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Mercantile Capital Corporation Best First Quarter Ever is Lead-in to Projected Major Loans in May
Mercantile Capital Corporation, which earlier reported its best first quarter ever in 2011 with 15 commercial property loans to finance projects that total more than $54.8 million — a 44.6 percent increase over the same period in 2010 — projects record or near record transactions... - May 20, 2011 - Mercantile Capital Corporation
RE/MAX Agents Outproduced Others Two to One in 2010
RE/MAX Agents in Manatee, Sarasota and Charlotte County, Florida, Mirror National Trend. - May 20, 2011 - RE/MAX Alliance Group
RE/MAX Continued to Sell More Homes in 2010
RE/MAX Dominates Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte County Markets in Florida. - May 20, 2011 - RE/MAX Alliance Group
Leading Property Feeding Service Property Portal Feeder Partners with Major UK Property Portals to Enable High Quality Data Feeds to Over 100 Portals for UK Agents
As UK property agents continue to look for simpler ways of dealing with property data feeds to their favourite portals, former exclusively-international portal feeding service Property Portal Feeder announces its break into the UK market by partnering with major UK property portals to provide high quality data feeds to over 100 portals. - May 19, 2011 - Property Portal Feeder
Cornish & Carey Commercial Newmark Knight Frank Team Selected to Market Sobrato's First San Francisco Property for Lease
Renowned Silicon Valley landlord, The Sobrato Organization, selected Cornish & Carey Commercial Newmark Knight Frank to market the firm’s first San Francisco property for lease. The 291,000 square foot (sf) Class A waterfront building is located at 500 Terry Francois Boulevard in the Mission Bay neighborhood of San Francisco. Sobrato closed escrow on the $91 Million property Tuesday, May 17, 2011. - May 19, 2011 - Cornish & Carey Commercial Newmark Knight Frank
RE/MAX Firms in Northern Illinois Real Estate Market Ranked Among Most Productive in U.S. by Real Trends
A number of RE/MAX firms in the Northern Illinois real estate market, each of which is independently owned and operated, were recently spotlighted in one of the nation’s most prestigious surveys of real estate company productivity - Real Trends 500. The 2011 Real Trends 500, an annual report... - May 19, 2011 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
Newmark Knight Frank Cornish & Carey Commercial Capital Group Closes Over $142,000,000 in Exclusive Debt Assignments on West Coast During the First Months of 2011
Brad Zampa and Ben Bullock of Newmark Knight Frank Cornish & Carey Commercial’s Capital Group placed over $142,000,000 in permanent and bridge debt on Bay Area office product in the first months of 2011. The Capital Group is looking to grow its team, as both investment sales and financing opportunities are increasing significantly on the west coast, and the team’s current pipeline includes over $1 Billion of exclusive debt and equity assignments. - May 19, 2011 - Cornish & Carey Commercial Newmark Knight Frank
Keller Williams Realty and Old Republic Home Protection Align to Provide Unique Benefits to Associates’ Clients
Keller Williams Realty, Inc. announced today that it has entered into an agreement with Old Republic Home Protection to offer a variety of services to the company’s associates and their clients. “The focus of Keller Williams Realty associates is 100% on serving their clients’... - May 19, 2011 - Keller Williams Realty, Inc.
Al Dumas Named No. 1 RE/MAX Agent in Florida
REO Powerhouse Recognized at Recent Awards Ceremony - May 19, 2011 - RE/MAX Alliance Group
Royal Oaks Building Group Opens Forest Springs Neighborhood for New Home Sales
Triangle Home Builder Offers Single-Family Homes in New Residential Holly Springs Neighborhood - May 19, 2011 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
New Leases Mean Help for Relief Efforts
Two local apartment communities, the Springs at Madison and the Springs at Huntsville, will donate $100 to the American Red Cross for every new lease signed by June 30, 2011. Efforts go to support Alabama communities affected by the tornadoes on April 27, 2011. - May 18, 2011 - Continental Properties Company, Inc.
Helen Pastorino of Pertria Featured in Jumping the Curve: Innovation and Strategic Choice in an Age of Transition
Pastorino referenced for her implementation of innovative technology in the real estate industry. - May 18, 2011 - Pertria
Colliers International Makes New Executive Appointment with Focus on Clients
Colliers International today announced the appointment of a globally-recognised property executive to its senior management team as it continues its strategy of asserting its dominant presence in the institutional real estate market. James Quigley will assume the role of National Director –... - May 18, 2011 - Colliers International (Australia)
Davidson Realty in World Golf Village Welcomes New Agent Maxine Levy
Davidson Realty, Inc., the premier Jacksonville and St. Augustine real estate company, has added new Agent Maxine Levy to its team of real estate brokers. Levy brings more than 27 years financial industry experience to her new role in real estate. Says Davidson Realty President Sherry Davidson,... - May 18, 2011 - The Neighborhoods of World Golf Village
Total Mortgage Services Names Victoria Bextel to Lead National Operations
Total Mortgage Services, LLC, a leading mortgage lender, announced today the hiring of Victoria Bextel as the Company’s head of national operations for both its retail and wholesale channels. Ms. Bextel brings to this newly-created senior management position over 22 years of operations,... - May 17, 2011 - Total Mortgage
Nicholls Auction Marketing Group to Auction Legacy Farm in Amissville, VA
Nicholls Auction Marketing Group to Sell Legacy Farm in Amissville, VA at Auction. Nicholls Auction Marketing Group, Inc., (www.nichollsauction.com) announces the auction of Legacy Farm – a spectacular 81 Rappahannock County Virginia country estate – on June 10, at 11 am, in... - May 17, 2011 - Nicholls Auction Marketing Group
Remax Professionals Announces New Listing in Laurel, Maryland
Well cared for brick front home in Laurel, MD is for sale. - May 16, 2011 - Remax Professionals
Runaway Rentals Re-Enters the Vacation Rentals by Owner Industry
Runaway Rentals announces their re-entry to the vacation rental by owner market - May 16, 2011 - Runaway Rentals
Iza Ramirez Completed her Prestigious CDPD Designation to Specialize in Real Estate Short Sales
Iza Ramirez has used her years of experience in Short Sales and the Harris Real Estate University Certified Distressed Property Designation (CDPD) to help hundreds of Homeowners avoid Foreclosure with a Short Sale. - May 15, 2011 - Pleasant Realty
TTR Sotheby’s International Realty Acquires Hounshell Real Estate
TTR Sotheby’s International Realty (TTR/SIR) has announced that it will acquire DC based realty firm Hounshell Real Estate and Property Management. Hounshell Real Estate, a twenty person firm located in northwest Washington DC has been a mainstay of the downtown real estate market and a key... - May 14, 2011 - TTR Sotheby's International Realty
The Ballen Group, Award Winning Las Vegas Real Estate Agent Team with Keller Williams Realty, Welcomes Greg Duffield REALTOR® as LEAD Buyer Specialist
The Ballen Group, Las Vegas Short Sale Specialists in Nevada, has partnered with Greg Duffield, REALTOR® in order to expand the home buyers division and work with talented agents and Keller Williams Realty Las Vegas. - May 14, 2011 - Ballen Brands
EMLab P&K Increases Mold Testing and Bacteria Testing Capacity to Help with Recovery After Mississippi River Flooding
As devastating flood waters recede, EMLab P&K prepares to help with the recovery process through mold testing and bacteria testing in Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Ohio, and Tennessee. - May 13, 2011 - EMLab P&K IAQ Laboratory
Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS® Explain Changes in NC Home Sales Paperwork
Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS® has produced a video to help explain changes in the new North Carolina Offer to Purchase Contract. Effective January 1st, 2011, every member of the North Carolina Association of REALTORS® must use the new due diligence contract. “The steps to a real... - May 13, 2011 - Linda Craft & Team Realtors
Shodeen Awards Travel Prize to Geneva Realtor
Shodeen Residential recently awarded a $1,500 travel gift certificate to Mary Reuter, Realtor with The Reuter Team of RE/MAX Excels in Geneva. The gift was bestowed at a business luncheon honoring area real estate agents who have shown homes at and referred buyers to the builder’s Mill Creek... - May 12, 2011 - Shodeen Homes
Linda Craft Comments on How Applied-Feedback Helps Sell Homes in April via Luxury Home Marketing Group
The Luxury Home Marketing Group (LHMG) of Raleigh, NC focused on Estate-sized homes during April’s meeting. The properties toured included two custom-built, Estate-sized homes outside of a subdivision, listed by Vice-President Linda Craft; a custom-builder’s personal home in the... - May 11, 2011 - Linda Craft & Team Realtors
Dominion Enterprises Launches Homes Media Solutions
Synergistic approach for Dominion’s real estate brands will provide innovative products and services for real estate professionals, consumers. - May 11, 2011 - Homes.com
Homes.com Announces Mortgage Calculator App
Application helps consumers navigate tough financial decisions. - May 11, 2011 - Homes.com
Urban Centers to be Focus of Next AIA Detroit Urban Priorities Committee “Detroit By Design” Series, May 17-24
Symposia at the Detroit Public Library to discuss urban centers as it relates to the Detroit’s current status, its historic efforts, and the Detroit Works Project. - May 11, 2011 - American Institute of Architects Detroit
Royal Oaks Building Group Wins Two Individual 2011 MAME Awards
Local Home Builder Recognized by The Triangle Sales & Marketing Council for Excellence in the Categories of Superintendent of the Year and Sales Team of the Year for Multiple Communities - May 11, 2011 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Advantage Homes Celebrates One-Year Anniversary at Brunswick Crossing with Event and Luxury Townhome Preview
Advantage Homes, LLC is pleased to announce the one-year anniversary celebration of Brunswick Crossing, one of the communities featuring homes by Advantage Homes. The event will take place Saturday, May 14th from 11 a.m.–6 p.m. in the Brunswick Crossing community, Brunswick, Md. Visitors will also be able to preview the community’s new luxury townhome plans, designed specifically for Brunswick Crossing by Maryland homebuilder Advantage Homes. - May 09, 2011 - Advantage Homes
San Diego Real Estate Agent Laura Sechrist Joins Real Living Lifestyles
Real Living Lifestyles welcomes Laura Sechrist to their La Costa Encinitas office. Sechrist graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a degree in Advertising. Her professional background enhances her ability to manage business effectively and protect client interests, ensuring successful real estate transactions. - May 08, 2011 - Laura Sechrist, Realtor®
Palm Beach County Sees the Return of Investors to the Local Market
Palm Beach County sees the return of investors to the local market. According to industry experts and raw data, investors are returning to the Palm Beach Real Estate Market. While many potential home owners are acting in an emotional state, investors realize this is one of the very best times to... - May 08, 2011 - Palm Beach Real Estate Investors Association
Prudential Arizona Properties Sales Executives Receive National Awards
Prudential Arizona Properties recently recognized more than 200 of its REALTORs with awards for outstanding 2010 sales achievements. A part of the Americana companies, Prudential Arizona spans 20 offices and 2,000 sales executives in Nevada and Arizona. Both local and national awards were given... - May 08, 2011 - Prudential Americana Group
Brett/Robinson Sweepstakes Draws in June Customers
Brett/Robinson is offering major incentive for June vacationers with their latest “Just June” vacation special. - May 07, 2011 - Brett Robinson
Vacation Rental Agent Opens New Maui Office
Vacation Rental Agent's Hawaii website, Hawaiianbeachrentals.com, opens new Maui office to ensure continued local expertise to guests on the "Valley Isle.” - May 06, 2011 - Vacation Rental Agent
GCN Canada Inc. Begins Preparations for Start Up of the Emerald Coast Project in Cameroon
GCN Canada, Inc. announces it has begun making preparations to send an advance team to Limbe, Cameroon to initiate the development of the Emerald Coast Free Zone Development Project - May 05, 2011 - GCN Canada, Inc.
Rags to Riches Publisher Bridges Chasm Between Print and Social Media
Innovative concept promises to breathe new life into the magazine industry. - May 05, 2011 - Help Me Rent Magazine
Scott Stevens, REALTOR® of Citywide Realty Earns Prestigious GRI Designation
Scott A. Stevens of Citywide Realty recently received the nationally recognized Graduate REALTOR® Institute (GRI) designation. - May 05, 2011 - Citywide Realty
Costa Mesa's 20th Annual Mesa Verde Neighborhood Garage Sale
Costa Mesa real estate company, Torelli Realty is hosting the 20th Annual Mesa Verde Garage Sale on Saturday, May 14, 2011 - May 04, 2011 - Torelli Realty
Charles Reinhart Company Welcomes 8 New Agents
The Charles Reinhart Company has welcomed 8 new Realtors: Chris Brown, Brad Doan, Josh Kercher, Darby Kolano, Jo Pichan, Michael & MaryAnn Ryan, and Dana Vespremi. - May 04, 2011 - Charles Reinhart Company, Realtors
Choyce Peterson Negotiates Successful Renewal for R.V.I. America Insurance Company for 17,600 Square Feet in Stamford, CT
Choyce Peterson achieved a 17,000 square-foot renewal in Stamford, Connecticut. - May 03, 2011 - Choyce Peterson, Inc.
CarInsuranceBestRate.com Launches a New Car Insurance Quote System for People with a Busy Life
CarInsuranceBestRate.com offers a user friendly car insurance quote system to help people with a busy life find the best car insurance rates from top car insurance providers in the industry. - May 03, 2011 - CarInsuranceBestRate.com
American Land List Now Adding "Wishing Well" to Its Land Listing Website
Http://www.americanlandlist.com is now posting a new area on its website called “The Wishing Well,” closely linked to the “Wish List.” - May 03, 2011 - American Land List, LLC
Allstate New Jersey Offers Protection from Identity Theft, Federal Trade Commission Cites Identity Theft as the Number One Consumer Complaint in 2010
According to a recent report released by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), for the 11th year in a row identity theft topped the agency’s list of top consumer complaints received. Allstate's Identity Restoration Coverage provides high-quality fraud assistance, handling everything from proactive fraud alerts to inquiries from creditors. - May 02, 2011 - Allstate New Jersey Insurance Company
HomeRun Homes Purchases HomeRunHomes.com Domain Name
HomeRun Homes, one of the largest online marketplaces for Rent to Own Homes, has announced that they have won the long bidding process for and were cleared to purchase, the domain name HomeRunHomes.com. Clearing up Confusion - Disparity Between Company Name and Domain Name. HomeRun Homes was... - May 02, 2011 - HomeRun Homes
Dream Town Realty Welcomes 4 New Chicago Realtors in March
Four local realtors joined Chicago-based real estate brokerage Dream Town Realty during the month of March. Anthony Motton, Peter Childs, Susan Boush and Tom Kelley are now full-time agents with the company, which has four locations in the city. - May 01, 2011 - Dream Town Realty
Royal Oaks Building Group Wins 2011 Company MAME Awards
Local Home Builder Recognized by the Triangle Sales and Marketing Council for Excellence in Three Categories. - May 01, 2011 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
MERJS Instructed to Let Approximately 8,500 Sq Ft of High Quality Commercial Office Space in Landmark EC1 Building
MERJS – a leading London commercial property agency, has been instructed to let approximately 8,500 sq ft of high quality office space in 100 Hatton Garden, London, EC1, divided between 4 office suites. The office space is available to rent at £27.50 per square foot per annum exclusive. - May 01, 2011 - Merjs Charted Surveyors
Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance Opens Special Claims Phone Number for Tornado Claims
The recent storms throughout Virginia have caused incredible damage. Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance realizes that their members need them quickly in this turbulent time, so they've set up a special phone number to call for faster claims service. - April 29, 2011 - Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance
Smart Homes Hit Main Stream: Lennar Arizona is Offering Energy Efficient-Technology Rich Homes
It used to be only high end custom homes featured Smart Home gadgets to make life easier. That technology has now hit mainstream with one of the nation's largest home builders, Lennar - specifically in Arizona. Technology allows home owners to make sure their children arrive home safely from school, remotely adjust the temperature and lights, and let the plumber in during a specific window of time. It's cool and it's included in many new Lennar homes in Arizona. - April 29, 2011 - Lennar, Arizona