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Major Lenders Reinstate Declining Markets Policy
With the record number of foreclosures increasing as a result of sub-prime lending practices, lending institutions appear to be returning to more traditional loan origination procedures as well as applying conservative measures based on mortgage appraisals. (Read Full Article)
Pennsylvania Joins States Requiring Two Deed Process
According to information recently released by the Worldwide ERC Coalition— Center for Governmental Issues, Pennsylvania will be joining the ranks of states requiring a two-deed process using a blank deed, as a taxable transaction. (Read Full Article)
 
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2008 College Graduates Predicted to Experience a Strong Job Market
There are early indicators of a strong job market for the Class of 2008, according to the Winter 2008 issue of Salary Survey, a quarterly report published by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE). (Read Full Article)

International Pet Transportation
Preparing to live overseas can be a daunting task for even the hardiest of souls. There are many details to tend, including preparing one's family and pet for international travel. This article offers important information concerning getting the family pet transported safely to an international destination. (Read Full Article)

Expatriate Executives & China
China is one of the easiest places for recruiters to lure expatriate executives, but it is also one of the hardest places for them to succeed, according to more than 140 international recruiters in a survey released by Korn/Ferry International. (Read Full Article)

Policy Design for a New Generation of Transferees
According to recent labor studies, more than 25% of the working population will reach retirement by 2010, resulting in a massive labor shortage. In addition, the replacement pool of 35-44 year olds (the most common age bracket of transferring employees) will decline 15% over the next 15 years. Designing programs that control corporate expense while appealing to the growing work force of Generation X & Y employees may assist companies in attracting and retaining the best talent. (Read Full Article)

Candidate Assessment
More companies are making Candidate Assessment an important element of their employee population's succession planning. Candidate Assessment is a process to evaluate the cultural competencies of a potential candidate. Research shows there are five major competences for a successful assignment. (Read Full Article)

2006 HB-1 Visa Update
On March 27, 2006, the Senate Judiciary Committee voted to increase the H1-B visa cap from 65,000 to 115,000 per year beginning in 2007 and ease the permanent residency process for some foreign nationals with advanced degrees. (Read Full Article)
ERC vs. Bank Appraisal Methodology
The Employee Relocation Council (ERC) appraisal is the industry tool used in determining the fair market value a company will offer a transferee for his/her home in the event the employee is unable to procure a bona fide offer from an independent buyer. (Read Full Article)
 
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Developing a Global Mindset
Organizations are transforming their operational focus from In-Country to global, as they seek new ways to integrate a diversity of local needs into their corporate global strategies. It follows therefore that developing a global mindset in relocation is not only critical for successfully meeting the expectations of clients and business partners alike, but it has become an essential requirement in the execution of global relocation companies' workforce strategy. (Read Full Article)

Security Concerns and How it Impacts Expatriate Lives
In today's world, it seems everywhere you turn, on every medium, there is some mention of bombings, kidnappings, wars or terrorism dominating the news and intensifying concerns surrounding the stability of the world in which we live. With the number of expatriates increasing in the last decade, it is clear that security concerns are often a stumbling block in accepting an international assignment. (Read Full Article)

The Baker's Dozen: The Industry's Top Full-Service Relocation Providers for 2006
#12.
Paragon Relocation Resources, Inc.
Last Year's Rank: 11
Transferred Employees 2005: 7,893
URL: www.paragonrri.com

BUYER'S CHOICE
PARAGON'S BEST 3 SERVICES:
1. Customer Service
2. Technology
3. Cost Effective

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