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Tracy Seider Wins WCR Humanitarian Award
Tracy Seider of RE/MAX Alliance Group Wins Humanitarian Award from Women's Council of Realtors in Sarasota, Florida - January 24, 2012 - RE/MAX Alliance Group
511-Unit Port St. Lucie Storage Facility Changes Hands
Storage West, a 65,411-square-foot, 511-unit residential storage facility located at 525 SW South Macedo Blvd., changed hands for $3.1 million earlier this week. - January 23, 2012 - NAI Southcoast
A Newly Formed Company SBA LOAN AND DISASTER RELIEF is Actively Assisting Companies Affected by Declared Disasters by Processing Economic Injury Disaster Loans for Them
Due to the record number of disasters that occurred last year and continuing into this year there are SBA Disaster Loans available in most states of the country. While the property damage and home loan programs available after a disaster are well known the SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan for companies is little known. - January 23, 2012 - SBA LOAN AND DISASTER RELIEF
Buyers’ Agent Muriel Bijeau Earns Agent of the Year Honor at Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS® for 2011
Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS® announces that buyers’ agent Muriel Bijeau has earned the Agent of the Year honor for 2011. Bijeau was a frequent winner of the competitive Agent of the Month contest, and secured the Agent of the Year title by closing nearly 30 homes. “Muriel has... - January 23, 2012 - Linda Craft & Team Realtors
Sharon "Queeney" Weintz Joins Valore Group- Real Estate Agent Palm Beach
A Top Luxury Palm Beach Realtor for over 9 years and the daughter of Palm Beach legend, Helene Tuchbreiter, boasts a vast array of credentials joins thriving Palm Beach real Estate firm Valore Group. - January 22, 2012 - Valore Group | Palm Beach Real Estate
Rhonda Eickbush Joins Real Living Team Advantage in Columbus, IN
Realtor Rhonda Eickbush has joined Real Living Team Advantage. She was formerly a multi-million dollar producing agent with Prudential Indiana Realty. With 9 years of experience in real estate, Eickbush is focused on providing exceptional service to her clients. She is familiar with the local... - January 22, 2012 - Real Living Team Advantage
Shibu Baby John Handed Over Sichermove Newspaper to CREDAI President
Sichermove released the first edition of its newspaper on Jan 16th 2011 at Le-Meridian hotel, Kochi. The function was inaugurated and presided over by Honourable Minister Mr.Shibu Baby John. The presence and speech of Mr. Moncy Joseph MLA and Mr.Hibi Eden MLA made the function amiable. The... - January 22, 2012 - Sichermove
May Aston of RE/MAX Alliance Group Ranks Number One in Transactions in Manatee County, Florida
Realtor May Aston Ranks Number One in Transactions in 2011 in the Manatee Association of Realtors - January 22, 2012 - RE/MAX Alliance Group
Keller Williams Realty's Englewood, Florida, Office Awarded Keller Williams Franchise
Newly Remodeled Englewood, Florida, Office Awarded Franchise as a Keller Williams Market Center - January 22, 2012 - Keller Williams Realty Sarasota-Lakewood Ranch
Joe Shimer Joins RE/MAX Prestige
Andrew Armata, Broker/Owner of RE/MAX Prestige in Chelmsford, is pleased to announce that Joseph E. Shimer has joined the real estate office as a sales associate. With 26 years of real estate experience, Shimer provides real estate services to Massachusetts and New Hampshire, specializing in... - January 22, 2012 - RE/MAX Prestige
Kim Stephens of RE/MAX Alliance Group Ranks Number One in Venice, Florida, in 2011
Broker-Associate Kim Stephens Ranks Number One in Venice, Florida, with a Total Volume of $12.6 Million in 2011. - January 22, 2012 - RE/MAX Alliance Group
PJ Mercier Joins RE/MAX Prestige
PJ Mercier has joined RE/MAX Prestige as the newest member of this dynamic sales team. Mercier brings to the office 15 years of experience in real estate and the land development field working as a land surveyor and environmental specialist throughout Massachusetts. “My first responsibility... - January 22, 2012 - RE/MAX Prestige
Richard Anctil Joins RE/MAX Prestige
Andrew Armata broker/owner of RE/MAX Prestige in Dracut, is pleased to announce that Dick Anctil has joined the real estate office as a sales associate. With 9 years of real estate experience, Anctil provides real estate services to Massachusetts and New Hampshire, specializing in residential,... - January 22, 2012 - RE/MAX Prestige
Neal Communities Helps Sponsor Manatee County Fair -- Rock-It the Robot Returns to the Midway
Neal Communities Continues Its Support of One of Manatee County's Most Cherished Traditions - January 22, 2012 - Neal Communities of Southwest Florida, Inc.
The Boulder Group Arranges Sale of an Advance Auto Parts Property in Machesney Park, Illinois (Rockford MSA)
Randy Blankstein and Jimmy Goodman of The Boulder Group represented the seller, an Illinois developer, in the transaction. The buyer was a California based private investment firm. - January 21, 2012 - The Boulder Group
Specialized Real Estate Firm Focusing on Chinese Market
Rubina Real Estate announced this week their deep interest in bringing overseas investors to invest in Real Estate in Berlin, focusing on Chinese investors. The company offers residential and commercial properties in Germany, specialized in Berlin residential properties. Rubina Real Estate GmbH... - January 21, 2012 - Rubina Real Estate
Ashton Woods Homes Announces Vina Solana Exclusive VIP Presales Interest List; Offering 11 of 31 Private Lots in a Community Catering to Custom Homebuyers
Ashton Woods Homes, a premiere builder of eco-friendly and energy-efficient new homes, today announced the opening of their VIP Presales Interest List; offering first choice of exclusive home sites in the Vina Solana community in Chandler, Arizona. Headquartered in Atlanta Georgia, Ashton Woods... - January 21, 2012 - Ashton Woods Homes
Ashton Woods Now Puts New Homes in Prospective Buyers’ Hands – Literally New Superheroes Campaign Touts Smartphone App, Home Buying "Tools"
Ashton Woods Homes, a premiere builder of eco-friendly and energy-efficient new homes recently announced the launch of their new “Super Homes for Super People” marketing campaign which includes a state-of-the-art smartphone app, superheroes-style comic book and other edgy collateral... - January 21, 2012 - Ashton Woods Homes
InternScout Partners with Taycor Financial to Create International Business Exchange Program
Taycor Financial has announced the launch of an international internship program in partnership with InternScout. The program will focus on postgraduate as well as current university level students studying business, finance, or marketing. InternScout, one of the leading placement agencies in the... - January 21, 2012 - Taycor Financial
Enhanced LA Property Management Services Promoted to Local Building Owners at TDIPropertiesInc.com
Los Angeles property management company TDI Properties is currently promoting its enhanced range of building management and leasing services for building owners, from in-house building repairs to tenant evaluation. - January 21, 2012 - TDI Properties Inc
Mercantile Capital Corporation Finances Storage Center in Tallahassee, FL Through Commercial Real Estate Loan Worth Over $6.7 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 FSR Leasing Group, LLC dba Storage Center at Southwood recently for $6,708,000 in total project costs. - January 21, 2012 - Mercantile Capital Corporation
Floridians: Pinellas County Extension Launched Sustainable Floridians Master Volunteer Program as Reported by a Pinellas County Short Sale Realtor
Pinellas County Short Sale Realtor Shares About Sustainable Floridians Master Volunteer Program. - January 21, 2012 - Pinellas County Short Sale Realtor
Banks and Wisconsin Realtors Turn to Home Staging Franchise to Help Sell Madison Foreclosures
Home staging company, Showhomes of Madison, helps Wisconsin realtors and banks sell Madison foreclosures through providing a live-in home manager and home staging services. - January 21, 2012 - Showhomes Naperville
The Commercial Real Estate Market in New York City Sees $24 Billion in Sales in 2011, Up 32% Y-o-Y
With over $24 billion in sales, the commercial real estate market in New York City saw a sharp recovery in 2011 from its recessionary lows, up 32% over 2010, and up a staggering 193% over 2009, according to an analysis released by PropertyShark. The market had a solid performance throughout the... - January 20, 2012 - PropertyShark.com
Alliance Hospitality Selected to Operate the 156-Suite Comfort Suites Atlanta Downtown Convention Center
Alliance Hospitality, a Raleigh, North Carolina based hospitality management company will operate the Comfort Suites Atlanta Downtown Convention Center in Atlanta, Georgia. - January 20, 2012 - Alliance Hospitality
Neal Communities Celebrates Record Breaking Success in 2011
Neal Communities celebrated an outstanding year -- 2011 was one of the best years in company history. - January 20, 2012 - Neal Communities of Southwest Florida, Inc.
RE/MAX Prestige Agent Karen King Earns Hall of Fame Award
Karen King with RE/MAX Prestige, has recently been presented with the RE/MAX Hall of Fame Award, which honors successful agents who have earned more than $1 million in commissions during their careers with the company. In 2009, only 16 percent of all RE/MAX Affiliates earned this prestigious... - January 20, 2012 - RE/MAX Prestige
8z Real Estate Launches Two New Neighborhood Websites in January for Bradburn in Westminster and Westgate in Lakewood
8z Real Estate launched BradburnPulse.com and WestgatePulse.com in January 2012. These two websites provide hyperlocal news to neighbors and potential homebuyers in Westminster's Bradburn neighborhood and Lakewood's Westgate neighborhood. - January 20, 2012 - 8z Real Estate
Gary Coker Joins Keller Williams Realty Sarasota-Lakewood Ranch in Florida
Real estate agent Gary Coker Joins Keller Williams Realty with 24 years of customer service management. - January 20, 2012 - Keller Williams Realty Sarasota-Lakewood Ranch
SkySlope Employees Find Work Almost Better Than Home
Fun can be addicting and the latest real estate transaction management platform, SkySlope has just moved to a new location and created an environment employees love. - January 20, 2012 - SkySlope
Kanu Signs Contract Extension with the First Group
Nigerian Star Helps Launch the One Kempinski Abuja - January 20, 2012 - The First Group
Merjs Commercial Property Agent Announces the Appointment of a New Graduate Surveyor
Merjs are extremely pleased to announce the appointment of a new member to their Agency Department. - January 19, 2012 - Merjs Charted Surveyors
Meritage Management Announce Mitch Merchant as CFO
Meritage Management announces that, effective immediately, Eric Marchant has been appointed to the full time position of Chief Financial Officer of the Company. - January 19, 2012 - Meritage Management
The Serena Group of Keller Williams Realty of Manatee Welcomes a New Agent to the Team
The Serena Group, a team of 7 full time agents serving the Bradenton, Sarasota, Manatee and Sarasota areas of Florida, is pleased to announce the addition of Selling Agent, Scott Marohn to the team. - January 19, 2012 - The Serena Group
Jane Becker of Keller Williams Realty Greater Worcester is Appointed to Massachusetts Association of Realtors Mediation Committee
Jane Becker has agreed to serve on the Mediation Committee for the 2012 calendar year. She has been selected from hundreds of requests among their nearly 19,000 members for this important role and her willingness to devote valuable time and effort is appreciated by a grateful Leadership Team, by... - January 19, 2012 - Home Team AdvantEdge Keller Williams
Mercantile Capital Corporation Provides Commercial Real Estate Loan in New Orleans, LA Worth Over $1 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 Industrial Products Limited, LLC recently for $1,030,000 in total project costs. - January 19, 2012 - Mercantile Capital Corporation
Robert Serena Earns NAR Short Sales and Foreclosure Certification
Buyers and Sellers Benefit from REALTOR® Expertise in Distressed Sales. Robert Serena has earned his SFR (Short Sales and Foreclosure Resource) REALTOR designation/ certification. - January 19, 2012 - The Serena Group
Hammerhouse, LLC Releases Results of Annual Originator Survey
Originators Seek to Work with “Best-in-Class” Lenders. - January 19, 2012 - Hammerhouse LLC
Cabo San Lucas Mexico Real Estate Information – Free MLS Access, Market Analysis, Just-Listed Notification
The most comprehensive source for Cabo San Lucas Mexico Real Estate Information including Real Estate Listings, MLS Access, and Free Market Analysis is now available at http://loscabosagents.com. - January 19, 2012 - Century21 Paradise Properties
Alexis LeRoy Joins Keller Williams Realty Sarasota-Lakewood Ranch in Florida
Third-generation real estate agent focuses on new construction, first-time buyers and short sales in Manatee and Sarasota Counties - January 19, 2012 - Keller Williams Realty Sarasota-Lakewood Ranch
Meritage Management Announces Initiative to Assist Asian-Americans
Meritage Management (Meritage, http://www.meritagemanagement.com), a national residential mortgage investment and banking firm, today announced a new initiative to assist Asian-Americans in more easily gaining access to commercial finance and achieving the dream of home ownership. - January 19, 2012 - Meritage Management
Top City Agent, Hasani Steele, Joins RE/MAX Premier Properties on Chicago’s Gold Coast
Hasani Steele, one of the top-producing Chicago real estate agents, has joined RE/MAX Premier Properties on Chicago’s Gold Coast. - January 18, 2012 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
New Year Offers New Opportunity for Financially Strapped Homeowners to Reach Out and Redirect Their Lives
“Millions and millions of homeowners in the United States spent 2011 under a cloud of uncertainty caused by missed payments on an unmanageable mortgage,” said Donna Tashjian from Keller Williams. The message to financially strapped homeowners in the Western Michigan market: “the... - January 18, 2012 - Donna Tashjian
The Boulder Group Publishes 4th Quarter Net Lease Market Research Report
Net lease property cap rates compressed across the board according to a new report from The Boulder Group - January 18, 2012 - The Boulder Group
Community Haven Receives Donations from Sarasota County Real Estate Agency & Title Company
Community Haven for Adults and Children with Disabilities, a local non-profit service provider receives donations from Riddell Law Group and Generous Property. - January 17, 2012 - Generous Property
Hotel Galvez Invites Couples to Renew Vows During Wedding Vow Renewal Valentine’s Weekend
Hotel Galvez & Spa is offering a Romantic Rendezvous weekend featuring a Wedding Vow Renewal on Valentine’s Day weekend, Feb. 10-12, 2012. Couples are invited to renew their vows at 11 a.m. on Sat, Feb. 11 and participate in Mardi Gras! Galveston. - January 17, 2012 - Mitchell Historic Properties
The Continental Group Presents Free Condo Association Seminars in Miami Beach, Hollywood and Fort Lauderdale
The Continental Group (TCG) is offering three free seminars discussing “Maintenance Issues in Buildings 20 Years and Older,” in South Florida for Condominium Board and Committee Members on Jan. 19th, 25th and 26th. - January 17, 2012 - Continental Group
Attractive Prices and Mild Weather Help Generate Brisk December Housing Sales Across Chicago Area
Aided by attractive prices, low interest rates and mild autumn weather that made late-season home shopping more pleasant than usual, the residential segment of the metropolitan Chicago real estate market closed 2011 with a solid month of sales. Home sales in the seven-county area totaled 6,010... - January 15, 2012 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
Brian Pearl Earns Prestigious Designation to Help Homeowners in Danger of Foreclosure
Brian Pearl of The Agency FL Real Estate in Boca Raton, FL has earned the prestigious Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE) designation, having completed extensive training in foreclosure avoidance and short sales. This is invaluable expertise to offer at a time when the area is ravaged by... - January 15, 2012 - The Agency FL Real Estate
Lori Ballen with Keller Williams Realty Las Vegas Fills Room for Real Estate Internet Marketing Class
Lori Ballen, Mega Agent of The Ballen Group with Keller Williams Realty Las Vegas completes a full day Internet Lead Generation Class for Real Estate Agents. - January 15, 2012 - Ballen Brands