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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Mike Bonts Public Relations, a Jacksonville, Fla. based marketing firm that works with real estate, hospitality and tourism clients throughout the Southeast, has launched a new web site. “We are excited to partner with Orlando, Fla.-based 82 Agency, an accomplished web development and brand identity company with brilliant ideas and a contagious amount of energy, to give our online presence an accelerated, creative boost,” Mike Bonts said. The new website, launched during the Southeast Building Conference being held at the Gaylord Palms in Orlando, acts as a dynamic platform reflecting a fresh approach to public relations and brand building while outlining skill sets and experience. Designed without flash and with the ability to open beautifully on any device, the website is all-in-one, reflecting 82 Agency’s creativity and attention to detail. “Our websites build a brand story that will resonate- especially when it comes to design, content and navigation,...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - - Jacksonville, Fla. based mpbr Group continues to expand its real estate marketing practice by offering public relations and brand development strategy, tools and tactics that are comparable in scope, results and service to larger firms, but at lower fees and costs. From a media release on a deal or hire to pitching the positive impact of redevelopment on urban centers, to unveiling the latest technology that's changing the CRE landscape or announcing mergers and acquisitions, the mbpr Group creates and launches corporate branding, thought leadership and project-specific marketing communications that drive results and help move clients' businesses forward. "The scope of work varies based on needs, objectives and budget. We don't sell, we tell, we inform, we steer influence and persuade by reaching targeted audiences. PR can be many things, but mostly it is about creating timely content. Knowing how and where to connect effectively; it is about...

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – The fledgling U.S. housing recovery lost momentum last year as homeownership rates continued to fall, single-family construction remained near historic lows, and existing home sales cooled, concludes The State of the Nation’s Housing report released today by the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University.  In contrast, rental markets continued to grow, fueled by another large increase in the number of renter households. However, with rents rising and incomes well below pre-recession levels, the U.S. is also seeing record numbers of cost-burdened renters, including more renter households higher up the income scale. “Perhaps the most telling indicator of the state of the nation’s housing is the drop in the homeownership rate to just 64.5 percent last year,” says Chris Herbert, managing director of the Joint Center for Housing Studies. “This erases nearly all of the increase from the previous two decades. In fact, the number of homeowners fell for...

BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. - With a focus on Veterans, LandSouth Construction, a Jacksonville, Fla. based general contractor specializing in multifamily, senior housing and mixed use developments, helped celebrate the grand opening of Phase One and Two of American House Senior Living Community in Bonita Springs, Fla. With veterans, city officials and residents present during the ceremony, American House announced it will be a sponsor of the Wounded Warriors Amputee Softball Team that will play in Bonita Springs on Saturday, Jan. 16, 2016. AH Bonita Springs LLC is the developer and Progressive Associates the architect of phase one and two of the $14,101,099 senior community. “American House is a quality developer with a lot of experience with nearly 4,300 senior living units across nearly 40 communities, making it one of the top-25 largest senior living providers in the U.S,” said LandSouth’s Vice President of Operations Joe Passkiewicz. Nestled on 25 acres, American Hou...