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New Specialist Commercial Mortgage Comparison Site Launched

A new specialist commercial mortgage comparison service has been launched offering small to large businesses the ability to compare business mortgage products and find the best rates, LTV's and benefits to suit their needs. - January 14, 2015 - Commercial Mortgage Link

Hawthorn Leadership School for Girls to Open in St. Louis

All-girls charter school begins enrollment for fall of 2015. - January 14, 2015 - Hilliker Corporation

Mars National Bank Staff Support Butler County Winter Relief Center

Mars National Bank staff donated over 25 bags of home supplies and $215 to the Butler County Winter Relief Center. The Center helps the homeless in Butler County providing food and overnight shelter during the winter. Supplies donated by Bank staff included water, paper towels, plastic bags, facial... - January 13, 2015 - Mars Bank

Mortgage Specialists from Invis-The Siemens Group Help Those Who Are Less Fortunate

Mortgage specialists from Siemens Group have always been dedicated to changing the lives of the less fortunate; to this end, they play a central role in working with the homeless, including sponsoring Angels in the Night. The partnership provides much-needed funds and supplies for homeless shelters... - January 10, 2015 - Invis The Siemens Group

CEO Moataz Al Khayyat Plans to Open 18 Restaurants with Palma Hospitality Group – Doha, Qatar

Qatari-based Palma Hospitality Group headed by Moataz Al Khayyat announces plans to open 18 brand new restaurants over the next five years in the wake of the 2022 World Cup, whilst proactively progressing towards the Qatar National Vision of 2030. - January 09, 2015 - Al Khayyat Contracting & Trading

Gramercy Purchases Alpha Packaging Facility

St. Louis' Westwood Net Lease Advisors and Hilliker Corporation broker recent transaction. - January 09, 2015 - Hilliker Corporation

The Boulder Group Arranges Sale of Net Leased FedEx Property

Randy Blankstein and Jimmy Goodman of The Boulder Group represented the seller in the transaction; a Midwest based private real estate investor. - January 08, 2015 - The Boulder Group

The Boulder Group Arranges Sale of Net Leased Bank of Bartlett Property

Randy Blankstein and Jimmy Goodman of The Boulder Group represented the seller in the transaction; a Southeast based partnership. - January 07, 2015 - The Boulder Group

GSF Mortgage President Named Among 100 Most Influential Mortgage Executives

GSF Mortgage is honored to announce that its President, Chad Jampedro, has been named among Mortgage Executive Magazine’s 100 Most Influential Mortgage Executives. Mortgage Executive Magazine compiled the most comprehensive list of the nation’s leading executives. They seek to... - January 06, 2015 - GoGSF

The Boulder Group Publishes 4th Quarter Net Lease Market Research Report

Cap rates for net leased retail properties remained at a historic low level. - January 06, 2015 - The Boulder Group

Moataz Al Khayyat's UrbaCon Trading & Contracting Complete Renovation of the Sheraton Hotel - Doha

CEO Moataz Al Khayyat led UCC's technical and engineering staff through a record restoration project at the Middle East's first 5-star Hotel; built in 1982 the Doha Sheraton Hotel & Resort has witnessed numerous Arab conferences and GCC summits. - January 04, 2015 - Al Khayyat Contracting & Trading

The Boulder Group Arranges Sale of Net Leased KinderCare Property

Randy Blankstein and Jimmy Goodman of The Boulder Group represented the seller in the transaction; a Midwest based real estate fund. - December 26, 2014 - The Boulder Group

The Boulder Group Closes Second Net Lease O’Reilly Auto Parts Store of the Week

Randy Blankstein and Jimmy Goodman of The Boulder Group represented the seller in the transaction; a private individual based in the Midwest. - December 25, 2014 - The Boulder Group

TMC Financing Provides SBA 504 Loan to Hyundai's Only in Las Vegas

Woman-owned auto repair shop purchases buildings it had been leasing for 16 years - December 24, 2014 - TMC Financing

Crushed Red to Open Third Location

Hilliker Corporation helps local restaurant find newest home. - December 20, 2014 - Hilliker Corporation

Wealth DNA Radio Show Hosts 5th in Series of Informative Interviews on Financial Literacy and Responsibility with Guest Larry Winget on 12/22/14 at 9am AZ Time

Wealth DNA Radio discusses Financial Responsibility, specifically focusing on who is responsible for your financial literacy or lack thereof? - December 19, 2014 - Wealth DNA radio

Jody Kriss Announces Launch of New Website for East River Partners

Jody Kriss, Principal and Co-Founder of East River Partners, LLC announced the launch of the company’s new website, www.eastriverpartners.com. The website offers a wealth of information useful to both current and prospective customers alike. ERP’s new site has an improved interface,... - December 18, 2014 - East River Partners

The Boulder Group & JLL Arrange Sale of Gino’s East Flagship Restaurant Location in Chicago’s River North Area

Randy Blankstein and Jimmy Goodman of The Boulder Group represented Frontline Real Estate Partners; the seller in the transaction. - December 17, 2014 - The Boulder Group

Nikitas Kouimanis Earns Lending Integrity Seal of Approval Achieves Status for Professionalism in the Mortgage Business

Maverick Funding Corp today announced that Nikitas Kouimanis has earned the Lending Integrity Seal of Approval from the National Association of Mortgage Brokers (NAMB). The new seal recognizes individual brokers and loan officers who meet the industry’s highest standards for knowledge,... - December 15, 2014 - Nikitas Kouimanis The Mortgage Expert

Hilliker Corporation to Sell St. Louis City Masonic Temple

Temple features unique history and massive space availability. - December 14, 2014 - Hilliker Corporation

The Boulder Group Arranges the Sale of a Single Tenant Net Leased Petco Property

Randy Blankstein and Jimmy Goodman of The Boulder Group represented the buyer in the transaction; a Florida based private real estate investor in a 1031 Exchange. - December 14, 2014 - The Boulder Group

East River Partners: Landslide Sell-Out of Every Condo Up for Grabs in Carrol Gardens, Brooklyn

East River Partners, LLC announced today that the sale of condo units at the newly renovated building at 364 Union Street in Brooklyn, has ended quickly with a highly successful sell-out. The brownstone in Carroll Gardens, on one of the most desirable blocks in the neighborhood, was led by... - December 13, 2014 - East River Partners

Clearent Launches Developer-Focused Website

Clearent launches the Clearent Developer Center in addition to the release of version 2.0 of the company’s transaction API. - December 13, 2014 - Clearent

Stop Throwing Money Away on Rent – It’s Time to Buy Your Own Piece of the Pie - NYC Condo Valuations Remain in Check with the Cost of Renting

Rents are at an all-time high in New York City’s Brooklyn and Manhattan boroughs and mortgage rates have plummeted to an all-time low. Some top real estate firms in the city are pointing out that renters have a shot at owning their own piece NYC at less than the monthly cost of renting. - December 12, 2014 - East River Partners

Nonprofit Grain Squared Gearing Up for Busy 2015 Assisting Farmers in Kitui, Kenya

Grain Squared, a nonprofit based in Washington, DC, is aiming to assist farming communities in Kitui, Kenya, with methods and technologies to extend the life of excess harvest to maximize their yield, increase income to better provide for their families. - December 06, 2014 - Grain Squared

Entrepreneur Purchases Building for Newest Endeavor

St. Louis businessman returns to industrial equipment industry with the help of two partners. - December 04, 2014 - Hilliker Corporation

Mars National Bank Helps Warm Butler County Through "Bundle Up Butler!"

Mars National Bank staff donated coats and took time to help distribute them through the “Bundle up Butler!” campaign as part of the United Way Day of Caring. Bank staff donated 27 coats and $240 to the effort. On the Day of Caring, nine Bank employees volunteered their time to help... - December 04, 2014 - Mars Bank

Pifer Chairs Leadership Butler Class; VOICe Play Area Renovated

The Leadership Butler County class of 2014 was chaired by Mars National Bank’s Assistant Vice President of Finance, Hope Pifer. The 2014 class included Pifer and 21 other individuals from organizations in the county who were tasked with rehabbing the play area of the Victim Outreach... - December 02, 2014 - Mars Bank

Mars National Bancorp Joins OTCQX Marketplace

Mars National Bancorp, Inc. (OTCQX: MNBP), the newly-formed holding company for Mars National Bank, has joined OTCQX®, the best marketplace for established U.S. and international companies. The Bancorp’s stock will trade under the symbol “MNBP” on OTCQX beginning Wednesday,... - December 02, 2014 - Mars Bank

DHFL Signs Shah Rukh Khan as Brand Ambassador

DHFL, India’s second largest housing finance company in the private sector today announced Mr. Shah Rukh Khan as its Brand Ambassador. This is the Company's first such brand association in its 30 year journey of providing financial access for home buying amongst Indian customers. Mr. Kapil... - November 27, 2014 - DHFL

Mars National Bank Supports Local Education Through Scholarship and Improvement Programs

Mars National Bank donated $30,000 earmarked for 14 schools or education programs in Allegheny and Butler Counties. The donations were made through the Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Donations included funding for student scholarships and educational... - November 27, 2014 - Mars Bank

Thanksgiving Thank You Video by Farm Plus Financial

Epic Thank You to All the Farmers video released by Farm Plus Financial & FarmLoans.com. - November 26, 2014 - Farm Plus Financial

Wealth DNA Radio Show Host Ron Nawrocki Discusses Year-End Tax Strategies on November 24, 2014 at 9:00 am Arizona Time

Wealth DNA Radio discusses tax strategies as the end of 2014 nears. At least 50% of people complain that they pay too much in taxes, so you’ll hear a number of strategies you may be able to use in 2014 and for many years to come. Staying Wealthy requires the skill to retain and grow what you've accumulated... and stopping the tax man from taking too big a share. - November 22, 2014 - Wealth DNA radio

Hilliker Corporation Hires New Broker

St. Louis commercial real estate company adds new member to team. - November 21, 2014 - Hilliker Corporation

Popular Commercial Lending Group Introduces Affiliate Program for Agricultural Loans

Popular Commercial Lending Group (PCLG) has introduced a new Affiliate Loan Program (ALP) for smaller community Banks and Credit Unions around the country seeking to capitalize on agricultural loan business. Since many smaller community Banks and Credit Unions are under capitalized and/or have... - November 20, 2014 - Popular Commercial Lending Group

Keller Williams Southern Nevada Purchases New Office Space

TMC Financing provides $1.3 million SBA 504 loan to help busy real estate office purchase their own space in Henderson. - November 20, 2014 - TMC Financing

GSF Mortgage Welcomes Second Branch in New Jersey

GSF Mortgage is pleased to welcome Bill DiBernardo as branch manager in Bricktown, New Jersey. DiBernardo comes to TeamGO with more than 10 years of experience in the mortgage industry. He is a Certified Mortgage Planning Specialist with the CMPS Institute, a designation achieved by less than 10... - November 19, 2014 - GoGSF

The Boulder Group Arranges Sale of a $39 Million Single Tenant Walgreens Portfolio

Randy Blankstein and Jimmy Goodman of The Boulder Group represented both the buyer and seller in the transaction. - November 18, 2014 - The Boulder Group

The Boulder Group Arranges the Sale of a Single Tenant Net Leased U.S. Cellular Property

Randy Blankstein and Jimmy Goodman of The Boulder Group represented the seller in the transaction; a Wisconsin based Real Estate Investment Company. - November 16, 2014 - The Boulder Group

Farbman Group / NAI Farbman Recognized with Prestigious TOBY Award for Property Management at Botsford Cancer Center

Farbman Group / NAI Farbman won the prestigious Building Owners and Managers Association of Metro Detroit TOBY (The Outstanding Building of the Year) Award in the medical category for its work with the Botsford Cancer Center in Farmington Hills. - November 15, 2014 - Farbman Group/NAI Farbman

GSF Mortgage Adds Mortgage Loan Originator to Florida Branch

GSF Mortgage is pleased to welcome Dorothy “Dottie” Spitaleri as a mortgage loan originator to its team in Sarasota, Florida. She will work under Ruth Watkins, branch manager. Spitaleri joins TeamGO with numerous years in the financial services industry. Upon graduation from high... - November 15, 2014 - GoGSF

The Boulder Group Arranges Sale of a Triple Net Leased Rite Aid Property

Randy Blankstein and Jimmy Goodman of The Boulder Group represented both the buyer and seller in the transaction. - November 14, 2014 - The Boulder Group

Mission Federal Credit Union Donates $1 Million to Support JA Finance Park, a Program of Junior Achievement of San Diego County

Mission Federal Credit Union has donated $1 million and becomes naming sponsor in support of Junior Achievement of San Diego County’s Mission Fed JA Finance Park program, focused on increasing the financial literacy of San Diego high school students. - November 12, 2014 - Mission Federal Credit Union

GSF Mortgage Welcomes Reverse Mortgage Team in Colorado

GSF Mortgage is pleased to welcome Jon Gordon as branch manager in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He brings more than 12 years of experience with him to TeamGO. Gordon’s focus is solely on reverse mortgages. Gordon started out working at his father’s seafood restaurant immediately out of... - November 12, 2014 - GoGSF

Hilliker Corporation Helps Charter School with Five-Year Lease

St. Louis school to house Chinese and middle schools in new building. - November 09, 2014 - Hilliker Corporation

Wealth DNA Radio Show Hosts 3rd in Series of Informative Interviews on Financial Literacy and Responsibility with Guest Gregg Murset of My Job Chart 11/10/14 9am AZ Time

Wealth DNA Radio discusses Financial Responsibility, specifically focusing on educating children, with Special Guest Gregg Murset Founder and CEO of My Job Chart. - November 08, 2014 - Wealth DNA radio

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