Wednesday, April 16, 2008

Positive News For Two Projects

Tuesday, Apr. 15, 2008
Strategic Capital Solutions Affiliate Agrees to Acquire Equity Interest in Luxury Resort Development Project in Puerto Penasco, Mexico
SCS Expands Its Reach Throughout Latin America


NEW YORK — SCS-Strategic Capital Solutions, LLC ("SCS") (www.strategiccapitalsolutions.com) today announced the signing of an agreement by its affiliated real estate investment group for the acquisition of a significant equity interest in the luxury resort development project known as "Villa Cortez" located in Puerto Penasco (Rocky Point), Sonora, Mexico.

The agreement is subject to certain conditions, including the completion of a construction loan for the first phase to be provided by SCS and the procurement of an experienced hotel management group to operate the project. Several management groups have expressed interest. No Further details were disclosed.

"There is no comparable development currently within the Puerto Penasco market. Design development has been completed, engineering work is virtually complete, and preliminary site preparation has commenced. We believe Villa Cortez is a unique project due to its pristine location, relatively undeveloped surrounding areas, and prime oceanfront location," said Edward O. Mehrfar, Senior Managing Director of SCS.

Villa Cortez will consist of five buildings spread over a 34-acre parcel, with 600+ lineal feet of beachfront. The first building, which is almost sold out, consists of luxury condominium residences that are expected to be managed and branded by an international hotel operator. The remaining buildings will feature ocean views, transitional resort architecture with a Mexican flair, cobblestone roads, extensive walking paths, a spectacular world-class pool area, and spa and banquet facilities - in a secure, guard-gated environment.

"This transaction highlights our commitment towards sponsoring and financing quality projects in Mexico, and throughout Latin America," says Daniel Leski, senior member of the SCS business development team. "We believe that the Latin American markets still offer tremendous investment opportunities."

ABOUT SCS-STRATEGIC CAPITAL SOLUTIONS, LLC
SCS specializes in providing competitive financing solutions for commercial transactions and real estate projects worldwide. An acknowledged leader in bridge lending and special situations financings, the SCS team includes attorneys, investment bankers, and analysts. SCS has the experience to handle basic transactions promptly, and the passion to solve the most complex.
SCS-Strategic Capital Solutions, LLC Edward O. Mehrfar, Managing Member 212-379-1250 info@strategiccapitalsolutions.com www.strategiccapitalsolutions.com



Omega Annouces an International Joint Venture Development With BBB Development in Puerto Penasco, Mexico
April 09, 2008: 04:07 PM EST


Omega Commercial Finance Corp. (OTCBB: OCFN), a high/yield commercial real estate finance company that specializes in lending to middle market borrowers, is announcing a joint venture development with BBB Developments. Jon S. Cummings IV, President and CEO, has executed a Joint Venture LOI with Chris Crane of BBB Developments. The project called Los Corrales Condominiums is a 308 unit direct ocean and beach front condominium development located in Puerto Penasco, Mexico just 4 hours south of the Arizona border, in the free trade zone also known as the Gulf of California/Sea of Cortez.

Omega has been engaged for two years to arrange the initial construction and land "take-out" financing for BBB Developments. Despite the lack of interest by Omega in the US condominium market, this opportunity has opened their eyes to the strong international resort destination market, specifically in Puerto Penasco. Lisa-Babbage Jackson, Omega's real estate analyst and board member with over 25 yrs of expertise in the real estate industry, was presented a feasibility report that had a quote from a recently published article by the Wharton School of Business stating, "The real estate boom is under way in Latin America -- with Mexico being the region's biggest winner." This boom is evidenced in part by Marriott Hotels announcing a newly planned development of a 4-diamond/star hotel just minutes away from the Los Corales site and Puerto-Penasco (Rocky Point) announcing the opening in 2009 of international flights from major cities.

Omega presented to Chris Crain the opportunity for a joint venture rather than the traditional financing structure. Omega will be responsible for the $61 million construction costs and receive 45% of the net profit from the sales. This was a "No Brainer" for Omega, considering 108 of the units are pre-sold with hard contracts in place which represent $38 million in sales. BBB Development has been self-funding this operation from their own capital and groups of personal friends and family members. BBB Developments acquired the property from the Godoy family for $11.4 million through seller financing, also increasing the property's market value from $12 million to a recently appraised value of $18 million. Omega estimates generating a two -year annualized IRR of 25% or $39.5 million in net profits. Omega anticipates construction to start once they have their overall high/yield commercial real estate credit facility in place within the next 30 to 90 days. Jon S. Cummings III, the Chairman of Omega, has noted that, "We believe this will benefit our shareholders both over the near and far term while generating attractive returns. In addition, the joint venture is expected to generate significant capital to redeploy into supplementary high/yield commercial real estate financing opportunities."

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