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Michael Cantwell is the New Managing Partner at Kearney Commercial Realty
Michael Cantwell is the new managing partner at Kearney Commercial Realty in West Palm Beach, where he specializes in commercial real estate, including sales and leasing for office, industrial and land properties. - June 15, 2011 - Kearney Commercial Realty
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage’s Sales Jump 17% in Sacramento Area to Outpace Top Competitors
Despite a challenging housing market, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage’s sales volume and market share both soared over the past year to outpace its top local competitors, the company announced today. Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage saw its sales volume year to date jump 17... - June 15, 2011 - Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
Builders Site Protection to Showcase New Surface Protection at PCBC
Builders Site Protection will be an exhibitor at the upcoming PCBC show in San Francisco, CA. from June 22-24th. Builders Site Protection will showcase environmentally-friendly surface protection and lead containment products that address builders' growing concerns with sustainability. Builders Site Protection will be located at booth N-6045 in the North Hall Exhibit Floor. - June 15, 2011 - Builders Site Protection
RE/MAX Signature of Chicago Honored for Closing More Than a Thousand Transactions in 2010
RE/MAX Signature of Chicago was honored recently for achieving a level of sales growth that few real estate brokerages could top in 2010. It registered a 30 percent increase in closed transactions compared to its 2009 results, and the 1,033 sales its agents completed last year made it Chicago’s No. 1 RE/MAX office in transaction volume. - June 15, 2011 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
Pogoda Management Co. Brokers Sale and is First Choice of New Owners for Harbor Park Mini Warehouse Management
Property Management Company was chosen to remain as the management company of the recently sold self storage facility, Harbor Park Mini Warehouse, in Harbor Springs, MI. - June 15, 2011 - Pogoda Companies
Rigid Lifelines™ Announces New Line of Self-Retracting Lanyards
Rigid Lifelines™ announced a new line of self-retracting lanyards today. The new line of cable and web self-retracting lanyards (SRLs) are available in lengths from 18 to 50 feet and can be purchased through the Rigid Lifelines™ dealer network. - June 15, 2011 - Rigid Lifelines
Rigid Lifelines™ Announces New Line of Fall Protection Harnesses
Rigid Lifelines™ announced a new line of fall protection harnesses today. This new line of ANSI rated harnesses comes in several models that are now available for purchase through the Rigid Lifelines™ dealer network. - June 15, 2011 - Rigid Lifelines
Texas is Latest Target of Commercial Janitorial Office Cleaning Expansion
Commercial Janitorial announced Tuesday expansion of operations into Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, San Antonio and Houston, Texas. The national office cleaning company feels that being a green cleaning focused company will give it a competitive edge in Texas. - June 14, 2011 - Commercial Janitorial
The Future of Green Building in the June Issue of Construction Digital
Read about the future of green building in the June issue of Construction Digital Magazine. It seems green building is all the rage these days. Everywhere you look there are new projects popping up, new sustainable technologies being designed, and new standards being created that are constantly... - June 14, 2011 - WDM Group
The Soda Group Offers Advice on Reducing Moving Expenses
11 Ways to Move on a Budget - June 14, 2011 - The Soda Group
Local Agent Demonstrates the True Benefits of Short Sale Over Foreclosure
Online report outlines the advantages of short sale over foreclosure—and provides solutions for homeowners struggling to make mortgage payments in the gulf coast. - June 14, 2011 - Shane Willis LLC
RE/MAX Classic Announces Top 10 Brokerage in the Nation Recognition
Top in the industry. Leading productivity of RE/MAX Classic agents wins the prestigious recognition as one of the Top 10 brokerages in the nation for Closed Transactions. - June 13, 2011 - RE/MAX Classic, Detroit
RE/MAX City Honored as Chicago's Top Multi-Office Company in 2010 by RE/MAX Northern Illinois Real Estate Network
RE/MAX City recently was named the RE/MAX Northern Illinois real estate network’s top multi-office company in Chicago for 2010. The award was based on transactions completed and total sales volume closed at its two offices last year. - June 13, 2011 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
Greg Hudson Has Been Recognized as Company Listing Associate by Prudential Palms Realty
Realtor, Greg Hudson has been recognized by Prudential Palms Realty as "Company Listing Associate” for the Month of April 2011. Greg Hudson, Sales Associate with Prudential Palms Realty in Sarasota, Florida, has been recognized by Prudential Palms Realty as "Company Listing... - June 13, 2011 - Greg Hudson/ Prudential Palms Realty
Helen Pastorino of Pertria Featured in Forbes ASAP
Helen Pastorino was referenced in Forbes’ ASAP Magazine for helping her business to thrive by acting swiftly and employing cutting edge technology to conduct business in real estate. - June 13, 2011 - Pertria
Jo Gaerlan Joins Old Republic Home Protection as National Key Accounts Coordinator
To better support their nationwide sales and marketing effort, Old Republic Home Protection announces the addition of Jo Gaerlan in the newly created position of National Key Accounts Coordinator. Gaerlan’s primary responsibility is to create a successful Key Account management strategy with... - June 12, 2011 - Old Republic Home Protection
Leah Wartelle Returns to Old Republic Home Protection as Business Development Coordinator
Old Republic Home Protection (ORHP), a leading home warranty provider, announces the appointment of Leah Wartelle as their new Business Development Coordinator. She was previously employed with ORHP as a Senior Account Executive, and is returning to create and deploy training that will... - June 12, 2011 - Old Republic Home Protection
Greystar Student Living Announces New Student Housing Community
Greystar has been awarded the management of Circle West Campus. - June 12, 2011 - Greystar
Mother-Daughter Team from RE/MAX Plan June 19 Benefit in Libertyville to Aid Children's Hospitals
Donna Radke and her daughter, Jennifer Radke, spend most Sundays showing homes to prospective buyers as part of their careers as sales associates at RE/MAX Center in Grayslake, Ill., but on Sunday, June 19, they are devoting their day to the cause of children’s health. That afternoon they are... - June 12, 2011 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
Long® Fence Receives Multiple Awards for Safety Performance and Incident Prevention
Two local chapters of Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. have awarded Long® Fence the nationally recognized Gold STEP Award for safety performance and commitment to training and incident prevention. The Metro Washington chapter presented their award on May 19, 2011. The Virginia chapter... - June 11, 2011 - Long Fence
Flam's Lock & Key, Family Owned for 59 years, Stays Current with Smart Security Solutions
Smart Security Solutions offer 3 separate cylinder technologies to cover virtually any facility need, using a single credential. - June 11, 2011 - Flam's Lock and Key,Inc
Mercantile Capital Corporation Closes on Loans in May to Finance Commercial Real Estate Projects Valued at More Than $11.6 Million
Mercantile Capital Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Old Florida National Bank, closed on loans to finance commercial real estate projects valued at more than $11.6 million in May. Geof Longstaff, chairman of Mercantile Capital Corporation, said the firm's largest single loan financed the... - June 11, 2011 - Mercantile Capital Corporation
Jim Mikula Named General Manager of Boot Ranch
New GM Brings Extensive Resort Hospitality Background to the Texas Hill Country. - June 10, 2011 - Boot Ranch
Boston Home Stager Adds Value to Real Estate
Dropping home values and impending foreclosures have made sellers and Realtors anxious about the market, but home staging is a segment of the real estate world that is providing an assured return on investment and DaVinci Designer Gallery is Boston’s premier stager. - June 10, 2011 - DaVinci Designer Gallery
Net Aspects Names New President
Real Estate Software firm Net Aspects, promotes Brandon Emana to President. - June 10, 2011 - Net Aspects, Inc
Realtypin.com, the New National Real Estate Search Portal with a Revenue Sharing Twist
Realtypin.com, an up-and-coming realty-focused website, provides home seekers and home sellers a double-barreled attack on the unpredictable real estate market. While registered users are paid for their home listing based on the amount of attention it generates, those seeking one can browse through... - June 10, 2011 - Realtypin.com
Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS® Achieve Top 5 Status in Triangle Business Journal List Residential Real Estate Teams
Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS® have earned a spot in a prestigious group, the Top Five Residential Real Estate Teams in the Triangle Business Journal’s 2010 Book of Lists. “When an honor like this is announced, it’s important to understand that we would not be in this... - June 10, 2011 - Linda Craft & Team Realtors
Connecticut Real Estate Investors Assn. (CT REIA) Announces June 2011 Meeting with Foreclosure Expert Al Lowry
On June 20, 2011 the Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association (CT REIA) will be hosting its monthly meeting with Al Lowry. Attendees will learn the advantages of investing in foreclosures. - June 10, 2011 - Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association - CTREIA
11 Commercial Properties in Lynchburg Virginia Up for Auction
Higgenbotham Auctioneers International (HAI), in cooperation with NAI Liberty Commercial, announced recently the auction of 11 commercial properties. The properties being offered include a mix of income producing, commercial, retail, and industrial buildings in Lynchburg, Virginia. Two of the properties are being offered absolute and five are income producing. - June 10, 2011 - Higgenbotham Auctioneers International
Signature Listings Announces Free and Affordable Residential Property Listings
The service offers property listings from sellers for free. Affordable listings for Internet advertising are also available and include: appointment calendars, yard signs, sales training, buying and selling guides, service quotes and more. - June 10, 2011 - Signature Listings
The Debate between Design/Build Vs. Architecture Profiled in the June Issue of Construction Digital
Read about the debate between the use of Design/Build methods and traditional architecture firms in the June issue of Construction Digital Magazine - June 09, 2011 - WDM Group
Boston Cedar Relocates to a Newer and Larger Facility
After 26 successful years of delivering quality products and services from its original location in Holbrook, MA, the timing is right for Boston Cedar to relocate to a newer and larger facility that was specifically designed for lumber and building materials distribution. Boston Cedar has... - June 09, 2011 - Boston Cedar
CSP International Releases Staging Industry Releases 2nd Annual Staging Trend Report for North America
Real Estate Home Staging Trend Statistic Report. - June 09, 2011 - CSPI Academy
RE/MAX Sauk Valley of Sterling Enjoys Big Night at RE/MAX Northern Illinois Awards Ceremony
The brokers and agents at RE/MAX Sauk Valley in Sterling, Ill., had good reason to celebrate at the recent 34th annual awards ceremony held by the RE/MAX Northern Illinois real estate network. The office and its agents took home some of the night's biggest honors for 2010 sales achievement. - June 09, 2011 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
RE/MAX Suburban Honored as Top Multi-Office Brokerage in Northern Illinois Network
RE/MAX Suburban, a multi-office brokerage, captured the top award for sales production during the recent 34th annual RE/MAX Northern Illinois awards ceremony. The office earned honors for notching the highest number of transactions and the greatest sales volume of all multi-office brokerages in the... - June 09, 2011 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
Paul Wells of Barrington Wins Eagle Award from RE/MAX in Recognition of His Bold Business Strategy
Paul Wells, broker/owner of RE/MAX of Barrington and RE/MAX Now, both located in Barrington, Ill., took home a rare honor when he left the 34th annual awards ceremony held recently by the RE/MAX Northern Illinois real estate network. He carried with him the Eagle Award, which was last presented... - June 09, 2011 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
Top Safety Accreditation for Wise Property Care
Wise Property Care recently received accreditation from SAFEcontractor scheme for health and safety. - June 09, 2011 - Wise Property Care
Real-eStage Launches Company Website
New Site Constructed to Better Serve Real Estate Community and Promote the Real-eStage Experience - June 09, 2011 - Real-eStage
Deltona Realty Recognizes Top Agents for May
May marked the second month in a row that Carol vonRabenstein was named Deltona Realty’s top sales agent. She also secured the top producer spot. Bonne Jones was the top listing agent with nearly $1.7 million in new listings. Both vonRabenstein and Jones work in Deltona Realty’s office... - June 08, 2011 - Deltona Realty
World Golf Village's Davidson Realty Named Best Place to Work
Davidson Realty Named One of Jacksonville's Best Places to Work. Davidson Realty, headquartered in St. Augustine's World Golf Village, is honored to announce the company has been named the Best Place to Work in the small business category by the Jacksonville Business Journal. Davidson has made the... - June 08, 2011 - The Neighborhoods of World Golf Village
NEWPRO Receives 2011 National Replacement Contractor Service Excellence Award
NEWPRO, the leading replacement window manufacturer and provider in New England, has been named winner of the 2011 Replacement Contractor Service Excellence Award for outstanding customer service. - June 07, 2011 - Newpro Replacement Windows
Local Agent Demonstrates the True Benefits of Short Sale Over Foreclosure
Local CDPE-designated agent, Donna Tashjian of Keller Williams has released a new report weighing in on the debate of whether there is a real benefit to short selling your home rather than let it foreclose. The report titled Short Sale vs. Foreclosure provides information comparing the effects each has on a distressed homeowner’s future. - June 06, 2011 - Donna Tashjian
Tools for Marketing Online and Via Social Media the Topic of MiniCo Webinar by Self Storage Marketing Expert Derek Naylor
The online marketing game is shifting quickly for self-storage operators. Derek M. Naylor, President of Storage Marketing Solutions, will host a free webinar on June 22, 2011, to address online marketing issues such as consumers’ reliance on smartphones and the explosion and growing relevance... - June 06, 2011 - MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC
SpareFoot.com’s Mario Feghali Offers Tips for Effective Self-Storage Facility Web Sites as Host of Upcoming MiniCo Webinar
On June 8, 2011, Mario Feghali, co-founder and COO of SpareFoot.com, will host “Five Common Web Site Mistakes and How to Avoid Them,” a free webinar for self‑storage business owners and managers. The webinar will provide tools for creating an effective online presence for a... - June 06, 2011 - MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC
Kim Crump Joins Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS®
Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS® welcome Kim Crump to the Team as a Buyers’ Agent. Crump is native of Australia, and an eight year resident of her husband’s home town, Raleigh. “Kim’s experience and enthusiasm are great assets to her clients and the team,” said... - June 05, 2011 - Linda Craft & Team Realtors
Susanne Hampton Joins The Soda Group at Keller Williams Realty in Lakewood Ranch, Florida
Experienced Realtor Specializes in Difficult Transactions. - June 05, 2011 - The Soda Group
Four Chicago-Area RE/MAX Offices Honored for Their 2010 Fundraising to Benefit Children's Memorial Hospital
Four member firms of the RE/MAX Northern Illinois real estate network recently were honored for their 2010 fundraising efforts to benefit the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals (CMNH) and specifically Children’s Memorial Hospital of Chicago. Each of the firms received an Outstanding... - June 05, 2011 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
RE/MAX Classic Congratulates Tom Gammon on Achieving His CIAS Designation
Local RE/MAX Associate, Tom Gammon Receives Training to Effectively Counsel Real Estate Investors and Provide Wealth-Building Strategies - June 05, 2011 - RE/MAX Classic, Detroit
Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS® Earn Certified Investor Agent Specialist Qualification
Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS® have 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, financial options and calculations needed to... - June 04, 2011 - Linda Craft & Team Realtors
MERJS is Instructed to Sell Freehold of Unique Recently Refurbished Art-Deco Style Offices in NW6, Containing 30,127 Sq Ft Over Three Floors
MERJS has been instructed to sell the freehold of 65 Maygrove Road in London NW6, a striking office building with a recently added glass atrium - June 04, 2011 - Merjs Charted Surveyors