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The BSC Group Arranges $74.6M Financing for 19 Property Portfolio Acquisition
The BSC Group, LLC, a leading commercial real estate financing advisor and provider of debt and equity capital solutions for self-storage owners, announced it arranged $74.6M in financing for a 19-property self-storage portfolio acquisition. - September 01, 2011 - The BSC Group, LLC
Nations Roof Appoints Burt Logan as President of Nations Roof of Florida and Robert Sifferd as Estimator/Project Manager of Nations Roof of Florida
Nations Roof reorganizes Orlando, Florida office. Appoints new leadership to better serve Clients. - September 01, 2011 - Nations Roof LLC
Greensleeves Increases Control Software Depth
Shane Mason has joined the Greensleeves team as part of the Controls Development Group. He will drive advanced energy modeling used by the company to increase the efficiency of HVAC systems. - September 01, 2011 - Greensleeves LLC
XML2U Introduces "Portal Search" to Simplify Uploads to Multiple Portals in One Click
As more and more portals opt to accept XML2U feeds, the process of deciding which portals to upload to was becoming time-consuming for real estate agents and brokers. - September 01, 2011 - XML2U.com
NYC Real Estate Advisors Announces Partnership with New York Real Estate Institute
NYC Real Estate Advisors and New York Real Estate Institute (NYREI) are partnering up to insure the success of real estate professionals in the New York area in these economically challenging times. NYREI and NYC Real Estate Advisors want to make sure that after agents pass their Real Estate Salesperson’s Exam or their Broker’s Exam, they are prepared for success. - September 01, 2011 - NYC Real Estate Advisors
ERG Property Advisor CEO James D. Kinsey's New Blog
ERG Property Advisors is proud to announce CEO and partner James D. Kinsey’s brand new online blog. - September 01, 2011 - ERG Property Advisors
RE/MAX Reports Franchise Sales Rose 15% in First Half of 2011; Northern Illinois Network Adds 4 Franchisees
Even though the housing market is still searching for solid footing, global real estate franchisor RE/MAX continues to add new franchisees to its network. - September 01, 2011 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
Realtors Barbara Mei and Jo Rutstein Join Forces
Signature Sotheby’s Realtor Team Specializes in Luxury Downtown Condos in Sarasota, Florida. - September 01, 2011 - Barbara Mei
Factory Direct Drapes ™ Plants Over 400 Trees in National Forests
Factory Direct Drapes™, a custom drapery and curtain manufacturer, is helping put an end to global warming. So far, they have planted over 400 trees in forests across the USA! - August 31, 2011 - Factory Direct Drapes
Balfour Beatty Construction Hires Portnoy to Lead Public-Private Partnerships
Balfour Beatty Construction announced today the addition of Ken Portnoy as Vice President of Public-Private Partnerships. In this role, Portnoy will help lead and coordinate the pursuit and delivery of public-private partnerships (PPP) within all of Balfour Beatty Construction’s U.S. - August 31, 2011 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Manasquan Premium Fasteners Expands Product Line with Additions from Starborn Industries, Simpson Strong Tie® & 6 Lobe Star Drive Screws
Manasquan Premium Fasteners, a leading provider of stainless steel fasteners to the residential, commercial and marine construction industries, has expanded its extensive inventory with the addition of several new high-quality product offerings from Starborn Industries and Simpson Strong Tie®... - August 31, 2011 - Manasquan
Silicon Valley Luxury Home Sales Down in July, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Reports
After a strong performance in June, the Silicon Valley luxury housing market took a breather in July with sales of million-dollar homes down from June and year-ago levels, according to a new market report by Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, the region’s leading provider of luxury real... - August 31, 2011 - Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
Tom Gammon of RE/MAX Classic Earns Distressed Property Designation
Tom Gammon achieves his Certified Distressed Property designation to assist homeowners in distress with short sales. - August 31, 2011 - RE/MAX Classic, Detroit
Brookfield’s Back to School Sale Features Lower Prices, Higher Incentives for New Homes in San Diego
All San Diego new home locations by Brookfield Homes are included in the sale, from Carlsbad to Scripps Ranch to Chula Vista. - August 30, 2011 - Brookfield Homes, California
Linda Craft Shares Knowledge as Regular Guest My Carolina Today on NBC 17
Linda Craft is sharing her area Real Estate knowledge with a wider audience, as a regularly-scheduled guest on the NBC 17 My Carolina Today program, also seen on Time Warner cable and satellite TV networks in and around the Triangle area. Craft draws on her two-plus decades of experience in the... - August 30, 2011 - Linda Craft & Team Realtors
Eos Group Inc. and Nomitech Announce Partnership
Eos Group is pleased to announce their new relationship as the strategic partner for Nomitech in the United States and Canada. The partnership with Nomitech expands Eos Group’s ability to engage global clients with a solution that aligns well with both North American and International... - August 29, 2011 - Eos Group
Capstone-Managed Properties Win Coveted 2011 Property of the Year Awards
The Triangle Wins Best Mid/High Rise and Harris Branch Wins Best Affordable Property - August 29, 2011 - Capstone Real Estate Services, Inc.
Kingstone Properties, LLC, Opens Its Property Management Division in Los Angeles with Big Expectations
Los Angeles based Kingstone Properties, LLC has recently launched a full service Property Management division, in addition to their full service residential and commercial real estate firm. - August 29, 2011 - Kingstone Properties, LLC
Blast-Resistant Structural Envelope from Bayer MaterialScience LLC Offers New Level of Protection for Buildings and Occupants
Protecting people and other critical assets from the devastation of an explosive attack is a high priority for security and building managers – and Bayer MaterialScience LLC. Harnessing its high-tech materials expertise, Bayer has developed Hygard® BL80 Shock-Wave Sentinel as an advanced... - August 29, 2011 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Hoover Realty Real Estate Agent, Eric Johnston Built and Released a Simple and Powerful Real Estate Search Website for Home Shoppers
A simple, but powerful new website for the Sarasota County Real Estate Market that combines the simplicity of Google and craigslist with the interactive map experience of Zillow. - August 28, 2011 - Hoover Realty
Southbridge Homeowner Gets Rave Reviews for New Deck and Railing
Late summer into Fall can be a great time to get a deal on a new deck, especially if it is made with the latest weather-resistant materials. Old school of thought was that the wood deck has to be fresh in the spring or winter would take a toll on it. Not so with materials like AZEK, which resist rot, stains, splinters and scratches. A good cleaning and it's ready for that first Memorial Weekend barbecue. Marge Farrand a homeowner in Southbridge loves her new AZEK Deck and Railing! - August 27, 2011 - AZEK Building Products
Keller Williams Realty Round Rock Moving to New Digs
Proof of its continued success in the market, Keller Williams' Williamson County office is moving to new, larger office space - occupying over 12,300 square feet. - August 27, 2011 - Keller Williams Realty - Round Rock
East Bay Luxury Home Sales Down in July, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Reports
After a strong performance in June, the luxury housing market in the East Bay took a breather in July with sales down from the previous month and year-ago levels, according to a new market report by Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, the region’s leading provider of luxury real estate... - August 27, 2011 - Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
RE/MAX Office in Skokie Gets New Name, Ownership and Mission
The RE/MAX office in Skokie, Ill., has been purchased by Mark Feyman and Ivana Shudnow, both real estate veterans. The office, which was purchased in late July, will remain for the time being at 3947 Dempster St. Formerly called RE/MAX 1st Class Realty, its name has been shortened to RE/MAX 1st... - August 27, 2011 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
First Cal Wholesale Vision is Clear with New Leadership
First California Mortgage Company (First Cal) is pleased to announce Michael McIlrath as National Director Wholesale Production. “Michael McIlrath brings to First Cal the depth of Industry experience necessary to continue our vision of creating value and profitable partnerships with our... - August 27, 2011 - First California Mortgage Company
UKPB Estate Agents Limited Announce Their Inclusive RICS Valuation Service
UKPB Estate Agents are an online estate agent, charging a fee, but no commission. As part of their service they guarantee that every client will have their valuation done by a home visit from a RICS Surveyor. - August 26, 2011 - UKPB estate agents limited
NYC Real Estate Advisors Launch Party at CORT in Manhattan
NYC Real Estate Advisors' official launch party at CORT on Wednesday August 31, 2011 6:00 to 9:00 pm, @711 3rd Avenue btw 44th and 45th Streets. Lower Level. Sponsored by NYREI, Wealth Alliance Financial Group, and Click Pay Inc. Complimentary Wine and Hors d’oeuvres. - August 26, 2011 - NYC Real Estate Advisors
Christie's International Real Estate Strengthens Position in South Africa with Addition of a New Affiliate in Johannesburg
Ennik Estates Joins Leading International Network of Real Estate Brokers Specializing in the Marketing and Sales of High-value Properties - August 26, 2011 - Christie's International Real Estate
MarketWatch Highlights $150MM Mixed-Use Development Executed by Excend
As one of over 200 media sources worldwide, MarketWatch recognizes Excend’s leadership in creating this $150MM project as “the first hospitality group in Colombia with comprehensive knowledge of both the Colombian market and internationally-branded hotel development, [having] the capacity to offer comprehensive services to select clients among all product types in the hospitality sector.” - August 26, 2011 - Excend
Union Holding Group Launches Additional Site sellnjhouse.net
Union Holding Group, a Union County New Jersey-based Real Estate Investment Company, has officially launched their new website sellnjhouse.net targeted at distressed NJ home sellers looking to sell their home fast. Chief Marketing Officer, Chris Consorte said, “Distressed property owners are... - August 26, 2011 - Union Property Group
Contracts Explained: Why You Can’t Write a Deal on a Cocktail Napkin
CornerStone Title Seminar Offers 3 Hours of CE Credit for Realtors - August 26, 2011 - CornerStone Title
Ingenious Switzerland Appoints Solidiance in Singapore
Ingenious Switzerland, the centre of excellence for architecture, engineering and design based in Zurich, has appointed Solidiance, Asia’s premier B2B growth consulting firm as their business scout in Singapore. - August 26, 2011 - YCP Solidiance
MyReviewsNow Shop at Home Introduces a Multi-Purpose Home Improvement Product
Flex Seal is a simple product designed to be used by all ages for home improvement. When other tools fail to meet expectations, Flex Seal can overcome the challenge and fix multiple problems around the house. - August 25, 2011 - Retail Solutions Advisors
Grand Baymen in Belize Breaks Ground on Condominium Expansion
ECI Development, Ltd., the Central American resort developer with a portfolio of properties in Belize, Costa Rica and Nicaragua, is expanding its Grand Baymen Communities on Ambergris Caye by breaking ground on a new, 14,600 sq. ft. condominium building. - August 25, 2011 - ECI Develpment, Ltd.
Designer & TV Personality Cary Weldy Performs Energy Makeover (tm) on Chicago Cubs
Chicago Cubs increases their winning percentage by 50% after Weldy performs energy work on the team and Wrigley Field - August 25, 2011 - Cary Weldy LLC
Century 21 Thomas Sales Associate Tom Parry Receives 2011 Realtor Image Award
Thomas "Tom" Parry of Century 21 Thomas recognized for outstanding achievements in the real estate industry. CENTURY 21 Thomas Real Estate, a leading Real Estate and Professional Vacation Rental firm headquartered in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is pleased to announce that Coastal Carolinas Association of Realtors awarded Thomas “Tom” Parry, Sales Associate with Century 21 Thomas Real Estate, the 2011 Realtor Image Award. - August 25, 2011 - Century 21 Thomas
Excend (excend.com) Presents at the Andes Investment Summit 2011
Excend is selected to present at one of the leading gatherings of private equity and institutional investors interested in the Andean region of Latin America. - August 25, 2011 - Excend
Prudential Americana Group Acquires Century 21 MoneyWorld in Las Vegas
Americana Holdings Now Operates 15 Offices in Nevada and Arizona with Nearly 1,900 Real Estate Sales Executives - August 25, 2011 - Prudential Americana Group
Dwaine Clarke Writes New Book on How Investors Can Achieve 3X, 4X, Even 5X the of Yield of CD’s, Money Markets, Stocks and Even Bonds Using Investment Real Estate
New book Apartment Building Wealth reveals proven strategies the most successful and wealthiest real estate investors use to out perform financial markets, beat inflation, build wealth and create financial security. - August 25, 2011 - GCT Net Lease
RE/MAX Alliance Group Launches Monthly Real Estate Report
RE/MAX Housing Market Report Covers Sarasota and Manatee Counties in Florida - August 25, 2011 - RE/MAX Alliance Group
Mercantile Capital Corporation Closes $11.2 Million Commercial Loan, Largest in Company History
Mercantile Capital Corporation, in Altamonte Springs, recently closed the largest single commercial loan in the company’s eight year history to finance improvements valued at more than $11.2 million at the Sanford Auto Dealers Exchange, located on Martin Luther King Blvd. in Sanford. Geof... - August 25, 2011 - Mercantile Capital Corporation
ERG Property Advisors Announces the Sale of 3131-3139 East Tremont Avenue in Bronx, NY for $1,800,000
ERG Property Advisors is pleased to announce the sale of 3131-3139 East Tremont Avenue, located in the Throgs Neck section of the Bronx, NY. The building is comprised of five retail stores located at the southeast corner of Coddington Avenue, just off the Bruckner Expressway. The property sold for... - August 25, 2011 - ERG Property Advisors
Missie Jo Turner Joins Keller Williams Realty
Top Realtor Joins Keller Williams Realty in Englewood, Florida - August 25, 2011 - Keller Williams Realty Sarasota-Lakewood Ranch
Tyne Trumps Wear in the Local and Trusted League
Facebook users were asked to vote for Tyne or Wear each week for 11 weeks and the results are in. Tyneside came out tops in 9 out of the 11 rounds. Their users said that Tyneside had the best football ground, shopping centre, monument, music venues, night out, festival, football legends, and just to round it off that Newcastle would finish higher in the league. - August 25, 2011 - Local and Trusted
Renaissance Relations to Guest Speak at Real Estate Networking Event in Kenilworth, NJ
Union Holding Group, a Union County New Jersey-based Real Estate Holding Company, announced today that Renaissance Relations will be guest speakers for their upcoming Real Estate Networking Event on September 1st, at 6:00pm, at the Kenilworth Inn in Kenilworth, NJ. - August 25, 2011 - Union Property Group
Free Information Available at Real Estate Redevelopment Firm
Radiance Homes announced the availability of free information to help people survive the recession stress free at their website RadianceHomes.com. Visitors to the site will find free information on rebuilding their credit rating, selling their house, lowering their debt and creating a budget as... - August 25, 2011 - Radiance Homes
Randy Blankstein, President of the Boulder Group, to Speak at Interface Net Lease Conference
Randy will be on a panel discussing the State of the Net Lease Market. - August 25, 2011 - The Boulder Group
Burr Pilger Mayer Doubles Its Walnut Creek Office Footprint
Burr Pilger Mayer (BPM), one of the largest West Coast-based accounting and consulting firms, executed an agreement to lease almost 20,000 square feet (sf) of office space, effectively doubling its Walnut Creek footprint. Beginning December 2011, BPM plans to occupy 2001 North Main Street in Walnut Creek. Alex Grell and Sean Cooley of Cornish & Carey Commercial Newmark Knight Frank’s Walnut Creek office represented BPM in its new lease with landlord Legacy Partners. - August 24, 2011 - Cornish & Carey Commercial Newmark Knight Frank
Helen Pastorino Announces Office Re-Configuration for Pertria in Order to Make Room for New Members of Her Firm
Founded in 2004, Pertria advises clients throughout Silicon Valley and the San Francisco Bay Area in real estate residential sales, investment analysis and management, providing established relationships with financial advisers, tax professionals and legal counsel. - August 24, 2011 - Pertria
Commercial Property Agency MERJS Appointed as Sole Commercial Property Agent for Soon to be Available Media-Style Office in London Fitzrovia
MERJS has announced that a media-style office will be available from September 2011 on the second floor of 9 Charlotte Street in Fitzrovia, London W1 - August 24, 2011 - Merjs Charted Surveyors