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“After searching for a spe-cific location to relocate our business we contacted Veronica. We told her of our specific needs and she put her team into ac-tion. They prepared a de-tailed business and profes-sional profile to assist our application, and also found us a new location that was just what we had in mind. Her diligence negotiating the deal was by far a bo-nus. We highly recom-mend Project Pegasus Inc.
- Julia & Robert Bilodeau
In This Issue
• Buying a Business
• Dubrovnik ….“Pearl
of the Adriatic.”
• Know what to do in
case of disaster?
• National Association
of Realtors report.
• Democracy and
Freedom of Religion
Considered talking to a professional in looking for your business?
Buying a Business Looking to relocate your business or deciding to buy one entails many
considerations and decisions. Location, demographics, and prospective
premises are only part of the equation. A lot has to do with how ready and
able you are to make this move. Assistance from an experienced busi-
ness broker with commercial expertise is invaluable. A professional will
help you assess your situation more clearly, and provide helpful infor-
mation, so you can ascertain what you need to consider and prepare.
They will work diligently to provide you with your best option and secure
the location and business that best fits into your plan. There is also the
possible situation that you may just not be ready yet….an experienced
broker will provide scenarios and details that will point you to that realisa-
tion should that be the case. An expert looking out for your interests and
negotiating on your behalf is a must for anyone considering a business
move, or the purchase of a new business.
First things to consider in buying a business. • Do I understand this industry?
• Have I researched what I need to have?
• Will my business thrive only in certain locations?
PROJECT PEGASUS INTERNATIONAL Newsletter Feb / Mar 2017 Issue
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Dubrovnik…..“Pearl of the Adriatic.”
Dubrovnik is a Croatian city on the Adriatic Sea, in the region of Dalmatia.
“Game of Thrones” fans recognise this wall city as the backdrop used to
digitally create Kings Landing the power capital of the fictional world of
Westeros, created in books by George RR Martin. The series has turned
filming locations into new tourist meccas for the show’s enthusiasts.
“The Pearl of the Adriatic," according to Lord Byron, and one of the most
prominent tourist destinations in the Mediterranean Sea. A seaport of
jaw dropping beauty, a well-maintained wall city with an impressive moun-
tain backdrop, and lots of atmosphere and culture. It is the jumping off
point for many ferries that head to islands on a clear-crystal sea, for easy
day trips. It has museums, cafes, bars, and clubs dotted around the Old
Town area, not to mention scenic old streets in which to wander. The city
of Dubrovnik is on the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites. Transport is
Swiss standard compared to the rest of the country, and restaurants offer
creative and traditional fare. Dubrovnik was a city-state that once rivalled
Venice in wealth and power. It reached its zenith during the 15th century,
but an earthquake in 1667 meant the city had to be rebuilt, this time in
baroque style. Dubrovnik is also a first-class Adriatic resort, and stretching
out from the historical centre is a network of beaches with stunning views
to enjoy. With two seasons of GOT yet to complete there’s the added
draw for fans to catch a glimpse of their favorites filming on location
Know what to do in case of a disaster?
The Red Cross Society website gives advice to all families living in likely affected areas to create an emergency plan. They show how to put one to-gether in 3 steps. Templates are also available in different languages.
1. With your family or household members, discuss how to pre-pare and respond to the types of emergencies that are most likely to happen where you live, learn, work and play.
2. Identify responsibilities for each member of your house-hold and how you will work together as a team.
3. Practice as many elements of your plan as possible.
Common things to consider;
• What are our escape routes?
• If separated during an emer-
gency, what is our meeting
place near our home?
• If we cannot return home or
are asked to evacuate, what is
our meeting place outside of
our neighbourhood?
• In the event our household is
separated or unable to com-
municate with each other,
what is our emergency contact
outside of our area?
Dubrovnik - New York Times image
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NAR Appraiser Trend Study
March 16, 2017. In recent years, the National Asso-ciation of REALTORS® has heard concerns re-garding a perceived shortage in appraisers. NAR is also aware of re-ports of long turnaround times for appraisals, high-er and/or rush fees in certain areas, and difficul-ty in bringing new ap-praisers into the profes-sion. NAR seeks re-search to determine whether a shortage of appraisers exists and to what extent, as well as to further explore the other issues facing the apprais-al profession.
Highlights; Satisfaction with most
tested aspects of the ap-
praiser’s work is low. The
typical respondent
planned to remain an ap-
praiser for 12.2 years, but
some were planning to
leave sooner.
Regulation and compen-
sation are the highest
ranked reasons for leav-
ing among the minority of
respondents who are un-
likely to stay in the field
for another 5 years.
Few appraisers currently
train newcomers to the
field, though most have
done training in the past.
Over one-third of current
trainers do so for no com-
pensation.
Appraisal compensation
appears responsive to
the increased demands
of short turn-around and
unique properties.
Pending Home Sales Continue to Surge
National Association of Realtors WASHINGTON (March 29, 2017) — "Pending home sales rebounded sharply in February to their highest level in nearly a year and second-highest level in over a decade, according to the National Association of Realtors®. All major regions saw a notable hike in contract activity last month. The Pending Home Sales Index, a forward-looking indicator based on con-tract signings, jumped 5.5 percent to 112.3 in February from 106.4 in Janu-ary. Last month's index reading is 2.6 percent above a year ago, is the high-est since last April (113.6) and the second highest since May 2006 (112.5). Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist, says February's convincing bump in pending sales is proof that demand is rising with spring on the doorstep. "Buyers came back in force last month as a modest, seasonal uptick in list-ings were enough to fuel an increase in contract signings throughout the country," he said. "The stock market's continued rise and steady hiring in most markets is spurring significant interest in buying, as well as the expecta-tion from some households that delaying their home search may mean pay-ing higher interest rates later this year." Added Yun, "Last month being the warmest February in decades also played a role in kick-starting prospective buyers' house hunt." Looking ahead to the busy spring months, Yun expects to see continued ebbs and flows in activity as new supply struggles to replace listings that are going under contract at a very quick pace. This is especially the case at the lower- and mid-market price ranges, where choices are minimal and prices are being bid higher by multiple offers. "The homes most buyers are in the market for are unfortunately the most difficult to find and ultimately buy," said Yun. "The country's healthy labor market is translating to greater job security, but affordability is not improving because home prices in some areas are still outpacing incomes by three times or more because of tight supply. How much new and existing inventory there is on the market this spring will determine if sales can reach their full potential and finally start reversing the nation's low homeownership rate."
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Democracy and Freedom of Religion A government's guarantee of freedom of religion indicates acceptance of the
premise of democracy: that every individual has value and worth, and that
the state is constituted to serve society, not vice versa. It is in this sense that
freedom of religion serves as the cornerstone of democracy. Given the con-
tinuing threat of religious terrorism from Islamic extremists, it’s not hard to
imagine a world that could significantly restrict the freedom of religion most of
us have grown up enjoying in western society. It is illogical to view all Mus-
lims as terrorists, but unfortunately it is equally obvious that radical Islamic
terrorists consider themselves to be Muslims. Moderate Muslims are not
trying to impose a totalitarian version of their faith, but are law-abiding citi-
zens who are just trying to live their lives in peace. By definition, of course,
“moderate Muslims” do not subscribe to the radical Islamist agenda. The co-
nundrum for western society today is how to tell them apart, and thus this
situation of religious restriction can begin to be applied to all religions. If you
think this could never occur consider the following;
Proposed UN Resolution Would Effectively Ban Religion
NEW YORK, NY (PRWEB) January 27, 2004 -- A draft resolution which
aims to secure global peace and stability at the expense of organized
religion is today being submitted to the United Nations in New York.
United Nations, S-378 Mon Feb 2 14:41:47 2004.
The resolution was never passed, but the fact that it was considered back in 2004 is an eye-opener. Now take into account the current climate in Russia, with the law that is actually an amendment to a package of laws against ter-rorism and extremism approved by the Russian Parliament’s upper chamber. As a result of the legislation, faith sharing in homes, in the media, online, or any place other than a government recognized church is prohibited. “The United States government and all other nations that profess a commitment to religious freedom should urge Russia to repeal this unjust law, NRB Presi-dent Dr. Jerry A. Johnson said. “Let’s pray this new iron curtain of Christian persecution in Russia will be lifted quickly and without harm to our brothers and sisters in Christ.”
Putin signed measure revoking religious freedom ProjectPegasusInternational.com
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