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ERG Hired Exclusively to Represent Development Site at 36th Street in Manhattan
ERG Property Advisors is pleased to be named the exclusive broker for a development site at 527-531 West 36th Street in Manhattan. The property, 527-531 West 36th Street, has 44,698 buildable square feet of development rights. The existing site consists of a 75’ x 97’, two-story garage... - August 19, 2012 - ERG Property Advisors
ERG Property Advisors Announces the Exclusive Listing of 47 Unit Multi-Family Building in Hackensack, NJ
ERG Property Advisors is pleased to be named the exclusive broker for a development site at 46 Anderson Street in Hackensack, NJ. The subject property is a four-story elevator apartment building consisting of 47 apartments located in Hackensack, New Jersey. The property features the following... - August 19, 2012 - ERG Property Advisors
Hana Financial Inc. Opens Home Mortgage Office in San Gabriel Valley
Hana, a full service financial institution, opens its third home mortgage branch this year and will cater to the needs of the large Chinese population in the area with an experienced, bilingual staff. - August 18, 2012 - Hana Financial, Inc.
Home Sales in Metro Chicago Real Estate Market Continue to Increase as Days on the Market Drop During July, RE/MAX Reports
Home sales in the seven-county metropolitan Chicago real estate market continued to show improvement in two important respects, according to an analysis by RE/MAX. Sales of detached and attached homes increased an impressive 29 percent in July, compared to the same month in 2011, with a total of 8,490 homes changing hands. - August 18, 2012 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
Davidson Realty to Give Away Jacksonville Jaguar Tickets During August Blood Drive
ST. AUGUSTINE, FL. – World Golf Village-based Davidson Realty, Inc. invites the community to donate blood during its Blood Alliance Blood Drive on August 28 from 10:30 am to 3:30 pm. Everyone who donates during the drive will be entered into a drawing to win two tickets to the Jacksonville... - August 18, 2012 - The Neighborhoods of World Golf Village
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Expands Utah Operations to Keep Up with Customer Growth
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, one of Utah's leading real estate services company, announced today that it has expanded its Salt Lake City area operations with the hiring of more than 90 real estate professionals since the beginning of the year to staff its 11 offices along the Wasatch... - August 17, 2012 - Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
ERG Announces Availability of Ocean-Front Development Site with Approved Plans
ERG Property Advisors is pleased to have been named the exclusive broker for 271 Sea Breeze Avenue in Brooklyn’s Coney Island. 271 Sea Breeze Avenue (The Sochi) is a construction-ready oceanfront lot with approved plans for residential development. Additionally, current zoning allows for a... - August 17, 2012 - ERG Property Advisors
Mercantile Capital Corporation Closed 10 Commercial Loans in July to Finance Projects Worth More Than $70.5 Million
Mercantile Capital Corporation, which specializes in U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) 504 loans for small business owners who want to acquire or develop their own facilities, reported it closed 10 commercial loans in July to finance projects valued at more than $70.5 million. This total tops the company’s previous record for monthly loan volume, set in June. - August 16, 2012 - Mercantile Capital Corporation
Royal Oaks Building Group Names Charles O’Brien as Purchasing Coordinator
North Carolina Homebuilder Welcomes O’Brien to Assist with Cost Management for Construction Projects. - August 16, 2012 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Paragon Commercial Bank to Sponsor the Tees & Tunes Golf and Cabaret Classic
Popular Fundraiser Supports Special Olympics of Mecklenburg County - August 16, 2012 - Paragon Bank
ERG Hired Exclusively to Represent Walk-Up Apartment Building in Brooklyn
ERG Property Advisors is pleased to have been named the exclusive broker for 43 Duffield Street, in Downtown Brooklyn, NY. - August 16, 2012 - ERG Property Advisors
Capstone Real Estate Announces Success with Saguaro 2 Investment
Canadian Real Estate Investment Company Delivering Great News to Investors - August 16, 2012 - Capstone Real Estate Investment
Lennar's Multi-Generational Home a Success in Arizona
The national home builder created a home within a home, affording privacy yet affordability for multiple adult generations living under one roof. Lennar has sold more than 100 such homes in six months in Arizona alone. - August 15, 2012 - Lennar, Arizona
Tips for Landlords: 8 Ways to Get Great Tenants in Today’s Real Estate Market
Lee J Schneider Reviews Strategies for Making Money with Rental Real Estate Properties by Securing and Keeping Tenants. - August 15, 2012 - Lee J. Scheinder, residential real estate investing
Super Water Slide for Thrill-Seekers of All Ages at Crowne Plaza Montreal Airport
Crowne Plaza Montreal Airport Announces Water Park Getaway Package. - August 13, 2012 - The Rosdev Group
Holiday Inn Montreal Airport Announces "Beat the Heat at Our 'New' Water Splash Park"
Beat the heat and enjoy a fun filled and relaxing getaway for the entire family at The Holiday Inn Montreal Airport. - August 13, 2012 - The Rosdev Group
Nicholls Auction Marketing Group Announces the Auction of a Historic Majestic Commercial Building in Loudoun County VA
Nicholls Auction Marketing Group, Inc., (www.nichollsauction.com) announces the auction of a 6,000 sq. ft. historic commercial building in the heart of downtown Purcellville - on August 25th at 11 am in Loudoun County VA. - August 12, 2012 - Nicholls Auction Marketing Group
Reaves Greer of Guardian Capital Advisors Passes Level II Chartered Financial Analyst Exam
Registered Sales Assistant for Local Financial Firm Reaches Milestone in Pursuit of CFA Certification. - August 12, 2012 - Guardian Capital Advisors
Tses Glass (Pty) Ltd Appoints IBP Construction Consultants (Pty) Ltd as Technical Engineers for Its World’s Largest Dynamic Glass Manufacturing Plant in Tses, Namibia
Tses Glass is planning to have all four separate manufacturing plants in a single location; to constitute 7 million net ton of Flat Glass, 7 million net ton of Container Glass, 1 million net ton of Fiber Glass, and 5 million net ton of Ultrathin Glass; for a gross annual total of 20 million net ton capacity, making it the largest dynamic glass manufacturing plant in the world. - August 12, 2012 - Groot Systems (Pty) Ltd
Mercantile Capital Corporation Provides Commercial Real Estate Loan in Fort Myers, FL For $940,000
Mercantile Capital Corporation, which ranks as one of the nation’s leading providers of U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) 504 loans for small business owners who want to acquire or develop their own facilities, closed a commercial loan for RonDao’s Grilled Chicken and Salad, LLC... - August 12, 2012 - Mercantile Capital Corporation
Brett/Robinson Offers Early Fall Rates on Condo Rentals
While summer is still the official season for a little more than a month, vacationers can get a jump on fall getaways by booking a Gulf Shores & Orange Beach vacation with Brett/Robinson. The vacation rental company’s early fall season began on August 5th, which means guests seeking a... - August 11, 2012 - Brett Robinson
Nicholls Auction Marketing Group Announces the Auction of Valuable Bowling Green and Fredericksburg, VA Real Estate
Nicholls Auction Marketing Group, Inc., (www.nichollsauction.com) announces the auction of a freshly renovated 3 bedroom home on Main Street in Bowling Green and a 2 bedroom home with an extra lot in desirable Ferry Farms. - August 11, 2012 - Nicholls Auction Marketing Group
North Lake Tahoe Luxury Home Sales, Prices Edge Higher Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Reports
Luxury home sales and the median sale price in the North Lake Tahoe and Truckee areas edged higher in the second quarter, according to a new report by Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Northern California’s leading luxury real estate services company. A total of 22 homes sold for more... - August 11, 2012 - Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
San Francisco Luxury Home Sales and Prices Surge Again Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Reports
Luxury home sales and the median sale price in San Francisco both surged again in the second quarter of 2012, according to a new market report by Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, the region’s leading provider of luxury real estate services. A total of 90 homes sold for more than $2... - August 11, 2012 - Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
WNC Hires Amy Dosen as Vice President, Originations
Affordable Housing veteran to oversee expansion of WNC’s Midwest holdings through new acquisitions. - August 11, 2012 - WNC & Associates, Inc.
NJ Agent Introduces Home Seller Guarantee
Michael Shetler of Keller Williams Realty guarantees to sell your home in 2.5 months or less. - August 11, 2012 - Michael Shetler, Keller Williams Realty
Lisha Middendorf Joins South Bay Realty
Lisha is a Cincinnati, Ohio native and has enjoyed warm vacations with family and friends in Naples for 20 years. In Ohio, she and her husband owned a custom home building company, where they developed raw land and were the exclusive builders. She has been in real estate for over 20 years,... - August 11, 2012 - South Bay Realty, Lesley Garlock
Broker Associate Charlie Mader Joins The Paul Kaplan Group, Inc.
Paul Kaplan, owner of The Paul Kaplan Group, Inc., is pleased to announce that veteran Realtor® Charlie Mader has joined The Paul Kaplan Group’s Palm Springs office as their newest Broker Associate. Kaplan welcomed Mader, saying, “We are pleased to have Charlie join our team. - August 10, 2012 - The Paul Kaplan Group
Zach Paul Joins Davidson Realty
Davidson Realty, Inc., the premier Jacksonville and St. Augustine real estate company, is pleased to announce that Zach Paul has joined the firm. Paul offers a diverse background in real estate having gained experience in sales as well as construction. Says Davidson Realty President Sherry... - August 10, 2012 - The Neighborhoods of World Golf Village
Davidson Realty Announces Top Producers for July 2012
World Golf Village-based Davidson Realty, Inc., St. Johns County's premier real estate firm, is pleased to announce its top listers, sellers and producers for July 2012. Congratulations to Davidson Realty, Inc. agents: Mirtha Barzaga: Top Lister (most seller listings sold) Doug Duggan: Top Sales... - August 10, 2012 - The Neighborhoods of World Golf Village
The Continental Group Announces New Hire in the Tampa Office
TCG, a FirstService Residential Management company, is pleased to announce that Michele Pryor has been hired as a Senior Associate of Business Development in the St. Pete/Tampa office. - August 10, 2012 - Continental Group
Welcome Angela Mcintyre to Keller Williams Northeast Realty Market Center
Angela McIntyre, a real estate professional in Phoenix, has joined Keller Williams Northeast realty market center. She has lived in the Phoenix area for over 35 years. Her passions include watching her daughter rodeo and spending time with her family. "I chose Keller Williams Realty because... - August 09, 2012 - Keller Williams Northeast Realty, Angela McIntyre
The Hilton President Hotel in Kansas City Earns The Prestigious AAA "Four Diamond" Rating
Presidian Hotels & Resorts today announced that for the Fourth year in a row, its Hilton President Kansas City has been awarded the AAA Four Diamond rating. - August 09, 2012 - Presidian Hotels & Resorts
Realtor Tom Englert Joins Coral Shores Realty
Realtor Tom Englert Joins Coral Shores Realty in Plantation, Florida. - August 09, 2012 - Coral Shores Realty
Mercantile Capital Corporation Provides Commercial Real Estate Loan for Daycare in Hempstead, NY Worth $675,000
Mercantile Capital Corporation, which ranks as one of the nation’s leading providers of U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) 504 loans for small business owners who want to acquire or develop their own facilities, closed a commercial loan for Quality Daycare I, Inc. recently for $675,000... - August 09, 2012 - Mercantile Capital Corporation
Royal Oaks Building Group Hires Wendi L. Allen as Warranty Coordinator
North Carolina Homebuilder Welcomes Addition of Experienced Warranty Expert. - August 09, 2012 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Mandalay Beach Villas Announces Küppersbusch as Official Supplier
Mandalay Samui Developments announce that they appointed Küppersbusch, “The Zen of Kitchen Design” as official supplier of Mandalay Beach Villas. Imagine, if you will, an environment free of confusion and distractions, the embodiment of simplified, relaxed living. The very essence... - August 09, 2012 - Mandalay Samui Developments & Consultancy
The Waterfront on Lake Oconee Teams Up with Singleton Marine Group to Host Spectacular Wakeboarding Event
Water Sports Enthusiasts are Invited to Catch a Sneak Peek at How the Pros Wakeboard on Saturday, August 11 - August 08, 2012 - The Waterfront on Lake Oconee
Lee J Schneider Reviews 5 Landlord Tips to Pick Good Tenants
Good tenants can be hard to find in today’s market but follow these five tips by real estate investor, Lee J Schneider. - August 08, 2012 - Lee J Schneider, Richmond Equity Group
Hammond Residential Opens Hull Branch
Jeff Forsythe, Vice President of Hammond Real Estate's South Shore offices announced this week that the firm was expanding its current presence in the Hingham-Cohasset marketplace with a facility in Hull. "Hammond has been listing and selling in Hull ever since the firm branched out from... - August 08, 2012 - Hammond Residential Real Estate
Cresa Represents Shoutlet for Nearly 25,000 Square Feet of Class A Office and Creative Space in Madison and Milwaukee
Cresa Madison and Cresa Milwaukee represented Shoutlet (www.shoutlet.com) for 18,645 square feet at 1 Erdman Place in Madison and 6,214 square feet of creative space at the Wirth and Hammel Stable Shops in Milwaukee’s historic Third Ward. Shoutlet expects to add an additional 40-50 jobs at... - August 08, 2012 - Cresa - Madison
6 Profitable Real Estate Investment Approaches for Today’s Challenged Market
Lee J Schneider Reviews Six Ways to Make Money in Real Estate Today, with a Focus on Real World Experiences - August 06, 2012 - Lee J Schneider, Richmond Equity Group
The Burst That Changed the Market: Why Private Residence Club Partners Are Beginning to Trump Second Homes
“Necessity,” as Plato once wisely noted, “is the mother of invention.” So it’s no surprise that a new breed of second and vacation home ownership, called private residence clubs or fractional ownership, is growing in an otherwise sluggish market. After all, we are in... - August 05, 2012 - Residence Club Partners
RE/MAX Ultimate Professionals in Shorewood Plans Aug. 10 Grand Opening Celebration
RE/MAX Ultimate Professionals, 576 Brook Forest Ave., Shorewood, Ill., will open its doors to the community from 4 to 8 p.m. on Aug. 10 for its grand opening celebration. The public is invited to meet Broker/Owner Kathy Dames and her RE/MAX Ultimate Professionals agents, who have planned an... - August 05, 2012 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
RE/MAX Agent Maureen O’Brien Puts Her Local Knowledge to Good Use in "Chicago’s Gold Coast"
The Gold Coast area of Chicago’s Near North Side has long been both home and workplace for Maureen O’Brien, a broker associate with RE/MAX Premier Properties. It has become her literary subject, too. O’Brien, who has been selling real estate since the 1970s, is a co-author of... - August 05, 2012 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
Short Sale is Always a Better Option Than Foreclosure for Homeowners in Distress
When homeowners find themselves facing foreclosure, it can sometimes be difficult to get out from under the weight of the pressure and stress. Homeowners who find themselves in this circumstance are often blind to the options that are available to them. - August 05, 2012 - Donna Tashjian
RE/MAX Northern Illinois Commercial Brokers See Positive Signs in Local Retail and Office Sectors
Vacant storefronts across the metropolitan Chicago real estate market are starting to fill up in greater numbers, and rental rates for office space in the area are showing signs of bounce back after several years of decline, according to top commercial brokers with the RE/MAX Northern Illinois real... - August 05, 2012 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
July: Focus on Home Staging for Raleigh-Based Luxury Home Marketing Group
Raleigh-based Luxury Home Marketing Group discovered more about the skill of staging for elite homes in July’s meeting. “There’s a saying in Real Estate, that’ first impressions last’,” said LHMG Vice-President Linda Craft. “In the elite section of the... - August 05, 2012 - Linda Craft & Team Realtors
Consumer be Wary Series: Searching for New Homes Online Fraught with Hidden Risks
Mountain Trust Realty and Mountain Trust Mortgage Announce They Have Launched a Consumer Awareness Campaign Regarding Use and Accuracy of Real Estate Search Internet Sites - August 05, 2012 - Mountain Trust Realty
Consumer be Wary Series: New Home Buyers Face Challenges When Dealing Directly with Sellers
Consumer alert calls attention to vulnerabilities faced by new home buyers in “Dual Agency” real estate transactions. - August 05, 2012 - Mountain Trust Realty