Posts Tagged ‘2013’

Inman News Announces That the Final Leg of Its 2013 Agent Reboot Tour Will Include Stops in Ft. Lauderdale and Boston

Thursday, October 3rd, 2013

Emeryville, CA (PRWEB) September 30, 2013

Inman News, (http://www.inman.com/) the leader in independent real estate and technology news, announced that they will conclude their 2013 Agent Reboot tour with stops in Ft. Lauderdale, FL and Boston, MA.

Packed full of brand new content, Agent Reboot is a one-day event focused on providing real estate professionals with the latest strategies in marketing and technology. Each event attracts hundreds of agents and brokers eager to build their business with video marketing, mobile optimization, lead generation and the use of innovative apps and tools.

Todays real estate buyers and sellers are tech-savvy and know what they want from their real estate professional, said Will Hansen, VP of Events, Inman News. It has been great to see so many agents and brokers eager to implement the latest technologies to better serve todays consumers.

Daylong events in Ft. Lauderdale and Boston will conclude an eight-city national tour that kicked off in New York City in January of this year. Since New York, the tour made stops in Seattle, WA, Orange County, CA, Dallas, Texas, San Francisco, CA, and Chicago, IL. The Agent Reboot tour is made possible by event sponsors Brandco, Builders Update, Carrington Real Estate Services, Guaranteed Rate, Homes.com, MOO, PNC Mortgage, Realtor.com, RE/MAX and Zillow.

For more information on Agent Reboot in Ft. Lauderdale or Boston, visit http://www.inman.com/agent-reboot.

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Is The Tampa Bay Real Estate Market Sept 2013 getting too Hot for the Average Joe to compete?

Wednesday, September 18th, 2013

http://www.TheDuncanDuo.com Andrew Duncan, Owner of RE/MAX Dynamic and host of The Duncan Duo Real Estate Show on 970AM WFLA, discusses all the stats and var…

Labour Day 2013 – The Las Vegas experience

Tuesday, September 17th, 2013


UK (PRWEB UK) 24 August 2013

Every summer is party time in Las Vegas and one of the biggest events of the year falls on the last weekend of August.

Labour Day Weekend 2013

From Friday 30th August through to Monday 2nd September, Las Vegas explodes into a party that rivals, if not trumps, anything on the planet bringing the worlds best DJs, Events and Entertainment to Sin City.

You will find household names such as Aviici, David Guetta, Tiesto, Calvin Harris and Deadmau5 just to name a few.

Labour Day is an annual holiday to celebrate the achievements of workers. In Las Vegas it celebrates party goers. This weekend is an event not to be missed and every venue in town hits their full capacity. Its somewhat of a monster for the party goers living and visiting Las Vegas.

So if youre lucky enough to find yourself heading to the party capital of the world, whats the best way to plan your immense weekend in Las Vegas.

Where to stay? Whats best for you? Where can you find the best rates?

The team at High Roller Suites (hrsvegas.com) have put together a fantastic guide to planning the ultimate weekend in Las Vegas with a personal VIP concierge service contactable here: info(at)hrsvegas(dot)com.

Hotels – Best for Party Goers

The Cosmpolitan of Las Vegas arguably the party hotel on the strip. Centrally located, this young, cool, funky and 5 star hotel is where the see and be seen crowd now flock. Unbelievable rooms with terraces overlooking the strip and Bellagio fountains, home to Marquee Day and Night Club combined with a superb selection of restaurants including one of the hottest in town in 2013 STK. Be sure to ask directions to the Secret Pizza, the New York style Pizza take-away thats hidden behind a false wall and has no official name or signposts.

Hotels – Best for Budget

HRSVegas director, Andrew Boas says of budget hotels the key remit for budget seekers on Labour Day Weekend is to find accommodation that fits your budget, on or near the strip, with great rooms and close to the action. For many of our clients the most important part of the spend is on the party for table service or day beds and cabanas at the day clubs and Vegas pool parties. With this in mind we work carefully to select the best hotels for them so they can stretch the budget further in order for them to experience what Las Vegas is known for the ultimate party

Excalibur A Las Vegas Icon great affordable rooms with a medieval theme at the south end of the strip. Excalibur is close to MGM (for Hakkasan nightclub) and Mandalay Bay (for Light and Daylight clubs). Ideal for 2 sharing with some great affordable suites too.

Luxor the US pyramid in the desert. Next to Excalibur, this fun and affordable hotel with a party atmosphere 24/7 in this homage to the Egyptian Period.

MGM Grand One of the worlds largest hotels with 5,500 rooms in a single tower, this is truly a resort on a scale not often seen. Youll find newly refurbished rooms, an incredible casino the size of 4 football fields an assortments of hotel guests providing a great seating for the Labour Day party. In 2012 the $ 130 million mega-club Hakassan opened on the corner of MGM Grand and changed the face of clubbing in Vegas and indeed across the globe.

Hotels – Best for Luxury

Wynn Hotel and Encore at Wynn Las Vegas legend, entrepreneur and mogul Steve Wynn has created a 5 star oasis in the Nevada desert combining a truly luxurious resort with stunning rooms all beautifully furnished and serviced at the highest possible standard. With modern technology such as plasma TV, electronic curtains and lighting, Wynn and Encore satisfies the needs for every guest ranging from honeymooners, party goers of those who simply want the best of the best . Home to incredible night life and day club venues including XS, Tryst, Encore Beach Club and Surrender all huge venues for Labour Day Weekend.

Aria a new 5* hotel situated on the City Centre complex providing affordable luxury, modern rooms, restaurants, facilities and service makes this delightful hotel something to seriously consider. At Aria you will find unparalleled value for money for a 5* hotel with such a central location.

Of course there is a huge range of hotels to choose from and its advisable to book as early as possible for this weekend as the Las Vegas strip will be busy. HRSVegas pride themselves in providing the complete itinerary from the right hotel and the best party options, from budget to blowout.

Where to party in the club/day club scene for Labour Day Weekend?

With so much choice and clubs up and down the strip its often difficult to know where the best events will be taking place. HRSVegas offer you true VIP access to all the hottest events at the biggest nightclubs and day clubs in Las Vegas.

Whether you want VIP tickets and party in the main pool or a grand cabana with private infinity Jacuzzi, you are sure to have a memorable Labour Day weekend in Las Vegas. When the sun sets, find yourself transported to world filled with neon lights, top DJs, lighting systems costing millions of dollars and even nightclubs with a waterfall. Be a Vegas VIP and take a dance floor table at a hot spot like Hakkasan or XS and youll be the toast of the town.

Labour Day Weekend: Pool Parties and Day Clubs

Daylight Beach Club

The newest pool party on the strip. Located at Mandalay Bay and home to the biggest EDM DJs in the world.

Dan Gartlan to Speak on Attraction Marketing at the LeadingAge Ohio 2013 Annual Conference & Trade Show

Wednesday, August 7th, 2013


Lombard, IL (PRWEB) July 31, 2013

Stevens & Tate Marketing President Dan Gartlan has been selected as a featured speaker for the LeadingAge Ohio 2013 Annual Conference and Trade Show. Gartlans presentation will take place on the second day of the three-day conference for senior living and aging care professionals.

The LeadingAge Ohio event is being held from September 10th-12th at the Hilton Columbus Downtown and the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio. Dans session is scheduled for 2:25-3:25 pm on Wednesday, September 11th.

As champion of Attraction Marketing, and an expert in the senior living and aging care industries, Dan will be educating LeadingAge Ohio members on How to Make Your Brand, Products and Services More Attractive to Prospects. The innovative concept is designed to show leaders how to successfully drive business and optimize budgets by incorporating a series of key marketing initiativesspecifically utilizing assets an organization already has in place.

The LeadingAge Ohio presentation will provide a thorough overview of the Attraction Marketing program, its six strategies, and proven tactics that work together to improve marketing performance. Additionally, Gartlan will cover the importance of determining an organizations make or break, setting measureable goals and objectives, and a unique process to manage individual initiatives. This includes discussing specific tools to continuously monitor, track, and report on activities, future indicators, and results.

Gartlan emphasizes that this program can have a significant impact on those who implement them. In todays economy, driving cohesive marketing programs that deliver enhanced results, greater efficiencies, and improved ROI is essential, said Gartlan. Senior living and aging care organizations of all sizes and scopes can benefit from the fundamental processes learned in Attraction Marketing to help get more out of the programs they put in place. This can lead to increased success generating leads, awareness and interest, and boosting occupancy.

LeadingAge Ohio is the local chapter of the national association that consists of more than 6,000 not-for-profit organizations dedicated to expanding the possibilities for aging. LeadingAge Ohio is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year, and continues its commitment to improving the quality of care and helping people live a more fulfilling life as they age.

The Annual Conference showcases products and services and provides education to senior living providers representing approximately 400 Independent Living Communities, Assisted Living Communities, Skilled Nursing Facilities, Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs), Adult Day Care, and other home- and community-based services throughout the region.

Stevens & Tate Marketing is a full service advertising agency offering Internet advertising; award-winning, on-strategy creative; integrated message development; and cost-effective media planning and execution. Stevens & Tate creates focused, targeted solutions for all its clients in senior living, medical/healthcare, business-to-business, food, grocery, retail, travel/tourism, and real estate industries.

Dan Gartlan, President of Stevens & Tate Marketing, counsels businesses on improving their marketing results and speaks on the topic of Attraction Marketing to businesses, groups and associations. He can be reached directly by calling (630) 627-5200 or via email at gartlan(at)stevens-tate(dot)com.







Austin Luxury Homes Brokerage Regent Property Group Releases Luxury Real Estate Statistics July 2013 Report

Sunday, August 4th, 2013


Austin, Texas (PRWEB) July 31, 2013

Boutique Austin luxury homes brokerage Regent Property Group is reporting that 265 homes have sold over the million dollar mark in Austin, Texas year to date (January 1 to July 30, 2013.) The high sold price so far this year is $ 5,860,000 (about $ 755.12 per square foot,) the average sold price is $ 1,599,562 (about $ 320.44 per square foot,) and the median sold price is $ 1,365,000 (about $ 299.03 per square foot.)

Average and median sold prices continue to increase for Austin luxury homes, said Regent Property Group founder Brian Talley. We saw them rise about another $ 20,000 this month, and with days on the market continuing to shrink, we might see even more in the way of price increases.

The average days on the market for luxury homes sold thus far in 2013 is 100, with 44 as the median. The average days on the market for luxury homes sold in June 2013 was 67, with 42 as the median.

Talley commented that these statistics are based upon Multiple Listing Service information and that some of the highest priced homes are sold independently of a listing service. These statistics show us trends, certainly, but there is even more going on in the luxury real estate market than these indicate. Luxury brokers such as Regent often handle private deals that would skew the statistics even higher.

Regent Property Group has proven itself to be a leader in the Austin luxury homes market, across areas: from master-planned resort communities such as Barton Creek to waterfront homes on Lake Austin to golf course frontage homes.

June 2013 saw 46 luxury homes sold, with a high sold price of $ 4,875,000 (about $ 581.81 per square foot,) an average sold price of $ 1,561,126 (about $ 306.23 per square foot,) and a median sold price of $ 1,340,000 (about $ 295.28 per square foot.)

There were 350 Austin luxury homes – properties listed for sale over $ 1 million – in the MLS as of July 30, 2013. The high list price for these homes was $ 14.5 million, with an average list price of about $ 2.38 million (about $ 404 per square foot) and a median list price of $ 1.74 million (about $ 341 per square foot.)

About Regent Property Group

Regent Property Group was founded by Brian Talley, who has been ranked among the top 1% and 2% of Austin Board ofREALTORS