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Michael L. Durkin ALC, CBR, Joins RE/MAX Prestige as New Sales Associate
Michael L. Durkin has joined RE/MAX Prestige as the newest member of this dynamic sales team. Durkin brings to the office 28 years of experience in real estate and was formerly with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage. Durkin has been recognized repeatedly as one of the top agents in the Country... - June 15, 2012 - RE/MAX Prestige
RE/MAX Northern Illinois Real Estate Network’s Hot Air Balloon Will Help Lisle Library Launch Summer Reading Program on June 20
The RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon will help the Lisle Library in Lisle, Ill., launch its summer reading program on June 20 when the balloon crew will present an interactive educational program developed and sponsored by the RE/MAX Northern Illinois real estate network at Lisle Community Park, east of the... - June 15, 2012 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
CashForHousesinCT.com Has Relocated Their Corporate Office to Plainville, CT
CashForHousesinCT.com, a real estate investment firm that buys houses for cash, has relocated their corporate offices to Plainville, CT. - June 15, 2012 - CashForHousesInCT.com
New VoIP (Voice over IP) Phone System Installed at Hill & Co. Real Estate
Hill & Co. Real Estate just completed a company wide installment of a new state of the art VoIP (Voice over IP) phone system. A brand new data network was put in place in all of its offices to facilitate this new technology. For this project Hill & Co. Real Estate chose to work with... - June 14, 2012 - Hill & Co. Real Estate
RE/MAX of Naperville Honored by RE/MAX Northern Illinois Network as 2011 Top Office for Closed Transactions and Sales Volume
RE/MAX of Naperville, 1200 Iroquois Commons, Naperville, Ill., was honored recently by the RE/MAX Northern Illinois real estate network for its outstanding 2011 sales. It was recognized as the network’s leading office for 2011 both in terms of real estate transactions closed and the total... - June 14, 2012 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
Davidson Realty Agent Suzy Evans Receives "Certified Negotiation Expert (CNE®)" Designation; Agents Who Receive Their CNE® Are in the Top 1% of All Agents Nationally
Davidson Realty, north Florida's leading residential real estate company, is pleased to announce Realtor Suzy Evans has received the prestigious CNE designation. - June 14, 2012 - The Neighborhoods of World Golf Village
Book a Brett/Robinson Condo and Enter to Win a Free Beach Vacation
It isn’t hard to argue that June is an ideal month for a beach vacation, but vacationers booking their June vacation in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach with Brett/Robinson will find even more incentive in the company’s Just June beach special. Booking a Gulf-front condo at a discount is... - June 14, 2012 - Brett Robinson
The Boulder Group Arranges Sale of a $68.7 million Walgreens Portfolio (9 Properties) on the East Coast
Randy Blankstein and Jimmy Goodman of The Boulder Group represented the seller, a private investment company, in the transaction. The buyer, a Midwest based institutional investment firm, was represented in-house. - June 13, 2012 - The Boulder Group
Hot Air Balloon Visits Vacation Bible School in Melbourne, FL
The kids had a wonderful time taking rides in the RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon this morning at Suntree United Methodist Church as well as have the opportunity to learn all about the Hot Air Balloons. - June 13, 2012 - RE/MAX Elite
Empire Capital of America Announces Strategic Plan to Allow Equipment Leasing Regardless of Credit History
A growing company in commercial leasing, Empire Capital of America is working with financially strapped small businesses to help provide the capital those clients’ need. - June 13, 2012 - Empire Capital of America
Cresa Milwaukee Welcomes Paul Galbraith
As a Senior Vice President at Cresa, Paul will lead the Milwaukee Office's Industrial and Manufacturing Practice Group. - June 13, 2012 - Cresa - Madison
Mercantile Capital Corporation Provides Commercial Real Estate Loan in Saco, ME Worth Over $2.9 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 XL Soccer World Saco, LLC recently for $2,930,000 in total project costs. - June 12, 2012 - Mercantile Capital Corporation
UK Letting Agency Releases New Service for the Modern Market
Dwell Leeds – a recently formed forward-thinking web-based Letting Agency from Leeds – have announced the launch of a new service. - June 12, 2012 - Dwell Leeds
The Ballen Group, Las Vegas Real Estate Team, Welcomes Sheli Miller as General Manager
Sheli Miller of Keller Williams Realty Las Vegas, Accepts the General Manager Position with The Ballen Group, an award winning Real Estate Team in Las Vegas, Nevada. - June 11, 2012 - Ballen Brands
2012 Victory for Vets Sunset Ride to Benefit Operation: Coming Home
Triangle Victory Riders And Triangle Veterans Association to Host Fundraiser to Build New Home for Disabled Veteran on Saturday, June 16. - June 10, 2012 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Social Media Contest Pulls Heartstrings RE/MAX Names First Weekly “What Moves You?” Winner
The first weekly winner in the RE/MAX “What Moves You?” contest is Roger Blackwell, of Lombard, IL for his story and photo entitled “My Wife Moves Me.” Roger has won an Apple gift card worth $750 and a chance to win a Grand Prize of $10,000. - June 10, 2012 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
First Valuation Hires Jacob Bohan as National Sales Executive
As the company continues to grow its First Valuation brand after rebranding less than one year ago, Bohan will be a crucial component on the sales team with his extensive background in the commercial real estate market. - June 10, 2012 - First Valuation
TheKleerTeam Has Sold Its 3rd Multi-Million Dollar Trump Hollywood Condo to German Buyer
TheKleerTeam, one of Fortune International Realty and Greater Miami's Top Luxury Condo Specialists, just sold a highly-demanded Steven G designed model residence at Trump Hollywood, a signature Oceanfront Luxury Condominium. - June 10, 2012 - The Kleer Team - Fortune International Realty
Cork and Pig Tavern Coming to Parks Legado Town Center
Cork and Pig Tavern will open a new location at Parks Legado Town Center in Odessa this fall. The original Cork and Pig Tavern located in San Angelo, Texas is the brain-child of chefs/owners: Felipe Armenta, John Nestor and Virginia Dalbeck, three long time friends who got their start with... - June 09, 2012 - Epperson Company
Husband-and-Wife Broker/Owners of RE/MAX Experts in Buffalo Grove Earn Top Honor from RE/MAX Northern Illinois Real Estate Network
Andee Hausman and Jay Blessent, owners of RE/MAX Experts in Buffalo Grove, Ill., earned one of the top honors given out at the RE/MAX Northern Illinois 35th annual awards ceremony. They were named 2011 Broker/Owners of the Year, Single Office, Suburbs. It is the second time in their careers that... - June 09, 2012 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
New Property Management Options for Rental Home Owners in DE
Information on property management for single family homes in Delaware. - June 09, 2012 - Propertymanagementdelaware.com
Shodeen Introduces New Floor Plans, Neighborhoods and Move-in Ready Homes at Mill Creek in Geneva
Big changes are underway at Mill Creek, the master-planned, golf course community in Geneva, where Shodeen Residential is rolling out fresh single-family home designs and opening new neighborhoods to provide homebuyers with a greater variety of choices. - June 08, 2012 - Shodeen Homes
Famed Performer Luis Miguel Parts with Miami Penthouse
Luis Miguel's downtown Miami penthouse condominium at Jade Brickell on Biscayne Bay has been sold after spending approximately four months on the market. The unique residence, which was custom designed so it could be converted into an entertainment space, offers expansive views of the Atlantic... - June 08, 2012 - The Kleer Team - Fortune International Realty
Miami Real Estate Firm Lists Least-Expensive Home on Palm Island
The KleerTeam puts 6,000-square-foot on the market for $799,000. - June 08, 2012 - The Kleer Team - Fortune International Realty
Mercantile Capital Corporation Provides Commercial Real Estate Loan for Hotel in Roslyn, New York
Mercantile Capital Corporation, which ranks as one of the nation’s leading providers of U.S. SBA 504 loans for small business owners, recently closed a commercial loan for Roslyn Claremont Hotel. - June 08, 2012 - Mercantile Capital Corporation
Broker/Owner of RE/MAX 1st Service in Homer Glen Wins Technology Award from RE/MAX Northern Illinois Real Estate Network
Kathy O'Radnik, broker/owner of RE/MAX 1st Service in Homer Glen, Ill., received a key technology award during the RE/MAX Northern Illinois real estate network’s 35th annual awards ceremony held April 27. The event honors RE/MAX affiliates in northern Illinois who have achieved outstanding... - June 08, 2012 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
Local Company Focuses on Getting People Mentally Tough
Lk13 Development & Coaching has recently partnered with Steve Siebold, to provide mental toughness coaching to Sales Executives and management teams in companies looking to improve their financial results. - June 08, 2012 - Lk13 Development & Coaching
Christie's International Real Estate Strengthens Position in the Caribbean with New Affiliate in the French West Indies
Carimo Real Estate Joins Leading International Network of Real Estate Brokers Specializing in the Marketing and Sale of High-Value Properties - June 08, 2012 - Christie's International Real Estate
Associate Realtor Sarah Long Joins Cannon Realty & Associates
Another Great Move – Sarah Long Joins Cannon Realty & Associates of The Woodlands, Texas. - June 07, 2012 - Cannon Realty & Associates
Ranger Retail Partners Exclusive Tenant Representative for Chuck E. Cheese’s to Open Multiple Stores in Rio Grande Valley This Year
Ranger Retail Partners, a Dallas-based retail real estate brokerage company, announces the opening of three Chuck E. Cheese’s restaurants in Texas’ Rio Grande Valley this year. CEC Entertainment, Inc., based in Irving, Texas, plans to open Chuck E. Cheese’s in Harlingen, Weslaco... - June 07, 2012 - Ranger Retail Partners
RE/MAX Fidelity Opens on Chicago’s Northwest Side with Focus on Avondale, Hermosa and Belmont Cragin
Angel and Antonio Aguilar recently opened RE/MAX Fidelity at 2137 N. Cicero Ave. on Chicago’s Northwest Side. In doing so, they started with a simple but important goal: To provide superior real estate services to a very important segment of the city, the adjoining neighborhoods of Hermosa,... - June 07, 2012 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
WNC Closes $50 Million California Affordable Housing Fund
California fund encompasses eight apartment properties with 445 units in seven counties. - June 07, 2012 - WNC & Associates, Inc.
RE/MAX Presents Key Awards to Two at Rolling Meadows Office for Technology and Philanthropy
Broker/owner Basel Tarabein and sales associate Cindy Eich of RE/MAX At Home in Rolling Meadows, Ill., picked up key awards at the 35th annual RE/MAX awards ceremony. Eich was honored with the Humanitarian Award, while Tarabein earned the Alpha Tester Award. - June 07, 2012 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
Coral Shores Realty Welcomes Realtor Jason Ruiz to Their Team
Realtor Jason Ruiz joins Coral Shores Realty in Plantation Florida - June 07, 2012 - Coral Shores Realty
Realtor Art Hoelderlin Teams with Coral Shores Realty in Plantation Florida
Specializing in the Coconut Creek and surrounding areas, Art Hoelderlin expressed he truly loves seeing his client’s happiness and joy as they receive the keys to their new homes. Mr. Hoelderlin has practiced real estate for over 10 years and has brought his experience and passion to Coral... - June 07, 2012 - Coral Shores Realty
Mercantile Capital Corporation Finances Commercial Real Estate Project in Morgan Hill, CA for Over $2.2 Million
Mercantile Capital Corporation, a leading provider of U.S. SBA 504 loans for small business owners who want to acquire their own facilities, closed a commercial loan for Pan Pacific RV Centers, Inc. for $2,200,00 in total project costs. - June 07, 2012 - Mercantile Capital Corporation
Realty World Real Estate Center Grand Opening Party
It proved to be nothing short of jubilate on Thursday as Realtors®, family, friends, and colleagues joined the festivities surrounding the inauguration of Realty World® Real Estate Center’s new Kendall location. Though the firm has been operating for over 4 years now, it seemed... - June 07, 2012 - Realty World Real Estate Center
Lincoln Property Company Appointed Court Receiver of Historic Grunow Memorial Medical Center
Phoenix-based Lincoln Property Company Announces Receivership Assignment for 55,000 Square Foot Medical Center. - June 06, 2012 - Lincoln Property Company
Century 21 Future Builders States the Mortgage Debt Relief Act Expires, and Distressed Homeowner's Are Running Out of Time
St. Clair, Macomb, MI distressed homeowners will soon no longer be able to take advantage of the Mortgage Debt Relief Act. - June 06, 2012 - Century 21 Future Builders, Pamela Smith
Sherry Owens Joins KW Luxury Homes by Keller Williams on El Paseo
Sherry Owens, formerly of MTV and Dunn & Bradstreet joins KW Luxury Homes by Keller Williams on El Paseo in Palm Desert, CA. - June 06, 2012 - Doug Balog Keller Williams
Taycor Financial Partner, Spray Foam Systems, Rolls Out a Full Line of New Spray Foam Rigs for Summer 2012
Designed with the contractor in mind to make spraying foam simple and easy. - June 06, 2012 - Taycor Financial
Paragon Commercial Bank Names Mark Bolash Senior Vice President and Client Development Officer
12-Year Industry Veteran Responsible for Treasury Management, Business Development - June 06, 2012 - Paragon Bank
Omnicroft Property Management Now Announces a Comprehensive Property Management Plan
Kent based property management company, Omnicroft now announces a comprehensive plan that covers individual leasehold and freehold property owners, flat management companies, and landlords. - June 06, 2012 - Omnicroft Property Management Ltd
Elevate ROI Announces Successful Turnaround and Repositioning of Underperforming Multi-Family Asset in Dallas, Texas
Elevate ROI today announced that it has achieved success in the turn around and repositioning of a 200 unit multi-family asset in Dallas, Texas. The property was built in 1998 and is located in an attractive multi-family neighborhood with strong market fundamentals and direct access to local transportation. The location is further enhanced by major retail, entertainment, employment and office developments nearby. - June 05, 2012 - Elevate ROI
Renter Nation Critical of Spike TV's "World's Worst Tenants"
Group says TV show perpetuates negative image of renters. - June 04, 2012 - Media Demographics, Inc.
The Ballen Group, Las Vegas Short Sale Specialists Launch a New Short Sale Tool for Nevada
The Ballen Group, Las Vegas Short Sale Specialists, announce the use of a new Short Sale or Stay Calculator to help Nevada Homeowners in their Short Sale Decisions. - June 03, 2012 - Ballen Brands
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. Hires Tom Stewart as Director of Workers’ Compensation Renewals
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. (AUI) has hired a new Director of Workers’ Compensation Renewals, Tom Stewart. Tom is a workers’ compensation insurance company executive with 25 years industry experience. He comes to AUI from Highland Risk Services where he was executive vice president. - June 03, 2012 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.
Elaine Zacka Joins RE/MAX Realty Group South Office in Fort Myers, Florida
RE/MAX Realty Group is proud to announce that Elaine Zacka has joined the Fort Myers South office. - June 02, 2012 - REMAX Realty Group South
Lincoln Property Company Hires Six New Employees
New Staff Announced in Lincoln Property Company's Desert West Region Property Management Division - June 02, 2012 - Lincoln Property Company
Mercantile Capital Corporation and Plaza Bank Provide Financing for Pre-School in Culver City, CA for Over $2.4 Million
Mercantile Capital Corp, a leading provider of U.S. SBA 504 loans for small business owners, joined with Plaza Bank to close a commercial financing package for Branches Atelier recently for $2,474,000 in total project costs. - June 02, 2012 - Mercantile Capital Corporation