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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
Executive Apartments Inc. Has Expanded Its Corporate, Lodging and Vacation Rentals
Executive Apartments Inc. has expanded its corporate, lodging and vacation rentals to include Washington DC, Arlington, VA and the National Capital Region. They recently added the Gramercy located in the heart of Pentagon City. This lodging company specializes in short-term and extended stays and... - June 02, 2012 - Executive Apartments Inc.
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
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
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
Lakefront Julia Morgan Designed Custom Estate Listed by Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage at $20 million
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, the leading provider of real estate services in the Sacramento-Tahoe region, announced today that the historic west shore "Bow Bay" estate, designed by legendary Hearst Castle architect Julia Morgan and former home to a Schilling spice and coffee... - June 02, 2012 - Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
Expertise Elevates New Real Estate Firm
Early success leads Denver area real estate firm to look for new agents and offices as it continues its growth. - June 02, 2012 - Rocky Mountain Real Estate Advisors
Christine Lempa of RE/MAX Suburban in Schaumburg Receives Rising Star Award
Christine Lempa, a sales associate at RE/MAX Suburban, 1310 N. Roselle Road, Schaumburg, Ill., was honored as a “Rising Star” at the annual RE/MAX Northern Illinois awards ceremony held in April. The Rising Star Award is given each year to a RE/MAX sales associate who has held a real... - June 02, 2012 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
Keller Williams Realty Reaches #1 in Tampa Bay Through Community-Focused Culture
The real estate agents of Keller Williams Realty have together become the number one ranked residential real estate company within 10 years of service in the Tampa Bay area. Keller Williams achieves such accomplishments through their culture of learning, giving, and community involvement. - June 01, 2012 - Keller Williams Realty Chadwick Group
The Miles & Smith Group, Real Estate Leaders in Kentucky
The Miles & Smith Real Estate Group with Keller Willams Realty was recently named the 4th top producing team in the Ohio Valley, and #1 in Kentucky. - June 01, 2012 - The Miles and Smith Real Estate Group
Cresa Raises Record Amount for Charity
Over $86,000 raised in support of 3 different charities - June 01, 2012 - Cresa - Madison
Broker Expands Executive Staff
While the rest of the Real Estate market is still recovering from the real estate downturn, one local Real Estate Broker continues to expand and grow. Real Estate Broker, Brett Furman is pleased to announce the hiring of Lisa Furman as Vice President of Marketing & Public Relations. Mrs. Furman... - June 01, 2012 - RE/MAX Classic
RE/MAX Names Northern Illinois Top 3 Commercial Individuals and Teams for 2011: Orland Park Team and Sycamore Agent Take 1st Place
The RE/MAX Northern Illinois real estate network recently honored its associates whose commercial property sales achievements in 2011 earned them coveted spots in the year-end Commercial Top Three. Each year, the network gives special recognition to its Top Three commercial individuals and Top... - June 01, 2012 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
Christie's International Real Estate Strengthens Position in California with Addition of New Affiliate in Coachella Valley
HK Lane Real Estate Joins Leading International Network of Real Estate Brokers Specializing in the Marketing and Sale of High-Value Properties - June 01, 2012 - Christie's International Real Estate
Nicholls Auction Marketing Group Announces the Auction of 10 Acres of Valuable Raw Land in Fairfax County, VA
Nicholls Auction Marketing Group, Inc., (www.nichollsauction.com) announces the auction of 10 acres of raw Fairfax County land - on June 15th at 11 am in Fairfax, VA. - June 01, 2012 - Nicholls Auction Marketing Group
Tania Ivey Real Estate Group/Keller Williams Realty Finds Major Banks Offering Cash Incentives to Avoid Foreclosures
Marc Cormier of Tania Ivey Real Estate Group/Keller Williams Realty notes that several major banks are currently offering cash incentives to homeowners delinquent in their mortgage payments, sending a letter through the mail with details and cash bonus offers for as much as $30,000. - June 01, 2012 - Tania Ivey Real Estate Group part of BHHS
Williamsburg Homes Sweeps All Categories at Home Builders Association of Maryland MAX Awards
Williamsburg Homes continues its “Maryland’s Award Winning Builder” winning streak by sweeping all major categories at the MAX 2011 Awards held at Martins West, on Thursday, May 17th. Receiving a total of six honors at the MAX 2011 Maryland Awards of Excellence adds to Williamsburg’s incredible run as “Maryland’s Award Winning Builder” having received First Place honors for the 28th consecutive year – an achievement unmatched among Maryland builders. - May 31, 2012 - Williamsburg Homes
Empire Access MLS and Greater Hudson Valley MLS Merge
Empire Access MLS and Greater Hudson Valley MLS Merge to become “Hudson Gateway Multiple Listing Service” - May 31, 2012 - Hudson Gateway Association of Realtors
Houston Municipal Jury Facility Wins Top Honors for Construction
Hoar Construction Earns National Pyramid Award from Associated Builders and Contractors for Harris County Jury Assembly Plaza - May 31, 2012 - Hoar Construction LLC
Mike McNamara, Manager of RE/MAX Realty Group of Fort Myers Presented with the RE/MAX Hall of Fame Award
Mike McNamara, Manager for RE/MAX Realty Group South Office in Fort Myers, Florida has just been awarded the prestigious Hall of Fame Award from RE/MAX headquarters in Denver, Colorado. - May 31, 2012 - REMAX Realty Group South
Ron Cika of Coral Shores Invited to Top 50 Broker Summit
On June 21, 2012 Florida Realtors will host a one day summit in Tallahassee at the Florida Capitol and Governor’s Club. Ron Cika of Coral Shores Realty is among this elite top 50 guest list. - May 31, 2012 - Coral Shores Realty
Paragon Commercial Bank Names Jessica Kerr Collins Vice President and Client Development Officer
Nine-Year Industry Veteran Responsible for Client Deposits and Business Development - May 31, 2012 - Paragon Bank