Monday, September 21, 2009

July Heating and Cooling Equipment Shipment Data Released

Warm Air Furnaces
U.S. factory shipments of gas-fired, warm-air furnaces in July totaled 161,301 a 13.8 percent drop compared with the same month a year ago. For the year-to-date, gas furnace shipments totaled 1,056,915, a 14.8 percent drop compared with the same period last year.

Warm Air Furnaces July 09
Oil-fired, warm-air furnaces for the same month totaled 3,057, a 11.2 percent increase compared with July 2008 totals. Oil furnace shipments for the year-to-date totaled 21,526 a 18.1 percent drop compared with the same period last year.

Storage Water Heaters
Residential electric water heater shipments for July totaled 283,854, an 18.5 percent drop from the same month a year ago. Residential gas water heater shipments totaled 269,335, a 10.6 percent decrease compared with shipments for the same month last year. For the year-to-date, about 2,183,800 residential gas water heaters have been shipped, about 11.3 percent drop compared with the same period a year ago. For the year-to-date, about 2,209,732 residential electric storage water heaters have been shipped, a 13.9 percent drop compared to the same period last year.

Storage Water Heaters July 09
Commercial gas water heater shipments for July totaled 5,523, dropping 13.5 drop percent compared with the same month last year, while commercial electric water heater shipments totaled 4,555 a 17.1 percent drop compared with the same month a year ago. For the year-to-date, commercial electric water heater shipments totaled, 33,870, 18.4 percent behind total shipments of this product during the same period last year (41,523). Commercial gas water heater shipments (45,854) for the year-to-date are down 16.7 percent, compared with the same period a year ago (55,055).

Central Air Conditioners and Air-Source Heat Pumps
Combined U.S. factory shipments of central air conditioners and air-source heat pumps for July totaled 568,197, down 16.1 percent compared with the same month a year ago. For the year-to-date, combined shipments totaled 3,353,331, down 17.7 percent compared with the same period last year.

Combined July 09
Heat pump shipments for July totaled 1,073,924, up 14.6 percent from the same month a year ago. For the year-to-date, heat pump shipments totaled 687,744, a 12.6 percent drop compared with the same period last year.

Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Del Webb Communities Celebrate Woodstock Fortieth Anniversary

Baby Boomers will reminisce 1969s three days of peace and music at a variety of Webbstock celebrations at Del Webb communities across Northern California.

Woodstock, the largest rock concert ever conceived and widely regarded as one of the greatest moments in popular music history, celebrated its 40th Anniversary last month.

"Woodstock has become a historic symbol with different meanings to thousands of people. To me, it sparks memories of good feelings from years ago," said Lou Reinitz, a Del Webb resident who was 32 years old at the time. "The 40th Anniversary of Woodstock makes me think back to that care-free time in my life and to all the wonderful music."

The public is invited to join Del Webb's "Webbstock Festival" celebration at the three Northern California Del Webb communities. The Club in Roseville, Glenbrooke in Elk Grove and Woodbridge in Manteca are all hosting simultaneous Webbstock events on Sat., Sept. 12th from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. All are free and open to the public.

Thirty-two of the best-known musicians of the day appeared during the sometimes rainy weekend in front of nearly half a million concertgoers at Woodstock in 1969.

"Many Del Webb residents lived through--and some even attended--the great festival," said Patrick Higgins, California Area Vice President of Sales. "For the 40th Anniversary, what better way to bring the fun of the 60s and the Woodstock festival back to life than a groovy celebration at Del Webb communities," Higgins said.

At The Club and Glenbrooke, the communities will be hosting classic rock live music from the 60s and 70s, free refreshments, a classic VW bug and bus show, themed giveaways and 60s style art project that residents can wear and take home.

At Woodbridge, the community will be featuring the "Summer of Love" Cast and Band from San Francisco who will perform tribute songs from the 60s. They will also be hosting a Hula hoop demonstration and contest, a classic VW bug and bus show, and providing delicious hot dogs.

The Club
For more information to celebrate with residents at The Club, call (916) 746-4800 or log on to www.delwebb.com/theclub. To visit, take I-80 East to Highway 65 North to the Pleasant Grove Boulevard exit, turn West on Pleasant Grove Boulevard, follow Pleasant Grove Boulevard to the Westpark Development at Pleasant Grove and Fiddyment, continue on Pleasant Grove Boulevard, turn right on Kennerleigh Parkway, turn right on Ashton Drive, turn left on Langtree Drive, and then the sales pavilion will be located at 2159 Langtree Drive.



Glenbrooke
For more information to celebrate with residents at Glenbrooke, call (916) 714-2384 or log on to www.delwebb.com/glenbrooke. To visit, take Highway 99 South, exit at Elk Grove Boulevard, turn right onto Elk Grove Boulevard West, turn left onto Bruceville Road, and then turn left onto Del Webb Boulevard.



Woodbridge
For more information to celebrate with residents at Woodbridge, call (209) 239-3099 or log on to www.delwebb.com/woodbridge. To visit, take Highway 99 to the Lathrop Road exit, travel West on Lathrop Road to Union Road, turn right on Union Road and travel North to Del Webb Boulevard, then turn left and travel West on Del Webb Boulevard to the community entrance.

West USA Realty Revelation Hosts Fourth Anniversary Celebration and Fall Festival

In honor of operating at Fulton Ranch Towne Center for three consecutive years, West USA will be hosting a Fourth Anniversary Celebration and Fall Festival on Sat., Oct. 3, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the parking lot, located near the West USA building, at the Fulton Ranch Towne Center on Arizona Ave. and Ocotillo Rd. in Chandler.

The celebration will include old-fashioned carnival games, rock climbing and a 55-foot obstacle course – giving visitors a cachet of events to indulge their adventurous side. There will also be activities for children, including a Sesame Street interactive playground, bungee races, and inflatable bouncing houses and inflatable horse races. Complimentary food and drinks will be available, with live music providing entertainment. Admission to the event is free.

Open at Fulton Ranch Towne Center since 2006, West USA Realty Revelation has a reputation of excellence, being ranked as one of the top brokerages in the Valley and in the Top 20 Residential Real Estate companies by the AZ Business Journal. The company has evolved to include 157 agents and is constantly growing.

Founded and owned by husband and wife team, Chuck and Angela Fazio, it is not surprising their award-winning business is flourishing – the duo are members of the President’s Circle Award, are in the top 1 percent of the industry and they are West USA Realty’s #1 team, amongst many other notable accomplishments. In 2005 alone, they produced an impressive 40 million in sales volume

“This is the perfect way to thank our agents and community for their support,” said Fazio. “Our fourth Anniversary Celebration and Fall Festival is wonderful way to commemorate three successful years as a franchise that is still growing.”

Franchise owners and brokers of West USA Realty Revelation, Chuck and Angela Fazio, have founded their company on strong beliefs and are committed to customer satisfaction and attribute this to the success of their company.

“I am proud and honored to congratulate West USA Realty on this impressive milestone,” remarked Stephanie B. Case, Marketing Director for Fulton Ranch Towne Center. “In our current economic climate, it takes courage and vision to prevail and Chuck and Angela Fazio are part of the reason that Fulton Ranch Towne Center is such a special destination.”