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SaundersDailey Rolls Out First Real Estate Crowdfunding Platform in Twin Cities

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Launch of Minneapolis-St. Paul-based real estate platform grants investors premium access to quality deals in their own backyards.

Minneapolis, MN, USA (July 13, 2015) — SaundersDailey, an online real estate investment marketplace, today announced its launch as the first local platform to offer community-funded properties in the Twin Cities area. Featuring opportunities with investments that start as low as $2,500, SaundersDailey gives accredited and institutional investors the ability to buy into properties located in the same neighborhoods where they live and work.

The company’s syndication platform guides members seamlessly through the often-murky waters of real estate investment with easy access to online viewing, investments at the click of a button and regular, digital property reports. Additionally, as a hyper-local platform, SaundersDailey is able to minimize the hurdles and risks associated with national property ventures.

“National platforms can provide pretty amazing offerings, but in many instances don’t fully understand the local market of a deal, which can lead to underwriting risks,” explains co-founder and managing partner, Marshall Saunders, who previously built, owned and operated the largest RE/MAX franchise in the world.

The SaundersDailey executive team brings together the brightest minds in real estate, investment and technology. As established professionals within the community, they harness an extensive understanding of the Twin Cities market and plan to utilize this insight to directly motivate local investors.

“Our team knows the Minneapolis-St. Paul market street-by-street. Through the platform, we hope to leverage our insider knowledge to benefit our investors and transform how people own commercial, multi-family and senior housing.”

The Twin Cities housing market is currently the healthiest it has been in more than seven years. As both the number and value of the area’s property listings steadily increase, now is the time for accredited investors to capitalize on this leading-edge opportunity by jumping aboard the crowdfunding bandwagon with SaundersDailey.

About SaundersDailey
SaundersDailey is an online investment marketplace that connects accredited and institutional investors to community funded real estate opportunities in the Midwest through its unique, online crowdfunding platform. Investors traditionally priced out of large deals can now invest moderate sums in real estate offerings through the company’s investment portal. SaundersDailey is committed to providing high-quality deals so that individuals can invest in their local market and reap the benefits of owning a stake in multiple properties, without the headaches of management and maintenance.

Media Contact:
Emily Thomson
Leverage PR
832-978-0171
em@leverage-pr.com
http://www.leverage-pr.com

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VIVIER MORTGAGES LIMITED “VML” AND LUIGI WEWEGE MEDIA STATEMENT

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DUBLIN, IRELAND, February 24, 2015 — /REAL TIME PRESS RELEASE/ — Over the past few months VML was contacted by Mr Conor Ryan and other reporters working on a programme for RTE, the Irish broadcaster.

It soon became clear that a number of untrue and defamatory allegations – about VML and persons formerly or currently connected with it – would be made in the programme and had already been made to third parties. After VML clearly outlined the correct position to RTE, its lawyers confirmed that the programme and/or its reporting would be “fair and balanced”, “fair, impartial and objective”, “fair to all interests concerned”, “fair and accurate”, “broadcast in good faith” and contain “nothing misleading, unsavoury or malicious” nor any “distortions or untruths”. VML was further assured by RTE’s lawyers that it “adheres to high standards of journalistic ethics” and follows “proper journalistic standards”.

Unfortunately, this did not happen: despite withdrawing many of the untrue and defamatory allegations, when broadcasting its programme on 5th February, RTE retained a number of others.

Accordingly, on 13th February 2015, following the advice of Senior and Junior Counsel, VML issued proceedings against RTE and Mr Ryan. The proceedings are for defamation, procuring a breach of confidence, malicious falsehood and other wrongs, for which aggravated and exemplary damages are sought. It is expected that other parties will issue similar proceedings in the English High Court.

The true position, as previously stated to but ignored by RTE, is as follows:
• In 2004, VML effectively came under the control of the British Government.
• In 2011, VML was sold by the British Government to an English private company.
• In 2014, VML was sold by that English company to its present owner.
• The beneficial owners of VML’s shares and debt are those appearing on the public register.
• VML’s current owner and directors are entirely distinct from the previous owners and directors.

Vivier Mortgages
Vivier Mortgages is a Dublin, Ireland based home loan company that has specialised in secured property lending, principally for domestic mortgages and building projects, for nearly twenty years. The company, having recently become part of Vivier Group, is currently looking for new opportunities in Ireland, in the areas of property acquisition, redevelopment and regeneration.

Vivier Group
Vivier Group is the global umbrella organisation of the Auckland based Vivier & Co and Vivier Investments, the London based Vivier Developments & Vivier Home Loans, and the Dublin based Vivier Mortgages.

Luigi Wewege
Luigi Wewege is the founder of Vivier Group and the Managing Director of Vivier Mortgages (a Dublin, Ireland based home loan company), as well as CEO of its Auckland based financial services arm, Vivier & Co, a boutique Financial Service Provider in New Zealand, offering no-cost, above average returns for investors.

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Company Name: Vivier Mortgages
Contact Person: Media Relations Manager
Email: press@viviergroup.com
Phone: +353 1 697 1353
Country: Ireland
Website: http://www.viviermortgages.com

 

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High season in Krabi, Thailand to be record-breaking as new flights and accommodations abound

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High season in Krabi, Thailand to be record-breaking as new flights and accommodations abound Krabi, Thailand’s popularity has grown so much in the past few years that pundits are predicting this year’s high season (November-April) will be record-breaking. As a result, airline companies and the hospitality industries are ramping up their offers.

Krabi, Thailand, October 13, 2014 — For years, Phuket, Thailand was the darling of tourism on the western shores of the Andaman Sea. Because of too much growth too fast, it became unpleasantly over-crowded and hectic. Krabi was the perfect alternative, with its white sandy beaches, crystal-clear water, fewer crowds, plentiful activities and extraordinary attractions.

A Relaxing and Refreshing Vacation Destination

Krabi Province, located on the southwest mainland coast of Thailand on the Andaman Sea is comprised of several districts. Archaeological evidence shows humans inhabited the area 25,000-30,000 years ago. Its colorful history includes pirates, merchants and sea gypsies.

Visitors looking for a secluded beach have no trouble locating one on from the approximately 132 inhabited and uninhabited islands. Tourists can participate in a number of water-related activities, including kayaking, canoeing, scuba diving, shipwreck diving, sea cave exploration and fishing. The coral reefs are beautiful, and the sea is filled with exotic marine life.

The numerous and towering limestone cliffs draw rock climbers from around the world, with different levels of difficulty available, including climbs for beginners. Attractions include wildlife sanctuaries, natural hot springs, national parks, Buddhist shrines and temples, kickboxing matches, snake handling, shopping and more.

Travelers’ Demand Equals Additional Airline Routes
Before Krabi began to grow in popularity, most of the tourists came from Scandinavian countries and Europe. With positive economic changes in Asia, many travelers started coming from Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore and China, yet flights were few and far between. Recently, however, the airline industry has responded with a host of new routes and flights to Krabi.

In addition to their flights from Singapore and Bangkok that began last year, AirAsia just introduced a new round-trip route that flies between Guangzhou, on mainland China, and Krabi.

Malaysian Airlines, Bangkok Airways, and Tiger Airways have all increased the number of flights to and from Krabi, while the number of charter flights from Europe, Russia and Australia is also growing.

Krabi Nakharin Hospital, Krabi’s New First-Rate Medical Facility
Those travelers who fear that there are no advanced care medical facilities in Krabi can now rest easy. Krabi Nakharin is Krabi’s newly opened advanced-care hospital, rivaling the sterling reputation of the medical facilities in Bangkok. Knowing top-notch medical care is locally available is of great importance to older retirees and those planning extended vacations in Krabi.

The Growing Krabi Hospitality Industry
Just as there has been a need for additional airline flights to Krabi, there has been a need for more accommodations to house the growing number of visitors. With a lot of new construction, the hospitality industry has grown to be able to accommodate all the travelers coming to Krabi.

There are many different types of accommodations from which to choose: hostels, guesthouses, budget inns and hotels, boutique resorts, bed and breakfasts, and private villas. Big hotel consortiums, like the Ibis Styles Hotel with its newly opened 206-room facility, are coming to Krabi.

Krabi Beach House, New Rental Villas Offered by Krabi Riviera
Krabi Riviera Co., Ltd. is a well-established villa management and construction company in Krabi, Thailand, specializing in private luxury vacation homes. With the expected record-breaking high season and increased tourism, the company recently completed six new villas.

The Krabi Beach House is one of their newest editions. With enough accommodations to house 8-10 guests comfortably, it is the perfect holiday rental for a family reunion, a wedding, or a friends’ get-together.

Situated on a private beach, the villa has four individual, air-conditioned suites. All were built around the central living areas: a lounging TV/media room, a dining room, and open-air living space, providing maximum privacy and quiet.

The outdoors complements the beauty of the interior, with a private saltwater swimming pool surrounded by a deck that leads down to the landscaped gardens and the beach. Guests can use one of the villa’s two kayaks to paddle over to nearby Railay Beach, or arrange with the on-site concierge to have a longtail or speedboat pick them up at their private beach and take them to their desired location.

Pierre Yves Loriers, Managing Director of Krabi Riviera Villas said, “Krabi Beach House is the ultimate in private luxury villas. With its own fully equipped kitchen and beautifully appointed home sitting on a private beach, surrounded by lush gardens fronting the Andaman Sea, guests think they have found paradise on earth.”

As with all of Krabi Riviera’s other properties, the Krabi Beach House has wireless Wi-Fi Internet throughout the property, as well as 24/7 security.

The tourist industry is very excited about the coming high season, and all involved are prepared to ensure that travelers to Krabi have a memorable experience.

Contact-Details: Krabi Riviera Co., Ltd. villa management company, with 20 rental properties, including 4 waterfront villas: The Beach House and Amatapura Beach Villa no. 1, 12 and 14 in Ao Nam Mao, near Ao Nang.
Phone +66 (0) 75 695 633
Mobile +66 (0) 84 154 0808
Address
242/13 Moo 2 Ao Nang, Krabi, Thailand 81000
Email for contact
info@krabivilla.com

Website:
https://www.krabivilla.com
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Parallel Infrastructure Expands Telecom Footprint with Three New Development Agreements in Pennsylvania

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Contracts with Allegheny County, SEDA-CoG JRA and Pioneer Railcorp Add to Company’s Communications Development Portfolio.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (February 17, 2014) — Parallel Infrastructure LLC, a leading right-of-way (ROW) management and infrastructure development company, continues to expand its client portfolio with three new telecommunications tower development agreements in Pennsylvania. Allegheny County awarded the company more than 3 million square feet of developable land parcels, while contracts with SEDA-Council of Governments Joint Rail Authority (SEDA-CoG JRA) and Pioneer Railcorp bring an additional 207 miles of corridor to the company’s 1,800-mile communications development portfolio throughout the country.

“There continues to be strong demand to improve telecommunications infrastructure and that means growth opportunities abound for right-of-way property owners,” said Frank Chechile, CEO of Parallel Infrastructure. “By entering into innovative revenue-share agreements, we help monetize our clients’ underutilized real estate without interrupting their core operations. The result is increased revenue for them with little to no risk, and plenty of upside for incremental revenue generation.”

Chechile added that Parallel Infrastructure is seeing increased demand for its capabilities from state and local governments in particular. “With tightening budgets, government entities are making efforts to capture additional revenue by unlocking the value of their real estate,” he said.

As a result of an extensive RFP process, Allegheny County awarded Parallel Infrastructure the telecommunications facility development rights on 14 parcels, totaling more than 3 million square feet of underutilized county-owned land. By partnering with top engineering, architecture and construction firm Jacobs Engineering, Parallel Infrastructure was able to scout and assess developable sites. Moreover, because of its private capital backing, the company was able to offer the County a “win-win” revenue generation prospect, providing quick and recurring payments to the County for each site it develops.

“The County was attracted by the prospect of earning new revenue, and doing so in an efficient and quick manner,” said Ed Myers, Vice President of Telecommunications Sales for Parallel Infrastructure. “We will use our capabilities and our capital to design, finance, build, maintain, and lease facilities to communications service operators, which in turn, will provide the County with a long-term revenue stream without having to spend any of their money.” Myers added that along with telecom development, Parallel Infrastructure will also provide the County with access to its communications facilities to allow it to develop emergency management systems.

SEDA-CoG JRA is a municipal authority with the mission of preserving rail service for industries in Central Pennsylvania and furthering economic development through retention, improvement, and expansion of rail infrastructure. It agreed to allow Parallel Infrastructure to begin evaluating sites for development on nearly 200 miles of the JRA’s railroad right-of-way. This agreement comes on the heels of an earlier tower development agreement on a 25-mile stretch of Pennsylvania ROW owned by Pioneer Railroad. Parallel Infrastructure will begin working immediately with railroad owners and wireless carriers to identify sites for towers along the JRA’s five short line Central Pennsylvania railroads: Juniata Valley Railroad, Lycoming Valley Railroad, Nittany & Bald Eagle, North Shore Railroad and Shamokin Valley Railroad.

These new agreements with Allegheny County, SEDA-CoG JRA, and Pioneer’s Gettysburg & Northern Railroad Line exemplify Parallel Infrastructure’s proficiency in collaborating with the public sector. Myers further commented, “While sharing revenue with a land owner earned from communications infrastructure developments is not a new concept, doing so in a comprehensive manner with a government land owner is the type of public-private arrangement that forward-thinking entities, such as these agencies, are using to institutionalize revenue capture opportunities.”

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About Parallel Infrastructure
Parallel Infrastructure LLC is the first universal Right-of-Way (ROW) management and infrastructure development company focused on monetizing and maximizing the value of underutilized land assets along railroad and highway corridors for third-party clients. The Company’s service offerings include real estate management services, telecommunications infrastructure development, and generating ancillary revenue streams through alternative ROW uses. Headquartered in Jacksonville, Fla., Parallel Infrastructure is a wholly owned subsidiary of Florida East Coast Industries, Inc. For more information, visit http://www.parallelinfrastructure.com.

About Florida East Coast Industries, Inc.
Florida East Coast Industries, Inc. (FECI) is one of Florida’s oldest and largest full-service commercial real estate, transportation, and infrastructure companies. Headquartered in Coral Gables, Fla., FECI has a rich history dating back over a century. Mr. Henry Flagler first established a predecessor company in 1892, which became a pioneer in the development of Florida’s eastern coast. Today, FECI continues to transform Florida as the parent company to the following leading real estate, transportation, and infrastructure businesses within the state: Flagler, a full-service commercial real estate company; All Aboard Florida, the United States’ first privately owned, operated and maintained intercity passenger rail system; South Florida Logistics Services, an integrated logistics company that offers a wide range of logistics services and real estate solutions; and Parallel Infrastructure, a leader in third-party Right of Way (ROW) investments and management services. FECI is owned by private equity funds managed by affiliates of Fortress Investment Group LLC. For more information, visit http://www.feci.com.

Media Contacts:
Mary Sudasassi
rbb Public Relations
305-448-6163
mary.sudasassi@rbbpr.com

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Fully Leased South Florida Logistics Center Building 1 Caps Banner Year for Flagler Global Logistics

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A Solidified Leadership Team, the South Florida Logistics Center’s Grand Opening and USDA Approval of FGL’s Innovative New Cold Chain Technology Mark 2013 Milestones.

CORAL GABLES, FL (February 10, 2014) – Flagler Global Logistics (“FGL”), a worldwide logistics company providing a full suite of integrated supply chain management services and real estate solutions, has fully leased Building 1 at its new South Florida Logistics Center located adjacent to Miami International Airport, along with more than 600,000 square feet of industrial space at its Flagler Station business park. The brisk leasing activity caps off a landmark year in which the company also welcomed new executive team members, underwent a name rebranding, and introduced a revolutionary cold chain treatment process that was approved by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).

Solidified Leadership Team
In 2013, Flagler Global Logistics appointed respected supply chain industry leader and former Winn-Dixie executive Chris Scott as President and CEO. Scott is leading the dramatic growth of the company’s business in both the United States and Latin America.

The company also added commercial real estate veteran Daniel Marcus as Executive Vice President of Development. Marcus is spearheading the company’s industrial development efforts across its 2,300-acre land portfolio, which can accommodate more than 23 million square feet of industrial development.

Construction Update: New Logistics Center Opens, Receives USDA Certification
Over the past year, Flagler Global Logistics delivered or started construction on more than 1 million square feet of Class-A industrial space at the company’s new intermodal facility-the South Florida Logistics Center-and its flagship Flagler Station business park. In addition, FGL has four other strategic industrial park projects located throughout Florida that are in the pre-development phase.

South Florida Logistics Center officially opened for business with the October inauguration of Building 1-a 170,000-square-foot industrial warehouse facility featuring 60,000 square feet of refrigerated space. The Center’s expansion plans, which call for the development of up to two million square feet of industrial space at the 200-acre site, will compound in 2014-the company has already started construction on two new buildings totaling 380,000 square feet. A little more than a month after opening, the Center received USDA approval for an exclusive, eco-friendly treatment method for produce which helps in preserving the “cold-chain” for fruits, vegetables, extending the product’s shelf life.

“With unparalleled access to air, rail, sea and road transportation, superior third-party logistics support, and scalable real estate solutions, the South Florida Logistics Center is uniquely positioned to become the undisputed trade gateway for the Americas and beyond,” said Scott. “The USDA’s approval of our innovative cold chain treatment is a game-changer in the perishables sector. It provides Latin American exporters a viable alternative to not only bring their produce to supermarket shelves in the United States more efficiently, but maintain a higher quality product with a longer shelf life.”

At Flagler Station, South Florida’s largest business park which boasts its own turnpike interchange and is home to industry leaders such as Ryder, Crowley and FedEx, FGL completed construction on the 171,668-square-foot Building 30 and 171,994-square-foot Building 31. The company also broke ground on Buildings 32 and 34, which combined will add an additional 500,000 square feet plus of prime industrial space.

Industrial Leasing Activity on the Rise

Vice President of Business Development Chris Sutton, SIOR, has led the commercial leasing charge at both the South Florida Logistics Center and Flagler Station, closing nearly 750,000 square feet of industrial lease transactions between the two properties in 2013.

“We’ve experienced strong leasing activity as demand continues to rise, in large part due to our unrivaled portfolio of industrial land with entitlements to build in excess of 20 million square feet of warehouse space throughout Florida,” said Sutton. “Our properties are particularly in high demand thanks to their prime locations with access to Florida’s busiest air and seaports; high-quality, efficient building designs with features including 30′ plus clear ceiling heights; and flexible size ranges that allow us to accommodate tenants of all sizes. We have enough industrial land to accommodate any size build-to-suit requirement, which not many other companies in this marketplace can do.”

At South Florida Logistics Center (SFLC), Flagler Global Logistics, which provides third-party logistics services including its innovative USDA approved cold chain treatment, opened its new 114,187 square foot distribution center. The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company leased 28,682 square feet of space for operations. Flying Food Group also leased 28,676 square feet of space for operations. Both companies were represented by David Albert, SIOR, Devin White, and Andrew Lehrer of CBRE.

At Flagler Station, South Florida’s largest business park, Starboard Cruise Services’ leased 218,673 square feet of space at Building 34, which represented the largest industrial lease transaction of the year in the Medley submarket. The tenant was represented by Charles V. Barton, John Marshall and Matthew Cheezem of Cresa.

Other noteworthy industrial lease transactions at Flagler Station in 2013 include:

– Nipro Medical Corporation leased 86,076 square feet of space at Building 31. The tenant was represented by Ed Lyden of State Street Realty.

– Senator International leased 70,411 square feet of space at Building 30. Gabriel Garcia-Menocal, SIOR and Lucia Custer of NAI Miami represented the tenant.

– TricorBraun leased 63,820 square feet at Building 30. The tenant was represented by Charles V. Barton of Cresa.

– Total Cargo Services leased 56,135 square feet at Building 31. The tenant was represented by Gabriel Garcia-Menocal, SIOR and Lucia Custer of NAI Miami.

– Traffic Tech leased 37,437 square feet at Building 30. The tenant was represented by Michael Torna of Corporate Solutions.

– International Cruise Duty Free leased 29,783 square feet at Building 31. The tenant was represented by Mark Aleman of DiGiacomo Group.

Rebranding to Reflect Global Reach
As the company’s logistics services capabilities and product offerings expand worldwide in step with customer demand, the company rebranded from South Florida Logistics Services to Flagler Global Logistics.

“The rebranding perfectly captures the growing global scale of our end-to-end logistics capacity while linking back to our rich Florida and real estate development heritage established under the recognized Flagler brand,” explained Scott. “Flagler Global Logistics will effect a dramatic shift to redirect the flow of goods from the southeast to the northeast and further solidify South Florida’s position as a strategic gateway for domestic and foreign commercial trade.”

About Flagler Global Logistics

Flagler Global Logistics is a worldwide logistics company that provides a full suite of integrated supply chain management services, including consolidation and deconsolidation, multimodal transportation, warehouse management, Foreign Trade Zone, and dry and refrigerated cargo services, as well as flexible real estate solutions. Flagler Global Logistics has exclusive connectivity to South Florida’s busiest ports and airport, which provides clients a competitive advantage when importing and exporting goods. The Company owns strategic assets throughout Florida, including approximately 1 million square feet of warehouse space and additionally 1,500 acres of well-located developable land suitable for 24 million square feet of industrial development. Headquartered in Coral Gables, Fla., Flagler Global Logistics is a wholly owned subsidiary of Florida East Coast Industries, LLC. For more information, visit http://www.flaglergl.com.

About Florida East Coast Industries

Florida East Coast Industries, LLC (FECI) is one of Florida’s oldest and largest full-service commercial real estate, transportation, and infrastructure companies. Headquartered in Coral Gables, Fla., FECI has a rich history dating back over a century. Mr. Henry Flagler first established a predecessor company in 1892, which became a pioneer in the development of Florida’s eastern coast. Today, FECI continues to transform Florida as the parent company to four distinct business lines including Flagler, a full-service commercial real estate company; All Aboard Florida, the United States’ first privately owned and operated intercity passenger rail system; Flagler Global Logistics, an integrated logistics company that offers a wide range of logistics services and real estate solutions; and Parallel Infrastructure, a leader in third-party Right of Way (ROW) investments and management services. FECI is owned by private equity funds managed by affiliates of Fortress Investment Group, LLC. For more information, visit http://www.feci.com.

Media Contacts:
Mary Sudasassi
rbb Public Relations
305-448-6163
mary.sudasassi@rbbpr.com

Kathleen Rodriguez
Florida East Coast Industries
305-520-2306
kathleen.rodriguez@feci.com

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Parallel Infrastructure CEO Addresses Congressional Subcommittee on Using Right-of-Way Real Estate to Finance Passenger Rail Improvements

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Frank Chechile, CEO of Parallel Infrastructure LLC (“Parallel”), a leading right-of-way (“ROW”) land management and asset development company, presented testimony yesterday to the U.S. House of Representatives Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, & Hazardous Materials on how right-of-way real estate can be used in an innovative way to fund passenger rail without placing additional burden on taxpayers. The title of the hearing was, “The Role of Innovative Finance in Intercity Passenger Rail.”

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (January 27, 2014) — Frank Chechile, CEO of Parallel Infrastructure LLC (“Parallel”), a leading right-of-way (“ROW”) land management and asset development company, presented testimony yesterday to the U.S. House of Representatives Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, & Hazardous Materials on how right-of-way real estate can be used in an innovative way to fund passenger rail without placing additional burden on taxpayers. The title of the hearing was, “The Role of Innovative Finance in Intercity Passenger Rail.”

In his testimony, Chechile stated that collaboration between the public and private sector can enable a new source of financing for passenger rail systems. Parallel Infrastructure has the ability to unlock the value of real estate assets owned by public agencies to create a new revenue stream that can be used to finance capital projects and/or ongoing operations.

“There are more than one million miles of right-of-way transportation corridor in the United States, the vast majority of which is owned by the public sector,” said Chechile. “By tapping the value of ROW real estate, billions of dollars in new revenue can be generated and leveraged to fund passenger rail infrastructure improvements in our country.”

Established just two years ago as an independent company, Parallel Infrastructure has grown to become a national player by securing agreements with public and private sector railroad companies. In addition to securing agreements with public sector railroads, such as North Coast Railroad Authority and SEDA-Council of Government, Parallel recently signed an agreement to help Allegheny County in Pennsylvania increase its earnings from its land assets through telecommunications infrastructure development.

Chechile credits the company’s rapid growth to the unique skillset developed from 100+ years of managing its own ROW in Florida and its ability and willingness to deploy its own capital to realize these real estate opportunities. The company has agreements covering more than 1,800 miles of ROW corridor across 22 states.

“I appreciate the chance to have spoken directly with this group of legislators to share Parallel Infrastructure’s experience with generating new financing streams from proactive ROW management that can offer government agencies at all levels the means to enhance our nation’s passenger rail transportation system,” added Chechile.

The hearing can be viewed at: http://www.transportation.house.gov/hearing/role-innovative-finance-intercity-passenger-rail.

About Parallel Infrastructure
Parallel Infrastructure LLC is the first universal Right-of-Way (ROW) land management and communications infrastructure development company focused on monetizing and maximizing the value of underutilized land assets along railroad and highway corridors for third-party clients. The Company’s service offerings include real estate management services, telecommunications infrastructure development, and generating ancillary revenue streams through alternative ROW uses. Headquartered in Jacksonville, Fla., Parallel Infrastructure is a wholly owned subsidiary of Florida East Coast Industries, Inc. For more information, visit http://www.parallelinfrastructure.com.

About Florida East Coast Industries
Florida East Coast Industries, Inc. (FECI) is one of Florida’s oldest and largest full-service commercial real estate and infrastructure companies. Headquartered in Coral Gables, Fla., FECI has a rich history dating back over a century. Mr. Henry Flagler first established a predecessor company in 1892, which became a pioneer in the development of Florida’s eastern coast. Today, FECI continues to transform Florida as the parent company to the following leading real estate, transportation, and infrastructure businesses within the state: Flagler, a full-service commercial real estate company; All Aboard Florida, the United States’ first privately owned, operated and maintained intercity passenger rail; South Florida Logistics Services, an integrated logistics company that offers a wide range of logistics services and solutions; and Parallel Infrastructure, a leader in third-party Right of Way (ROW) management services. FECI is owned by private equity funds managed by affiliates of Fortress Investment Group LLC. For more information, visit http://www.feci.com.

Media Contacts:
Kristy Kennedy
rbb Public Relations
305-448-5839
kristy.kennedy@rbbpr.com

Kathleen Rodriguez
Florida East Coast Industries
305-520-2306
kathleen.rodriguez@feci.com

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Prestige Group Launches Prestige Royale Gardens

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A High-Rise Luxury Apartment Complex located on Yelahanka-Dodaballapur Road, Bangalore, comprising of 1696 One, Two & Three Bedroom Units, spread across 22.5 Acres.

Bangalore, India, August 14th, 2013 — The Prestige Group credited with being the most successful and innovative property developer in South India unveils Prestige Royale Gardens, in Yelahanka. The new project is a luxury development and promises to enhance the quality of living in the fast growing, North Bangalore.

Irfan Razack, CMD, Prestige Group adds, “We are happy to announce the launch of our next major project in the city, one that has been carefully designed to suit the dynamic needs of the segment today. A luxury development demands that each and every project aspect is well packaged with features and amenities to qualify as a true luxury proposition. Every offering needs to be holistic, ranging from the comfort the place offers, to aesthetics, and to the specifications of each unit including the common areas…everything needs to be meticulously planned and Prestige Royale Gardens offers just that.”

About Prestige Royale Gardens:
Spread across 22.5 acres of lush green landscapes, Prestige Royale Gardens is located in Yelahanka, at Doddaballapur Road with well-articulated, premium apartments (just 1696) for the select few. The project includes 1BR, 2BR, 2BR+Study & 3BR apartments that come with a host of features including a Club House, large format Swimming Pool, Exercise Room, a Children’s Park and more. Apart from this, the development also offers beautiful landscaped gardens that not only add to the scenic beauty of the place, but also offer greenery and fresh air for many activities like walking, jogging, yoga, etc.

Prestige Royale Gardens is located away from the hustle and bustle of the city with close proximity to Hospitals, Schools & the IT hub. The project is located conveniently with a distance of 20 km from City Railway Station and just 17 km from Bangalore International Airport.

Another highlight of the project is that apart from 2 and 3-bedroom apartments, Prestige Royale Gardens also offers 1BHK Apartments. There has been a steady demand for single-bedroom apartments, in the metros as well as tier-2 cities as they are proving to be the most cost-effective options for people who prefer to invest in their own place rather than spend the same amount on high rents, especially if they can own a home close to their workplace hubs.

Though this is a luxury development, Prestige Royale Gardens has been priced to accommodate the mid-segment of the market. This is a conscious decision by the company to provide home-buyers with the best in luxury amenities and facilities, while keeping the product affordable. Apartments in Prestige Royale Gardens are available at very attractive prices starting at Rs. 28 Lakh for the Studio Apartments.

About Prestige Group:
Prestige Estates Projects Ltd. ( http://www.prestigeconstructions.com ), having a legacy spanning over 26 years, is one of South India’s leading Real Estate Developers & one of the most trusted Landowners & Developers. It has 166 completed projects aggregating to over 49 million square feet of Developed Area to its credit and currently has 58 ongoing projects aggregating to 47 million square feet of Developable Area and 26 upcoming projects aggregating to 34 million square feet of Developable Area spanning across Residential, Commercial, Retail and Hospitality sectors in major South Indian cities such as Bengaluru, Chennai, Kochi, and Hyderabad.

In 2010, Prestige Estates forayed into the Capital Market with its Initial Public Offer (IPO) by raising Rs. 12,000 million, which was also over-subscribed 2.26 times. Prestige Estates is currently one of the largest Real Estate Companies in the country in terms of market capitalization, area executed & delivered and area under development.

Prestige Estates is the only developer in India rated CRISIL DA1 & is also responsible for iconic developments like Forum Mall, Prestige Shantiniketan, UB City and Prestige Golfshire to name a few.

For further information, please contact:
Ms. Urmila Biswas
+91 98860 99736
urmilabiswas@gmail.com
http://www.prestigeconstructions.com

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Reliable Houston Plumber, Mammoth Plumbing Announces Service Coverage in Sugar Land TX

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Mammoth Plumbing is a professional plumbing company in Houston TX that is expanding its services to Sugar Land area. Residents on Sugar Land deserve a reliable, trustworthy, and proven plumber. Mammoth Plumbing Company has more than 25 years of experience in the plumbing industry and truly cares about its clients by focusing first on customer service and satisfaction then top quality workmanship. The company was founded on the highest standards of the plumbing industry and customers can have confidence that they are making the right choice when hiring Mammoth to take care of their plumbing needs.

“We are excited about providing continuing exceptional service to all of the Sugar Land area,” said Jon Nevarez, Owner of Mammoth Plumbing. ” At Mammoth Plumbing, we strive to provide every homeowner and business with that highest standard. We pride ourselves on ensuring each customer receives a pleasant experience and total peace of mind.”

All of our plumbers have passed a drug screen and had thorough background and immigration checks. Every Mammoth Technician is fully licensed, bonded and insured. This is for the protection of the homeowner for all repair and installation work done. To insure the most accurate cost for your plumbing problem or installation, Mammoth master plumbers can to the home for a complete inspection and detailed written estimate.

Water Heater Installation, Repair, and Maintenance in Sugar Land

No matter what type or brand, Mammoth Plumbing has the experience and knowledge to repair, maintain, and install water heaters efficiently and correctly. As Certified Factory Trained Contractors for Bradford White tank water heaters and Rinnai tankless water heaters, Mammoth plumbers offer the best in installation and repair services available. Regular maintenance plans are offered to help keep water heaters at peak performance and efficiency.

Sewer Repair: Drain Clog and Camera Inspections 

Mammoth master plumbers can help customers discover why their drains are clogged using the newest technology. Camera inspections are a smart way to find sewer line problems so that they can be quickly repaired. Mammoth uses modern technology equipment to accurately detect, remove, or repair sewer line. Whether your leak is under the slab, in the wall, or in the yard, Mammoth techs can find the leak quickly and fix the correctly.

Emergency Service: All Services Available 24/7 in Sugar Land 

Mammoth understands that plumbing problems can happen at any hour of the night or day. Mammoth plumbers are prepared to assist customers with all of their plumbing emergencies anytime. Customers can feel good about calling this company on the weekends or in the late or early morning hours if a pipe bursts or the water heater stops working. Knowing who to call in an emergency is just as important as getting the problem fixed. Remember to call Mammoth Plumbing to get help quickly.

Mammoth Plumbing List of Services:

  • Water Line Repair and Replacement
  • Bathroom Remodeling
  • Shower Pan Repair
  • Toilet Installation & Repairs
  • Tankless Water Heaters
  • Tank Water Heaters / Boilers
  • Gas, Water & Sewer
  • New Plumbing Fixtures Installed
  • Water Filtration Systems
  • Sinks & Faucets Installed
  • Garbage Disposals Repaired & Replaced
  • Fiber Optic Video Inspection Sewer Camera
  • Sewer Lines Repaired & Replaced
  • Drain Line Locating Using Latest Technologies
  • Hydro-Jetting Cleaning of Drain Lines
  • Under Slab Leak Detection
  • Under Slab Tunneling & Rerouting
  • Gas Line Installation, Testing & Repairs

At Mammoth Plumbing, the customer comes first. Whatever the need, Mammoth is here to serve Sugar Land with the plumbing services the residents deserve. Call us today at (281)-398-1700 or check us out online at www.mammothplumbing.com and make us your Sugar Land Plumber. Figure out what Houston residents have already enjoyed, a wonderful plumbing repair experience.

 

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The realWITS Company Launches Websites for Real Estate Companies Dubbed “Smarter”

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An experienced and respected real estate participant and An experienced and respected real estate participant and SEO adviser has launched a new company, realWITS, to help brokers design actionable real estate company websites, get better results and learn how to integrate sales campaigns with modern techniques of leveraging real estate SEO benefits, providing interactive customer service and challenging not only with local online competitors but also with highly recognized online consumer real estate portals.

Real Estate Web Development Demands Compelling Websites

The company’s mantra is “Smarter Real Estate Websites,” and its mission is to educate real estate professionals about online marketing trends so that they can create more functional websites, optimize searches, integrate modern applications and produce dynamic content.

The real estate industry has traditionally resisted change, but modern real estate Web development and real estate SEO for websites require transformations from conservative advertising and marketing strategies to engage new generations of clients.

Randi Thornton, founder of realWITS, has built a reputation as the go-to SEO Google Gurufrom many years of experience in website development, online promotion and the real estate industry. Many real estate websites treat their online efforts as sideline activities or hobbies, and after working with big branded real estate company websites, Thornton feels strongly that the industry fail to take advantage of their full online marketing potential.

Major problems in most company real estate websites include the following shortcomings:

• Brokers do not control their online presence and messaging.
• Website designs fail to meet the needs of people who search online.
• Real estate websites struggle to achieve strong SEO rankings because of the original website build-out.
• Lack of regular technology upgrades force websites to become outdated.
• Failure to take advantage of website lead-generating capabilities.

Smarter Websites Integrate Design, Content and Functionality

Many real estate companies limit their prospects by only trying to compete with other brokerages, a strategy which fails to take advantage of today’s technologies used by other successful industries and the interactive potential of online marketing.

A popular destination real estate broker website strategically focuses on integration of successful leading websites approaches across all industries, and marketers need to incorporate key elements of design, fresh content, Google rankings, mobile technology, and fast processing speeds to keep up with competitors.

Savvy real estate brokers can optimize website performance by considering the following elements of design and function:

Create Distinctive Designs

Website design generates the platforms that launch successful online real estate marketing campaigns, and conceptual elements should compel a casual online website visitor to engage with actionable functionality by incorporating visually appealing design, easy to navigate structures and an intuitive user experience.

• Forward-thinking real estate brokers will take a look around them and learn from other applications that have gone viral.
• Stunning designs often depend on using a simplistic look and feel, clean site architecture, complementary color schemes, accessible search and intuitive controls.
• Functional copy includes compelling content that delivers quantifiable local communications that help buyers make informed and quicker buying decisions.
• A real estate company website needs to offer photo-centric platforms for property listings.
• Websites attract and retain buyers and sellers with property explore functionality that exposes robust search activity.
• Proper usage of on-site real estate SEO including keyword density, on-page SEO best practice techniques, optimize company brands, local authority rankings and online reputations.

Fluidity VS Static

Smarter real estate company websites create fluid designs that make incorporating changes and updating copy easy to accomplish. Google search engines now place great emphasis on freshness of content when ranking websites in organic searches. Effective sites leave room to make modular changes in designs and copy to take advantage of new technology and online trends.

Growing Impact of Mobile Devices

Consumers increasingly use their mobile devices to find products and services, keep track of personal appointments, make social connections and interact with local businesses. Real estate company website designs need to look good and provide searches with the information they seek on a variety of mobile-device screens.

Monitoring Traffic and Online Behavior

Analytic tools study behind-the-scenes practices and chart consumer behavior to help website owners tweak their designs, change their design strategies and respond to customer concerns and feedback. Smarter real estate company websites use these tools to generate leads, predict consumer behavior, stay ahead of marketing trends and create better real estate SEO campaigns.

Real Estate SEO Marketing

Real estate SEO (search engine optimization) marketing works differently than traditional advertising, and learning to leverage the benefits of on-site SEO helps real estate companies establish online authority, build reputations, interact and create enthusiasm for buyers and sellers, regions and neighborhoods.

Clever brokers will take advantage of unique community real estate data so people revisit for information and connections with a relevant, trend setting online real estate source.
Pinterest Type Usage of Imagery

Effective online real estate marketing requires correct usage of photos to productively showcase properties. No matter how well written a property description is it will never grab the attention of a buyer better than a picture will.

The main emphasis of a company real estate website should be imagery that tells a story and conveys “I want to see more” from buyers, says Randi Thornton.

The realWITS company offers expert real estate company website design, on site-SEO application, education, and strategy for savvy brokers who want to produce above-average returns from their online marketing dollars. The company will function as an authoritative source of designs, strategies and consultations on all the issues that impact a real estate company website.

About realWITS.com
Randi Thornton founded a mortgage company in 1994 and built her first website during the early years of the Worldwide Web to promote the lending business, but she became increasingly fascinated with the real estate side of the mortgage industry. After selling the first business, Thornton was contractually bound by a non-compete clause, so she began working in real estate as Franchise Sales Director for Realogy, parent company of Coldwell Banker, Century 21, ERA and Sotheby’s International Realty.

The realWITS project successfully brings together the real estate, website design and SEO techniques that Thornton used in business and makes them available to real estate companies that want to maximize their online marketing efforts by staying ahead of fast-changing technology and evolving online promotional trends.

Contact and Resources:

Website: http://realWITS.com
Phone: (855) 732-5948 ~ (855) real-WIT

You can read more about the founder and how her career journey lead to the creation of realWITS, smarter real estate company websites > The Randi Thornton Autobiography

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Launch of Fathom Realty in Charlotte, NC Brings Innovative Real Estate Model to the Area

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Fathom Realty, LLC a rapidly growing, privately-held real estate brokerage firm has opened its newest branch in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Charlotte, NC (USA), February 14, 2013 — Fathom Realty, LLC ( http://www.fathomrealty.com ) a rapidly growing, privately-held real estate brokerage firm has opened its newest branch in Charlotte, North Carolina. Known for being on the forefront of innovation with its superior technology, Fathom’s Charlotte expansion marks the brand’s second branch to touch down in North Carolina.

“Since entering the real estate industry 8 years ago, it’s been a dream to open a brokerage of my own,” said Fathom District Director and Managing Broker Geri Mullinix. “I’m tremendously excited to be able to partner with Fathom in bringing an up and coming real estate brand to Charlotte. From its cutting-edge technology designed to make the home search experience as easy and informative as possible for our clients to the first-rate commissions and training offerings for our agents, Fathom is a perfect fit for the thriving Charlotte community.”

The January 2013 launch of Fathom Charlotte includes an industry-leading web search platform at http://www.Charlotte.FathomHomes.com This site’s features include: a highly-customizable home search tool with filters, large beautiful images of listed properties, the ability to search by map, neighborhood specific blogs, and state-of-the-art “smart search” tools that offers visitors similar property suggestions, to name a few. Expert chat support personnel are also on hand to assist visitors with their search and provide immediate response to the customer’s needs.

“We are excited to partner with Geri in bringing Fathom Realty to Charlotte. As a long-time real estate agent and an exceptional operations manager, she and her team of agents are certain to give Charlotte residents the best real estate experience they can find,” said Joshua Harley, CEO/Founder, Fathom Realty.

About Fathom Realty:
Fathom Realty ( http://www.FathomRealty.com ) is headquartered in McKinney, Texas and is privately held. It was created to provide real estate buyers and sellers with the tools and information necessary to make the best decisions. We provide all of my real estate tools and information free to use with no obligation of any kind, ever! Fathom Realty strives to continually provide the latest and greatest tools for our clients and real estate agents. The firm represents the future of the real estate brokerage and we provide our agents with the best compensation plan in the industry! Why is that important? It follows the philosophy that happy agents make the best agents. By giving more back to our agents, we believe they will work even harder to make sure that our clients are happy with their service. Fathom Realty is currently serving clients in Dallas, TX, Houston, TX, Austin, TX, Orange County, CA, Riverside County, CA, Palm Springs, CA, Raleigh-Durham, NC, and Charlotte, NC and l ooks to rapidly expand across the U.S. Go to http://www.FathomCareers.com for more information.

Press & Media Contact:
Joe Worth, President
Fathom Realty, LLC
Charlotte, NC 28216 – USA
888-455-6040
joe@fathomrealty.com
http://www.fathomrealty.com