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Cornish & Carey Names Three New EVPs
Cornish & Carey Commercial/ONCOR International promoted three real estate experts to the position of Executive Vice President. The C&C Board of Directors has recognized CFO Jay Belquist and Office/R&D leasing experts Randy Gabrielson and Jeff Rodgers due to their contribution to profits and commitment to C&C and its philosophy of knowledge and integrity. - March 29, 2009 - Cornish & Carey Commercial Newmark Knight Frank
LeasePlan USA Streamlines Surplus Vehicle Management Program
LeasePlan USA, a leader in vehicle leasing and fleet management solutions, has restructured its Surplus Vehicle Management (SVM) program to meet the evolving needs of companies with fleet vehicles. SVM is a cost-effective program designed to strategically manage a company’s pool of surplus... - March 28, 2009 - LeasePlan USA
St. John’s Wood Property Market Has Bucked Experts’ Gloomy Predictions for 2009
A Buoyant housing market in St John’s Wood thanks to an influx of foreign buyers has bucked experts’ gloomy predictions for 2009. - March 26, 2009 - Winkworth St John's Wood
Rushton Atlantic Expands Into Inventory Appraisal and Liquidation
Rushton Atlantic, LLC launches Rushton Atlantic Commercial Finance Services, to be headed by Barton Hyte. The new division will serve the commercial finance market, providing inventory appraisal and liquidation services, as well as machinery and equipment appraisals. - March 26, 2009 - Rushton Atlantic, LLC
Beacon Realty Capital Arranges $44.5 Million of Transactions
Beacon Realty Capital, a commercial real estate financial services firm, arranged $44.5 million in financing transactions since the beginning of 2009. The firm announced it arranged $20.6 million in permanent fixed-rate debt for the acquisition of thirteen medical office buildings located in... - March 26, 2009 - Beacon Realty Capital, Inc.
"7 Quick Questions to Ask Your Gold Buyer" Published by San Diego Jewelry Buyers
SDJB has announced the online publication of a new consumer advice article "7 Quick Questions to Ask Your Gold Buyer" to assist those looking to sell their gold jewelry. - March 22, 2009 - San Diego Jewelry Buyers
Daniel Island Mortgage Becomes the Nation's First myEnergyLoan Local Provider
Responding to the growing demand for a sustainable, local economy in Charleston and all of South Carolina, Daniel Island Mortgage has become the nation’s first myEnergyLoan local provider. Committed to providing a new green mortgage product that builds value in homes, saves clients money,... - March 21, 2009 - Daniel Island Mortgage
Ameritrust Mortgage Hires New Chief Financial Officer; Announces 30 Percent Staff Growth
Charlotte-based Ameritrust Mortgage Inc. adds David Oshan as CFO; new position contributes to 30 percent staff growth since November 2008. - March 20, 2009 - Ameritrust Mortgage Inc.
First American Equipment Finance Ranks in the Top 10 Among Independent Leasing Companies in U.S.
Monitor Releases the Top 25 Private Independent Leasing Companies for 2009 - March 20, 2009 - First American Equipment Finance
Loan Modification Moving Forward Through San Gabriel Valley Mortgage in El Monte, CA
San Gabriel Valley Mortgage assists struggling homeowners in El Monte, CA with loan modifications. - March 19, 2009 - San Gabriel Valley Mortgage - El Monte
SparkBase Launches GetYourBalance.com
Easy to Use Web Site Lets Customers Track Gift and Loyalty Balances in Real-Time - March 18, 2009 - SparkBase LLC
San Gabriel Valley Mortgage Offers Home Mortgage Modification in San Dimas, CA
San Gabriel Valley Mortgage to start loan modifications in the San Dimas area. - March 18, 2009 - San Gabriel Valley Mortgage
First American Equipment Finance Raises More Than $10,000 for Big Brother Big Sisters of Greater Rochester
First American Equipment Finance raised more than $10,000 through its participation in the 2009 Big Brothers Big Sisters Bowl for the Kids’ Sake event on February 28. More than 150 First American employees, family members and friends supported the event. First American has been a supporter... - March 14, 2009 - First American Equipment Finance
SparkBase Announces New Sales Team Hires
Strong Demand Prompts Expansion of Sales Team. - March 12, 2009 - SparkBase LLC
Free Home Ownership Seminar to be Held at Macayo’s Depot Cantina
On Thursday March 19, 2009 a Free Home Ownership Seminar will be held at Macayo’s Depot Cantina in Tempe, AZ (300 S. Ash Avenue, Tempe, AZ 85281) from 6pm to 7pm. The free seminar will be hosted by Strategic Mortgage and will provide dinner for guests. A wide range of topics will be covered... - March 12, 2009 - Strategic Mortgage
Struggling Small Businesses Have Alternative Financing Option in Lancaster
Invoice Discounting Offers Hope for Small Business to Obtain Funds During Economic Downturn. - March 12, 2009 - Interface Financial Group
Jackson Hewitt – Four Corners Serves Up Tax Savings for Area Food and Beverage Workers
Participating Locations in Silver Spring Four Corners Offer Discounts for Food and Beverage Workers from March 9 through 15. - March 11, 2009 - Jackson Hewitt Tax Service - Four Corners
Citypark Experiences Success as Leasing Advances
Colliers sees continued retailer interest. Colliers International has recently secured a number of retailers who will be entering the Citypark shopping center. Several important brand names will be leasing retail space at Citypark including major anchors Euronics, Mercator, and Intersport. Citypark, which is being developed by AM Group, will be the largest shopping center in Albania totaling approximately 60,000 square meters of built-up area and 35,000 square meters of leasable retail space. - March 11, 2009 - Colliers International Albania
StreetMac Aligns with Urban Retail Properties to Provide Advising Services
StreetMac, a Northbrook, Ill.-based commercial real estate financing firm, today announced an alliance with Chicago-based Urban Retail Properties, LLC to advise Urban on opportunities for acquiring and managing distressed retail mall properties nationwide. - March 10, 2009 - StreetMac, LLC
New Tax Law Changes Can Help Taxpayers Save Money Jackson Hewitt – Four Corners Highlights Changes That May Spell Tax Time Savings for Maryland Taxpayers
Jackson Hewitt Tax Service® - Four Corners office encourages taxpayers to find out how these new tax credits and deductions can help lower their individual tax liability and possibly put more money back in their pockets this tax season. - March 08, 2009 - Jackson Hewitt Tax Service - Four Corners
Jackson Hewitt® Four Corners Offers Insight on Itemizing Deductions on 2008 Tax Returns
To ensure consumers get the most out of their tax return this tax season, The Jackson Hewitt - Four Corners office, offers advice on determining when to itemize deductions. “Itemizing on a tax return is not just for homeowners seeking to deduct mortgage interest and property taxes,”... - March 06, 2009 - Jackson Hewitt Tax Service - Four Corners
Jackson Hewitt Tax Service – Four Corners Urges Taxpayers to be Aware of Commonly Overlooked Deductions
In this economy, every dollar counts. Jackson Hewitt Tax Service® - Four Corners office urges taxpayers to be aware of the most commonly overlooked deductions that may help increase their refund or keep more money in their pockets this tax season. “One way to help maximize your dollars... - March 06, 2009 - Jackson Hewitt Tax Service - Four Corners
Interest Rates at Their Lowest in 40 Years
In an effort to stimulate the economy, the Fed has lowered the prime rate to the banks that has not been seen in over 40 years. What does that mean for Main Street? It means it is time to consider refinancing your current mortgage, consolidate your 1st and 2nd mortgage, purchase that rental... - March 06, 2009 - Vantage Mortage
CBA (Commercial Brokers Association) Debuts Certified Green Broker Education Course
CBA (Commercial Brokers Association), in partnership with the Cascadia Region Green Building Council, has launched an online Certified Green Broker education program designed for commercial real estate industry professionals. The program’s objective is to train brokers to adequately counsel clients on sustainability business practices. The course is available online and can be accessed from any computer via the Internet at any time day or night. - March 05, 2009 - Commercial Brokers Association
Jackson Hewitt® Four Corners Celebrates Tradespersons, Maintenance, Construction and Union Workers with Occupation-Related Tax Savings from February 25 Through March 8
The Jackson Hewitt - Four Corners office, celebrates laborers, maintenance and construction workers today through Sunday, March 8, 2009, when participating Jackson Hewitt locations will offer mechanics, welders, electricians, plumbers, truck / bus drivers, maintenance, construction, Union workers... - March 05, 2009 - Jackson Hewitt Tax Service - Four Corners
MDMC Successfully Completes SAS70 Type II Audit
MDMC, a leading provider of mortgage loan due diligence and agency delivery services, has successfully completed a SAS70 Type II Audit for the audit period July 1, 2008 through December 31, 2008. - March 04, 2009 - Mortgage Data Management Corporation
Sell and Rent Back Your Property Ten Common Questions Answered by the Independent Website ComparePropertyBuyers.co.uk
If you are thinking of Selling your home and renting it back the following article ''Sell and Rent Back Ten common questions'' should give you a few ideas of what its all about and if it could be suitable for you. - February 28, 2009 - comparepropertybuyers.co.uk
Government Announces Changes to HIPS - London & Country Mortgages
The Government has reviewed the current Home Information Packs and have announced changes to ensure that they contain more helpful information. - February 27, 2009 - London & Country
First Futsal Stadium to Open in Hayward
Futsal Republic will open as the first futsal (five-a-side indoor soccer) stadium in Hayward and the first on the I-880 corridor. The 18,000 square foot building at 21615 Hesperian Boulevard in Hayward is a unique destination for healthy family fun including three courts dedicated to the sport of futsal as well as martial arts, yoga and pilates studios, a massage and chiropractic clinic and a sports retail store. A grand opening of the facility is planned for Friday, February 27, 2009. - February 27, 2009 - Cornish & Carey Commercial Newmark Knight Frank
Design Builders Approved for Cellibus Capital Corporation Unsecured Business Loan
F & T Creative Design Builders, A Essex, CT residential construction and remolding company, has just been funded for a unsecured business working capital loan through Cellibus Capital Corporation. - February 27, 2009 - Provision Capital Corp
Credit Repair Company Stresses the Importance of Maintaining Good Credit Scores in Our Current Economic Situation
Ovation Credit Services Urges People with Poor Credit Scores to Take Action Now. - February 26, 2009 - Ovation Credit Services, Inc.
Stout and Teague Launches New and Improved Website
Commercial real estate firm, Stout and Teague, launches new and improved website: www.stoutandteague.com. New website has fresh, bold and user-friendly look. - February 26, 2009 - Stout and Teague Companies
First Bank CEO Jerry Ocheltree Named Business Leader of the Year
First Bank (Nasdaq: FBNC) President and CEO Jerry Ocheltree was named 2008 Financial Services Business Leader of the Year on Feb. 17 as part of the Triad Hall of Fame awards sponsored by Business Leader Magazine. "It's a great honor to be selected for this award," said Ocheltree. - February 26, 2009 - First Bank
Renaissance America Launches Social Lending Network for Foreclosures
Renaissance America officially launched a new social lending network that enables U.S. residents to lend money to buy foreclosed real estate. Starting with as little as $50, U.S. residents are able to join together to loan money to purchase distressed U.S. real estate- real estate that would... - February 26, 2009 - Renaissance America New York Corp
Fixsor.com Opens Its Free Online Local Contractor Finder to the Public
Find local contractors in 3 easy steps without disclosing personal information. - February 26, 2009 - FixSor.com
Angel Investors Take Control of the Economic Stimulus Plan to Create Jobs
Investors from New York to Miami are making plans to attend the second annual Southeast Private Equity Conference (SPEC) April 14th and 15th in Atlanta, Georgia. Over 120 private angel investors, venture capital firms and fund managers will attend SPEC 2009 to meet the hottest emerging growth companies to see their presentations and make strategic investments that will lead to new innovations in the market and job creation. - February 25, 2009 - Kugarand Capital Holdings, LLC
Foreclosure Response Team Expands Core Services Through Partnership with Loan Modification Team LLC
Scott D. Coloney, founder of Florida’s first Foreclosure Response Team (FRT), has announced that the company will now offer Loan Modifications as part of its services through an exclusive partnership with Loan Modification Team LLC (LMT). - February 25, 2009 - Foreclosure Response Team
A New Company, BCR Consulting, is About to Change the Credit Repair Industry for Good
A new company has introduced to the market a new business model for credit repair that could change forever the bad public image of credit repair companies. - February 22, 2009 - BCR Consulting LLC
Capital Pacific Sales and Transaction Volume 40% Above Industry Average in 2008, Beating the Odds in a Challenging Market: Ranked as Top Broker by Real Capital Analytics
Capital Pacific, a leading commercial investment brokerage firm, outperformed the commercial real estate industry by 40% in 2008, in terms of both sales volume and number of transactions. Based on these results, Real Capital Analytics, a global research and consulting firm focused exclusively on... - February 22, 2009 - Capital Pacific
Steadfast Companies Announce Formation of New Real Estate Opportunity Investment Entity
The Steadfast Companies have recently joined with M3 Development to form Steadfast/M3 Partners, LLC, an operating company created to capitalize on the current real estate market distress by targeting deeply discounted debt and equity purchase opportunities in Southern California, Arizona, Nevada... - February 20, 2009 - Steadfast/M3 Partners, LLC
Hathaway Properties, Inc. Hires New Employee
Hathaway Properties, Inc. is pleased to announce the hiring of Burt Wilkerson as Director of Hathaway’s Governmental Housing division. Mr. Wilkerson is a member of the State Bar of Georgia having received a JD from the University of Georgia School of Law. In addition to his legal career, Mr. - February 20, 2009 - Hathaway Properties, Inc.
US Mortgage Mod Announces It is Providing Services to Assist Homeowners with President Obama's Homeowner Affordability and Stability Plan
US Mortgage Mod, LLC Of Philadelphia teamed up with the Obama administration in the fight to keep every homeowner where they belong, in there homes. - February 19, 2009 - US Mortgage Mod, LLC
NCC Develops Complete Red Flag Solution for Dealerships
National Credit Center (NCC), one of the nation’s leading providers of credit reporting and compliance services to the automotive industry, has developed a complete solution to the Red Flag ruling. Their Red Flag program includes a customizable Policy and Procedures Manual, online staff training, an automated red flag detection tool, and an authentication site. Why work with multiple companies, when dealerships can achieve full compliance with NCC? The deadline for compliance is May 1, 2009. - February 19, 2009 - National Credit Center (NCC)
London and Country Customers Save £5.9m in Broker Fees
L&C Mortgages, the UK's largest mortgage broker has calculated that its commitment to no fee, whole of market broking saved its customers at least £5.9m in broker fees in 2008. - February 18, 2009 - London & Country
SparkBase is Selected to Receive Technology Loan from Cuyahoga County Department of Development
SparkBase (www.sparkbase.com), a rapidly growing processor of private label gift and loyalty cards, today announced that it received a North Coast Opportunities (NCO) Technology Fund loan from the Cuyahoga County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) in association with JumpStart’s TechLift... - February 16, 2009 - SparkBase LLC
New Green Office Building in Cupertino Ready for Occupancy
Construction on Cupertino Crossing was completed establishing one of the first office buildings in Cupertino built to LEED-silver specifications ready for occupancy. The 102,360 square foot (sf) two-story building was developed by Tantau Investments LLC, a joint venture between principals Ralph Borelli of Borelli Investment Company, John Salera of Freestone Properties, Ron Tate of Tate Diversified Development and Larry Wallerstein of Advantage Real Estate Solutions. - February 13, 2009 - Cornish & Carey Commercial Newmark Knight Frank
Gopherhomes.com Announces Launch of New Residential Property Tax Consulting Business for Twin Cities Homeowners
Minneapolis Realtor launches Property Tax Consulting services to Minneapolis and Twin Cities Homeowners that have seen large drops in value to their homes. - February 12, 2009 - Gopherhomes.com
Fee Free Mortgage Advice from First Mortgage
Fee free mortgage advice has become even more important in the current economic conditions. First Mortgage is committed to offering fee free advice. - February 08, 2009 - First Mortgage Direct Ltd
Primary Residential Mortgage Launches HomeBenefitIQ to Provide an Innovative New Employee Benefit
Companies Can Provide Real Estate Services to Employees to Enhance Their Benefit Package. - February 07, 2009 - Primary Residential Mortgage
The Tony Croft Team Joins Barclay Funding
Looking forward to new challenges in the mortgage industry. Tony Croft and his team of mortgage planners have joined Barclay Funding. Barclay Funding, headquartered in Princeton, NJ, is a full service mortgage banker, offering Conventional, FHA, VA and Reverse Mortgages. Barclay is licensed in New... - February 06, 2009 - The Tony Croft Team at Barclay Funding Corp