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75-Unit Affordable Housing Community Opens in Claremont
Courier Place Apartment Homes to provide much-needed affordable housing options for families and seniors - March 29, 2012 - WNC & Associates, Inc.
GetCreditInformation.com Establishes LinkedIn Group for Real Estate Professionals
DuBose and DuBose founders of GetCreditInformation.com, a portal for individuals to find free credit information, announce the creation of the "Mortgage Loan Officer Support Network.” A LinkedIn group for professionals in the real estate industry. - March 29, 2012 - Dubose & Dubose
REALTOR® Kevin Owens Awarded 2011 Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Bronze Circle Award
Kevin Owens of Scottsdale, AZ, a REALTOR® with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, has qualified to join the company’s Bronze Circle. This prestigious membership has been awarded to the top producing Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage agents in Arizona based on sales production for... - March 29, 2012 - Kevin Owens, REALTOR
Dave Samler Joins RE/MAX Alliance Group
Longtime Resident Dave Samler Joins the RE/MAX Alliance Group Manatee Avenue Office - March 29, 2012 - RE/MAX Alliance Group
Ashton Woods Homes Promotes "Spring Clean" New Homes Sales Event Save Big on Move-in Ready Homes with Free Appliance Upgrades
Ashton Woods Homes, a premiere builder of eco-friendly and energy-efficient new homes, today announced their “Spring Clean” new homes sales event. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Ashton Woods builds high-performance new homes in growth communities in Atlanta, Austin, Dallas,... - March 29, 2012 - Ashton Woods Homes
Innovation Direct™ to Promote Easy Plumb of Pole Invention to Potential Licensees
An innovative new product designed to appeal to brick masons, the Easy Plumb of Pole/Adjustable, has been developed by Bernard Pope of Starkville, Mississippi. The invention's unique design enables its users to achieve unprecedented accuracy in their work. The task of insuring that a pole is... - March 29, 2012 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
Off-the-Grid Construction, Innovative Tips for Social Media Marketing, and the World’s Top Five Eco-Minded Metropolises, in This Edition of Construction Digital
The March issue of Construction Digital is now available online for industry professionals. This month, Construction Digital takes a look at off-the-grid homes and businesses that are unplugging from centralized utilities and embracing self-sustainability – without sacrificing modern... - March 28, 2012 - WDM Group
Metro Chicago Housing Market Continued to Accelerate in February as Sales Rose 26 Percent, RE/MAX Reports
Home sales activity in the metropolitan Chicago real estate market continued to accelerate in February, posting its strongest increase in six months. There were 4,760 closed sales in the seven-county area during the month, 26 percent more than during February of last year and 6 percent more than... - March 28, 2012 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
Canal-Front Home with Direct Gulf Access is Now Listed by Kathy Marlowe & Associates Realty
Open House Set for Sunday, April 1, 2012, 1-4pm, at 6130 9th Avenue Circle N.E., Bradenton, FL - March 28, 2012 - Kathy Marlowe
Chicago Home Staging Company, Showhomes of Naperville, Helps Chicago Realtors and Homeowners Sell Short Sale Listings
Chicago realtors and home owners have had great success selling short sale listings through the use of Chicago home staging company, Showhomes of Naperville, who provides a live-in home manager for vacant homes. - March 28, 2012 - Showhomes Naperville
Reeling from Funding Cuts Coalition of Housing Agencies Requests Immediate Relief from HUD
In an unprecedented move, a group of Housing Authorities from across the nation sent a joint letter asking HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan to cut costly red tape that the Housing Authorities say are making it impossible to keep critical housing programs running. “When the federal government... - March 28, 2012 - Houston Housing Authority
OpenTech Alliance President & CEO Robert Chiti Presents MiniCo Webinar on Renting Self-Storage Units Online
Online unit rental is a growing trend in the self-storage industry. On May 2, 2012, Robert A. Chiti, President and CEO of OpenTech Alliance, Inc., will present the free webinar “Renting Units Online: Is It For You?” for self-storage business owners, operators and managers. OpenTech has... - March 28, 2012 - MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC
Associate Realtor Elizabeth Triplett Joins Cannon Realty & Associates
Another Great Move – Elizabeth Triplett Joins Cannon Realty & Associates of The Woodlands, Texas. - March 28, 2012 - Cannon Realty & Associates
RE/MAX Agents Led DeKalb and Grundy Counties Markets in Residential Listings Sold During 2011
RE/MAX agents were the market-share leaders for listed homes sold in both DeKalb and Grundy counties in northern Illinois during 2011. RE/MAX agents listed 19 percent of homes sold in DeKalb County and 23.3 percent of listings sold in Grundy based on all transactions recorded by Midwest Real Estate... - March 28, 2012 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
Newport Beach and Brea Apartment Communities Win Top Honors at the 12th Annual GEMM Awards
Promontory Point in Newport Beach was one of four multi-family projects to earn the prestigious “Community of the Year” honors Thursday night at the California Apartment Association South Coast’s 12th annual Greater Excellence in Management and Maintenance (GEMM)... - March 28, 2012 - California Apartment Association
National Corporate Housing Names Leo Henggeler Regional Vice President
National Corporate Housing, a nationwide multi-brand corporate housing company and leader in the temporary housing industry, announces the appointment of Leo Henggeler as Regional Vice President. Mr. Henggeler’s experience encompasses an extensive 30-year background in both the multi-family... - March 28, 2012 - National Corporate Housing
Luxury Home Sales in Silicon Valley Soar in February, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Reports
Luxury home sales in Silicon Valley soared in February from both the previous month and a year ago as the high-end market continued to gain momentum, according to a new report by Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, the South Bay’s leading provider of luxury real estate services. A total... - March 28, 2012 - Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
New Crawl Space Vapor Barrier Liner & Encapsulation Liner Supplier
Nash Distribution is proud to announce it is now supplying WhiteCap crawl space vapor barriers. - March 27, 2012 - Nash Distribution
Lombardia Achieves Milestones in Strategic Expansion of Advisory Services Focused on the Acquisition, Financing, Repositioning and Disposition of Multi-Family Assets
Lombardia announced today that it has achieved significant milestones with the expansion of strategic advisory services focused on the multi-family market. The company notes that the primary activities across the multi-family sector are focused on the acquisition, financing, repositioning and... - March 27, 2012 - Lombardia
Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association (CT REIA) Announces March 2012 Weekend Seminar with Lou Brown
On March 31, 2012, the Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association (CT REIA) will be hosting a weekend real estate investing seminar with Lou Brown in North Haven, CT. Attendees will learn creative financing techniques for real estate investors. - March 26, 2012 - Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association - CTREIA
Lead International Launches Its New Website
Lead International, a leading real estate broker in Lebanon has launched its new website. With an expert's focus on property brokerage in Lebanon especially in the Beirut area, Lead International offers through its new website an unparallelled real estate advice and tailored service. - March 26, 2012 - Lead International
Tips for Improving Marketing ROI for Self-Storage Operations the Focus of MiniCo Webinar
Self-storage owners, operators and managers are invited to a free webinar on March 28, 2012, entitled “Highway to Successful Marketing ROI.” Brenda Scarborough, CEO and founder of AccountableManagement.net, will present the webinar as part of the ongoing Mini‑Storage Messenger... - March 26, 2012 - MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC
New Book Helps Mortgage Lenders Looking to Increase Profits with Mandatory Execution
As mortgage lenders face increasing pressure on profits, more lenders are considering a transition to mandatory execution. However, lenders have few resources for learning about the ins-and-outs and the daily routine of managing a hedging program. The book, Demystifying Mandatory, offers lenders an independent resource to learn about mandatory execution before they jump in. - March 25, 2012 - The Artful Enterprise, LLC
CASE Commercial Real Estate Partners Represented Over 139,000 SF of Office Leases at The Centre Office Park
CASE Commercial Real Estate Partners, Inc. (CASE) represented the signing of four separate lease transactions totaling over 139,000 square feet of office space at The Centre Office Park. The Centre, located at the southwest quadrant of Midway Road and Alpha Road in Dallas, is a 52-acre, 11 building... - March 25, 2012 - CASE Commercial Real Estate Partners
Lori Gagnon Earns Hall of Fame Award
Lori Gagnon with RE/MAX Prestige has recently been presented with the RE/MAX Hall of Fame Award, which honors successful agents who have earned more than $1 million in commissions during their careers with the company. Gagnon has been working in the real estate industry for more than 20+ years and... - March 25, 2012 - RE/MAX Prestige
Jacki Craig Realtor Establishes Brand with New Website and Social Media Presence
Jacki Craig, Realtor launched their new website at www.jackicraig.com. - March 25, 2012 - UBU Enterprises
Innovation Direct™ to be at Forefront of Marketing Efforts for Ladder Level Invention
An innovative new product designed to make the use of a common tool significantly safer and more functional, the Ladder Level, has been developed by William Street of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The invention's unique design allows its users to maximize the type of settings they can securely utilize... - March 25, 2012 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
Todd Nelson Joins RE/MAX Prestige
Todd Nelson has joined RE/MAX Prestige as the newest member of this dynamic sales team. Todd has been an award winning, top producing member of the Massachusetts Association of REALTORS® and The National Association of REALTORS® since 1999. He has earned designations as a Certified E-Pro... - March 25, 2012 - RE/MAX Prestige
Matt Milonopoulos Earns Hall of Fame Award
Matt Milonopoulos with RE/MAX Prestige, has recently been presented with the RE/MAX Hall of Fame Award, which honors successful agents who have earned more than $1 million in commissions during their careers with the company. Milonopoulos has been working in the real estate industry for more than... - March 25, 2012 - RE/MAX Prestige
Mercantile Capital Corporation Provides a $2.3 Million Commercial Real Estate Loan in St. Petersburg, FL
Mercantile Capital Corporation, one of the nation’s leading providers of U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) 504 loans for small business owners who want to acquire, develop or refinance their own facilities, closed a loan for Edge Partners, LLC, d.b.a. Flamingo Resort Hotel recently for... - March 24, 2012 - Mercantile Capital Corporation
The Canadian Construction Association Announces Mr. John Schubert as the 2012 Chair of the Board of Directors
The Canadian Construction Association officially announced the installment of John Schubert as the 2012 Chair of the CCA Board of Directors, at its Annual General Meeting, held Friday March 16, 2012. - March 24, 2012 - Canadian Construction Association
A Luxury Villa at Beverly Hills Up for Sale
Myra Nourmand, Beverly Hills real estate specialist, is representing a luxury Beverly Hills villa for $11,400,000.00. This two story 8500 sq. ft. property is beautifully designed and surrounded by luscious green lawns and gardens. - March 24, 2012 - Myra Nourmand
Marketplace Stirring According to Raleigh-Based Luxury Home Marketing Group's Linda Craft
The Raleigh-based Luxury Home Marketing Group members see signs of increased activity in the Triangle-area Real Estate. “The first two months of the first quarter of 2012 show a lot of promise in this elite sector of the Real Estate market,” said LHMG Vice-President Linda Craft. - March 23, 2012 - Linda Craft & Team Realtors
Buyers’ Agent Muriel Bijeau Earns Agent of the Month Honor at Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS® for February, 2012
Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS® announces that buyers’ agent Muriel Bijeau has earned the Agent of the Month honor for February, 2012, capping a strong month among buyers’ agent sales. “Muriel brings an enthusiasm for her clients to each home-finding experience,” said... - March 23, 2012 - Linda Craft & Team Realtors
Tony Valente Joins RE/MAX Prestige as a New Sales Associate
Andrew Armata, Broker/Owner of RE/MAX Prestige in Tewksbury, is pleased to announce that Tony Valente has joined the real estate office as a sales associate. With 9 years of real estate experience, Valente provides real estate services to Middlesex County specializing in residential & multi... - March 23, 2012 - RE/MAX Prestige
CENTURY 21 Thomas Lights the Way to Energy Savings
Century 21 Thomas helps its customers save $6,248.34 per year by taking a leadership role in helping them reduce the use of energy. In its role as a property manager, Century 21 Thomas has worked with Santee Cooper to distribute energy-efficient CFL bulbs to its customers who have not participated in past Santee Cooper CFL promotions. - March 23, 2012 - Century 21 Thomas
Make Ready Manager to Attend Chicagoland Apartment Association Trade Show and Education Conference
Make Ready Manager will attend the Chicagoland Apartment Association Trade Show April 17, 2012 at the Drury Lane Theater and Conference Center. - March 23, 2012 - Make Ready Manager
Coral Shores Realty Welcomes Realtor Ana Barrios
Realtor Ana Barrios stated she is eager to help her clients find their dream homes. To this end, she has chosen to team up with Ron Cika and Coral Shores Realty in Plantation. Ms. Barrios is excited about working in residential sales and learning everything she can to help her clients. Her personal... - March 22, 2012 - Coral Shores Realty
Mercantile Capital Corporation Provides Commercial Real Estate Loan in Arcadia, CA Worth Over $2.8 Million
Mercantile Capital Corporation, which ranks as one of the nation’s leading providers of U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) 504 loans for small business owners who want to acquire or develop their own facilities, closed a commercial loan for Arroyo Pacific Academy recently for $2,821,000... - March 22, 2012 - Mercantile Capital Corporation
Susan Rampersad Joins Coral Shores Realty
Ms. Rampersad brings with her over 9 years of real estate experience. She enjoys working most with buyers and helping them find their perfect homes. Susan stated she finds it very rewarding and is currently seeking to further her education as well. Ron Cika, Broker at Coral Shores Realty stated he... - March 22, 2012 - Coral Shores Realty
PR Firm Announces Press Release Service for Real Estate Listings
News Releases on Selected PR Sites Help Promote Real Estate Property Listings - March 22, 2012 - Thomas & Brannan Creative Communications
Kissimmee-Based Coffee Company to Open Second Location in Downtown Stuart
101 East Ocean Blvd, LLC purchased the property from Capstone ResDev, LLC for $145,000, Boyd Bradfield and Nikolaus Schroth of NAI Southcoast brokered the transaction. - March 22, 2012 - NAI Southcoast
Charles Reinhart Company Realtors Announces the Addition of Three Ann Arbor Area Real Estate Agents
The Charles Reinhart Company Realtors, Ann Arbor’s definitive market leader, is a growing residential and commercial brokerage. - March 22, 2012 - Charles Reinhart Company, Realtors
Noranne Hutcheson Joins RE/MAX Alliance Group in Holmes Beach, Florida
Native Floridian Brings Extensive Local Knowledge and Superior Customer Service - March 22, 2012 - RE/MAX Alliance Group
New Real Estate Marketing Hook Uses Interior Design to Attract Buyers and Help the Homeless
A holistic approach to business and charitable giving is enabling an exclusive network of Real Estate Professionals and Interior Designers to attract and delight more clients while helping the homeless. HMDgives is focused on raising $150,000 for homeless charities in 2012. - March 22, 2012 - Homemade Design Corporation (HMD)
National Corporate Housing Names Mike O’Donnell Controller
National Corporate Housing, a nationwide multi-brand corporate housing company and leader in the temporary housing industry, announces the appointment of Mike O’Donnell as Controller. - March 22, 2012 - National Corporate Housing
Realtor Nasi Bolourchi Launches Her Overhauled Website to Better Assist Waterfront Real Estate and Senior Home Buyers
A completely reworked website of the Senior Real Estate Specialist Nasi Bolourchi caters specifically to the needs of seniors looking for a home to retire to the Delaware Beaches and everyone else searching for a perfect waterfront home in Rehoboth, Lewes and other shore towns of Delaware’s Sussex County. - March 22, 2012 - Nasi Bolourchi
Balfour Beatty Construction Hires New Senior Vice President for Houston Division
Balfour Beatty Construction adds John Waltz as senior vice president for the Houston division’s Large Projects group. - March 21, 2012 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Jacksonville Air Conditioning Company Unveils New AC Rebates for Spring 2012
AllWeather Contractors, a factory-authorized Carrier dealer in Jacksonville selling air conditioning systems and offering AC installation and repair services in the greater Jacksonville Florida area, is pleased to announce new 2012 spring Cool-Cash rebates on Carrier AC systems. Florida utility AC rebates can add to consumer savings on new air conditioning system purchases, making it a great time to buy an AC system in Jacksonville. - March 21, 2012 - All Weather Contractors
Howard Vernick & Paramount Residential Mortgage Group Open Florida Retail Mortgage Lending Branches
Mr. Howard Vernick announces the opening of Florida retail mortgage lending branches with Paramount Residential Mortgage Group (PRMG). As the new Florida Retail Branch Manager of Paramount Residential Mortgage Group’s South Florida locations, Howard is excited about the transition. Since... - March 21, 2012 - Paramount Residential Mortgage Group