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Rapid Growth Expected in Greater Valley Area in 2010

Greater Valley Group

West Point, GA (Vocus) January 30, 2010

More than a dozen active projects in two states, three counties and four cities are evidence of the regional and growing impact of Greater Valley Group, LLC. Breathing new life into the established textile communities of east Alabama and west Georgia, the new Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia (KMMG) production plant brought jobs and opportunity to the area. Greater Valley Group is committed to making the communities surrounding the state-of-the-art facility a “first-choice” option for new workers, families, retirees, military personnel, college students, executives and professionals.

The Greater Valley Group recently began an ambitious residential, retail and commercial building campaign to improve the area and provide housing and attractive lifestyle amenities for locals and newcomers.

“The arrival of Kia and the automotive suppliers was definitely a catalyst for our investment and building,” said Walter Shealy, President and CEO of Greater Valley Group. “The new employment opportunities combined with the ideal location and natural recreational amenities make this area incredibly attractive. West Point Lake is right here. Easy access to the interstate is right here. Good jobs are here — and not just the Kia jobs. We’re providing a lot of jobs, too. This area enjoys moderate southern winters, and doesn’t suffer from the hurricanes that plague Florida and the Gulf Coast. We want these communities to enjoy a new century of security and affluence where generations will grow up with fond memories of their home,” Shealy concluded.

GVG is currently building single-family homes at a variety of price points. Their experienced team has designed and built a master-planned community with prices starting in the low $ 200’s and a golf-course community with prices starting in the mid $ 300’s.

Quail Run, the master-planned community, blends modern amenities and historic design. Family-friendly floor plans with large, inviting and comfortable porches enjoy a view of the park and ball fields. Side-walks on both sides of the street encourage outdoor activities and connecting with neighbors.

The community plan includes a pool, resort-style pavilion and tennis courts, as well as access to a fishing pond, an equestrian center and a nearby hunting preserve. The tennis courts, pool and pavilion will open Memorial Day, 2010.

Riverside Estates is a new 18-hole golf-course community with large wooded lots providing scenic views and privacy with the conveniences and amenities of a full-service country club within walking distance of virtually every lot. Golf-carts are a popular way to commute to dinner at the club-house or to play tennis. The Riverside complex will soon be home to The Overlook at Riverside, a 75-unit condominium complex where every elite unit will feature a spectacular view of the golf course. Those who seek low-maintenance living will find The Overlook an attractive alternative.

Two new apartment communities were completed and opened in the summer of 2008, providing convenient and beautifully appointed residential options within seven miles of KMMG A third apartment community adjacent to the new buildings received extensive renovations, bringing the available apartment total to over 900 professionally managed units.

GVG continued their aggressive capital investment plan by completing and opening an award-winning Hampton Inn & Suites hotel in April 2009 and by purchasing and renovating an existing Holiday Inn Express. Both properties provide outstanding accommodations for business and recreational travelers, and both are convenient to KMMG and the growing network of automotive suppliers in the region.

By the end of 2010, KMMG is expected to employ almost 3,000 team members working two full shifts with the target goal of producing 300,000 vehicles per year. The automotive suppliers, both on the KMMG campus and in the surrounding counties of both Alabama and Georgia, will conservatively generate an additional 5,000 jobs.

Greater Valley Group has equally ambitious goals: build beautiful neighborhoods with desirable amenities and prepare the communities and counties surrounding KMMG to be attractive alternatives for permanent relocation. KMMG will be in West Point for many decades, and GVG’s communities are built for generations.

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Pre-construction Condos and Resorts: Smoky Mountains Area Seeing New Trend in Investment Properties

Huntsville, AL (PRWEB) August 31, 2005

More than 13 million tourists visit the Smoky Mountains in Tennessee annually, which has made this one of the largest hot spots in the nation for real estate investment. Sevierville, Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge and Seymour are expanding with record numbers of new homes, condos, resorts and cabins.

“The Smoky Mountains of Tennessee investment properties have certainly changed,” says Turby Treadway, one of the top real estate agents in the Smoky Mountains. “Over the past 12 months, I have seen a major change in pre-construction opportunities.”

“Log cabin investments has been the leading Smoky Mountains real estate product for many years,” he added. “This has returned investors a phenomenal return on their dollars spent, not just in real estate appreciation, but in overnight rentals as well.”

The new trend today is going toward pre-construction condos and resorts. Several new projects with pre-construction discounts will be released soon in the Pigeon Forge area.

“The real estate market in the Smoky Mountains is better than I have ever seen,” stated Treadway. “With the new properties being released now and in the upcoming months, it is a perfect time for investors to take advantage of pre-construction discounts of up to $ 40,000 in some cases.”

Apple View River Resort, an upscale development located in Sevierville, Tennessee, just recently released 90 riverfront condominiums, which have recently all been sold out, with scheduled completion beginning in August. This resort offers the finest amenities a riverfront property has to offer and is conveniently located just 7/10 miles off the parkway.

If you are looking for property in the Smoky Mountains – Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, Gatlingburg, Seymour – or whatever your real estate needs are, we can assist you. For your investment property, buying or selling a condo, log cabin or garden home, call Turby Treadway, Thompson Carr Realty, cell 865-388-0709, or visit us on the web at http://www.smoky-mountains-real-estate.com.

Provided by Pearl Real Estate Marketing Huntsville Alabama a Huntsville Alabama real estate Company.

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Rameh Dickens, The Leading Realtor Serving The Mobile Alabama Metropolitan Area, Proudly Announced The Launch Of His New Website – MobileALHouses.com

Mobile, AL (PRWEB) May 18, 2010

Rameh Dickens, the leading real estate agent serving the Mobile Alabama metropolitan area, proudly announced the launch of his new website – MobileALHouses.com. Designed to be the ultimate resource for prospective buyers and sellers of Mobile AL real estate and properties in communities like Springhill, Theodore and Irvington, the website will complement the many reputable services that Rameh Dickens offers his clients.

Rameh Dickens has risen to the top echelon of real estate agents in a short period of time, specializing in existing single-family residences and new construction throughout Downtown Mobile, Midtown Mobile and West Mobile. Buyers work with Rameh Dickens as he is an excellent local resource that has extensive knowledge of the local communities and lifestyles; sellers benefit from his skillful representation and acclaimed marketing services. Rameh Dickens’ expertise and successful business approach is clear from the way he has chosen to design his website – clean, straightforward and user-friendly.

The homepage feels very welcoming and personal – a friendly photo of Rameh Dickens greets visitors as they arrive. A slideshow to the right of Rameh Dickens’ photo shows off interiors of properties, and overall there is a nice, modern look and feel to the page. A horizontal navigation bar at the top of the page directs you to sections like a useful ‘Communities’ page that provides overviews of the area. The ‘Featured Properties’ page showcases the finest Midtown and Downtown Mobile real estate properties currently available. The ‘About Me’ and ‘Blog’ pages are required reading, giving exceptional insight into Rameh Dickens’ career, personality, business approach, and market analysis.

Visitors are especially encouraged to visit the complimentary ‘MLS Search’ tool, which will get them started on their search for Mobile AL homes for sale quickly and efficiently.

Rameh Dickens has certainly created a successful online resource for buyers and sellers. Visit http://www.mobilealhouses.com for more information.

About Rameh Dickens: Realtor® Rameh Dickens is a leading real estate agent serving Mobile Alabama, within the communities of Downtown Mobile, Midtown Mobile, West Mobile, Springhill, Theodore, and Irvington. He specializes in historic homes and new construction throughout the area, with a focus on single-family homes, condos and luxury properties.

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ResortQuest Expands Vacation Rental Operations into the Alabama Gulf Coast Area

ResortQuest Alabama Gulf Coast

Gulf Shores, AL (PRWEB) May 9, 2008

ResortQuest’s Real Estate division has served the Alabama Gulf Coast region for many years and the addition of vacation rentals/property management services in this area was a natural progression. Now, in addition to offering superior Real Estate services in the Alabama Gulf Coast area, ResortQuest will also provide vacationers with premier vacation rental options in Orange Beach, Gulf Shores and Fort Morgan.

“ResortQuest’s vacation rental expansion into the Alabama Gulf Coast area was driven by consumer and homeowner requests. They talked, we listened and responded”, stated Ryan Christopher, Senior Operations Manager with ResortQuest. “ResortQuest is excited to be a part of the Alabama Gulf Coast community and we are very encouraged by the welcome and interest we have received from local partners, owners, and businesses”.

ResortQuest is the largest vacation rental and real estate sales company on the Northern Gulf Coast and currently manages over 3,000 vacation rentals in this area. Vacation rentals include spacious beach condominiums, luxurious private homes and full service resorts in Destin, Fort Walton Beach, Beaches of South Walton, Panama City Beach, Navarre Beach and Perdido Key on Northwest Florida’s Gulf Coast and will now encompass vacation rentals in Orange Beach, Gulf Shores and Fort Morgan on Alabama’s Gulf Coast.

“We are thrilled to be affiliated with ResortQuest as their brand is nationally known and respected as a leader in vacation rental, real estate, and property management. Their marketing power will leverage the entire area as a tourism destination, reaching new guests and investors” said Rick Phillips, a local developer.

“I am excited to be part of ResortQuest, because they have so much to offer – both for our guests and homeowners,”‘ stated Tia Casey, ResortQuest’s Alabama Gulf Coast Rental Manager and long time resident of the area. “From quality vacation rentals, to superior service, to value added products for our guests and special perks for our owners – it’s a win – win situation”.

“In addition to offering vacationers in the Alabama Gulf Coast area the same level of quality vacation rentals and superior service that our Northwest Florida guests receive, all ResortQuest guests staying in Northwest Florida and Alabama receive our seasonal complimentary Passport to Fun program”, stated Vickie Warner, Marketing Director for the Northwest Florida and Alabama Gulf Coast area. “In Alabama, our guests receive complimentary admission/fares to Waterville USA, Deep Sea Fishing excursions aboard Zeke’s Lady, a choice of Dolphin cruises and tickets to the Track Recreation Center”.

Vacationers interested in learning more about ResortQuest’s vacation rental options along the Alabama or Northwest Florida Gulf Coast, can visit http://www.ResortquestAl.com or http://www.ResortQuestNWFL.com . Alabama Gulf Coast homeowners interested in joining ResortQuest’s Alabama Gulf Coast rental program, should contact Tia Casey at 1-800-the-Gulf or 251-968-2121 for more information.

About ResortQuest

ResortQuest, one of the nation’s leading vacation rentals and resort real estate companies, provides a one-stop resource in North America’s premier resort destinations, (ResortQuest.com). ResortQuest is the largest marketer and management company of vacation condominiums and home rentals in the U.S. ResortQuest Real Estate is one of the nation’s leading real estate companies focusing exclusively on resort properties, offering superior brokerage services in the country’s premier beach, ski and golf destinations.

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RecruitMilitary Career Fair for Military Veterans and Military Spouses Coming to Charlotte Area on November 29

Charlotte, North Carolina (PRWEB) November 9, 2007

The military-to-civilian recruiting firm RecruitMilitary will present a free hiring event for job seekers who have military backgrounds on Thursday, November 29, in the Speedway Club at Lowe’s Motor Speedway in Concord, North Carolina (Greater Charlotte). This event, the RecruitMilitary Career Fair, will be open to veterans who already have civilian work experience, men and women who are transitioning from active duty to civilian life, members of the National Guard and reserves, and military spouses. More than 30 veteran-friendly organizations will conduct one-on-one interviews with the job seekers–organizations that will include corporate employers, law-enforcement agencies and other government employers, educational institutions, veterans service agencies, and veterans associations. The career fair hours will be 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

RecruitMilitary will produce the Charlotte Career Fair in cooperation with The American Legion; HireVetsFirst, a unit of the United States Department of Labor; and the Military Spouse Corporate Career Network (MSCCN). The event will be the 42nd of 45 RecruitMilitary Career Fairs scheduled for 2007. During 38 such events produced from January through October, an average of 30-plus organizations interviewed an average of over 400 job seekers.

Already in the line-up for Charlotte are American Eurocopter, AT&T (Cingular Wireless), Bank of America, Coldwell Banker United, Realtors NC, CPI Security Systems, CPS TSA Transportation Security Administration, DeVry University, Duke Energy Corporation, Duke University Police Department, Hanson Building Materials, Industrial Distribution Group, L-3 Communications Integrated Systems, Laird Plastics, Inc., MediaCross, Modern Woodmen of America, Northcentral University, Schlumberger, Schneider National, Small Business Administration, STS/UtiliQuest LLC, The Entrepreneur’s Source, and Westinghouse Anniston.

The American Legion is an association of veterans who served during times of war. The Legion has 2.7 million members in nearly 15,000 posts throughout the world. The National Commander of The American Legion is Martin F. Conatser, an Army veteran, of Champaign, Illinois. Congress chartered The American Legion in 1919. HireVetsFirst was created by Congress in 2002 to develop awareness among employers of the outstanding attributes of men and women who are transitioning from active duty to civilian life. The Military Spouse Corporate Career Network was founded in 2004 to provide career opportunities and job portability for military spouses. The organization is made up of military spouses, caregivers to war wounded, and retired military personnel.

RecruitMilitary, based in Cincinnati, connects employers with job seekers who have military backgrounds. All of the company’s owners, officers, account executives, and recruiters are either veterans or active or former reservists. In addition to participation in career fairs, RecruitMilitary offers subscriptions to its database of self-registered job seekers who have military backgrounds, currently numbering more than 180,000, at its Web site, http://www.recruitmilitary.com ; advertising in online and print media; and retained hiring services. The company mails more than 54,000 copies of a quarterly, print newsletter called Incoming! to over 230 military bases throughout the world for distribution to transitioning personnel; employers advertise their job openings in Incoming! The President of RecruitMilitary is Drew Myers, formerly a Captain in the United States Marine Corps. The company was founded in 1998.

RecruitMilitary produced 13 career fairs in 2006. More than 225 organizations and over 8,000 job seekers attended those events. The career fairs generated television coverage by CNBC, ABC, NBC, and CNN; radio coverage by ESPN and numerous regional stations; and articles in several newspapers. RecruitMilitary has scheduled 104 career fairs for 2008.

Contact:

Drew Myers

President

RecruitMilitary, LLC

Phone 513-683-5020

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No major storm damage reported in area
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Two-year pay freeze for federal civilian workers to impact about 6,100 in Columbus metro area
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Tuskegee Airman, a former POW, makes Bay Area appearance
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The international economic downturn has long made headlines.  However, not all areas are affected by the financial crunch.  In fact, the area around Opelika and Auburn, Alabama has enjoyed booming business and all the pieces are in place for that boom to continue.  The area offers immediate access to the I-85 Corridor, which runs from Alabama, all the way to Richmond, Virginia, offering access to hubs like Atlanta, Georgia, and numerous locations within South Carolina and North Carolina.

Another point in the area’s favor is its inclusion in the Top 10 places for future growth, golf, recreation and retirement.  This fact has enticed numerous consumers to make the move to the area, as well as businesses.  The burgeoning population ensures a vast reservoir of customers and clients for businesses, as well as a steadily growing housing market. Commercial interests, residential developments and industrial developments have come to call the area home. In fact, investing in property in the area is one of the best ways to ensure solid profitability.

While international markets have become quite precarious, investing in real estate in this area is a sound option.  One of the best options for investors interested in valuable, appreciating acreage consists of more than 585 acres in the heart of the economic boom area.  This tract adjoins the property where the $32 million Sportsplex and Aquatic Center will be completed in summer of 2009.  The $1 billion Celebrate Alabama development is also located directly across from this tract. Obviously, this location is prime for any investor.

In addition, investors will delight in the fact that the property already has sewer and water lines installed, decreasing the cost required to develop the property and increasing profitability.  Another benefit is the proximity of Atlanta, Georgia, just 90 minutes from the property.  Of course, Auburn University is only 10 minutes away.  Thanks to the proximity of transportation hubs, the immediate access granted by the presence of I-85 and the growing consumer base, investors have a potential profit.

As a final note, the area has earned the reputation of being the Southern Auto Corridor, thanks to suppliers for Kia Motors and Hyundai, both of which continue to do quite well, despite the economic forecast for the world.  Making a sound investment decision is simple when you have the right option.

Because the I-85 Corridor connects such disparate locations as Atlanta, Georgia, Montgomery, Alabama and Richmond, Virginia, international and national companies have found that it is one of the ideal locations for development.  More and more businesses are moving to the area – in fact, it has become the largest supply corridor in the world for Hyundai and Kia Motors.  Of course, the automakers are far from the only businesses in the area.

Investors and business owners can find incredible benefits when opting to invest in property within this area. Such an investment would ensure direct access to international business hubs, as well as acclaimed national universities, industrial and business supply centers and more.  Opelika, Alabama is home to just such an investment opportunity.  This 585-acre tract can ensure simple, easy access to everything along the I-85 Corridor.  In addition, it is zoned for multi-use, ensuring flexibility any investor can appreciate, whether interested in residential, commercial or industrial development.

Why is this single property a great option for investors?  It combines excellent value with tremendous growth potential, ensuring the best potential return on investment.  As an example, new, preinstalled sewer and water lines are already in place, saving investors a dramatic amount of capital and maximizing the best resale price possible. Obviously, an investment of this type hast the potential for stability and solidity in an uncertain world.

The move by international businesses to the area has increased interest on the part of multinational investors.  The property is directly across from the $1 billion Celebrate Alabama development and the $32 million Aquatic Center and Sportsplex actually adjoins the acreage.  Of course, Atlanta, Georgia, Auburn University, Montgomery, Alabama and much more are within easy reach.

Other attractive benefits of this acreage include two beautiful lakes, ideal for fishing and swimming.  The large home on property is the perfect choice for conversion to a clubhouse and already has a spacious sundeck, an in-ground swimming pool and a pool house.  This is a tremendous benefit to investors and provides great potential for increased ROI.  Priced below appraisal, international investors stand to benefit enormously from this amazing investment opportunity.

Thanks to the area’s increasing population base and growing reputation as a leading destination for development, retirement, golf and recreation, it is easy to see just how beneficial this type of investment can be.