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Long Realty Welcomes Karen Barrera to the Tanque Verde Office
Long Realty Company is pleased to welcome experienced associate broker Karen Barrera to the Tanque Verde Office at 6410 E. Tanque Verde Road, Tucson, AZ 85715. “With Long Realty’s technology and resources, I have the support to further my clients’ dreams of owning a home. Helping... - August 18, 2011 - Long Realty
Tom Coler Inducted Into REBAC Hall of Fame
Owner of Buyer’s Broker of Southwest Florida Receives NAR Real Estate Buyer’s Agent Council’s Highest Honor - August 17, 2011 - Buyer's Broker Of Southwest Florida
HCR Becomes First Carbon Neutral Employee Relocation Company
International Relocation Management Company, HCR has announced that it has achieved carbon neutral status, making it the first company of its kind in the world to do so. - August 17, 2011 - HCR Group
Castlewood Group Sponsor Raffles Country Club Charity Golf Event Grand Prize
Castlewood Group recently sponsored Raffles Country Club Charity Golf Event in Singapore on 2nd and 3rd July 2011. The grand prize presented by Castlewood's Group Sales Director was a Ryder Cup golf package for 2. - August 17, 2011 - Castlewood Group PTE LTD
Best Real Estate Team 2011- Venice, Florida
"Best Real Estate Team" for 2011 in Venice, Florida was awarded to "The Welsh Team" by the readers of the Venice Gondolier Sun. - August 16, 2011 - Gulf Shores Realty
RE/MAX International Names Mike McNamara a Top 100 Sales Associate in U.S.
Mike McNamara of RE/MAX Realty Group named as a Top 100 Sales Associate in the U.S. - August 16, 2011 - REMAX Realty Group South
sevenMirror.com Introduces First Completely Free Offering for Leasing Offices to Engage with the Apartment Residents
sevenMirror.com today announced, the formal launch of its completely free offering for the multi- family industry which aims to revolutionize the interaction paradigm with in an apartment community. Apartment leasing offices no longer need to slip paper notices under the doors. Apartment residents no longer need to knock on the doors or run into each other at the parking lots. Yet, they all can stay in touch with everything that’s happening in their community. - August 16, 2011 - sevenMirror
Helen Pastorino Announces Gabriele Chesser Earns California Real Estate Broker License
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 15, 2011 - Pertria
Blue Asset Management Sells Jersey City Property
Charles Blumenkehl, managing partner of Blue Asset Management, said his company recently sold an apartment building in the West Bergen section of Jersey City, New Jersey. The building had been purchased as part of a package of distressed multi family apartment buildings acquired by Blue Asset... - August 15, 2011 - Blue Asset Management
VoicePad Announces the Release of "Talking" MobileIDX Websites for Real Estate Professionals
VoicePad® (http://voicepad.com) today announced the release of its "talking" MobileIDX® Websites, the real estate industry's only mobile sites that provide bilingual audio-based property presentations in conjunction with enhanced property photo handling. The audio streaming, which provides a more reliable alternative than viewing virtual tours on a mobile device, gives real estate professionals nationwide a competitive advantage in serving the mobile consumer. - August 14, 2011 - VoicePad
Rent to Own Homes Mega-Site Celebrates Their 9th Anniversary
HomeRun Homes is proudly celebrating their 9th anniversary, and is announcing substantial strides toward their goal of bringing the Rent to Own Option into the mainstream of Real Estate Transactions. Bringing Rent to Own Into The Mainstream It has been a very busy and eventful year for HomeRun... - August 14, 2011 - HomeRun Homes
Elaine Adair Earns NAR Green Designation
RE/MAX Alliance Group Associate Earns Green Designation from the National Association of Realtors - August 14, 2011 - RE/MAX Alliance Group
Brett/Robinson Offering a Packaged Deal for the Upcoming Alabama Coastal Triathlon
The Brett/Robinson Alabama Coastal Triathlon and “Tri-it-on” Triathlon is scheduled for Saturday, September 10th, and visitors to Gulf Shores & Orange Beach who are interested in participating in this event can take advantage of Brett/Robinson’s triathlon package. The current... - August 13, 2011 - Brett Robinson
Green Key Global to Present at West Coast Green Lodging Conference
Green Key Global, the operators of the Green Key Eco-Rating Program, has been invited to address the 2nd Annual West Coast Green Lodging Conference (WCGLC) later this month. The Green Key session, titled “Third-Party Green Certification – What’s the Return,” will be presented on Monday, August 22nd at 3:30 PM at the Embassy Suites Lake Tahoe Hotel & Ski Resort. - August 12, 2011 - Green Key Global
Buckhorn Property Management Company Opens in Frederick Maryland
New Company Founded on Client Satisfaction Strives to Provide the Best Service in the Industry. - August 12, 2011 - Buckhorn Property Management, LLC
Scientific Capital Arranges the Acquisition Financing of the Sleep Inn in Walterboro, South Carolina
Scientific Capital Group arranges a 1.7 MM SBA 7a loan for the acquisition of the Sleep Inn in Walterboro, South Carolina. The project was financed through an FDIC lender at 70% Loan to Value. A good news for those with an existing 7(a) loan or those who are planning to finance their hotels... - August 12, 2011 - Scientific Capital Group, Inc.
Christie's International Real Estate Strengthens Position in Hawaii with the Addition of a New Affiliate in Maui
Maui Estates International LLC Joins Leading International Network of Luxury Real Estate Brokers - August 12, 2011 - Christie's International Real Estate
North Lake Tahoe Luxury Home Sales Rise in Second Quarter, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Reports
Luxury home sales in the North Lake Tahoe and Truckee region moved higher in the second quarter of 2011 but trailed sales during the same period a year ago, according to Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Northern California’s leading luxury real estate services company. A total of 23... - August 11, 2011 - Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
Blue Asset Management LLC Closes on Williamstown Property
Charles Blumenkehl, managing partner of Blue Asset Management LLC said his company had sold its last property in Gloucester County, located in Williamstown. - August 11, 2011 - Blue Asset Management
Dan Novak of RE/MAX Classic Achieves Prestigious CDPE Designation
Dan Novak completes his education and achieves certification to help homeowners in distress of losing their homes. - August 11, 2011 - Dan Novak - Real Estate One
Green Award for Leading Employee Relocation Company
HCR, the award winning Relocation Management Company, has achieved the Carbon Footprint Standard in recognition of their efficient carbon management. - August 11, 2011 - HCR Group
Real Estate Networking Event in Kenilworth, NJ Already Breaks 100 Attendee Mark, 3 Weeks Prior to Event
Union Holding Group, a Union County New Jersey-based Real Estate Holding Company, announced today their upcoming Real Estate Networking Event on September 1st, at 6:00pm, at the Kenilworth Inn in Kenilworth, NJ already has over 100 guests registered. - August 10, 2011 - Union Property Group
Homewood Suites by Hilton – Austin-South/Airport Earns TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence
Presidian Hotels & Resorts today announced that its Homewood Suites by Hilton – Austin South/Airport has received a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence, which honors top-rated lodging businesses, restaurants and attractions, as reviewed by travelers on the world’s largest travel... - August 10, 2011 - Presidian Hotels & Resorts
A CitiMortage Short Sale in Las Vegas Was Closed by Las Vegas Short Sale Specialists, The Ballen Group
Keller Williams Realty Las Vegas Team, The Ballen Group, who are known Las Vegas Short sale Agents in Nevada successfully save another Nevada Homeowners from Foreclosure by closing a CitiMortage Short Sale with 2 Loans. - August 10, 2011 - Ballen Brands
Katherin Burnette of Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS® Earns Certified Investor Agent Specialist Qualification
Katherin Burnette, Broker in Charge at Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS® has earned the prestigious Certified Investor Agent Specialist ™ (CIAS) designation. Burnette finished the 30 hour course of extensive training to understand the different real estate investor types, and the... - August 10, 2011 - Linda Craft & Team Realtors
Raleigh-Based Luxury Home Marketing Group Plans Goals, Strategies for High End of Market in July Meeting
The Luxury Home Marketing Group used its July meeting to evaluate its goals and strategies half-way through 2011. The discussion included reviewing recent awards and honors, and how to apply those to help sell homes. “Our members are among the top selling REALTORS® in the... - August 10, 2011 - Linda Craft & Team Realtors
Jan Huff, a Well Known Realtor in Sarasota Florida is Gaining Recognition and Acquiring New Clients
Jan Huff, a well known realtor based in Sarasota Florida is gaining recognition and acquiring new clients. - August 10, 2011 - Jan Huff/ Prudential Palms Realty
Supermarket Insurance Group Partners with State Auto Insurance Companies to Form Grocery/Supermarket Specialty Program
Supermarket Insurance Group announced today that they have entered into a program partnership with State Auto Insurance Companies (NYSE:STFC), through Risk Evaluation and Design LLC (RED), a wholly owned subsidiary of State Auto dedicated to program business. Bill Morrison, President of... - August 08, 2011 - Supermarket Insurance Group
HousePals Says No to Middle Men in the Homeshare Market
The story of HousePals, the online homeshare finding service that's connecting landlords, tenants and housemates without the expensive finder's fees of a traditional Estate Agent. - August 08, 2011 - HousePals
J.D. Power and Associates Study Names RE/MAX Highest in Customer Satisfaction in 2011
J.D. Power and Associates Study recognizes RE/MAX for providing the highest overall consumer satisfaction for both home buyers and home sellers in 2011. - August 07, 2011 - RE/MAX Alliance Group
Americana Holdings Appoints New Branch Manager
Mitch Fulfer appointed branch manager of its Sahara office. - August 07, 2011 - Prudential Americana Group
Davidson Realty Hosts Blood Drive on August 16; Donors Receive Free Oil Change from Bozard Ford
Davidson Realty, Inc. based in World Golf Village will host a blood drive on Tuesday, August 16 from 10:30 am to 3:30 pm. Donors will receive a coupon for a free Quicklane oil change at Bozard Ford Lincoln in St. Augustine, Florida – a value of $29.95. Bozard's Quicklane services all makes... - August 07, 2011 - The Neighborhoods of World Golf Village
New Home Sales Soar for LGI Homes with a Record Breaking July
LGI Homes is pleased to announce that July was a record breaking month for residential closings. With a previous closing record of 56 in October of 2010, LGI Homes reached 57 closings on new homes in July 2011, an all-time high for the homebuilder. Currently, LGI Homes is ranked 58th by Builder... - August 06, 2011 - LGI Homes
RE/MAX Elite is Moving on Up
RE/MAX Elite, which has been the fastest growing RE/MAX franchise in the County of Brevard, FL over the last several years, has put in place two new initiatives that will further facilitate its continued expansion in the Brevard County real estate market. Justin Brown, Broker/Owner of RE/MAX... - August 06, 2011 - RE/MAX Elite
Local Austin Texas Realtor® Achieves National Recognition
Scott A. Stevens with Citywide Realty, Northwest of Austin, TX has been awarded Accredited Buyer’s Representation designation by the Real Estate Buyer’s Agent Council and NAR. - August 06, 2011 - Citywide Realty
Austin TX Realtor® Helps with Achieving the Dream of Homeownership
Additional tax incentives, All Time Low Interest Rates and affordability have made it easier for buyers to achieve the dream of homeownership, says Realtor® Scott A. Stevens, of Citywide Realty, Northwest. - August 06, 2011 - Citywide Realty
Down Payment Resource Wins 2011 Inman Innovator "Most Innovative New Technology" Award
Down Payment Resource recognized for its ability to efficiently connect eligible homebuyers and eligible properties with government-funded programs for down payment assistance. - August 06, 2011 - Workforce Resource
Glenn Brown Joins RE/MAX Alliance Group
Glenn T. Brown, one of the top Realtors in Sarasota, has joined RE/MAX Alliance Group in the Sarasota office at 2000 Webber Street. A veteran real estate professional with 20 years of experience, Brown specializes in golf course communities. Brown holds the Short Sales and Foreclosure Resource... - August 06, 2011 - RE/MAX Alliance Group
San Francisco Luxury Home Sales Hit Three Year High, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Reports
Luxury home sales in San Francisco reached their highest level since 2008 during the second quarter of this year as the high-end market continued to bounce back from the recessionary downturn, according to a new market report by Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, the region’s leading... - August 06, 2011 - Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
Local Distressed Property Expert Provides Guidance for Homeowners Trying to Avoid Foreclosure
Local CDPE-designated agent, Donna Tashjian of Keller Williams Grand Rapids East has released a new report that provides 10 foreclosure solutions that can be used to avoid the costly effects of foreclosure. The report titled “At the End of Your Rope? 10 solutions for alleviating the stress of an unaffordable mortgage!” provides information for homeowners dealing with the stress of possible foreclosure. - August 06, 2011 - Donna Tashjian
Lesley Garlock of South Bay Realty Selected to Join Innovative International Real Estate Network
Lesley Garlock of South Bay Realty is the newest member of barbara's inner circle, the international real estate network that's changing the face of the real estate business in the U.S. and abroad. - August 05, 2011 - South Bay Realty, Lesley Garlock
New Era of Real Estate: GHA Communities' Mario Gonzales Redefines How He Does Business, Teams with Doug Balog
By keeping foreclosed upon developments from languishing, Gonzales is able to provide affordable housing and create jobs in the Coachella Valley. - August 05, 2011 - Doug Balog Keller Williams
Staging a Home Considerably Reduces the Days on Market
Homes that were staged by DaVinci Designer Gallery sell up to 4 times faster when compared to the average days on market. - August 05, 2011 - DaVinci Designer Gallery
ERG Property Advisors Announces Hiring of Three New Associates
ERG Property Advisors welcomes three new associates including Paul Diaz, Rohit Jain, and Jeffrey Wolfson who all come from unique backgrounds. Their excellent work ethic will benefit the ERG team and make it thrive with their combined effort. - August 05, 2011 - ERG Property Advisors
Neal Communities' Sales in July Maintain Strong Momentum
July proved to be another strong month for Lakewood Ranch-based Neal Communities. - August 05, 2011 - Neal Communities of Southwest Florida, Inc.
Scientific Capital Arranges 4.1MM SBA Hotel Loan for an Independent Hotel in Amarillo, TX
Scientific Capital Group arranges a 4.1 MM SBA 7a loan for the refinance of an independent 185 room hotel in Amarillo, Texas. The project was financed through an FDIC lender at 68% Loan to Value (LTV) with the combined LTV of 75% including the seller carry. Hotel financing has remained anemic in... - August 04, 2011 - Scientific Capital Group, Inc.
Gain Elite Access to Off Market Commercial Real Estate Assets Direct from US Banks Through COMAC
COMAC (Commercial Off Market Assets & Capital) sources assets direct with US banks and private sellers for principal buyers. The new Elite Program takes investors to the front of the line for a first look. - August 04, 2011 - COMAC
Mercantile Capital Corporation Closes 24 Loans During First Half of 2011 to Finance Projects Valued at More Than $69.1 Million
Mercantile Capital Corporation, one of the nation’s largest providers of U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) 504 loans for small business owners who want to acquire or develop their own facilities, reported it closed 24 commercial loans from Jan. 1 through June 30 to finance projects... - August 04, 2011 - Mercantile Capital Corporation
RE/MAX Hall of Fame Award Presented to Jennifer King with RE/MAX Associates of Lancaster
Jennifer King, with RE/MAX Associates of Lancaster, 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 2010, only 20 percent of all RE/MAX Affiliates earned this... - August 04, 2011 - RE/MAX Associates of Lancaster, Jennifer King
Building Envelope Science Institute Holds Training Seminar for Defective Drywall in Orlando, Florida
The Building Envelope Science Institute (BESI) has held training seminars on Defective Drywall throughout Florida since October 2009; to provide qualified individuals training to perform inspections and remediation on structures with Defective “Chinese" Drywall. - August 04, 2011 - Building Envelope Science Institute