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Middleton & Associates' number one goal has always been first and foremost helping their clients and satisfying their needs. Middleton did not get into the real estate profession in search of quick real estate sales commissions--the company is in it for the long haul.

"We want to build relationships and please our clients with unmatched levels of professionalism and customer service. "We know if we treat you right youll come back to us and refer others to the company."

"When I go see clients in their new home, and their five-year-old tugs on my hand saying, 'Come see my new room like its the greatest thing on this earth...thats when I feel I have the greatest job in the world." - Peter Middleton

Middleton & Associates is proud to be part of Keller Williams Realty, the fastest growing real estate company in the United States. At Keller Williams, each transition is treated with the utmost in professionalism because we know its all about our clients. With over 80,000 associates and 650 offices, Keller Williams is now the fourth largest, and fastest growing, real estate company in the world. Our prestigious U.S. and international status offers you a strong network of referring agents and significant internet presence.

A Las Vegas mansion formerly owned by the late pop superstar, Michael Jackson, has been sold for $3,100,000.  Michael Jackson leased the pricey LA house in late 2006 and the early part of 2007.

It was reported that the late pop star paid one million dollars in rent for the whole lease period.  The LA mansion was a one acre property that was bank owned at the time of the sale with an asking price of $3,950,000.  The house was recently bought by a doctor and attorney couple from California for $3,100,000.

The mansion includes a 2,000+ square foot master bedroom with a couple of sitting areas, dual dressing rooms, 10 head shower with steam and a bathtub for two.  Other amenities include a home theater room, an elevator, swimming pool, tennis court, a fitness room complete with a dry sauna and a dance floor.  According to listing information, the house also has a secret exit to a private roof deck.

Keeping your house safe and secure is very important.  You may not realize it, but there are cheap and foolproof ways to protect your home against burglars and home invasions.  The list below shows some ways to keep your house secured.

1. Choose a safe neighborhood.  Do your research by asking the police department about the level of crime rate in a certain neighborhood.

If you're renting, choose a unit on the upper floor.  Ground floor units are more vulnerable to attacks.

2. Lock your doors.  Check the doors and windows before going to bed at night.  Never let the kids answer the door to uninvited strangers and do not leave the spare key to your house under the door mat or flowerpot.  These are simple tips but they will surely help keep your house safe.

3.  Upgrade doors and windows if they seem faulty.  Also change the locks if they are not functioning well.  Change your hollow core door to a solid one.

4.  Get a dog or pretend to have one by posting a "beware of dog" sign.  Strangers will think twice when they know there is a dog in the house.

5. Make friends with your neighbors.  They can help keep an eye out on your house while you're out.

6. Secure the perimeter of your house by erecting a fence.

7.Install alarms that are very loud and noisy.

Choosing the neighborhood is just as important in choosing a house.  You may have a beautiful home but you may not like the neighborhood.  The following is a list of things to consider in choosing a neighborhood.

The first thing you need to do is think about what you want in a neighborhood.  If you have a family, or you commute to go to work, then you might want to take these into consideration.  Ask yourself if you want a neighborhood that is near parks, schools, community centers, or other necessary establishments.

The next step is to do your research.  Look for interesting neighborhoods online or ask real estate agents for recommendations.

After doing your research, go on a trip to visit the neighborhoods.  In this way, you will have a better look at these neighborhoods instead of relying on what other people say or what you've read online.

When you've decided on the neighborhood, the next thing to do is find your house.  You may have the perfect neighborhood but you may have problems in finding a house in that neighborhood.  Find out what you need to buy that perfect house at your perfect neighborhood.  In this way, you will experience living at its best.

Purchasing an eco-friendly house is not just a great way of caring for the environment; it will also save money in the long run.  Although eco-friendly homes tend to be more expensive, you will save a lot of money. Just look if you see that the house has some or all of the things on the following list:

1. Look for double paned windows to save up on heating and cooling bills.

2. The windows and doors should be sealed in order to hold in the air during the summer and keep out the cold during the winter.

3. The house should have lots of natural lighting and solar power to cut down on energy use.

4. Choose a house that has cooling and heating systems neither too big nor small for more efficiency.

5. The house should be made from locally produced materials or recyclable materials.