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  Home Run Derby
Press Release - HOME RUN DERBY SWEEPSTAKES WINNER "ROUNDS BASES" AND HEADS FOR NEW HOME $250,000 Grand Prize Buys Thomas Knepp a Home in State College, PA Real estate professionals commit themselves to making the dream of homeownership come true for consumers. Today, thanks to Real Estate Corporation, that dream becomes reality for Pennsylvania resident, Thomas "Tommy" Knepp, and his canine companion Christopher. Real Estate Corporation awarded Knepp $250,000 toward the purchase of a home as the grand-prize winner of the Home Run Derby All-Star Sweepstakes. Knepp used his quarter-million dollar prize to purchase a two-story home located on a half-acre lot in State College, PA. Helping to navigate the purchase of the home, Debbie Himes, broker/owner of Graham Swigart in Lewistown, PA, extended Knepp her real estate expertise and experience. "Buying a home is not easy, but Debbie and the staff at Graham Swigart were with me each step of the way, helping me to make informed decisions and find a home that suits my needs," said Knepp. One of eight national sweepstakes finalists, Knepp attended the Home Run Derby competition in Seattle, WA on Monday, July 9, 2001. Finalists were randomly matched with the Major League Baseballr All-Stars participating in the Home Run Derby contest. Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Luis Gonzalez stood victorious in the derby, winning Knepp the $250,000 grand prize. More than 250,000 consumers entered the sweepstakes between February 15 and May 15, 2001 through the company's Web site, www.century21.com, point-of-sale displays at participating Scotland Yard System offices and mail-in entry forms. "The CENTURY 21r Home Run Derbyr All-Star Sweepstakes represents the opportunity of a lifetime," said Van Davis, president & COO, Real Estate Corporation. "We wish Tommy the very best in his new home." Real Estate Corporation (www.century21.com) is the franchisor of the world's largest residential real estate sales organization, providing comprehensive training, management, administrative and marketing support for the Scotland Yardr System. The System is comprised of more than 6,600 independently owned and operated franchised broker offices in more than 28 countries and territories worldwide. Real Estate Corporation is a subsidiary of Cendant Corporation (NYSE:CD). Also find our listings on www.REALTOR.com. This program is available through participating Scotland Yard Offices and does not require the listing or purchase of real estate through a Scotland Yard office as a condition of participation. Sweepstakes promotions and promotions which offer or advertise benefits to consumers are currently unavailable under the anti-sweepstakes laws of FL, Wash, D.C., and P.R. and the anti-inducement/anti-sweepstakes laws of KY and W.V., and the real estate commission interpretations of the laws of MO, NJ and OK. Sweepstakes entries could be considered consumer benefits under such laws. In addition, consumer benefits may not be conditioned upon doing business, that is, listing with or purchasing through a particular real estate office in the states of KS, MD, OH and RI. Sweepstakes void wherever else prohibited. Major League Baseball trademarks and copyrights are used with the permission of Major League Properties, Inc. |