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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Marin County Luxury Home Sales Flat in July, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Reports
After a strong performance in June, Marin County’s luxury home sales took a breather in July with sales flat from year-ago levels and declining from the previous month, according to a new market report by Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, the region’s leading provider of luxury... - August 24, 2011 - Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
Celia Chesno Earns Real Estate, Short Sale Designation to Help Homeowners in Danger of Foreclosure
Specializing in helping guide homeowners through the financially and emotionally devastating prospect of foreclosure. - August 24, 2011 - RE/MAX Properties, Celia Chesno
Belize Submarine Tour, Newest Excursion Coming to Belize During 30th Anniversary of Independence
Belize Submarine Tour, the newest excursion and first tourist submarine in Belize, is preparing for its Grand Launch this Fall, which is the 30th Anniversary of Belize’s Independence as a nation state. - August 24, 2011 - Treasure Island Management, Ltd.
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
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
UKPB Estate Agents Announce Free Online Property Valuation Service
UKPB is a UK online estate agent. - August 23, 2011 - UKPB estate agents limited
New Agent Announcement - Cassandra Rowland - Prudential Florida Realty, Perdido Key, FL
As the newest Realtor living, playing, and working on Perdido Key, FL, Cassandra Rowland is looking forward to putting a fresh start on Perdido Key's real estate needs. Her focus is dedicated to offering superior and advanced technological real estate services to her clients while maintaining a... - August 22, 2011 - Prudential Florida Realty - Cassandra Rowland
Dream Town Realty Welcomes 3 New Chicago Real Estate Agents
Three new real estate agents joined Chicago-based real estate brokerage Dream Town Realty in June and July. The agents are Patricia Pulido, Patrick Hawkins and Joshua Novy. - August 22, 2011 - Dream Town Realty
The Lyon Team Returns to Keller Williams Realty
Realtors Randy and Pat Lyon Return to Keller Williams Realty in Lakewood Ranch, Florida - August 21, 2011 - Keller Williams Realty Sarasota-Lakewood Ranch
Denver Metro Area Luxury Sales and Price Climb in July, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Reports
Luxury home sales and the median sale price in the Denver Metro Area rose in July over the same period a year ago as the high-end housing market continued showing signs of strengthening, according to Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Colorado’s leading provider of luxury real estate... - August 20, 2011 - Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
Ryan Hill Realty Adds to Its REO Team of Experts to Meet Market Demands
Ryan Hill Realty continues its mission to meet market and customer needs with recent recruitment of experts to its REO division. - August 20, 2011 - Ryan Hill Group
RE/MAX Property Source Expands to Belvidere with Acquisition
RE/MAX Property Source, Rockford, which is part of the RE/MAX Northern Illinois real estate network, has expanded into Belvidere, Ill., where it has acquired the local office of RE/MAX Key and renamed it RE/MAX Property Source. The office has been relocated to 411 S. State St. in downtown... - August 20, 2011 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
Modern Air-Conditioned Office Suite Available for Short Term Let in London W1, Near Cavendish Square
Commercial property agency MERJS announces the availability of London W1 office space with air conditioning for a short term let until 2013. - August 20, 2011 - Merjs Charted Surveyors
Greystar Announces New Luxury Mid-Rise Community
Greystar Real Estate Partners has been awarded the management of a new luxury development under construction named “The BLVD,” in Dallas, Texas. The five-story, mixed-use mid-rise community is being developed by Prescott Realty Group in partnership with Northwestern Mutual and Apollo... - August 19, 2011 - Greystar
ERG Property Advisors Announces Burger King Closing
ERG Property Advisors Announces the sale of Corporate backed Burger King Triple Net Lease for $1,015,000. - August 19, 2011 - ERG Property Advisors
Castle on the Park Now Home to Children’s Day School
Celebrated as one of the City’s most extraordinary properties, the Castle on the Park at 601 Dolores Street has been sold, and is now home to Children’s Day School, functioning as a second campus to accommodate middle school students. The stunning Gothic Revival style building was... - August 19, 2011 - Hill & Co. Real Estate
Garfield Traub Development DPAC Proves Skeptics Wrong
Durham Performing Arts Center developed by Garfield Traub is gaining positive media attention. Correspondents who openly doubted project are retracting criticism. - August 19, 2011 - Garfield Traub Development, LLC
RE/MAX Zonal Broker Owners Meet in Ahmedabad
A zonal meet of 8 RE/MAX regions of India took place in which a number of strategies were devised for brokers and agents to cooperate in the Real Estate market. - August 19, 2011 - RE/MAX MGM
Google Leases Jay Paul Company’s Technology Corners
Google, Inc. has executed a long-term lease agreement to occupy approximately 715,500 square feet (sf) of office space at Jay Paul Company’s Technology Corners campus. This lease represents the Internet giant’s first major lease in Sunnyvale. The property lies immediately adjacent to Motorola Mobility's Moffett Towers property. Cornish & Carey Commercial Newmark Knight Frank Executive Vice President Phil Mahoney represents Jay Paul Company’s Technology Corners property in its leasing engagement. - August 18, 2011 - Cornish & Carey Commercial Newmark Knight Frank
Long Realty Welcomes Pamela and Roger Harlan to River and Campbell Office
Long Realty Company is pleased to welcome back agents Pamela and Roger Harlan to the River and Campbell office at 1890 E. River Road in Tucson, Arizona. “We worked at Long Realty previously, and after going to some other agencies, we found that Long offers the most for us and our clients. It... - August 18, 2011 - Long Realty
Long Realty Welcomes Bryan Murphy to Oro Valley Office
Long Realty Company is pleased to welcome Bryan Murphy to the Oro Valley office at 10445 N. Oracle Rd #121, in Oro Valley, Arizona. “I chose Long Realty because they give the most support to their agents, buyers and sellers. They work hard at building relationships, and that shows in Long... - August 18, 2011 - Long Realty