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Winter Woes: Burst Pipe the Most-Feared Home Emergency
The Soda Group offers advice on preventing one of the worst winter emergencies. - January 13, 2012 - The Soda Group
Trash Removal Pro in Birmingham, AL, Hires SEO Company to Help Local Homeowners
Tyler and Tyler Property Preservation Services, a trash removal company in Birmingham, AL, is pleased to announce a new collaboration with a professional SEO company. They have recently joined with Prospect Genius, a local online marketer providing search engine optimization services to local... - January 13, 2012 - Tyler and Tyler Property Preservation Services, LLC
CT REIA Announces January 2012 Meeting of the Connecticut Women Real Estate Investors Association
On January 23, 2012, the Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association (CT REIA) will be hosting its quarterly Women Real Estate Investors Association meeting. Attendees will network with other investors in Connecticut. - January 13, 2012 - Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association - CTREIA
2012 Outlook on Key Mortgage Industry Hiring Trends from Drew Waterhouse, Managing Director of Hammerhouse
The transition to a purchase-oriented business model that will last for decades will fundamentally alter the industry and the careers of the people in the business. - January 12, 2012 - Hammerhouse LLC
Capital Commercial Real Estate LLC Brokers $1.2M Sale of Norwell, MA Professional Building to Andrew Gordon Insurance Co.
Capital Commercial Real Estate LLC and its Principal George Jamieson recently brokered the sale of a 13,000 SF office and retail building at 306 Washington Street in Norwell, MA. Andrew Gordon Insurance Co. of Norwell MA was the buyer and will relocate its firm from Norwell center to the new location occupying approximately half of the second floor office space. - January 12, 2012 - Capital Commercial Real Estate LLC
Debbie Roth Joins RE/MAX Alliance Group in the Bradenton, Florida Office
Broker-Associate Debbie Roth, a Seasoned Real Estate Professional, Has Joined the RE/MAX Alliance Group Bradenton Office - January 12, 2012 - RE/MAX Alliance Group
Mercantile Capital Corporation Reports Record-Breaking 2011
Mercantile Capital Corporation, which recently opened new offices in the Old Florida National Bank building on Court Avenue in Downtown Orlando, reported it had a record-breaking year in 2011. Chris Hurn, chief executive officer at Mercantile Capital Corporation, said the eight year old firm... - January 12, 2012 - Mercantile Capital Corporation
ACISCO Provides Modular Cubicles and Furniture Solutions for Businesses Expecting Growth in 2012
ACISCO, a furniture company experienced in optimizing office spaces and designing workplaces, is promoting its line of modular workstations for businesses expecting to increase in size in 2012. - January 12, 2012 - ACISCO Flooring and Carpeting
Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Builder Services Announces New Sales Consultant at Wood Chapel
Mike Resar to join sales team at Durham, NC development Wood Chapel. - January 12, 2012 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston
Local Realtor Brett Furman is One of the Few in America Successfully Selling Homes for Clients at Higher Market Price
Home sales throughout the state of Pennsylvania are down seven percent and national home sales are still struggling to rebound from the worst economic downturn in 34 years, but a local realtor is one of the few who is not only helping clients sell their homes faster than average, but also at higher... - January 12, 2012 - RE/MAX Classic
Brianne Drake, Realtor, Has Joined Keller Williams Realty Atlanta Partners
Brianne Drake, a real estate sales professional in Stockbridge, GA has joined the Keller Williams Realty Atlanta Partners Market Center. Originally from BHGRE Metro Brokers, Brianne has over 13 years of real estate experience. She offers specialized highly individualized customer service. She has... - January 12, 2012 - Keller Williams Realty Atlanta Partners, Brianne Drake
Meritage Management Reported That Salt Lake City Call Center™ was Instrumental in Driving Sales
Residential real estate firm Meritage Management reported that Salt Lake City Call Center™ was instrumental in driving a substantial increase in new leases over an eight-month period in 2011. From April through November 2011, Meritage Management’s total leads for 31 properties... - January 12, 2012 - Meritage Management
Highland Homes Now Offers Tampa New Homes at Two New Communities
Trapnell Ridge and Sunset Hills added to Tampa builder’s expansive portfolio. - January 11, 2012 - Highland Homes
Meritage Management Announce Four New Associates
Meritage Management, a Utah company, is excited to announce it has added four new associations to its diverse Salt Lake City client base. - January 11, 2012 - Meritage Management
One of 2011’s Largest Construction Completed, Sells Out
ROJO Architecture is pleased to see their design of the Portland Apartments, a 12 story building in downtown St. Petersburg, completed on time and in budget. More importantly, the project is 100% leased. The developer, 908 Development, hosted a ribbon cutting in November, with guests including city council members and St. Petersburg Mayor Bill Foster. - January 11, 2012 - ROJO Architecture
BLU Realty Group Officially Joins Forces with Senior VP Vince Rocco to Open Riverside Blvd. Office
Senior VP Vince Rocco, has officially left his post with Halstead Property to join BLU Realty Group as a Managing Partner and head the opening of BLU Realty's second office at 120 Riverside Boulevard. Second office to feature new team of seasoned agents and BLU Café by Tavalon. - January 11, 2012 - BLU Realty Group
Kim Crump Earns Certified Short-Sale Buyer Certification at Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS®
Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS® Buyer’s Agent Kim Crump has earned the prestigious Certified Short-Sale Specialist Certification, indicating her depth of knowledge helping with the short sale process for home buyers. “Our team has a significant amount of education in short-sales,... - January 11, 2012 - Linda Craft & Team Realtors
New Designs for Real Estate Investing Websites Released
A real estate investing firm, www.RealEstateInvestorsWebsites.net, has released newly upgraded designs for their real estate investor websites. Real estate investors now have more designs to choose from as well as more customization choices to suit any real estate investing business model. - January 10, 2012 - RealEstateInvestingWebSites.com
Jason Feinman Joins RE/MAX Prestige
Jason Feinman has joined the team of RE/MAX Prestige based out of Freehold, NJ. He is proud to serve the Jersey Shore and surrounding areas of both Monmouth and Ocean Counties. - January 10, 2012 - Jason Feinman of RE/MAX Prestige
Operations Management Veteran Launches Estate Sale Service Firm
Local family owned business strives to take the worry out of estate liquidation. Christopher Hill today announced the formation of Hill's Estate Services LLC, a new estate services firm specializing in estate liquidation. The concept behind Hill's Estate Services LLC originated one day after its... - January 10, 2012 - Hill's Estate Services LLC
Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Builder Services Announces Record Breaking Month for Chesapeake Homes NC at Renaissance Park
Chesapeake Homes NC had 10 sales in the month of November at Renaissance Park in Raleigh, NC, and additionally has 26 starts scheduled to begin in 2012. - January 09, 2012 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston
Mandalay Villas Awarded “Highly Commended” at the 2011 Thanachart Bank Thailand Property Awards
The 2009 Best Villa Development (Samui) winner is awarded in third consecutive year with completion of the Mandalay Villas project. - January 09, 2012 - Mandalay Samui Developments & Consultancy
Davidson Realty Presents Free Couponing Seminar in St. Augustine's World Golf Village
Amy Pomar of Jacksonville's The Coupon Group with the guest speaker for the Davidson Speaker Series on Jan. 26. - January 09, 2012 - The Neighborhoods of World Golf Village
Jill Berg of Sarasota, Florida, Earns OICP Certification
RE/MAX Alliance Group Associate Jill Berg Earns OwnAmerica Investment Certification - January 09, 2012 - RE/MAX Alliance Group
Capital Residential Announces Opening of New Norwell MA Real Estate Office
Capital Residential Real Estate relocates to new headquarters in Norwell MA to accommodate the growing firm and its expanding brokerage and advisory services provided to home buyers and sellers throughout the South Shore of Boston. - January 09, 2012 - Capital Residential Real Estate
The Jenkins Organization Announces New Storage Facility Near Lake Conroe
Announcing the new management contract of April Forest Boat & RV Storage in Montgomery, TX. - January 08, 2012 - The Jenkins Organization
Chaim Gleitmann of Xena Vallone Realty Earns CPC Certification
Sarasota, Florida Agent Awarded Certified Professional Commercial (CPC) Designation - January 08, 2012 - Xena Vallone Realty
New HOA Website Design Startup HOAConnections, Introduces New Payment Option for HOA’s
New start-up HOAConnections enters into competitive market with unique options. - January 07, 2012 - HOAConnections Inc.
Las Vegas Short Sale Specialist Team, Closes Bank of America Short Sale with No Deficiency on Aliso
Las Vegas Short sale Specialist Team uses The Ballen Method Short Sale System for Las Vegas Short Sales leading to Bank of America Short Sale Closing waiving the deficiency for the seller. - January 07, 2012 - Ballen Brands
Linda Craft & Team REALTORS® Preferred Partner Eric Smith Earns National Honor from Wells Fargo
Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS® congratulate Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Consultant Eric Smith for earning national recognition from his employer, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, for customer loyalty. “Eric is a great partner when it comes to helping our real estate clients find the mortgage... - January 07, 2012 - Linda Craft & Team Realtors
REMAX MGM Maxes Indian Real Estate Broker & Realty Market Awards RRR
RE/MAX Mumbai-Gujarat-Maharashtra wins 5 awards at RE/MAX Realty Rendezvous, a celebration of the New Age Broker of India. - January 07, 2012 - RE/MAX MGM
Seaspray Pools Bucks the Trend in Low-Cost, Low-Quality Pool Construction
Dirt-Cheap Pools Dangerous and Quick to Deteriorate; Seaspray Offers Low-Cost but High-Quality Pool Construction for the Average Middle-Class Consumer. - January 06, 2012 - Seaspray Pools
CT REIA Announces January 2012 Seminar for Real Estate Investors with Wealth-Building Expert Andy Heller
On January 16, 2012, the Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association (CT REIA) will be hosting its monthly meeting with Andy Heller in Cromwell, CT. Attendees will learn about wealth-building strategies for real estate investors. - January 06, 2012 - Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association - CTREIA
People News - Coldwell Banker, Growing in Central Pennsylvania, Appoints Marketing Exec
Coldwell Banker Select Professionals is proud to announce the appointment of Jeff Geoghan as the VP of Marketing & Communications. Geoghan brings a wealth of experience to the Central Pennsylvania Coldwell Banker franchise with 10 offices and over 250 real estate agents. His background... - January 06, 2012 - Coldwell Banker Select Professionals
LG Real Estate Joins Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston
Lenda Goulding and LG Real Estate Joins the CBHPW Cary Office - January 06, 2012 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston
Christie's International Real Estate Strengthens Position in Ontario, Canada, with Addition of a Fourth Affiliate
Niagara on the Lake Realty Joins Leading International Network of Real Estate Brokers Specializing in the Sales of High-value Properties - January 06, 2012 - Christie's International Real Estate
Sunchoice Corporate Housing Now Offering Military Furnished Apartments in Tampa
Those who are on either a temporary or permanent military assignment at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa will now be able achieve the ultimate in modern luxury living during their stay in the city thanks to new services being provided by accommodations specialists Sunchoice Corporate Housing. Within... - January 06, 2012 - Sunchoice Corporate Housing
Ductless Split Expertise by Seattle Area Heating & Cooling Company Earns Mitsubishi Diamond Dealer Designation
Seattle and Bellevue area Heating & Cooling Company, MM Comfort Systems has been certified as a Mitsubishi Diamond Contractor. As a result, the Puget Sound will be able to obtain their Ductless Split Heating and Cooling needs by one of the leading HVAC companies. - January 05, 2012 - MM Comfort Systems
Industry Leaders Join to Educate Homeowners About Foreclosure Alternatives
On January 11th, local industry leaders will come together and give a free seminar to homeowners with unaffordable mortgages. Speakers at the event include: Nationally-renowned credit expert and speaker, Nabil Captan, OC Metro’s 2011 40 Under 40 Honoree and owner of OC Short Sale 411, Robyn Webb, Director of Operations at CDA Law Center, Bill Baskin and Sergio Siderman, Managing Partner at L.A Bankruptcy Associates and recognized speaker for CNBC and Forbes. - January 05, 2012 - Under Water Home 411
Short Sale Mitigation/AA Premier Property, LLC Asked to Speak at Weichert Realtors
Maryann Little, VP of Short Sale Mitigation, was asked to speak at Weichart Realtors, Points East, Portsmouth, New Hampshire on December 6, 2011. - January 05, 2012 - Short Sale Mitigation
Steve Rennie of Hammerhouse Named One of the Top "40 Most Influential Mortgage Professionals Under 40" in 2011
Named to National Mortgage Professional Magazine’s annual list of the next generation of mortgage leaders. - January 05, 2012 - Hammerhouse LLC
Local Agent Receives Training to Effectively Counsel Real Estate Investors, Provide Wealth-Building Strategies
Walter Borgen of RE/MAX Signature in Daytona Beach Shores has earned the prestigious Certified Investor Agent Specialist™ (CIAS) Designation, having completed extensive training to understand the different real estate investor types, and the investment opportunities, financing options and... - January 05, 2012 - RE/MAX Signature
ERG Announces $36 Million Sale of Jarmulowsky Bank Building on Lower East Side
ERG Property Advisors recently announced the sale of the landmarked Jarmulowsky Bank Building for $36 million. - January 05, 2012 - ERG Property Advisors
Angie Cole Joins the Rachel Kendall Team of Keller Williams Realty
Full-Service Real Estate Firm in Raleigh Adds Buyer Agent with Four Years of Real Estate Experience. - January 05, 2012 - Rachel Kendall Team
Greensboro REALTOR Karen Foster Earns Prestigious Certified Distressed Property Expert Designation
Karen Foster of RE/MAX of Greensboro in Greensboro, North Carolina, has earned the prestigious Certified Distressed Property Expert® (CDPE) designation after completing extensive training designed to assist homeowners facing foreclosures and to help home buyers in purchasing a distressed... - January 05, 2012 - RE/MAX of Greensboro & Partners
ASHRAE Recommends Insulated Concrete Forms for K-12 School Buildings
PolycreteUSA President, Bruce Anderson, reports that the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) has made a strong case for building K-12 Schools with Insulated Concrete Forms. In the newest edition of the Advanced Energy Design Guide for K-12 School... - January 04, 2012 - PolycreteUSA
Raleigh Native Karen Dyer Joins Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS® as Buyer’s Agent
Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS® announces the addition of Karen Dyer as a Buyer’s Agent. Dyer is a native of Raleigh and has worked in Real Estate for 13 years, having practiced Georgia, Missouri and North Carolina. “We are excited to have Karen join us,” noted Linda Craft... - January 04, 2012 - Linda Craft & Team Realtors
Kathy Arsena Joins Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS® - Expanding Lease/ Rental Department
Linda Craft & Team Realtors® are happy to announce the addition Kathy Arsena to the team’s lease/rental department. Arsena brings 15+ years of real estate experience with her to the organization. "Our marketplace has many outstanding opportunities for people interested in... - January 04, 2012 - Linda Craft & Team Realtors
Muriel Bijeau Earns Agent of the Month Honors at Linda Craft & Team, Realtors ® for December, 2011
Muriel Bijeau has earned the Agent of the Month award at Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS® for December, 2011. Bijeau is a two time award winner in 2011, having taken the honor in April as well. Her November award came following six contracts during the month. “Muriel has worked very... - January 04, 2012 - Linda Craft & Team Realtors
Scott Vosburgh Earns NAR Short Sales and Foreclosure Certification
Scott Vosburgh with RE/MAX of Greensboro has earned the nationally recognized Short Sales and Foreclosure Resource certification. The National Association of REALTORS® offers the SFR certification to REALTORS® who want to help both buyers and sellers navigate these complicated transactions,... - January 04, 2012 - RE/MAX of Greensboro & Partners