PR Newswire Broadcast Minute for Monday, March 31, 2008

PR Newswire Broadcast Minute for Monday, March 31, 2008

Second-Home Sales Accounted for One-Third of Transactions in 2007

The combined total of vacation- and investment-home sales declined with the overall market in 2007, but still accounted for 33% of all existing- and new-home sales, which is close to historic norms, according to the National Association of Realtors. The market share of homes purchased for investment last year was 21%, down from 22% in 2006, while another 12% were vacation homes, compared with a 14% market share in 2006. The total share of second homes declined from 36% of transactions in 2006.

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Rock Superstars VAN HALEN Return to the Stage on April 19 at Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas

One of the most influential bands of all time, VAN HALEN, will return to the stage at the Mandalay Bay Events Center on April 19, 2008. The band, featuring Eddie Van Halen, David Lee Roth, Alex Van Halen and Wolfgang Van Halen, will perform a full-length concert as part of Tiger Jam XI, a fundraising event presented by AT&T and hosted by golf legend Tiger Woods. Proceeds from the event benefit the Tiger Woods Foundation.

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Older People Want to Use Technology to Help Them Remain at Home

Older adults want to use technology so they can age safely in their home. Family caregivers agree believing technology can ease some of the challenges of caregiving. Concerns such as cost to install and maintain equipment remain barriers for people 65-plus and for caregivers. These are the conclusions of two new reports, one from AARP and the other from the Center for Aging Services Technologies (CAST) of the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (AAHSA).

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U.S.News & World Report Announces the 2009 Publication of America's Best Graduate Schools

U.S.News & World Report announced the publication of the 2009 edition of America's Best Graduate Schools, available at http://www.usnews.com/grad and on newsstands Monday, March 31, 2008. Examining more graduate programs than ever before, this year's edition of America's Best Graduate Schools is the most comprehensive guide to graduate schools across the country. The guide contains the exclusive rankings of over 1,500 graduate school programs in categories such as business, education, engineering, law, and medicine.

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