Habitat for Humanity?s Cars for Homes Program Steers Families Toward Local Affordable Housing
AMERICUS, GA (ContentDesk) August 1, 2005 -? Steering more low-income families toward local affordable homeownership opportunities, Habitat for Humanity is launching its nationwide "Cars for Homes?" vehicle donation program.
Cars for Homes? takes donated cars, trucks, boats, motorcycles, RVs and other vehicles and sells them through automobile auctions, recyclers or salvage yards to raise funds that help build simple, decent homes. Funds generated from vehicle sales benefit the local Habitat for Humanity affiliate and community where the donation is made.
Habitat began its Cars for Homes? program in the fall of 2003 in the Seattle area. Since that time, car donations have raised hundreds of thousands of dollars that ultimately help build homes in partnership with low-income families."We are excited to expand Habitat's Cars for Homes? program across the country," said Marcia Rundle, Cars for Homes? general manager.
"It provides a hassle-free and easy way to give to Habitat.
Anyone can help provide affordable housing within their own community by donating vehicles they aren't using or are ready to sell or trade-in."Donors can call the Cars for Homes? toll-free number or process their car donation online. Donor contact, title and vehicle information is collected and, upon acceptance of the donation, arrangements are made for the vehicle, keys and title to be picked up for processing. Habitat for Humanity receives between 70 and 80 percent of the sales proceeds after towing fees and other expenses. Donors receive an acknowledgement letter for their car donation and can check with the Internal Revenue Service or their tax advisor for information on the tax deductibility of their donation.More information on how to donate a car, truck, boat, RV or other vehicle to help eliminate substandard housing can be obtained by calling Habitat for Humanity Cars for Homes? at 1-877-277-HFHI (4344) toll free, or at http://www.carsforhomes.org.About Cars for Homes?Cars for Homes? is Habitat for Humanity's national program that provides donors a quick and easy process for donating cars, trucks, boats, RVs and other vehicles to help build homes in partnership with local low-income families in need of decent, affordable shelter.
www.carsforhomes.orgAbout Habitat for Humanity Habitat for Humanity International, based in Americus, Ga., is an ecumenical Christian ministry dedicated to eliminating poverty housing. By the end of 2005, Habitat will have built its 200,000th house and more than one million people will be living in Habitat homes they helped build and are buying through no-profit, zero-interest mortgages.
www.habitat.org.
How To Make Money With Used Cars!
One of the most important purchases consumers make is a car. The average consumer purchases another car every several years.
With the High Cost of new cars millions of people are opting to purchase affordable used cars. There is a Massive opportunity to earn an excellent income.
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Selling Cars.
October 3, 2004 - Matthew Williams will be joining Michael Holley Kia in Lakeland, Florida as a car salesman. "I don't want to be called a salesman because that makes people think of someone trying to trick or manipulate them," says Matt Williams, "I would rather be called a Sales Consultant because I am not out to trick or manipulate anyone into buying a car." Matt Williams also says,"I am new in the automotive business but with great customer service and continued training in automotive sales I can make it."Matt will be going through training using a nonmanipulative method of selling. This is known as the Contrarian Method of Selling developed by Mark Tewart of Tewart Enterprises, Lebanon,OH. Why sell Kias? "Kia is a brand that is on the rise. They are one of the fastest growing automotive brands in America.
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Detroit, Hybrids Are Not Just Cars Anymore
It seems that Detroit is not the only ones listening and delivering on what the consumer expects when shopping for a better more efficient gas powered car and as the result Detroit spent hundred's of millions of dollars in creating and improving HYBRID vehicles. This push to satisfy consumers in every aspect of buying a new vehicle is evidenced by the consumers ever increasing relevance of internet shopping where a person in pajamas at home can purchase a new vehicle. Purchasing on the World Wide Web is another automotive segment effected by the consumer who demands top efficiency in every technological convenience, Case in point, The internet's online automotive purchasing segment with its Autobytel and Cars.com.E-commerce, 11% bought their cars online, 9% through newspaper ads. Car shoppers are now empowered by the Internet. Most of the estimated 61 million consumers who bought a new or used cars last year began their search on the internet.
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Used Cars Are the Last Remaining Untapped Market in the Auto Industry
(ContentDesk) November 1, 2005 -- Car Dealer Marketing announced the launch of The Used Car Sellution", an innovative, proprietary online marketing program for Internet-savvy auto dealers that drives pre-qualified used vehicle buyers directly to the inventory department on a dealer's own web site.
The Used Car Sellution" is being used by Asbury Automotive, the fifth largest mega-dealership group in the country, for its Crown Automotive subsidiary and two of its dealerships in North Carolina and one in Virginia.
The program delivered over 15,000 additional pre-qualified used vehicle buyers to Crown's web site in August and September, which averages around 40,000 visitors a month.
It resulted in the company selling 53 additional used vehicles, yielding profits in excess of $92,000, according to Alan Hack, president of Car Dealer Marketing.
That's right, $92,000 in profits, not sales.
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A Quick Guide to Rental Cars
Rental cars can be a necessity; their use can save lots of time and aggravation. However, the actual act of renting them can seem to be a test in patience. There are forms to be filled out, questions to be answered and signatures to be signed. Before you sign on the dotted line, be sure you know exactly what you are getting and giving for your rental car.
If you have personal auto insurance, call your agent to see if you are insured with a rental car as well. This will allow you to save money by turning down the insurance offered by the rental company at the time of vehicle pick up.
Be sure to read the contract and ask questions about anything that you do not understand.
It's better to take sometime at the counter or on the phone to pin down the details, than to think you got it and have to deal with the company in the event of an accident. Ask questions!
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Southwest Airlines Offers Cheap Airfares as Low as $49 One-Way; Resolve to Take More Trips in 2006
Dallas, TX (ContentDesk via ContentDesk Direct) December 2, 2005 -- If you're planning a trip for 2006, the time to book your air travel is now! To ring in the New Year, Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) is offering southwest.com-only airfares as low as $49 one-way with a 21-day advance purchase. Fares range from $49 to $159 one-way and vary by destination and day of travel. To book these irresistibly cheap airfares available only at southwest.com,...
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InterUnity Group announces new research on Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), Power Conditioning, and Computer Related Air Conditioning decisions.
InterUnity Group has compiled interim findings on a ground breaking study about the key drivers of Electrical - Mechanical infrastructure decisions. This is a new ground breaking Infrastructure Research Study on how Large companies make Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), Power Conditioning, and Computer Related Air Conditioning decisions.Qualified respondents will be entered into a drawing for a $1000 Visa Gift Card. The Visa Gift Card can be used anywhere Visa Debit is accepted. All respondents...
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Do Credit Repair Yourself ? No One Else Can Do It For You
Doing credit repair yourself does not require any special knowledge. You don't have to be an accountant, nor do you have to pay a credit repair agency to help you. The fact is that no one can repair your credit but you. Others can only give you tips to help you out. If you have bad credit, then you have to do the credit repair yourself by taking the necessary steps.
Do it yourself credit repair tips include getting a copy of your free annual credit report. You are entitled...
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Lincoln Mortgage Gets Involved With "Family Care" Initiative
Saint Paul, Minnesota (ContentDesk) November 19, 2005 -- The families of military personnel often need help sorting out the day-to-day finances while one spouse is deployed. Often times the deployment can last several months, during this period the staff at Lincoln Mortgage, a Minnesota based mortgage broker, will be there to help these families make good financial decisions.Recently, the spouse of a deployed soldier called Lincoln Mortgage to inquire about her escrow amount shortage. The staff...
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Kids Party Planning Checklist
Planning a party that meets the needs of children can be challenging, however it is never impossible. If done correctly, it can be fun, engaging and even exciting. One thing you can't afford to live without when planning your child's party is a party planning checklist. Consider the tool below when planning your child's next party. It will ensure that you do not forget any party essentials on your child's special day.
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