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Why The First Offer On Your Home Is Often The Best Offer
There is a truism in real estate that the first offer you receive on your home is the best one you will get. And while that's not true 100% of the time, our experience is that it IS true in about 85% of cases.
When a North Shore homeowner receives the first offer on their home and it isn't close to their asking price, they tend to balk. Reluctant to even negotiate, their inclination is to hold out for another, higher offer.
While this is understandable, in most cases we encourage our clients to take a deep breath and try to work with the offer, reminding them that it's not where you start in a negotiation but where you finish that counts. We have seen a lot of cases where the initial offer was low but ultimately got close to what was acceptable to the seller. There is absolutely no downside to countering an offer, even if it's a small reduction. That signals to the buyer that you are willing to negotiate but are not willing to give away the farm. And the buyer's response to your counter will give you a good sense of where things are headed.
But back to the reason that the first offer is often the best one.
Today more than 90% of all home buyers start their home search online. They supplement their online search with visits to Sunday open houses. By the time they are ready to make an offer on a house, they are well-educated about the market. They have looked at everything in their price range, comparing features and amenities and have a good sense of value. When a new house comes on the market, they can immediately assess how it compares to what they've seen and whether it's worth the price. Their offer will reflect their perception of the home's value vs. competing listings.
If they have lost a house (or houses) in a bidding war, they will move quickly and with a strong offer.
But once a house has been on the market for few weeks, most of the showings you get will be from buyers who are in the early stages of their search. They are still doing research on the market and not yet ready to buy.
The longer the house is on the market the less sense of urgency buyers have. They think, "Well, no one has bought this house, so it must not be worth what the seller is asking." or they think, "Maybe there's something wrong with it." or even "Maybe I can get this house at a steal." And that's when the low-ball offers start to come in.
The more time that passes, the more likely you will end up accepting an offer that is lower than the initial offer you got.
My advice is to take the first offer you get seriously. Don't be insulted by it. Try to work with it. You may be able to get the buyer to come close to a price that is acceptable to you, especially if you can compromise on other terms like the closing date. Don't walk away from the deal until you have fully negotiated it. When you reach the buyer's bottom line, you can decide if it's acceptable or not. No one can force you to take it.
We are North Shore real estate specialists and one of the top teams in the area. If you would like to schedule a buyer or seller consultation with the Come Home North Shore team, please call 847-881-6657 or send us a note here.
Congratulations to Anne West
We are proud to announce that our very own Anne West, co-founder of Coldwell Banker's Come Home North Shore Team, was once again chosen by Five Star Professional as one of the Chicago area's Five Star Real Estate Agents for 2014. Less than 7% of Chicago-area real estate agents are selected for this special award which honors exceptional service to clients. Anne was featured, along with other award winners, in a special section of the October issue of Chicago Magazine which partnered with Five Star Professional in in the selection process.
The Five Star Real Estate Agent award program is the largest and most widely published real estate agent award program in North America. Agents are measured using an objective, in-depth research methodology with significant focus on customer feedback and overall satisfaction. Five Star Professionals research is extensive, with more than 10 million consumers, peers and other stakeholders contacted each year.
This is the fourth year in a row that Anne has been selected, proving once again that you are in great hands with Anne and the entire Come Home North Shore team! Join us as we congratulate Anne on a job well done!
Come Home North Shore is one of the top real estate teams on the North Shore. We are experts at marketing, negotiation and correctly pricing homes to sell and are experienced in the sale and purchase of new construction, lakefront and luxury homes. If you are thinking of buying or selling in the following communities: Wilmette, Winnetka, Glencoe, Evanston, Highland Park, Kenilworth, Lake Forest, Northfield or Glenview, give us a call at 847-881-6657.
Who Answers The Phone When a Buyer Calls?
If you've ever looked closely at a For Sale sign in someone's yard, you'll notice there's a phone number to call if you want more information about the house.
In most cases this is the general number for the real estate brokerage that the home is listed with, but sometimes it's the real estate agent's direct number. When a prospective buyer calls the number on the sign, one of two things typically happens:
1) Someone at the brokerage working "floor duty" answers and will look up the listing online or in a big binder they have on the floor duty desk. (Floor duty is what agents do for a couple of hours at a time to try and drum up business from people who call in. Usually they are newer, less experienced agents who do not have many clients yet).
In most cases the agents on floor duty have never been inside the house and can only provide information that is on the listing sheet – which is the same information you can get yourself on any real estate web site: asking price, number of bedrooms and baths, etc.
2) The call goes to the agent's voice-mail and if you leave a message you may hear back from the agent later that day or the next day …or never.
The Come Home North Shore Team has a Google Voice number that rings simultaneously on each of our phones. The first one to respond takes the call. Usually that's Paula, because her cell phone is an extension of her hand and she has lightening fast reactions. Sometimes, if she's in the shower or on another call I will be first to answer. In any case, the good news if you're the seller of that house is that someone who knows the finer points of your home is taking the call and can talk up the house and at the same time determine if the buyer is a serious prospect.
And if you're a prospective buyer the good news is you will actually reach a human being who can tell you what you want to know about the house…immediately.
We are North Shore real estate specialists and one of the top teams in the area. If you would like to schedule a buyer or seller consultation with the Come Home North Shore team, please call 847-881-6657 or send us a note here. We would love to help you!
Getting Rid of Old Paint on the North Shore
A couple of weeks ago at a final walk-through of one of our listings, the buyers were surprised to see that there were several paint cans left in the garage after our client had moved out. Some of the paint was relatively new, since our client had re-painted a few rooms to freshen them up before putting his home on the market. He assumed the buyers would want the paint for touch-ups. But they didn't. They wanted it gone. All of it. They were planning to repaint the entire inside of the house a different color.
That was at 7:00 pm the night before the 9:00 am closing. My client had already moved and was not in a position to deal with the problem. Paula and I had to get rid of that paint and bring a photo of the clean (paint-less) garage to closing. Paint is not one of those things you can just chuck in the garbage. If it's oil based it's considered hazardous waste and must be taken to a collection site where it will be dealt with in an environmentally safe way. If it's latex, it will need to be completely dried out before it can be thrown out.
Most people keep old paint around because: 1) they think they may need it sometime; or 2) they don't know how to dispose of it. That's why there are usually 10-20 cans of paint in everyone's garage or basement.
If you are planning to sell your house in the future, you should be aware that most buyers do not want your old paint. So you might as well make a plan to use it up or dispose of it. You could give some rooms a fresh coat of paint. You could donate it to a local charity, theater group, school or church. Otherwise, here's what you can do:
Oil-based Paint
You can't thow it out. You must take it to an Illinois Environmental Protection Agency collection center. The closest collection center to the North Shore is in Gurnee:
Solid Waste Agency of Lake County
By appointment only on second Saturday or fourth Monday of each month
1311 N. Estes Street, Gurnee
(847) 336-9340
Or, you can wait for one of the one-day collection events that take place from time to time on the North Shore.
Latex Paint
Leave the paint can open in a well-ventilated area until it dries out. Then you can put it in the garbage- but leave the lid off so your garbage collector knows it's dry. To expedite the drying-out process you can mix kitty litter or sawdust in with the paint. Even shredded up newspaper will work…anything that will absorb the paint. If you don't have the time or inclination to do this, you can take it to a local hardware store (see list below) and, for a fee, they will take care of it.
North Shore Hardware Stores That Take Latex Paint
- Millen Hardware, 1219 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette. (847) 251-3060
- Skokie Ace Hardware, 5035 Oakton St., Skokie. (847) 673-0700
- Weiss Ace Hardware, 1560 Waukegan Rd., Glenview (847) 724-3444
- Craftwood Lumber and Hardware, 1590 Old Deerfield Rd., Highland Park (847) 831-2800
Making a Move Less Stressful for the Kids
Life changes are difficult and stressful, and moving can be especially troubling for children. They are asked to leave behind their whole world and everything that is familiar to them. What can parents do to help children accept the move and view the changes in their lives as an adventure and not a nightmare?
Recognize the Different Age Stages
Really young children like toddler age, may not be totally aware of the changes that are taking place. However, children between the ages of 5 and elementary, understand the concept of moving, and that their lives are about to be different. They might take the news a bit harder, and will express their concerns more verbally. Letting them spend one special day with their friends before the move; take pictures and create a photo album can lessen the stress, and help make parting a little easier.
Teens are the most theatrical group, and will vigorously protest the need to move. Children in this age group have developed special friendships, and are socially involved at school. They will need time to process and cope with the ordeal of leaving their friends. They will also be worried about making new friends and fitting in at their new school. If possible, parents can agree to allow their child to visit with their friends at least a couple of times per year. Remind them that technology allows them to easily stay in touch via Facebook, Skype. or another popular media website. To keep a healthy open relationship with children, and to keep communication channels open, follow these simple tips and advice;
Be Honest and Up front
No one like surprises. Share why you need to move, and why the move is important. Children don't like to be deceived or tricked, so don't avoid answering questions. Don't spring the move on them at the last minute. Let them know in advance that a relocation to a new home, city or state is a necessity, and why. Answer any questions they might have, and don't be afraid to share your own personal feelings.
Plan the Move Together
Children like to be a part of their parents' world. Make moving a family project. Let children help prepare for the move, and encourage them to pack their own boxes. Talk to them about giving their extra clothes, toys or other items to Goodwill or to a friend or family member they will be leaving behind. If necessary, help children to write "Good bye" letters to their friends, teachers and classmates. Plan a going away party, and let children invite their neighborhood friends and classmates. This will help them with closure.
Share and Talk About Negative or Scary Feelings
Children might not bring up the subject of moving, as they may be angry, afraid or confused. However, initiating a conversation about moving, and how scary it can be can alleviate the tension. Children will adjust more easily if they can share their feelings and concerns. Let them know that everyone anticipates changes in their lives, and that moving is not a bad change. Let them know that while they are moving away, they still have their old friends, and now they will be making new friends, as well. Encourage children to get the names, addresses and telephone numbers of their old friends so they can stay in touch.
Scope Out the New Location Together
Bring children along to the real estate office, or to see the houses you are considering. If possible, allow them to choose their own bedroom. Ask them questions that encourages them to talk, such as, "Where do you think your bed should go?" or "Do you think you need a new rug to match the colors in your new room?" These questions give children a sense of control and help them make the transition to their new life.
Tips for a Successful Less Stressful Move
Make the decision to move a family decision. Get excited about moving, and let it show. Involve children as much as possible. Take a weekend off and set a date for the entire family to visit the new location. Help children scope out the neighborhood and locate the park, gym, library, and other places of interest. Talk about what positive changes the move can mean to the family as a whole.
Thinking of making a move to Chicago's North Shore? We can help make the move less stressful for everyone in the family. We'll start with our Tour of the Shore, to familiarize you with the communities, schools, house values and amenities. Call us at 847.881.6657 to find out more.
Real Estate Hidden Gems You Should Be Marketing When Selling Your North Shore Home
Ever wonder what the real hot buttons are for the prospective buyers of your house? Some things are obvious, like a recently remodeled kitchen. But there are the not-so-obvious things that could, quite possibly, put more money in your pocket if your agent were to focus more on them in the marketing of your house.
Based on a survey of 1500 agents around the country, this infographic highlights the most desirable features and which ones are the hidden gems that are often over-looked when pricing the house.
How would this infographic look if the survey were focused on North Shore Realtors only? I suspect that schools and neighborhood quality would score even higher, since these are the main reasons people move to the North Shore in the first place.
Amazing views would be less important, except to the few people who can afford lakefront property. On the other hand, a second floor laundry, which only scored 19% in the national survey, would certainly be higher here. And, after this past dreadful winter, I'm pretty sure that an attached garage would be pretty high up on the list, too. While this feature is taken for granted in many areas of the country, relatively few older houses here on the North Shore can boast that "hidden gem."
We are North Shore real estate specialists and one of the top teams in the area. If you would like to schedule a buyer or seller consultation with the Come Home North Shore team, please call 847-881-6657 or send us a note here.
Data provided by ActiveRain.com.
ActiveRain is an online community of real estate professionals who exchange best practices, write real estate blogs, and get free education from the industry and their peers.
5 Reasons To Sell Your North Shore Home Before Spring
With home prices finally on the upswing after five years of declines, many North Shore homeowners have gotten some equity back in their homes and are trying to decide if the time is right to sell, or if they should wait for further price appreciation.
Conventional wisdom says that the best time to list is spring, since that is when there are the most active buyers in the market. And, given that North Shore home prices are up 6% over last year, many are hoping that prices will continue to rise and that waiting til spring will net them more money.
But there are some compelling reasons for listing as early in 2014 as possible (i.e., early January), rather than waiting until March or April.
1. Only serious buyers are out.
At this time of year, only those purchasers who are serious about buying a home will be coming to see your house. You and your family will not be bothered and inconvenienced by "lookie-loos" and tire-kickers. The lookers are staying warm inside.
2. There will be far less competition for those serious buyers.
According to a recent survey by Realtor.com, there are a lot of buyers still active in the market now because they were unable to find a home during this last buying season. They know what they want and they are on high alert for any house that comes on the market that meets their criteria. If you list your home before the rest of the pack, you can snag one of those eager buyers before you have too much competition.
3. The process will be quicker.
One of the biggest challenges of the 2013 housing market has been the length of time it takes from contract to closing. Banks have been inundated with both purchase and refinancing loan requests. Both of these will slow down in winter months, meaning shorter timelines and less frustration for buyers and sellers who are anxious to close a deal.
4. There will never be a better time to move up.
If you plan to move to a larger, more expensive house, you should probably do it soon. Prices are projected to increase 28% from now to 2018. If you are moving to a higher-priced home, it will only cost you more (both in down payment and monthly mortgage payment) if you wait. You can also lock in your thirty year housing expense with historically low interest rates now. It is inevitable that interest rates will rise in the years to come.
Besides, if you you sell in January, you'll have "first dibs" on the plentiful spring inventory AND you'll have more negotiating leverage if you already have a contract on your old house.
5. January is the biggest corporate transfer month.
Did you know that more corporate moves happen during January than any other month of the year? And corporate transferees are a "sure bet." They need to buy a house and they need to buy it now. They have a short window to look for homes and tend to be more decisive than other buyers. It's not uncommon for them to fly into town for 2-3 days, see 10-12 houses and put an offer in on one by the end of the weekend.
Now that we are seeing prices appreciate again, are you wondering what your North Shore home is worth? Give us a call at 847-881-6657 and we'll provide you with a Pinpoint Price Analysis. Or, if you just want a ballpark estimate, you can get a quick and easy over-the-net home valuation by just giving us some basic information about your house. Just go here to submit your info and we'll send you your home valuation within 48 hours.
What To Ask Before Hiring A Listing Agent
"The best predictor of future performance is past performance."
In the corporate world, if you want to know how well someone is likely to perform in a new job or assignment, the best way to tell is to look at how they performed in their last job or assignment. And it's pretty much the same when it comes to hiring a listing agent to sell your home.
If you are like most people, you want to sell your home as quickly as possible, for as much money as possible. So the performance measures you should ask your listing agent about are:
- Average market time for her listings
- Sales prices as a % of list price
- Sales price as a % of original list price (i.e., before price reductions)
If the agent has performed well on these measures for past sales, chances are she'll perform similarly for you.
However, you should keep in mind that context is key! Numbers are meaningless without context.
In other words, how did this agent's performance compare to the rest of the agents in the market? And what market is she comparing herself to? Is it the specific community where your house is located or is it the greater Chicagoland Metro area? And is it for the most recent 12 month period or all the houses she's ever sold?
Let's say an agent tells you that sells her listings in 100 days on average. That sounds pretty good, doesn't it? It wasn't that long ago that houses were languishing unsold for a year or more. In that environment a 100 day market time would be quite an achievement. But not these days. We have moved from a buyer's market to a seller's market (at least in some price ranges), and listings are selling more quickly than before. Today the average market time on the North Shore is 107 days, so you probably want to look for an agent who can get the job done faster than that.
Similarly, an agent may have an average sale price to list price of 92%, a big improvement over recent years where homes sold for 90% of list price (after several price reductions). But today North Shore homes are selling for 94% of list price, on average. You want to hire an agent who can get you at least 94% of list price, if not more.
Here's the performance data for the Come Home North Shore real estate team:
Our team's average days on market is 30. Our sales price is 96% of list price. That means we sell our listings over three times faster than the market average in the communities we serve and get our clients 2 percentage points closer to their list price.
Wow. Based on this data you may want to interview Come Home North Shore to list your home!
If you do (or even if you don't) you will want to drill down even further and ask the agents you are interviewing for their track record in your home's specific price range and location, since market dynamics can differ dramatically.
Bottom line, make sure you are getting data and comparisons relevant to your own situation.
We are North Shore real estate specialists and one of the top Realtor teams in the area. If you would like to consult with the Come Home North Shore team about getting your home sold, please call 847-881-6657 or send us a note here.
To FSBO Or Not To FSBO?
To sell your North Shore home by owner or not. That is the question many would-be home sellers are asking themselves these days.
That's because they've noticed that inventories are low and good houses are selling quickly. So why not try and save on the real estate commission by going the For Sale By Owner route. After all, saving the whole commission on a $600,000 house could be as much as $30,000. No wonder it's so tempting.
But before you go down that road, consider the following:
1. The data shows that the typical price a FSBO sells for is, on average, $40,000 less than a home sold by an agent.
Although the "typical" price is actually the average price in the survey, studies have shown that people are more likely to FSBO in markets with lower-priced homes. However, the fact remains that agents get more money than FSBOs for the same house.
2. Another thing to consider is that 89% of buyers use an agent to purchase a home. Which means that as a FSBO 9 out of 10 potential buyers will never see your house. Even if you agree to cooperate with (i.e., pay a commission to) the buyer's broker, you've now cut your commission savings in half.
Nowadays over 90% of buyers use the internet to search for homes. Even if you put an ad on Craig's List or even on the MLS, without an agent representing you your listing will never get syndicated on the hundreds of sites that buyers use in their home search. And forget advertsing in the newspaper. Only 28% buyers use newspapers in their home search. Most of the people looking at real estate ads in newspapers are other home sellers and real estate agents.
3. Finally, you should know that FSBOs have declined from 19% of home sales in 1991 to 9% today. There's a good reason for that. The home sale process is much more complex these days and fraught with pitfalls. Many deals fail to close for a whole host of reasons: Buyers can't qualify for a mortgage. Appraisals come back low. Inspections have become more contentious. Disclosure problems lead to litigation. And on and on.
Even if you're pretty sure you want to try selling on your own, you should probably interview a couple of agents first, so you are fully aware of all of the services, expertise and marketing exposure you will be foregoing as a FSBO.
graphs courtesy of KCM
We are North Shore real estate specialists and one of the top teams in the area. If you would like to schedule a buyer or seller consultation with the Come Home North Shore team, please call 847-881-6657 or send us a note here.
Don't Fall For Illinois Deed Provider Scam
This week area residents got an official-looking letter (like the one on the right) from an outfit called Illinois Deed Provider.
The letter stated that the U.S. Government website recommends that property owners should have an official copy of their deed. Illinois Deed Provider (which has no affiliation with the State of Illinois) offers to provide a copy of your deed for $79.50.
Now there is actually nothing illegal about this service, assuming they actually deliver the deed. (I'm certainly not going to pay them to find out).
However, did you know that you can EASILY get a copy of your deed in less than five minutes by going to the website of the Recorder of Deeds for your county? For example, if you go to the Cook County Recorder of Deeds site, you will see that you can downlaod a copy of your deed for only $2.50 by simply entering your property's 14-digit pin number (which can be found on your tax bill). If you'd like a paper copy mailed to you it costs $10.00.
Most people don't realize they can do this, which I guess is why outfits like Illinois Deed Provider can dupe so many people into paying $79.50. I just don't want it to be you!
Thanks to Kenan Stevens of Burnet Title for this valuable tip.
We are North Shore real estate specialists and one of the top teams in the area. If you would like to schedule a buyer or seller consultation with the Come Home North Shore team, please call 847-881-6657 or send us a note here.


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Adventure Park & Hotel Vista Golfo
Miramar, Puntarenas, Costa Rica, Entfernung zum Stadtzentrum: 183km
Come spend your next vacation at Adventure Park and Hotel Vista Golfo in the Gold Mountains (Montes de Oro) in Costa Rica. Whether you are looking for pure relaxation or prefer adventure tours, Adventure Park and Hotel Vista Golfo has what you are looking for.
If you need to relax and unwind, here at Adventure Park and Hotel Vista Golfo, we have 27 hectares for you to become one with nature. With our quiet location, you can hear all the soothing sounds emanating from the rain forest, feel the warm breezes on your face, see the most spectacular panoramic views, breathe in the pure unfiltered air and the aromas of the flowers and trees all about you. Take a dip in our fresh spring-water pool, have a meal in our open-air restaurant, and amble through the woods. Let Adventure Park and Hotel Vista Golfo's natural beauty renew your spirit!
If adventure is what you want, Adventure Park and Hotel Vista Golfo's canopy tours, high ropes course, and ATV Fun Park will certainly meet that need.
On our 25 zip line tour, you will zip line over 11 waterfalls-the only canopy tour in Costa Rica that actually crosses waterfalls. This trip will start with a very scenic horseback ride to the starting platform (or we can drive you there if you prefer). You will have the thrill of a lifetime as you glide in the air above the treetops. The views will take your breath away! And midway through your adventure, you have a rest stop with time to swim in the refreshing mountain pool and waterfall. This is one experience that you will never forget.
Adventure Park and Hotel Vista Golfo offers another memorable canopy tour. The Canopy Tour 'Finca Daniel' is a 13 zip line adventure. It includes a 700m zip line cable that is one of the longest you will find in Costa Rica. You can even do it in the Superman position for a thrill of a lifetime. The views you will experience are unbelievably beautiful. This canopy tour will go a long way toward fulfilling your need for adventure.
The whole family will not want to miss out on Adventure Park and Hotel Vista Golfo's High Rope Course. It is the biggest High Rope Course in Costa Rica. This tour offers easier activities built specifically for young children to challenge themselves. For the older children and adults, there are increasingly more advanced levels of rope bridges planks to challenge older children and adults alike. You can even feel like Tarzan in our famous Tarzan swing. Most of these action-packed activities take place at the tree tops. What a sense of accomplishment everyone will feel after having participated in this fun and rewarding experience!
You will find action and fun when you take the ATV Fun Park tour at Adventure Park and Hotel Vista Golfo. Everyone from 12 years old on up can do this tour. No driver's license or experience is necessary. Our bi-lingual guides will show you all that is needed to safely enjoy this thrilling activity. Even at the basic level, you can ride on the straightaway, skid on the mud, and maneuver through stone obstacles in your path. Or climb to our second or third levels to have an even more challenging ride and enjoy the most outstanding views of the rainforest and Nicoya Peninsula. This ATV tour will put another checkmark in your book of memories to never forget.
Adventure Park and Hotel Vista Golfo has everything you want for a fully relaxing vacation or an active adventure-filled trip. Coupled with our views, our comfortable rooms, our great food, and your desire to have a memorable trip to Costa Rica, we are here to serve you.
Verfügbarkeit & PreiseWähle bitte die Termine aus und klicke auf "Daten aktualisieren", um die Verfügbarkeit zu sehen
Hotel Ausstattungen & Richtlinien
- Klimaanlage
- Flughafentransfers
- Bar
- Geldwechsel
- Kostenloser Internet-Zugang
- Kostenloses Parken
- Reinigung
- Außenpool
- Parken
- Restaurant
- Safe
- Schwimmbad
- Zubereitungsmöglichkeiten für Tee / Kaffee
ReiserücktrittsversicherungDiese Unterkunft hat eine 1 Tage Stornierungsfrist. Ergeht innerhalb dieser Zeit keine Stornierung, wird eine Stornogebühr in Höhe der ersten Nacht des Aufenthalts in Rechnung gestellt.
AnfahrtKarte anzeigenKarte verbergen
From San Jose take the Highway 27 towards Caldera >>Guanacaste. At 'Cuatro Cruces' (entrace Miramar) you will see a Shell Station on the right side. There you need to turn right and take the paved road that leads you through Miramar straight up to our hotel (approximately 14 km). Keep following the signs that advertise our hotel. With your GPS go to Points of Interest and just type Vista Golfo and it will come up as Vista Golfo Adventure Park and Hotel.

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For a discussion of these and other risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements, see Item 1A. "Risk Factors" and Item 7. "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2009. This document speaks only as of its date and we do not undertake, and specifically disclaim any obligation, to publicly release the results of any revisions that may be made to any forward-looking statements to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events or circumstances after the date of such statements.
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Stratasys Reports Record Financial Results For The Third Quarter Of 2013
Stratasys Ltd. (NASDAQ:SSYS) today announced record financial results for the third quarter of 2013.
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- Non-GAAP revenue (including MakerBot from August 15 th) of $126.1 million for the third quarter of 2013 represents a 39% increase over the $90.9 million Stratasys and Objet pro forma combined revenue for the same period last year. GAAP revenue (including MakerBot) for the third quarter of 2013 was $125.6 million.
- Non-GAAP revenue (excluding MakerBot) increased organically by 26% for the third quarter over last year's Stratasys and Objet pro forma combined revenue.
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- Non-GAAP net income (including MakerBot) was $20.0 million for the third quarter, or $0.45 per diluted share, compared to Stratasys and Objet pro forma combined $16.6 million, or $0.41 per diluted share, reported for the same period last year.
- GAAP net income (including MakerBot) for the third quarter was a loss of $6.6 million, or ($0.16) per share, versus a Stratasys and Objet pro forma loss of $2.8 million, or ($0.07) per share, for the same period last year.
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- Cash, investments and bank deposits balance at the end of the third quarter was $616.5 million, or $12.65 per share.
- On a combined pro forma basis, including MakerBot, the company has shipped a cumulative 64,855 systems worldwide as of September 30, 2013.
"Organic revenue growth accelerated in the third quarter as synergies resulting from the merger between Stratasys and Objet continued to develop," said David Reis, chief executive officer of Stratasys. "We observed strong growth across multiple product lines that address an expanding range of applications. We also sustained strong gross margins during the period, which was a contributing factor to our record profitability. We are especially pleased by the contribution made by MakerBot, which added $11.6 million in revenue during the period. We are very pleased with our third quarter results."
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Standard Room, City ViewMax Occupancy: 2 guests (up to 1 child, 1 infant)
Deluxe Room, Sea ViewMax Occupancy: 4 guests (up to 3 children, 1 infant)
4-star beach retreat just steps from Frishman Beach
This Tel Aviv hotel is in the city center, on the beach within minutes of Frishman Beach, Gordon Beach, and Jerusalem Beach. Also nearby are Tel Aviv Marina and Dizengoff Centre.
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In addition to a restaurant, Prima Tel Aviv Hotel features a bar/lounge. Other amenities include complimentary wireless Internet access and dry cleaning/laundry services.
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LCD televisions come with digital channels. Guestrooms also feature sofa beds, refrigerators, and wireless Internet access (surcharge).Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!
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The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. A computer station is located on site and high-speed wireless Internet access is complimentary. Event facilities include conference space and meeting rooms. For a surcharge, a roundtrip airport shuttle (available on request) is offered to guests. This beach hotel also offers a library, a terrace, and multilingual staff. Onsite parking is available (surcharge).
- 24-hour front desk
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- Total number of rooms - 63
- Number of floors - 5
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Available in all rooms: Wireless internet access ( 70 ILS per 24-hour period ), Wired high-speed Internet access (surcharge)
Available in some public areas: Free Wi-Fi
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Self parking (surcharge)
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- Air conditioning
- Phone
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- Refrigerator
- Coffee/tea maker
- Daily housekeeping
- Bathrobes
- Hair dryer
- Shower/tub combination
- Iron/ironing board
- In-room safe
- Sofa bed
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- Digital TV service
- Wireless Internet access (surcharge)
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- Room service (limited hours)
- Pillow menu
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Prima Tel Aviv Hotel has a restaurant serving breakfast only.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
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- Sailing nearby
- Windsurfing nearby
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When you arrive
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
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Check-in may not be available until after 9 PM on Saturdays and on Jewish holidays.
When you leave
Check-out time is 11 AM
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
- All citizens of Israel will be charged the national value-added tax
- Fee for in-room wireless Internet: ILS 70 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
- Fee for wireless Internet in public areas: ILS 70 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
- Self parking fee: ILS 40 per day
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NEW YORK Welsh actor Matthew Rhys is charmingly evasive. Rather than offering long-winded answers about himself, Rhys is just as likely to respond to a question with another question, a tendency that makes it easier to understand how he effortlessly slips into so many disparate identities on FX's Cold War drama "The Americans."
Each week, Rhys plays a Soviet spy posing as a suburban American dad named Philip Jennings. In the line of duty, he assumes numerous personas by relying on an impressive array of wigs, facial hair and eyewear to maintain his cover.
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"I'm always trying to find what's the truth in this moment," says Rhys, clad in a chambray shirt and cargo pants, an inconspicuously cool ensemble that would be a great disguise for a spy hiding out in Brooklyn – though his rolling native accent, so thoroughly masked in "The Americans," would be a dead giveaway.
Over the course of a career dating to the late 1990s, Rhys, 39, has starred as a gay Southern California lawyer in the prime-time network soap "Brothers & Sisters," an opium-smoking choirmaster in an adaptation of Charles Dickens' "The Mystery of Edwin Drood" and poet Dylan Thomas in the pedigreed biopic "The Edge of Love."
"There's something in Philip who's always figuring out his place," says Joel Fields, executive producer of "The Americans." "I sometimes wonder whether that is deeply imprinted in Matthew's soul somehow. I can't help but feel there is something in that Welsh upbringing, in the culture of being an outsider inside a larger country, being Welsh in Great Britain, that goes to the way he comes at acting in general and this role in particular."
Now in its second season, "The Americans" puts a new spin on the antihero drama by centering on a married pair of KGB spies living in suburban Falls Church, Va., in the early days of the Reagan administration.
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The onscreen dynamic between Rhys and Russell has contributed to rumors of an offscreen relationship, though both have denied a real-life romance.
Rhys will turn 40 later this year, which occasionally gives him second thoughts about his career. "I catch myself going, 'What am I doing? I'm almost 40, running around in a wig, pretending to be a spy. What am I doing for a living?' Don't get me wrong, you couldn't ask for better, but the older I get, the louder that is in my head."
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Michael Sullivan, Emeritus Professor of Mathematics at Chicago State University, received a Ph.D. in mathematics from the Illinois Institute of Technology. Mike taught at Chicago State for 35 years before recently retiring. He is a native of Chicago's South Side and divides his time between a home in Oak Lawn IL and a condo in Naples FL.
Mike is a member of the American Mathematical Society and the Mathematical Association of America. He is a past president of the Text and Academic Authors Association and is currently Treasurer of its Foundation. He is a member of the TAA Council of Fellows and was awarded the TAA Mike Keedy award in 1997 and the Lifetime Achievement Award in 2007. In addition, he represents TAA on the Authors Coalition of America.
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Mike has four children: Kathleen, who teaches college mathematics; Michael III, who also teaches college mathematics, and who is his coauthor on two precalculus series; Dan, who is a sales director for Pearson Education; and Colleen, who teaches middle-school and secondary school mathematics. Twelve grandchildren round out the family.
Table of Contents
1. Graphs
1.1 The Distance and Midpoint Formulas
1.2 Graphs of Equations in Two Variables: Intercepts; Symmetry
1.3 Lines
1.4 Circles
Chapter Review
Chapter Test
Chapter Projects
2. Functions and Their Graphs
2.1 Functions
2.2 The Graph of a Function
2.3 Properties of Functions
2.4 Library of Functions; Piecewise-defined Functions
2.5 Graphing Techniques: Transformations
2.6 Mathematical Models: Building Functions
Chapter Review
Chapter Test
Cumulative Review
Chapter Projects
3. Linear and Quadratic Functions
3.1 Linear Functions and Their Properties
3.2 Linear Models: Building Linear Functions from Data
3.3 Quadratic Functions and Their Properties
3.4 Build Quadratic models from Verbal Descriptions and from Data
3.5 Inequalities Involving Quadratic Functions
Chapter Review
Chapter Test
Cumulative Review
Chapter Projects
4. Polynomial and Rational Functions
4.1 Polynomial Functions and Models
4.2 Properties of Rational Functions
4.3 The Graph of a Rational Function
4.4 Polynomial and Rational Inequalities
4.5 The Real Zeros of a Polynomial Function
4.6 Complex Zeros: Fundamental Theorem of Algebra
Chapter Review
Chapter Test
Cumulative Review
Chapter Projects
5. Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
5.1 Composite Functions
5.2 One-to-One Functions; Inverse Functions
5.3 Exponential Functions
5.4 Logarithmic Functions
5.5 Properties of Logarithms
5.6 Logarithmic and Exponential Equations
5.7 Financial Models
5.8 Exponential Growth and Decay Models; Newton's Law; Logistic Growth and Decay Models
5.9 Building Exponential, Logarithmic, and Logistic Functions from Data
Chapter Review
Chapter Test
Cumulative Review
Chapter Projects
6. Trigonometric Functions
6.1 Angles and Their Measure
6.2 Trigonometric Functions: Unit Circle Approach
6.3 Properties of the Trigonometric Functions
6.4 Graphs of the Sine and Cosine Functions
6.5 Graphs of the Tangent, Cotangent, Cosecant, and Secant Functions
6.6 Phase Shift; Sinusoidal Curve Fitting
Chapter Review
Chapter Test
Cumulative Review
Chapter Projects
7. Analytic Trigonometry
7.1 The Inverse Sine, Cosine, and Tangent Functions
7.2 The Inverse Trigonometric Functions (continued)
7.3 Trigonometric Equations
7.4 Trigonometric Identities
7.5 Sum and Difference Formulas
7.6 Double-angle and Half-angle Formulas
7.7 Product-to-Sum and Sum-to-Product Formulas
Chapter Review
Chapter Test
Cumulative Review
Chapter Projects
8. Applications of Trigonometric Functions
8.1 Applications Involving Right Triangles
8.2 Law of Sines
8.3 Law of Cosines
8.4 Area of a Triangle
8.5 Simple Harmonic Motion; Damped Motion; Combining Waves
Chapter Review
Chapter Test
Cumulative Review
Chapter Projects
9. Polar Coordinates; Vectors
9.1 Polar Coordinates
9.2 Polar Equations and Graphs
9.3 The Complex Plane; DeMoivre's Theorem
9.4 Vectors
9.5 The Dot Product
9.6 Vectors in Space
9.7 The Cross Product
Chapter Review
Chapter Test
Cumulative Review
Chapter Projects
10. Analytic Geometry
10.1 Conics
10.2 The Parabola
10.3 The Ellipse
10.4 The Hyperbola
10.5 Rotation of Axes; General Form of a Conic
10.6 Polar Equations of Conics
10.7 Plane Curves and Parametric Equations
Chapter Review
Chapter Test
Cumulative Review
Chapter Projects
11. Systems of Equations and Inequalities
11.1 Systems of Linear Equations: Substitution and Elimination
11.2 Systems of Linear Equations: Matrices
11.3 Systems of Linear Equations: Determinants
11.4 Matrix Algebra
11.5 Partial Fraction Decomposition
11.6 Systems of Nonlinear Equations
11.7 Systems of Inequalities
11.8 Linear Programming
Chapter Review
Chapter Test
Cumulative Review
Chapter Projects
12. Sequences; Induction; The Binomial Theorem
12.1 Sequences
12.2 Arithmetic Sequences
12.3 Geometric Sequences; Geometric Series
12.4 Mathematical Induction
12.5 The Binomial Theorem
Chapter Review
Chapter Test
Cumulative Review
Chapter Projects
13. Counting and Probability
13.1 Counting
13.2 Permutations and Combinations
13.3 Probability
Chapter Review
Chapter Test
Cumulative Review
Chapter Projects
14. A Preview of Calculus: The Limit, Derivative, and Integral of a Function
14.1 Finding Limits Using Tables and Graphs
14.2 Algebra Techniques for Finding Limits
14.3 One-sided Limits; Continuous Functions
14.4 The Tangent Problem; The Derivative
14.5 The Area Problem; The Integral
Chapter Review
Chapter Test
Chapter Projects
Appendix A. Review
A.1 Algebra Essentials
A.2 Geometry Essentials
A.3 Polynomials
A.4 Synthetic Division
A.5 Rational Expressions
A.6 Solving Equations
A.7 Complex Numbers; Quadratic Equations in the Complex Number System
A.8 Problem Solving: Interest, Mixture, Uniform Motion, Constant Rate Job Applications
A.9 Interval Notation; Solving Inequalities
A.10 nth Roots; Rational Exponents
Appendix B. Graphing Utilities
B.1 The Viewing Rectangle
B.2 Using a Graphing Utility to Graph Equations
B.3 Using a Graphing Utility to Locate Intercepts and Check for Symmetry
B.4 Using a Graphing Utility to Solve Equations
B.5 Square Screens
B.6 Using a Graphing Utility to Graph Inequalities
B.7 Using a Graphing Utility to Solve Systems of Linear Equations
B.8 Using a Graphing Utility to Graph a Polar Equation
B.9 Using a Graphing Utility to Graph Parametric Equations
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