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Cost Multiplying for Industrial Market Due to Floods in Thailand
The ongoing floods that have affected more than 59 provinces in Thailand have devastated huge swathes of agricultural land but the extremity of the floods have put more damaged industrial activity, including industrial estates and further potential flooding threatens more central locations causing... - November 14, 2011 - Colliers International Thailand
Mom Turns Grief into Advocacy & Wins the 4RentonFripp.com Free Fripp Island Vacation Getaway
4RentOnFripp.com announces the winner of their recent Facebook contest for a 5-Day Free Fripp Island Vacation Getaway. - November 13, 2011 - Marketing Specifics
Hill & Co. Real Estate Launches an Inside San Francisco Blog
Hill & Co. Real Estate announced today that it has launched a new blog, focused on San Francisco – its people, neighborhoods and attractions. The blog’s name is SFDentro, and visitors can find it at www.SFDentro.com, or by clicking on the blog link on the homepage of Hill &... - November 13, 2011 - Hill & Co. Real Estate
Jennifer Erwin Joins Royal Oaks Building Group
Local Homebuilder Welcomes New Closing Coordinator - November 13, 2011 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Winter Rates and Free-Night Specials Make Brett/Robinson a Good Holiday Vacation Choice
The Thanksgiving holiday is only a couple weeks away, but consumers don’t have to wait until the day after to find great deals—particularly when it comes to vacation deals. Those looking for a fall/winter getaway to the Gulf will likely find Brett/Robinson’s recently lowered rates... - November 13, 2011 - Brett Robinson
Residential Market Likely to Remain Uncertain for Some Time After the Flood in Bangkok
With the ever growing inundation of Bangkok and exhausting uncertainties regarding the potential flooding situation in the centre of the city; even in the best case scenario the pattern for the residential market will be difficult to assess even after the floods have receded, according to real... - November 12, 2011 - Colliers International Thailand
SMJ Property Group Acquires Three Building Multi-Family Portfolio in Jersey City for $1.57 Million
SMJ Property Group, a family owned and operated New Jersey real estate investment company has announced the purchase of three separate apartment properties totaling 28 units in the Heights section of Jersey City according to Steven Porada, head of acquisitions at the company. The first building... - November 12, 2011 - SMJ Property Group
Charles Reinhart Company Realtors Hosted International Real Estate Speaker, Terry Watson
The Charles Reinhart Company Realtors (www.ReinhartRealtors.com) featured International real estate speaker, Terry Watson, as a keynote speaker at their November Company Meeting. Terry Watson presented a two-hour seminar on real estate strategies and best practices for social media. A sought-after... - November 12, 2011 - Charles Reinhart Company, Realtors
Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Partners with ZipRealty, Inc.
Local Brokerage Firm Signs Agreement with Internet Real Estate Search Company - November 12, 2011 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston
Tom Haeberle of RE/MAX 1st Choice Named to Ottawa Port District Board, Relishes Opportunity to Boost Local Economy
Tom Haeberle, broker/owner of RE/MAX 1st Choice in Ottawa, Ill., recently was appointed by Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn to the newly created seven-member Ottawa Port District Board of Directors. It’s another opportunity for Haeberle to contribute to the economic vitality of Ottawa and LaSalle County. - November 12, 2011 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
Seller of Real Estate Advocate Named President of RE/MAX Short Sale Division
If you’re one of the thousands of homeowners struggling with their mortgage and can no longer afford your payments, help is on the way, now that RE/MAX Classic has added a Distressed Real Estate Division to be headed by successful local realtor Brett Furman. The division was created to help... - November 12, 2011 - RE/MAX Classic
Beware Websites Bearing Unlicensed Gifts
Warning to homeowners: a great number of new websites dedicated to locating tradespeople may not apply stringent enough licence and standard checks. - November 12, 2011 - HomeSource Ltd
US Realtors to Show Mexico MLS Listings on Their Websites
Property listings from the entire MLS for the Mexico National Association of Real Estate Professionals, AMPI (Asociación Mexicana de Profesionales Inmobiliarios) will be shown by up to half of all US Realtors® on their own websites in a move to promote international referrals. - November 11, 2011 - Immobel.com
Donna Tashjian from Keller Williams Helps Homeowners Headed Toward Foreclosure to Change the Course
Adept at negotiating with lenders, distressed property expert helps financially strapped homeowners to salvage credit and avoid foreclosure. - November 11, 2011 - Donna Tashjian
CENTURY 21 Thomas Real Estate Agent Graduates Prestigious Leadership Program
Real Estate Agent Nettie Hutter with CENTURY 21 Thomas graduates the 2011 class of LeadershipCCAR. - November 11, 2011 - Century 21 Thomas
Mercantile Capital Corporation Provides Commercial Real Estate Loan in Fort Walton Beach, FL Worth Over $300,000
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 Thompson’s Auto Service, LLC recently... - November 11, 2011 - Mercantile Capital Corporation
TDI Properties Boosts Social Media Presence to Increase Professional Property Management Business
Southern California’s TDI Properties, Inc. recently increased its online social media presence to further public knowledge of the company’s many property management services. - November 11, 2011 - TDI Properties Inc
RE/MAX Wins Three Agents’ Choice Awards, Including Best Brokerage Web Site in Metro Chicago Real Estate Market
The RE/MAX metro Chicago real estate network took home three top honors during the sixth annual Chicago Agent Magazine Agents' Choice Awards. The event was held Nov. 1 at the Snaidero Kitchen and Design Showroom at the Merchandise Mart in downtown Chicago. RE/MAX took home the coveted Best... - November 11, 2011 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
Guardian Capital Advisors, LLC Sponsors Artspace Collectors Gala and 25th Anniversary Celebration
Sponsorship of Local Financial Advisory Firm to Benefit Artists, Educational Programming and Community Outreach - November 11, 2011 - Guardian Capital Advisors
The Soda Group Shares REO Forecast
Shadow Inventory May Delay Housing Recovery, but Sarasota Will Fare Better Than Other Florida Regions - November 11, 2011 - The Soda Group
Growing Against the Grain: a Story of Expansion in a Time of Recession
Pick up the newspaper or turn the radio on and it’s not news that the economy is still in a slump, and the job market is all but stalled. Even though the media has painted a picture of doom and gloom, at least until the government can make some headway on the job market or the proposed... - November 10, 2011 - Taycor Financial
Realtor Deborah Steele Joins Xena Vallone Realty
Agent Focuses on Short Sales and Distressed Property Options in Manatee and Sarasota Counties, Florida - November 10, 2011 - Xena Vallone Realty
Sawgrass Cove Apartments Under New Ownership
Sawgrass Cove Apartments, a 336-unit community located in Bradenton, Florida, was recently acquired by Atlas Real Estate Partners and Andover Real Estate Partners. The acquisition represents the first formal partnership between Atlas and Andover. The two firms will work together to grow their... - November 10, 2011 - Greystar
Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) Contracts with Terracare Associates to Provide Roadway Maintenance Services for Interstate-25 HOT Lanes Through Denver
Terracare Associates, LLC has been awarded the annual roadway maintenance contract for the Interstate-25 HOT (High Occupancy Traffic) lanes that run through Denver, Colorado. Opened in June 2006, the I-25 HOT lanes are traveled by nearly 300,000 vehicles per month. With a current population of 2.8... - November 09, 2011 - Terracare Associates
The 2011 Continental Group Annual Conference and Exposition is a Success
The Continental Group (TCG), a FirstService Residential Management company, hosted The 2011 Continental Group Annual Conference and Exposition on Friday, Oct. 28th at the Seminole Hard Rock & Casino in Hollywood, FL. This conference was designed to meet the needs of board members, property... - November 09, 2011 - Continental Group
Yogurt Grove Treats Downtown Winter Haven, Florida
Yogurt Grove, a self-serve frozen yogurt shop featuring 12 flavors and a variety of toppings, has opened in the historic Beymer Building in Downtown Winter Haven, amid the area’s expanding traffic count. - November 09, 2011 - 6/10 Corporation
New Miami Real Estate Site in Spanish Opens to the Public
New real estate site opens in Miami to help Latin buyers understand the real estate process in the U.S. Website offers free guides and consultation. - November 09, 2011 - Casas en Miami
Lyon Communities Kicks off Annual Food Drive
Donate Canned Goods, Get Application Fee Waived, Residents Earn Rent Credit for Donation of Canned Goods - November 09, 2011 - Lyon Communities
Royal Oaks Building Group Hosts Groundbreaking for Lexington Plantation
Local Homebuilder Announces New Residential Community with Three Divisions Located At Cameron, N.C. in Harnett County. - November 09, 2011 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Are You at the End of Your Rope?
Bob Santa Morena of Keller Williams Realty Group Offers a Helping Hand to Local Homeowners Headed Toward Foreclosure - November 08, 2011 - Keller Williams Realty Group, Bob Santa Morena
Crump Tops Team @ Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS® Earns Agent of the Month Honors for October
Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS® announces that Kim Crump has earned the Agent of the Month honors for the month of October, 2011, her second monthly win of the 2011 calendar year. “Kim had been close to the top honor several times this year, before leading the team in August,”... - November 08, 2011 - Linda Craft & Team Realtors
LGI Homes Named a Texas Top Employer
LGI Homes is proud to announce that it has been named one of 2012's “Best Companies to Work For” by Texas Monthly magazine. The award acknowledges LGI Homes' ongoing commitment to the integrity, happiness and success of its workforce, and honors the company's achievements in sound... - November 07, 2011 - LGI Homes
Dressler Construction Announces New Development Projects in Greater Charlotte Area
Dressler Construction has contracted with Red Bowl Asian Bistro and Carolina Eyecare Center for the development of both businesses' new locations. - November 06, 2011 - Dressler Construction
Gosia Carter Earns Real Estate, Short Sale Designation to Help Homeowners in Danger of Foreclosure
“The CDPE designation has been invaluable as I work with homeowners and lenders on complicated short sales,” said Mrs. Carter. “It is so rewarding to be able to help families save their homes from foreclosure.” - November 06, 2011 - Gosia Carter of Reamx Achievers
Graver Receives Commercial Property Marketing Certification from Colliers International
Christie Graver earns CPMC through Colliers University - November 06, 2011 - Colliers International | Cincinnati
The Ballen Group, Las Vegas Short Sale Team, Has Hired Jeff Howard as Lead Listing Specialist
Jeff Howard has been named “Lead Listing Specialist” for The Ballen Group of Keller Williams Realty, A Las Vegas Real Estate Team that includes an award winning Las Vegas Short Sale Division. - November 06, 2011 - Ballen Brands
Royal Oaks Building Group Adds Monica Meinken
Local Homebuilder Welcomes New Sales Consultant for the Estates at Bella Casa and the Peninsula at Amberly - November 06, 2011 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Groot Property Group (Pty) Ltd Welcomes Engineers and Developing Partners for the Otavi Steel Mill Plant in Otavi, Namibia
Executives will separately meet with the Company Executives, Otavi Town Council Management Committee and the Officials from Namibia Ministry of Trade and Industry in Otavi to tour the Otavi area and make special presentations. - November 06, 2011 - Groot Systems (Pty) Ltd
James D. Kinsey as NYC Expo Speaker: Double-Dipping
ERG Property Advisors’ James D. Kinsey will join a panel moderated by Real Estate Weekly’s Dan Geiger and will highlight the topic of how the double-dipping would affect the real estate marketplace. - November 06, 2011 - ERG Property Advisors
Raleigh-Based Luxury Home Marketing Group Welcome New Member Lindsay Taylor in October Meeting
The Raleigh-based Luxury Home Marketing Group have expanded their membership by one with the addition of Lindsay Taylor of RE/MAX Preferred Associates. “We look forward to adding Lindsay’s knowledge to our organization,” said LHMG Vice-President Linda Craft. “We focus on... - November 05, 2011 - Linda Craft & Team Realtors
Commercial Property Agency MERJS Announces Valiant House, a Freehold Investment for Sale
MERJS has announced that a multi let office investment is now available in the heart of EC3, the City of London. - November 05, 2011 - Merjs Charted Surveyors
Neal Communities Starts the Fourth Quarter Strong
Lakewood Ranch Builder Reports Healthy Home Sales in October. - November 05, 2011 - Neal Communities of Southwest Florida, Inc.
WNC Founder and Chairman Wilfred Cooper, Sr. Inducted Into Affordable Housing Hall of Fame
Industry patriarch honored for pioneering the affordable housing industry. - November 05, 2011 - WNC & Associates, Inc.
Oyezz’s Short Sale Expert, John Anderson, Joins Regular Lineup on the Willie Lambright Show
Dallas and Fort Worth area homeowners and realtors wanting to know more about short sales can tune in to KVCE 1160 every Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. John Anderson with Oyezz will co-host the Willie Lambright Real Estate radio talk show. Each week John will address issues related to short sales, who qualifies, the process, how to select an agent, and more. - November 05, 2011 - Oyezz Real Estate
Straessle Marketing Solutions: an Exclusive Real Estate Virtual Assistant Business Launches
Attention Real Estate Agents... Are you in need of professional and knowledgeable administrative and marketing support? If so, you can now turn to Straessle Marketing Solutions, an exclusive Real Estate Virtual Assistant business. - November 05, 2011 - Straessle Marketing Solutions
Luxury Real Estate Partners Named Exclusive Broker for a Luxury Collection Residence at Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas
Luxury Real Estate Partners newest offering is Mandarin Oriental Vegas residence 3805 which offers two bedrooms and a den with amazing views of the Las Vegas Strip. The 05 residences are some of the most sought after floor plans because of their dual masters on opposite sides of the residence and it’s the floor plan positioned closest to Las Vegas Blvd which provides amazing north strip views of Bellagio, Paris and Cosmopolitan. - November 05, 2011 - Luxury Real Estate Partners
Willowsford Receives Two First Place Wins at Great American Living Awards
New Community’s “Inspired Living” Resonating with Industry and Homebuyers - November 05, 2011 - Willowsford
Connect Realty.com Opens in New Mexico
Connect Realty.com, Inc. announced that the company is now open for business in the Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Las Cruces & Ruidoso markets. - November 04, 2011 - Connect Realty.com, Inc.
Las Vegas Real Estate Agent Team, Closes a Bank of America Sale Using "The Ballen Method"
The Ballen Group, Leading short sale agents in Las Vegas at Keller Williams Realty Las Vegas, have solved another short sale problem for a Nevada Homeowner facing foreclosure. The Ballen Group, specializing in Las Vegas Short Sales, Henderson Short Sales, and North Las Vegas Short Sales, has successfully negotiated and closed a short sale transaction. - November 04, 2011 - Ballen Brands
The International MLS Introduces Its Free to List Commission Share Platform
Ability for All USA Agents and Brokers to Add Properties on The IMLS with Its Free to List Commission Share Platform - November 04, 2011 - The International MLS [IMLS]