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House Rape Comments from Real Estate Expert Following FOX News Interview

Los Angeles, California ( PressReleaseCollection ) May 11, 2009 -The FOX News interview with Butch Grimes, popular west coast <a href="http://www.wetalkrealestate.com">real estate educator</a> and talk show host, resembled a cordial tennis match between anchor and interviewee on the upsides and downsides of buying distressed homes. As the host asked questions about the first time home buyer frenzy, and other positive signs in the real estate marketplace, Grimes attempted to deliver a cautionary message that he never seemed to fully express, until after the show. When asked, after the FOX interview, about the distressed properties he sees daily Grimes said, "House rape is occurring daily and it's impacting homeowners and potential homeowners. I'm seeing bidding wars on some cheaply priced homes. What no one realizes is that these foreclosed homes have often been pillaged for essentials like plumbing, sinks or carpeting. I'm just saying that folks should take signs of market improvement cautiously." While Grimes has a solid reputation within the California <a href="http://www.wetalkrealestate.com">real estate industry</a>, and a national following from his speaking tours, books and podcast show, he's also got a reputation as someone who bucks the big boys and makes many in the industry bristle with discomfort as when his incendiary comments comparing bank lending executives to drug dealers riled the banking sector a couple of months ago. As has often been the case in Grimes' 20 plus years as a realtor who specializes in educating minority homebuyers, he is saying the opposite of what buyers are hearing from the government and the media. With the stress test results for banks like Citigroup, Bank of America and other pivotal lenders expected to be released later today, many are counting on the results and continued government help for banks to get the nation through this tough spot. According to Grimes, "No one's discussing the huge bank inventory of homes that are going to continue to drive the market down. Yes, some of the indicators drive opportunities for home buyers, but what about that segment of the population that is being raped in this way?" Grimes is referring to those stable homeowners who never got in over their heads, but now find themselves unable to sell homes or refinance loans in the current atmosphere. House prices are low and first time homeowners are getting government tax credits, low interest and other buying incentives. Those borrowers who got in over their heads are often able to refinance. Yet, those stable homeowners who are current on their payments are unlikely to get refinancing help, and many of those responsible homeowners hoping to sell their homes will lose money. "Smoke and mirrors," says Grimes. "On one hand the government and the media are trying to convince everyone that positive signs of a hot marketplace tell the whole story. USA Today had a story about how as inflation drives salaries higher home loans will stay the same. That's great if you have a job to begin with! But Chrysler just filed for bankruptcy and jobs are disappearing all over the place. Come on people! Can we have a dose of reality here?" Grimes' opponents claim that the low interest rates, low home prices and government help for struggling banks are getting the housing sector back on track. Many call the vehement and outspoken businessman a negative voice in a struggling economy. The frequent FOX News analyst answers, "There are so many properties stuck in the system that have yet to go into foreclosure. I talk to folks who are losing their jobs on a daily basis. My goal is to educate people. That means speaking the truth, even when no one wants to hear it." Listeners to Grimes' radio podcast at <a href="http://www.WeTalkRealestate.com">www.WeTalkRealestate.com</a> are still tuning in, even as others negate his message. For additional information on Butch Grimes' educational resources, tours or radio show please contact 1-866-938-2552, 323-750-3690 ext 236 or questions@wetalkrealestatenews.com. This site offers blogs, podcasts and information for both home owners and real estate professionals as a part of an overall mission to educate and inform the UNINFORMED. Contact: We Talk Real Estate 8467 S. Van Ness Avenue Inglewood, CA 9030 Tel: 1-323-750-3690 Ext.236 questions@wetalkrealestatenews.com ###

House Rape Comments from Real Estate Expert Following FOX News Interview

Los Angeles, California ( PressReleaseCollection ) May 11, 2009 -The FOX News interview with Butch Grimes, popular west coast real estate e...

Digital Radio Station shifts gears and races past “big radio”

Burbank, California ( PressReleaseCollection ) April 8, 2009 – Unlike conventional radio stations, the <a href="http://www.925kyhy.com">KYHY digital radio station</a> has no radio tower. With the listener base expanding rapidly through Creative DJ’s, New Music Artists, Contests, Dynamic intros, Station ids and Commercial breaks KYHY is becoming another great radio station. The lack of advertisers in the terrestrial radio stations is overcome with the introduction of this radio station. KYHY is not just another unprofessional state of commonplace Internet radio. The former radio professionals & entertainers who are well aware of the pitfalls of the terrestrial radio stations have introduced this new technology by eliminating all the pitfalls, says Mr. Dailey. Speaking about the features of this digital radio station , Mr. Dailey said, “With over 400 Indie/Unsigned Music Artists and about 35 Radio hosts KYHY-IR Burbank Community Radio Station often rotates off each hour to keep content fresh and unexpected.” The changeable format of KYHY pleases about 8,000 to 12,000 online listeners every day. For music artists, KYHY supplies new listeners and soon to be fans through this high powered & influential digital radio station. Current Internet traffic statistics indicate that KYHY grabs the attention of a wider listener base when compared to conventional radio or other digital radio stations. “This digital radio station is not just another hype”, KYHY on all parts tests to be the real thing. The huge listener base of this digital radio station is verified using Alexa.com, a leading Internet traffic monitoring service shows jumps as large as 150% several times since KYHY “The Why” went live May 1, 2008. <a href="http://www.925kyhy.com">925kyhy.com</a> openly displays a 3rd party world visitor hit map showing blips all across the globe acknowledging the hundreds of cities where devoted listeners tune in from during the past 24 hours. When measured against several radio markets, KYHY towers in web traffic in comparison to small to medium radio markets throughout the United States. According to The Southern California Broadcasters Association, Medialife Magazine and Nielsen “Computers have been dubbed “The New Radios” with over 10.4 Million users each week in the greater Los Angeles Area alone. KYHY-IR is owned an operated by Tidal Broadcasting. Radio advertising packages on KYHY start at $99 per month and can be created completely on-line at www.925kyhy.com. For more information on KYHY the subject of this release, contact Gerald Dailey or visit <a href="http://www.925kyhy.com">www.925kyhy.com</a>. KYHY Burbank Community Radio: KYHY was founded on May 1 2008 by Tidal Broadcasting. Tidal Broadcasting will be starting another Community Radio Station in Glendale, California in May 2009 and has plans to expand moving its headquarters to Las Vegas, Nevada”. With an average of 8000 listeners in 800 cities “The Why” is a powerful head turner. “Big Radio has a misconception that people really love to hear the same songs and artists repeatedly. Audiences have changed a lot these days. Today people want updates in everything. Hence we don’t play Timberlake, Kanye or Akon anymore,” says Tidal Broadcasting Radio coordinator, William Olive. When asked about the reliability of this digital radio station, Mr. William Olive’s words where “There have merely been some casualties in the route to flawlessness. Former rap superstar MC REN of NWA became a Generation Y casualty when he disregarded the Indie/unsigned artist play list & entries during his radio show titled “The MC REN Radio Show”. In spite of e-mail requests and phone calls from, excited listeners plainly tuned away after an article in VIBE Magazine detailed MC Rens plans to exclusively play Hip Hop Oldies. Early on in the stations inception an Internet metal show, hosted by a 50 something year old slow talking, tech deficient rocker nicknamed The Tizzod. LA Metal was cancelled subsequently after a lot of boring interviews coupled with the hosts refusal to play the indie/unsigned metal music spawned a rash of angry phone calls on the stations gripe line. Today all KYHY hosts diligently stick to the playlist and play what the listeners demand. The success of this radio station depends upon its operating format. “The format of the station is Independent and unsigned and unlike that of even satellite radio the announcer Jeffrey Hucthens on the radio boasts “We play your music – even if it sucks we don’t have to like it to play it”, While introducing an off hours show called “Toilet Tunes”. On Air hosts exchange text messages, use Twitter, YouTube, Face book and Myspace to keep handy to the thousands of listeners tuned in via i-phones and Blackberrys. Bands that play music with master musician status nearly devoid of pro-tools or creative re-mastering makes for an ear soothing journey from Alternative, Country Music, Jazz, Hip Hop all the way to Zydeco” says Mr. Dailey. According to a fan of this unique radio station, “It’s the randomness that keeps me tuned in”. About “Why” The Why features a playlist of over 400 Independent and Unsigned music artists. With such a massive playlist listeners are never subjected to ridiculous overplay & Re-Play that is common place on Terrestrial Radio. For more information, contact Gerald Dailey, Director of public relations, KYHY Tidal Broadcasting at (800) 974 3747 ext 802 ###

Digital Radio Station shifts gears and races past “big radio”

Burbank, California ( PressReleaseCollection ) April 8, 2009 – Unlike conventional radio stations, the KYHY digital radio station has no r...

National Radio Show Host Dr. Heidi Horsley Named Executive Director of Open to Hope Foundation

San Francisco, California ( PressReleaseCollection ) December 8, 2008 – Dr. Gloria Horsley, international grief expert, bereaved parent, and Founder and President of the new Open to Hope Foundation describes the Foundation as a comprehensive online Internet community, whose mission is helping those who have suffered a loss to cope with their pain and find hope for the future. The Foundation honors this mission by providing nearly 100 contributing authors and 15 blogs that address a variety of topics dealing with grief, loss, hope and healing. In addition the Foundation is affiliated with the radio show “Healing the Grieving Heart” and offers numerous links to bereavement organizations and grief resources throughout the world. As Dr. Gloria Horsley explains, “We don’t want others to feel alone, we’ve been there and made it and so can you. We look forward to having Heidi onboard to help us expand our organization and spread our message of hope to all those who have suffered a loss” One of the biggest challenges Dr. Heidi Horsley addresses in both private counseling and with listeners on her radio show is how to help individuals heal and find hope again after a profound loss. “I have seen both personally and professionally the power that online support communities play in helping people cope, heal and find hope again despite great loss and adversity. I am honored to be a part of this organization because I know that <a href="http://www.opentohope.com">the Open to Hope Foundation</a> will change individual’s lives in profound ways and have a lasting impact on their futures.” Dr. Heidi Horsley is herself a bereaved sibling who feels that she would have benefited from a virtual online community, such as the Open to Hope Foundation, after her 17 year old brother Scott and cousin Matthew died together in an automobile accident. Since then she has gone onto work in the field of grief and loss. Currently she is an Adjunct Professor at Columbia University School of Social Work. Since 2002 she has worked in a research and clinical capacity for the FDNY/Columbia University Family Guidance Program; providing ongoing intervention to families of firefighters killed in the World Trade Center. She has also conducted workshops for 9/11 bereaved siblings. Dr. Horsley has appeared on ABC’s 20/20, been quoted in the Washington Post & the New York Daily News, and has been interviewed on numerous radio shows. She has written numerous articles and is co-author of Real Men Do Cry: A Quarterback’s Inspiring Story of Tackling Depression and Surviving Suicide Loss (Quality of Life Publishing, 2008), and Teen Grief Relief: Parenting with Understanding Support and Guidance (Rainbow Books, 2007). Dr. Heidi Horsley gives presentations and workshops throughout the country, and teaches continuing education workshops for health care professionals on the psychological treatment of loss. To learn more about this organization or how you can become involved in the Open to Hope Foundation, go to <a href="http://www.opentohope.com">www.opentohope.com</a> 188 Minna Street San Francisco, CA 94105 415-994-8263 <a href="http://www.opentohope.com">http://www.opentohope.com</a> ###

National Radio Show Host Dr. Heidi Horsley Named Executive Director of Open to Hope Foundation

San Francisco, California ( PressReleaseCollection ) December 8, 2008 – Dr. Gloria Horsley, international grief expert, bereaved parent, and...