 Date: March 28, 2006 Relocate-America.com Announces America's Top 100 Places to Live in 2006 |
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Howell, Mich., March 28, 2006 -- Relocate-America.com, a website that assists consumers in finding communities that best fit their needs, has just released “America's Top 100 Places to Live in 2006.” The full list can be found at www.Relocate-America.com, which offers consumers an abundance of community information and links to knowledgeable real estate agents. “It’s a challenge every year to create this list because residents are so passionate about their communities,” said Steve Nickerson, president and CEO. “In addition to schools, people are looking to their communities for more amenities, and these top places provide those benefits.” "America's Top 100 Places to Live" are chosen based upon a variety of criteria. A community must first be nominated by a current or past resident, or other individuals familiar with the community’s benefits. Relocate-America’s editorial team reviews the nominations for compelling reasons regarding what makes the community a special place to live. Such descriptions often include references to a community’s: • People and neighbors• Beauty of area • Great schools • Low crime rates • Activities, such as museums, theaters and sports • Economic health, with employment opportunities and affordable housing For verification and ranking, the nominated towns are also reviewed for education, crime, employment and housing data for the past year by Relocate- America. From the Top 100, the Top 10 communities are ranked and the remaining 90 are compiled alphabetically to equally recognize those top communities on the list. Each year, thousands of communities across the U.S. are nominated and considered for the list. The Top 10 communities chosen from “America's Top 100 Places to Live in 2006” are:
The Top 100 List, compiled annually since 1998, reflects the choices of thousands of HomeRoute site visitors and can be viewed at http://www.relocate-america.com/townvote.htm. Visit Relocate-America.com to request information and nominate your favorite town. The complete list of top 100 communities for 2006 is included below. Everyone is encouraged to nominate a community for “America’s Top 100 Places to Live in 2007” at www.relocate-america.com by selecting the Top 100 button, clicking the "Nominate Your Community" link and answering the question "Why Is This Community Special?" After making a nomination, visitors can download and print a free Relocation Organizer, a valuable tool filled with information including getting a house ready to sell, choosing a Real Estate Agent, a home buyer's check list, moving with children and more. Relocate-America.com is one of a family of real estate websites founded by HomeRoute, one of the first and most successful Internet real estate companies that features real estate professionals and provides consumers with real estate resources. Relocate-America.com and Relocate-Canada.com, its sister site, presents visitors with community information about areas to which they may be relocating. HomeRoute also produces Homes101.net, a website designed to educate consumers with buyer, seller, and owner tips. Relocate-America.com’s parent company, HomeRoute (www.Homeroute.com), is a member of the National Associates of REALTORS®, Michigan Association of REALTORS®, and the Livingston Association of REALTORS®. President and CEO Steve Nickerson is the principal broker. HomeRoute, with corporate offices in Howell, Michigan, has been providing marketing services for real estate professionals along with practical advice and information for home buyers and sellers since 1997. Recognized in 2003 by Inc. Magazine as one of the 500 fastest growing companies in America, HomeRoute’s programs service thousands of the real estate industry's top professionals. HomeRoute directly helps thousands of consumers relocate successfully each month. For additional information on HomeRoute, please visit http://www.HomeRoute.com. # # # |
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