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MERJS, a Leading London Commercial Property Agency, Announces Successful Let of SW1 Office Accommodation in Grosvenor Crescent to Child & Child Solicitors

MERJS has let the entire 5th floor of 14-15 Grosvenor Crescent to Child & Child Soliciors on behalf of overseas investors. - July 28, 2011 - Merjs Charted Surveyors

Lincoln Property Company Signs 108,626 Square Feet in New Leasing at Broadway 101

The Phoenix office of Lincoln Property Company, a full-service real estate firm providing property management, receivership services, leasing, development and construction management, announced that it has added 108,626 square feet of new leases at Broadway 101 Commerce Park in Mesa,... - July 28, 2011 - Lincoln Property Company

Rose Paving Opens Satellite Office in Streamwood, IL

Ed Campbell, President of Rose Paving Co., announced today that the company has continued its expansion efforts by opening a satellite office in Streamwood, IL. The new location is now open for business and is managed by Rose Paving’s Vice President, Tim Chimack, who currently oversees a... - July 27, 2011 - Rose Paving Company

Doug Balog of Keller Williams Chosen to Present Espana, Grand Opening This Weekend

July 30 and 31st marks the Grand Opening of Espana, a luxury home development located in the Shadow Hills area of North Indio, California. Doug Balog, Broker Associate with KW Luxury Homes by Keller Williams has been selected to present the homes for sale. Prospective home buyers are invited to... - July 27, 2011 - Doug Balog Keller Williams

Mulberry Street Press Names Marketing Director

Mulberry Street Press Names New Marketing Director, Erin Pannell, to market a unique business guidebook that teaches women in real estate how to effectively negotiate to close the deal. - July 27, 2011 - Mulberry Street Press

Prudential Arizona Properties Appoints Manager of Biltmore Area Office

Christa Lawcock Joins Company and Moves Entire Operation to Camelback Rd. Office. - July 27, 2011 - Prudential Americana Group

RE/MAX Agents Report Five Easy Ways to Spend $100 or Less to Improve Your Home’s Chances of Selling in Illinois Real Estate Market

RE/MAX agents in the northern Illinois real estate market say that homeowners can take several steps to increase their home's appeal both inside and out without spending a fortune. In fact, homeowners can breathe new life into their homes and increase its appeal by spending $100 or less. 1. The... - July 27, 2011 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois

DLR Group Designing Solar Array for NRG Energy at FedExField

DLR Group Designing Solar Array for NRG Energy at FedExField

DLR Group solar system design at FedExField for NRG Energy can produce enough power to run stadium on non-game days, support energy needs on game days for Washington Redskins. - July 25, 2011 - DLR Group

MiniCo Webinar Features OpenTech Alliance Call Center Expert Offering Strategies for Self-Storage Businesses

On July 27, 2011, self-storage call center provider OpenTech Alliance, Inc., will sponsor a free webinar for self-storage professionals entitled “Analyzing Your Phone Data for Profit.” OpenTech’s Vice President of Call Center Operations Cynthia Abraham Hansell will make the... - July 25, 2011 - MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC

Scott Fair Joins Cornish & Carey Commercial Newmark Knight Frank

Scott Fair has joined Cornish & Carey Commercial Newmark Knight Frank’s Hayward office. Fair specializes in the industrial commercial real estate market along the I-880 corridor in the East Bay. - July 24, 2011 - Cornish & Carey Commercial Newmark Knight Frank

Swift Realty Partners’ One Concord Center Quickly Filling Up

Swift Realty Partners’ One Concord Center is exceeding the firm’s expectations growing its tenant roster. In just 7 months, 14 lease transactions totaling 111,615 square feet (sf) were completed bringing the occupancy rate of the 358,589 sf property from 43.2% to 78.3%. Breck Lutz and Alex Grell of Cornish & Carey Commercial Newmark Knight Frank’s Walnut Creek office represent Swift’s One Concord Center for lease. - July 24, 2011 - Cornish & Carey Commercial Newmark Knight Frank

Junk Hauling Business in D.C. Improves Online Marketing by Hiring Leading SEO Company

Action Junk Removal, LLC has hired the professionals at Prospect Genius, to build the company a strong web presence. - July 24, 2011 - Action Junk Removal, LLC

Top 5 Reasons Realtors Choose Davidson Realty

Real estate professionals seek edge in tough real estate market with agencies that provide marketing support, free leads and no transaction fees. - July 24, 2011 - The Neighborhoods of World Golf Village

Rate My Contractor Launches, Developed by HATHWAY

Rate My Contractor, an online rate and review service launched a new website developed by HATHWAY, a San Luis Obispo-based web marketing agency. Serving as Rate My Contractor’s lead digital agency, HATHWAY built the site from the ground up, creating a space for homeowners to find reliable,... - July 23, 2011 - HATHWAY

Sullivan Landing Addresses Wildlife Concerns with Microclover

The new community in Kimberley, BC is testing a new microclover grass to better suit the community. - July 23, 2011 - Sullivan Landing

Terrace Capital Spearheads $7.2MM Refinance for Multifamily Property in Atlanta, GA

Terrace Capital Spearheads $7.2MM Refinance for Multifamily Property in Atlanta, GA

Terrace Capital, Inc., represented an established, local multifamily real estate developer (MSC Investment & Management) in the refinance of Sierra Forest Apartments, a 272-unit class B, apartment complex located at 6660 Mableton Parkway in the city of Mableton, Cobb County, Georgia. The city of Mableton is located in the Atlanta Metropolitan Statistical Area and has a population of approximately 26,000. - July 22, 2011 - Trinity Street Capital Partners

Willox Promoted to Regional Position, Cunningham Hired at Division for Balfour Beatty Construction

Balfour Beatty Construction has promoted Lori Willox to Chief Financial Officer of its South Central region and hired Jim Cunningham as the new North Texas Division Director of Business Development for Interiors and Special Projects. In her new role, Willox will help develop and drive the... - July 22, 2011 - Balfour Beatty Construction

Premium Realty Trade Announces Participation in Paris Real Estate Trade Show

The Real Estate Trade Show held annually in Paris, France has always been out of reach of Houston Premium Realty Trade - that is, until now. - July 22, 2011 - Premium Realty Trade

Ryan Hill Realty Agent Gets Awarded by Naperville City Council for Community Work

Ryan Hill Realty is excited to announce that on Tuesday, July 19, 2011 at The Naperville City Council Meeting at Naperville, Illinois, Ryan Hill Realty’s agent Rose McMahon was acknowledged by the City Council, Mayor Pradel and the Main Street Organization of Realtors for her community service work and volunteerism. - July 22, 2011 - Ryan Hill Group

Metro Chicago Real Estate Market Looks Ahead to Stronger Home Sales as June Delivers Best Results of 2011

June home sales in the metropolitan Chicago real estate market displayed a distinctly split personality, according to an analysis of sales data by RE/MAX. Sales figures for June registered notable gains in transaction volume and both median and average prices when compared to May and all earlier... - July 22, 2011 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois

Acoustifence and QuietFiber Combined to Create Industrial-Strength Noise Barrier for Noisy Mountainside Pool Pump System

Acoustifence and QuietFiber Combined to Create Industrial-Strength Noise Barrier for Noisy Mountainside Pool Pump System

In response to complaints from neighbors, a Woodside, California homeowner installed a combination of Acoustifence and QuietFiber noise reduction materials in the large housing unit that contains a bevy of pumps, pipes, and electrical equipment necessary to run the many features of his mountainside infinity pool. - July 21, 2011 - Acoustiblok, Inc.

Layman Named President of U.S.-Based Balfour Beatty Construction Services

Robert Van Cleave, chairman and CEO, announced today the in-house promotion of Mark Layman as the new President of Balfour Beatty Construction Services US. In this role, Layman will retain his duties as chief financial officer, while in addition, taking on increased responsibility, providing... - July 21, 2011 - Balfour Beatty Construction

Chicago Area Builder Partners with Pella Windows & Doors

Doomis Custom Builders has been selected as an exclusive partner for Pella Windows and Doors. Doomis, a custom builder and remodeler, has recently fulfilled all requirements and joined the exclusive Pella Certified Contractor (PCC) program. - July 21, 2011 - Pella Window and Doors

Highland Homes Announces the Grand Opening of The Reserve at Meadow Oaks

The Reserve at Meadow Oaks offers golf course living, resort-style amenities and new homes priced from the $130,000s in an established master-planned community. - July 21, 2011 - Highland Homes

MiniCo Webinar Offers Tips and Techniques from PhoneSmart’s Self Storage Sales Coaches

The right sales coaching can lead to profitable outcomes for self-storage business operations. PhoneSmart, a nationwide sales support and training company, has helped self-storage businesses realize consistent improvement in conversion rates of up to 20 percent. On August 10, 2011,... - July 21, 2011 - MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC

RentShout Recognized as Fast Mover in Real Estate Industry

Popular online rental listing and search directory, RentShout, was recognized as a “fast moving website” by the leading global online competitive intelligence service. - July 21, 2011 - ClassifiedFlyerAds.com

Historic Hershey Hangout Embraces New Solar Technology

Local Establishment Integrates Classic Hershey Architecture with a State of the Art Solar Array - July 20, 2011 - Energy Systems & Installation

Mediterranean Mansion in Plymouth to be the Location for Young Filmmakers from Minnesota Attending Boston Emerson College

Wade Hanson, luxury real estate broker from Woodbury, MN, and 2010 cast member of “The Apprentice” was recently approached by Boston, Mass. Emerson College film students about using a current listing as a set in their upcoming film based in Minnesota. The students were scouting... - July 20, 2011 - Wade Hanson Enterprises

Brian Parks of RE/MAX Classic Achieves CDPE Certification

RE/MAX Classic proudly announces Brian Parks achieves his Certified Distressed Property Expert designation and training and is now a member of the Certified Distressed Property Institute - July 20, 2011 - RE/MAX Classic, Detroit

Greystar Awarded The Forum

Greystar Student Living has been awarded the management of The Forum at Statesboro, a new 780 bed development. The Forum at Statesboro will be located on one of the most attractive sites for apartment development and offers the latest in apartment living for Georgia Southern University. Forum is... - July 20, 2011 - Greystar

Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association (CT REIA) Announces July 2011 Meeting of the Womens REIA

On July 26, 2011, the Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association (CT REIA) will be hosting the Women Real Estate Investors Association (WREIA) meeting and dinner in Meriden, CT. Attendees of this seminar will receive powerful investment training. - July 20, 2011 - Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association - CTREIA

Curtains and Drapes Easier to Hang Thanks to RI Firm

Curtains and Drapes Easier to Hang Thanks to RI Firm

T & J Distributors reveals new curtain and drapery hardware that simplifies and greatly reduces the effort needed to hang window treatments. This exciting, ground-breaking, patent-pending innovation also eliminates damage to the face of valuable walls and woodwork. - July 18, 2011 - T & J Distributors

Chicago Realtor Group Joins Dream Town Realty in May

Chicago real estate brokerage Dream Town Realty welcomed a new realtor group in May. "Ask For Sam" is headed up by Sam Powell, an established agent who specializes in residential sales—particularly in the LGBT communities of Chicago. Also part of the new team are Michael Opyd, Jen Thompson, Anitra Brodie and Dee Thompson. - July 17, 2011 - Dream Town Realty

Denver Metro Area Luxury Home Sales Soar in June, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Reports

Luxury home sales in the Denver Metro Area soared in June from the previous month and were also up from a year ago as high-end buyers took advantage of attractive property values in many areas, according to Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Colorado’s leading provider of luxury real... - July 17, 2011 - Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

Builders Site Protection Providing Surface Protection for New US Federal Courthouse in San Diego, CA

Builders Site Protection has been selected as the premier surface protection supplier for the San Diego Courthouse. Builders Site Protection has developed a custom-made window mullion protection for the project and looks forward to supplying more surface protection, including door protection and dust control, as the project progresses. - July 16, 2011 - Builders Site Protection

Real-eStage Announces Real Estate Progression in Slow Market

Local Real Estate Firm Continues to Experience Growth Under Recent Contract Listings - July 16, 2011 - Real-eStage

CT Real Estate Investors Association (CT REIA) Announces July 2011 Meeting of the Apartment Owners Association Of Connecticut

On July 20, 2011 the Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association (CT REIA) will be sponsoring a new Apartment Owners Association Of CT (AOACT) and Mastermind Group meeting. Attendees will receive advice on managing investment properties. - July 15, 2011 - Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association - CTREIA

Real Estate Broker Kathy Marlowe of Sarasota, Florida, Featured in Reuters Blog

Expert in luxury distressed properties offers advice to real estate buyers - July 15, 2011 - Kathy Marlowe

Greystar Expands Development & Construction Expertise with Key Hires

Greystar Real Estate Partner announced that it has hired Jerry Brand and Ali Warner to further expand the company’s growing development and construction capabilities in major markets throughout the U.S. Jerry Brand has joined Greystar as Senior Managing Director and will direct development... - July 15, 2011 - Greystar

Stor-N-Lock Self Storage Sold

Stor-N-Lock Self Storage in Rock Hill, SC was recently sold with Dale C. Eisenman representing the seller. - July 15, 2011 - Midcoast Properties, Inc.

Kingsbridge Holdings, LLC  of Lake Forest, IL Acquires Trilogy Leasing Co. LLC (“TLC”),  of Cranbury, N.J. Nearly Doubling in Size

Kingsbridge Holdings, LLC of Lake Forest, IL Acquires Trilogy Leasing Co. LLC (“TLC”), of Cranbury, N.J. Nearly Doubling in Size

Kingsbridge Holdings, LLC has acquired Trilogy Leasing Co. LLC, a leasing services provider of new and previously owned technology equipment, increasing Kingsbridge’s Total Assets in excess of $420 MM and bringing the total original equipment cost financed in their portfolio to approximately... - July 14, 2011 - Kingsbridge Holdings LLC

Company Winding-Up Petitions on the Rise in the UK

Company Winding-Up Petitions on the Rise in the UK

The Business Sale Report, which provides information on distressed businesses, has released figures showing a 22 per cent increase in the number of winding up petitions lodged through the courts in the second quarter of this year, compared to the same period last year. These figures continue the... - July 14, 2011 - Business Sale Report

Leading London Commercial Property Agency MERJS Appointed as Sole Agents for Let of London SW1 Office Space

On behalf of the Roughton Group, MERJS have been instructed to dispose of 5,500 square feet of offices to let at 52 Grosvenor Gardens, London, SW1. - July 14, 2011 - Merjs Charted Surveyors

Charles Reinhart Company, Realtors Welcomes 5 New Agents

5 Realtors have joined the Charles Reinhart Company. - July 14, 2011 - Charles Reinhart Company, Realtors

Larry and Jill Johns Join RE/MAX Alliance Group

Experienced Realtors Join the RE/MAX Siesta Key, Florida, Office. - July 14, 2011 - RE/MAX Alliance Group

The BSC Group Announces Record First Half

The BSC Group Announces Record First Half

The BSC Group, LLC, a leading commercial real estate financing advisor and provider of debt and equity capital solutions, announces more than $75 million in transaction volume through the first half of 2011. - July 13, 2011 - The BSC Group, LLC

The Ballen Group, Las Vegas Short Sale Specialists, Hires Tom Wirt as Short Sale Listing Manager

The Ballen Group, an award winning Las Vegas Short Sale Agent Team in Nevada, hires Tom Wirt as Short Sale Listing manager. - July 13, 2011 - Ballen Brands

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Welcomes Three Top Sacramento Area Realtors

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, the leading provider of real estate services in Northern California, announced today that Jeanine Roza, Deanna Orr and Sindy Kirsch have joined the company as sales associates in its Sacramento Metro office. In their new position, Roza, Orr and Kirsch will... - July 13, 2011 - Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

Greystar to Build Garden Apartments in Durham, North Carolina

Greystar Real Estate Partners recently broke ground on a 24.6-acre site in the Brightleaf Master Planned community, located between downtown Durham and downtown Raleigh, for construction of a 328-unit, three-story upscale garden apartment community. The apartments are being designed to National... - July 13, 2011 - Greystar

Condominium Concepts Management, Inc. Announces the Opening of New Offices in South Florida

Increased demand for Condominium Concepts Management services opens doors on Brickell Avenue in Miami. - July 13, 2011 - Praxis Real Estate Advisors, LLC

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