St. Louis based RSM Federal Launches Federal Access Program for Government Contractors

June 30, 2015 – St. Louis, Mo. - RSM Federal, a federal consulting and strategic marketing firm, is pleased to announce the official launch of the Federal Access (FA) Program for government contractors. Federal Access has been in field testing for nearly 5 years with RSM Federal clients and has amassed more than $1.4 billion in government contracts since 2011. The program was streamlined and formally launched on May 15th and has already signed 200 new members.

“The Federal Access Program is based on a paradigm-shift of how companies navigate federal sales. The program is designed to accelerate the speed in which you engage and win government contracts,” stated Joshua Frank, principal and founder of RSM Federal. “While there are countless other products and services on the market that support government contractors, this program was field tested for five years, was named one of the most comprehensive and valuable solutions on the market by Small Business Monthly, and most important, our members have won more than a billion dollars in government contracts.”

 The average company takes three to five years to understand federal sales and the techniques and strategies required to win a contract. Federal Access decreases the sales cycle to between six and twelve months on average with proven results.

The program covers every key business function that government contractors need to be successful and win contracts. The program’s key modules include a digital library with over eighty templates, a proposal library with real-world RFI, RFQ, and RFP responses, a copy of The Government Sales Manual, an on-demand video training library, monthly members-only webcasts, a community driven user-forum, a consultation with an adviser, and ongoing support.

“We designed Federal Access to be comprehensive of everything you would need to understand the market and win contracts. But we didn’t stop there. We designed a program that any company, regardless of size, can afford. Most consulting firms have solutions that cost tens of thousands of dollars. An intentional part of the design was to provide the same level of support for a fraction of the cost,” stated Michael LeJeune, FA’s program manager. “We want to help as many companies as possible and the program’s paradigm allows us to do that. It was also a requirement that the program be both industry and size agnostic. This means that companies will be able to apply the techniques and strategies of the program to both their federal and commercial business units regardless of the size of their organization.”

“I envision Federal Access becoming an essential tool used by thousands of government contractors. Any consultant can give you the basics of federal contracting. Federal Access teaches you the techniques and strategies of how to apply what you’ve learned so you actually win contracts,” stated Joshua Frank. “Not only does this save our members money, it allows RSM Federal to partner with companies that have complimentary solutions and allows both RSM Federal and our partners to serve more clients.”

To learn more about the Federal Access program, please Click Here.

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RSM Federal, founded in St. Louis in 2008, is a federal business development and strategic marketing firm that represents businesses in order to educate, accelerate, and maximize revenue. Our firm develops and executes, in concert with our clients and members, an aggregated education, sales, and marketing strategy to achieve corporate funding and revenue objectives. We support clients, both private and public sector, with comprehensive and professional services to better understand and exploit government opportunities.

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Newton County case shows value of tax sale

A tax sale in Newton County that went to court proves how lucrative tax investing is

COVINGTON, GA

A delinquent property tax sale in Newton County, GA, saw a couple pick up 22 parcels of property for about $49,000. When they took possession of the property, they actually had $739,500 in property

Their buys included $10 for 3.74 acres and a house on a major highway with nearly an acre of land for $9,200. They also bought the taxes on a four other houses and wound up owning them

The court case tried to make the tax assessor use the tax sale as the baseline for determining the property value. They lost the case.

“They may have lost the court battle on assessments, but they got nearly three-quarters of a million dollars in property for the price of a fancy car or an RV. They paid less than seven percent of the fair market value for that property,” said Ted Thomas, an expert in property tax auctions and investing. “I don’t know of any other investment where you can turn $50,000 into $750,000 in a year’s time.”

The court case was not about the legality tax sales. The US Supreme Court has ruled in a number of cases on delinquent property tax auctions. Each time the High Court has said the sales are legal.

Delinquent property tax sales are part of the property tax collection in every state and some US territories. Every state has laws allowing these sales. While the exact timing and method of these sales vary from state to state, a constant in them is the ability to profit, Mr. Thomas said.

“I’m not just saying that. I’m living it. I make my living dealing in distressed real estate like property tax sales and I have made a good living doing it. If you only have $100 to invest, you can do this too,” he said.

For more information about the Newton County, GA, sale and the court case, visit www.newtoncitizen.com. For more information about investing in property tax sales visit www.TedThomas.com.

ABOUT TED THOMAS – Based in Merritt Island, FL, Ted Thomas is an expert in property tax sale, short sale and foreclosed property investing. He speaks at seminars around the world on how to get involved this financial opportunity.

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Maryland county tax sale nets nearly $1 million

Harford County, MD, sells 459 properties for nearly $1 million; investors to reap large profits

MERRITT ISLAND, FL - Harford County, MD, just north of Baltimore, put 486 properties with past-due taxes on the auction block last week and took in nearly $1 million.

The auction saw 459 properties sold. Thirty-nine people registered for the online auction.

“That was 39 people who had the chance to invest in 486 properties. These people will earn 12 percent on the money they invested, a very good return in today’s economy. If the taxes are not redeemed, they can foreclose and own property in one of the Maryland’s fastest-growing communities,” said Ted Thomas, a noted expert in the field of property tax investing.”

Harford County is an affluent suburb of Baltimore and a coastal community as well. It’s prime real estate for people trying to move out of nearby big cities, but yet be close enough to enjoy city amenities, Mr. Thomas said.

Mr. Thomas said he expects more than 90 percent of the properties to be redeemed. That means the investors will earn that 12 percent on the money they spent. The other properties that won’t be redeemed will have new owners who got their real estate at a fraction of the fair market value.

“How much would you pay to have a home either on a bay or less than an hour’s drive from Chesapeake Bay?” he asked. “Now I want you to think about buying property like that for about 10 percent of the fair market value. Some people are going to own some excellent real estate which they can sell for far more profit than they could get just on the interest if the property was redeemed.”

The tax sale was advertised in local media and news stories also appeared online. Mr. Thomas said the 39 people who registered for the auction is pretty typical of property tax sales.

“People may know about property tax sales, but they don’t understand them. They don’t know that investors can make tidy profits and sometimes own very valuable real estate,” he said. “The fact is, this is a very safe way to invest money.”

A report in the Baltimore Sun states, “[The] winning bidders pay off county taxes and any penalties owed and then have a lien against the property until the owner either pays them back, plus redemption interest at a rate set by the county, or the lien holder forecloses and, subject to court approval, takes ownership of the property.”

For more information about investing in property tax sales, visit www.TedThomas.com.

ABOUT TED THOMAS - Ted Thomas, www.TedThomas.com, is a recognized expert in the field of property tax and distressed real estate investing. His website offers free information on how to get into this field of finance.

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London's Leading Anxiety Expert Says Being Positive Isn't Enough For Sufferers

London, UK -- This week noted Hypnotherapist and anxiety expert Shaan White is discussing his innovative way of addressing anxiety for the many who suffer from the condition. "All too often patients are told to be positive. That won't work for people with serious illness. We've got to release the core issue that is driving the anxiety," White said.

Shaan White's site is at www.TheAnxietyExpert.com

Shaan White is a well known Harley Street hypnotherapist who has been covered by CBS, ABC, NBC, and FOX. He is known in London as one of the few practitioners who is available for clients outside of therapy sessions.

"Anxiety doesn't follow a schedule. You may find yourself in crises at any time of the day or night. I do my utmost to make myself available 24/7 to help people in their moments of intense need," White said.

Anxiety is a common condition that can be difficult to treat. Unlike other illnesses like depression or obsessive/compulsive disorder, anxiety does not respond well to medication.

"Often people with anxiety are encouraged by their therapist to look on the bright side, have a strong cup of tea, and just get over it. That simply doesn't work for most people. I take my clients into deep hypnosis, find the root of the anxiety, and release it. This has been proven to work in sessions more times than I can count," White said.

Because White's work is highly customized and intense, his prices are higher than others. He will only work with clients who are committed to making change.

"Getting over anxiety is a big job. You have to really want to change to conquer this condition," White said.

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Business Owners Are Missing One Key Point That Keeps Them From Attracting New Clients and Increasing Revenues

New York, NY / In a short new video presentation international business expert and author Geoff Carter reveals several key reasons why so many business owners get frustrated. “They all desperately want more clients and make more sales but many do things all wrong or seek the next quick-fix solution and they wonder why it all fails. But the one thing they often miss is: focus.” Carter said.

According to Carter, businesses start with an initial idea, a plan and massive excitement. But as the months pass many business owners get caught up in the day to day challenges and soon start to lose their focus. “It's similar to the menu creep that plagues restaurants. They say let's add this sandwich line or more seafood dishes, and pretty soon they've got 100 menu items, none of them are very good, and their overhead is soaring – this is no way to run a successful business,” Carter said.

Focus and other major concepts are discussed in Carter's new book “The 3 Big Mistakes that stop business owners and other service professionals from attracting their ideal clients, increasing sales and achieving outstanding results.” The book is available for free download at: http://bit.ly/BusinessBreakThroughs .

The new book focuses on three common mistakes that limit success for businesses of every size. Carter says owners lose their focus and fail to maintain the marketing and research that brought them success.

“Soon you have a business that is no longer growing and this directly leads to potential disaster. I teach owners how to maintain their focus. The book starts off by showing easy ways to keep focused and lead the business to much higher profits,” Carter said.

Additionally, “3 Big Mistakes” discusses common failures in marketing and management. Most businesses under perform because their marketing is not targeted properly and owners are spending too much time working at low value tasks.

“Owners often spend a lot of money and effort on marketing that isn't reaching their best potential customers, and this seriously impacts on business success,” Carter said.

Carter wrote his book after seeing the same problems over and over again. Business owners would ask how they could build a larger clientele and realize greater profits. The answers were surprisingly similar in industry after industry.

“One wouldn't think every business is challenged by the same three factors, but using simple solutions to refocus is all that is needed to give any business and sales a big dose of success,” Carter said.

The book shows readers how to prioritize tasks, then easy ways to get far more work done in less time without expending a lot more effort. “This will help put the fun back into running your business,” Carter said.

Carter is an established speaker, author and international business consultant who says the number one challenge small business owners face is attracting their “ideal” clients. “Everybody wants to get more clients and customers, but I teach owners how to attract the perfect clients for them. There is quite a big difference between getting clients and attracting them. It’s not about you chasing clients, but discovering how to get prospective clients directly coming to you instead.” Carter said. The book is available for free download at: http://bit.ly/BusinessBreakThroughs .

Contact: Geoff Carter

Geoff@BusinessBreakThroughSecrets.com

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BakeBros Online Smoke Shop Offers Best Selection in High Quality Novelty Pipes

BakeBros in an Internet based smoke shop well known for offering one of the largest selections of smoking accessories at affordable prices. They deliver hundreds of different kinds of bongs, pipes, waterpipes and oil rigs worldwide.

Los Angeles, CA

As the world of smoking and enjoying tobacco products changes, so has the world of novelty pipes. Today’s generation of serious smokers are looking for something beyond the mundane and typical. That’s where a company like BakeBros.com has found their niche. Through their online smoke shop, they are able to deliver the world’s most popular smoke accessories across the globe.

The Internet’s vast expanse of choices in online smoke shops has certainly helped shape the way we smoke, particularly for those who are in rural areas or lack access to the best smoke shops. Those who are fortunate enough to be near a local smoke shop often find the employees to be less than experienced in the trade.

BakeBros is pleased to be offering the best of all worlds to the discriminating smoker. Featuring a wide variety of the best in pipes and a staff with experience and expertise, visitors can be sure that their needs will be met.

BakeBros has a full line of various pipes ranging from water pipes to modern looking hookahs, for the connoisseur who wishes to blend their old world tastes with new world sensibilities. There is also a full line of standard pipes in various shapes, sizes, collaborations, colors and designs. The only limitation is the customer’s imagination.

Each pipe featured on BakeBros website has met exacting standards of craftsmanship and aesthetic appeal. The staff has done all of the hard work filtering out the best pipes in the industry, and customers can select the best pipe for their particular needs with confidence.

The new rise of vaping, e-cigs or using a vaporizer and e-liquid is not overlooked in BakeBros. There is a full line of vaping products from the best manufacturers. All the vaping aficionado need do is add their choice of e-liquid and enjoy.

BakeBros has been recognized as a leader in the pipe industry and ships worldwide to any customer. A currency converter is conveniently included on the home page for international visitors and their specific currency. For water pipes, cheap bongs, extravagant smoke accessories, and oil rigs at the most affordable prices, visit their site at http://BakeBros.com.

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BakeBros are leaders of in the distribution of top quality smoking supplies. They ship worldwide from their online smoke shop and are authorized to sell many world-class brands that smokers trust and know, at affordable prices. With their experienced staff and service, BakeBros.com continues to be one of the industry’s top sellers Internationally.

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New Tennessee law lets tax buyer take property sooner

Tennessee legislature approves law to let tax auction buyer take possession of property in less time

MEMPHIS, TN - People investing tax sales in Memphis, TN, are now able to take possession of property they buy at auction in as little as 30 days.

The change to the state law came at the request of Shelby County and Memphis officials as a way to fight urban blight in the Home of the Blues. The new law lets a tax buyer take “vacant and abandoned” property in as few as 30 days. The Volunteer State previously gave property owners a year to redeem the past due taxes and keep their property.

“This new law is going to a boon to Memphis to be sure,” said Ted Thomas, an international expert on property tax auctions. “City and County officials have been trying for years to get some properties cleaned up. Now they have another tool to that.”

People who invest in property tax sales are also going to win big on this one.

“Thirty days v. 365 days. A month v. 12 months, That is a major difference. People who buy these properties at a tax sale don’t have to wait a whole year any more. Thirty days and they can take the property,” Mr. Thomas said. “That means they turn a profit that much sooner. They can start renovating or list the property for sale in 1/12th the time it used to take.”

"With one-year right of redemption, you've got a neglected piece of property that sits another year with a leaky roof, another year with deteriorating paint, open windows, open to causal entry, many are burned. There's going to be a tremendous ripple effect,” said Trustee David Lenoir told the Commercial Appeal.

Mr. Thomas was equally quick to point out these properties are probably not the best Memphis has to offer. Abandoned properties can come with problems.

“If you intend to invest in these properties, do you homework. Get online and look at the properties with a street view program,” he said. “Pay attention to what you see.”

This does not mean the properties are a bad buy. Sometimes the buyer has to look at the land the house sits on. That could be worth much more than the house. A lot of companies will demolish a home just for the salvage rights, Mr. Thomas said.

“If the house isn’t worth saving, get someone to flatten it and haul it off. Now you’re left with an improved lot. You can sell it to a developer or build something there yourself,” he said

For more information about tax sale investing, visit www.TedThomas.com.

ABOUT TED THOMAS - Located in Merritt Island, FL, Ted Thomas is a noted international expert on tax sales. He conducts seminars about how to buy such property and is also an investor. His website offers extensive free information to people interested in this investment field.

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Weight loss group available

Dublin, Ireland – As the worldwide epidemic of obesity reaches epic proportions, the push for a healthy lifestyle becomes ever more important. While some may have the intrinsic self-motivation, most do not.

It is a fact. Over 90 percent of people who set New Year's resolutions fail to keep them. The issue, according to Cindy Segura of Be Fit Club, is a lack of support.

“So many people have great dreams, but without someone to help encourage their journey and support their goals, they will fail. The worst part is the weight returns and often with additional weight,” said Segura.

Be Fit Club uses a combination of support, education and technology to help parties reach their personal weight loss goals. Whether it is just a few kilos or a significant amount, there is someone to help along the way.

A part of the experience is the computerized body composition analysis. This is a comprehensive assessment of the individual to determine the best path to health and wellness. The information is

confidential and done in private. A personalized consultation and program is then created.

Along the way, a wellness coach works with each participant, checking goals and making sure the participant stays on the right path. Weekly meetings are also included for all. Each meeting is a chance to review the previous week and set goals for the coming week. It is also a chance to get encouragement from other participants.

Here is what a few others have to say about Segura and her program.

“Cindy is very passionate and a highly-skilled wellness instructor; which I can warmly recommend. I have been going to her classes and wellness teaching for more than a year and a half now and I absolutely love it. Cindy is very supportive, helpful and down-to-earth in every sense, which creates the perfect relaxed atmosphere.” - Soren Stuhr Mandrup, participant.

“Very much appreciate the holistic approach of these classes; mixing mediation and nutrition. I strongly believe that to succeed in achieving our fitness/optimal health level, we need to tackle physical and mental issues and the same time. Cindy's energy is infections, and her belief in positive thinking really compliments her classes!” - Barbara Tomasella, participant.

More information, including registration and additional testimonials, is available here.

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LA’s punk record shop a warehouse for recordings

LA’s punk record store, Headline Records, has classic punk, hardcore, garage, psychobilly and in between

A fan of the punk rock music scene would be hard-pressed to find a touring band that Jean Luc Gaudry hasn’t heard of. If that band has released a recording, chances are good that he’s heard of that and may have one in the store.

Someone new to the punk genre may be surprised by the variety in the shop at 7706 Melrose Ave. in LA. Owner Jean Luc Gaudry has had years to find and stock records from the sub genres.

“A lot of people come in after standard UK punk, the Sex Pistols, Adicts, Sham 69. They know about the US greats like the Dead Kennedys, the Cramps, Devo, Husker Du and Bad Religion. Then they start browsing through a section and find bands they mighty have heard mentioned by someone or some group they’ve never heard of,” Jean Luc Gaudry said. “It’s a bit amusing to when they walk up and ask me if anarcho punk bands like Mob, Zounds, Rudimentary Peni and the Subhumans are any good. it’s all good, it just depends on the sounds you’re after.”

Some fans are into the hardcore punk, launching their listening from Henry Rollins’ legendary Black Flag singer. Jean Luc Gaudry said they experience Bad Brains, Cro Mags, and Agnostic Front and realize there’s more than just Rollins.

“That’s one of the greatest thrills, introducing people to new bands. If they like goth sounds, Bauhaus, Sisters of Mercy, Alien Sex Fiend, then I like to point them to Black Metal as well like Bathory, Mayhen and Dark Throne,” he said. “Some like it, some don’t, but they have a new listening experience.”

Traditional punk like the UK’s Cock Sparrer, Vice Squad, Blitz and Toy Dolls remain big sellers at the small shop which also sells tickets to concerts.

“It’s about the music. It’s what I love. You come in and you’ll find me talking about The System, Sisters of Mercy, Napalm Death, Blitz, or Extreme Noise Terror. Either that, or I’m listening to the music. I really like introducing people to MC5 and the Devil Dogs. I wish people could have seen those shows with Jawbreaker and Didjits,” he said.

To get a history of punk rock and look behind the scenes through the eyes of the man who saw bands that broke up years ago, visit Headline Records on Melrose Avenue or at www.headlinerecords.com.

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Smash Land Beta A Hit In Canada & Australia

Dallas, TX / A few weeks ago, Smash Land debuted on iTunes in Canada and Australia as part of a soft launch, although it has not made it to the United States yet. The maker of Smash Land is the same company known for making Clash of Clans and Boom Beach, Supercell, and the company decided to soft launch the game in these two countries early. Anyone with a Canadian or Australian iTunes account can now download Smash Land for free.

The mechanics of Smash Land are similar to Monster Strike, which means that it is a pull and fire type of mechanical system. You will be able to pull your hero back and then shoot them into different heroes to try to clear the boards, which are full of enemies. Each turn you take the enemies move closer, which means you will need to use strategy when it comes time to pull your hero back to attack before the enemies get close enough to pull of an attack. The great thing about Smash Land is that each hero you have has special attack skills that can be powered up, but only during battle. Even though Smash Land has only soft launched in Canada and Australia, there are already cheats and hacks out there for you to take advantage of.

Smash Land Hacks and Cheats Tools Already Released

While Smash Land has only been on the Canadian iTunes store for about a month, there has not been a shortage of cheats and hacks that have been put out for the game. To get a better idea of all the smash land hacks already available visit smashlandhacks.com . There is a Smash Land unlimited energy hack that gives you unlimited energy throughout the game, which is crucial if you want to progress through the game without waiting for your energy bars to fill up. Having unlimited energy is also useful because it allows you to use the special skills and attacks without having to wait in between to build up your energy, and then you can go into battle more often without having to sit there and wait for your energy to build back up. This is one of the most requested hacks because of the fact that unlimited energy means you can just continue playing the game at your own pace, and not have to worry about whether you have enough energy to get you through the combat. As you progress through the game, the combat will get more difficult, which means you will need all the energy you can get.

There is also a money cheat that you can download, which gives you unlimited diamonds and coins, which are the two essential currencies in the game. You need the diamonds and coins in order to purchase heroes, power ups, and items to help you throughout combat. This is probably one of the best cheats due to the fact you often have to buy more currency through the iTunes Store, which ends up costing you real money, and that is something you want to avoid if at all possible. While you can earn the diamonds and coins in the game itself just by playing and winning, it's a lot better to use the cheat and get the unlimited amounts of these two items, especially if you want to build up a healthy collection of various heroes.

If you are going to play Smash Land, there is also the super hero power cheat available to use for free, which really can help you during combat. The super hero power cheat actually will instantly fill up the power charger on your hero, which gives you the opportunity to use the hero's super powers anytime you want and as often as you want, and this helps you because you won't need to wait for the power on your hero to fill up, which takes time and ends up taking time away from your combat strategy.

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Compounding pharmacies can guarantee medicine ingredients

No worries about fillers, questionable ingredients when ordering from a compounding pharmacy

Long Beach, CA / A report in Military Times says a contractor for Tricare is going to start screening compound medications to make sure all the ingredients are approved by the Federal Drug Administration.

Med Compounders co-owner Dr. Nousheen Tabibzadeh said she doesn’t have a problem with that kind of screening.

“A compounding pharmacy should be up-front with all the ingredients they use. People come to compounding pharmacies to get medications major pharmaceutical companies don’t make. They also come to compounders to get exactly what their doctor has prescribed and only what was prescribed,” she said.

News stories about drugs with potentially harmful ingredients being shipped from overseas is just one of the problems, said co-owner Dr. Deborah Behmanesh Markzar.

“Some filler ingredients can cause harmful reactions. Just because it says ‘natural’ does not mean it is safe for everyone. Some people are allergic to seafood, which is natural. If they eat shrimp, they can have a dangerous allergic reaction,” she said.

The pharmacists said it is the same thing with mass-produced medications. Filler ingredients can cause allergic reactions.

“That’s why we don’t have major objections to an FDA-oversight of compounding pharmacies. If your doctor prescribes a certain medicine in a certain amount, you should get that. If it needs a buffer, then when a responsible compounding pharmacy can make sure it’s something that does not interfere with any other medication you take and be sure it’s not something you are allergic to,” Dr. Tabibzadeh said.

Compounding pharmacies also offer another degree of assurance: quality ingredients.

“We order our or supplies only from approved pharmaceutical companies with a reputation for integrity. We combine these in our pharmacy under carefully controlled conditions. This ensures you get exactly what you need,” Dr. Markzar said.

For more information on compounding pharmacies and the guarantees they can provide, call 562-427-1999, or visit www.medcompounders.com

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3711 Long Beach Blvd. Suite 808
Long Beach, CA 90807

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Distressed home sales continue to drop

Drop in distressed home sales across nation shows continued recovery from housing bust

MERRITT ISLAND, FL - A national report from CoreLogic released last week shows distressed property sales were 12 percent of the homes sold across the nation in March.

CoreLogic defines a distressed home as real estate-owned (REO; bank-owned) and short sales. A broader definition of distressed homes includes tax sales and homes in the foreclosure or bank possession process.

“When you break down the CoreLogic report, you see that bank-owned property was 8.4 percent of the total home sales and short sales were 3.7 percent,” said Ted Thomas, an international expert on distressed home sales. “That’s showing the banks are trying harder to unload the property they got as a result of failed short sales and foreclosures. This is good news for investors because banks do not like to own property. Owning property comes with a laundry list of maintenance issues banks are simply not equipped to handle.”

The CoreLogic report states, “Bank-owned properties typically sell at a larger discount than short sales.”

Mr. Thomas said real estate investors are finding great deals by talking with banks and making offers.

“It doesn’t cost you anything to walk into the bank office and speak with someone in the mortgage department. You get a list of available properties and then make an offer. You’re not out anything but a little time,” Mr. Thomas said. “If you have good credit and can prove the ability to make payments, you can often get a mortgage from that same bank.”

Michigan, Florida and Illinois are the monthly leaders in the report. Nevada, once a lead state in distressed property sales, continues to drop in the ranks. Of all the states, California has seen the greatest drop since the height of the housing bust, down 67.5 percent. Only North Dakota and the District of Columbia are within one percent of the housing bust peak figures.

“There is value to be realized in buying bank-owned property,” Mr. Thomas said. “You can live in it, rent it or put it on the market and sell it for a profit. When you buy direct from the bank, you aren’t paying commissions and you can sometimes avoid a lot of the closing fees.”

For more information about the CoreLogic report, visit www.CoreLogic.com. For more information about investing in distressed real estate, visit www.TedThomas.com.

ABOUT TED THOMAS - Located in Merritt Island, FL, Ted Thomas is a noted international expert on tax sales. He conducts seminars about how to buy such property and is also an investor. His website offers extensive free information to people interested in this investment field.

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Tax sale in S. Georgia likely includes farms

July tax sale in rural Georgia’s Colquitt County will probably include some farm land

MERRITT ISLAND, FL - A coming property tax sale in rural Southwest Georgia is probably going to include some farm land.

“If you have ever wanted to own some acreage, maybe even a whole farm, here’s an opportunity for you,” said Ted Thomas, a national expert on property tax sales. “Colquitt County’s major industry is agriculture. It’s one of the larger counties in Georgia and is covered with farms.”

When the legal notice advertising began, some 300 accounts and 184 parcels were listed in the notices. Some of the taxes will be paid before the sale takes place on July 7. Mr. Thomas said that’s pretty common.

Exactly what properties are for sale can be read in the legals section of The Moultrie Observor or www.GeorgiaPublicNotice.com. The website has legal notices from each newspaper in the state, including the Colquitt County tax sale and sales from other counties and cities around the state.

“I highly recommend tax auction investors bookmark Public Notice and check it weekly for tax sales,” Mr. Thomas said. “You see the same notice at the website as appears in the newspaper. You can get an excellent idea of what the property is as well as where it is located.

In searching the notices, use “Cindy S. Harvin” as a keyword in the search box. Ms. Harvin is the Colquitt County Tax Commissioner and her name appears at the beginning of each the tax sale notices.

“The notices do not have the amount of taxes owed, but it does give you a case number and an address or a name. Before you call to see how much tax is owed, look up the property online. Get a satellite view first to see if it is within one of the cities or country and farm land. If it looks appealing, find a street view of the property,” Mr. Thomas said.

With that in hand, move to the next step. Call Ms. Harvin’s office with this information and find out how much tax is owed on the property. Her office can be reached at 229-616-7410.

Ms. Harvin’s office expects to get as much as $100,000 from the sale. “That right there tells you there will be more than $1 million worth of property in the auction,” Mr. Thomas said. “The past due taxes and associated fees are rarely more than 10 percent of the property’s value.”

For more information about how to invest in tax auctions, visit www.TedThomas.com.

ABOUT TED THOMAS - Located in Merritt Island, FL, Ted Thomas is a noted international expert on tax sales. He conducts seminars about how to buy such property and is also an investor. His website offers extensive free information to people interested in this investment field.

Media Contact:

Ted Thomas
info@tedthomas.com
www.TedThomas.com
321-449-0040

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Director and Editor Ni Fan's Compelling Film "Dream of a Lullaby" Reviewed

Director and editor Ni Fan’s much anticipated short film “Dream of a Lullaby” delves into the fragile psyche of a soon-to-be mother.

Hollywood, CA- Dream of a Lullaby is an imaginative film that centers on a young woman who is pregnant with her first child when she learns that a new romantic stranger is in her husband's life. In a clever psychological twist, it turns out that the “other” woman is actually her younger self…a reflection of her past relationship with her husband, when their attraction, passion and love was new.

This is a film that deftly explores how people experience the fundamental versions of love throughout passages in life. The movie also reveals the extremely fragile nature of relationships when faced with psychological issues.

“The audience will see both the development of a relationship, its dynamics during their pregnancy, and how that connection unfolds and morphs into something unexpected,” says Nan. “What is at the core, however, is still simply love. What has changed is perception and attitude.”

Audiences will be pleased and entertained with Ni Fan’s finished work, but it is the minute production details that the viewers do not see firsthand, that construct the film’s haunting impression. Fan’s deft editing technique and shadowy cinematography create an unstable psychological mood that is perfect for the film’s intent. Fans of the director Roman Polanski will find close similarities between Dream of a Lullaby and Polanski’s extraordinary psychological thriller Repulsion (1965) that also probed into the dark recesses of a disturbed woman’s mind.

In the end, there is a clear message of feminism and psychoanalysis expertly woven into Ni Fan’s movie.

Generally speaking, audiences do not see the effort and work behind making a movie like Dream of a Lullaby. Even this short film took considerable time to shoot and even more time to edit into the final product. Those in the industry recognize the skill and technique of Ni Fan’s editing and see it as the primary reason her work is fast making its way into a larger, more expansive viewer base.

Those interested in seeing the official Dream of a Lullaby film trailer and other examples of Ni Fan’s work can visit the official website at http://www.fan-ni.com/dreamofalullaby.

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About Ni Fan:

With a bachelor degree in Journalism, Ni Fan finds beauty in relating true stories of real people. She is a Film/TV Production graduate from the specialized program at Loyola Marymount University. Ni Fan has stylish and complex production skills and extraordinary editing technique which helps the storytellers to find the most appropriate structure and helps them shape the tone to amplify the character depth and to convey the theme across their target audience.

Contact:

Ni Fan Management
Los Angeles, California
Email: contact@fan-ni.com
Phone: 818-919-3841
Website: http://www.fan-ni.com/dreamofalullaby

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