Homeowners Choose Synthetic Grass As Best Drought Tolerant Landscaping Says San Diego Expert

SAN DIEGO, Calif. - As the perennial discussion about Southern California's water shortage continues, homeowners in San Diego and surrounding areas are choosing synthetic grass as the most popular form of drought-tolerant landscaping according to San Diego artificial turf expert Scot Wozniak, President of San Diego Lawns, Inc.

A long-time synthetic grass installer in San Diego, Wozniak has helped hundreds of homeowners save water and money every month.

"We regularly sit down with homeowners and go through the numbers to find out what they will save on water and maintenance costs. Most are very surprised at how much they currently spend and are excited to find out they can cut that number significantly."

He says that most homeowners find that synthetic grass pays for itself within one to three years, but that can be greatly accelerated by taking advantage of occasional rebates offered by regional water departments.

"Getting rid of water-thirsty grass and replacing it with draught tolerant synthetic grass will qualify some homeowners for a rebate from their local agency, bringing down the cost of artificial turf installation."

Wozniak says that even if a homeowner doesn't qualify for the rebate, the money saved on projected water and maintenance costs often makes the investment worthwhile.

"Even owners who do their own lawn maintenance benefit from converting to artificial turf, because they will save on lawnmower fuel and maintenance, and avoid the inconvenience of having to mow the lawn every week."

About San Diego Lawns, Inc.

Scot Wozniak of San Diego Lawns, Inc. has been installing synthetic lawns in the San Diego area for years with an impressive record of customer satisfaction. He provides free cost estimates and cost savings projects based on reduced water usage and lawn maintenance costs. San Diego Lawns, Inc. serves the entire San Diego metro area, including Chula Vista, La Mesa, El Cajon, Del Cerro, Del Mar, La Jolla, Solana Beach, Encinitas, Escondido, Poway, Scripps Ranch, Rancho Sante Fe, Coronado, National City, Bonita, Imperial Beach, Pacific Beach, Ocean Beach, Point Loma Leucadia, Oceanside, and Spring Valley.

Scot Wozniak
President
San Diego Lawns, Inc.
1035 Surrey Dr
Bonita CA 91902
619-495-0722
http://www.sandiegolawns.com/
scot@sdlawns.com

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Southern California Property Managers Find Cost Savings For Owners With Synthetic Grass Lawns

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – With real estate investors snapping up bargains on income property due to weak housing prices, a company specializing in synthetic lawn installation is getting the message out to property management companies that their clients can improve their cash flow each month in many cases by installing synthetic grass in place of water-hogging and upkeep-intensive sod.

Scot Wozniak of San Diego Lawns, Inc., says he can help property managers run the numbers to see if their properties under management can benefit from converting their real grass lawns to great-looking synthetic lawns.

"Owners have been very interested in our product, because it looks and feels very much like real grass, yet it can save a considerable amount of money each month on the water bill and on landscape maintenance."

He says that on a cash basis, owner typically can recoup their investment in a few years, but if the project is financed, the water savings and elimination of lawn maintenance can offset the payments on installation.

"In a market like this where investors needs to squeeze every little bit of cash flow out of their investment property, property management companies would do well to suggest this option to their clients."

While Wozniak says that a synthetic lawn installation is a very real way to increase the long term investment returns on a property, he also notes that there are other benefits.

"Synthetic lawns are very environmentally friendly and much safer for children and for those with allergies. It eliminates harsh chemicals like weed killers and fertilizers, and saves a lot of money each year because artificial turf looks great year-round without the chemical treatments."

About San Diego Lawns, Inc.

Scot Wozniak of San Diego Lawns, Inc. has been installing synthetic lawns in the San Diego area for years with an impressive record of customer satisfaction. He provides free cost estimates and cost savings projects based on reduced water usage and lawn maintenance costs. San Diego Lawns, Inc. serves the entire San Diego metro area, including Chula Vista, La Mesa, El Cajon, Del Cerro, Del Mar, La Jolla, Solana Beach, Encinitas, Escondido, Poway, Scripps Ranch, Rancho Sante Fe, Coronado, National City, Bonita, Imperial Beach, Pacific Beach, Ocean Beach, Point Loma Leucadia, Oceanside, and Spring Valley.

Scot Wozniak
President
San Diego Lawns, Inc.
1035 Surrey Dr
Bonita CA 91902
619-495-0722
http://www.sandiegolawns.com/
scot@sdlawns.com

Commercial Real Estate Managers in San Diego Increasingly Turn to Artificial Turf to Reduce Maintenance

San Diego, CA – Commercial real estate property managers are increasingly turning to artificial turf to reduce maintenance costs and increase cash flow for clients, according to a leading synthetic lawn installer in the San Diego area.

Scot Wozniak of San Diego Lawns, Inc. says that he's seen an increasing trend toward installing water-efficient low-maintenance artificial grass on commercial properties in order to ensure the best cash flow possible on the investment property.

"I can sit down with any property owner and go over the numbers to determine the return on investment for installing artificial turf. In most cases, owners are stunned at how much they spend on water and maintenance costs each month."

He says that commercial properties in particular are prone to over-spending on maintenance and water.

"Larger properties obviously can save quite a bit more each month than smaller properties. While there are some initial outlays to install synthetic lawns, that investment is quickly recouped."

For more information, please contact:

Scot Wozniak
President
San Diego Lawns, Inc.
1035 Surrey Dr
Bonita CA 91902
619-495-0722
http://www.sandiegolawns.com/
scot@sdlawns.com

Mountain Real Estate Capital Acquires Assets in Joint Venture with GL Homes of Florida

Naples, FL - Mountain Real Estate Capital (MREC) announces the closing of a new investment with GL Homes of Florida to develop the 850-home Riverstone Community in Naples, Fla. MREC continues to invest in Florida and now has invested in over 8,300 acres of land and 6,500 home sites located in West Palm Beach, Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville, Naples and Fort Myers, Florida. The terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.

This transaction represents MREC's third investment in the Naples, Florida housing market. MREC has plans to continue investing in the Naples housing market and believes that demand in Naples will continue to improve in the next few years.

Joel Kaul and Eric Bialke of MREC completed the investment for MREC. Mr. Kaul, managing director, states, "We have maintained our investment focus on Naples and the state of Florida through the housing market correction. We believe there will continue to be opportunities to invest in Florida and that the fundamentals will continue to support housing growth throughout the state."

Mountain Real Estate Capital is the equity investment arm of the Mountain Real Estate Group. Other affiliates include its lending group, Mountain Funding and its management group, Mountain Asset Management. The investment entity is focused on three types of investments:

· Joint ventures with national and regional homebuilders to develop and sell residential lots and houses

· Acquisition of opportunistic assets for its own account or in partnership with developers

· Acquisition of bank REO and NPL portfolios

MREC's homebuilder joint venture program is based out of its Minneapolis office. The national origination team has additional offices in Atlanta, Los Angeles, Richmond, Va. and Newport Beach, Calif. Most of the group is comprised of former bank REO managers who were responsible for the management and disposition of 46,000 lots and homes valued at more than $2 billion. Today, Mountain's team is involved in the ownership or management of over $1 billion of property throughout the U.S. The group continues to focus on joint venture and equity investments with its national network of established developers/builders.

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About Mountain Real Estate Group

Since 1993, The Mountain Real Estate Group has been a leading private capital source for real estate developers, builders and operators seeking to enhance value in their existing projects or to take advantage of new opportunities. In the current environment, developers and builders have been teaming up with Mountain Real Estate Capital nationally to capitalize on the opportunities currently available, either through the restructure of their existing equity or debt arrangements or the joint purchase of a newly identified distressed opportunity. Mountain's equity fund is organized to invest up to $1 billion in these types of opportunities. For more information, visit www.mountainregroup.com.

Real Estate Agents: Synthetic Lawns Attract Buyers Due to Lower Lifetime Maintenance Costs

San Diego, Calif. – Real estate agents looking for an edge to get their listings sold in arid Southern California might want to recommend synthetic lawns to their clients, according to one analysis.

Scot Wozniak, President of San Diego Lawns, Inc., a San Diego synthetic lawns installation company, says drought-friendly artificial turf is a unique selling point that can really save substantial amounts of money over the lifetime of the product.

"Many people just don't take the time to add up how much money they spend on maintaining their lawns each year. When you add up water costs to the costs of lawn care services, reseeding, and fertilizing, it's a lot of money."

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He says it's possible for an average homeowner to save over $2000 per year on water and lawn maintenance by installing beautiful-looking synthetic grass.

"A synthetic lawn can be all it takes to make one house stick out over another in the minds of buyers."

Wozniak says he provides free cost savings evaluations for customers.

For more information, please contact:

Scot Wozniak
President
San Diego Lawns, Inc.
1035 Surrey Dr
Bonita CA 91902
619-495-0722
http://www.sandiegolawns.com
scot@sdlawns.com

San Diego Home Owners Get Rebate On Water-Saving Artificial Turf Installation Through April

San Diego, Calif. - San Diego homeowners have the month of April to get their old irrigated lawns removed for a rebate to make way for water-saving artificial turf. San Diego turf installer Scot Wozniak says that owners can save a significant amount of money on the installation of synthetic lawns that don't require lawn maintenance or water bills.

"In Southern California, it really does pay to be smart about water consumption. In addition to the water-savings rebate, which owners can learn about on our website at www.sandiegolawns.com, artificial turf makes sense in this economy because it saves both water and maintenance costs."

He says only residential properties can benefit from the rebate, but commercial and institutional properties stand to save even more in the long term because their landscaped areas tend to be larger and require more ongoing maintenance.

"We help schools, commercial properties, churches, and more. Reducing irrigation and landscape maintenance costs can put several hundred dollars a month back into the budget in some cases."

Wozniak offers a free consultation to help homeowners determine how much money they could save by using the rebate, which is set to expire April 30, 2011.

San Diego Artificial Turf Contractor Says Commercial Property Owners Save Thousands of Dollars

San Diego, Calif. - A turf installation company in San Diego says owners of commercial and institutional real estate like office buildings, churches, and schools can significantly cut expenses by installing artificial turf instead of conventional grass lawns.

The company, San Diego Lawns, helps owners and property managers cut back on landscaping expenses by installing maintenance-free synthetic lawns. President Scot Wozniak says that the larger the property, the more installing his San Diego Turf helps owners save each month on water and lawn maintenance.

"Having great-looking landscape is important to making an excellent first impression for many businesses. What we do is provide a way for owners to keep their lawns green without biting into their checkbooks with lawn care bills."

He says that using synthetic turf frees commercial and even institutional property owners like churches and schools from the costs associated with keeping the grass green while at the same time guarantees your lawn is always beautiful.

He also says that the long-term benefits of artificial turf are even better. Without the need to water your lawn, you can take out a significant chunk from your water bill. In fact, he says that installing synthetic turf can reduce maintenance and utility costs by over 60%.

"It can take a lot of time and money to have your grass kept looking nice year-round. Artificial turf is the best way to get rid of that problem once and for all."

Wozniak also points out that as an environmentally friendly alternative to common lawn care services, artificial turf is beneficial to residential and commercial property owners alike.

For more information, please contact:

Scot Wozniak
President
San Diego Lawns, Inc.
1035 Surrey Dr
Bonita CA 91902
619-495-0722
http://www.sandiegolawns.com
scot@sdlawns.com

San Diego Turf Installer Says Water Savings Will Pay For Cost of New Artificial Lawn

San Diego, Calif. - San Diego turf installation company San Diego Lawns Inc. says water savings and reduced landscape maintenance costs will pay for the cost of synthetic turf in as little as 3 years.

Scot Wozniak, President of San Diego Lawns says the cost savings for water usage alone can be substantial, especially for residential and commercial properties with extensive landscaping. Add to that the cost savings from reduced landscape maintenance services, and the reduction in monthly expenses can total hundreds of dollars.

"In the current economy, everyone is looking for a way to reduce long term monthly expenses, and there are few better ways to do that than to cut your water and maintenance bills by 60%."

He says that commercial properties will benefit the most from installing synthetic lawns, which can look better than real lawns and require no water to keep them green. But he also says property management companies can benefit from his San Diego artificial turf installation services as well.

"A good property manager is always on the lookout to recommend ways their commercial property owners can reduce monthly expenses to keep their building's cash flow in the black. Installing synthetic turf is a great way to do that and provide a tangible increase the value of their real estate investment."

Wozniak is an experienced artificial turf installer working the San Diego area, and has helped hundreds of customers save thousands of dollars on water and maintenance costs for their properties.

He says he offers a free consultation with residential and commercial property owners to help calculate how much they will save.

"We help all types of clients save money by converting to environmentally friendly synthetic turf, from churches to schools to private home owners." For more information, please contact:

Scot Wozniak
President
San Diego Lawns, Inc.
1035 Surrey Dr
Bonita CA 91902
619-495-0722
http://www.sandiegolawns.com