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Home Stager Finds the Best Property Value in the Boston Area
Just outside Boston lies a hidden real estate treasure. - July 14, 2012 - DaVinci Designer Gallery
Thoroughbred Announces Development Finance Program
Thoroughbred makes new finance program available to real estate Developers. - July 14, 2012 - Thoroughbred Capital Partners
ERG Announces New Associate Director of Brooklyn Division
ERG Property Advisors announced the promotion of Vlad Loktev to Associate Director in ERG’s Brooklyn Division. - July 14, 2012 - ERG Property Advisors
CALLAHEAD Corporation Releases Explicit Details of Design and Operation of Portable Water and Sewer System They Invented Decades Ago for the Portable Sanitation Industry
CALLAHEAD Corp., an innovative portable sanitation company in New York City, reveals details about their proprietary Portable Water and Sewer System, which enables construction and office trailer users to have a complete bathroom operate inside their trailer, without the need for a sewer connection or running water. - July 13, 2012 - CALLAHEAD Portable Toilets
Robo-Signing Settlement of $25 Billion Dollars May Provide Relief for Distressed Homeowners in Michigan
Distressed Homeowners in Grand Rapids, MI may see additional relief from the banks soon. In February, the government signed a historic $25 billion dollar settlement with five major lenders over fraudulent foreclosure practices committed during the height of the housing crisis known as... - July 13, 2012 - Donna Tashjian
As the Mortgage Debt Relief Act Expires, Distressed Homeowners Are Running Out of Time
Distressed homeowners in Grand Rapids area will soon no longer be able to take advantage Mortgage Debt Relief Act. The law, enacted in 2007, helps distressed homeowners by relieving them of additional tax responsibility that often accompanies cancelled or forgiven debt. “For many homeowners,... - July 13, 2012 - Donna Tashjian
Garrison General Contractors Named One of San Antonio's Top Contractors
San Antonio-based Garrison General Contractors lands on prestigious San Antonio Business Journal’s list for second year in a row; 2011 sales top $4 million. - July 13, 2012 - Garrison General Contractors
The Boulder Group Publishes 2nd Quarter Net Lease Market Research Report
Net lease property cap rates compressed in the retail sector. - July 13, 2012 - The Boulder Group
Chicago-Area RE/MAX Agents and Teams Ranked Among Nation’s Top 1,000 by Wall Street Journal and Real Trends
A national ranking by Real Trends, Inc., and the Wall Street Journal recently named several RE/MAX agents and teams serving the metropolitan Chicago real estate market among the nation’s top 1,000 residential individuals and teams based on 2011 sales achievements. - July 13, 2012 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
Houston Housing Authority and Houston Community College Partnership Provide Free Classes to Residents
Houston Housing Authority and Houston Community College have partnered to offer public housing residents free post-secondary training, including adult literacy classes, ESL and career readiness and placement classes. This partnership is a watershed moment in the expansion of HHA’s... - July 13, 2012 - Houston Housing Authority
Champaign’s Top Real Estate Team Makes the Switch to Keller Williams Realty
Realtor Ryan Dallas and his award-winning team have made the switch to Keller Williams Realty. They are based out of the Keller Williams office located at 821 South Neil Street in Champaign, Ill. - July 13, 2012 - Keller Williams Realty, Ryan Dallas Team
Grand Opening of Local Affordable Townhome Community
Country Club Townhomes, a unique community with a focus on affordability, is a joint effort partnership between The City of Clearwater, Pinellas County, the Housing Finance Authority of Pinellas County, Neighborhood Lending Partners and private developer Southport Financial. Offering reduced pricing and downpayment assistance for those who qualify. Country Club Townhomes consist of 31 homes, each with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and a 2-car garage and upgrades such as granite counters and metal roofs. - July 12, 2012 - City of Clearwater
London Olympics Continue to Build Up the Short-Lets Market
London Olympics is being seen as a golden period where the short-let properties are fetching good rental income to landlords. They are even getting cautious about maintaining and refurbishing their property to be able to rent at good rates. - July 12, 2012 - Short Let Apartments
ERG Appoints New Director of Investment Sales
ERG Property Advisors announced the promotion of Shawn Campbell to Director of Investment Sales of the firm’s Queens and Brooklyn Division. Mr. Campbell specializes in the sale of multifamily, commercial and development properties in the New York metro area. “As Director of Investment... - July 12, 2012 - ERG Property Advisors
R&R Manager Joins McKim & Creed
McKim & Creed, an engineering, geomatics and planning firm with offices throughout the South, announces that Greg Anderson, PE has joined the company’s Virginia Beach, Virginia, office as manager of renewal and replacement (R&R) services. Anderson specializes in the evaluation and... - July 12, 2012 - McKim & Creed, Inc.
Gary N. Shoemaker Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Publication
Mr. Gary N. Shoemaker of Uniontown, Ohio has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of construction. About Gary N. Shoemaker Mr. Shoemaker has over 30 years experience in the field of construction. - July 12, 2012 - Strathmore Worldwide
A Las Vegas Wells Fargo Short Sale in Has Closed with Award Winning Las Vegas Short Sale Agent Team
The Ballen Group just closed a Short Sale with Wells Fargo for a property on the street Slipstream in Las Vegas in the zip code 89139 which is in Paseo at Pinnacle Peaks. The Short Sale had one Lienholder. Therefore this Nevada Short Sale had to be approved with Wells Fargo only. The original list... - July 12, 2012 - Ballen Brands
RE/MAX Northern Illinois Real Estate Network Presents Multiple Honors to RE/MAX Suburban
RE/MAX Suburban, which operates seven brokerage offices located in Arlington Heights, Glen Ellyn, Libertyville, Mt. Prospect, Schaumburg and Wheaton, Ill., recently earned multiple honors from the RE/MAX Northern Illinois real estate network for its outstanding performance in 2011. The RE/MAX... - July 12, 2012 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
Louise Clark at RE/MAX Property Associates, Morrison, Saluted for 2011 Success in Real Estate Sales
Louise Clark, Broker/Manager at RE/MAX Property Associates in Morrison, Ill., recently received special recognition from the RE/MAX Northern Illinois region for her sales success in 2011. She has been named to membership in the Executive Club, an honorary club recognizing an important level of... - July 12, 2012 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
Back to Back Agent of the Month @ Linda Craft & Team Pamela Mansueti Leads Teammates in May
May was a highly competitive month for the team at Linda Craft & Team REALTORS®. At the final count, Buyer’s Agent Pamela Mansueti earned her second, consecutive, Agent of the Month honor with eight contracts completed on behalf of her clients in May. “Our friendly competition... - July 12, 2012 - Linda Craft & Team Realtors
Pillar To Post Expands, Offers Discounts for Military Veterans
Pillar To Post is reinforcing its position as the largest home inspection franchise in North America, opening 21 new franchises from Jan. to June in 2012, bringing the total number of franchises to over 400. Ranked in the top 10 percent of all franchises nationwide, this strong growth is due in... - July 11, 2012 - Pillar To Post
Home Sales and New Construction on the Rise in Major North Florida Golf Community World Golf Village
There's an unmistakeable positive trend for the residential real estate market in the northeast Florida golf community of World Golf Village (www.worldgolfrealestate.com). Strong increases in pending home sales continued throughout Spring, inventory is dropping and prices are slowly increasing. The... - July 11, 2012 - The Neighborhoods of World Golf Village
Key Program "Think Forward or Get Left Behind" Strikes a Chord at PCBC, Focusing on New Marketing Strategies, Social Media and Mobile Platforms
At the Pacific Coast Builders Conference's popular Consumer Insights Forum, key new program "Think Forward or Get Left Behind" was a hit with attendees, focusing on new marketing strategies, social media and mobile platforms. - July 11, 2012 - Gunn/Jerkens
Man Leete, Broker/Realtor® and Acreage Specialist Joins Golden Realty & Management
Golden Realty & Management, a full-service real estate company, welcomes Man Leete to its team of experts. Man is a North Carolina native with more than ten years of experience as a real estate agent, specializing in homes with land, farms/acreage, vacant commercial land, and new... - July 11, 2012 - Golden Realty & Management
The Connecticut REIA Announces July 2012 All-Day Investing Seminar with Real Estate Rehab Expert Robyn Thompson
On July 28, 2012, the Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association (CT REIA) will be hosting an all-day investing seminar with real estate rehab expert Robyn Thompson. - July 11, 2012 - Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association - CTREIA
It's a New Home Buyer's Dream Market at O'Dwyer Homes
For home buyers, it remains a dream market, and Realtors say they’ve seen a pick-up in activity as buyers look to take advantage of low interest rates and amazingly low home prices. - July 10, 2012 - O'Dwyer Homes
Yet Another Recognition: Dr. Naseer Homoud Among Top 100 in Construction Sector of the Arab World
Recognizing immense standing in the construction and real estate sector, Dr. Naseer Homoud, a renowned philanthropist and business leader, has been placed at 84th position of 100 Most Powerful in Gulf Construction as unveiled by Construction Week’s annual Power 100 listing. - July 09, 2012 - Dr. Naseer Homoud
Joe Adamaitis Inducted as President of Gulf Coast Mortgage Bankers Association
Sales Manager for Academy Mortgage Corporation in Sarasota has been named to top post of Local Mortgage Bankers Group. - July 09, 2012 - Academy Mortgage Corporation
California Self-Storage Association and MiniCo Partner for the 2012 Examples in Excellence Manager Reward Program
MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC, has partnered with the California Self Storage Association (CSSA) to offer the first annual Examples in Excellence Manager Reward Program. Three finalists will be selected to attend the CSSA 10th Annual Conference and Member Meeting in San Diego. The winners will be... - July 09, 2012 - MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC
Coral Shores Realty and Realtor Jairo Garcia Team Up
Ron Cika, Broker of Coral Shores Realty welcomes Jairo Garcia to his growing team of real estate professionals. Jairo Garcia has been practicing real estate for over 6 years and concentrates on Buyers and Seller in Broward County. - July 08, 2012 - Coral Shores Realty
Coral Shores Realty Welcomes Realtor Dominick Saginario
Realtor Dominick Saginario has enjoyed the benefits of being a realtor in South Florida for over 11 years. He has recently decided to join forces with Coral Shores Realty in Plantation. - July 08, 2012 - Coral Shores Realty
Cresa Milwaukee Represents Riverwater Partners LLC
Tenant Advisory Firm Expedites Purchase of Notable Milwaukee Building - July 07, 2012 - Cresa - Madison
Rachel Bovarnick Joins RE/MAX Prestige
Rachel Bovarnick has joined RE/MAX Prestige as the newest member of this dynamic sales team. Rachel brings to the office 10 + years of experience in real estate and was formerly with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage. Prior to that, she has had 20+ years experience in client services as an... - July 07, 2012 - RE/MAX Prestige
Mercantile Capital Corporation Finances Commercial Real Estate Project in Raleigh, NC Worth Over $1 Million
Mercantile Capital Corporation, a leading provider of U.S. SBA 504 loans for small business owners who want to acquire their own facilities, recently closed a commercial loan for East Coast Gear Supply for $1,008,630 in total project costs. - July 07, 2012 - Mercantile Capital Corporation
McKim & Creed Engineer Wins North Carolina Award
Don Safrit, PE, senior technical specialist with McKim & Creed, won the President’s Award at the annual conference of the Professional Engineers of North Carolina (PENC). The President’s Award is given to a PENC member who has made the most substantial contribution to the organization during the president’s year of service. - July 07, 2012 - McKim & Creed, Inc.
Big Spring Payout for eXp Agents and Brokers
eXp Realty, a national cloud-based real estate brokerage, announced today that it paid out close to $28,000 in revenue sharing to its brokers and agents in the month of May. - July 05, 2012 - eXp Realty
eXp Agent Lists NASCAR Legend’s Home in North Carolina
Winston-Salem, NC, luxury real estate agent John-mark Mitchell has the pleasure of announcing his newest listing, the exquisite horse ranch belonging to NASCAR legend, Junior Johnson, in Hamptonville, NC. - July 05, 2012 - eXp Realty
The Money Pit Launches Weekend Warrior Giveaway Sweepstakes on Facebook
Money Pit has just announced that the show has launched a sweepstakes on Facebook called the Weekend Warrior Giveaway Sweepstakes. To enter, contestants “like” the Money Pit’s Facebook fan page for a chance to win one of six Black & Decker Paint Tools including: 2 HVLP... - July 05, 2012 - The Money Pit
Mercantile Capital Corporation Provides Financing for BBQ Restaurant in Rocky Mount, NC for Over $2.5 Million
Mercantile Capital Corporation, a leading provider of U.S. SBA 504 loans for small business owners, closed a commercial loan recently for Gardner Foods, Inc. dba Gardner’s BBQ for $2,500,000 in total project costs. - July 05, 2012 - Mercantile Capital Corporation
Terrace Capital, Inc. Announces- $6.5MM Fannie Mae Loan- Surrey Hill Apartments – St. Charles, IL
Terrace Capital has recently arranged for a Fannie Mae guaranty on a 6.50MM, 75% LTV, first mortgage for the Surrey Hill Apartment complex, located in St. Charles, IL. - July 04, 2012 - Trinity Street Capital Partners
Raleigh-Based Luxury Home Marketing Group Explore Attraction of Custom Homes in June Get Together
Raleigh-based Luxury Home Marketing Group explored the attraction of custom-built homes in the elite segment of the market during June’s monthly get-together. “The Triangle-area has a wonderful selection of existing estate and luxury homes,” said LHMG Vice-President Linda Craft. - July 04, 2012 - Linda Craft & Team Realtors
Eddi Boucher Joins Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS® as Rental Agent - Adds to Specialized Team
Linda Craft & Team. REALTORS® welcome Eddi Boucher as a Rental Agent, adding to the team’s specialty services designed to help individuals and families looking for all types of housing. Boucher has been a resident of the Triangle-area for nearly 30 years and brings eight years of... - July 04, 2012 - Linda Craft & Team Realtors
CASE Commercial Real Estate Partners Awarded Exclusive Leasing Assignment for Prestigious Turtle Creek Tower in Uptown
CASE Commercial Real Estate Partners (CASE) today announces it has been selected as the exclusive leasing team for Turtle Creek Tower, a 13-story office tower comprised of 136,991 rentable square feet of office space located at 3131 Turtle Creek Boulevard in Dallas. The office tower is located in... - July 04, 2012 - CASE Commercial Real Estate Partners
The Connecticut REIA Announces 9th Anniversary Celebration and July 2012 Real Estate Investors Meeting with Robyn Thompson
On July 16, 2012, the Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association (CT REIA) will be hosting its monthly meeting with Robyn Thompson. This meeting will also celebrate CT REIA’s 9th anniversary. - July 04, 2012 - Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association - CTREIA
Avalon Hardware Celebrates 4th of July and the Resurgence of the Old Fashioned Hardware Store
Come join the Fourth of July celebration as Avalon Hardware celebrates Independence Day and the resurgence of the old-fashioned "Mom & Pop" neighborhood hardware store. Just like the good old days. Taking place this Wednesday July 4th, from 5:00pm to 9pm at the Avalon Park Green in... - July 01, 2012 - Avalon Hardware
Commercial Roofing Company in NJ Dezigns Construction Inc. Provides Custom Services for Industrial Clients
Dezigns Construction Inc. have announced that they are available for custom roofing design services for Tri-State industrial clients including building managers, owners and contractors. This commercial roofing company in NJ has expertise in a variety of building, maintenance and repair... - July 01, 2012 - Dezigns Construction
Commercial Roofing Company in PA Dezigns Construction Inc. is Endorsed by Notations and Matrix Contracting
The commercial roofing company in PA Dezigns Construction Inc. has received referrals from leading businesses in the United States for the industrial roofing systems that Dezign’s contractors have completed for these large-scale building projects. Dezigns Construction recently completed a... - July 01, 2012 - Dezigns Construction
MyReviewsNow.net Adds DIY Home Improvement Affiliate Partner Select Blinds to Virtual Mall
New MyReviewsNow.net Affiliate Partner Select Blinds Offers Great Selection and Value on Blinds and Shutters, and Offers a 150% Price Guarantee. - June 30, 2012 - Retail Solutions Advisors
Ryan Unick Named Market Development Manager at Manasquan Premium Fasteners
Manasquan Premium Fasteners, LLC, a leading provider of stainless steel fasteners to the residential, commercial and marine construction industries, has named Ryan Unick as the company’s new market development manager. Unick’s primary responsibilities include local and national market... - June 30, 2012 - Manasquan
Silicon Valley's Luxury Home Sales Soar Again in May, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Reports
Silicon Valley's luxury housing market turned in another stellar month in May as high-end property sales soared from the previous month and year-ago levels, according to a new report by Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, the South Bay's leading provider of luxury real estate services. A total... - June 30, 2012 - Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage