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Bournecoast Say: Buy to Let – It's Back
Bournecoast Property Agents are delighted that their predictions ten months ago have come to fruition. - September 05, 2011 - Bournecoast Ltd
Keller Williams Realty on Pace to Exceed 2010 Profits
Associates Recognized at Mid Year Awards Ceremony in Lakewood Ranch, Florida - September 05, 2011 - Keller Williams Realty Sarasota-Lakewood Ranch
Michael J. Hensley of Guardian Capital Advisors, LLC Receives AIFA™ Designation
Firm Now Able to Assess Compliance to Centre for Fiduciary Excellence, LLC Standards. - September 04, 2011 - Guardian Capital Advisors
Terracare Associates and Progress Equity Partners Acquire Cimarron Landscape
Terracare Associates LLC, a full service landscape and public infrastructure maintenance services company and its financial partner, Progress Equity Partners, Ltd. today announced that it has acquired Cimarron Landscape of Sacramento, California. With the acquisition of Cimarron Landscape,... - September 03, 2011 - Terracare Associates
Neal Communities Has 25 Sales in August - Lakewood Ranch Builder Finds More Bright Spots in This Market
Neal Communities reports another strong month of sales - overall a very successful summer. - September 03, 2011 - Neal Communities of Southwest Florida, Inc.
Earle Sherman Joins Royal Oaks Building Group
Local Homebuilder Welcomes New Sales Consultant with More Than 15 Years of Experience. - September 03, 2011 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Argenta CDC Receives $39,000 Grant from Walmart Foundation to Create Youth Urban Agriculture Initiative
The Walmart State Giving Program has awarded Argenta Community Development Corporation a $39,000 grant to launch the Vestal Urban Farm Project for 220 students at Boone Park Elementary and Argenta Academy, the North Little Rock School District's alternative high school. For participants, the... - September 02, 2011 - Argenta Community Development Corporation
PropertyCover Launches Home Buyer Cover in Australia
For the first time in Australia, home buyers will be able to insure themselves against costly repairs when buying an existing home by insuring with HomeSource, a leading Sydney-based home services company. - September 02, 2011 - HomeSource Ltd
Comfort-Cooled Soho Office Space Becomes Available, Announces Landlord’s Sole Commercial Property Agency MERJS
London commercial property agency MERJS has been appointed as the sole agents for a comfort cooled office space in 53 Frith St, Soho, which is soon to be refurbished. - September 02, 2011 - Merjs Charted Surveyors
National Association of Premier Lenders Announces the NAPL Fall 2011 Conference
The NAPL Fall 2011 Conference will be dedicated to discussing the most important issues facing the 504 loan program industry in today’s economy, and will specifically focus on servicing, recovery, liquidation and legislative efforts. - September 02, 2011 - Mercantile Capital Corporation
RE/MAX Associate Liz Arme Named BNI Member of the Year
Liz Arme of Sarasota, Florida, Recognized as 2011 Southwest Florida BNI Chapter Member of the Year. - September 02, 2011 - RE/MAX Alliance Group
UKPB Online Estate Agents Announce the Opening of a Free Advice Centre
In addition to the free valuation service offered, UKPB have opened a free advice centre, open to anyone, not just sellers using their company. The advice can be related to any aspect of house sales. Such as similar historic prices in the area, stamp duty, moving check lists. - September 02, 2011 - UKPB estate agents limited
The BSC Group Arranges $74.6M Financing for 19 Property Portfolio Acquisition
The BSC Group, LLC, a leading commercial real estate financing advisor and provider of debt and equity capital solutions for self-storage owners, announced it arranged $74.6M in financing for a 19-property self-storage portfolio acquisition. - September 01, 2011 - The BSC Group, LLC
NAMB Seeks Reduction in Fed Overregulation
NAMB feels lifting of LO compensation rule will boost mortgage related jobs and stimulate the economy through less overreaching lending regulations. - September 01, 2011 - National Mortgage Professional Magazine
InsuranceBuffs.Com Offers Car Insurance Quotes Targeted at Women
Most men don’t agree, but reports after reports have consistently shown women drivers to be less of an insurance risk, as opposed to their men folk, especially when it comes to driving their vehicles on the roads, according to Rob Granger, one of Cleveland, OH top insurance professional who... - September 01, 2011 - InsuranceBuffs.Com
ERG Property Advisor CEO James D. Kinsey's New Blog
ERG Property Advisors is proud to announce CEO and partner James D. Kinsey’s brand new online blog. - September 01, 2011 - ERG Property Advisors
RE/MAX Reports Franchise Sales Rose 15% in First Half of 2011; Northern Illinois Network Adds 4 Franchisees
Even though the housing market is still searching for solid footing, global real estate franchisor RE/MAX continues to add new franchisees to its network. - September 01, 2011 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
Realtors Barbara Mei and Jo Rutstein Join Forces
Signature Sotheby’s Realtor Team Specializes in Luxury Downtown Condos in Sarasota, Florida. - September 01, 2011 - Barbara Mei
Silicon Valley Luxury Home Sales Down in July, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Reports
After a strong performance in June, the Silicon Valley luxury housing market took a breather in July with sales of million-dollar homes down from June and year-ago levels, according to a new market report by Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, the region’s leading provider of luxury real... - August 31, 2011 - Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
Tom Gammon of RE/MAX Classic Earns Distressed Property Designation
Tom Gammon achieves his Certified Distressed Property designation to assist homeowners in distress with short sales. - August 31, 2011 - RE/MAX Classic, Detroit
EMLab P&K Prepares Mold and Bacteria Testing Capacity to Assist Flooded Areas in Eastern Seaboard After Hurricane Irene
Hurricane Irene brought storms and flooding to states along the Eastern Seaboard from North Carolina to Massachusetts. EMLab P&K prepares to help states recover in Hurricane Irene's aftermath by increasing mold testing and bacteria testing capacity. - August 31, 2011 - EMLab P&K IAQ Laboratory
Linda Craft Shares Knowledge as Regular Guest My Carolina Today on NBC 17
Linda Craft is sharing her area Real Estate knowledge with a wider audience, as a regularly-scheduled guest on the NBC 17 My Carolina Today program, also seen on Time Warner cable and satellite TV networks in and around the Triangle area. Craft draws on her two-plus decades of experience in the... - August 30, 2011 - Linda Craft & Team Realtors
Capstone-Managed Properties Win Coveted 2011 Property of the Year Awards
The Triangle Wins Best Mid/High Rise and Harris Branch Wins Best Affordable Property - August 29, 2011 - Capstone Real Estate Services, Inc.
Kingstone Properties, LLC, Opens Its Property Management Division in Los Angeles with Big Expectations
Los Angeles based Kingstone Properties, LLC has recently launched a full service Property Management division, in addition to their full service residential and commercial real estate firm. - August 29, 2011 - Kingstone Properties, LLC
Hoover Realty Real Estate Agent, Eric Johnston Built and Released a Simple and Powerful Real Estate Search Website for Home Shoppers
A simple, but powerful new website for the Sarasota County Real Estate Market that combines the simplicity of Google and craigslist with the interactive map experience of Zillow. - August 28, 2011 - Hoover Realty
East Bay Luxury Home Sales Down in July, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Reports
After a strong performance in June, the luxury housing market in the East Bay took a breather in July with sales down from the previous month and year-ago levels, according to a new market report by Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, the region’s leading provider of luxury real estate... - August 27, 2011 - Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
RE/MAX Office in Skokie Gets New Name, Ownership and Mission
The RE/MAX office in Skokie, Ill., has been purchased by Mark Feyman and Ivana Shudnow, both real estate veterans. The office, which was purchased in late July, will remain for the time being at 3947 Dempster St. Formerly called RE/MAX 1st Class Realty, its name has been shortened to RE/MAX 1st... - August 27, 2011 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
Keller Williams Realty Round Rock Moving to New Digs
Proof of its continued success in the market, Keller Williams' Williamson County office is moving to new, larger office space - occupying over 12,300 square feet. - August 27, 2011 - Keller Williams Realty - Round Rock
UKPB Estate Agents Limited Announce Their Inclusive RICS Valuation Service
UKPB Estate Agents are an online estate agent, charging a fee, but no commission. As part of their service they guarantee that every client will have their valuation done by a home visit from a RICS Surveyor. - August 26, 2011 - UKPB estate agents limited
AIC Holdings Appoints Robert G. Purdy as President and CEO of AIC Underwriters
AIC Holdings announces the appointment of Robert G. Purdy to the position of President and CEO of AIC Underwriters, based in Philadelphia, PA. Mr. Purdy will be responsible for leading the underwriting, marketing and operations strategies for the AIC Underwriters’ middle market workers’... - August 26, 2011 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.
Neal Communities Contributes to Ward Temple A.M.E. Summer Program for Children
Neal Communities continues its partnership with Ward Temple A.M.E. - August 26, 2011 - Neal Communities of Southwest Florida, Inc.
Contracts Explained: Why You Can’t Write a Deal on a Cocktail Napkin
CornerStone Title Seminar Offers 3 Hours of CE Credit for Realtors - August 26, 2011 - CornerStone Title
Union Holding Group Launches Additional Site sellnjhouse.net
Union Holding Group, a Union County New Jersey-based Real Estate Investment Company, has officially launched their new website sellnjhouse.net targeted at distressed NJ home sellers looking to sell their home fast. Chief Marketing Officer, Chris Consorte said, “Distressed property owners are... - August 26, 2011 - Union Property Group
Christie's International Real Estate Strengthens Position in South Africa with Addition of a New Affiliate in Johannesburg
Ennik Estates Joins Leading International Network of Real Estate Brokers Specializing in the Marketing and Sales of High-value Properties - August 26, 2011 - Christie's International Real Estate
Century 21 Thomas Sales Associate Tom Parry Receives 2011 Realtor Image Award
Thomas "Tom" Parry of Century 21 Thomas recognized for outstanding achievements in the real estate industry. CENTURY 21 Thomas Real Estate, a leading Real Estate and Professional Vacation Rental firm headquartered in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is pleased to announce that Coastal Carolinas Association of Realtors awarded Thomas “Tom” Parry, Sales Associate with Century 21 Thomas Real Estate, the 2011 Realtor Image Award. - August 25, 2011 - Century 21 Thomas
Prudential Americana Group Acquires Century 21 MoneyWorld in Las Vegas
Americana Holdings Now Operates 15 Offices in Nevada and Arizona with Nearly 1,900 Real Estate Sales Executives - August 25, 2011 - Prudential Americana Group
Randy Blankstein, President of the Boulder Group, to Speak at Interface Net Lease Conference
Randy will be on a panel discussing the State of the Net Lease Market. - August 25, 2011 - The Boulder Group
Free Information Available at Real Estate Redevelopment Firm
Radiance Homes announced the availability of free information to help people survive the recession stress free at their website RadianceHomes.com. Visitors to the site will find free information on rebuilding their credit rating, selling their house, lowering their debt and creating a budget as... - August 25, 2011 - Radiance Homes
Renaissance Relations to Guest Speak at Real Estate Networking Event in Kenilworth, NJ
Union Holding Group, a Union County New Jersey-based Real Estate Holding Company, announced today that Renaissance Relations will be guest speakers for their upcoming Real Estate Networking Event on September 1st, at 6:00pm, at the Kenilworth Inn in Kenilworth, NJ. - August 25, 2011 - Union Property Group
Missie Jo Turner Joins Keller Williams Realty
Top Realtor Joins Keller Williams Realty in Englewood, Florida - August 25, 2011 - Keller Williams Realty Sarasota-Lakewood Ranch
ERG Property Advisors Announces the Sale of 3131-3139 East Tremont Avenue in Bronx, NY for $1,800,000
ERG Property Advisors is pleased to announce the sale of 3131-3139 East Tremont Avenue, located in the Throgs Neck section of the Bronx, NY. The building is comprised of five retail stores located at the southeast corner of Coddington Avenue, just off the Bruckner Expressway. The property sold for... - August 25, 2011 - ERG Property Advisors
Mercantile Capital Corporation Closes $11.2 Million Commercial Loan, Largest in Company History
Mercantile Capital Corporation, in Altamonte Springs, recently closed the largest single commercial loan in the company’s eight year history to finance improvements valued at more than $11.2 million at the Sanford Auto Dealers Exchange, located on Martin Luther King Blvd. in Sanford. Geof... - August 25, 2011 - Mercantile Capital Corporation
RE/MAX Alliance Group Launches Monthly Real Estate Report
RE/MAX Housing Market Report Covers Sarasota and Manatee Counties in Florida - August 25, 2011 - RE/MAX Alliance Group
Dwaine Clarke Writes New Book on How Investors Can Achieve 3X, 4X, Even 5X the of Yield of CD’s, Money Markets, Stocks and Even Bonds Using Investment Real Estate
New book Apartment Building Wealth reveals proven strategies the most successful and wealthiest real estate investors use to out perform financial markets, beat inflation, build wealth and create financial security. - August 25, 2011 - GCT Net Lease
New Townhomes by Advantage Homes Opening for Sales This Weekend in Brunswick Crossing
Maryland homebuilder Advantage Homes to open new townhomes for sale in master planned community Brunswick Crossing. - August 24, 2011 - Advantage Homes
Burr Pilger Mayer Doubles Its Walnut Creek Office Footprint
Burr Pilger Mayer (BPM), one of the largest West Coast-based accounting and consulting firms, executed an agreement to lease almost 20,000 square feet (sf) of office space, effectively doubling its Walnut Creek footprint. Beginning December 2011, BPM plans to occupy 2001 North Main Street in Walnut Creek. Alex Grell and Sean Cooley of Cornish & Carey Commercial Newmark Knight Frank’s Walnut Creek office represented BPM in its new lease with landlord Legacy Partners. - August 24, 2011 - Cornish & Carey Commercial Newmark Knight Frank
Helen Pastorino Announces Office Re-Configuration for Pertria in Order to Make Room for New Members of Her Firm
Founded in 2004, Pertria advises clients throughout Silicon Valley and the San Francisco Bay Area in real estate residential sales, investment analysis and management, providing established relationships with financial advisers, tax professionals and legal counsel. - August 24, 2011 - Pertria
Triangle Victory Riders Raise $4,450 to Benefit Operation: Coming Home
Victory for Vets Sunset Ride Supports Nonprofit’s Goal to Donate Homes to Disabled Veterans who Have Served in the Middle East. - August 24, 2011 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
HCR's Family Support Services Recognised by FEM EMMA Awards
Less than three months after winning Relocation Service Provider of the Year, HCR are delighted to announce that they have been shortlisted for not just one, but two additional prestigious industry awards. - August 24, 2011 - HCR Group
Commercial Property Agency MERJS Appointed as Sole Commercial Property Agent for Soon to be Available Media-Style Office in London Fitzrovia
MERJS has announced that a media-style office will be available from September 2011 on the second floor of 9 Charlotte Street in Fitzrovia, London W1 - August 24, 2011 - Merjs Charted Surveyors