SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. - July 6, 2000. EscapeHomes, the online worldwide vacation home portal for people looking to buy, sell and rent real estate, announced a partnership with Utour.com today. Visitors to EscapeHomes at www.escapehomes.com are now able to view a full range of getaway destinations without even leaving their computers. Starting now, everything needed to move into your vacation home paradise is just a click away!
EscapeHomes launched in 1999 as a worldwide vacation and second-home real estate site and currently categorizes over 200 carefully screened destinations. EscapeHomes has designed the site to include far more than simply the cost of the house and the square footage. Color pictures of each listing are included, as well as in-depth area descriptions, maps, climate ranges, available activities and even salary, moving and mortgage calculators. With the addition of virtual city tours, provided by Utour.com, users gain access to a world of visual substance. Through Utour.com's series of 360-degree images, still images and written descriptions, "virtual visitors" can tour and learn about key points of business, community and historical interest. The all-inclusive site also generates a contact with a local real estate agent in each community.
"Visitors to our site can now make even more informed, confident decisions about their future getaway or retirement destination. They can save time, effort and money by whittling their list to only a few towns to visit in person," said EscapeHomes Founder and CEO Clark Thompson.
The EscapeHomes site offers an easy-to-use layout. Visitors can narrow their search for the perfect escape by their personal interests, such as golfing and skiing. "We've tried to make the site as accessible as possible," Thompson said. "There's no question that this is the fastest, most complete way to see what's available in the second home market."
About EscapeHomes:
EscapeHomes is a complete network directory for people to find places to live and play outside their home communities. EscapeHomes was founded in April 1999 and is based in Orinda, Calif. The EscapeHomes website houses the largest listing of second homes on the web and has received numerous awards, including a Forbes Best of the Web Award. Additional information can be found at www.escapehomes.com.
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For Immediate Release
Contact: Greg De Martini
800.937.9090
greg@escapehomes.com