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Finding Your Dream Home: Community First Real Estate's Guide to Buying Property in Liverpool

Hey there, future homeowner! Do you feel tired of renting and dreaming of owning your own piece of Liverpool? Look no further than Community First Real Estate! As a local real estate company, we're dedicated to helping you find your dream home and guiding you through buying property in Liverpool.

In particular, purchasing a home can be daunting for first-time buyers, which is why Community First Real Estate is aware of this. To help make buying a home as easy and stress-free as possible, we offer professional guidance, in-depth market knowledge, and individualized service.

So, where do you start? Identifying your needs and budget is the first step. Think about your way of life, your family's requirements, and your long-term objectives. Are you looking for a cozy one-bedroom apartment for a young professional or a large family home with many bedrooms? Which would you rather live in—a bustling city or a quiet neighborhood? We can start our search when you know what you are looking for.

Due to our in-depth understanding of the Liverpool real estate market, we can present you with various options. We have housing options for everyone, including contemporary apartments and large-family homes. We will work with you to identify the ideal home that satisfies your needs, preferences, and financial constraints.

There are many factors to take into account when purchasing real estate. Determining the ideal property and completing the sale are the first two steps, which is why we are here to help you at every stage. Your dream of owning a home in Liverpool can become a reality with the help of our team of experts, who will be by your side at every turn, offering professional advice and support.

Community First Real Estate is an initiative to give our valuable customers the best possible service and knowledge. We take great pride in our intimate familiarity with the Liverpool real estate market, our individualized service, and our dedication to making the home-buying process as pleasurable and stress-free as we can.

In conclusion, finding your dream home is a major milestone, and at Community First Real Estate, we're here to help make that dream a reality. We are the ideal partner for anyone looking to buy a property in Liverpool because of our in-depth understanding of the Liverpool real estate market, individualized approach, and dedication to excellence. We understand that buying a property can be tough and time-consuming, but with our expert advice and support, you can rest assured that you're in good hands.

What are you waiting for, then? To arrange a consultation and begin the process of buying your dream home in Liverpool, get in touch with us right away. We are eager to make finding your ideal home as stress-free and enjoyable as possible. https://communityfirstrealestate.com.au/

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Dezeen and House by Urban Splash present a talk on building new neighbourhoods

Dezeen has teamed up with House by Urban Splash to host a live talk about how new neighbourhoods can be built to prioritise wellbeing and sustainability. Watch the talk here from 11:00am London time.

Named Housing: A blueprint for the future, the talk is moderated by Dezeen's founder and editor-in-chief Marcus Fairs, and features Suzy Jones, director of the Future Lab division of House by Urban Splash, as well as Sekisui House UK CEO Kenta Konishi and Albert Hall, founder of The Modern House.

House by Urban Splash is a British builder of modular homes

House by Urban Splash is a new company that builds modular homes, created by property developer Urban Splash. It is a partnership between Urban Splash, Japanese housebuilder Sekisui House, and government housing accelerator Homes England.

The talk coincides with the launch of Live Well by Design, a manifesto that sets out the principles that guide House by Urban Splash's building projects.

House by Urban Splash offers home buyers the opportunity to customise their homes, which are built off-site in a factory. While rare in Britain, modular housing is common in Japan, where Sekisui House is the biggest housebuilder and specialises in modular construction methods.

During the panel discussion, the speakers will interrogate how well-designed homes and neighbourhoods make us happier and healthier, encourage us to live in our homes for longer, and create strong communities with biodiversity, sustainability and flexibility built in.

Suzy Jones, director of the Future Lab at House by Urban Splash

As director of House by Urban Splash's research and innovation-focused Future Lab, Jones leads teams of specialists exploring the impacts of societal, environmental and technological change on the design and development of homes and communities.

Previously, Jones was director of RIBA North, the Liverpool-based wing of the Royal Institute of British Architects. She studied Interactive Arts at Manchester Metropolitan University and Visual Anthropology at the University of Lapland.

Kenta Konishi, CEO of Sekisui House UK

Konishi acted as the managing director of Sekisui House in Singapore before moving to London in 2019 to inaugurate the UK branch of the company as its CEO.

Sekisui House is expanding into the British housing market through its part in the House by Urban Splash partnership. The company, founded in 1960, is one of the world's largest housebuilders, with cumulative sales of over 2.4 million homes.

In Japan, Sekisui House has built more than 44 thousand net-zero energy houses, and is known for its "gohon no ki" (meaning "five trees") landscaping concept, by which it pledges to plant tree species that are suitable for local ecosystems as part of each project.

Albert Hill, co-founder of The Modern House

Hill was working as the design editor at Wallpaper* magazine when he and fellow journalist and art history graduate Matt Gibberd co-founded design-led estate agency The Modern House in 2005.

The pair saw an opportunity for aesthetically-led real estate and sought to bring an editorial sensibility to what they saw as a staid housing market.

Hill has written for The Guardian, The Times and The Independent, contributed to a number of books and commentated on architecture and property on television and radio.

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10 To Watch : Mayor’s Edition 72219

RICK HORROW’S  TOP 10 SPORTS/BIZ/TECH/PHILANTHROPY ISSUES FOR THE WEEK OF JULY 22 : MAYOR’S EDITION

with Reed Weber

Shane Lowry pocketed a cool $1.935 million for winning The Open Championship. He also netted thousands of new fans, and helped to unify Ireland through his sport. The affable Lowry, who came oh-so-close to winning the 2016 U.S. Open before blowing a four-shot lead to winner Dustin Johnson, has career earnings of close to $19 million, and his win on Sunday will almost certainly also include a bonus from primary sponsors Immedis and Banc of Ireland. However, the 2019 Open could potentially make an even bigger cultural mark. "This is the beginning of the Open taking its place as the Open and moving around the world…In my lifetime it is possible to see it being played in the Netherlands or maybe Australia," two-time winner of the Claret Jug Padraig Harrington shared with the Irish Times regarding Royal Portrush serving as a catalyst to take the major around the globe. Lowry is certain to be the face of Irish golf in the yearlong run up to the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo, especially as colleague Rory McIlroy struggles with his big-stage game.

Major League Baseball could allow for sponsorship patches on its teams’ uniforms within three years, the league confirmed to SportsBusiness Journal. The success of the NBA decision to allow jersey branding, which brings in an average $7 million a year per team, has reportedly created “considerable interest” for MLB teams to follow suit. Van Wagner Sports & Entertainment confirmed to SBJ that it had been approached by MLB franchises for evaluations of the potential new inventory. The Excel sports agency, which worked on multiple NBA patch deals, also revealed that it had received inquiries from “curious” teams regarding the marketplace. “We’re examining the patch, but clearly we have things to work through first,” MLB EVP Noah Garden told SBJ. “I’d say it’s inevitable down the road, but certainly not immediate. This is something that requires a fairly long runway.” The new patch sponsorships would require the approval of the MLBPA as part of the next collective bargaining agreement, but MLB’s current uniform deal with Nike reportedly includes provision for uniform patches. Van Wagner estimated that deals could be worth $6-$8 million, with select high-profile teams able to secure more.

A 22% minority stake in the Oklahoma City Thunder has been put up for sale, according to Bloomberg. The team share was previously owned by late oilman Aubrey McClendon, who passed away in a car crash in 2016. McClendon’s 22% ownership stake has reportedly been held by his estate since his death. The Thunder are worth $1.475 billion, according to Forbes, which would value a 22% stake in the team at around $324.5 million. However, Bloomberg’s report added that a value for McClendon’s stake could be discounted because it comes with voting rights but little else. The share does not come with representation on the board or any decision-making authority. The Thunder are controlled by Clay Bennett, whose Professional Basketball Club investment group purchased the Seattle Supersonics in 2006 before moving the franchise to Oklahoma City ahead of the 2008-2009 season. Likely also for sale soon: The multi-million dollar estate former Thunder star Russell Westbrook just completed in Oklahoma City suburb Nichols Hills – although there’s no yard sign up just yet. OKC residents continue to appear supportive of the star point guard even though he left the franchise, as the city is dotted with “Thank You Russell Westbrook” signs. 

LeBron James’ agent starts a sports division at major Hollywood firm. United Talent Agency, one of the leading representation firms in Hollywood, has joined with the agent for nearly two dozen NBA stars, Rich Paul, to create a sports division for the entertainment company. Paul, who most famously represents James under his Klutch Sports Group banner, was named the head of UTA Sports. The alliance calls for Klutch, with Paul as chief executive, to operate as United Talent’s sports division while retaining its own branding. Klutch’s deal with UTA was initiated by the investment adviser Paul Wachter, who helped broker Fenway Sports Group’s 2002 purchase of EPL club Liverpool, as well as James’ lifetime deal with Nike. UTA, which restricted itself to off-the-field sports business until now, said it needs Paul’s muscle as it moves into direct competition with the established sports divisions at its primary rivals in Hollywood: CAA and WME. For years, Paul’s achievements were often dismissed as a natural by-product of his close relationship with James, who was still a teenager when they became friends. Today he is a force to be reckoned with, not just in sports, but now in entertainment.

MLS’ Fire to pay $65.5 million to move matches. According to JohnWallStreet, MLS’ Chicago Fire Soccer Club, ranked last in home attendance (averaging 11,417 per game), will amend their SeatGeek Stadium lease to allow for future home games to be played “in other Chicagoland sports venues.” Majority owner Andrew Hauptman believes moving games from the Village of Bridgeview to downtown Chicago will give the club “the opportunity to play [in front of] more fans than ever.” The Fire reportedly plan to play home games at Soldier Field next season. Chicago Fire SC is paying $65.5 million to get out of their existing lease. The organization will pay the Village $10 million upfront and make an additional $5 million donation to upgrade sporting facilities around the stadium. The $50.5 million balance will be paid in $3.5 million annual increments through 2036. Hauptman is paying $30 million more to move the team's home matches than he paid to acquire the club in 2007. But with expansion franchises now selling for $200 million, even with the buyout – and the $70+ million he’s lost over the last seven years – he will likely come out ahead.

X Games Minneapolis 2019 is set for August 1-4 at U.S. Bank Stadium, and ESPN is putting the finishing touches on its sponsor roster. This year, Wendy’s is joining returning sponsors Hotels.com, Monster Energy, Nexcar First Aid Products, Pacifico, SoFi, The Real Cost, and Harley-Davidson. Geico will once again serve as the official music stage sponsor. The sponsorship packages include a media presence within the 18 hours of coverage scheduled on ESPN, ESPN2, ABC, and the ESPN App, as well as content creation and on-site activation at the event. The Tokyo Olympics are now one year out, and those Games will feature more extreme sports than ever before, including new entrants sport climbing and surfing joining skateboarding, BMX racing, and other X Games staples. With that in mind, it is highly likely that the upcoming X Games Minneapolis will see a bigger viewing audience as well as the expanded sponsor roster.

REI looks to bolster environmental and outdoor journalism. According to PR Newswire, REI Co-op will debut its own print magazine this fall, as well as a new partnership to channel matching funds directly to local, nonprofit newsrooms covering crucial issues facing the outdoors. The 81-year-old retailer will retire its full-price mail-order catalog in favor of their print magazine, Uncommon Path, published by Hearst Magazines in collaboration with an in-house team of journalists and editors at REI. Uncommon Path will be available at all 155 REI stores and in select newsstands nationwide starting this fall. The purpose of the switch to magazines is to inspire a life outdoors by supporting compelling storytelling – both REI’s own channels and by supporting independent nonprofit journalists in communities across the country. The retailer is also announcing a new partnership with NewsMatch, a nationwide campaign to strengthen local journalism to help bolster climate change coverage and make people more conscious of life outdoors.

Yahoo! Sports starts NFL short-form series “Play It Forward.” According to Deadline, “Play It Forward” has two 11-minute episodes each week on Mondays and Thursdays for eight weeks across the off-season and feature the likes of Antonio Brown, Adrian Peterson, and Desean Jackson. The show will give viewers a glimpse into the players’ rise to the top and the ways they give back to the people who have supported them along the way. “Play it Forward” is produced by Bright Bay Creative, the nascent production company run by former Ice Road Truckers producer Brandon Killion and his wife Jill, in association with Complex Networks. The philanthropy isn’t necessarily on a non-profit level, but it shows the difference players can make in individual’s lives off the field.

Texas Rangers slugger Joey Gallo discovers his off-field power to help dogs find homes. According to the MLBPA’s Infield Chatter on Twitter, Joey Gallo has overcome his childhood fear of dogs and teamed up with Operation Kindness to find homes for the original no-kill animal shelter in North Texas. By harnessing his image and posing next to animals from the shelter, Gallo posted photos of some of the shelter’s dogs on social media and saw an immediate response. Within an hour of posting photos with the adoptable dogs, Operation Kindness had found homes for the animals. Gallo has also owned his own Labrador Retriever named Ranger for four years and plans to continue his philanthropic efforts as he says the best part about being an athlete is the stage to “promote good in the world.”

The fifth annual Mixed Doubles Charity Classic is ready to fight opioid abuse. According to the York Dispatch, the Charity Classic at the Country Club of York has the goal of raising money to fight drug abuse that has plagued the USA and specifically New York. In previous years, the event has raised more than $100,000 for charity, including $65,000 raised last year for the York Opioid Collaborative. The fifth annual tournament is sponsored by UPMC Health Plan and will again benefit that same cause which “seeks to reduce opioid deaths in York County,” according to the non-profit’s website. The tournament features high quality tennis players including Jenni Goodling and has a total purse of $5,000 for the winners. A total of 16 teams are lined up to compete. New York saw 172 overdose deaths from opioids in 2018 and has seen a reduction to just 36 so far in 2019 thanks to the awareness around the crisis which has been aided by charities and media events such as the Mixed Doubles Charity Classic.