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Kenco Selects Preferred Realtor for the Metropolitan West Palm Beach in CityPlace
Kenco Communities has selected Douglas Drake of Valore Group Real Estate as the preferred realtor for the Metropolitan West Palm Beach in CityPlace. - January 11, 2012 - Valore Group | Palm Beach Real Estate
Total Mortgage Services Names Neil Bader to Lead Retail Origination Channel
Industry veteran named National Retail Sales Manager to help build expanding nationwide retail lending channel. - January 11, 2012 - Total Mortgage
HOA Website Designer – HOAConnections – Announces the Launch of Their Facebook Page
HOA Website Start-up, HOAConnections, entered the fray of social media today, when it announced the debut of its Fan Page on Facebook. - January 11, 2012 - HOAConnections Inc.
Meritage Management Announce Four New Associates
Meritage Management, a Utah company, is excited to announce it has added four new associations to its diverse Salt Lake City client base. - January 11, 2012 - Meritage Management
BLU Realty Group Officially Joins Forces with Senior VP Vince Rocco to Open Riverside Blvd. Office
Senior VP Vince Rocco, has officially left his post with Halstead Property to join BLU Realty Group as a Managing Partner and head the opening of BLU Realty's second office at 120 Riverside Boulevard. Second office to feature new team of seasoned agents and BLU Café by Tavalon. - January 11, 2012 - BLU Realty Group
Kim Crump Earns Certified Short-Sale Buyer Certification at Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS®
Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS® Buyer’s Agent Kim Crump has earned the prestigious Certified Short-Sale Specialist Certification, indicating her depth of knowledge helping with the short sale process for home buyers. “Our team has a significant amount of education in short-sales,... - January 11, 2012 - Linda Craft & Team Realtors
Washington, D.C., Atlanta Home Owners Enjoy Twice as Much Living Space as New York City Home Owners
According to an analysis by PropertyShark.com of 20 major U.S. Cities, home owners in Washington, D.C., Atlanta and Austin are enjoying on average the most living space. PropertyShark is a NY-based property search and foreclosure listings website. The average home size in Washington, D.C. is 2,237... - January 10, 2012 - PropertyShark.com
Jason Feinman Joins RE/MAX Prestige
Jason Feinman has joined the team of RE/MAX Prestige based out of Freehold, NJ. He is proud to serve the Jersey Shore and surrounding areas of both Monmouth and Ocean Counties. - January 10, 2012 - Jason Feinman of RE/MAX Prestige
Operations Management Veteran Launches Estate Sale Service Firm
Local family owned business strives to take the worry out of estate liquidation. Christopher Hill today announced the formation of Hill's Estate Services LLC, a new estate services firm specializing in estate liquidation. The concept behind Hill's Estate Services LLC originated one day after its... - January 10, 2012 - Hill's Estate Services LLC
RealOrganized, Inc. Upgrades RealtyJuggler Real Estate Software and Adds New Training Options
RealtyJuggler Real Estate Software has been upgraded with over 65 customer-requested new enhancements. Additionally, three new video tutorials are available, an online Webinar is offered, and new one-on-one training is now available. - January 09, 2012 - RealOrganized, Inc.
Lucas Fox International Properties Expand Portfolio with New Commercial Property Services
Lucas Fox International Properties today announce the launch of their new Commercial & Investment Property Services and appoint Aimar Valls Ribas as the new department head. - January 09, 2012 - Lucas Fox International Properties
Mandalay Villas Awarded “Highly Commended” at the 2011 Thanachart Bank Thailand Property Awards
The 2009 Best Villa Development (Samui) winner is awarded in third consecutive year with completion of the Mandalay Villas project. - January 09, 2012 - Mandalay Samui Developments & Consultancy
Davidson Realty Presents Free Couponing Seminar in St. Augustine's World Golf Village
Amy Pomar of Jacksonville's The Coupon Group with the guest speaker for the Davidson Speaker Series on Jan. 26. - January 09, 2012 - The Neighborhoods of World Golf Village
Jill Berg of Sarasota, Florida, Earns OICP Certification
RE/MAX Alliance Group Associate Jill Berg Earns OwnAmerica Investment Certification - January 09, 2012 - RE/MAX Alliance Group
Capital Residential Announces Opening of New Norwell MA Real Estate Office
Capital Residential Real Estate relocates to new headquarters in Norwell MA to accommodate the growing firm and its expanding brokerage and advisory services provided to home buyers and sellers throughout the South Shore of Boston. - January 09, 2012 - Capital Residential Real Estate
Western and Work Retailer Boot Barn Opens a New Store in Medford Oregon
Boot Barn opens a new location at the Bear Creek Plaza in Medford, OR. The new store is located next to T.J. Maxx and offers a large selection of work wear boots, western apparel and accessories. - January 08, 2012 - Bear Creek Plaza
The Jenkins Organization Hires New Chief Operating Officer
The Jenkins Organization announces the hiring of John Manes as COO - January 08, 2012 - The Jenkins Organization
The Jenkins Organization Announces New Storage Facility Near Lake Conroe
Announcing the new management contract of April Forest Boat & RV Storage in Montgomery, TX. - January 08, 2012 - The Jenkins Organization
Nations Valuation Services Sees Massive Increase in Number of Orders
Nations Valuation Services has seen major growth in their orders in recent months, increasing their volume by several thousand orders each month. - January 08, 2012 - Nations Companies
Chaim Gleitmann of Xena Vallone Realty Earns CPC Certification
Sarasota, Florida Agent Awarded Certified Professional Commercial (CPC) Designation - January 08, 2012 - Xena Vallone Realty
Craftsman Design of Arizona Joins Facebook
Joe Papay, Owner of Craftsman Design is expanding their business by utilizing the web. Craftsman Design will be using the web to the full capacity this year. Craftsman Design is a great local resource for property managers, individuals and developers that need handyman services all the way to a full scale remodel. - January 08, 2012 - Craftsman Design
New HOA Website Design Startup HOAConnections, Introduces New Payment Option for HOA’s
New start-up HOAConnections enters into competitive market with unique options. - January 07, 2012 - HOAConnections Inc.
Thailand Expected 1.5 Million Tourists in December 2011
The month of December shaped up to be one of the biggest boons to the economy of Thailand in history: The Tourism Authority of Thailand released an official statement saying that around 1.5 million tourists were projected to visit Thailand throughout the month of December 2011. - January 07, 2012 - Castlewood Group PTE LTD
Las Vegas Short Sale Specialist Team, Closes Bank of America Short Sale with No Deficiency on Aliso
Las Vegas Short sale Specialist Team uses The Ballen Method Short Sale System for Las Vegas Short Sales leading to Bank of America Short Sale Closing waiving the deficiency for the seller. - January 07, 2012 - Ballen Brands
Linda Craft & Team REALTORS® Preferred Partner Eric Smith Earns National Honor from Wells Fargo
Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS® congratulate Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Consultant Eric Smith for earning national recognition from his employer, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, for customer loyalty. “Eric is a great partner when it comes to helping our real estate clients find the mortgage... - January 07, 2012 - Linda Craft & Team Realtors
REMAX MGM Maxes Indian Real Estate Broker & Realty Market Awards RRR
RE/MAX Mumbai-Gujarat-Maharashtra wins 5 awards at RE/MAX Realty Rendezvous, a celebration of the New Age Broker of India. - January 07, 2012 - RE/MAX MGM
Christie's International Real Estate Strengthens Position in Ontario, Canada, with Addition of a Fourth Affiliate
Niagara on the Lake Realty Joins Leading International Network of Real Estate Brokers Specializing in the Sales of High-value Properties - January 06, 2012 - Christie's International Real Estate
Meritage Management Honored as 2011 Accredited Management Organization of the Year
Meritage Management, a Salt Lake City company, was recently honored as the 2011 Accredited Management Organization of the Year at the Greater Salt Lake City Chapter of the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) Awards and Installation Banquet at the Sutton Hotel in Salt Lake City. Accredited Management Organization of the Year is given to the company that supports the Chapter through sponsorships, volunteerism, and attendance at Chapter sponsored events. - January 06, 2012 - Meritage Management
People News - Coldwell Banker, Growing in Central Pennsylvania, Appoints Marketing Exec
Coldwell Banker Select Professionals is proud to announce the appointment of Jeff Geoghan as the VP of Marketing & Communications. Geoghan brings a wealth of experience to the Central Pennsylvania Coldwell Banker franchise with 10 offices and over 250 real estate agents. His background... - January 06, 2012 - Coldwell Banker Select Professionals
Guardian Capital Advisors, LLC Releases Podcast on Divorce Planning
Suzanne Barham, Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, Gives Advice on Ensuring Financial Security Throughout Difficult Process - January 06, 2012 - Guardian Capital Advisors
Neal Communities Named 2012 America's Best Builder by BUILDER Magazine
Neal earns top honors for builder with 100-500 closings in 2011. - January 06, 2012 - Neal Communities of Southwest Florida, Inc.
Taycor Financial Announces New Website
Taycor Financial, an award winning leader in the equipment leasing and financing industry is excited to announce the launch of their new website, taycor.com. Since 1997, Taycor has centered on a culture of constant improvement to reach the company’s objective, to help customers and vendor... - January 06, 2012 - Taycor Financial
Industry Leaders Join to Educate Homeowners About Foreclosure Alternatives
On January 11th, local industry leaders will come together and give a free seminar to homeowners with unaffordable mortgages. Speakers at the event include: Nationally-renowned credit expert and speaker, Nabil Captan, OC Metro’s 2011 40 Under 40 Honoree and owner of OC Short Sale 411, Robyn Webb, Director of Operations at CDA Law Center, Bill Baskin and Sergio Siderman, Managing Partner at L.A Bankruptcy Associates and recognized speaker for CNBC and Forbes. - January 05, 2012 - Under Water Home 411
Complete Nutrition Opens a New Location in Medford Oregon
Complete Nutrition recently opened at the Bear Creek Plaza in Medford Oregon - one of the top shopping destinations in Southern Oregon. The new store offers a wide variety of nutritional and fitness products that help customers to "Look Better, Feel Better, Perform Better." - January 05, 2012 - Bear Creek Plaza
Short Sale Mitigation/AA Premier Property, LLC Asked to Speak at Weichert Realtors
Maryann Little, VP of Short Sale Mitigation, was asked to speak at Weichart Realtors, Points East, Portsmouth, New Hampshire on December 6, 2011. - January 05, 2012 - Short Sale Mitigation
ERG Announces $36 Million Sale of Jarmulowsky Bank Building on Lower East Side
ERG Property Advisors recently announced the sale of the landmarked Jarmulowsky Bank Building for $36 million. - January 05, 2012 - ERG Property Advisors
Collins, Einhorn, Farrell & Ulanoff Recognized Among “Best Law Firms” by U.S. News - Best Lawyers®
The Southfield-based law firm was listed for this honor as a Tier 1 firm in the Detroit metropolitan rankings in three practice areas: appellate practice, legal malpractice law – defendants, and professional malpractice law – defendants. - January 05, 2012 - Collins, Einhorn, Farrell & Ulanoff, P.C.
Angie Cole Joins the Rachel Kendall Team of Keller Williams Realty
Full-Service Real Estate Firm in Raleigh Adds Buyer Agent with Four Years of Real Estate Experience. - January 05, 2012 - Rachel Kendall Team
Greensboro REALTOR Karen Foster Earns Prestigious Certified Distressed Property Expert Designation
Karen Foster of RE/MAX of Greensboro in Greensboro, North Carolina, has earned the prestigious Certified Distressed Property Expert® (CDPE) designation after completing extensive training designed to assist homeowners facing foreclosures and to help home buyers in purchasing a distressed... - January 05, 2012 - RE/MAX of Greensboro & Partners
Local Agent Receives Training to Effectively Counsel Real Estate Investors, Provide Wealth-Building Strategies
Walter Borgen of RE/MAX Signature in Daytona Beach Shores has earned the prestigious Certified Investor Agent Specialist™ (CIAS) Designation, having completed extensive training to understand the different real estate investor types, and the investment opportunities, financing options and... - January 05, 2012 - RE/MAX Signature
Steve Rennie of Hammerhouse Named One of the Top "40 Most Influential Mortgage Professionals Under 40" in 2011
Named to National Mortgage Professional Magazine’s annual list of the next generation of mortgage leaders. - January 05, 2012 - Hammerhouse LLC
Santa Rosa Mayor Supports Area Small Business Through Local Blog
Drop your business card in the designated "bowl" at the D'Argenzio winery located at: 1301 Cleveland Ave. Santa Rosa, CA. 95401 and enjoy a tasting while you're there! Your business may be one of 7 chosen by Mayor Oliveras at a separate event to be a "featured" local businesses for additional special promotions which includes, "Dinner with the Mayor" hosted by the D'Argenzio winery with Debbie Peoples-Perry writer of: CityofSantaRosaBlog.com - January 04, 2012 - CityofSantaRosaBlog.com
RE/MAX Select Real Estate Announces Merger and Expansion
RE/MAX Select Real Estate, a residential brokerage in Maple Valley Washington announces a merger with RE/MAX Leading Edge of Black Diamond and the opening of a second location at The Landing in Renton, WA. - January 04, 2012 - RE/MAX Select Real Estate
BNP Paribas: 3 Bunhill Row, London EC1 Sold in £80 Million Transaction
Henderson Global Investors, on behalf of Warburg - Henderson, has sold the freehold interest in 3 Bunhill Row, London, EC1 to Manafea Holding Co., a Saudi Arabian client of BNP Paribas Real Estate Investment Management for a price in excess of £80 million reflecting a net initial yield of... - January 04, 2012 - BNP Paribas Real Estate
Wareck & D’Ostilio Form Brokerage and Join Real Living Real Estate
New Haven, Connecticut - Two of the New Haven area’s most respected names in real estate, John Wareck and Frank D’Ostilio, announced that they have combined forces and have joined Real Living, one of the nation’s most innovative national real estate franchises. The company name is... - January 04, 2012 - Real Living Wareck D'Ostilio
Raleigh Native Karen Dyer Joins Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS® as Buyer’s Agent
Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS® announces the addition of Karen Dyer as a Buyer’s Agent. Dyer is a native of Raleigh and has worked in Real Estate for 13 years, having practiced Georgia, Missouri and North Carolina. “We are excited to have Karen join us,” noted Linda Craft... - January 04, 2012 - Linda Craft & Team Realtors
Kathy Arsena Joins Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS® - Expanding Lease/ Rental Department
Linda Craft & Team Realtors® are happy to announce the addition Kathy Arsena to the team’s lease/rental department. Arsena brings 15+ years of real estate experience with her to the organization. "Our marketplace has many outstanding opportunities for people interested in... - January 04, 2012 - Linda Craft & Team Realtors
Muriel Bijeau Earns Agent of the Month Honors at Linda Craft & Team, Realtors ® for December, 2011
Muriel Bijeau has earned the Agent of the Month award at Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS® for December, 2011. Bijeau is a two time award winner in 2011, having taken the honor in April as well. Her November award came following six contracts during the month. “Muriel has worked very... - January 04, 2012 - Linda Craft & Team Realtors
Scott Vosburgh Earns NAR Short Sales and Foreclosure Certification
Scott Vosburgh with RE/MAX of Greensboro has earned the nationally recognized Short Sales and Foreclosure Resource certification. The National Association of REALTORS® offers the SFR certification to REALTORS® who want to help both buyers and sellers navigate these complicated transactions,... - January 04, 2012 - RE/MAX of Greensboro & Partners
Waterscapes Pools & Spas Reports Record Sales in 2011
Waterscapes Pools & Spas— a division of Neal Communities— had 153 pool sales and 142 completed permits in 2011, making them the #1 pool builder in Manatee County. Waterscapes is only two-and-a-half years old and yet is one of the most active pool companies in Florida, with one... - January 01, 2012 - Neal Communities of Southwest Florida, Inc.