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Former vice president and general manager transitions into his new role as president

 

NORFOLK, Va.-(December 5, 2008)-For Rent Media Solutions, a leading apartment resource for searching apartments nationwide, and a division of Dominion Enterprises, is proud to announce Terry Slattery’s promotion to president of For Rent Media Solutions. This change is in recognition of Slattery’s contributions to both For Rent Media Solutions and the multi-housing industry.

“I have had the fortune of working with Terry for eight years now,” said Jack Ross,  president of Dominion Enterprises apartment and employment businesses. “His impact on For Rent Media Solutions and the industry has been substantial. He continues to show his dedication to multi-housing through his membership in organizations like the National Apartment Association, where he was recently recognized as a recipient of a Paragon Award. I am confident For Rent Media Solutions will continue to grow under his leadership.”

Slattery entered the multi-housing industry in 1993, when he joined the For Rent Magazine^® office in Las Vegas as an account executive. Since then, he has held several positions within the company, including national marketing director, vice president of marketing, and vice president of national sales and marketing. He assisted with the execution of LEADS^TM, the original tracking service in the multi-family housing business, now considered the standard in the industry. He is also credited for heading up the group that created ForRent.com^®, one of the nation’s leading apartment Internet Listing Services.

“I am honored to step into the role of president of For Rent Media Solutions,” said Slattery. “I am proud of the success our company continues to experience and look forward to finding more innovative ways to promote our clients through a combination of print and Internet services.”

Slattery is very active in the multi-housing industry, attending many industry conferences and serving as a board member for the National Apartment Association. In 2007, he was appointed chairman of the National Supplier’s Council. In this position, he co-chaired the NAA Education Conference and Convention in Las Vegas and oversaw the development of the National Suppliers Council. This is the highest level that a supplier can rise to in the multi-family industry.

In his last role as the vice president and general manager of For Rent Media Solutions, Slattery brought innovation to the industry through new initiatives such as online video and mobile technology. As president, he will oversee all aspects of print, Internet, production and operations for all For Rent Media Solutions publications and Web sites, including: For Rent Magazine^®, ForRent.com, Apartamentos Para Rentar^®, CorporateHousing.com and After 55^TM Housing and Resource Guide.

San Jose is the 3^rd largest city in California, located in the San Andreas Fault-a major source of earthquake activity. The city is approximately 50 miles from San Francisco in the Silicon Valley area.  As you may or may not know, the Silicon Valley is primarily known for the technological/computer oriented businesses, which could explain the employment growth predicted for 2008. According to research from the National Multi Housing Council, 38% of the San Jose market is renter-occupied housing and the median gross rent is $1,123 per month.

Did You Know?

San Jose is a Mecca of professional sports teams. They have the Major League Soccer team the San Jose Earthquakes, the National Hockey League teams the San Jose Sharks and an arena football team named the San Jose SaberCats.

The San Jose apartment market is going very strong. It has rose eight places in the National Apartment Index which was boosted by forecasts for low and declining vacancy and strong rent growth. A majority of the metro’s residential places will be in the form of for-sale projects, but given only 20% of metro households can afford the median priced entry level home; it offers very little competition to apartments.[1] Search for Apartments in San Jose, CA or close by on ForRent.com.

Colleges & Universities:

San Jose houses many higher education institutions. San Jose State University being the most well known, but in addition to the Spartans are: National Hispanic University, Lincoln Law School of San Jose, San Jose City College and Evergreen Valley College.  If you don’t see your University or College listed, you can always visit ForRent.com to search for apartments near colleges/universities in California.

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[1] Real Estate Investment Research, 2008 National Apartment Report by Marcus & Millichap Real Estate Investment Services

Jacksonville is located in the northeast region of Florida, approximately one hour from St. Augustine and two hours from Daytona Beach. Jacksonville is well known for its Jacksonville Naval Station, which was a part of the BRAC Commission (Base Realignment and Closure).

An interesting fact about Jacksonville is that the St. Johns River runs through the entire city and is over a mile wide, with numerous bridges to get into the city over the river.  And of course, Jacksonville is home to the Jacksonville Jaguars, the National Football League team, that play at Alltel Stadium.

If you’re looking for a career in healthcare insurance, Jacksonville is the place for you!  It houses corporate headquarters for Blue Cross & Blue Shield and HealthKeepers. To search for jobs in the Jacksonville, Florida area you can visit ForRent.com. According to Forbes.com, Jacksonville made the list at #18 for the top 40 cities for job growth. Jacksonville also made the list of top 40 best cities for singles.

Jacksonville Apartments:

The apartment market in Jacksonville will continue to have renter demand as there is continued job growth and business development. That, coupled with the city’s skilled and educated work force, makes it a desirable place to reside. As if employment growth and entertainment attractions weren’t enough to bring in residents, the overwhelming support of animals may be enough to entice you. Apartment communities throughout the city are extremely pet-friendly.  It is typical for apartments to allow a variety of breeds and weight, as well as offering facilities for animals to play. View apartments in Jacksonville, FL on ForRent.com.

And true to Florida’s reputation there are great beaches for locals and tourists alike. Jacksonville Beach, Neptune Beach, Atlantic Beach and Ponte Vedra Beach are all located within a ten mile radius. Note: Ponte Vedra Beach is where the Players Championship Golf Tournament takes place.

So if you’re considering relocation, Jacksonville, FL should definitely be on your list of places to explore. With the appeal of Florida’s beaches, the increasing job growth and many other attractions, you’re sure to find your perfect home!

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When relocating to a new area there are many difficult obstacles to overcome, like finding a new place to live, finding a date, finding your way around town and most importantly finding a job. With the economy threatening a recession and the unemployment rate escalating in many cities, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to find a job. Luckily, ForRent.com is making it easier for you to search for jobs in your area. If you visit the Relocation Center you can rummage through multiple job listing sites for openings and apply to ones that meet your skill set. So while the idea of moving to a new area is still scary, ForRent.com can help make the process a little bit easier. Visit ForRent.com and look for a new job today!