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Nicholls Auction Marketing Group Announces the Auction of 122 Acres of Land in Louisa County VA
Nicholls Auction Marketing Group, Inc., announces the auction of 122 acres of undeveloped land from the Doris P. Diggs Estate on August 3, at 11 am, in Bumpass, VA. - July 19, 2012 - Nicholls Auction Marketing Group
The International MLS [IMLS] Forms Esteemed Advisory Board
The International MLS [IMLS] Announces Rei L. Mesa, Lawrence Vecchio and Valerie Fitzgerald as First Advisory Board Members - July 19, 2012 - The International MLS [IMLS]
Scientific Capital Arranges the Refinance of Comfort Suites, California
Scientific Capital refinances the first trust deed of an existing SBA 504 loan of the Comfort Suites in Salinas, CA. - July 19, 2012 - Scientific Capital Group, Inc.
Jameson Commercial Brokered Multi-Million Dollar Transaction
Jameson Commercial brokered the sale of two large multi- family apartment properties in the Lakeview neighborhood of Chicago located at 718 & 725 West Irving Park Road. Mark Jones, Senior Vice President, Investments represented the seller, Dimensions Management and Mark Kishtow, Senior Vice... - July 19, 2012 - Jameson Real Estate
IndCor Welcomes Amy Curry, VP Asset Manager, to Oversee Expanding Florida Portfolio
IndCor announces the addition of Amy Curry as VP Asset Manager to oversee its Florida properties, consisting of over 6 million square feet in Miami/SFLA, Orlando and Tampa. - July 19, 2012 - IndCor Properties
Groot Group and Partners to Develop Africa’s Largest Glass Manufacturing Plant in Tses, Namibia
Tses Glass is expected to become the largest dynamic glass manufacturing factory in Africa focused on producing industry leading glass products with the type of float glass, hollow glass, glass wool and fiber, cast glass, and ultrathin glass for the construction of residential and commercial buildings as well as for automobiles, kitchenware, bottles, touch screen computing, and smart phones devices for the markets around the world. - July 19, 2012 - Groot Systems (Pty) Ltd
Ben English Joins Davidson Realty
Davidson Realty, Inc., the premier Jacksonville and St. Augustine real estate company, is pleased to welcome Ben English to its ranks of real estate professionals. English brings more than 40 years of sales experience to his position as agent. Says Davidson Realty President Sherry Davidson,... - July 19, 2012 - The Neighborhoods of World Golf Village
Bijeau Earns Agent of the Month for June 2012 @ Linda Craft & Team REALTORS
Linda Craft & Team Buyers Agent Muriel Bijeau marked the anniversary of her tenth year in the business by earning the Agent of the Month honor for June. “Muriel is a constant presence in our friendly competition for Agent of the Month,” noted Linda Craft & Team Broker-in-Charge... - July 18, 2012 - Linda Craft & Team Realtors
Paragon Commercial Bank Names Terri Bowles as Client Relationship Coordinator
7-Year Banking Industry Veteran Responsible for Client Relations - July 18, 2012 - Paragon Bank
8z Real Estate Debuts New Website and Better Technology for Clients and Site Visitors
8z Real Estate proudly announces their newly released 8z.com. In this new website, the homegrown Colorado real estate company, ups the ante on real estate offerings and technology used to search for or sell a home. Website visitors may now create property searches and view robust market data on 8z. - July 18, 2012 - 8z Real Estate
Realtor Sam Levy Joins Coral Shores Realty Team
Veteran Realtor, Sam Levy brings over 18 years of real estate experience to Coral Shores Realty. - July 18, 2012 - Coral Shores Realty
Mercantile Capital Corporation Closes 14 Commercial Loans in June - - Nine Year Old Company Approaches Billion Dollar Loan Mark
Mercantile Capital Corporation, which ranks as one of the nation’s leading providers of U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) 504 loans to small business owners who want to acquire or develop their own facilities, closed 14 commercial property loans in June to finance projects valued at... - July 18, 2012 - Mercantile Capital Corporation
Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS® Welcomes Andrew Truesdale as Buyers Agent
Linda Craft & Team. REALTORS® welcome Andrew Truesdale to the team as a Buyers’ Agent. “Andrew is an enthusiastic Realtor who really knows our area,” said Broker-in-Charge Katherin Burnette. “His knowledge and great attitude will serve his clients well, and made him... - July 18, 2012 - Linda Craft & Team Realtors
Stacey Kiernan, REALTOR, CRS, ABR - Named as Five Star Real Estate Agent for Second Year in a Row by Indianapolis Monthly Magazine
Stacey Kiernan, REALTOR and Principal Broker for HR Realty Group, LLC was recently named as a Five Star Professional and Indianapolis Monthly Magazine for the second year in a row. - July 17, 2012 - HR Realty Group, LLC
Ballen Productions Train a Full House on Internet Lead Generation and Conversion in Orlando, Florida
Lori Ballen, Mega Agent of The Ballen Group with Keller Williams Realty Las Vegas Fills a room with over 100 people presenting her Lead Generation Methods while her husband Richard performs magic to energize the crowd. - July 17, 2012 - Ballen Brands
Steven Martonffy, Licensed Real Estate Agent, Announces the Launch of His Website and Monthly Blog
Steven Martonffy is a Licensed Real Estate Agent and new member of The Keyes Company family, who combines his expertise in the most current, state-of-the-art technology in the Real Estate field with his extensive familiarity and intimate knowledge of local markets, neighborhoods, community services and special points of interest, to serve the South Florida community. - July 15, 2012 - Steven Martonffy - Realtor
Karen Anderson Joins KW Luxury Homes International, Increases Market Share in Rancho Palos Verdes
KW Luxury Homes welcomes Karen Anderson to the luxury home divison in her area of Rancho Palos Verdes South Bay real estate market. - July 15, 2012 - Keller Williams Realty LA Harbor
Firming Prices, Quicker Sales, Lower Inventory Add Up to Solid June Results for Home Sales Across Metro Chicago Real Estate Market, RE/MAX Reports
The upbeat trend in home sales across the metropolitan Chicago real estate market continued unabated in June, according to an analysis by RE/MAX. June sales in the seven-county metro area totaled 9,077 units, 20 percent more than June of 2011. - July 15, 2012 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
ERG Hired Exclusively to Represent Three-Story Corner Building in Borough Park, NY
ERG Property Advisors is pleased to announce the following exclusive. - July 15, 2012 - ERG Property Advisors
Terrace Capital, Inc. – Non-Recourse Senior Debt Financing- $13.7MM - Sheraton Hotel & Resorts - Augusta, GA.
Terrace Capital announced today that it has secured $13.7MM in non-recourse financing for a 152-room, Class A, full-service Sheraton hotel in Augusta, Georgia. - July 14, 2012 - Trinity Street Capital Partners
Jayne DiGiovanni-Carter Joins RE/MAX Alliance Group
Experienced Real Estate Agent Returns to RE/MAX in the Bradenton, Florida, Office - July 14, 2012 - RE/MAX Alliance Group
Home Stager Finds the Best Property Value in the Boston Area
Just outside Boston lies a hidden real estate treasure. - July 14, 2012 - DaVinci Designer Gallery
Thoroughbred Announces Development Finance Program
Thoroughbred makes new finance program available to real estate Developers. - July 14, 2012 - Thoroughbred Capital Partners
ERG Announces New Associate Director of Brooklyn Division
ERG Property Advisors announced the promotion of Vlad Loktev to Associate Director in ERG’s Brooklyn Division. - July 14, 2012 - ERG Property Advisors
Joe Lacey Offers Free Home Evaluation for Homebuyers and Sellers in Southern Maryland
Leading Maryland REALTOR® Joe Lacey has recently announced a new addition to his real estate company’s website. Those who are considering buying or selling homes in southern Maryland will now have the opportunity to receive a free property evaluation from Joe Lacey that will help clients... - July 14, 2012 - Baldus Real Estate, Inc.
CASE Commercial Real Estate Partners Awarded Leasing and Management and Sales of 139,400 SF Hospital and Medical Facility in 11 Acres in Mesquite
CASE Commercial Real Estate Partners (CASE) today announces its representation for the leasing and sale of a 139,400-square-foot former hospital and five medical office buildings on 11 acres located at 3500 Interstate-30 in Mesquite. - July 14, 2012 - CASE Commercial Real Estate Partners
Operation: Coming Home Names Recipient of Fourth Hero Home
U.S. Marine Lance Corporal Richie Chavez and Family Honored with Surprise Announcement. - July 14, 2012 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
"Unfunded Liability for So-Called 'Self Funders’ Will Not Go Away" - A Response to the Governments Proposed Social Care Insurance Scheme
Rob Dolbear, Finance Director for Bridgefast Property Services (a HCR Group company) specialising in providing property sales management, home-move services and advance funding to retired homeowners, explores the holes in the Governments proposed social care insurance scheme. - July 14, 2012 - HCR Group
Robo-Signing Settlement of $25 Billion Dollars May Provide Relief for Distressed Homeowners in Michigan
Distressed Homeowners in Grand Rapids, MI may see additional relief from the banks soon. In February, the government signed a historic $25 billion dollar settlement with five major lenders over fraudulent foreclosure practices committed during the height of the housing crisis known as... - July 13, 2012 - Donna Tashjian
As the Mortgage Debt Relief Act Expires, Distressed Homeowners Are Running Out of Time
Distressed homeowners in Grand Rapids area will soon no longer be able to take advantage Mortgage Debt Relief Act. The law, enacted in 2007, helps distressed homeowners by relieving them of additional tax responsibility that often accompanies cancelled or forgiven debt. “For many homeowners,... - July 13, 2012 - Donna Tashjian
Champaign’s Top Real Estate Team Makes the Switch to Keller Williams Realty
Realtor Ryan Dallas and his award-winning team have made the switch to Keller Williams Realty. They are based out of the Keller Williams office located at 821 South Neil Street in Champaign, Ill. - July 13, 2012 - Keller Williams Realty, Ryan Dallas Team
The Boulder Group Publishes 2nd Quarter Net Lease Market Research Report
Net lease property cap rates compressed in the retail sector. - July 13, 2012 - The Boulder Group
Chicago-Area RE/MAX Agents and Teams Ranked Among Nation’s Top 1,000 by Wall Street Journal and Real Trends
A national ranking by Real Trends, Inc., and the Wall Street Journal recently named several RE/MAX agents and teams serving the metropolitan Chicago real estate market among the nation’s top 1,000 residential individuals and teams based on 2011 sales achievements. - July 13, 2012 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
First Valuation Attends the CMBA’s 40th Annual Western Secondary Market Conference Following Launch of Enhanced BPO Product
Following the release of the company’s latest product, First Valuation focuses on driving success of the BPO PLUS with DATA ADVANTAGE in the secondary market. - July 13, 2012 - First Valuation
Hamilton Mikes, P.A. Expands Law Practice - Christopher Mikes Joins Firm
Hamilton Mikes, P.A. has expanded its law practice in Southwest Florida building on areas of real estate and tax law with the addition of Christopher Mikes, LLM, CPA, CFA, MAI, EA. Mr. Mikes brings a wide array of experience to his legal practice, which includes real estate, corporate and tax law. - July 12, 2012 - Hamilton Mikes, P.A.
Buy a Phoenix Mansion, Get a Bentley
Two Phoenix, Arizona luxury homes come with a new Bentley automobile at the close of escrow. Jeffrey Smith, the listing agent, is marketing the exclusive properties to international buyers. - July 12, 2012 - West USA Realty
Grand Opening of Local Affordable Townhome Community
Country Club Townhomes, a unique community with a focus on affordability, is a joint effort partnership between The City of Clearwater, Pinellas County, the Housing Finance Authority of Pinellas County, Neighborhood Lending Partners and private developer Southport Financial. Offering reduced pricing and downpayment assistance for those who qualify. Country Club Townhomes consist of 31 homes, each with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and a 2-car garage and upgrades such as granite counters and metal roofs. - July 12, 2012 - City of Clearwater
London Olympics Continue to Build Up the Short-Lets Market
London Olympics is being seen as a golden period where the short-let properties are fetching good rental income to landlords. They are even getting cautious about maintaining and refurbishing their property to be able to rent at good rates. - July 12, 2012 - Short Let Apartments
ERG Appoints New Director of Investment Sales
ERG Property Advisors announced the promotion of Shawn Campbell to Director of Investment Sales of the firm’s Queens and Brooklyn Division. Mr. Campbell specializes in the sale of multifamily, commercial and development properties in the New York metro area. “As Director of Investment... - July 12, 2012 - ERG Property Advisors
A Las Vegas Wells Fargo Short Sale in Has Closed with Award Winning Las Vegas Short Sale Agent Team
The Ballen Group just closed a Short Sale with Wells Fargo for a property on the street Slipstream in Las Vegas in the zip code 89139 which is in Paseo at Pinnacle Peaks. The Short Sale had one Lienholder. Therefore this Nevada Short Sale had to be approved with Wells Fargo only. The original list... - July 12, 2012 - Ballen Brands
RE/MAX Northern Illinois Real Estate Network Presents Multiple Honors to RE/MAX Suburban
RE/MAX Suburban, which operates seven brokerage offices located in Arlington Heights, Glen Ellyn, Libertyville, Mt. Prospect, Schaumburg and Wheaton, Ill., recently earned multiple honors from the RE/MAX Northern Illinois real estate network for its outstanding performance in 2011. The RE/MAX... - July 12, 2012 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
Louise Clark at RE/MAX Property Associates, Morrison, Saluted for 2011 Success in Real Estate Sales
Louise Clark, Broker/Manager at RE/MAX Property Associates in Morrison, Ill., recently received special recognition from the RE/MAX Northern Illinois region for her sales success in 2011. She has been named to membership in the Executive Club, an honorary club recognizing an important level of... - July 12, 2012 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. Restructures Organization to Align with Regional Strategies
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. is announcing their regional market strategy by formalizing a regional office structure which will position the company to enhance their national footprint and business partner relationships. Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. (AUI) offers a national wholesale binding... - July 12, 2012 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. Partners with Glencar Underwriting Managers for Workers Comp, General Liability and Auto Program Designed for Niche Business
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. (AUI) has been appointed by Glencar Underwriting Managers to offer a program in Workers’ Compensation, General Liability and Auto coverage. Appalachian Underwriters is a licensed national Managing General Agency, and Glencar Underwriting Managers, Inc. is a... - July 12, 2012 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.
Royal Oaks Building Group Hires Derek Ramsey as Project Manager
Local Homebuilder Welcomes Project Manager with More Than 11 Years of Industry Experience. - July 12, 2012 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Back to Back Agent of the Month @ Linda Craft & Team Pamela Mansueti Leads Teammates in May
May was a highly competitive month for the team at Linda Craft & Team REALTORS®. At the final count, Buyer’s Agent Pamela Mansueti earned her second, consecutive, Agent of the Month honor with eight contracts completed on behalf of her clients in May. “Our friendly competition... - July 12, 2012 - Linda Craft & Team Realtors
Brett/Robinson Fishing Package Complements Extended Snapper Season
Vacationers seeking to do some deep-sea fishing this summer have a couple reasons to head to Gulf Shores & Orange Beach: the extension of the Gulf Coast snapper season and the availability of Brett/Robinson’s fishing vacation package. - July 11, 2012 - Brett Robinson
Associate Realtor Lourdes Garcia Joins Cannon Realty & Associates
Another Great Move – Lourdes Garcia Joins Cannon Realty & Associates of The Woodlands, Texas - July 11, 2012 - Cannon Realty & Associates
Man Leete, Broker/Realtor® and Acreage Specialist Joins Golden Realty & Management
Golden Realty & Management, a full-service real estate company, welcomes Man Leete to its team of experts. Man is a North Carolina native with more than ten years of experience as a real estate agent, specializing in homes with land, farms/acreage, vacant commercial land, and new... - July 11, 2012 - Golden Realty & Management
Paragon Commercial Bank’s Wire Room Crime Fighting Efforts Recognized by FBI Director Robert Mueller
Commercial Bank Focuses on Preventing Hijacking of Client Account Information - July 11, 2012 - Paragon Bank