Abstract: Disclosed herein are various categorization and rating systems for tax liens, tax deeds, and/or non-ad valorem (NAV) liens, as well as associated methods that facilitate classifications and ratings across various local governmental jurisdictions according to a common, referenceable categorization and/or rating scheme. The common categorization and/or rating scheme facilitates identification of tax liens, tax deeds and/or NAV liens having common underlying real property characteristics, investment characteristics, or other characteristics. In one example, a computer categorizes the tax liens, tax deeds and/or NAV liens into subgroups, and determines a rating based on one or more characteristics, including the likely desirableness as an investment vehicle to certain classes of investors.

Abstract: The technology described in this application allows a system to manage entities/users and associated Financial Articles of Trade (“FAT”) with different trading systems, institutions and entities. In particular, an Open Order Manager (“OOM”) manages a plurality of users in a user group, and preferably in real-time, monitors FAT transactions initiated and executed by the users. The OOM enables allocation and dynamic reallocation of the FAT amounts between and among “nodes” (e.g., a financial system or financial institution) which can include any subcomponent arrangement that has internal permission privileges which are not shared among other nodes but all of which are under control or ownership of a common party in interest.

Abstract: A method and system for marketing a product. The method includes establishing a community of online users for the development and marketing of a movie. A fund is established for distribution to the community of users. At least one activity is provided that invites participation by the community of online users. Activities are offered in connection with the development of the movie and to generate interest in the movie. Means are established for gauging participation of the users in the activities. The community of users is rewarded from the fund as a function of participation in the activities. Ownership interests in the product are established for users in the online community by including revenue generated in relation to the movie.