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A proud company who provides 100% customer satisfaction while working toward increasing fire safety awareness

Warren, MI--Dryer Vent Wizard is a dryer vent service company who also works to increase public awareness of the prevention of clothes dryer fires. Poor maintenance is the leading cause of over 15,000 dryer fires annually, in the U.S. To increase awareness of dryer vent safety, Dryer Vent Wizard technicians take the time to educate their customers on dryer fire prevention and energy savings with proper dryer exhaust maintenance.

Dryer Vent Wizard takes pride in the quality of their work and customer service, striving to meet the goal of 100% customer satisfaction. They are looking forward to opening more franchises throughout the US and they welcome inquiries from people interested in owning a DVW franchise. Each franchise is owned and operated locally in a market in which they serve.

Dryer Vent Wizard (DVW), Dry Clothes, Safe Homes is a national franchise company specializing in dryer fire prevention and dryer vent repair, replacement and alterations. They were founded in 2004, by David Lavalle in Boston, Massachusetts. DVW is headquartered in Warren, Michigan with over 50 franchise locations in the U.S.

Dryer Vent Wizard offers dryer vent cleaning, dryer vent repair, and dryer vent installations. The franchise includes all training, start-up cash and equipment needed. Fill out the form here http://www.dryerventwizard.com/franchising.htm and one of their franchise managers will soon be in touch with you to explore this franchise opportunity further.

As you consider your real mutual fund estate and REIT investments, it is important to take a closer look at many of the offerings out there. This article will focus on Cohen & Steers Realty Shares Instl (CSRIX).

Fund Profile

Cohen & Steers Realty Shares Instl holds 605 million dollars in assets that are in the service and manufacturing sectors. There is a minimum investment of $3,000,000 to be a part of his fund that holds 51 stock assets.

Fund Performance and Ratings

Cohen & Steers Realty Shares Instl is moving up the ratings on the market. Now at a 4-star this is one of those funds that are going in the right direction. Currently it rates as an above average return and average risk investment avenue.

Where Does it Invest?

Cohen & Steers Realty Shares Instl focuses it's spending on stocks that are in the financial services and manufacturing sector. The majority of the assets are in the financial services sector (97.22%) with only a small portion in manufacturing (2.78%).

Who's in Charge?

Jon Cheigh is the manager of this fund. Cheigh is a senior vice president for Cohen & Steers. He is also the portfolio manager of their U.S. real estate securities portfolios. Cheigh joined the Cohen & Steers family in 2005. Prior to that time he spent time with Security Capital Research & Management as well as InterPark and Urban Growth Property Trust.

How does it Choose Investments?

The holdings in the Cohen & Steers Realty Shares Instl portfolio tend to be in the middle value market stocks, with the majority of their stock purchases being those that are in the value to blended fields. Since they are focused on stocks, there is more of a risk to this type of fund, but with wise purchases on the part of the fund, there is also opportunity for great growth.

What's in the Portfolio?

Among the entities in the Cohen & Steers Realty Shares Instl fund are Simon Property Group Inc, Public Storage, Vornado Realty Trust, Equity Residential, Boston Properties Inc, Federal Realty Investment Trust, Host Hotels & Resorts Inc, Regency Centers Corporation, Ventas Inc. and Nationwide Health Properties, Inc.

Adding to Your Portfolio

Cohen & Steers Realty Shares Instl is not for most investors. This is a fund that is more at the institutional level, requiring major capitol to buy into the fund ($3,000,000 minimum).

With that said, if you do have the funding for this type of investment, you should always make sure you make a well educated decision before making such a purchase. In this case you can analyze the fund more deeply and see return statements that help you gauge whether it is the right purchase for you through REITBuyer.com. REITBuyer.com is the first and only online brokerage that specializes in REITs and real estate mutual funds. That means not only can you buy and monitor your purchases through them, but you will also be able to get specialized research and news features that will keep you on the top of your investment market.

REIT Buyer.com, a full service online information resource dedicated to assisting investors who are interested in learning more about Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), Real Estate Mutual Funds and how to invest in them. Visit http://www.reitbuyer.com to learn more.

Bob Brabb announced that "The Grosse Pointe Board of REALTORS will once again be hosting an free informational meeting for the public regarding property tax assessments and the appeals process.

There will be a panel presentation by the Board of Review and Grosse Pointe Assessor.  Seating is limited and there is no need to RSVP, but we do encourage you to arrive early to secure a seat.

 To download a flyer for this event, please click here.

http://www.gpbr.com/PDFs/PropertyTaxSeminar2009.pdf

For more information on adjusting your taxes, a free market analysis or for Homes for Sale in Grosse Pointe:

Bob@BrabbTeam.com (313)884-4646

http://www.HomesforSaleGrossePointe.com

About Bob Brabb and Homes for Sale Grosse Pointe:  Brabb is a Realtor with Sine & Monaghan GMAC Grosse Pointe specializing in working with "Grosse Pointe Homes" and Investors. 

Brabb is an International speaker and works to help people negotiate their mortgages ("Short Sales").  As a Professional Real Estate Consultant in Grosse Pointe Brabb has his GRI & CRS.  Licensed in 1983 and an investor he helps buyers and sellers with their Real Estate Transactions.

When it comes to real estate investing, many people look around the United States for opportunities to invest in the next apartment, condominium or commercial real estate project. Many of them don't want to buy property outright, but would prefer to purchase a share in a property project. This can be done through a REIT or real estate investment trust. A REIT is much like a mutual fund for real estate investing. A number of shareholders put funds into the system and a real estate management or real estate development company uses that money to build and operate real estate ventures.

It could be an apartment complex or shopping complex that is being run. As the property makes money through rent and leases, the shareholders get a portion of that money back through dividends. By law, REITs must give at least 90 percent of their profit back to the shareholders. That is potential for a great return on an investment.

Yet, watching the current housing and real estate market in the US has many wondering if that is where they want to invest. Well, if you don't, look elsewhere. There is a wide world out there of real estate opportunities that will let you fund projects not only in this country, but also around the world.

One of the more recent markets welcoming REITs is Asia. While the United States got into the REIT arena in the 1960s, Asia is just entering into this world, which means there are nearly endless opportunities available for those who want to invest in Asian real estate options.

Since the market for REITs is relatively new there, there is a wide variety of investing options available. Depending on which market you are interested in, you can find a REIT in industrial, residential or commercial real estate holdings.

When entering into Asian REITs there are a few things to keep in mind. While the US regulations on REITs state that at least 90 percent of the money that is made in profit has to be returned to the shareholders, this is not always the case in other countries. Therefore you need to do your research before you make a purchase.

So, how do you get started investing in these overseas opportunities? As with any investment, you need to do your homework first. Thankfully, there are places around that will make this easier for you.

Begin by going to a website such as REITBuyer.com This is where you will be able to get a lot of the research you need to find out which REITs are strong and what new opportunities are about to come around that you may be able to get in on.

Next, you can also use REITBuyer.com to make the purchase of your REITs, as they are a complete investing real estate broker.

Once you have made the purchase, you can also continue to monitor your REIT through REITBuyer.com with the tools they offer to help investors keep on the top of their game and their portfolio.

This article was written by Earl E Bird III, spokesperson for the http://www.reitbuyer.com/ an online service for people who wish to invest in real estate without the headaches and liability exposure that go with being a landlord.