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GuideCX, the Leader in Customer Onboarding Software, Raises $25M in Series B Funding

This funding will help propel GuideCX forward to enhance the customer engagement experience for companies all over the world with best-in-class technology and consulting for new customer onboarding.

After creating and leading the category of Client Onboarding software, GuideCX®, the world’s No. 1 SaaS solution for customer onboarding and implementation, announced a $25M Series B round of funding led by Meritech Capital Partners. Other financing participants include new and previous investors: Album VCPreludeSorenson CapitalEpic Ventures and Orchard Ventures, among others. This investment will accelerate GuideCX’s momentum and solution, giving companies a powerful way to engage their new customers during implementation and onboarding.

“What excites us most about GuideCX is their management team’s focus on enabling faster and higher-satisfaction customer onboarding,” said Paul Madera, cofounder and general partner of Meritech. “During our conversations with GuideCX users, we consistently heard that GuideCX is best in class at improved implementations of new programs with better visibility, understanding and coordination. We are convinced this is a very large market opportunity, and GuideCX is the leader.”

Widely recognized for its strengths in customer engagement, automation and reporting, GuideCX’s customers are creating world-class onboarding experiences and reducing time to value. Since its inception in 2018, GuideCX has changed the way companies approach implementations. In the second half of 2021, companies using GuideCX quadrupled their engagement rate with their customers. Understanding that a low engagement rate is the top cause of failure when implementing a product or service, GuideCX will continue its hyperfocus on providing solutions to enable users to be the best in the world at onboarding and engaging new customers.

GuideCX makes engagement a snap throughout the process by allowing organizations to track progress, make assignments, deliver detailed instructions, provide status updates and review reports on what is and isn’t working well across all projects. The results are dramatic improvements in team bandwidth, project duration and overall satisfaction.

This Series B funding will add resources to further enhance those abilities as GuideCX equips organizations with intelligent automation logic that guides users on how to deliver products and services faster and easier than ever before. Additionally, the GuideCX team will focus on adding hundreds of managed integrated partners into its ecosystem, making its data available for companies to leverage with their existing tech stacks such as CRMs, business intelligence systems, CSM solutions, support ticketing platforms, internal chat tools and more.

“It goes without saying that this funding will help us bring customer onboarding to the next level, especially as we recognize that the main challenge implementation managers continue to face is engagement from those that they are trying to serve,” said Peter Ord, founder and CEO of GuideCX. “Helping teams improve this communication will always be our guiding principle, which is why we will continue to work at achieving our goal of reaching 100%, across-the-board engagement with all external participants.

“We want our customers to be excited for what’s to come and know that there isn’t another group of people in the world more focused on how to make the life of implementation teams, customer onboarding managers, technical setup specialists, design center consultants, and all those who use GuideCX easier, less anxiety-ridden and more enjoyable, because everyone stays on the same page while getting work done faster,” Ord said.

To learn more about GuideCX funding and growth, visit guidecx.com/news/series-b/. To quadruple onboarding and implementation engagement, try GuideCX free for 14 days at GuideCX.com.

ABOUT GUIDECX
GuideCX® is a client onboarding and project management platform that keeps your clients at the center of every project by providing complete visibility into the work. Invite everyone to the project – internal resources, customer teams and third-party vendors. Guide each step and stay on track with automated tasks, reminders and updates. Engage teams by enabling them to interact with the project in the way they prefer. They can complete tasks, view status, send updates, make notes and more – through the portal, the mobile app or email. GuideCX helps you deliver projects faster with fewer issues and accelerate time to value for your customers. For more information, visit GuideCX.com.

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Isola Communities Begins Vertical Construction at Peralta Vista in Mesa, Arizona

Peralta Vista is Isola’s First Build For Rent Community in Arizona

Isola Communities, a premier Seattle-based, multifamily property developer, has begun vertical construction at Peralta Vista, its first Build for Rent community.

The first phase of vertical construction will include the leasing office and resident clubhouse in addition to 25 homes and 2 garages. The remaining 110 homes and 8 garages will be constructed over another four phases of construction, with a Grand Opening anticipated for Fall 2022 and the community expected to be fully completed in early 2023. 

“We’re very happy to get vertical construction underway at Peralta Vista,” said Isola Communities Partner Jeff LePage. “There has been a lot of anticipation surrounding our new communities, both from inside and outside the organization. So, it’s been wonderful to see that first building being framed, and we’re looking forward to the community taking shape.”

Located on North Ellsworth Road north of East University Drive, Peralta Vista’s location offers residents easy highway access as well as plenty of opportunities for shopping, dining, and outdoor recreation within a short drive. The community is spread out over approximately 14 acres and it includes a mix of open one-bedroom, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom homes in addition to amenities like a heated swimming pool, dog park, fitness center, and grilling stations.

“We also have three more Build for Rent communities in the Phoenix area that are underway,” added Isola Communities Partner Harry Nayyar. “It won’t be long before we start vertical construction on those communities as well. The next couple of years will be very exciting as our involvement in the area’s residential development continues to grow.”

About Isola Communities

Established in 2008, Isola Homes and its affiliated companies have focused on providing beneficial housing solutions to the communities in which they build. Its homes are designed to enhance each neighborhood’s livability and accessibility. After the company’s expansion into apartment building in 2015 under Isola Communities, it successfully completed four apartment projects. Presently, Isola Communities has 10 multifamily buildings coming soon to 8 different Seattle neighborhoods as well as one near the University of Washington Tacoma. Additional information about Isola Communities and its affiliates can be found at isolacommunities.com

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Drive Rite Academy Announces Grand Opening of Staten Island Office

The office is located at 1567 Richmond Road, Staten Island, New York.

Drive Rite Academy is pleased to announce the grand opening of its highly anticipated new office on Staten Island.

Drive Rite Academy is a popular state licensed driving school located in New York, boasting multiple locations in Brooklyn. The company offers an innovative approach to driving that focuses on a wide range of knowledge and skills that fully prepare students for independent driving. Drive Rite Academy is widely known for its up-to-date proven methods and focus on relevant issues and risk factors that drivers face today.

In the company’s most recent news, Drive Rite Academy has opened yet another location in New York, this time on Staten Island. The office is located at 1567 Richmond Road and is open on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday to ensure students have equitable access to its services during weekends.

“Many of our clients are young adults who are busy with school, extra-curricular activities, and part-time jobs during the week,” says a spokesperson for the company. “This is why we made the decision to close on Wednesdays and, instead, open our Staten Island driving school on Saturdays to make sure all students can access our services. We welcome anyone who is looking for convenient scheduling options, online resources, and advanced in-car training.”

What truly sets Drive Rite Academy apart from its competitors, however, is its remarkable range of program offerings to suit the needs of all students, including:

• Beginner driving lessons
• Teen driving lessons
• Road test services
• Foreign driver’s license
• Refresher lessons
• License holders – highway driving
• Virtual reality driving
• Spanish driving lessons
• Car for Road test
• And much more!

For more information about Drive Rite Academy, please visit https://driveriteny.com/.

About Drive Rite Academy

Drive Rite Academy is a respected driving school with locations across New York, including Queens, Brooklyn, and Staten Island. The company’s mission is to influence as many people as possible to become the best drivers they can possibly be, with a vision to ensure the safety of everyday drivers.

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JD Bancshares, Inc. Announces Stock Repurchase Plan

JD Bancshares, Inc. (OTCQX:JDVB) (the “Company”) today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized a share repurchase plan under which the Company may repurchase up to $2.5 million of its outstanding shares of common stock through December 31, 2022.

“The announced share repurchase plan is part of a broader capital allocation strategy and demonstrates our confidence in the Company’s continued performance. We believe this is an attractive use of capital and takes steps toward creating long-term value for our investors” said Bruce W. Elder, President and CEO.

Under the repurchase program, repurchases can be made from time to time using a variety of methods, including open market purchases, all in compliance with the rules of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and other applicable legal requirements. The Company’s decision and timing to repurchase its shares will depend on a variety of factors, including the ongoing assessment of the Company’s capital position and needs, the market price of the Company’s common stock, general market conditions and other strategic considerations, as determined by management. The repurchase program may be suspended or discontinued at any time.

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “likely,” “anticipates,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” and similar expressions are used to identify these forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the Company’s intent to repurchase, from time to time, its common stock. These statements are based on management’s current expectations and beliefs and are subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances. Actual results may vary materially from those expressed or implied by the statements in this press release due to any number of factors, including those discussed in the release, as well as the risks, uncertainties and other factors to which the Company may be exposed. The “forward-looking statements” included in this press release are made only as of the date of this release. The Company does not have, and does not undertake, any obligation to publicly update any “forward-looking statements” to reflect subsequent events or circumstances, and the Company expressly disclaims any such obligation, except as required by law or regulation.

JD Bancshares, Inc. (OTCQX:JDVB) trades on the OTCQX Best Market. Companies meet high financial standards, follow best practice corporate governance, demonstrate compliance with U.S. securities laws, and have a professional third-party sponsor introduction. Investors can find current financial disclosure and Real-Time Level 2 quotes for the Company on otcmarkets.com.

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AMAZON WORKER INJURIES ON THE RISE IN PHILADELPHIA FACILITIES

Injured in an Amazon Warehouse Accident Can Call a Amazon Workers’ Compensation Attorney in Philadelphia, PA

Workers at Amazon warehouses and distribution centers in Pennsylvania are substantially more likely to be seriously injured than employees at other businesses.

Despite Amazon being one of the world’s largest and most profitable businesses, it is also one of the most dangerous places to work when compared with similar businesses. The nation’s second largest private employer, Amazon’s serious injury rate for its employees is almost double that for other companies.

Amazon warehouses in Pennsylvania had over twice the number of serious injuries as other companies’ warehouses from 2017 through 2020, according to a recent study. Many of these injuries occur in Amazon warehouses or Amazon distribution centers, where the company emphasizes speed, quota fulfillment, long hours, few breaks and laboring through illness and weather extremes. The injuries are on the rise: Overall serious injury rates among Amazon workers ticked up in Pennsylvania during the past year.

Amazon’s workplace environment contributes to the high rate of employee injuries, and natural disasters have also played a role. During the devastating tornadoes that ravaged the Midwest in December, multiple workers were killed and many more injured in an Amazon warehouse near Edwardsville, Illinois. Other injuries are caused during renovations and construction. In July 2021, a 29-year-old worker was crushed to death while working on a crew constructing a new Amazon facility in North Philadelphia.

“Employees hurt in workplace accidents are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits, even if they are employed temporarily, part-time or seasonally,” says workers’ compensation attorney Larry Pitt, founder of Larry Pitt & Associates. “Amazon is the second largest private employer in the US, with one of the richest people on earth leading it. By comparison, the largest private US employer, Walmart, has an injury rate less than half that of Amazon. Yet, Amazon routinely refuses to address the root causes of the problem or pay workers’ comp claims for its injured employees. Fighting to recover benefits for workers hurt on the job is one of the only ways to hold Amazon accountable.”

According to a recent investigative report from The Philadelphia Inquirer (https://www.inquirer.com/business/amazon-warehouse-jobs-injuries-pennsylvania-20210708.html?outputType=amp), from 2017 through 2020, Amazon warehouses in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware reported higher rates of injuries that caused employees to miss work or be moved to alternative light-duty, compared to injury rates at non-Amazon warehouses. This data was provided by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and compiled by the Washington Post. In some Pennsylvania counties, such as Bucks and Philadelphia, Amazon’s serious injury rates were more than double those at warehouses run by other companies.

Last year, Amazon warehouses in Pennsylvania reported 7.2 serious incidents for every 100 employees working full time for a year. By comparison, non-Amazon warehouses in Pennsylvania had a serious injury rate of 3.9 per 100 full-time workers in the same period.

“Pennsylvania’s serious injury rate at Amazon warehouses is almost double that of other employers in our state, and worker injuries at Pennsylvania’s Amazon facilities are higher than at Amazon facilities in surrounding states,” Pitt says. “We have a serious problem.”

Some of the most common Amazon workplace injuries include repetitive stress to the back, neck and hands—everything from ruptured discs to muscle damage, tendonitis and carpal tunnel syndrome. Head and spine injuries, broken bones, heart attacks and other catastrophic injuries, and even deaths, have also been reported. Pitt says even when the employee complies with requirements for timely reporting their job-related injuries, Amazon frequently denies responsibility or minimizes benefits unjustly.

“Railroading loyal workers hurt while producing profit for the company is outrageous but, unfortunately, business as usual for Amazon,” Pitt says. “Fighting this aspect of Amazon culture is the only way to change the dire statistics.”

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Injured in an Amazon Warehouse Accident? Call Our Amazon Workers’ Compensation Attorney in Philadelphia, PA

With 40 years’ experience handling workers’ compensation claims throughout Pennsylvania, Larry Pitt & Associates is ready to help if you have been injured in an Amazon warehouse or distribution center. Learn your rights by calling 888-PITT-LAW or 877-748-8539 or online at https://www.larrypitt.com/contact/.

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Hungry Howie’s Bakes Up Aggressive Multi-Unit Franchise Growth Strategy

The National Pizza Chain Launches New Incentive Programs for New Franchisees

Hungry Howie’s, the originator of Flavored Crust® pizza, announced today the roll out of its new franchise incentive program to promote accelerated unit growth in 2022. Offering bold incentives for a limited-time, Hungry Howie’s new aggressive development strategy is designed for multi-unit operators who are looking for a slice of the dynamic quick-service pizza sector.

Since its humble beginnings in 1973 as a hamburger stand turned takeout and delivery pizzeria in the Detroit suburb of Taylor, Hungry Howie’s has become a top pizza franchise. With more than 535 stores in 21 states, the pizza brand aims to expand its national footprint by signing at least 10 more franchisees and grow by 10% in 2022.

For those interested in expanding their portfolio with a leading brand in the $46 billion pizza industry, Hungry Howie’s is offering investors up to $150,000 in free royalties for three or more locations as part of its brand-new Strategic Growth Partner franchise incentive program. See franchising.hungryhowies.com for full program terms and conditions.

“There is a tremendous franchise growth opportunity for Hungry Howie’s and there is no better time to join,” said Steve Clough, Director of Franchise Development at Hungry Howie’s. “This is the first time in the brand’s history that we have introduced a program this aggressive. The Michigan-based pizza brand has continuously been recognized as one of the nation’s top pizza chains and with record-breaking sales numbers, a strong customer base, proven success in our business model; Hungry Howie’s is primed for national multi-unit growth expansion. We’ll be looking to partner with multi-unit operators who have a passion for the brand, strong business acumen, and proven restaurant industry experience.”

For more information about franchising opportunities at Hungry Howie’s, please visit https://franchising.hungryhowies.com/ or contact Hungry Howie’s Director of Development Steve Clough at sclough@hungryhowies.com.

About Hungry Howie’s Pizza
Founded in 1973, Hungry Howie’s Pizza is a national pizza franchise that is loyal to its tradition of providing delicious, high-quality, and original Flavored Crust® pizzas including eight flavors: butter, butter cheese, Cajun, garlic herb, onion, ranch, sesame, and Asiago cheese. Its menu features oven-baked calzone-style subs, Howie Breads®, crisp & cool salads, and flavored wings that create a unique and irreplaceable position in the pizza market. Starting in Taylor, MI, Hungry Howie’s Pizza has grown to over 535 locations in 21 states across the U.S.

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ARMORTHANE HELPS MORE COATING BUSINESSES GROW THEIR BRAND THROUGH MARKETING ASSISTANCE

Leading Springfield-based spray coatings company, ArmorThane, update their resources of coating marketing to help businesses in the industry enhance their customer engagement

The team ArmorThane is reiterating their commitment to supporting customers to grow their brand by providing them with extensive marketing assistance as the company recently updated its library of spray coating marketing, coatings marketing, polyurea marketing, and bedliner marketing resources to include the latest tips, quality videos produced in their new state-of-the-art recording studio, and high-quality footage recorded with their squad of 4k high-tech drones. Led by passionate entrepreneur, Garry Froese, ArmorThane has grown over the years to become the preferred source of coating chemical and equipment, exporting to large dealers in different parts of the world.

A recent report by Grand View Research put the size of the global industrial coatings market size at $85.01 billion in 2021. Experts have also projected the market to exceed $107.15 billion in value, driven by the increasing usage of refinish coatings for automotive maintenance, repair, and aftermarket painting. In a related development, the industry has witnessed increased competition in recent times as more brands emerge to deliver solutions to customers worldwide. Consequently, it has become imperative for coating companies to step up their game and embrace top-notch marketing techniques and solutions, which is where ArmorThane aims to be of help through their range of resources.

ArmorThane specializes in developing, manufacturing, and distributing top-quality protective coatings, as well as the design and fabrication of commercial application equipment. The decision to offer coating marketing is inspired by the drive to ensure ArmorThane and its applicators remain a common name in the coatings industry. In addition to offering free assistance to help customers stay competitive, ArmorThane also has a private blog network, which is constantly updated, currently having more than 200 blogs.

For more information about ArmorThane and the range of solutions offered, visit – https://www.armorthane.com/. ArmorThane can also be found across social media, including Facebook and Twitter.

About ArmorThane

ArmorThane was founded by Garry Froese in 1989 and has grown to become a multi-national company with facilities in the U.S. and Canada. The company specializes in the development, manufacturing, and distribution of top-quality protective coatings, as well as the design and fabrication of commercial application equipment. ArmorThane offers both spray coatings and roll-on applications for a plethora of products including pure and specially-formulated hybrid polyurethane and polyurea, with a dealer network that continues to expand as extensive new product research and development opens the door to new market applications.

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Biometrics-as-a-Service Market is Expected to Reach USD 6,291.7 Million By 2028

Biometrics-as-a-Service Market Size – USD 1,588.3 Million in 2020, Market Growth – CAGR of 18.70%, Market Trends – Extensive adoption of smartphones.

The growing popularity of e-commerce, cloud based services, and digitalization are propelling the growth of the Biometrics-as-a-Service.

The global biometrics-as-a-service market is forecast to reach USD 6,291.7 Million by 2028, according to a new report by Reports and Data. Biometric security services are an increasingly popular commercial security option. They provide advantages such as strong security through accurate validation of an organization. This authentication is based on a range of biometric qualities such as facial recognition, fingerprint scans, iris recognition, and vein pattern recognition. Biometric systems are an effective system to secure the public and private offices to keep track of attendance, authentication, access control time, and others. Biometric systems provide more accurate identification, lowering the risks of security breaches. Using such a security system, access is granted only by biological characteristics like iris scans or fingerprints, which are difficult to duplicate. Thus, the system provides more accurate information, which helps with security as well as accountability. Logging activity through a biometric system helps connect employees with specific actions or events that can be referred to in any future case of a security breach.

Key participants include Leidos Holdings, Inc., Gemalto N.V. (3M Cogent), NEC Corporation, Fujitsu Ltd., ImageWare Systems, Inc., BioEngagable Technologies Pvt. Ltd, Mobbeel Solutions, S.L.L., M2SYS Technology – KernellÓ Inc., SIC Biometrics, Precise Biometrics, BioID AG, IriTech, Inc., IDEMIA France SAS, Aware, Inc., and Fulcrum Biometrics, LLC., among others.

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Further key findings from the report suggest

• Among the technologies, the fingerprint recognition accounted for the largest market share of ~31% in the year 2018. Fingerprint identification is based on different patterns of human fingers, which are unique among all individuals. It is the easiest and most convenient way of identifying a person. The primary advantage of the fingerprint identification method is that the fingerprints pattern remains the same for a person throughout the life of an individual, making it a reliable means of human identification.
• The iris recognition technology is forecasted to witness a higher growth rate of 23.7% during the forecast period. The characteristics of an iris are significantly unique for each and can be recognized from a distance. That’s why it is difficult to be forged. As compared to the false acceptance rate and the false rejection rate of other biometric modalities, this method is remarkably lower. In such a way, it becomes the most secure authentication technology and has been used in financial institutes, borders, hospitals, and several sensitive projects.
• The mobile applications accounted for the largest market share of ~27% in the year 2018. In smartphones today, fingerprint recognition has become accessible for users. Various banks have integrated this feature into their mobile banking application. The fingerprint sensor, also called touchID in iPhones, can be combined to unlock the banking app and authorize payments. This added layer of security reduces the risks of the password getting hacked. As the user does not have to remember the password, it is more convenient and user-friendly.
• North America held the largest market share of ~29% in the year 2018. With the growing proliferation of mobile devices in the region, the demand for biometrics technology is expected to boom in the coming years. The broader acceptance of mobile transactions will provide the manufacturers with opportunities to make design changes to incorporate biometric features.

To identify the key trends in the industry, click on the link below: https://www.reportsanddata.com/report-detail/biometrics-as-a-service-market

For the purpose of this report, Reports and Data have segmented into the global Biometrics-as-a-Service market on the basis of technology, component, applications, system type, industry vertical, and region:

Technology Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion; 2018-2028)

• Facial Recognition
• Fingerprint Recognition
• Voice Recognition
• Palm Recognition
• Iris Recognition
• Others

Component Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion; 2018-2028)

• Solutions
• Services

System Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion; 2018-2028)

• Unimodal Biometric Systems
• Multimodal Biometric Systems

Applications Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion; 2018-2028)

• Site Access Control
• Time Recording
• Mobile Application
• Web and Workplace
• Others

Industry Vertical Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion; 2018-2028)

• Government and Defense
• Healthcare and Life Sciences
• Law Enforcement
• Human Resources
• Retail and E-commerce
• IT and Telecommunication
• Banking, Financial services, and Insurance (BFSI)
• Others

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Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion; 2018-2028)

• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• MEA
• Latin America

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Stunning Sun Valley Compound Where Marilyn Monroe Starred In ‘Bus Stop’ Is For Sale

In 1956, Marilyn Monroe got her first chance to step outside her dumb blonde stereotype with a dramatic role in ‘Bus Stop.’ The Sun Valley, Idaho compound where ‘Bus Stop’ was filmed is for sale and featured this week at TopTenRealEstateDeals.com.

“Sun Valley Compound Marilyn Monroe Starred In ‘Bus Stop’”

Blonde Bombshell Marilyn Monroe was one of Hollywood’s greatest sex symbols, still a beauty icon decades after her 1962 suicide. Her career as a top-billed star lasted just ten years, but her films grossed over $200 million (equivalent to $2 billion today) and she took home the Golden Globe for Best Actress for her performance in ‘Some Like it Hot.’ She was known for playing “dumb blondes” for comedic effect, but the woman behind the character was a far more nuanced individual. In 1956’s ‘Bus Stop’, directed by Pulitzer Prize-winner Joshua Logan, Monroe got her first chance to step outside the stereotype with a dramatic role. She studied at The Actor’s Studio to prepare for the film, which became both a critical and commercial success.

sprawling Idaho estate that served as one of ‘Bus Stop’s’ main locations has been listed for sale at $15.99 million. Located in Sun Valley, Idaho, the twelve-acre property includes the main house, a guest house, and a barn set up for entertaining. It is the guesthouse that once played host to Marilyn Monroe, portrayed as “Grace’s Diner” as well as the location for several other films. The 2000-square-foot guesthouse features two beds, two-and-a-half baths, and lots of old Hollywood history. The nearby “party barn” is a 3000-square-foot event space that features a magnificent dormitory, a fully fitted kitchen, a living area, one-and-a-half baths, a terrace, a conservatory, and several heated garages.

The main house is a beautifully designed 6000-square-foot modern craftsman with five bedrooms, five and a half bathrooms, a study, and a spacious open floor plan that connects the living and dining areas. The home’s two levels and prominent windows showcase the spectacular mountain views. The home features warm mahogany wood accents and multiple stone fireplaces, a three-car garage, an outdoor hot tub, a huge fire pit, and several terraces with water features. Breathtaking views of Bald Mountain, as well as the Smokey and Boulder Mountains, are visible from all three of the estate’s units. An artificial lake completes the property’s serene look and feel. Private and secluded, the estate is located far from the hustle and bustle of the city but close to the famous ski slopes of Sun Valley.

Sun Valley was developed in the 1930s by W. Averell Harriman, chairman of the Union Pacific Railroad, as America’s first ski resort, in order to attract more passengers for his train cars. Best known for its alpine ski area at Bald Mountain, the challenging slopes, substantial vertical drop, and lack of wind make “Baldy” one of the world’s best ski mountains, while nearby Dollar Mountain provides gentler slopes for novices and was the site of the world’s first chair lift.

The region has been a seasonal haven for celebrities since the days of Hollywood’s Golden Age when Harriman used the celebrities to bring publicity to the new ski town. Visitors included Ernest Hemmingway (who wrote ‘For Whom the Bells Tolls’ while staying at the Sun Valley Lodge), Gary Cooper, Clark Gable and Errol Flynn. It continues to draw notables to this day, with Arnold Schwarzenegger, Bruce Willis, Ashton Kutcher, Clint Eastwood, Demi Moore, and Tom Hanks owning vacation homes in the area.

The listing is held by Engel & Völkers Sun Valley in Ketchum, Idaho.

For more celebrity home news and celebrity home video tours, visit TopTenRealEstateDeals.com.

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LOCAL RECORDS OFFICE INVESTIGATES HOW TO GET THE BEST DEALS FROM PRIVATE SELLERS

Local Records Office in Bellflower, California researched how homebuyers can get the best deals from private sellers across SoCal. Many online homebuyers have been asking questions on how to get the best deals yet make sure the seller is legit. A terms deal is a deal where the seller is willing to participate in the financing. This could be an owner carry, a lease option, a subject to, or any other method of buying a home without getting a traditional or bank loan. This is becoming increasingly important for many buyers in real estate because they have the opportunity to grow personal portfolios and it becomes harder to get conventional financing. It is because of these types of deals that I have been able to build a large rental portfolio.

The professionals at the Local Records Office researched how buying a home and security go hand in hand. This makes potential homebuyers a lot more comfortable to take the next step in the home buying process.

Local Records Office Works Directly With the Homeowner to Secure Selling Process

It is important that you are talking to someone that is really motivated to sell their house for them to be open to this type of creative offer. For this reason, it is important that you deal directly with the owner and that you take some time to qualify their motivation before you spend too much time with them. For the purpose of this article, I am going to assume that you are marketing for sellers to call you and that your phone is ringing with seller leads. If you are unsure how to get sellers to call you be sure to check out our blog or our bi-weekly videos on YouTube and Vimeo. 

I believe it is always best to answer the phone. If you cannot answer the phone, be sure that you have a very pleasant outgoing message so that people feel welcome to leave a message. Here is a sample of how your phone call should sound: 

You: Thanks for calling this is Carlos 

Seller: Yea… I saw a sign on the side of the road that says you buy houses. 

You: Yes, do you have a house for sale? 

Seller: I do 

You: Awesome. Go ahead and tell me a little about your house. 

Seller: The house has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. I just recently painted the living room this really cool blue color. I have also recently painted clouds on the ceiling in my kid’s rooms. They seem to like it.

You: Sounds like a wonderful house why in the world are you considering selling? 

Seller: I lost my job a few months ago and am starting to fall behind on the loan. The house is worth around $225,000. 

You: I am sorry to hear that. How much do you think your house is worth? 

Seller: See that is the problem. I owe too much to sell it. I still owe $120,000 

You: That’s ok. And your payments are how much? 

Seller: $825 

You: Does that include taxes and insurance? And is it a fixed-rate loan? 

Seller: Yes, and yes 

You: I would be interested in coming out and taking a look at the house. Can I do that? 

Seller: Sure. When would you like to see it? 

You: I have a little flexibility. Are you the only owner or is someone else on title with you. 

Seller: My wife 

You: What day is it best to meet? 

You: Ok, which is best; Wednesday or Thursday at 6 pm? 

Seller: Thursday works better.

The Home Seller Might Still Owe on the Home 

There are a few things the Local Records Office points out here. It does not matter what they say about the house when you ask them about it, what is important is that you use this to start the conversation. Your screening process starts with one very important question. “Why are you considering selling?” The answer to this will tell you if you want to move on with the conversation or not. If they give you a reason that makes you think they are motivated then you need to dig into the details of their current loan. 

Be Direct

You don’t need to follow this script word for word and honestly, the conversation may take you in a different direction but I wanted you to see how a typical conversation might go. It is important to get as much information about their loan as you can. If it appears they are motivated enough to say yes to a creative offer and you can think of a solid exit strategy then it makes sense to go meet with them. 

You will of course want all decision-makers there, so it is important to make sure everyone that is on title can make your appointment. Finally, it is a good idea to offer a few suggested times so it appears that you are busier than you really are. If you are busy you are in demand which will help make them want to work with you now go get that phone to ring.

Offering Sellers Security

By offering sellers security and a straight answer you get straight to the facts. The reality is that home sellers just want to get rid of the property with all the unnecessary steps that modern real estate agents nowadays do.

Local Records Office Property History Report

The Local Records Office brings together home sellers and homebuyers. The $94.00 property history report that the Local Records Office creates for any property and or home educates potential homebuyers if the asking price is right. The buyer is able to view the history of the property from when it was first constructed. The list includes demographics, foreclosure activity, and much more. With this information, clients can see if there was any major renovation on the property. The entire process usually takes under 21 business days. 

Media Contact
Company Name: Local Records Office
Contact Person: Roberto Romero
Phone: 1 (800) 790-0721
Address:2202 S. Figueroa St. #406
City: Los Angeles
State: CA 90007
Country: United States
Website: https://www.local-records-office.org/


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