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Starlight and CCFA Unveil Enhanced Web Resource for Young Adults with Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis

Author: Starlight Children's Foundation
Dateline: Wed, 24 Jun 2009

freeNewsArticles Story Summary: “LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- For young adults with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis, coping with their illness is a life-long struggle. Today Starlight Children's Foundation and the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation announced the unveiling of their redesigned Web site, UCandCrohns.org, originally designed in 2006 to help young IBD patients cope with their condition.”



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LOS ANGELES, Calif., June 24 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- For young adults with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis, coping with their illness is a life-long struggle. Today Starlight Children's Foundation and the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation announced the unveiling of their redesigned Web site, UCandCrohns.org, originally designed in 2006 to help young IBD patients cope with their condition. New features - such as frequently asked questions and Ask the Expert - have been created to help young adults living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) manage their life-long digestive disease; connect with others facing similar challenges; communicate with health care providers, family, teachers and peers; administer medication and other treatments; manage their symptoms through diet and lifestyle changes; and access resources that make understanding medical jargon much easier.

"Since its initial launch in 2006, UCandCrohns.org has gained significant popularity among teens living with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis and has become a well-known and valued resource," says Kimberly Frederick, Vice President of Patient & Professional Services for the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation. "The site has been carefully redesigned to appeal to the needs of today's younger generation when it comes to dynamically accessing information online and connecting with others in similar situations."

The new rich and interactive site features, complemented by a fresh energetic graphic design and easy-to-navigate site layout, include:

* My Story - A place for teens to submit videos and stories about the ups-and-downs of life with IBD, and to see what others have sent in about their experiences.
* Tips and Tidbits - Provides a wealth of IBD survival skills, including how to handle long school absences, telling friends about the condition, what makes a medical procedure more bearable, stress management tools, and more practical wisdom from other teens who have been there.
* Ask an Expert - Features Q&A about everything from medications and procedures to foods, fitness, and lifestyle, plus a tool that allows teens to submit new questions.

"Feeling as if everything they do is centered around the bathroom and accompanied by pain, extended absences from school, nausea, fatigue, weight loss, surgeries, and medications and their side effects, life for teens with IBD can be can be isolating and overwhelming," said Paula Van Ness, CEO of Starlight. "We are confident that the updated UCandCrohns.org will help young adult Crohn's and colitis patients better cope with the disease and come to grips with their feelings about it."

Although there are 1.4 million Americans living with IBD, including more than 150,000 children under 18, Crohn's and colitis sufferers, especially young adults, feel isolated and alone. Children with IBD are comforted knowing that others can relate to their struggles, which is helpful in relieving emotional pain of the disease. The UC and Crohn's site connects sick children with the reality that there is hope and a future for every single one of them.

UCandCrohns.org has been made possible through a generous gift from CCFA supporter and National Trustee, Jeff Margolis and his wife Deborah.

About Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis

Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are painful, medically incurable illnesses that attack the digestive system. Crohn's disease may attack anywhere from the mouth to the anus, while ulcerative colitis inflames the large intestine (colon) only. Symptoms may include persistent diarrhea, abdominal pain or cramps, rectal bleeding, fever, and weight loss. Many patients require hospitalization and surgery. These illnesses can cause severe complications, including colon cancer in patients with long-term disease. Some 1.4 million Americans suffer from Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis, including as many as 150,000 under the age of 18. Most people develop the diseases between the ages of 15 and 35.

About the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation

The Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America's (CCFA) mission is to cure and prevent Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis through research, and to improve the quality of life of children and adults affected by these digestive diseases through education and support. More than 81 cents of every dollar the Foundation spends goes to mission-critical programs. CCFA consistently meets the standards of organizations that monitor charities, including the Better Business Bureau's Wise Giving Alliance (give.org) and the American Institute of Philanthropy (charitywatch.org).

For more information, contact CCFA at 800-932-2423 or visit www.ccfa.org.

About Starlight Children's Foundation

When a child or teenager has a serious medical condition, everyone in the family is affected. For 25 years, Starlight Children's Foundation has been dedicated to helping seriously ill children and their families cope with their pain, fear and isolation through entertainment, education and family activities. Starlight's programs have been proven to distract children from their pain, help them better understand and manage their illnesses, and connect families facing similar challenges so that no one feels alone. Through a network of chapters and offices, Starlight provides ongoing support to children, parents and siblings in all U.S. states and Canadian provinces with an array of outpatient, hospital-based and Web offerings. Programs are also delivered internationally through affiliates in Australia, Japan and the United Kingdom.

To learn more visit www.starlight.org.

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Foreclosures Pick Up and Prices Continue to Drop

Author: ForeclosureDataBank
Dateline: Mon, 01 Jun 2009

freeNewsArticles Story Summary: “NEW YORK, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Another national flood of foreclosures, which many are predicting for this summer, may soon be added to the database at ForeclosureDataBank. These new listings are largely attributed to continued job losses, and a growing number of homeowners falling behind on their mortgages. 'There are just so many foreclosure listings on the market right now,' Moises DaSilva, CEO of Brivin Corporation, parent company for ForeclosureDataBank, says.”



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NEW YORK, N.Y., June 1 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Another national flood of foreclosures, which many are predicting for this summer, may soon be added to the database at ForeclosureDataBank.com. These new listings are largely attributed to continued job losses, and a growing number of homeowners falling behind on their mortgages. "There are just so many foreclosure listings on the market right now," Moises DaSilva, CEO of Brivin Corporation, parent company for ForeclosureDataBank®, says. "In an area where options were once somewhat limited, the choices are now absolutely amazing for first time home buyers and real estate investors."

According to the Standard & Poors Case-Shiller Home Price Index that was released this month, prices in 20 major metropolitan areas dropped by 18.7 percent in March when compared with the same month a year ago. That was about the same as February and just shy of January's record plunge of 19 percent.

ForeclosureDataBank.com is the largest and most accurate foreclosures database on the Web. Many of the homes listed on the Web site are 20 to 40 percent below market value, making them more accessible to buyers who may otherwise have struggled to purchase a home.

Currently, ForeclosureDataBank.com has more than 1 million properties available in its database; updates are made daily. The Web site provides users with an easy-to-use interface and 24/7 customer service and support.

In addition to its streamlined appearance, the Web site also provides educational tools, search filter options and easy access to demographic information pertaining to various neighborhoods.

"We work with our customers to ensure they have all the tools they need to make a purchase that is right for them," DaSilva explains. "We help people to navigate the process so the deal goes through. To be a successful investor, people need to understand larger market trends as well as individual property listings and we help them to do just that."

About ForeclosureDataBank

Established in 1998, ForeclosureDataBank is one of the most recognized online foreclosure listing providers today. Drawing on the experience and expertise of its team of real estate professionals from all sectors of the industry, makes it possible for the company to offer a unique perspective on buying foreclosures that encompasses a wide angle view of the housing market.

For more information, visit: www.ForeclosureDataBank.com.

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ForeclosureDeals Reacts to the Current Home Foreclosure Crisis

Author: ForeclosureDeals
Dateline: Tue, 28 Apr 2009

freeNewsArticles Story Summary: “MIAMI, Fla., April 28 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ForeclosureDeals announces that their comprehensive foreclosure listing website continues to provide people with significant foreclosure listing leads. The most recent move to meet the foreclosure crisis was the Treasury Department's announcement that it is taking the first steps of action in addressing the loan modification program.”



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MIAMI, Fla., April 28 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ForeclosureDeals announces that their comprehensive foreclosure listing website continues to provide people with significant foreclosure listing leads. The most recent move to meet the foreclosure crisis was the Treasury Department's announcement that it is taking the first steps of action in addressing the loan modification program.

The Homeowner Affordability and Stability Plan will aid approximately 9 million families to restructure or refinance their mortgages to avoid foreclosed homes.

The two-part plan, unveiled in February, calls for lenders to reduce monthly payments to no more than 31 percent of eligible borrowers' pre-tax income or to refinance eligible mortgages even if the homeowner has little or no equity.

The government is allocating $75 billion to subsidize part of the payment reductions, as well as provide thousands of dollars in incentives for lenders and borrowers to participate.

Among the largest banks to take part are JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo and Citigroup.

In a story reported on CNNMoney.com, President Obama said he sees "glimmers of hope" in the economy. But he tempered that by saying, "We're not out of the woods just yet."

So, while the economy is showing some signs of recovery, the real estate industry is still in crisis and people continue to be pushed into foreclosed homes.

"Our goal is to provide people who want to save significant money on their next home with the most comprehensive and up-to-date foreclosure listing website available," James Fox, Investment Analyst for ForeclosureDeals.com, says.

And, now is a good time to invest because of the number of homes available, nationwide. Many people are selling their homes to avoid home foreclosure.

ForeclosureDeals provides property seekers with a database of more than 1.5 million properties, nationwide. Foreclosure listings are updated and refreshed daily and include properties for well below market value.

This foreclosure listing website offers customized searches with exclusive filter options; and other valuable information about surrounding properties that include data on cost of living, median income, population demographics, and more.

For more information, visit: www.ForeclosureDeals.com.

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E85 Ethanol Comes to Main Street – 1,457 Cities selling E85

Author: E85Prices.com
Dateline: Fri, 17 Apr 2009

freeNewsArticles Story Summary: “MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., April 17 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- E85Prices.com is reporting that the United States now has 1,986 stations selling E85 ethanol fuel across 1,427 cities. In 2005 there were less than 500 stations across 400 cities selling E85. E85 ethanol is no longer a Midwest only fuel. E85 has spread to both coasts.”



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MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., April 17 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- E85Prices.com is reporting that the United States now has 1,986 stations selling E85 ethanol fuel across 1,427 cities. In 2005 there were less than 500 stations across 400 cities selling E85. E85 ethanol is no longer a Midwest only fuel. E85 has spread to both coasts; 5 years ago California had no cities selling E85, and today E85 can be found in 16 California cities including Los Angeles and San Diego. Maybe more impressive is Las Vegas, Nevada where E85 can be found at 17 stations.

E85 pricesOn the East Coast consumers in the State of New York can find E85 in 20 cities and in the South even the Oil State of Texas has 35 cities with E85.

E85Prices.com expects these trends to continue as the Obama administration supports the Renewable Fuels Standards act of 2005 that requires 36 billion gallons of ethanol by 2022, 16 billion from cellulosic materials.

There are already 10 million E85 flex fuel vehicles on the road. That number is set to rapidly expand as the US Auto Industry has pledged that by 2012 at least half of their production line will be E85 flex fuel vehicles. GM, Ford and Chrysler have 36 FFV models for 2009. At a conversion cost of just $100 per vehicle it is an inexpensive path to giving consumers an actual choice at the pump as well as lowering our dependence on foreign oil.

According to the EIA (Energy Information Administration) ethanol as E10 as well as E85 is displacing 6 percent of our gasoline needs. This ethanol displacement is a major contributor to the lowering of demand for oil and keeping all fuel prices low. The current national prices are $1.79 for E85 and $2.03 for gasoline.

As long as ethanol production and usage increases the demand for oil will decrease keeping gasoline as well as ethanol fuels competitively priced for the consumer.

More information: www.e85prices.com

About E85Prices

E85Prices.com is the first and only site dedicated to covering the price of E85 ethanol and has over 3,000 members reporting prices around the United States.

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Nation’s Top Foreclosure Site Reports New Foreclosure Rate Data

Author: ForeclosureListings.com
Dateline: Tue, 14 Apr 2009

freeNewsArticles Story Summary: “NEW YORK, N.Y., April 14 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Foreclosure Listings has been carefully following the effects of the economic package and reports that foreclosure numbers continue to surge. The most recent news was the president's introduction of the Homeowner Affordability and Stability Plan.”



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NEW YORK, N.Y., April 14 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ForeclosureListings.com has been carefully following the effects of the economic package and reports that foreclosure numbers continue to surge. The most recent news was the president's introduction of the Homeowner Affordability and Stability Plan.

Under the Homeowner Affordability and Stability Plan, eligible borrowers who stay current on their mortgages, but have been unable to refinance to lower their interest rates because their homes have decreased in value, may now have the opportunity to refinance into a 30 or 15 year, fixed rate loan.

Through the program, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will allow the refinancing of mortgage loans that they hold in their portfolios or that they placed in mortgage-backed securities.

Now, while the plan won't save every home, it will prevent greater havoc.

"We are not yet seeing the positive effects of this plan," Kevin Simpson, representative for ForeclosureListings said. "The home foreclosure numbers continue to rise; the government must continue to work to resolve this problem."

Currently, the top five home foreclosure states are: California, Michigan, Florida, Texas, and New York.

ForeclosureListings reports the following increase in foreclosure listings in the top five states from February to March:

* California: 18.19 percent
* Michigan: 17.71 percent
* Florida: 14.29 percent
* Texas: 8.03 percent
* New York: 7.93 percent

"We are keeping on top of this foreclosure crisis," Simpson adds. "Daily, we are updating our web site to educate REALTORS® and buyers about the latest news on the foreclosure industry front."

ForeclosureListings also reports the cities that ranked highest in foreclosures: Sacramento; Atlanta; Las Vegas; Miami; and Indianapolis.

About ForeclosureListings

ForeclosureListings.com was founded in 1998 by real estate professionals Elias DaSilva and Jairo Rivera. With more than 20 years of combined experience in the foreclosure listings' acquisition business, the company is among the nation's leaders in online foreclosure listings data. They are staffed 24 hours per day; seven days a week.

All of the company's foreclosure, pre-foreclosure, real estate and bankruptcy notice listings are retrieved direct from the sources. Their business experience has made it possible for them to create a network of exclusive industry contacts that is unsurpassed by any other foreclosure listing company.

For more information and breaking home foreclosure news, visit: www.ForeclosureListings.com.

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New Blog Network Helps Readers Enjoy Their City’s Attractions, Concerts, and Restaurants ‘On The Cheap’

Author: Cities on the Cheap
Dateline: Tue, 10 Mar 2009

freeNewsArticles Story Summary: “ATLANTA, Ga., March 10 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Motivated by the current coupon-clipping climate, writers across the U.S. and Canada have pulled together to help friends and neighbors get out and about on the cheap. Cities on the Cheap is the hub for a rapidly growing network of 'On the Cheap' blogs. Each blog, which is independently owned and operated, highlights city-specific freebies, discounts and deals.”



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ATLANTA, Ga., March 10 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Motivated by the current coupon-clipping climate, writers across the U.S. and Canada have pulled together to help friends and neighbors get out and about on the cheap. Cities on the Cheap, citiesonthecheap.com, is the hub for a rapidly growing network of "On the Cheap" blogs. Each blog, which is independently owned and operated, highlights city-specific freebies, discounts and deals.

The blogs are the brainchild of Atlanta writer Jennifer Maciejewski, who began with a blog for the Atlanta area, atlantaonthecheap.com. "I started out just looking for ways to help my family see and do more in Atlanta for less, but the deals I found were too good to keep to myself," Maciejewski says. "I created Atlanta on the Cheap to spread the word."

After launching the Atlanta blog, Maciejewski shared her idea on a networking site for professional writers and invited other writers to start "On the Cheap" blogs for their cities. The idea took off.

"Although a myriad of money-saving blogs exist, most focus on reaching a national U.S. audience, offering readers few, if any, city-specific deals," Maciejewski says. "Cities on the Cheap fills this niche."

Cities on the Cheap now includes more than 40 city blogs in the U.S. and Canada, with more in development.

In the past month, thrifty readers of the individual "On the Cheap" blogs have learned about free dance performances, concerts, art workshops, coffee, breakfast, poetry slams and movie passes. That's in addition to dozens of deals on everything from Broadway shows to sporting events.

To celebrate its official launch, both the Cities on the Cheap hub and some of the local "on the cheap" sites are hosting giveaways, including CityPass booklets, movie tickets, books, and more.

The Cities on the Cheap network includes blogs in Albuquerque, Atlanta, Big Island, Birmingham (March 12), Boulder, Charlotte, Chattanooga (March 12), Chicago, Denver, Des Moines, Florida Keys, Florida Panhandle (March 12), Fort Lauderdale, Fort Worth, Gainesville, Gatlinburg, Gold Country, Honolulu, Houston, Hudson Valley, Indianapolis (April '09), Jersey Shore (April '09), Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, Mobile (March 12), Montreal, Napa, New Orleans, Northeast Georgia (March 12), Palm Beach, Philadelphia, Phoenix, San Diego (April '09), San Francisco, Santa Fe, Sarasota, Seattle, Sonoma, Tampa Bay, Taos (April '09), Toronto, Tucson, and Western North Carolina. One specialty site, Disney on the Cheap, focuses on deals for visiting the Florida theme parks, and the other, Florida on the Cheap, focuses on Florida's tourist attractions.

In addition, writers are currently developing sites for Calgary, the Caribbean, Manhattan, Maui, Milwaukee, Orlando, St. Louis, West Virginia, and others.

A media kit and links to Cities on the Cheap blogs are available at www.citiesonthecheap.com.

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4Sale4Now.com Introduces First-of-its-Kind Method of Selling Real Estate

Author: Joe Elias and 4Sale4Now.com
Dateline: Mon, 23 Feb 2009

freeNewsArticles Story Summary: “CHICAGO, Ill., Feb. 23 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Reflecting the theme of the innovative web site, sellers set a starting price for their property, and the price gradually drops over time if it is not sold. Sellers also place a sign of their online listing in their front yard. The foreclosure crisis continues to escalate, and the real estate market remains sluggish like the economy. Believing that traditional sales methods are not working, Joe Elias has created an innovative way for sellers to market their homes via 4Sale4Now.com.”



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CHICAGO, Ill., Feb. 23 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Reflecting the theme of the innovative web site, sellers set a starting price for their property, and the price gradually drops over time if it is not sold. Sellers also place a sign of their online listing in their front yard. The foreclosure crisis continues to escalate, and the real estate market remains sluggish like the economy. Economic experts agree that the real estate market will not start to rebound until the vast inventory of homes is reduced. Believing that traditional sales methods are not working, Joe Elias has created an innovative way for sellers to market their homes via 4Sale4Now.com.

When it launched on November 1, 4Sale4Now.com introduced an innovative way for sellers to offer products and services online, and for buyers to purchase them. Unlike auction sites (such as eBay and its competitors), there is no bidding on 4Sale4Now.com. Instead, each product and service is listed with an initial discounted price, and that price gradually decreases. Everything from clothing, electronics, toys and sporting goods to jewelry, antiques, art and books are available, as are items like airline tickets, event tickets and vacation packages.

Elias, who founded 4Sale4Now.com and also has a real estate background, felt that - considering the current real estate market conditions - 4Sale4now.com concept would be ideal for people to sell their homes.

Through 4Sale4now.com, consumers have three avenues to market their properties whether they are single-family homes, condominiums, townhouses or land at any price. One avenue is on the web site, where sellers get 24-hour exposure and offer a starting price that decreases over time. For example, the price of a $2.2 million home posted on the site is scheduled to drop to $2,090,000 after seven days. If it hasn't sold by then, the price dips to $1,980,000 after another week, $1,870,000 after another seven days and $1,760,000 after one more week. If it is still available at that time, the final asking price is $1,650,000.

Of course, the site is ideal for homes of all price ranges, not just million dollar properties. Before posting their listing on 4Sale4Now.com, sellers establish a bottom line number they can take for the house.

The second way to sell homes through 4Sale4Now.com is by planting a sign in the yard that details the starting price, and the subsequent price drops if the home has not sold. Essentially, the sign represents a screen shot of what is seen on 4Sale4Now.com. The third avenue of marketing a property through the site includes a local mailer that is sent to 20,000 homes featuring the screen shot of the listing.

"This is a first-of-its-kind sales approach for real estate. It causes people to look, talk and think. It encourages people buy before it is too late, and it creates an environment best suited for selling real estate - competitiveness," Elias explained. "This method gives people have a sense of urgency because they don't want to lose the house because it might be sold. That sense of urgency is lacking right now with traditional sales methods in a buyer's market."

Real estate was a natural addition to 4Sale4Now.com, Elias believes.

"This is a better process than a real estate auction, where people don't understand a fair price or they are intimidated. We give prospective buyers an opportunity to see the price in a non-pressure atmosphere and it's up to them whether they make an offer or wait," Elias said. "It reflects the concept of 4Sale4Now.com. You can buy it now, or you can take a chance that it will not be sold and buy it when the price drops."

Adding real estate is just the beginning. 4Sale4Now.com will continue to evolve, Elias says.

"Our concept is ideal for a unique sales venue of a variety of products and services," Elias said. "My objective from the start was to revolutionize buying and selling on the Internet, and what we are doing with real estate is a prime example."

More information: www.4Sale4Now.com.


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ForeclosureDataBank Reports Foreclosure Investments are Vital to Economy

Author: ForeclosureDataBank
Dateline: Wed, 18 Feb 2009

freeNewsArticles Story Summary: “NEW YORK, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Brivin Corporation, a premier developer of Internet-based marketing initiatives, announces ForeclosureDataBank - one of the biggest and most accurate foreclosure listing databases on the Web - is ready for action.”



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NEW YORK, N.Y., Feb. 18 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Brivin Corporation, a premier developer of Internet-based marketing initiatives, announces ForeclosureDataBank.com - one of the biggest and most accurate foreclosure listing databases on the Web - is ready for action. The country can no longer escape the foreclosure crisis. It's on the news, in the paper, and on the radio. Everywhere people turn, foreclosures loom.

So, what's being done? Well, with the stimulus victory in hand, according to a recent announcement, the Associated Press reports that President Obama plans to shift his attention to the housing crisis and to reverse that sector's collapse.

According to that same Associated Press article, "Obama is now working to leverage the second portion of the bailout money into a program that could result in $2 trillion in government and private sector cash infusions to help banks and investment houses clear away 'toxic' holdings and thereby spur lending."

"As credit begins to flow again, it will be vital to the economy for people to begin reinvesting in the real estate market; foreclosures are an ideal place to start," Alex Uchoa, founder of Brivin Corporation, says. "And, the choices are staggering."

In addition to the number of choices available, prices are also at all-time lows. A home which once may have been well out of reach may now be a very realistic goal.

And, as one of the biggest online foreclosure listing providers on the market today, ForeclosureDataBank can help anyone to find and buy the best in discount foreclosure properties throughout the U.S.

Established in 1998, ForeclosureDataBank.com is home to a team of real estate professionals who know the business inside out and can provide a keen perspective on how to successfully buy foreclosure properties that will lead to solid investments.

"We don't just provide listings," Uchoa says. "We also offer practical market information, tips, and advice; our clients have our support every step of the way."

ForeclosureDataBank® has the biggest network of contacts in the business. They include: brokers, agents, mortgage professionals, lenders, banks and government agencies. Listings are up-to-date and include detailed information on more than one million foreclosure homes, nationwide.

For more information, visit: www.ForeclosureDataBank.com.

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Foreclosures Increase Over 80-percent in 2008

Author: ForeclosureListings.com
Dateline: Thu, 05 Feb 2009

freeNewsArticles Story Summary: “NEW YORK, N.Y., Feb. 5 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Foreclosure Listings, one of the largest foreclosure listings providers, reports a total of 3,108,364 foreclosure filings in 2008 - auction sale notices, bank repossessions, and default notices - 1,275,791 U.S. Properties over the course of the year; an 82-percent increase in all properties from 2007, and a 240-percent increase in the total number of properties from 2006.”



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Foreclosure filings on more than 2.3 million properties reported in 2008

NEW YORK, N.Y., Feb. 5 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ForeclosureListings.com, one of the largest foreclosure listings providers, reports a total of 3,108,364 foreclosure filings in 2008 - auction sale notices, bank repossessions, and default notices - 1,275,791 U.S. Properties over the course of the year; an 82-percent increase in all properties from 2007, and a 240-percent increase in the total number of properties from 2006.

The alarming report also shows that over 1.8-percent of all U.S. Homes (that is one in 54), received at least one foreclosure filing during the year (an increase from 1-percent in 2007), which may not sound like a lot to some people, but consider that there was a lot of construction occurring at the same time.

Up to 17-percent from the previous month and up over 40-percent from December 2007, foreclosure filings were reported on over 315,000 properties in December alone. Foreclosure activity for the fourth quarter was up nearly 40-percent from the fourth quarter of 2007.

The foreclosure prevention legislation implemented to date, such as the laws enacted in California, Massachusetts, and Maryland, have not had any real success in slowing down the surge of foreclosures. These government speed bumps appear to have only delayed the inevitable foreclosure proceedings for thousands of homeowners in the United States.

In 2008 California, Florida, and Arizona had the highest foreclosure totals

More than half a million California properties received a foreclosure filing in 2008; the highest state total nationwide. Foreclosure activity in California increased over 100-percent from 2007 and nearly 500-percent from 2006.

With over 360,000 properties filing a foreclosure in 2008, Florida was the second highest state total. Florida's foreclosure activity increased over 130-percent from 2007 and well over 400-percent from 2006.

With over 103,000 properties filing a foreclosure in 2008, Arizona was the third highest among the states. Foreclosure activity in Arizona increased more than 200-percent from 2007 and well over 600-percent from 2006.

Other states in the top 10 of foreclosures for 2008 were Ohio, Michigan, Illinois, Texas, Georgia, Nevada, and New Jersey.

Top 10 metro city foreclosure rates listed

Stockton, California recorded the highest foreclosure rate among the nation's 100 largest metropolitan areas, in 2008, with over 9-percent of its housing units (approximately one in 11) receiving a foreclosure filing. Other California cities in the top 10 metro areas with the highest foreclosure rates were Riverside-San Bernardino at number 3 registering over 8-percent of homes (one in 12 housing units); Bakersfield at number 4 at 6-percent (one in 16 housing units); and Sacramento at number 9 at 5-percent (one in 19 homes).

Las Vegas, Nevada recorded the second highest metro foreclosure rate last year with over 8-percent of its housing (one in 11) filing a foreclosure in 2008.

Over 6-percent (one in 17) of Phoenix, Arizona homes received a foreclosure filing during the year, rating the city the fifth highest metro foreclosure rate in 2008.

A buyers market

In the Denver area, a record 28,000 homes are currently on the market. The 30 year fixed interest rates have risen to 6.59-percent, which is still a low interest rate. It's a buyer's market even with slightly higher interest rates; it's a great time to buy.

More information: www.ForeclosureListings.com.

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President Obama Brings Hope to Home Foreclosure Market

Author: BankForeclosuresSale.com
Dateline: Wed, 21 Jan 2009

freeNewsArticles Story Summary: “LOS ANGELES, Calif., Jan. 21 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- President Obama is now in the oval office and the time to begin delivering on campaign promises begins now. That's why BankForeclosuresSale, an online foreclosure listing provider, announces they are ready for action.”



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LOS ANGELES, Calif., Jan. 21 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- President Obama is now in the oval office and the time to begin delivering on campaign promises begins now. That's why BankForeclosuresSale.com, an online foreclosure listing provider, announces they are ready for action.

BankForeclosuresSale.com, along with the rest of the country, is anxious to see what changes will arrive with the new president. During the campaign, the foreclosure crisis was a primary focus and President Obama promised resolve and relief. So, what measures will be taken?

Whatever the immediate action, BankForeclosuresSale.com, is ready to help. Their web site is up-to-date with current news about the home foreclosure market.

According to a recent Associated Press article, President Obama says that urgent action is needed to address the slumping economy and there's still time to take dramatic action.

Most recently, President Obama's top economic advisor reported that the remaining $700 billion in financial rescue funds will be used to support the credit markets for businesses and families and to help reduce home foreclosures.

"Our goal is to work with all groups - seasoned real estate investors and first-time home buyers," James Foxx, Investment Analyst, for BankForeclosuresSale.com, says.

As a result, BankForeclosuresSale.com has assembled a team of real estate experts who are ready to educate consumers about what to know before purchasing a foreclosure; show them how to steer clear of scams; explain liens; and more.

About BankForeclosuresSale

BankForeclosuresSale.com has been in business since 2004; they provide practical information and resources to help investors locate foreclosure real estate and buy it for the best discount possible -- way below market value. Their service makes it easy to find the best deals available anywhere in the country.

Currently, BankForeclosuresSale.com has more than one million lists of foreclosures all over the U.S.; new ones are being added daily.

Listings include satellite photos that provide 360-degree horizontal and 290-degree vertical panoramic views; some regions can be viewed at ground level. There are also detailed aerial photos provided from four angles.

BankForeclosuresSale.com also provides area profiling so people can access information about schools, neighborhoods, climate, demographics and more.

BankForeclosuresSale.com offers 24-hour customer support and an easy-to-use search system. They offer advanced filter options for detailed and specific property searches.

For more information, visit: www.bankforeclosuressale.com.

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Story Title: President Obama Brings Hope to Home Foreclosure Market
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