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Slidell, Louisiana, Countertop Artisan, GNL Contractors, Offers Fantastic Kitchen Countertop Offer for July 2013

Sunday, July 21st, 2013


Slidell, LA (PRWEB) July 13, 2013

A family-owned business, GNL Contractors stocks their own variety of marble and granite slabs imported from Brazil, India, Saudi Arabia, Finland, Italy, Spain, and many more countries. And, with the real estate market rising, it’s important to stay up to speed on the trend and have granite or marble countertops installed in one’s key feature rooms of a home: the kitchen and bathrooms. There are so many options of solid surfaces these days. Many homeowners and investors ask where to go to get reliable and high-quality craftsmenship for their granite, marble, or travertine countertops. The Slidell local area has a well-kept secret in GNL Contractors, Inc. Homeowners can visit their facility and hand pick their own slabs which hold unique patterns never again duplicated by mother nature. Granite has been the optimal choice for elegance, durability, and efficiency. Granite has a melting temperature of close to 5000 degrees Fahrenheit, so no worries on leaving hot pans on the surface. Also, with a density of about 18 lbs. per square foot of 3cm thick material, granite is a very solid solution.

In honor of the July 4th holiday, GNL Contractors of Slidell, Louisiana, is launching a special offer that will be running from July 1 to July 31, 2013. Homeowners can now pick from 4 very desirable granite colors, and any of the standard edges(full bullnose, half bullnose, bevel, or eased edge), with either a free undermount stainless steel sink or a 15 year warranty on the sealer of their granite. Customers could opt for a high-quality stainless steel that is undermounted which means the outer rim of the sink is actually all granite countertop flush with the rest of the kitchen surface. Or, one can opt for the sealer warranty, which guarantees to keep the countertops nearly impenetrable with a product that is similar to a “scotchguard” for natural stone countertop surfaces. This is a feature which enables one to protect their stone countertop surfaces better as it delays setting and soaking time for liquids or chemicals should they spill on the countertops. The sealer allows for red wine spills to sit for hours before they are cleaned so they do not soak into the stone for example.

No matter which of the freebies one chooses, the best thing about the special is the price. At $ 32 per square foot which includes measuring, fabricating, installing the granite, and the granite itself, it will be tough to find a better deal for homeowners and investors. GNL allows their customers to also browse their slabs and when possible, pick them out themselves from their vast selection! GNL has special sources of granite from all over the world, Brazil, Italy, Turkey, and Finland, to name a few.

To see more granite, one can visit GNL Contractors large slab yard. To make sure that customers can take advantage of this great special, they must give the coupon code: “Patriot” when they call or walk in!

To learn more about GNL Contractors click here.







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Think New, Think Now, Think Toll During Toll Brothers National Sales Event July 13-28, 2013

Wednesday, July 17th, 2013


Horsham, PA (PRWEB) July 09, 2013

Toll Brothers, the nations leading builder of luxury homes, will celebrate its National Sales Event from July 13 to 28 in its luxury communities nationwide. Whether buyers are looking for an estate home on a large home site, or a condominium in an urban setting, or anything in between, this is the time to buy. Home seekers who buy during this event can take advantage of exciting savings and incentive packages.

For anyone considering the purchase of a dream home visit any Toll Brothers luxury home community between July 13 and July 28 and lock in still-low interest rates. Buyers thinking about building a dream home can visit their preferred community and learn about the Toll Brothers difference. Toll Brothers communities are always situated in the most beautiful and most sought-after locations, so homes will be a great value in every way.

The real estate market is really going strong right now, so this is an exceptional opportunity to get in at just the right time, said Kira Sterling, Chief Marketing Officer. During the National Sales Event, you will have a special chance to build your dream home the way youve envisioned it with all the bells and whistles.

To take advantage of the special savings and incentives that will be offered through the National Sales Event for a very limited time, buyers must make a deposit between July 13 and 28. Sales and incentive packages will vary among communities, so buyers should contact their community of interest to learn more.

Timing really is everything, said Ms. Sterling. If youve been putting off building your dream home, now is the time to make your move. The market is hot and getting hotter but you can still take advantage of great rates, which will give you more dream house for your money, she added.

For those home buyers who would like to learn more about financing, representatives from TBI Mortgage Company, a subsidiary of Toll Brothers, will be on hand in many communities to offer free mortgage guidance. TBI Mortgage has an excellent selection of mortgage programs with interest rates including both fixed rate and adjustable rate mortgages that are a terrific value. Home buyers should visit or call their community of choice to learn about specific details.

Toll Brothers offers buyers a very secure, more carefree home building experience. Since the Company was founded, it has consistently built an impeccable reputation for integrity, quality, value, style, and exemplary customer service. Because of Toll Brothers renowned financial strength and expertise, home buyers know they will receive a home that fulfills their vision and meets the exacting standards of this quality builder.

Toll Brothers has set the standard for timeless design and exceptionally high quality since 1967, and is considered one of the smartest and best-managed companies anywhere. Although Toll Brothers is probably best known for its expansive single-family and estate homes, the luxury builder offers an amazingly wide range of home designs including condominiums, carriage homes, and townhomes; and a vast palette of community types such as active adult through its Toll Brothers Active Living

Advanta IRA Administration of Georgia Offers Continuing Education Class for Realtors on June 13, 2013

Saturday, June 15th, 2013


Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) June 12, 2013

Self-directed IRAs are popular with savvy investors who know that diversity is the key to building wealth in their retirement portfolios. Self-directed accounts allow investors to choose alternative investments such as real estate, tax liens and certificates, LLCs, precious metals, foreign exchange and more – based on their personal knowledge of investments instead of relying on third parties to choose investments for them.

“When realtors and other professionals are educated in the advantages self-directed accounts provide, they can offer advice to their clients that may enable those clients to maximize the wealth building potential of their retirement portfolios,” says Jack Callahan, Managing Partner of Advanta IRA Administration.

Investment brokers typically recommend and sell more traditional assets like stocks, bonds, and mutual funds. However, investors who use self-directed IRAs, take control over their own investment choices. “The use of self-directed IRAs to obtain assets that investors know, understand, and can control offers a certain level of comfort when investing, as well as a greater potential of success,” says Callahan.

What does this mean for realtors? Investors use real estate professionals when searching for and purchasing property in their retirement portfolios. Realtors who possess knowledge of self-directed IRAs can find an entirely new client base with these investors than simply the typical individuals purchasing homes. Self-directed IRAs can lead to more sales, which means more commissions.

Advanta IRA is hosting a three-hour, continuing education class for realtors in June designed to empower real estate professionals in the knowledge of self-directed IRAs.

During this three-hour continuing education class, realtors learn the following:

French Among Top Foreign Consumers Searching Miami Properties in April 2013

Saturday, June 15th, 2013


Miami, FL (PRWEB) May 31, 2013

France ranked among the top countries searching for Miami properties on Miamire.com in April 2013, according to the 27,000-member MIAMI Association of Realtors (MIAMI). Statistics for the MIAMI website also show that South Florida, the top area in the nation for international real estate buyers, remains the focus of consumers from a diverse group of nations.

French Interest in Miami Market Grows

France topped the list of countriessecond only to the U.S.that conducted searches on the MIAMI website in April. This boost of interest is credited to MIAMIs participation at the Salon National de lImmobilier, which was held April 11 through 14, 2013, in Paris.

The associations participation in international conferences, such as the Salon National de lImmobilier, has been an excellent way to draw new foreign buyers and investors in the Miami real estate market, MIAMI CEO Teresa King Kinney said. MIAMI has been presenting at the Salon National de lImmobilier since 2005.

The top countries for consumers searching South Florida properties on Miamire.com (Miami Association of Realtors Property Search) in April 2013 remained the same as the previous month, with interest growing most among foreign buyers and investors in France, Brazil, and Canada:

April 2013

Self-Directed IRA Investors Reaping Major Gains in Strong 2013 Hosing Market, According to IRA Financial Group Survey

Sunday, June 2nd, 2013


Miami, FL (PRWEB) May 29, 2013

IRA Financial Group, the leading facilitator of self directed IRA LLC structures announces the finding of a 2013 client survey that found a strong percentage of self directed IRA and Solo 401k plan investors that established an IRA for real estate or Solo 401K plan for real estate experienced strong gains in their real estate investments. The IRA Financial Group survey is consistent with The Standard & Poors Case-Shiller index which announced on May 28, 2013 that home prices in March rose by 10.9% compared to one year earlier, the largest such gain in nearly seven years.

Retirement investors are beginning to reap the rewards of real estate investments made over the last few years into a depressed U.S. real estate market, stated Adam Bergmam, a tax attorney with the IRA Financial Group. By purchasing the real estate assets in a self-directed IRA LLC, the investors have been able to defer the tax due on the gains and re-invest those funds into additional real estate investments, stated Mr. Bergman.

According to Mr. Bergman, IRA Financial group helped thousands of retirement investors establish self-directed retirement solutions in order to take advantage of a real estate market that many believe had it the bottom.

The IRS has always permitted an IRA to purchase real estate, raw land, or flip homes. With IRA Financial Groups self-directed IRA LLC solution, buying rental properties is as simple as writing a check and is tax-free, stated Scott krokoff, a tax attorney with the IRA Financial Group. As the manager of your Self-Directed IRA LLC, the IRA holder will have control over his or her IRA funds so that a real estate purchase can be made by simply writing a check, stated Mr. Krokoff. One major advantage of buying rental properties with a Self-Directed IRA is that all rental income generated by the property is tax-deferred until a distribution is taken (Traditional IRA distributions are not required until the IRA owner turns 70 1/2). In the case of a Self-Directed Roth IRA LLC, all gains are tax-free.

IRA Financial Groups true self-directed IRA LLC solution involves the establishment of a limited liability company (LLC) that is owned by the IRA (care of the IRA custodian) and managed by the IRA holder or any third-party. As manager of the IRA LLC, the IRA holder will have control over the IRA assets to make real estate and other investments tax-free and without custodian consent.