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VRWD.com Launches The Trusted Vacation Rental Seal
- Published 03/3/2008
Miami, FL September 10, 2007 – VRWD.com announces the launch of the Trusted Vacation Rentals Seal. The Trusted Vacation Rental Seal allows vacation rental owners to display VRWD.com’s trust in their rental listings, providing a great platform to earn the public’s trust and increase rentals.
“Our Trusted Vacation Rental Seal is a great benefit to vacation rental owners and consumers alike,” says John Romano, founder of VRWD.com. “When a rental listing has this seal, consumers know that the listing is approved by our site, the world's first and only marketplace that reviews and rates vacation rental Web sites and rentals. In turn, vacation rental owners that post listings on VRWD.com can reap the benefit of the public’s trust.”
Vacation rental owners that place the Trusted Vacation Rental Seal on their Web site and link to it in e-mails provide consumers with instant access to their reviewed, rated and trusted vacation rental listing on VRWD.com, the first and only vacation rentals directory that provides a single gateway to thousands of vacation rental Web sites around the world.
Should You Rent Vacation Rental Homes or Hotels on Your Next Trip?
- Published 03/3/2008
The trend that has seen increasing numbers of travelers finding their true vacation paradises in elegant, vacation rentals instead of standardized "hospitality industry" hotel rooms is likely to escalate substantially within the next 5 years.
The growing popularity of private villa and vacation home rentals is the result of two developments that just happened to coincide. The first is the desire of many people to get out of a pre-packaged vacation environment and into something with more luxury, something personalized and private. The second development has been the rapid advance of the internet as a commerce facilitator. The web enables companies like Masterpiece Rentals to offer luxury vacation home renters and owners a chance to find each other at little cost and in real time.
The key to finding perfect luxury vacation rentals is to carefully consider what makes a vacation special to you and yours. Travelers can find almost every kind of vacation accommodation conceivable on Masterpiecerentals.com. The important thing is knowing what you want to do on your vacation. If your idea of a perfect vacation is snorkeling and beachcombing, a million-dollar mountain top chalet is not a place you'd be happy in. If you enjoy golf, a perfectly wonderful tree house on a deserted island is probably not for you.
Depending on individual interests and needs, other important factors in choosing a vacation rental can include area restaurants and nightspots, outdoor recreation activities, cultural attractions such as museums and art galleries, international airport access, and availability of family fun places such as theme parks. The reality is that there are private, luxury vacation homes for rent in far more places than there are five-star resorts. Many of the most desirable beaches and picturesque villages in the world are hundreds of miles from the nearest high-rise, 7,500-room hotel, but they virtually all have vacation homes for rent.
MasterpieceRentals.com makes it easy to find and book your ideal vacation rental. Unlike many other portals, we provide visible phone numbers on each listing so that you can easily call and talk directly to the property owner. We display even the smallest details on our listings so that you can make the most informed decision when you book your next vacation home. You can search for properties by type, price and number of bedrooms. You will also be able to refine your searches to find only vacation homes that allow smoking and are pet friendly. » Read More
The growing popularity of private villa and vacation home rentals is the result of two developments that just happened to coincide. The first is the desire of many people to get out of a pre-packaged vacation environment and into something with more luxury, something personalized and private. The second development has been the rapid advance of the internet as a commerce facilitator. The web enables companies like Masterpiece Rentals to offer luxury vacation home renters and owners a chance to find each other at little cost and in real time.
The key to finding perfect luxury vacation rentals is to carefully consider what makes a vacation special to you and yours. Travelers can find almost every kind of vacation accommodation conceivable on Masterpiecerentals.com. The important thing is knowing what you want to do on your vacation. If your idea of a perfect vacation is snorkeling and beachcombing, a million-dollar mountain top chalet is not a place you'd be happy in. If you enjoy golf, a perfectly wonderful tree house on a deserted island is probably not for you.
Depending on individual interests and needs, other important factors in choosing a vacation rental can include area restaurants and nightspots, outdoor recreation activities, cultural attractions such as museums and art galleries, international airport access, and availability of family fun places such as theme parks. The reality is that there are private, luxury vacation homes for rent in far more places than there are five-star resorts. Many of the most desirable beaches and picturesque villages in the world are hundreds of miles from the nearest high-rise, 7,500-room hotel, but they virtually all have vacation homes for rent.
MasterpieceRentals.com makes it easy to find and book your ideal vacation rental. Unlike many other portals, we provide visible phone numbers on each listing so that you can easily call and talk directly to the property owner. We display even the smallest details on our listings so that you can make the most informed decision when you book your next vacation home. You can search for properties by type, price and number of bedrooms. You will also be able to refine your searches to find only vacation homes that allow smoking and are pet friendly. » Read More
Home and Auto Lenders Turn to Credit Repair for Help Closing Loans
- Published 02/23/2008
Dealing with the higher standard for loan requirements since the sub-prime loan industry went belly up, mortgage brokers and auto lenders are becoming more than just financial liaisons, they have stepped up to the role of consumer advocate. Many have helped their customers improve their chances of getting a loan through lawful credit error correction services by working with Lexington Law, the largest credit correction law firm in the nation.
The credit crunch is being blamed for more than the mortgage meltdown, it is said to be responsible for a large gash in bank profits. Many lenders are trying to find ways to replace the sub-prime customers that can no longer be approved when applying for a mortgage or auto loan.
“When I came to Lexington Law I did not realize the opportunity to help people; this job is a blessing.” said Wanda Ball, an auto financier out of Georgia. “When I sign someone up and they are hugging me and thanking me – it is amazing for someone to get their life and credit back together.”
But more importantly for the lenders, they are able to see a more accurate reflection of their customers’ credit worthiness – and close more loans. “This is the secret weapon in your dealership arsenal,” said Alton McGriff, Director of Floor Sales at Premier Automotive Group. “I am one of the top closers in the automotive profession, and credit repair is just sexy. I close more car deals, and get more hugs, and invites out for a date (I am a single guy), because I give people the hope that is Lexington Law.”
Te Lawrence, the Financial Services Affiliate Consultant for Lexington Law says that the program was created to help clients accurately reflect their credit risk. “A negative item can stay on your credit report for up to seven years, and that can be extremely damaging to someone’s credit score. We use the client’s rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act and other Federal laws to challenge these negative items and make sure they are accurate.”
According to the FCRA, if a negative item cannot be verified by the creditor within 30 days, it must be removed by the credit bureau from that person’s report. And since credit history makes up a large portion of the credit score model, the score will usually improve. That makes for some happy, and loyal customers. “It’s nice to know that I have a great legal team, that have the keys to the door leading out of the big bureaus’ flawed system.” says Carl White of Time Mortgage in Palm Harbor, Florida. “The fact that some studies show that 79% of credit reports have mistakes, leaves me speechless. That would be like a doctor operating on the wrong leg over half the time.”
“What’s great about our Financial Services Program is it creates a personal bond between the lender and the customer.” Lawrence adds, “These brokers really want to improve the lives of their customers - plus it means more sales for them. So it’s fulfilling in multiple ways.”
Christopher Bruce is one of the many clients who has written to his Lexington paralegal, “Lexington Law credit repair brought me back into the dealership and away I drove in fully loaded, brand new car. Just like I told Dan, Lexington Law is awesome, and I would recommend them to anyone with credit issues!”
Wanda adds, “With financial peace you have security and you know the feeling of relief, you feel like, wow, I can go out and buy again because my credit is good.”
The credit crunch is being blamed for more than the mortgage meltdown, it is said to be responsible for a large gash in bank profits. Many lenders are trying to find ways to replace the sub-prime customers that can no longer be approved when applying for a mortgage or auto loan.
“When I came to Lexington Law I did not realize the opportunity to help people; this job is a blessing.” said Wanda Ball, an auto financier out of Georgia. “When I sign someone up and they are hugging me and thanking me – it is amazing for someone to get their life and credit back together.”
But more importantly for the lenders, they are able to see a more accurate reflection of their customers’ credit worthiness – and close more loans. “This is the secret weapon in your dealership arsenal,” said Alton McGriff, Director of Floor Sales at Premier Automotive Group. “I am one of the top closers in the automotive profession, and credit repair is just sexy. I close more car deals, and get more hugs, and invites out for a date (I am a single guy), because I give people the hope that is Lexington Law.”
Te Lawrence, the Financial Services Affiliate Consultant for Lexington Law says that the program was created to help clients accurately reflect their credit risk. “A negative item can stay on your credit report for up to seven years, and that can be extremely damaging to someone’s credit score. We use the client’s rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act and other Federal laws to challenge these negative items and make sure they are accurate.”
According to the FCRA, if a negative item cannot be verified by the creditor within 30 days, it must be removed by the credit bureau from that person’s report. And since credit history makes up a large portion of the credit score model, the score will usually improve. That makes for some happy, and loyal customers. “It’s nice to know that I have a great legal team, that have the keys to the door leading out of the big bureaus’ flawed system.” says Carl White of Time Mortgage in Palm Harbor, Florida. “The fact that some studies show that 79% of credit reports have mistakes, leaves me speechless. That would be like a doctor operating on the wrong leg over half the time.”
“What’s great about our Financial Services Program is it creates a personal bond between the lender and the customer.” Lawrence adds, “These brokers really want to improve the lives of their customers - plus it means more sales for them. So it’s fulfilling in multiple ways.”
Christopher Bruce is one of the many clients who has written to his Lexington paralegal, “Lexington Law credit repair brought me back into the dealership and away I drove in fully loaded, brand new car. Just like I told Dan, Lexington Law is awesome, and I would recommend them to anyone with credit issues!”
Wanda adds, “With financial peace you have security and you know the feeling of relief, you feel like, wow, I can go out and buy again because my credit is good.”