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^^^ the article made it sound as if this practice was used quite often overseas, and since the majority of shelbourne's marketing efforts are focused outside the u.s., it seems to me as if this is just par for the course.

someone earlier mentioned that this incentive program isn't just a spur of the moment thing, it has been planned for some time now. so if i had to take a guess, i would say shelbourne is just trying to build on success, because let's face it, american real estate is one hell of an investment for anyone international who has any money.