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New York, New York, Nov. 16, 2000 (Market News Publishing via COMTEX) -- Strategic Capital Resources, Inc. reported a net income for its fiscal first quarter 2001 of $167,378, or $.01 (diluted) per share, on revenues of $9,061,668 versus $118,030, or $.00 per share (diluted) on revenues of $9,155,596 for the same quarter of fiscal 2000. the periods ended September 30. The company attributed the improved income to a $103,000 increase in gains on the resale of model homes. Lease revenues increased approximately $432,000, a 46% rise during the three months ended September 30, 2000 as compared with the same period in 1999. Average model homes on lease during the period were approximately $45.7 million compared to $31.3 million for the like period a year earlier, resulting in the increased revenue. During the quarter, Strategic Capital Resources acquired $28,380,490 in revenue-producing assets comprised of $7,834,480 in model home acquisitions, and $20,546,010 of residential real estate on lease, bringing total revenue-producing assets to $74,052,748 at September 30, 2000, an 82% increase versus total revenue-producing assets at September 30, 1999. The company purchases model homes from the top publicly-held and rated homebuilding companies. The model homes are then leased to the homebuilders at lease rates in excess of the company's cost of funds. The model homes remain on lease until sold to an independent third party for proceeds of not less than the company's original acquisition cost. Strategic Capital Resources has a similar program for acquisition, development and sale of residential real estate. The program provides for the purchase of parcels of land and contracts for the development of parcels into finished lots. The property is simultaneously leased to a client homebuilder who is given the exclusive option to purchase the finished lots at a cost equal to the company's investment in the property. The company recovers its investment in the property plus the profits generated by the spread between the lease rates charged and the costs to finance the property. STRATEGIC CAPITAL RESOURCES, Inc. Financial Summary 3 months Ended Sept.30 2000 1999 Revenues $ 9,061,668 $ 9,155,596 Costs & Expenses $ 8,822,290 $ 8,988,566 Income before income taxes $ 239,378 $ 167,030 Deferred income tax expense $ 72,000 $ 49,000 Net income $ 167,378 $ 118,030 Weighted average shares outstanding 15,621,345 15,903,870 Earnings per share Basic .01 .01 Diluted .01 .00 Sept.30, 2000 June 30,2000 Model homes on lease $43,278,739 $42,025,520 Residential real estate on lease $20,546,010 Multi-Family Residential Properties $10,227,999 $10,227,999 Total Assets $77,838,111 $56,129,439 Shareholders' Equity $ 8,519,791 $ 8,396,003 "Safe Harbor" Statement" Except for the historical information contained herein, certain of the matters discussed in this press release are "forward-looking statements" as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which involve certain risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to, changes in competition, environmental factors, and governmental regulations affecting the company's operations. See the company's latest annual report on Form 10-K for the year, and form 10-Q filed with the SEC for a discussion of these and other risks and uncertainties applicable to the company's business. -0- TEL: 561/995-0043 Strategic Capital Resources, Inc., Boca Raton TEL: 561/995-0043 Strategic Capital Resources, Inc., Boca Rato John Kushay, CFO |