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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
CASE Commercial Real Estate Partners Closes Sale on 82,500 SF Land in Historic Stockyards in Fort Worth, Texas
CASE Commercial Real Estate Partners (CASE) today announces the sale of 82,500 square feet of land located at the corner of Northwest 28th Street and Ellis Avenue in Fort Worth, Texas, on behalf of the seller, Lucky Lady Oil Company. Located within walking distance of the historic stockyards, the... - August 05, 2012 - CASE Commercial Real Estate Partners
Martha Celli Joins RE/MAX Prestige as a Sales Associate
Martha Celli has joined RE/MAX Prestige as the newest member of this dynamic sales team. Martha brings to the office 16 + years of experience in real estate and was formerly with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage. Martha was one of the top 5 producing agents while at Coldwell Banker. Martha has... - August 05, 2012 - RE/MAX Prestige
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
Hard Money Bankers Adds a Real Estate Trainer to Its Team
Josh Weidman brings a decade of real estate investing experience to one of the nation’s leading hard money lenders. - August 04, 2012 - Hard Money Bankers
Keller Williams Agent Sean Ready Closes on Highest Selling Island Walk Home in Four Years
Recent home sale by Real Estate agent Sean Ready in the community Island Walk, located on Harbour Island is a great indicator of the Real Estate market in Tampa Bay. The strategically listed home closed at full listing price, which was 18% higher than any sale in this community within the past four years. - August 04, 2012 - Sean T. Ready, Realtor
Mercantile Capital Corporation Provides Commercial Real Estate Loan in Phoenix, AZ Worth Over $4.6 Million
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 TriCom Coatings, Inc. recently for $4,613,000... - August 04, 2012 - Mercantile Capital Corporation
JMR Partners with Taycor to Provide Easy Financing Solutions to Fuel Customer Development Into the Cloud
“We are proud to announce our partnership and future collaboration with JMR,” said Dave Mos, Equipment Financing Specialist at Taycor Financial. - August 03, 2012 - Taycor Financial
Jane Watson Joins RE/MAX Prestige as a Sales Agent
Andrew Armata, Broker/Owner of RE/MAX Prestige in Northborough, MA, is pleased to announce that Jane Watson has joined the real estate office as a sales associate. With 9 years of real estate experience, Jane provides full time real estate services to the Greater Worcester and Metro West areas,... - August 03, 2012 - RE/MAX Prestige
Galveston's Favorite Southwestern Jewelry Shop Has Moved
Now just a block from their previous location, Santa Fe Trails has moved to join the shops at Old Galveston Square, 2217 Strand. The Native American and Southwestern jewelry and art shop relocated in order to accommodate repairs to the Ike damaged cast iron columns supporting the exterior of their... - August 03, 2012 - Mitchell Historic Properties
HGAR Sponsors Golf Outing and Dinner for Make-A-Wish® Hudson Valley on September 13, 2012
The Hudson Gateway Association of REALTORS® (HGAR) is sponsoring an exciting Golf Outing and Dinner for Make-A-Wish® Hudson Valley on September 13 at the Falkirk Estate & Country Club in Central Valley, NY. This year’s theme is “Dream, Wish, Hope for Make-A-Wish®. The... - August 03, 2012 - Hudson Gateway Association of Realtors
Clippin’ It – Great Clips Expanding in Chicago
Jameson Commercial is pleased to announce 5 recently completed leases for Great Clips, the world’s largest salon brand, here in the Chicago area. Deena Zimmerman and Jacob Strom, Broker Associates with Jameson Commercial represent Great Clips as their Exclusive Agents for the Chicago Sector,... - August 02, 2012 - Jameson Real Estate
Royal Oaks Building Group Hires Melissa Venia Wickstrom as Accounts Payable Specialist
North Carolina Homebuilder Welcomes Addition tTo Accounting Department with Six Years of Industry Experience. - August 02, 2012 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
The Avalon Building in Boca Raton Now Fully-Leased
Center Realty Associates, a local and privately owned real estate and development company, reports the newly renovated Avalon Building located at 2201 NW Corporate Boulevard is now 100% leased. Glenn E. Gromann, President of Center Realty, reports that “in keeping with Center Realty’s... - August 02, 2012 - Center Realty Associates
Two of the Best Economic Recovery Programs for Small Businesses in the U.S. Set to Expire Unless Congress Acts Soon
Two of the most effective economic recovery programs for small businesses in the U.S. are set to expire in late September unless Congress ends its election-year deadlock and acts to extend them. Christopher Hurn, chief executive officer of Mercantile Capital Corporation, one of the nation’s... - August 02, 2012 - Mercantile Capital Corporation
Real Estate Agent Lynn Burkholder Joins RE/MAX Classic
RE/MAX Classic Real Estate Broker/Owners Scott and Brett Furman are pleased to announce that Lynn Burkholder has joined their office as sales partner. Lynn's knowledge of the local marketplace is extraordinary. By focusing on building lifelong relationships with her customers and other members of... - August 01, 2012 - RE/MAX Classic
Hana Financial, Inc. President & Chief Executive Officer Sunnie Kim Wins Los Angeles Business Journal 2012 Asian Business Award
Ms. Kim, selected out of 34 finalists, won the Los Angeles Business Journal 2012 Asian Business award because she is a co-founder of Hana Financial, the first minority-owned full service finance company in Los Angeles. In addition, Ms. Kim redefined the roles of women in Asian enterprises when she became the first female chief executive officer and president of a major Korean enterprise. - August 01, 2012 - Hana Financial, Inc.
Silicon Valley's Luxury Home Sales Jump 27% in June, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Reports
Silicon Valley's luxury home sales jumped 27 percent in June and the median sale price moved higher as the high-end market continued to gain momentum, according to a new report by Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, the South Bay's leading provider of luxury real estate services. A total of 146... - August 01, 2012 - Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
Marin County's Luxury Home Sales Edge Higher in June, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Reports
Marin County's luxury home sales edged higher in June, according to a new report by Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, the Bay Area's leading provider of luxury real estate services. A total of 80 homes sold for more than $1 million in June, up from just 77 in May, a 3.9 percent increase. Last... - August 01, 2012 - Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
Keller Williams Westlake Village Plans Move to State-of-the Art Office Space
Keller Williams Westlake Village Plans Move to State-of-The Art Office Space off Lindero Canyon. - August 01, 2012 - Keller Williams Westlake Village
Housing Rebound Clear in Metro Chicago Real Estate Market Based on Activity in 1st Half of 2012, RE/MAX Reports
The long-awaited rebound in home sales in the seven-county metropolitan Chicago real estate market apparently arrived during the first half of 2012, according to an analysis of area home sales by RE/MAX. The number of homes changing hands was 22 percent higher than in the first half of 2011. The... - August 01, 2012 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois