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Royal Oaks Homes Completes Fifth Hero Home in Support of Operation: Coming Home
North Carolina Homebuilder Serves as Lead Builder for Custom Home Donated to Disabled Combat Veteran. - June 21, 2013 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Newton Group Transfers Applauds Florida Legislation Aimed at Ridding the Timeshare Disposal Industry of Viking Ship Schemes
The Florida Vacation Plan and Timesharing Act (HB 7025) was passed in the Florida Senate on May 3rd and will go into effect on July 1st of this year. Although it will likely result in some processing delays, this new bill is a smart and sensible move for everyone involved, as it should eliminate fraudulent Viking Ship transfer companies to the benefit of resort developers, while also protecting the owners from being led into a potentially dangerous transfer arrangement. - June 20, 2013 - Newton Group Transfers
Maverick Funding Corp. Opens Yet Another Branch in New Jersey
Maverick Funding Corp. has expanded its presence in New Jersey. On June 14, 2013, Parsippany, NJ became home to an additional setting where Maverick Funding Corp.’s customer-focused lending services are readily accessible. The Waterview branch focuses primarily on the West Coast and Midwest... - June 20, 2013 - Maverick Funding Corp.
EMLab P&K Enhances iPhone App, Adds IAQ Pocket Guide for Clients of Environmental Lab
EMLab P&K adds the IAQ Pocket Guide as a new feature in its iPhone app. The digital version of the IAQ Pocket Guide makes it easy and convenient for clients of environmental lab to access the popular, in-demand resource. - June 20, 2013 - EMLab P&K IAQ Laboratory
Mexico Timeshare Leaders Set to Meet in Mexico City for AMDETUR
Online timeshare advertiser BuyaTimeshare.com will be represented at Mexico’s national resort development conference. - June 20, 2013 - BuyaTimeshare.com
The Orchilles Realty Group Sells a Vacation Rental Property in Terra Verde, a Short Term Rental Community in Kissimmee
Francisco Orchilles and the Orchilles Realty Group with Keller Williams Classic Realty helped Kissimmee home owners sell their property in a short term rental community. The short term rental neighborhood, in the 34746 zip code, is a favorite among the many short term rental communities in the Kissimmee area because of its many amenities and entertainment. - June 20, 2013 - Keller Williams Classic Realty
Fairfield Harbour Resident Lloyd Moore Honored by North Carolina Community Emergency Response Team
Moore Named 2013 North Carolina CERT Volunteer of the Year for Continued Loyalty, Leadership and Dedication to Program - June 20, 2013 - Fairfield Harbour
Two CAS, Inc. Employees Named Among Top 10 Community Managers Nationally
On-Site Community Manager Mystre’ Van Horn and Portfolio Manager Dan Quartermane Receive National Recognition for Exceptional Service. - June 20, 2013 - CAS, Inc.
Royal Oaks Homes Participates in Ninth Annual Battle of the Builders
Local Homebuilder Joins Home Builders Association of Raleigh-Wake County for Annual Beach Volleyball Tournament - June 20, 2013 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Adrian Fristensky, CalDentalPlan.com Update Dental Health Care Facts page
Adrian Fristensky, owner of www.CalDentalPlan.com, says these additions will make the Dental Health Care Facts page one of the most important on the site. Said Fristensky, "With the addition of the Mayo Clinic link to the site, along with the other links providing facts on the important... - June 20, 2013 - CalDentalPlan.com
Luxury Specialist Christos Papanastasatos Joins RE/MAX Premier Properties in Chicago’s Gold Coast, Bringing Along $6.5 Million Listing in Burr Ridge
RE/MAX Premier Properties of Chicago now has a new luxury specialist. Christos Papanastasatos, a real estate broker with six years experience in the metropolitan Chicago real estate market and a focus on high-end homes, joined the Gold Coast brokerage located at 1205 N. Dearborn Pkwy. in late... - June 20, 2013 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
The Alan Donald Real Estate Team Sells Another Home in Belle Hall Plantation in Mount Pleasant, SC
The Alan Donald Real Estate Team at Keller Williams Realty in Mount Pleasant, SC, closed another sale in Belle Hall Plantation, their specialty neighborhood. The Alan Donald Real Estate Team is the top real estate sales team in Belle Hall, where they are well known for getting their listings under contract within the first week on the market, while selling them at record prices. - June 20, 2013 - The Alan Donald Team at Keller Williams
Boston's Home Staging Statistics - Spring 2013
In this booming market, Home Staging is still a solid investment. - June 20, 2013 - DaVinci Designer Gallery
May Home Sales Activity in Metro Chicago Real Estate Market Shows Condos Leading the Way to Higher Values, Accelerated Sales, Reports RE/MAX
A 35 percent increase in sales of attached homes (primarily condominiums and townhouses) helped the overall residential market post a 30 percent gain in total sales when compared to May of last year. - June 19, 2013 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
RoseBay Announces First Quarter Top Producers
RoseBay International, a Real Estate Firm in Sarasota and Bradenton, Florida, Honors Lorna Leduc and Margaret Dahl. - June 19, 2013 - RoseBay International Inc.
South Bay Realty Launches New Website
South Bay Realty has launched a new website featuring a comprehensive database of buildings on Vanderbilt Beach as well as an interactive building map. The website ties into the IDX system so that users can search area listings for sale by building. The automated home search functionality allows... - June 19, 2013 - South Bay Realty, Lesley Garlock
Collierville Resident Cindy Ward Announces a Successful Event Benefiting Calvary Rescue Mission
CEO of Keller Williams Realty Memphis East, Cindy Ward, and Collierville Real Estate Specialist Allison Pierce announce a successful fundraising event benefiting Calvary Rescue Mission. - June 18, 2013 - Buy Sell Give Worldwide, Ally Pierce
Real Estate Education and Coaching Company Sharpens Focus on Seniors
Real estate training company provides REALTORS with tools and perspectives to serve the rapidly growing seniors market. - June 17, 2013 - Seniors Real Estate Institute
Collierville Real Estate Professional Allison Pierce Reports May 2013 Real Estate Sales
Allison Pierce, Real Estate Professional with Keller Williams, specializing in The Collierville Real Estate Community reports the May 2013 Memphis Area Real Estate Sales recorded in the MAAR Multiple Listing Service only which includes days on the market information. - June 16, 2013 - Buy Sell Give Worldwide, Ally Pierce
World Golf Village-Based Davidson Realty Named Best Places to Work, Small Business
Serving the World Golf Village community and surrounding Ponte Vedra, St. Augustine and Jacksonville areas, Davidson Realty is one of the top real estate firms in Northeast Florida. - June 16, 2013 - The Neighborhoods of World Golf Village
Classic Holidays Staff Exceeds Expectations According to Guest Satisfaction Surveys
Classic Holidays, Australia’s most customer service driven resort management company’s Resort staff exceeded guest expectations according to May Guest Satisfaction surveys. Three days after checking out, resort guests are sent a customer satisfaction survey via email asking them to... - June 16, 2013 - Classic Holidays
Fairfield Harbour’s Yacht Club to Host Heavy Weather Boat Preparation Course June 16
Local Boating and Golf Community’s Yacht Club Holds Boat Safety Course for Residents and Local Community Members - June 16, 2013 - Fairfield Harbour
Pangea Properties Restores Indianapolis Buildings: Real Estate Investment Trust Takes on Local Communities
Pangea Properties, a unique real estate investment trust, is taking on Indianapolis communities through the rehab and restoration of vacant or distressed properties. First opened in Chicago in 2008, the company provides a hyper-local focus that aims to rebuild the communities in the areas it... - June 16, 2013 - Pangea Properties
Timeshare Resale Advertiser BuyaTimeshare.com Supports FTC Initiative
The federal crackdown of rouge timeshare resale operators has the full backing of 14-year industry leader BuyaTimeshare.com. - June 15, 2013 - BuyaTimeshare.com
Eric Griffith Joins Kathy Marlowe & Associates Realty
Realtor Specializing in the Residential Luxury Market Joins Office in Sarasota, Florida - June 15, 2013 - Kathy Marlowe
RE/MAX Alliance Group Presents Check on Children’s Miracle Network Telethon
Southwest Florida Real Estate Firm and Associates Support All Children’s Hospital - June 15, 2013 - RE/MAX Alliance Group
After Housing Crisis, Homeowners in Kent County Learn Their Homes Are in Demand Again
Homeowners in Grand Rapids area who were forced to put off selling their homes because of the downturn in the housing market are now discovering that their homes are worth more than they thought, and there are a large number of buyers looking to purchase those homes. “We have gotten so used... - June 15, 2013 - Donna Tashjian
Collierville Resident Cindy Ward Announces Fundraising Event Benefiting the Local Community
Resident of Collierville, Cindy Ward and CEO of Keller Williams Realty in Germantown, Tennessee announced a BBQ cooking contest and tailgate party benefiting the local community of Collierville and surrounding areas. - June 15, 2013 - Buy Sell Give Worldwide, Ally Pierce
Heading to Medical School in St. Maarten? Century 21 Has the Right Rental Listing.
St. Maarten is home of the American University of the Caribbean (AUC) Medical School. Century 21 St. Maarten, staying true to the adage of “The Friendly Island,” has built up an extensive rental listing to suit the needs of students heading to the island to pursue their dreams of becoming doctors. - June 15, 2013 - Century 21 Island Realty
InfoSec Institute Opens First Wisconsin Office
Cresa Madison represented InfoSec Institute, Inc. (www.infosecinstitute.com) on a lease transaction for their Madison office space at 2 South Carroll Street in downtown Madison. InfoSec Institute will occupy their new space in August, 2013. InfoSec Institute was founded in 1998 by an expert team... - June 15, 2013 - Cresa - Madison
Best Buy OBX team Joins Outer Banks Blue Sales
Outer Banks Blue Realty Services is pleased to announce the addition of Pete Salitore and Ken Baittinger with their assistant Kristen Salitore (Best Buy OBX). Pete Salitore has been working in Real Estate for many years and Ken Baittinger is new as of 2013. Tim Cafferty welcomes Best Buy OBX... - June 14, 2013 - Outer Banks Blue Realty Services
Selby Condos, Lofts, Villas Announces Model Condo, Loft and Villa Units Available September 2013
Selby Condos, lofts and villas is proud to announce that model units will be available for viewing beginning this fall. Due to significant progress with construction, Phase 1 units will also be available for occupancy as early as December 2013. Information is now available online on their new... - June 14, 2013 - Selby Condos
Team Fenyak team Joins Outer Banks Blue Sales
Outer Banks Blue Realty Services is pleased to announce the addition of Danny Fenyak, Grace McNaughton, and assistant Denise Peters as “Team Fenyak.” The addition of the team at “Blue” is a part of the Sales Department doubling in size in less than one month. Danny Fenyak... - June 14, 2013 - Outer Banks Blue Realty Services
Nicholls Auction Marketing Group Announces the Absolute Auctions of Valuable King George and Westmoreland Real Estate
Nicholls Auction Marketing Group, Inc., (www.nichollsauction.com) announces the absolute auction of a 24 acre approved subdivision in King George; 2 building lots in Montross’ Stratford Bay Estates and a 4 bedroom home on 1.9 acres also in King George. - June 14, 2013 - Nicholls Auction Marketing Group
Agent Rachel Mateo Joins Davidson Realty Team
Davidson Realty, Inc. announces that agent Rachel Mateo has joined the firm. - June 14, 2013 - The Davidson Companies
Royal Oaks Homes Names Preston McComas as Assistant Project Manager
Local Homebuilder Promotes Employee to Oversee Scheduling And Construction of New Homes - June 14, 2013 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Mercantile Capital Corporation Helps Orlando, Fla. Daycare Expand with Commercial Real Estate Loan Worth $315,000
Mercantile Capital Corporation, one of the nation’s leading providers of U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) 504 loans, recently closed a commercial real estate loan worth $315,000 in total project costs for Orlando-based Kidz at Work Academy. Kidz at Work Academy offers child care... - June 14, 2013 - Mercantile Capital Corporation
RE/MAX Agent McGrory Earns Lifetime Achievement Award
Molly McGrory, with RE/MAX Town & Country, has been presented with the RE/MAX Lifetime Achievement Award, which honors highly successful agents who have earned more than $3 million in commissions and have completed seven years of service with the company. In 2012, less than one percent of the... - June 14, 2013 - RE/MAX Town and Country
RE/MAX Agent Tim Tierney Earns Hall of Fame Award
Tim Tierney, with RE/MAX Town & Country, has recently been presented with the RE/MAX Hall of Fame Award, which honors successful agents who have earned more than $1 million in commissions during their careers with the company. In 2012, less than two percent of all RE/MAX Affiliates earned this... - June 14, 2013 - RE/MAX Town and Country
Chuck and Mary Vargo Join RE/MAX Alliance Group
Award-Winning Realtor Team Joins RE/MAX Alliance Group in the Sarasota, Florida Office. - June 14, 2013 - RE/MAX Alliance Group
Top Realtor Team Joins RE/MAX Bay to Bay in South Tampa: Catanese, Jordan Prepared for Surging Market
Rae Catanese and Michelle Jordan, a team of award-winning, top producing realtors, have joined RE/MAX Bay to Bay in South Tampa. The team has a combined 19 years of experience in real estate and is looking forward to helping buyers and sellers in what’s expected to be a very busy year, as... - June 13, 2013 - RE/MAX Complete Solutions
Reflections Apartment Homes Encourages Summer Renters to Act Now to View Available Apartments in Indianapolis
Reflections Apartment Homes in Indianapolis has units of every type available for summer. With the fall rush approaching, now is the time to secure the right apartment at the right price and in a perfect location with Reflections Apartment Homes. - June 13, 2013 - Reflection Apartment Homes
New Real Estate Education and Coaching Company Targets Senior Housing Market
Massive demographic shifts call for updated perspectives and approaches to serving senior homeowners. - June 13, 2013 - Seniors Real Estate Institute
“Downsizing Made Easy Guide” Provides Realtors Plan to Serve Senior Clients
Seniors Real Estate Institute Publishes 5 Step System for Real Estate Agents - June 13, 2013 - Seniors Real Estate Institute
Toll Brothers Unveils Plans for Hasentree Clubhouse
Toll Brothers, Inc. (NYSE: TOL) (TollBrothers.com), the nation’s leading builder of luxury homes and developer of fine communities around the Triangle, is excited to announce plans for construction of a luxurious new Clubhouse in their Hasentree community. - June 13, 2013 - Toll Brothers
Fairfield Harbour Resident Lloyd Moore Honored by North Carolina Community Emergency Response Team
Moore Named 2013 North Carolina CERT Volunteer of the Year for Continued Loyalty, Leadership and Dedication to Program - June 13, 2013 - Fairfield Harbour
Paragon Bank Names Patsy D. Johnson Senior Vice President, Client Development Officer
27-Year Banking Veteran Will Focus on Private Banking Services - June 13, 2013 - Paragon Bank
First Time Buyer NI Boosts Site with New Search Facilities
First Time Buyer NI, a website dedicated to supporting first-time buyers in Northern Ireland, has partnered with PropertyLawyerNI.com to offer unique search facilities. First Time Buyer NI allow their users to search for first time buyer friendly properties across Northern Ireland, as well as... - June 13, 2013 - First Time Buyer NI
SPR Buildtech Ltd Smartens Its Online Presence
A relatively new player in the Indian real estate realm, SPR Buildtech Ltd has fast emerged as a name associated with quality design and inimitable architectural excellence. The online presence of SPR has been the face of the company for years. With the company notching up its relationship with its... - June 12, 2013 - SPR Buildtech Ltd
5 Reasons Why Your Apartment Hasn’t Rented for July 1st
Tips for landlords for what to do if you’re having difficulties leasing your rental property, provided by Nikki Middlemiss, owner of the company 4 ½: Montréal Apartment Search Assistance. - June 12, 2013 - 4 1/2: Montreal Apartment Search Assistance