October 20th, 2008

Bonita Springs, FL - SellYourHouseToEurope.com, a real estate website launched earlier this year to help U.S. for-sale-by-owner home sellers expose their properties to European buyers, has launched a European version of the site called BuyAHouseInUSA that is already resulting in the sale of American homes.
Donald Grison of Cannes, France, purchased a Florida condominium he first saw on the SellYourHouseToEurope.com site. “I never would have thought that it could be so easy to buy a condo in the U.S.,” said Grison.
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September 30th, 2008
Miami Beach, FL - The crown jewel of one of Miami Beach’s most luxurious condominium high-rises is now for sale. Top-producing Esslinger-Wooten-Maxwell (EWM) Realtors Esther Percal and Kevin Tomlinson announced today their $22 million listing for Apogee Penthouse A.
They describe the South Beach residence as one of the most prestigious South Florida penthouses ever, in a building that epitomizes luxury. “It’s an amazing three-level corner home with unbelievable ocean, bay, and city views,” said Percal. “Apogee is considered one of the most sought-after addresses in one of the most fashionable and desirable neighborhoods in the world.”
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August 20th, 2008
Jupiter, FL - Mike Larson takes a closer look at how financial institutions that are trying to cut losses. Mr. Larson discusses how financial institutions are cutting back spending by eliminating certain mortgage programs.
Just recently, Morgan Stanley reportedly began cutting off thousands of its Home Equity Line of Credit customers. It’s preventing some borrowers from drawing any more money against their lines and slashing the size of the lines that others have. JPMorgan Chase has made changes to Home Equity Lines of Credit for some 150,000 customers since March, according to Bloomberg. Bank of America, Washington Mutual, and SunTrust are some of the other institutions doing the same.
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July 24th, 2008
Tampa Bay, FL - ADDvantage of Florida releases its new flagship flat fee MLS program, ADDvantage Plus™ which eliminates problems typically associated with flat rate listing services.
Flat fee MLS sellers in Miami, Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville, Sarasota and every Florida city in between can finally match the “full service” listings, resulting in more showings and sales. ADDvantage Plus™ gives sellers full contract representation while maintaining all the benefits of “For Sale by Owner.” Sellers keep control over their listings but get expert support, all for a low flat fee.
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June 29th, 2008

Seacrest Beach, FL - Florida’s Emerald Coast, renowned for its miles of sugar-white sand beaches and vibrantly colored water, has long been a popular destination for families seeking the perfect vacation. Now families can own an exclusive slice of paradise in this picturesque area of Florida’s panhandle. Magnolia Private Residence Club, scheduled to open summer of 2008, offers an ideal way to own luxurious vacation real estate on the Emerald Coast at a fraction of the price and without the hassles of whole ownership.
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