$51.2 Million Strategic Investment Grows Portfolio to 44 Properties with more than 10,000 Units

Omaha, NE (PRWEB) January 21, 2013

Building our portfolio with strategic investments is a high priority in todays current markets, said Doug Hastings, senior vice president of property management for DEI Communities, the property management affiliate of Haley responsible for the day-to-day operations for the newly acquired properties. We are committed to growing our brand while simultaneously providing residents with a comfortable living environment to call home. We believe the planned renovations to each property will not only deliver measurable ROI but will provide a greater sense of community to our residents and the thriving neighborhoods where our properties are located.

Haley acquired Park Place Apartments, a 223-unit mid-rise community located in Oklahoma City, Okla. in January 2013. The four-story property is adjacent to the State Capitol and is just ten blocks north of the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. During 2013, the property will undergo a comprehensive interior and exterior renovation.

Oakbrook Apartments is a 312-unit community located in Jackson, Miss. After finalizing the acquisition in December 2012, Haley has initiated plans to complete kitchen and bath renovations in all units. The upgrades will include new cabinets, appliances, plumbing and lighting fixtures. The property exterior will also undergo a comprehensive landscaping and common area rehab including the renovation of the clubhouse and the demolition of the existing pools to make room for a new resort-style pool, a bark park, a childrens playground and a community park.

Acquired in November 2012, The Hamlins at Cedar Creek Lake is a 208-unit property built in 2005. The community is located on 20.5 acres close to Cedar Creek Lake and is approximately 60 miles southeast of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. The property offers a comprehensive amenity package, including a state-of-the-art fitness center, a resort-style swimming pool, a media room with surround sound, a professional business and conference center as well as limited access gates and covered parking. Renovations to the community will include exterior painting.

Nantucket Harbor located in Shreveport, La. is a 224-unit property and was acquired in August 2012. Over the course of the next year a total exterior renovation will be completed including full siding replacement, stone retaining walls, a clubhouse remodel and an amenity renovation with the addition of a fitness center, a bark park and a playground. The exterior remodel will complement the communitys contemporary floor plans with upgraded interior finishes.

For more information about these strategic acquisitions, planned renovations or to talk with a company executive, please contact Don Canfield, president, LinnellTaylor Marketing at don (at) linnelltaylor (dot) com or 303-682-3942.

About Haley Real Estate Group

Multifamily real estate specialists engaged in managing acquisition, disposition and re-financing projects for Haleys affiliated partnerships. Haley focuses on identifying potential property acquisitions throughout the central United States and on following strict acquisition criteria enforced through its underwriting and risk analysis. For more information, please visit http://www.haleyregroup.com.

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BUILDING PERMITS

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Building construction permits over $10,000 in value that were approved in Boulder between Jan. 7 and Jan. 13, 2013. Listed below are: the case number; address; total project valuation; owner name; contractor (if applicable); and description.

PMT2012-05119; 3195 Big Horn St.; $611,976; Northfield Village; Revielle Custom Carpentry; Construction of duplex on Lot 52 Northfield Commons, addressed 3195 Bighorn St./ 3702 Star Lane. Two-story duplex to have three bedrooms per unit, unfinished basements, two-car attached garage per unit, two and three-quarter baths per unit (includes basement rough-in for each unit)

PMT2012-05313; 1436 Judson Drive; $50,000; Susan and Mark Traube; Silver Lining Builders; Remodel of single-family dwelling. Scope includes new roof for entire structure, new building siding, new porch roof, demo of existing garage wall, construction of new side wall (creating 9-foot driveway for access to new garage under separate permit), relocation of existing kitchen, addition of 108-square-foot entry. All associated electrical, mechanical (relocate of furnace and water heater) and plumbing (relocation of kitchen fixtures).

PMT2012-05316; 1436 Judson Drive; $27,500; Susan and Mark Traube; Silver Lining Builders; Construction of a new one-story accessory structure (330 square feet). Siding will match stucco below, with T&G siding above.

PMT2012-05403; 3076 Sixth St.; $218,141; German Nunez; Paramount Construction Inc.; Addition to and remodel of single-family residence. Additions totaling 1,091 square feet including powder room, dining room, mud room, office and new upper level master bath and bedroom. Remodel includes conversion of existing attached garage into family room. Scope of work includes associated electrical, mechanical and plumbing work.

PMT2012-05506; 2017 13th St.; $17,500; Tebo/Karakehian LLC; Silver Lining Builders; Downtown facade alterations to the 13th and alley sides of building. Scope to include replacement windows, new lighting fixtures, modify existing exterior patio area, add retractable awnings, new shutters and door openings, and two skylights. Interior work and MEP valuations (including mechanical hood) under scope of work by PMT2012-05396. See HIS2010-00244, REV2012-00039 and -00040 for supplemental information.

PMT2012-05650; 2413 Norwood Ave.; $22,300; Genevieve Brown; Decktec Outdoor Design Inc.; Removal of an existing 270-square-foot deck (with stairs to grade) off the rear of the house and reconstruct a new 484-square-foot deck (with stairs to grade). Replacement deck will have support columns in substantially the same location of the current deck with a cantilevered section -- new deck to have a longer dimension along the back of the house that will account for the increased square footage. Smaller deck of 110 square feet off the third story bedroom. Remove existing windows and install doors -- no change to header or jack/king studs. Associated electrical work by separate permit.

PMT2012-05724; 1812 Mapleton Ave.; $153,200; Beryl and Robert Foster; Addition and remodel for existing single-family residence. Remodel of 40 square feet of existing bathroom. Addition of 410 square feet for kitchen and family room on main level, addition of 496 square feet for family room, bedroom and bathroom in basement, and addition of 258-square-foot porch. Includes associated MEP. Homeowner/contractor.

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BUILDING PERMITS

Boulder

Building construction permits over $10,000 in value that were approved in Boulder between Dec. 31, 2012, and Jan. 6, 2013. Listed below are: the case number; address; total project valuation; owner name; contractor (if applicable); and description.

PMT2012-05239; 1107 Juniper Ave.; $370,000; Susan Hagen; Batco Homes Inc.; Two-story addition and remodel to existing single-family dwelling, Scope of work includes remodel of kitchen and laundry on first story and additions on first and second story as follows: first story add: 647-square-foot great room and 162-square-foot bathroom and laundry (located in existing garage) and covered porch (585 square feet). second story add: 342-square-foot bedroom and 40-square-foot bathroom and covered deck (83 square feet). Scope also includes new crawl space, 229-square-foot garage addition.

PMT2012-05421; 4727 Broadway; $23,500; 4725 LLC; Kenney Brothers Construction; Construction of 40 lineal feet of wall between rooms labeled 101 and 102 and 36 feet of wall on the south side of room 102 to create a corridor, add floor drains and add two HVAC units.

PMT2012-05442; 5565 Reservoir Road; $142,000; City of Boulder; Keene Concrete Inc.; Entrance improvements for Boulder Reservoir Gateway including north and south kiosks (249 square feet each), utility improvements, parking and roadways, sitework and landscaping.

PMT2012-05748; 2510 N. 47th St.; $26,000; GF 47; Wolski Building and Development; Tenant remodel of 354 square feet for expansion of Boulder Soup Works into adjacent tenant space. Includes replacement of interior light fixtures and new office and storage areas. Freezer installation by separate permit.

PMT2012-05772; 660 Northstar Court; $10,808; Midge Korczak; B.W. Construction; Installation of exterior door and covered stairs on eastern elevation of residence and remodel 153 square feet of lower level.

PMT2012-05838; 1881 Ninth St.; $323,556; Alecta Real Estate; Sand Construction LLC; Suite 110 -- remodel work to create offices, meeting areas and ANSI compliant restrooms for an investment and financial services company.

PMT2013-00004; 20 South Boulder Circle, No. 2304; $19,316; Tierney Heneage; Blu Sky Restoration Contractor; Remove and replace drywall and flooring to repair flood damage in Unit 2304. Includes removal and replacement of fixtures. No MEP.

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Lanham, MD (PRWEB) January 17, 2013

Thompson Creek Window Company, the mid-Atlantics leading home improvement replacement products company, today announced it has been honored with the SmartCEO Future 50 award for a third consecutive year. Baltimore SmartCEO profiles the 50 awarded companies, which represent the areas fastest growing companies based on a combined three-year growth rate of revenue and employees.

Future 50 is SmartCEOs largest and most highly anticipated program of the year has yielded companies that have increased their revenue, growth their staff numbers and expanded to new markets, proving that planning and passion can deliver impressive results. (Smart CEO Future 50 Edition, January 2013)

According to SmartCEO Magazine, These businesses and their executive teams use pure determination and solid business savvy to not only push forward their numbers, but serve and grow the communities in which they operate. We are privileged to share their stories of survival and growth.

We are proud to be a three-time recipient of this award. Our goal is, and always will be 100% total customer satisfaction. Our growth is a result of the business we generate from our satisfied customers and the great feedback they are giving to their friends and neighbors about our company. Our inclusion on this list is validation that we are succeeding in our mission. said Rick Wuest, president of Thompson Creek Window Company.

For a complete list of all winners, visit http://www.smartceo.com.

About Thompson Creek Window Company The Thompson Creek Window Company is a privately owned and family-operated manufacturer and installer of energy-efficient home improvement replacement products. Founded in 1980, Thompson Creek Window Company began as a manufacturer of energy-efficient, maintenance-free vinyl windows. Since that time, Thompson Creek Window Company has evolved into one of the leading specialty home improvement contracting companies in the nation. The companys product mix includes replacement windows and doors, vinyl siding and a clog-free gutter system. Thompson Creek Window Company is headquartered in Lanham, MD with an 80,000 square-foot manufacturing facility in Landover, MD.

About SmartCEO magazine SmartCEO magazine is a regional business publication for leaders of growing companies, providing features, analysis and case studies each month to educate and inspire the Mid-Atlantics thought leaders. SmartCEO magazines 60,000 print and digital readers range from CEOs of young, dynamic companies to established multi-generational family-owned firms.

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Sometimes disaster destroys everything in sight, but often misfortune causes damage here and there.

A pipe bursts and water ruins a corner of your Brazilian cherry wood floor. A windstorm tears off half of the vinyl shingles on one side of the house. Or a fire burns a couple of kitchen cupboards. Home insurance generally covers partial losses such as these. But the extent to which the insurer must go to make everything look just the way you'd like is a thorny issue.

What happens, for instance, when the new siding contrasts with the older, weathered siding? Or you can't find replacement kitchen cupboards that precisely match the others?

"Most commonly we see the question come up with roofs," says Ronald Reitz, president of Quality Claims Management Corp. in San Diego and president of the National Association of Public Insurance Adjusters (NAPIA).

Sometimes insurers propose replacing only the broken shingles. That's a problem if the end result is a roof that looks like a patchwork quilt, Reitz says.

"If your claim is settled properly it should put you back to pre-loss condition," says Art Jansen Jr., CEO of Jansen International LLC in Houston and first vice president of NAPIA.

In other words, Reitz says, the new part shouldn't stick out like a sore thumb; the appearance should be uniform within the line of sight. Inside, that could mean replacing the entire floor of a room even if only a portion needs repair, or repainting all the walls even if only one was damaged.

Matching laws and making a case for full replacement

In some states you have case law or state statutes on your side. In Florida, for example, if replaced items don't match in quality, color or size, the insurance company must make "reasonable repairs or replacement of items in adjoining areas."

Other states, such as Colorado, don't have specific laws on matching. Carriers in some of these states have added non-matching language to policies and introduced endorsements to cover matching.

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By Julianne Dalcanton | January 14, 2013 1:58 pm

This weekend, Australian astronomy faced a horrible setback, as a large wildfire swept through the area housing the Siding Spring Observatory.

Luckily, no lives were lost, and while some support buildings were destroyed (including the fire shed, ironically enough), the damage to the telescopes initially appears to be far less than it could have been, thanks to the efforts of the fire crews. (FYI, Amanda Bauer was doing superb work live-blogging news and images as they became available. Click here and here, for the day of the fire, and the day after as the state of the observatory became clear.).

However, as bad as this was, it wasnt the first time, nor was it the worst. Almost exactly 10 years earlier, Australias Mt. Stromlo Observatory(shown below) was devastated by wildfires, as discussed in this excellent article,where Nobel Laureate Brian Schmidt discusses how at least one of the telescopes threatened at Siding Springs was built as a replacement for one that was lost at Mt. Stromlo.

If you think about it, its clear that the peril to astronomical observatories will continue indefinitely. We typically put optical observatories on mountain peaks, in isolated spots. While there are a few that are sited high enough to be above the tree line (such as Mauna Kea), the majority of smaller facilities are on lower mountains, and are typically surrounded by vegetation. The combination of droughts and fire is inevitable, and sooner or later, another observatory is going to burn.

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Great Day Improvements, LLC, intends to manufacture and offer Stanek brand windows as part of its comprehensive line of high quality home improvement products.

Macedonia, Ohio (PRWEB) January 10, 2013

Great Day Improvements, a nationally recognized residential and commercial remodeler headquartered in Macedonia, Ohio, intends to manufacture and offer Stanek brand windows as part of its comprehensive line of high quality home improvement products.

Steve White, Managing Partner of the company, said, This is one of several initiatives weve executed to transform and expand Great Day Improvements into a one-stop home improvement company for our customers. The Stanek brand has been in existence for 60 years and in terms of quality, it is an excellent complement to our legendary Patio Enclosures brand. Mr. White added, We are excited about the continued growth of our organization and the additional product offering we will be able to extend to our customers.

Last year Great Day Improvements acquired SoftWall Finishing Systems, manufacturer of an acoustically-efficient panelized interior wall finishing system for basements, home theaters, offices, media rooms and bedrooms.

About Great Day Improvements, LLC

Great Day Improvements, LLC is a residential and commercial remodeler that offers a portfolio of home improvement solutions including: Patio Enclosures brand screen rooms, sunrooms, solariums, room additions, design and build construction and EasyRoom DIY sunroom kits; SoftWall Finishing Systems acoustically-efficient interior panelized wall finishing system for basements, home theaters, offices, media rooms and bedrooms; Backyard solutions including awnings, patio covers, decks, railing and fencing; Hardscape solutions including decorative concrete, stamped concrete, patio pavers, concrete overlays, driveway and sidewalk installation and Stanek energy savings solutions including replacement windows, doors, insulation, radiant barriers, solar shades, window film, siding and roofing. Great Day Improvements operates across 28 states, is accredited by the Better Business Bureau and has serviced over 250,000 customers nationwide. For additional information, visit http://www.greatdayimprovements.com.

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The town is seeking pre-applicants for a state grant that could provide families up to $30,000 for major home repairs.

We need to show that theres a need, said Marilee Kenney Hunt, chairwoman of Bridgewaters Community Preservation Committee. If nobodys completing pre-applications, then the state is likely to think that theres no need.

The Community Development Block Grant would provide up to $30,000 each for six families in town, Town Planner Greg Guimond said.

The grant money would cover repairs including but not not limited to electrical, heating and plumbing work, roof or siding repairs, lead paint and asbestos removal, insulation and window replacement, and making a home handicap accessible.

The grants are actually zero-percent loans that would be forgiven after 15 years if the homeowner still met the financial requirements.

Filling out a pre-application does not mean the family would need to follow through with the project, Guimond said, but it would move them to the top of the list if the town wins it.

Bridgewater is working with Norwood to apply for the grant, Guimond said.

There are a lot of things that theyre doing or just finished that we need to do, he said, including downtown facade redevelopment and upgrades to Norwoods water and sewer systems.

The town applied for the grant last year in partnership with Middleboro, but did not receive it, said Hunt, who added that only five or six are given each year statewide. Last year, she added, the town of Norwood received five of the six grants given.

Pre-applications are online at bridgewatercommunitypreservation.org, or in Town Hall, the Academy Building, the public library and senior center.

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An Alberta man is perplexed after thieves made off with a large outhouse from his farm near Edmonton but he doesn't plan to take the crime sitting down.

I think at least four to six guys had to come here to do this two guys? No way they could do this, said Randy Nemirsky, as he stood at the edge of the hole where the outhouse used to stand.

The farm near Lamont, about 60 kilometres east of Edmonton, has been in the family for nearly 90 years. Last summer Nemirsky and his son Nick tore down the original outhouse, which had been built in 1936, and rebuilt it.

We planned this summer to rebuild the old outhouse there and we dug the hole and it was a whole summer project.

The new structure was meant to be a major improvement to the farm and was finished in August. But when the family returned to the property in the fall, they found the outhouse missing, with the hole in the ground and a few scattered boards as the only sign anything had stood there.

I got a phone call [from Nick] He said, 'The outhouse is missing,'" said Nemirsky.

I said, 'What?'

He says the outhouse wasnt just a flimsy structure it was bolted to the ground and weighed between 350 and 450 kilograms. A large picnic table was also taken.

Nemirsky says while the theft may be unusual, its not a laughing matter. Between building, painting and siding the outhouse, he suspects he's out about $1,000.

You spent time building it, and where do you go now?

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