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Attractive Prices and Mild Weather Help Generate Brisk December Housing Sales Across Chicago Area
Aided by attractive prices, low interest rates and mild autumn weather that made late-season home shopping more pleasant than usual, the residential segment of the metropolitan Chicago real estate market closed 2011 with a solid month of sales. Home sales in the seven-county area totaled 6,010... - January 15, 2012 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
Pinnacle Mortgage Planning Opens Mortgage Office in Oak Harbor, Washington
Fred Chamberlin, a mortgage loan consultant with over 20 years experience transfers from the Eugene, Oregon area to Oak Harbor to open a new mortgage office for Pinnacle Mortgage Planning. - January 15, 2012 - Pinnacle Mortgage Planning - Oak Harbor
Brian Pearl Earns Prestigious Designation to Help Homeowners in Danger of Foreclosure
Brian Pearl of The Agency FL Real Estate in Boca Raton, FL has earned the prestigious Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE) designation, having completed extensive training in foreclosure avoidance and short sales. This is invaluable expertise to offer at a time when the area is ravaged by... - January 15, 2012 - The Agency FL Real Estate
Jason & Scott Graves Team Earns Agent of the Month Honors @ Linda Craft & Team, Realtors®
The Graves Brothers, Jason and Scott Graves, have earned the Agent of the Month Honor from Linda Craft and Team, REALTORS®. The Graves Brothers joined Linda Craft and Team in 2010 as independent brokers. “Jason and Scott bring a unique combination of skills to our team, combining the... - January 14, 2012 - Linda Craft & Team Realtors
Lincoln Property Company Awarded Property Management Contract for Ahwatukee Mercado
The Desert West Regional office of Lincoln Property Company announced that it was recently selected to provide property management for Ahwatukee Mercado, a retail center in Phoenix. - January 14, 2012 - Lincoln Property Company
Green Light for $160M Waverley Park
Gold Coast City Council has approved Devine Communities application for a $160m new residential estate on the site of a former horse stud owned by Russ Hinze. The Waverley Park estate will be built on two parcels of land in Waverley Drive, Willow Vale, which Devine Communities is in the process of... - January 14, 2012 - Devine
Dennis Yen Joins the Keller Williams Pasadena Market Center
Keller Williams welcomes Dennis Yen and his dynamic sales approach. - January 13, 2012 - Yen Homes at Keller Williams Realty
Owner Goes Green with Trees and Sheep in Costa Rica
The owner of a business that helps people to save money by finding the best real estate buyers agents decides to go green by growing trees and raising sheep in Costa Rica. - January 13, 2012 - SkyFor, Inc.
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Launches Program to Market High-End Homes to International Buyers
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, the Bay Area’s largest provider of real estate services, announced today that it has launched a new international marketing program focused on international investors looking to buy high-end homes in the United States. The initiative will market... - January 13, 2012 - Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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