All homeowners pay real estate taxes. You pay real estate taxes to the state, the county, and if you live in Annapolis, you also get the privilege of paying real estate taxes to the city as well.

There are two components as to how the government figures out what you owe. The first is your assessment, which is what the state has determined is the fair market value of your property.

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Steamboat Springs, CO (PRWEB) December 4, 2008 — The Steamboat Springs Chamber Resort Association has announced that ResortQuest Steamboat Vacation Rentals, a property management company in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, has been awarded Gold Certification status in the Chamber’s Sustainable Business Program.

“A great deal of hard work and commitment went into earning this honor”, said ResortQuest Sales and Marketing Director, Katy Martin. “Our team has passionately stepped up to the plate to make it happen.”

The Sustainable Business Certification requires that a business demonstrate a reduction in energy usage, a plan to reduce, recycle and reuse as much of their waste stream as is feasible, and to put in place water conservation practices. Additionally, a comprehensive analysis of policies, practices and purchasing habits is undertaken so that improvements can be identified.

“Perhaps the most notable achievement in ResortQuest’s sustainable business action plan is the program they have put in place for guests to recycle in the units”, said Lyn Halliday, President of Environmental Solutions Unltd LLC and the consultant on the project. “They have overcome many barriers that a large scale property management company faces when implementing an in-unit recycling initiative.”

Each of ResortQuest’s 300+ Steamboat vacation rentals will have recycling receptacles which will be collected daily by a special Green Team. Paper, paperboard, plastics 1-7, glass, tin, and aluminum will all be stored and collected separately from non-recyclable trash in containers and recycling centers provided by the company.

ResortQuest has also started using paper Green-KeyTM electronic keys which are made of renewable resources and are recyclable. Also in the line-up of green initiatives are Thymes Eucalyptus recyclable paper bottles for individual in-room shampoo, conditioner and lotion. They take the place of a multitude of small plastic bottles which generated a great deal of non-recyclable waste. This ski season, ResortQuest is transitioning to Cascades North River recycled tissue paper products and walnut shell kitchen scrubbing sponges. Guest information on sustainable practices is included in the check-in package.

In conjunction with the green housekeeping program, guests are welcomed to their vacation home with a delectable gift of chocolate confectionary created by Yepello Chocolates & Confections, hand-made in Steamboat Springs, Colorado.

“We are proud to partner with Yepello Chocolates not only because their products are exquisite, but because they also employ sustainable business practices by using recycled and recyclable packaging, as well as soy-based colorings,” said Martin. Furthermore, Yepello chocolates use locally grown products, such as local lavender for their Lavender Vanilla truffles, and local honey for their Cashew Honey truffles.

Many of the standard sustainability practices such as reducing their carbon footprint by changing light bulbs to more energy efficient types, improving building efficiencies, purchasing green products, are also now in place at over 300 units managed by ResortQuest Steamboat.

“Our eco quest is something that will be ongoing and we hope to be one of the leaders in our industry in this regard”, said Peggy Rogers, the ResortQuest’s Property Manager at Trappeur’s Crossing Resort, and one of the key people behind the program.

Over 50 businesses in the Yampa Valley have enrolled in the Chamber’s Sustainability Program, launched in 2007. For more information please visit SteamboatChamber.com.

About ResortQuest Steamboat

ResortQuest Steamboat located in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, specializes in providing property management services (including check-in centers, concierge, on-demand shuttle service, housekeeping and maintenance) to select, deluxe lodging properties around the Steamboat Ski Resort base, including the prestigious Torian Plum, Trappeur’s Crossing Resort, Bronze Tree, Meadows at EagleRidge, Cascades Townhomes, Evergreens Townhomes, Ironwood Townhomes, Clock Tower Penthouses, Snow Flower Condominiums and Elk Run Townhomes.

Since 1984, this management company has received the top Service designation and our resorts have been consistently awarded the highest rating of “Excellent” from the independent Condominium Rating Service.

About ResortQuest

ResortQuest, one of the nation’s leading vacation rental hospitality and resort real estate companies, provides a one-stop resource in North America’s premier resort destinations. ResortQuest is the largest marketer and management company of vacation condominiums and home rentals in the U.S., based on a portfolio of over 10,000 vacation rental properties. ResortQuest has local check-in offices at every one of its destinations and full staff on-site to provide the highest service levels to guests. With the inclusion of Partner Affiliates in North America and Europe, ResortQuest now offers over 50,000 vacation rental choices in over 100 destinations world-wide. With over a billion in sales, 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.

For additional information, visit ResortQuest.com or call 1-800-GoRelax.

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Wilsonville, Ore. (Vocus) November 21, 2008 — Costa Pacific Communities recently began construction on the Village Center in its award-winning master-planned community, Villebois, in Wilsonville, Ore.

Based on the intimacy and character of traditional European villages, the bustling Villebois Village Center will be a pedestrian-friendly mix of condominiums, row homes, plazas, apartments, green space and boutique shops and services. The Village Center will include approximately 650 new homes constructed by Costa Pacific Communities as well as several buildings that will feature ground-level retail space with residential above.

Two of Costa Pacific Communities’ newest housing products currently under construction in the Villebois Village Center include the Carvalho Condominiums and the Seville Rows. With direct access to the heart of the community, these new homes offer a carefree lifestyle in both three-story townhome-style and one-level flat designs. Ranging in size from 1,291 to 2,321 square feet, the two home styles boast distinct two bedroom floor plans that feature flexible living space with loft areas and bonus rooms that can be used as additional bedrooms. Homes are priced between $320,000 and $580,000.

“It’s always exciting to see the vision become reality,” said Costa Pacific CEO Rudy Kadlub. “You know you have a great plan when the more you build, the better the place looks.”

Additionally, the Village Center will be home to Piazza Villebois - a lively plaza and dedicated community space for residents to sit and enjoy their morning coffee or spend hours chatting with old friends. Piazza Villebois will also be a location for popular events such as live musical entertainment, a local farmer’s market and other seasonal festivals. With funding from an EPA grant for rainwater management, permeable paving stones line the Piazza and Promenade, connecting the Village Center to the rest of the Villebois community.

The sustainability aspect of the Village Center doesn’t stop at its pavers - all of the homes constructed at Villebois are Earth Advantage-certified and more than 90 percent of the materials from the previous buildings on-site have been recycled. Costa Pacific Communities was also careful to preserve existing trees and incorporate native plants into the landscaping throughout the 42-acre community. This unique juxtaposition gives Villebois the distinctive feel of an established, mature neighborhood, yet it offers the modern-day conveniences and amenities today’s sophisticated buyers desire.

Villebois also gives residents access to more than 160 acres of parks, playgrounds and open space, perfectly suited for enjoying nature and cultivating a true sense of community. A greenway winds through the community and a regional trail system - which includes Tonquin Trail, a 19-mile path linking Wilsonville, Tualatin, and Sherwood, Coffee Lake Wood Trail and the Villebois Greenway Trail - connects Villebois to the surrounding area. The community is also located near Graham Oaks Regional Park and just a few short miles north of Champoeg State Park.

For more information about the Villebois Village Center, please visit: www.Villebois.com or contact Sales and Marketing Manager Andy Green at 866.580.2836 or andy (at) costapacific.com. The sales office is open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays; and Noon to 5 p.m. on Sundays.

About Costa Pacific Communities
Since 1990, Costa Pacific Communities has been building communities up and down the West Coast that enrich the lives of residents. Costa Pacific has been recognized nationally for excellence in design, master planning and marketing and is the most awarded builder/developer in the history of Oregon. Most notably, Costa Pacific received a Gold Nugget Award for Best on the Boards Site Plan for Villebois at the Pacific Coast Builders Conference in 2005. The master planner’s Orenco Station community in Hillsboro, Ore. received the prestigious “Master Planned Community of the Year” award in 1999 from the National Association of Home Builders. Additionally, Costa Pacific has been named Developer of the Year by Oregon’s environmental watchdog group, 1000 Friends of Oregon, and twice been named Oregon’s Builder of the Year by the Oregon Building Industry Association. For more information about Costa Pacific Communities, please visit www.CostaPacific.com.

For all press inquiries, please contact:
Megan Wilber, Marketing Director
The Brick House Project
Phone: 503.525.0223
Email: VilleboisPR@thebrickhouse.com

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Cape Charles, VA (PRWEB) November 21, 2008 — Bay Creek Resort & Club announces a new Preferred Builders Program, a specially selected collection of builders who will offer homes in their exclusive Chesapeake Bay waterfront community. This handpicked collection represents the best homebuilders in Virginia Beach and the Eastern Shore areas. Steeped in traditional designs and craftsmanship but with modern green building and careful environmental considerations, Bay Creek Resort & Club demonstrates its foundational commitment to the natural beauty and uncompromised architectural integrity of Virginia’s Eastern Shore.

Bay Creek Resort & Club is one of the premier golf and marina communities on the east coast, boasting two award winning, 18-hole courses from legendary golfers, Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer. Both courses feature holes along the shores of the Chesapeake, Old Plantation Creek and other natural waterways. The world-class marina is located in the protected harbor of King’s Creek, with deepwater access to the Intracoastal, the Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. Recently named the best marina from Maine to North Carolina, Bay Creek is truly the crown jewel of the Chesapeake Bay region.

The builders who qualify for the Bay Creek Preferred Builders Program represent the highest standards for quality and design, helping carry the distinctive atmosphere and character of historic Cape Charles throughout the community. At the same time, Bay Creek’s preferred builders also meet the community’s rigorous efforts to preserve the quality and integrity of the natural environment. With a unique and sensitive respect for guarding the plant and animal habitats of Bay Creek, each builder shares Bay Creek’s dedication to the future of the area waterways, woodlands and bird watching preserves.

Offering competitive pricing and timely construction, each builder gives notable offers to customers seeking new Cape Charles homes. Like Bay Creek, each builder values the trust of their customers and the opportunity to create a place they will call home. With unmatched customer service, architectural integrity and quality construction, these Preferred Builders ensure that Bay Creek will enjoy the most spectacular homes on the Eastern Shore.

Builders currently featured in Bay Creek’s Preferred Builders Program are Monaco Homes, BRC Homes, Sandi Corp., Boytos & Boytos, Schneider Development and Baymark Construction.

To learn more about Bay Creek Resort & Club and the Preferred Builders program, stop by the Bay Creek Sales & Welcome Center or visit them online at www.BayCreek.net

About Bay Creek Resort & Club:
Bay Creek Resort & Club is an award-winning golf and marina community located on the Eastern Shore of Virginia. Peacefully removed and surrounded by water on all sides, Bay Creek offers residents and guests an experience of a time past, with Victorian designs, an antique railway with dining car service, preserved landmarks and pedestrian access to historic Cape Charles. At the same time, they’ll also enjoy unmatched golf from two of the modern era’s celebrated names, Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus, and a world-class marina with deepwater access to the Chesapeake, the Intracoastal and the Atlantic Ocean.

For more information on Bay Creek Resort & Club, contact the Sales & Welcome Center at:
757.331.8742 or 888-422-9275
www.baycreek.net
3335 Stone Road
Cape Charles, Virginia 23310

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San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua (PRWEB) November 21, 2008 — Ocho Senderos is the newest neighborhood within Costa Dulce; the area is comprised of 21 homesites on 7 acres of tropical wooded terrain just north of Playa Escameca. Ocho Senderos is Spanish for Eight Trails, from the 7 roads that make up the community plus the walking trail that offers direct beach access to Playa Escameca. The neighborhood offers homesites only steps away from the beach in an intimate oceanside setting, while Costa Dulce’s first phase neighborhood, Los Altos, is characterized by its openness, height, and sweeping views of the Pacific.

Tyson J. Harris the on-site managing partner of the development says of the new release: “While Los Altos will always capture the expansive beauty of Costa Dulce, Ocho Senderos offers owners an intimate, serene, tropical setting that is difficult to find anywhere in the world, much more in Nicaragua.”

18 of the 21 homesites remain on the market. Prices of the homesites range from $69,000 to $249,000. Please contact a local real estate agent or Costa Dulce for more information.

CONTACT:
Mark P. Sullivan
info at costadulcenica dot com
NIC # +505.677.1200
U.S. # 678.500.9199

About Costa Dulce
Costa Dulce is an oceanfront residential community located on the southern Pacific coast of Nicaragua between Playa Escameca and Playa Yankee, overlooking Santa Rosa National Park of Costa Rica. Costa Dulce’s international development team is committed to delivering the highest quality, fully-serviced homesites to its clients through sustainable development practices and professionalism throughout the real estate transaction. Costa Dulce’s website is ProNica Development for Costa Dulce Oceanfront Community.

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Sea Colony, Bethany Beach, Delaware (PRWEB) November 10, 2008 — Tennis Magazine ranks Sea Colony - “The Premier Family Beach & Tennis Resort Community” - No. 10 on its list of of the “50 Best U.S. Resorts,” including No. 5 for best instruction.

The publication’s October issue adds national recognition to the list of local, regional and global honors earned by the resort community and its tennis staff.

With 34 tennis courts, including four indoor and 14 Har-Tru clay, and 25 teaching professionals, Sea Colony Tennis, under Tennis Director Dr. Dave Marshall, offers a wide range of camps, clinics and private instruction to tennis players of all ages and skill levels.

In addition to its world-class tennis offerings, Sea Colony, which is professionally managed by ResortQuest Delaware, features a wide variety of amenities including a half mile of private beach, 12 pools (two indoor), fitness centers, year-round security and in-season children’s programs. Accommodations in the resort community, available through ResortQuest, range from oceanfront condos to secluded single families homes and start at $76 per night.

Supported by the Sea Colony homeowners, the tennis program has produced state champions, junior national champions and top collegiate tennis players, while earning kudos from state and regional tennis organizations. Earlier this month in Las Vegas, Nev., the Sea Colony team, captained by Marshall, won its third consecutive USTA League national championship when it won the Men’s 5.5 division.

In May, Tennis Resorts Online, published by former Tennis Magazine Editor Roger Cox, ranked the seaside resort community in Delaware’s Quiet Resorts No. 16 in the world.

About ResortQuest
Since the early 1970s, ResortQuest Delaware has provided leading real estate sales, vacation rental and homeowner association management services to Sea Colony and other fine communities in Delaware’s Quiet Resorts. With three offices on Route 1 in Bethany Beach, ResortQuest Delaware offers comprehensive vacation rental services to more than 980 vacation rental properties in the resort area. In 2007, the realty firm (along with recently acquired Seacoast Realty) handled more real estate transactions in Sussex County than all other companies combined. Its association management division represents the needs of nearly 6,000 homeowners in 43 associations from Lewes to Fenwick Island, Delaware. Based in Destin-Fla., ResortQuest is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Leucadia National Corp. (NYSE: LUK).

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Southampton, Bermuda (PRWEB) November 7, 2008 — In a time when major brands dominate the hospitality scene, it is refreshing that a rare gem like Bermuda’s most award-winning hotel, The Reefs, continues to be family-owned and operated. The Reefs’ President David Dodwell has been with the property for 35 years, and now a new Dodwell generation joins him at the helm. David Dodwell, Jr., a recent graduate of the prestigious Cornell University School of Hotel Administration, is now on board as Director of Rooms.

The father-son team, with the help of Managing Director Ben Tutt, is propelling the renowned hotel into a new era with the addition of The Reefs Club, a private residence club next to the hotel. The Club is scheduled to open in June 2009. With over $65 million being spent on the residences and improvements, including a new kitchen, new restaurants, and new spa, The Reefs will sustain its position as one of the best hotels in the Atlantic and Caribbean.

Mr. Dodwell still maintains a visible presence on a daily basis at the hotel. His devotion is evident as he greets the repeat visitors by name and considers his dedicated staff, many of whom have been with The Reefs for decades, as part of his extended family. The Reefs enjoys a remarkable rate of repeat visitation, making the guests just as loyal as the staff. It is for this reason that Dodwell decided to develop The Reefs Club, which allows hotel devotees and other Bermuda enthusiasts to own real estate at their favorite vacation destination.

“I have spent more than half my life at The Reefs. For me it has been more than a career. Overseeing this hotel is a fierce passion of mine,” Dodwell says. “Our guests take pleasure in feeling at home when they visit, so offering a residence club that provides them with a rare opportunity to own real estate here is the logical next step for The Reefs.”

During its 60-year history, The Reefs has welcomed generations of families. Couples who honeymooned or were married on the property are now seeing their children do the same.

“It was an easy decision to come back to Bermuda and work at The Reefs,” explains David Dodwell Jr. “I had the great fortune of being raised at this resort, so to return in a professional capacity and see the same families visiting, who I essentially grew up with, is truly rewarding.”

The Reefs’ impressive collection of awards and accolades can largely be attributed to this personal touch and family devotion. Recent acknowledgements include:

• Condé Nast Traveler - “Reader’s Choice Award,” 1997-2008 (3rd in the Atlantic 2008)
• Condé Nast Traveler - Gold List: “World’s Best Places to Stay,” 1997-2008
• Forbes Traveler - “400 World’s Very Best Hotels and Resorts,” 2007, 2008/09
• Travel + Leisure - Readers’ Poll “World’s Best - Top Hotels for Service” - Top 10 Hotels in the Caribbean, Bermuda and The Bahamas, 2003-2008
• Travel + Leisure - “500 Greatest Hotels in the World,” 2003-2008

In an effort to synergize The Reefs Club with the hotel, the same staff will be involved with both properties and continue to provide the exceptional service guests have grown accustomed to. Club owners will benefit from exclusive amenities, including an infinity-edge pool, rooftop putting green with Atlantic views, state-of-the-art fitness center, and owners’ lounge. The Reefs’ three fine restaurants and new La Serena Spa with eight treatment rooms will be shared by both properties. Owners may purchase restaurant meal plans to enjoy during their visits.

www.reefsclub.com [The Reefs Club promises to maintain the hotel’s intimacy by offering just 19 two- and three-bedroom residences, all with dramatic ocean views and private hot tubs on the verandas. Residences will be furnished in contemporary Bermudian style and will feature amenities such as flat screen televisions, spa bathrooms, gourmet kitchens, and more. One-tenth ownership starts at $350,000, with flexible and generous use offered.

PR Contact:
Hilary Reiter
435.645.7500 x105
hilary @ deringelliott.com
www.reefsclub.com
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(PRWEB) November 7, 2008 — TheMoveChannel.com, the leading international property portal, announces a number of new properties in Ajman:

• Ajman Tower (£42,460 to £97,430, 1 to 2 bed apartment, white sandy beach stretching 20 miles
• Regent Tower (£76,128, 1 bed apartment, swimming pool, health club, 4 years interest free)

Properties in UAE are unlikely to be an investment opportunity UK investors have considered in the past, so TheMoveChannel.com provides an overview of Ajman.

Location

The emirate of Ajman is one of the seven emirates (states) that comprise the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and is situated along the Persian Gulf.

It is the smallest emirate in the UAE, covering an area of 460 square kilometres (178 square miles) and is located closest to the emirates of Sharjah, Dubai, and Umm Al Quwain.

Ajman also controls Masfut and Manama, two small inland enclaves that are primarily agricultural.

Approximately 95 per cent of the population of the emirate resides in the city of Ajman.

Desert Charms

Ajman is popular with tourists and known for its major cultural and sports activities and for the beautiful buildings that adorn the area.

The emirate has a beautiful stretch of white sandy beach and is a great place to bask in the hot sun and enjoy the crystal clear waters of the Indian Ocean.

Ajman has developed into an entertainment city with luxury facilities and is a great place to shop with a variety of designer boutiques for the fashion conscious. The area also offers a wide range of restaurants, which serve a diverse selection of tempting dishes.

The local attractions in Ajman city include the beautiful old fort, natural harbour and two inland enclaves.

Local Development

The Ajman International Airport, which will host two million passengers per year, has also been announced, and construction will start before the end of the year in the Al Manama area, with airport operations set to start by 2011.

After the success of freehold property in Dubai, Ajman was the second emirate to offer freehold real estate.

Ajman is currently the only emirate in the UAE offering investors of any nationality fully transparent 100 per cent freehold ownership on property, which in turn has attracted a huge number of local and international investors to the area.

This in turn has prompted the Ajman Government to initiate a number of development projects.

Dan Johnson, Managing Director, comments:

“Following in the footsteps of Dubai and Abu Dhabi, Ajman is now attracting tourists and investors to its desert domain.”

For more information on UAE property and the market in general, please visit http://uae.themovechannel.com

Notes to editors:

TheMoveChannel.com is a property website that was founded in 1999 as an online resource for buying, selling and learning about property. It now receives as many as 300,000 visits per month and advertises over 50,000 properties in nearly 90 countries, which are listed by over 500 partner organisations.

For further information as well as images and interview possibilities, please contact:

Dan Johnson
Managing Director
TheMoveChannel.com
0207 952 7650

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Cabo San Lucas, Mexico (PRWEB) November 6, 2008 — Capella Pedregal, Cabo’s hottest new resort and residential community, just got a little hotter. In a new, unprecedented alliance with luxury destination club Ultimate Escapes®, owners at Capella Pedregal now have access to residences at 23 fabulous resort and metropolitan destinations around the globe.
“We are proud and excited to be the first private residence club to partner with a destination club,” said Juan Diaz Rivera, marketing director, Capella Pedregal. “This unprecedented partnership is offering owners at Capella Pedregal an opportunity to build equity by owning real estate in Cabo, while providing them with access to Ultimate Escape’s global portfolio of properties through Ultimate Escapes Developer Affiliate Program - it’s the best of both worlds.”

Amenities at Capella Pedregal include fractional ownership in a luxury Viking yacht at the Capella Yacht Club, access to all of the amenities of the Capella Resort and Spa to open on-site in March 2009 and a prime location on 24 acres of pristine beach. The Ultimate Escapes Developer Affiliate Program is another unique amenity that gives current and prospective owners the opportunity to enjoy vacations at Ultimate Escapes destinations worldwide including luxurious mountain and ski spots such as Deer Valley and Beaver Creek, major metropolitan cities including New York, Paris and London, golf destinations like Tuscany and Scottsdale and beach resorts from Belize to the British Virgin Islands.

“Cabo San Lucas is the most sought after vacation destination for our members,” said Gregg Amonette, senior vice president, Business Development for Ultimate Escapes. “We’re thrilled to align ourselves with a property of this caliber and are confident that Capella Pedregal will become a highly desired destination for our members.”

Set to debut in March 2009, Capella Pedregal is Capella Hotels and Resorts’ preeminent beachfront resort and residential community. Accessed via a private mountainside tunnel, Capella Pedregal will be comprised of a 66-room Capella Resort and Spa, 38 shared-ownership Capella Residences and 11 private, full-ownership Casonas. The only luxury hotel and residence resort with immediate proximity to the world-class Cabo Marina, Capella Pedregal offers its owners and guests unprecedented access to a fleet of luxury Viking sport fishers and cruisers at the Capella Yacht Club. Resort guests and residents will enjoy amenities including a 10,000-square-foot Sylvia Sepielli-designed signature Auriga spa and wellness center; their own personal majordomo; and attendance by Capella’s signature Personal Assistants who are on hand to arrange anything from dining reservations to yacht excursions and access to Cabo’s many attractions.

For more information on Capella Pedregal, please call (866) 956-7222 or visit www.capellacabo.com.

About Ultimate Escapes®:
Ultimate Escapes® is the combination of two powerful brands: Ultimate Resort® and Private Escapes®. Members enjoy access to more than 140 private residences and over 130 affiliated properties in more than 150 locations worldwide. Locations range from chic urban residences to charming beach villas, spacious five-bedroom homes to an 80-foot private yacht. The Ultimate Escapes® brand is about delivering memorable, luxury travel experiences to Members who place great value on spending quality time with their family and friends. Additional information can be found at www.ultimateescapes.com.

Capella Hotels and Resorts serves today’s top-tier travelers and residential property owners and is setting a new standard in the hospitality industry. Capella promises the unique benefits of the finest boutique hotels, including superb architecture and interior design, privacy, individualized service and attention to detail - combined with the amenities and activities of the world’s great luxury hotels and resorts. Capella, led by founder Horst Schulze, is a brand focused on customer choice, and offers choices that no other hotel company in the world can match. Capella is opening world-class properties in gateway cities and high-profile resort destinations around the world, including: Breidenbacher Hof, a Capella Hotel (Düsseldorf, Germany); Capella Bahia Maroma (Riviera Maya, Mexico); Capella Dunboy Castle (Castletownbere, Ireland); Capella Ixtapa (Ixtapa, Mexico); Capella Niseko (Niseko, Japan); Capella Pedregal (Cabo San Lucas, Mexico); Capella Singapore (Sentosa Island, Singapore); Capella Telluride (Telluride, Colorado); and Schloss Velden, a Capella Hotel (Velden, Austria). Learn more at www.capellahotels.com.

MEDIA CONTACTS:
Melissa Pogue/Kathleen Cullinane
Middleton & Gendron, Inc.
(212) 284-9937/(212) 980-9194
mpogue @ mg-pr.com/kcullinane @ mg-pr.com

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West Atlantic City, NJ (PRWEB) November 5, 2008 — New residents have already begun enjoying life at Bayport on Lake’s Bay, the collection of 131 townhomes located along the tranquil shores of Lake’s Bay in West Atlantic City, N.J.

The picturesque bayfront community recently welcomed its first residents with additional homeowners expected to follow in the coming months, according to The Matzel and Mumford Organization, the community’s developer.

“Bayport on Lake’s Bay has celebrated many exciting milestones over the last few months including the June grand opening of our fully-furnished model home and the August debut of the community clubhouse and pool,” notes Glenn Ward, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Matzel & Mumford. “However, nothing ever compares to the excitement that comes with welcoming the first residents.”

“Furthermore, with the summer tourist season over, new homeowners now have the opportunity to casually become acquainted with all that the area has to offer including the shopping, dining and entertainment of Atlantic City,” continues Ward.

Priced from $269,000 to more than $600,000, Bayport’s distinctive townhomes feature expansive living spaces with a large family room or third bedroom and full bath on the first floor, a gourmet island kitchen with a breakfast nook and dining and living areas on the second floor, and a generous master-bedroom suite and second bedroom on the third level. A select number of Quick Move-In homes are currently available.

“Residents of Bayport on Lake’s Bay also enjoy the community’s new clubhouse which features a recreation center with fitness and activity areas and meeting room, as well as an outdoor swimming pool with pool deck that overlook’s Lake’s Bay which is ideal for the warm weather months,” notes Mr. Ward.

For those seeking national retail extravagance, the recently unveiled Pier at Caesars in Atlantic City offers such upscale names as Burberry, Tiffany and Co., Salvatore Ferragamo, Louis Vuitton and many more. The Pier also houses two exciting night spots and an impressive selection of gourmet restaurants by such distinguished restaurateurs as Steven Starr of The Continental and Buddakan. In addition, as a perennial favorite of some of the world’s most famous musicians and comedians, Atlantic City continues to host exciting entertainers year round.

The area is also easily accessible to New York City, Philadelphia, and other points throughout the tri-state area thanks to its proximity to several major state thoroughfares, including the Garden State Parkway, the Atlantic City Expressway, and Routes 40 and 322.

For more information on Bayport at Lake’s Bay, please call 609-484-0096, or visit Matzel & Mumford’s website at www.mmhomes.com.

The Matzel & Mumford Organization is a K. Hovnanian Company.

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