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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
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
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
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
Kanu Signs Contract Extension with the First Group
Nigerian Star Helps Launch the One Kempinski Abuja - January 20, 2012 - The First Group
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
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
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
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
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
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
Green Light for $160M Waverley Park
Gold Coast City Council has approved Devine Communities application for a $160m new residential estate on the site of a former horse stud owned by Russ Hinze. The Waverley Park estate will be built on two parcels of land in Waverley Drive, Willow Vale, which Devine Communities is in the process of... - January 14, 2012 - Devine
Brett/Robinson Vacation Package Includes Music Fest Tickets and Accommodations
In just a few short months The Hangout Beach, Music and Arts Festival will return to Gulf Shores & Orange Beach. Brett/Robinson is making it easy to attend the 2012 event by offering a Hangout Music Festival vacation package. Many music festival attendees come from out of town, making... - January 14, 2012 - Brett Robinson
Lincoln Property Company Awarded Property Management Contract for Ahwatukee Mercado
The Desert West Regional office of Lincoln Property Company announced that it was recently selected to provide property management for Ahwatukee Mercado, a retail center in Phoenix. - January 14, 2012 - Lincoln Property Company
Taycor Financial Helps to Conserve Business Capital with Two Equipment Leasing Promotions
Taycor Financial announced this week two equipment leasing promotions to help businesses conserve capital while still getting the equipment they need. - January 14, 2012 - Taycor Financial
Jason & Scott Graves Team Earns Agent of the Month Honors @ Linda Craft & Team, Realtors®
The Graves Brothers, Jason and Scott Graves, have earned the Agent of the Month Honor from Linda Craft and Team, REALTORS®. The Graves Brothers joined Linda Craft and Team in 2010 as independent brokers. “Jason and Scott bring a unique combination of skills to our team, combining the... - January 14, 2012 - Linda Craft & Team Realtors
Dennis Yen Joins the Keller Williams Pasadena Market Center
Keller Williams welcomes Dennis Yen and his dynamic sales approach. - January 13, 2012 - Yen Homes at Keller Williams Realty
Owner Goes Green with Trees and Sheep in Costa Rica
The owner of a business that helps people to save money by finding the best real estate buyers agents decides to go green by growing trees and raising sheep in Costa Rica. - January 13, 2012 - SkyFor, Inc.
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Launches Program to Market High-End Homes to International Buyers
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, the Bay Area’s largest provider of real estate services, announced today that it has launched a new international marketing program focused on international investors looking to buy high-end homes in the United States. The initiative will market... - January 13, 2012 - Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
Chicago Real Estate Attorney Ranj Mohip Honored by SuperLawyers.com
Attorney Ranj Mohip was named a 2012 Rising Star by SuperLawyers.com, an honor given to just 2.5% of Illinois attorneys. - January 13, 2012 - Law Office of Ranj Mohip, LLC
Winter Woes: Burst Pipe the Most-Feared Home Emergency
The Soda Group offers advice on preventing one of the worst winter emergencies. - January 13, 2012 - The Soda Group
Supermarket Insurance Group Now Licensed in 23 States
With the recent addition of its agency licenses in Alabama, California, and Pennsylvania, Supermarket Insurance Group is now licensed in 23 states. Jeff Tennison, Vice President of Program Development/Risk Management, stated, “With the markets we currently represent, and the agencies... - January 12, 2012 - Supermarket Insurance Group
Jackson Hewitt® in Silver Spring Opens Doors for 2012 Tax Season
Nearly 6,500 Convenient Locations Nationwide Ready to Assist Taxpayers; For Quality, Accurate Tax Return Service, an Exceptional Client Experience and to Feel Tax Refund Joy, "Jackson Hewitt’s How You Do It!SM" - January 12, 2012 - Jackson Hewitt Tax Service - Four Corners
Meritage Management Reported That Salt Lake City Call Center™ was Instrumental in Driving Sales
Residential real estate firm Meritage Management reported that Salt Lake City Call Center™ was instrumental in driving a substantial increase in new leases over an eight-month period in 2011. From April through November 2011, Meritage Management’s total leads for 31 properties... - January 12, 2012 - Meritage Management
Brianne Drake, Realtor, Has Joined Keller Williams Realty Atlanta Partners
Brianne Drake, a real estate sales professional in Stockbridge, GA has joined the Keller Williams Realty Atlanta Partners Market Center. Originally from BHGRE Metro Brokers, Brianne has over 13 years of real estate experience. She offers specialized highly individualized customer service. She has... - January 12, 2012 - Keller Williams Realty Atlanta Partners, Brianne Drake
2012 Outlook on Key Mortgage Industry Hiring Trends from Drew Waterhouse, Managing Director of Hammerhouse
The transition to a purchase-oriented business model that will last for decades will fundamentally alter the industry and the careers of the people in the business. - January 12, 2012 - Hammerhouse LLC
Mercantile Capital Corporation Reports Record-Breaking 2011
Mercantile Capital Corporation, which recently opened new offices in the Old Florida National Bank building on Court Avenue in Downtown Orlando, reported it had a record-breaking year in 2011. Chris Hurn, chief executive officer at Mercantile Capital Corporation, said the eight year old firm... - January 12, 2012 - Mercantile Capital Corporation
Debbie Roth Joins RE/MAX Alliance Group in the Bradenton, Florida Office
Broker-Associate Debbie Roth, a Seasoned Real Estate Professional, Has Joined the RE/MAX Alliance Group Bradenton Office - January 12, 2012 - RE/MAX Alliance Group
Capital Commercial Real Estate LLC Brokers $1.2M Sale of Norwell, MA Professional Building to Andrew Gordon Insurance Co.
Capital Commercial Real Estate LLC and its Principal George Jamieson recently brokered the sale of a 13,000 SF office and retail building at 306 Washington Street in Norwell, MA. Andrew Gordon Insurance Co. of Norwell MA was the buyer and will relocate its firm from Norwell center to the new location occupying approximately half of the second floor office space. - January 12, 2012 - Capital Commercial Real Estate LLC
Local Realtor Brett Furman is One of the Few in America Successfully Selling Homes for Clients at Higher Market Price
Home sales throughout the state of Pennsylvania are down seven percent and national home sales are still struggling to rebound from the worst economic downturn in 34 years, but a local realtor is one of the few who is not only helping clients sell their homes faster than average, but also at higher... - January 12, 2012 - RE/MAX Classic