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Raleigh-Based Luxury Home Marketing Group Salutes Member Linda Lee’s Transition to Referrals - Linda Craft Comments
The Luxury Home Marketing Group congratulates member Linda Lee on a new move in her career. “After 30 plus years in Real Estate,” Lee noted, “I’ll always be a Realtor®. I’m carrying out a transition to focus now on consulting and real estate referrals through the... - January 28, 2012 - Linda Craft & Team Realtors
Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS® Mark Annual Team Advance Event: Focus on Personal/Professional Growth
Linda Craft & Team Realtors focused on personal and professional growth at the team’s annual Team Advance Event in mid-January, at the Crabtree Marriott in Raleigh. Consultant Jay Iszo, the Internet Doctor, was the team’s guest presenter and coordinated the full day of idea exchange... - January 28, 2012 - Linda Craft & Team Realtors
Majority Believe Middle Tennessee Commercial Real Estate Climate is Improving
Elections weigh heavy on the minds of Middle Tennessee’s commercial real estate community - January 28, 2012 - Southeast Venture
Southeast Venture's Healthspring Campus Named Office Development of the Year by NAIOP
The Nashville chapter of the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP) has named Southeast Venture’s HealthSpring MetroCenter office campus the 2012 Office Development of the Year. Additionally, Southeast Venture Principal Michael Finucane won the Industrial Lease of... - January 28, 2012 - Southeast Venture
Equipment Leasing Rates to Remain Low in Light of Bernanke Announcement
Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke announced Wednesday that interest rates are not likely to rise from their current record low until at least late 2014. The news came as an extension of nearly 18 months from the previous commitment to keep rates low until 2013. Since 2008, the Fed has attempted to... - January 28, 2012 - Taycor Financial
RE/MAX Plaza Expands by Adding Wauconda Brokerage
The RE/MAX Plaza brokerage chain recently grew to three offices after its broker/owner, Rob Schaid, purchased the existing RE/MAX office in the Lake County community of Wauconda, Ill. RE/MAX Plaza now operates offices in McHenry and Richmond, Ill., both in McHenry County, as well as the Wauconda... - January 27, 2012 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
Andrew Bers Completes Training in Luxury Market
Broker-Associate Andrew Bers of RE/MAX Alliance Group in Sarasota, Florida, Completes Institute for Luxury Home Marketing Course - January 27, 2012 - RE/MAX Alliance Group
Mercantile Capital Corporation Closes Commercial Real Estate Loan in Plymouth, MI Worth Over $2.4 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, provided a commercial real estate loan for Master Automatic Machine Company... - January 27, 2012 - Mercantile Capital Corporation
Luxury Home Prices Jump in Denver Metro Area, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Reports
Luxury home prices in the Denver Metro Area jumped 8 percent in December as the region’s high-end market remained strong at year-end, according to Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Colorado’s leading provider of luxury real estate services. The median sale price for a... - January 27, 2012 - Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
Linda Craft & Team’s Keith Knippenberg Earns 2011 “Atta-Boy” Award
Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS® announces the 2011 “Atta-Boy” award for service above and beyond the call of duty goes to Keith Knippenberg. “We award this honor for the person who most demonstrates helping other team members, above and beyond our normal... - January 27, 2012 - Linda Craft & Team Realtors
Raleigh-Based Luxury Home Marketing Group 2012 to Highlight Visibility, Opportunities - Linda Craft Comments
The Raleigh-based Luxury Home Marketing Group will focus on increased visibility for the organization and its clients’ homes in 2012. Strategies discussed include new social media outreach, and new takes on traditional methods of promoting homes the group represents. “When you are... - January 27, 2012 - Linda Craft & Team Realtors
Kim Crump Earns Rookie of the Year Honor at Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS®
Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS® announce that buyers’ agent Kim Crump has earned the Rookie of the Year honor for 2011. Crump joined the team early in 2011 and went to work right away. “This is not an award we present every year,” noted Linda Craft. “Kim earned this... - January 26, 2012 - Linda Craft & Team Realtors
Neal Communities Sponsors Palmetto Youth Center
Community Comes Together for 19th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Banquet - January 26, 2012 - Neal Communities of Southwest Florida, Inc.
Merjs Commercial Property Agent Offers the Opportunity to Let a Self-Contained Media Style Office in a Courtyard Development
To let from Merjs is a fully refurbished media style office space situated in a courtyard development, located in Goldney Road, London, W9. - January 26, 2012 - Merjs Charted Surveyors
Leadership SLO Appoints New Board Members and Foundation Chair
Dawna Davies of the Davies Company Real Estate Leads New Board in 2012 - January 26, 2012 - The Davies Company Real Estate
Global Healthcare Investment Trends to Launch in Istanbul
Top 10 Plus One Global Healthcare Trends book. - January 26, 2012 - PHM International, Inc.
Kwang Kim Joins RE/MAX Prestige
Andrew Armata, Broker/Owner of RE/MAX Prestige in Burlington, is pleased to announce that Kwan Kim has joined the real estate office as a sales associate. With 10 years of real estate experience, Kim provides real estate services to Middlesex County specializing in residential, multi-family and... - January 26, 2012 - RE/MAX Prestige
Dream Town Realty Welcomes 5 New Chicago Real Estate Agents in December
In December, Chicago real estate brokerage Dream Town Realty added five new members to its team of residential consultants. The new agents are David Romanoff, Matt Barnes, Nancy Lundquist, Mark Lemus and Andy Weber. - January 26, 2012 - Dream Town Realty
Malissa Butterfield Joins RE/MAX Prestige
Malissa Butterfield has joined RE/MAX Prestige as the newest member of this dynamic sales team. Butterfield brings to the office 7+ years of experience as a residential appraiser and more recently as a sales agent. Malissa is a proud member of The Foley Team. “My first responsibility is to... - January 26, 2012 - RE/MAX Prestige
St. Martin Team Joins RE/MAX Prestige
Gary St. Martin, a twenty five year veteran real estate agent doing business throughout the Merrimack Valley and Southern New Hampshire, has joined RE/MAX Prestige. The St. Martin Team, including Team Leader, Gary St. Martin, his partner, Colleen Murphy, as well as Eileen Barrett, Bette Galligan... - January 26, 2012 - RE/MAX Prestige
Cathy Clark Joins RE/MAX Prestige
Andrew Armata and Stacey Alcorn, Broker/Owners of RE/MAX Prestige in Groton, are pleased to announce that Cathy Clark has joined the real estate office as a sales associate. With 26 years of real estate experience, Clark provides real estate services to Middlesex and Worcester Counties... - January 26, 2012 - RE/MAX Prestige
GHA Communities Prove It's Possible to Succeed in Real Estate
Mario Gonzales, President of GHA Communities, announced today the opening of the sales office for his newest development, Chelsea Estates in Bermuda Dunes. Created by a partnership between GHA Communities, Westmount Properties, LLC, and Mark Benedetti, Chelsea is a community of just 27 luxurious... - January 26, 2012 - GHA Communities
TMS Funding Names Domenic Melillo VP of Wholesale Lending
TMS Funding, the wholesale residential lending channel of Total Mortgage Services, LLC, announced today the hiring of Domenic Melillo as Vice President of Wholesale Lending. Mr. Melillo joins TMS Funding with over 30 years of success in mortgage sales management, operations, strategic development,... - January 25, 2012 - Total Mortgage
Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS® Doug Muhle Offers Complete Wake County, 40 Lot Subdivision for Sale
Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS® announces that Investment Property Specialist Doug Muhle will offer a 40 lot subdivision located near the popular Wendell Country Club in Eastern Wake County. The subdivision, known as “The Woods of Blair Hills,” offers the builder community an... - January 25, 2012 - Linda Craft & Team Realtors
Union Holding Group Launches Additional Site cashforhousewestfield.com
Union Holding Group, a Union County New Jersey-based Real Estate Investment Company, has officially launched a new website cashforhousewestfield.com targeted at Westfield, NJ homeowners looking to sell their home to cash buyers. Chief Marketing Officer, Chris Consorte, said, “Property owners... - January 25, 2012 - Union Property Group
It’s Not Just Kids That Drown in Pools… Watch Your Dogs Too!
A warning and reminder to homeowners – swimming pools are dangerous for pets as well as kids – from leading homeowner advocacy group HomeSource. - January 25, 2012 - HomeSource Ltd
Christie's International Real Estate Strengthens Position with Expansion Into Oregon
Luxe Platinum Properties Joins Leading International Network of Real Estate Brokers Specializing in the Marketing and Sales of High-value Properties - January 25, 2012 - Christie's International Real Estate
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. Hires Three New Brokers, Adding to Its Property and Professional Practice Groups
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. (AUI) has increased its Brokerage division by hiring 3 new commercial brokers. Shane Holden, ARM joined the company on January 3, 2012. He comes to AUI with over 20 years of insurance and risk management experience in the retail agency, risk management and wholesale... - January 25, 2012 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.
RE/MAX Chairman: Look for Continued Housing Market Recovery in 2012
The end of 2011 brought good news on the nation's economic front, with unemployment in December falling to its lowest level in three years and the economy adding 200,000 jobs during the same month. Dave Liniger, chairman and co-founder of RE/MAX, said that the country's improving economic fortunes... - January 25, 2012 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
Foreclosures Surge in Manhattan in Q4 2011, But Are Down Everywhere Else in NYC
PropertyShark.com, a New York based property search and foreclosure listings website, released its quarterly report covering new scheduled foreclosure auctions in New York City for Q4 2011. Key Report Findings · NYC foreclosures recorded a sharp fall as a consequence of the bank... - January 24, 2012 - PropertyShark.com
New "Short Sale" and "Foreclosure" Real Estate Agent's Postcards from Flashcards, Inc. They Are a Great Way to Build Customer Sales.
Today, David Lenz, Flashcards founder and President announces new, "Short Sale" and "Foreclosure" postcards. "Effective inexpensive postcards are a great way for real estate agents to build their customer base and for Real estate owner/managers to recruit new agents." - January 24, 2012 - Flashcards, Inc
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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