AJCHomeFinder.com, which provides apartment listings for renters in Georgia, Alabama, Florida, Tennessee, North Carolina and South Carolina. These new partners join a number of established partnerships, as Apartment Finder continues to build its network.

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