For more information, contact:

Ann Pryor, Publicity

212.904.4078

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WHAT EVERY HOME OWNER

NEEDS TO KNOW ABOUT MOLD

And What To Do About It

A Paperback Original By Vicki Lankarge

What Every Home Owner Needs to Know About Mold (McGraw-Hill, May 2003; $ 12.95 Paperback) is the complete guide to dealing with mold in your home – the asbestos of the new millennium.

Toxic mold infestations in personal and commercial real estate are now in the forefront of public awareness. Erin Brockovich

Arlington Bishop Paul S. Loverde joined 130 other friends, benefactors, faculty and staff to celebrate the Patronal Feast of Christendom College

Luxury town home and condominium community, Palmer Hill, started 2008 off with a positive outlook on sales and nine months later, demand is still high. This community of Stamford homes has sold one quarter of its offerings with over 50 sales since September 2007, and 10 sales in August alone.

The luxury community boasting 114 townhouses and 81 condominiums is still enjoying steady interest, said Bob Dale, Managing Partner of Buckingham Partners. “That speaks to the quality of our homes and amenities, and ideal location on the border of Old Greenwich and Stamford.”

Tom Ferris is one of the first to purchase and move into a Palmer Hill home: “I looked all over Fairfield County, and couldn’t find anything like Palmer Hill,” Ferris said. “There are very few new town homes in the area so convenient and welcoming.”

He noted the thoughtfulness in the planning of his Avon model; the two car garage, the patio and attention to detail and design, all caught his attention. “The New England and Nantucket inspired style is lovely; it embraces the location of the homes.” Ferris even chose to include an elevator as an added option in his town home.

The location of the Connecticut homes is another benefit for buyers. “I’m right between 95 and the Merritt, so everything is very accessible. My family in New York City and New Jersey can visit too,” Ferris said.

Palmer Hill’s emphasis on choice has sales remaining strong, with five single level two and three-bedroom condo plans, ranging from 1,200 to over 1,800 square feet, and three three-bedroom townhouse plans, ranging from 2,300 to over 3,000 square feet, plus optional finished basement plans to select from. “Our sales are spread across model options and price points,” said Bill McGuinness, Principal of Sun Homes. “This tells us that all of our models are appealing to buyers.”

All homes feature name brand and high quality appliances including Wolf gas ranges, GE Monogram appliances, granite and marble counters. Unique architectural elements include: soaring double story great rooms, skylights that shed rays from the roof to the ground floor, and clerestory windows.

A 3,500-square-foot clubhouse, which features a fitness center, business center, and clubroom with a grand fireplace, is also available to Palmer Hill residents.

The town homes and condominiums for sale at Palmer Hill are being offered at prices from the low $ 500′s to over $ 1 million. The on-site sales center is now open daily from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. For more information, call (203) 989-0315 or visit http://www.palmerhillhomes.com.

About Palmer Hill

Nestled in 20 park-like acres where Old Greenwich meets Stamford, Palmer Hill is a luxury community of 114 townhouses and 81 condominiums crafted in the best tradition of New England coastal living. Offered as a partnership from Sun Homes and Buckingham Partners, prices range from the low $ 500s to over $ 1 million. Delivery begins in summer ’08. The on-site sales center is open daily. For more information, call (203) 989-0315 or visit http://www.palmerhillhomes.com.

About Sun Homes

Sun Homes has a growing reputation as a product-oriented design-build developer of luxury multi-family communities. Its most recent project, The Willows at Crestwood, is a gated luxury condominium community of 40 attached homes, delivered in the range of $ million to $ 1.5 million. The architectural design and construction management functions of each project are handled in-house at Sun, allowing full control over the production of each home. This sets Sun apart from its competitors, and allows for innovation and control over quality. For more information visit http://www.SunHomes.com

About Buckingham Partners

Buckingham Partners is a real estate development firm founded by Bob Dale in 1998 for the purpose of developing residential communities in the Northeast. Since its inception, Buckingham Partners has developed more than 2,000 residential units in 5 states from Pennsylvania to Rhode Island, including Merritt Park in Dutchess County, NY and Riverview Landing in Valley Forge, PA. Buckingham Partners is headquartered in Haddonfield, NJ.

Press Contact:

Jessica Lyon

Co-Communications

860.658.5700

Jessica @ cocommunications.com

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Radon & Water Control Systems, Inc., at http://www.radonandwater.com, specializes in radon and radon reduction. As one of the most experienced companies in the radon industry, we provide radon information; radon consulting services; radon reduction systems design, installation and service; and radon detection and reduction products for both airborne and waterborne radon. Our RaTex Radon Management Services division manages radon reduction in homes throughout the United States.

Radon is a radioactive gas that cannot be seen, smelled or tasted. Radon gas comes from the natural decay of uranium in rocks and soil. When this gas escapes into open air, it is harmless. However, when radon seeps into living or working areas and accumulates, it becomes a deadly threat. The U.S. Surgeon General has warned that radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States. The risk is particularly high for smokers who are exposed to elevated radon levels.

Radon has been found in the air in homes and other buildings throughout the United States. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), nearly one out of every 15 homes has elevated radon levels-and in some states (Connecticut, for example), high radon levels occur in about 20% of all homes. The current airborne radon level at which the EPA recommends action is 4.0 picocuries per liter (pCi/L). Further, the EPA says to consider action if the level is 2 to 4 pCi/L and suggests that every home and workplace be tested for radon gas in the air. How radon enters a building. Elevated airborne radon levels may be detected in buildings that are old or new, tightly sealed or drafty, with or without basements. All buildings generate negative pressure, which, if great enough, can draw radon gas right through the foundation, even where no cracks exist.

The potential health risk of waterborne radon is thought to be twofold. It appears to increase the incidence of stomach cancers in addition to increasing the risk of lung cancer. Homes or other buildings with well water offer a radon entry route that has become a growing concern. Radon can enter directly into the living areas of the home by escaping into the air when faucets, showers, etc., are in use. Radon concentrations commonly are much higher in water than in air. As a general rule a measurement of 10,000 pCi/L of radon in well water will contribute 1.0 pCi/L throughout the household air. This may vary depending on the amount of water used and the proximity of an airborne test to the point of water usage.

Many wells have been found to contain more then 10,000 pCi/L, and some wells have tested at more than 1,000,000 pCi/L. To help protect us from waterborne radon, the federal government passed the Safe Drinking Water Act Amendment of 1996, mandating the adoption of municipal guidelines. It is believed that the final recommended safe levels of radon in well water will be between 300 and 4,000 pCi/L. Some current state recommendations for waterborne radon reduction are: Connecticut, 5,000 pCi/L; New Jersey, 2,500 pCi/l; New Hampshire, 2,000 pCi/L.

Radon & Water Control Systems, Inc. follows all EPA, NEHA, and NRSB protocols for installing radon reduction systems. Every radon reduction system we install meets not only these standards but also all national and local building, electrical and plumbing codes. We offer a variety of airborne radon reduction

stems and provide the best solutions for waterborne radon reduction. Property owner safety and optimum radon reduction are our primary concerns. For more information about radon or radon reduction please visit ww.radonandwater.com

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Fine & Company, LLC, the nation?s boutique real estate auction company, announced the July 26th multi-home auction featuring a 4,000 sq. ft. all-brick, ranch home with indoor pool and all of its original details in Burr Ridge, IL and a picture-perfect, single-family residence with remarkable craftsmanship in Chicago?s prestigious suburb of Hinsdale.

The auction will take place at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 26th at the Chicago Marriott Southwest at Burr Ridge, 1200 Burr Ridge Pkwy, Burr Ridge, Illinois.

Registration begins at 6:00 p.m. and bidding commences at 7:00 p.m.

Potential bidders will have the opportunity to view both of the homes on June 25, July 9, 17 & 24, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm.

Mike Siurek, a spokesman for the seller ROC/MCS Investments said, ?we have owned these properties for a number of years, our partnership has determined that now is the time to sell so that we can proceed with other investment opportunities. We do not want our properties to become just another lingering listing on the MLS. We want to move them now and let the buyers set the value through competitive bidding. The auction accomplishes this goal. We will sell our properties in about ten weeks and buyers will have a chance to get a great buy. It?s a win-win for the buyer and seller alike.?

Michael A. Fine, principal of Fine and Company, said: ?Today?s real estate market is causing more homeowners to choose aggressive marketing approaches to focus the market on their home over competing properties.?

Fine noted, ?Buyers do exist in today?s real estate climate, but need to be reached by casting a stronger net and they want to get a fair deal. Owning a home should not have the effect of a ball and chain around an owner?s ankle tying them down to owning a property when they are ready to sell. The auction allows the seller to take control of the process and set the date for the sale of their property.?

Mr. Fine added, ?gorilla marketing along with traditional approaches focuses the attention of the market on the property and aggressively locates buyers. Our clients are successful individuals seeking alternatives; this is not a foreclosure auction where the homebuyer often buys sight unseen but a sensible way for a homebuyer to buy a home.?

3 Regent Court in Burr Ridge, IL was originally priced at $ 769,900 and is offered with a suggested opening bid of only $ 200,000.

This home is a 4,000 sq ft, all brick ranch home situated on a quiet cul-de-sac. This neighborhood boasts mature trees, and harmonious surroundings with that quintessential, community feel. It sits on a well-manicured site and is positioned perfectly along side a crescent driveway that provides a panoramic view of the sprawling ranch home.

Nestled in the charming Devon subdivision the home has been freshly painted and newly carpeted, it is ready for move in; or it provides a fresh palate ready for anything the next owner wishes to create.

?An especially attractive feature of the cozy home is its partially finished basement with stone fireplace offering multitudes of uses like a lower-level entertainment room as well as an in-law suite. This home has a great floor plan with all of its original features and allows its next owner a place to transform into a very special home,? said Siurek.

5834 Madison Street in Hinsdale, is a turn-key home with magnetic curb appeal draped in luxurious touches featuring 5 bedrooms, 3 full and 1 half bathrooms with a full, unfinished basement.

This stunner was originally priced at $ 995,000 and will be offered with a suggested opening bid of only $ 300,000.

The original design of this brilliant home offers you endless comforts of the traditional features everyone hopes for in their home. The interior feels like it just jumped off the pages of a magazine. This home provides much needed functionality with an elegant flare. Once inside, the buyer will be amazed at the high-quality construction and custom finishes.

This custom residence is positioned perfectly along side a crescent driveway in the Golfview neighborhood of Hinsdale offering magnetic curb appeal. The home is just steps away from modern conveniences, Hinsdale Central High School and the prestigious Ruth Lake Country Club.

This home was built with exceptional craftsmanship and is waiting for a new owner to embrace its natural allure and build a lifetime of memories in a suburb many dream of establishing their roots.

About Burr Ridge:

Burr Ridge has been dubbed “a very special place” and is known for its towering Burr Oak trees, a bird lovers paradise, with many ponds and lots of open space that provide a country feeling among its residents, with big city advantages nearby.

Burr Ridge is predominately well maintained upscale single family homes, some in gated communities, condominiums, and retirement communities. It has enjoyed great appreciation over the years. Burr Ridge is about 23 miles southwest of the Loop and almost 7 square miles. Burr Ridge is generally bounded on the east by Wolf Road, on the north by 55th Street, on the west by Madison Street (and Route 83 in the southern portion of the Village) and on the south by approximately 97th Street. Ideally situated at the intersection of the Tri-State Tollway and the Stevenson Expressway, Burr Ridge offers easy access to Chicago’s Loop and airports.

The burr oaks still exist in Burr Ridge, along with fine homes on generous lots and distinguished townhome communities. Local shopping and high quality office parks have been blended into this natural setting, attracting those who become both residents and valued members of the business community. The well-balanced mix of the business and residential communities has allowed Burr Ridge to maintain a healthy corporate fund and one of the lowest tax rates in DuPage County.

Not far away is the Carriage Green Country Club in Darien, IL great for your wedding reception, a round of golf, fine dining, quick lunch or Sunday brunch. Carriage Greens Country Club is one of the finest entertainment and banquet facilities in the Chicago area.

This home is just steps from the Palisades Park which is a combination athletic field and playground. The athletic field has baseball and soccer facilities with bleachers and a parking lot. Across a large field is the play area with a very large playground complete with benches. The playground has unique rope climbing structures, swings, spinning cylinders and a sandbox with digging equipment.

About Hinsdale:

Hinsdale is also listed in the top 1% wealthiest towns in Illinois and is rich in history; the community is built upon a foundation of ideals and independence. It is the rarest of American locations, one that is able to maintain a delicate balance between the handshake of commerce and the embrace of community.

Possessing a genuine sense of place, Hinsdale is a story of success. With historic architecture; mature, tree-lined streets; the uniqueness of locally-owned shops and exclusive boutiques; excellent schools; highly-regarded health care; supportive social services for people of all ages; and the indomitable spirit of generous, civic-minded residents, Hinsdale is certainly a distinct destination.

Hinsdale is also known for its highly-regarded school system. Hinsdale’s District 181 (Elementary) and District 86 (Secondary) consistently rank at the top in the state’s school report cards. Hinsdale and neighboring Clarendon Hills have eight elementary schools that feed into Hinsdale Central High School located at 55th and Grant Streets in Hinsdale.

The town has a rolling, wooded topography, with a quaint downtown and is a 20-minute train ride to downtown Chicago. Hinsdale is served by Metra?s BNSF Railway Line at three stations: West Hinsdale, Hinsdale and Highlands.

The village of Hinsdale offers facilities for a number of recreational activities. The Legge Memorial Park, Merlin Park, Robbins Park, Peirce Park, and Brook Park are worth visiting. Westmont Park District, Kiddieland Amusement Park, and Brookfield Zoological Park are also very close to the village. The whole family will also love a day full of learning and fun at the DuPage Children?s museum.

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Hinsdale’s central business district is the quintessential downtown of yesteryear. The combination of historically significant architecture, lush landscaping, and classic lampposts offers citizens, shoppers, and storekeepers an inviting setting in which to conduct business.

Mr. Fine said, ?The auction is a systematic and sophisticated marketing approach to the sale of real estate not found in conventional brokerage that the auction focuses attention on the property and establishes a relative time-certain date of sale, which is especially appealing to sellers of means who are intent on moving on to the next phase of their highly productive lives.?

A detailed Bidder?s Information Packet has been assembled for each of the homes, and contains property specific information, about the auction process, and the property including a title report, survey and home inspection as well as the Terms of Sale. The purchase of the packet is required to bid at the auction and is available for sale at all viewing opportunities or by contacting the Project Manager at (312) 278-0600 x101.

Headquartered in Chicago with offices in Dallas, San Francisco, Las Vegas and Connecticut Fine and Company, LLC specializes in asset-specific marketing and is rated the premier real estate auction company in Chicago having recently successfully completed Chicago?s First Gold Coast auction at 1400 N. Lake Shore Drive and a number of trophy home in Wisconsin.

Please call Fine & Company at (312) 278-0600 or visit http://www.fineandcompany.com/upcoming-auctions.html for more information.

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Whether once a year or once a month, individuals and families who travel for business or pleasure are now earning huge commissions, the highest in the travel industry, just like travel agents do and in many cases, are earning a nice living booking travel packages for others.

Using major online travel services, such as Expedia or Hotwire, to search for a vacation package does result in savings when compared to purchasing each service separately, however, many consumers are finding prices to be the same or better at the site belonging to well known travel agency, Doug, Your Travel Companion. This agency is offering something quite a bit different from other online travel services, resulting in tremendous savings for the consumer.

It is not just about initial pricing for vacation and travel packages. Doug, Your Travel Companion is turning everyday consumers into travel agents and giving 70% of the commission back to the consumer for each package sold, the highest percentage given in the industry. Once an agent, the consumer not only saves money each time they travel, but can also book packages for others and earn an income. No prior travel experience is needed to become an agent, and memberships last a lifetime.

“A member joined us about five years ago and did one trip and then about four years later she called us and asked if she was still a member because she wanted to make another booking. We never terminate our members. Once you join, you join for life or unless you decide to quit. She made a group booking for 80 passengers on a cruise line and took home a check for $ 11,000 in commission!” states Doug Payette, founder of the agency.

Studies show that half of all U.S. adults (101.9 million) say that they use the travel media – everything from newspaper travel sections and television travel shows to online newsletters – to plan their vacations. These consumers will now be paid to use online media for booking, while enjoying exceptional and personalized customer service and support.

Each agent has the ability and support to book travel packages for anyone, including family, friends, and co-workers. The agent will be able to get a great price for their friends, while also receiving a nice commission payment for the booking.

Even someone searching strictly for an airline ticket may benefit. In many cases, traveling by air means also renting a car and reserving a hotel room. Although Doug, Your Travel Companion is not an airline ticket company, these travel needs can often be combined into a package that results in savings.

Doug, Your Travel Companion has purchasing power with top vendors, which enables the agency to give 70% of the commission back to the consumer. The average consumer will receive over $ 350 back for each vacation combo booking reservation.

“Booking travel is as easy as ordering a pizza pie delivered to your door,” states Payette. Taking even one vacation makes it well worth joining the program. Members are assured the accommodations they want without being stuffed into a basement room just because they got a good deal, which happens often with online booking.

Cheryl Golfin, marketing partner of Concept Productions LLC and long time travel agent stated, “I joined Doug for his uncompromising customer service and support and because he pays the highest commission in the industry with no annual fees. Doug has put together everything you need into one package to become a reputable agent booking travel anywhere in the world! If you took your family on just one vacation, you will earn money by using Doug’s program. It’s a no-brainer for anyone who does any traveling.”

About Doug Payette

Doug Payette has published two books and broadcasted the television show “Cruising” on FOX/WB in Hartford, Connecticut. For more information, visit the website at the address below: http://www.dougyourtravelcompanion.com.

For an interview, please contact Doug Payette by phone: 860-399-7776

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Hardscaping™ Contractors, Landscape Designers and Contractors, General Contractors, Design Professionals, Architects, Engineers and Facility Managers, will again flock to Lancaster, PA January 27-28 and Atlantic City, NJ February 8-10 for the Mid-Atlantic Hardscaping Trade Show (MAHTS) (http://www.mahts.com) presented by EP Henry (http://www.ephenry.com).

The longest running Hardscaping trade show in North America, MAHTS provides contractors with hands-on training in the use of EP Henry Hardscaping products, as well as extensive interactive and in-classroom education, with skills-empowering topics ranging from business and labor management to design and construction, LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) and green initiatives, and industry certifications, all conducted by recognized industry experts (from related trade associations including: ICPI, NCMA, ASLA, AIA, PLNA, NJLCA, MNLA, VNLA.) Two interactive arenas will serve as demonstration construction areas. Plus, there will be key classes offered in Spanish as well. In addition, exhibition floors bring together leading equipment vendors and services for Hardscaping contractors to view, discuss and purchase the latest tools and services of the trade.

With this year’s theme entitled Seize the Future, the 2011 Mid-Atlantic Hardscaping Tradeshow (MAHTS ) events will offer even more options targeted to the changing future of Hardscaping. Eric Long, Executive Vice President of EP Henry explained, “In order to meet the demands of this new economy, it is crucial for contractors to build excellence into every aspect of their Hardscaping business. From sales and marketing, to installation, to service and follow up, opportunities exist to create lifetime customers. EP Henry has long been committed to helping contractors capitalize on these opportunities by offering professional standards of classroom and interactive-training.”

With a long tradition going back to its roots in Pennsauken NJ in the late 1990s and most recently in 2009 and 2010 as a road tour concept, MAHTS is timed to take advantage of Hardscaping contractors’ off season and represents EP Henry’s commitment to the profession as well as homeowner end-users who benefit from the exclusive training EP Henry provides to contractors.

Media: Please note this is a trade-only show; no public admission. Coverage is welcome. For additional information about MAHTS or EP Henry (including video and photo), please email Carolina Lobo, Vice President Marketing at info(at)ephenry(dot)com.

About EP Henry

EP Henry is the country’s leading, independently-owned manufacturer of Hardscaping and unit concrete products. In business since 1903, the company began in Edward P. Henry’s basement, where he produced concrete block from wooden molds. Today, concrete block has evolved into an upscale material offered in a variety of textures, shapes, colors and scales. In addition to continuing with the production of concrete block used in building construction and the introduction of Cast Veneer Stone, EP Henry manufactures a full line of Hardscaping™ products, which are used for residential and commercial paving and wall applications, including Imperial by EP Henry, DevonStone and permeable products under the ECO™ line.

The company serves the Mid-Atlantic states from Connecticut and New York to Virginia and North Carolina with fully automated manufacturing facilities in four locations: Woodbury, NJ, Parker Ford, PA, Vineland, NJ, and Wrightstown, NJ and through a network of over 100 independently owned EP Henry Authorized Hardscaping Distributors

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When Philadelphia native, pearl wearing, interior design loving, 26 year old, Jennifer Bagnaschi, started her company, HolidayPatrol.com, it was far beyond what she’d ever imagine her target audience would be. With only knowing a tad bit about sports, except being a Flyers fan, shockingly not knowing any of the player’s names, and her husband’s die-hard Red Sox obsession running through his veins, there isn’t an ounce of testosterone comprehension in Bagnaschi’s bones. Except, she knew what men needed, and it was her fairly new business.

Bagnaschi’s clever sensation, HolidayPatrol.com, which is run from her basement, shops, gift-wraps and ships to whomever and whenever their customers want, with the privilege of pre-ordering up to one year in advance, for the purpose of, if customers forget, they won’t. The entire gifting process is completely taken care of, which is magnificent for males, since this is commonly on the bottom of their to-do list, if at all.

Uniquely, unlike most companies, the Holiday Patrol does not stock up on inventory.

“Going out shopping is what keeps my job fun, and it’s great, because everyone’s gift is a little different and well thought out”, says Bagnaschi. “Besides, ever since watching an episode of “Friends”, when Rachael (Jennifer Aniston) said she wanted to be a ‘buyer’, regardless of the audience’s hysterical laughter, I thought it was brilliant. And that’s what I wanted to be.”

Bagnaschi’s online service gets their customers squared away for upcoming holidays, birthdays, anniversaries, weddings; you name it, within a 365 day period.

The HolidayPatrol.com, mainly targets, but is not limited to: the professional man, the working man, the military man, clueless man, and last but not least, (we all know him) the lazy man.

“Great idea! This service, I bet, keeps a lot of people out of the dog house (especially guys). Woof, woof!” raves one critic.

For Jennifer Bagnaschi, this business has plenty of perks, for instance, humor. “One day, I drove up to a car detail shop near my home in Connecticut. Noticing the advertisement on the side of my SUV, a worker stops me and starts asking me a million questions within a two minute time span. Then, out of the blue, he asks if I could buy his wife some stunning lingerie. I had to tell him, ‘Sorry, Sir. We don’t get that personal.’”

But what’s publicizing an awesome company without a cool promotion? What guy (or woman for that matter) wouldn’t love fine attire from the most popular, prestigious apparel franchise in America? Brooks Brothers. The Holiday Patrol is promoting a $ 100 Brooks Brothers Gift Card Sweepstakes. “Just to say you’ve got a shoelace from the Brooks Brothers is pretty impressive,” jokes Bagnaschi. Promotion begins for all new members March 15th.

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