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Bud Light Street Beat Delivers Volvo V50 at Vail Village

30 May, 2009

What could better give enthusiasts enjoyment than jam-packed music - from reggae, blues, rock n’ roll and more. And Bud Light Street Beat Concert Series could give that enjoyment. Imagine a free concert at the heart of Vail Village. And imagine a free 2007 Volvo V50 as a grand prize to a lucky Eagle, Summit or Lake County resident. How could one wish for more?

Aside from the new Volvo V50, lucky registered town guests were also given return trip in the Volvo Vail Grand Prize Guest Giveaway Vacation with deluxe accommodations. Additional prizes were also raffled weekly.

The 2006-2007 Bud Light Street Beat series, sponsored by Budweiser, started on November 29, 2006 and ended on April 11, 2007 with local favorite Funkalicious. All Bud Light Street Beat performances, except the March 21 show, took place at Checkpoint Charlie which is located on the west end of Vail Village. The Countrywide American Ski Classic Street Beat on March 21 was held in Golden Peak finish stadium as part of the Ski Classic festivities.

The eight finalists in the running for the new Volvo V50 seemed reserved - almost cowed onstage. Even after the group was trimmed to four, they only flaunted a few smiles. But when Tracy Escobedo’s key opened the door of the new Volvo, he yelled ‘yeaaaah’ and threw his hands in the air. The crowd bellowed in unison with him. “I had no idea it would be me,” Escobedo said after winning. “I only missed one, but once you get up there, it’s a big surprise.”

The Volvo V50 is the station wagon or the estate version of the Volvo S40 small family car. The Swedish wagon, which uses the Volvo P1 platform, is equipped a powerful engine that produces 340 horsepower. The said engine debuted at the 2004 Specialty Equipment Manufacturers Association (SEMA) tradeshow in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The V50’s interior features soft “theatre” lighting of various sections, and a translucent “iced aqua” center stack. The wagon is also equipped with a bunch of safety features that include “Volvo Intelligent Vehicle Architecture.” The new estate from the Swedish automaker is a proof of its revolutionary changes that evolve with time. The wagon use refined technology that is far better than that of Volvo 780 parts.

Another variant of the wagon is called the T5 AWD. It features four-wheel drive and a straight-5 2.5-litre petrol engine mated to a light-pressure turbocharger. Its valvetrain, a DOHC design with variable camshaft timing, has four valves per cylinder. The engine is capable of producing 220 bhp and 320 Nm of torque.

Since contestants in the local drawing could enter once per Street Beat event, Escobedo had accumulated ten chances for his name to be drawn. But the key to open the door of the V50 came down to pure luck. “My boss was down in the crowd, and he said I should drive the car to Vegas,” Escobedo said. “I live right here in the village, so it’s nice to just walk out one day and come back with a car.”

At one point in the contest, when several called names in a row did not emerge, announcer and Vail Valley Foundation Vice President of Communications John Dakin lamented that “summer will be here soon.” “I’ve never had that much trouble giving away a car,” Dakin quipped. “I was about to announce that I’ll take it.”

Dakin counts this year’s Street Beat concert series as a success, and looks forward to next year’s festivities. “I think it gets better and better each year,” he said. “It’s a great deal for locals and a real amenity for people who just happen to be in town, walk down the street and end up in the middle of a fantastic party.”

All the contestants received a custom gift bag from Vail, not much consolation, but finalist Patrick Benway, of Vail, took it in stride. “Hey, it doesn’t matter, it was fun - it’s nice to have a local event that creates camaraderie,” Benway said. “I’m happy for the guy - although I would look good in Volvo.”

Glady Reign
http://www.articlesbase.com/cars-articles/bud-light-street-beat-delivers-volvo-v50-at-vail-village-130762.html

LAS VEGAS REAL ESTATE UPDATE-BUYER REPRESENTATION

30 May, 2009

Las Vegas Real Estate experts Kendall Trotter and Todd Akes discuss the importance of proper buyer representation when purchasing a new or resale home. Excellent information for any one looking to buy a new home.

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Speed of Wealth Investor Survival Bootcamp

30 May, 2009

http://speedofwealth.com
Wayde McKelvy, founder of Moving at the Speed of Wealth ™, will host a three-day intensive wealth building workshop at the Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada, December 11, 2008 through December 13, 2008 entitled “Speed of Wealth’s Intensive Three (3) Day Investor Survival Bootcamp™.
It will be almost impossible not to make money with what well be sharing in Las Vegas, says McKelvy. In addition to learning new investment and financial strategies for todays climate, 6 attendees of the Las Vegas boot camp will win appreciable home sites, valued at $35,000 each.
McKelvy built the fastest growing Denver real estate company in 1986, and admittedly didnt love real estate sales. I was always looking for the bigger, better deal, he explains. At 42 years old, I decided to figure out what I wanted to be when I grew up. I discovered my true passion was helping others make money.
The value of the wealth building boot camp is priceless, even before you consider the home sites giveaway. Quite honestly, conventional wisdom doesnt work, when it comes to wealth building and investment strategies, says McKelvy, who founded Moving at the Speed of Wealth ™ with the mission of helping people get in the position to explode their wealth exponentially. While many Americans are fearful in todays economic climate, they insist on using the same investment strategies theyve used over the past 3 decades. The fastest way to achieve financial freedom is to use what works today.
McKelvy invites anyone to attend the intensive 3-day strategy session, regardless of their current economic situation. The bootcamp will benefit not only people who currently have a million dollars in the bank, but those who are just starting to work on building their wealth. People can easily change their fortunes when they have the right tools.
McKelvy himself boasts over 24,000% annualized returns on his money, utilizing just one of the techniques that will be shared in Las Vegas.

During “Speed of Wealth’s Intensive Three (3) Day Investor Survival Bootcamp™”
attendees will learn about investment opportunities, the power of self-directed IRAs, success strategies from one of Americas foremost motivational and personal development personalities, home based business opportunities, strategies for setting up a new or existing company, the tax benefits available to home based business owners, real estate investment strategies, and many more wealth building techniques.

I think one of the most exciting workshops will cover how folks can pay off their mortgage in less than 10 years. And I show people how to achieve this without making drastic lifestyle changes or taking additional money out of their pockets. The information shared in this workshop alone is worth the price of the entire 3-days, says McKelvy.
Confident the “Speed of Wealth’s Intensive Three (3) Day Investor Survival Bootcamp™” will exceed expectations; McKelvy is offering a complete money back guarantee to attendees. Who is this guy Wayde McKelvy? Well he understands money! He thinks outside the box and has innovative and clever ideas on investments. If everyone followed his suggestions we could all look forward to a comfortable and secure retirement, states Barbara Esau. Another attendee claims, Wayde is brilliant!! What a lot of brain food and inspiration for growing wealth and directing your life in a better way. Ive never agreed that the mainstream wisdom were fed about finances was the best way. Now I know stepping outside the box is the only way to manage finances.

For information on the Speed of Wealths Intensive Three (3) Day Investor Survival Bootcamp ™, visit http://www.sowbootcamp.com, which provides a full conference schedule and registration information.

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UMMAA advance loan modification training Ron Biddle Testimonial

30 May, 2009

UMMAA Loan Modification Advance Training Seminar
Las Vegas
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Lost Vegas: Vanguard

28 May, 2009

During the boom years, no place in America boomed more than Las Vegas. But when the economy collapsed, Vegas fell hard. Laura Ling tours the wreckage of Sin City, from unemployed strippers and half-built, abandoned casino projects, to hospitals turning away cancer patients and ambulances, to one of the few remaining boom industries–evicting people.

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UMMAA advance loan modification training Cindy Gordon Testimonial

28 May, 2009

UMMAA Loan Modification Advance Training Seminar
Las Vegas
May 2009

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Starting my Real Estate Career over in DFW TX?

27 May, 2009

I used to be a Real Estate agent in Las Vegas and was able to find an office to pay for my education and licensing. It's been a few years and my license there expired so I have to start from scratch (UGH!!!!). Does anyone know of any office in the DFW metroplex that does this? Or was I just lucky to find one at all?

As you know, you will have to take the RECP class to qualify for the state test. Do a computer search for RECP (Real Estate Certification Program) in Texas, and you should find the one nearest you. Or look in the phone book, or call a Real Estate office. I have never heard of a Real Estate office paying for your education and licensing. I'd say you were very lucky! Would have saved me a small fortune! Good luck!

Foreclosing on my house and will need to file bankruptcy…. words of advice?

27 May, 2009

We purchased a home at the height of the housing madness in Las Vegas 4 years ago. It's now worth nothing and if we were to sell it we'd owe around 120,000-150,000. Factor into that the $30,000 we are in debt due to medical expenses and refinancing our adjustable mortgage (thinking we were doing the right thing 3 years ago) and paying for the mortgage many a months with credit cards…. so we see this can't go on forever. Only option that makes sense is to foreclose on the house and then turn around and file for bankruptcy. Don't know anyone who has ever done this, and we have never had debt problems like this ever before. We are young (late 20's and early 30's) and have three children. Can anyone offer words of advice as we start down this road? Where can I go to find up to date accurate information on foreclosures and bankruptcy and the ramifications of the two? Do we stop payments on everything we are paying on right now? We have not missed any payments yet. Your help is greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance.

There is a really good book that can actually help you stay in your home for a good chunk of time without making any payments. I used it and was in my house for over a year while I got back on my feet.

In your case, you will probably want to save up everything you can and then file for bankruptcy. Either way, nothing is going to stay on your credit for more than 7 years in NV and so you should just take advantage of it. The book is called There is No Place Like Your Home. If you guys use this and save your money someplace safe with someone you trust in the meantime, you will be able to bounce back and rebuild your credit much stronger.

The website for the book is http://www.release-me.org/

Hope this helps.

Fha Mortgages: is Now the Time to Buy a House?

26 May, 2009

To start, it’s important not to be scared off by headlines. The Nation Association of Realtors reports that 93 metropolitan statistical areas showed price increases for existing homes in the third quarter of 2007 when compared with a year earlier. In comparison, 54 metro areas had declines.

But a little caution is in order because these reported figures may not be realistic. For instance, in my community reported home prices show little change during the past year. The catch is that “reported” home prices do not reflect discounts offered by owners including repairs, upgrades, appliances and so-called “seller contributions” that can total $30,000 for a $500,000 home.

What does it mean for buyers?

  • Homes are more affordable than they’ve been for the past several years. The reason is that there are now discounts and price drops in many areas that did not exist at the height of the market. Combine reduced effective prices with interest rates which are low by historic standards and the result is the ability to either buy more house or to better afford a smaller one.

  • Some regions are devastated. If you’ve always wanted a condo in Miami or a place in Las Vegas, Dallas, Colorado, Ohio, Michigan and a growing number of areas in California, you’ve got a huge and growing number of choices.

  • The situation is likely to get worse before it gets better. Many authorities believe that foreclosure rates will increase in the next few months, meaning that purchasers will have even more leverage in the marketplace.

If there really is a window of opportunity for buyers, it’s a window which needs to be treated with caution. Lower prices — by themselves — may not be a good enough reason to purchase at this time. To buy wisely you need to look deeper. Here are important issues to consider:

First, you have to line up financing. You must speak with lenders before looking at houses so your financial capacity can be determined. Once you know how much you can borrow and how much you can afford, you will then know the price range to search for homes. Doing it the other way — finding a great house and then looking for a loan — will not work if the property is not affordable.

In the process of looking for a lender be aware that the marketplace has changed. You’ll do best if you’re looking for a residence and not an investment and if the financing you need is less than $417,000 — the conventional loan limit. Also, some of the loan practices of the past few years are now largely gone. Expect a return to older, traditional underwriting standards.

Look into FHA financing and fixed-rate mortgages. FHA loans have liberal qualification standards and great terms. Fixed-rate loans are a hedge against future interest increases, a protection many ARM borrowers now wish they had.

Second, buy for the long-term. It makes no sense to buy real estate low and sell lower. We don’t know that today’s prices are as low as the market will go. Alternatively, if you expect to own your home for many years then what happens in the coming few months is largely irrelevant.

Third, work with a buyer broker. There are many questions to negotiate in a real estate purchase, it’s unlikely you can win every issue but you’ll have the best shot at getting what you really want by using an experienced broker who knows how to bargain and works for you.

Fourth, look at the long-term prospects for an area. For instance, is the population growing? Are new jobs being added? Are state and local budgets balanced or in the red? A growing population means more housing demand while an expanding job base suggests a larger pool of qualified buyers. As to budgets, when governments are in the red they will want to raise taxes, a cost that cannot be avoided or paid down.

Fifth, buy smart. For instance, buy in the path of future growth, consider existing homes but also look at distressed properties such as foreclosed homes and real estate owned by lenders, or “REOs”. An experienced buyer broker can show you a range of options and explain the pros and cons of each choice.

Peter G. Miller
http://www.articlesbase.com/mortgage-articles/fha-mortgages-is-now-the-time-to-buy-a-house-273451.html

Las vegas real estate advice?

26 May, 2009

Has anyone ever heard of the condominiums at 950 seven hills drive. Is this a good area? Should I be looking somewhere else? Its a bank owned so its cheap and all I want is an apt. that I can go to when I visit vegas which is like 4-5 times a year.

I live in seven hills and it is a great place. You cannot go wrong with anything in this area.