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Rick Stockhaus to Join Lakefront Living Realty, LLC
Rick Stockhaus from Millbury, MA will be joining Lakefront Living Realty, LLC in Mansfield, MA as a "Lakefront Specialist." - April 09, 2011 - Lakefront Living International, LLC
Shapiro & Sher Named Top Southern Nevada Prudential Sales Team
Luxury Real Estate team named Prudential Americana Group's #1 Nevada Team in 2010. - April 09, 2011 - Prudential Americana Group
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. (AUI) Continues to Expand, Strengthen Operations – Completes Merger with Carolina-Based Reliance Administrators, Inc.
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc., has obtained the assets of Reliance Administrators, Inc. -- a Rock Hill S.C., based wholesaler that specialized in workers’ compensation, commercial lines, and niche program opportunities for independent insurance agents nationwide. The acquisition is effective... - April 08, 2011 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.
HomeSource Supports Women in Leadership
HomeSource, Australia’s leading home assistance company will sponsor this year’s Australian Regional Women Leaders Convention to be held in Melbourne from April 7-8. Joint Managing Director of HomeSource, Pia Vogel said her support for the Convention was a natural fit. - April 08, 2011 - HomeSource Ltd
CENTURY 21 All Islands Relocates Kapaa Office
The newly relocated Kapaa office is located in the historic Roxy Square. - April 08, 2011 - Century 21 All Islands
Las Vegas Real Estate Company Acquires Prudential Arizona
Greater Business Opportunities Expected for Largest Prudential Operations in Nevada and Arizona. - April 08, 2011 - Prudential Americana Group
RE/MAX Metro Chicago Real Estate Network's Hot Air Balloon to Visit SW Chicago Christian School in Oak Lawn on May 9
The RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon will visit Southwest Chicago Christian School, 10110 S. Central Ave., in Oak Lawn, Ill., on May 9, where the balloon crew will present an interactive educational program developed and sponsored by the RE/MAX metro Chicago real estate network. In the audience will be the... - April 08, 2011 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
Royal Oaks Building Group Expands Into the Colony at Lexington Plantation
Triangle Home Builder Launches Third Section of New Homes in Residential Neighborhood Located in Cameron, N.C. - April 08, 2011 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Leading Property Feeding Service, Property Portal Feeder Partners with FindaProperty.com to Provide a Better Alternative for Submitting Properties to Property Portals
As UK property agents continue to look for simpler ways of submitting properties to their favourite portals, former exclusively-international portal feeding service Property Portal Feeder continues its expansion into the UK market by partnering with top UK portal FindaProperty.com to provide high quality data feeds. - April 07, 2011 - Property Portal Feeder
Boca Ciega Bay Homesites Offered at Higgenbotham Auction
Higgenbotham Auctioneers International (HAI) has been retained to offer at auction two waterfront homesites on Boca Ciega Bay. One homesite will be offered absolute to the last and highest bidder. The auction will be held on-site at 11 am, Thursday, April 21 at 1326 Boca Ciega Isle Drive, St. Pete... - April 07, 2011 - Higgenbotham Auctioneers International
TTR Sotheby’s International Realty Announces 2010 Sales Award Winners
TTR Sotheby’s International Realty of Washington DC today announced the winners of its 2010 annual sales awards. Award Winners include: Top Group: First Place: The Yerks Team (Penny Yerks, Piper Gioia, Tom Decrosta, Aaron Scruggs Gary Dopslaff, Ashley White) Second Place: The Alex &... - April 06, 2011 - TTR Sotheby's International Realty
Leading Property Feeding Service, Property Portal Feeder Partners with Rightmove.co.uk to Enable High Quality Data Feeds for UK Agents
As UK property agents continue to look for simpler ways to deal 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 portal giant Rightmove.co.uk to provide high quality data feeds. - April 06, 2011 - Property Portal Feeder
EMLab P&K Cites Need for USP 797 Implementation and Compliance After Contaminated IV Solution in Alabama
Recent IV TPN solution contamination illnesses in Alabama demonstrate need for USP 797 implementation. The IV infection outbreak is being investigated to determine if bacterial contamination is the cause of nine patient deaths. - April 06, 2011 - EMLab P&K IAQ Laboratory
RE/MAX Partners of Berwyn Celebrates Its 25th Anniversary with RE/MAX Northern Illinois Real Estate Network
RE/MAX Partners of Berwyn, Ill., reached a significant milestone this year: 2011 marks the 25th year that the brokerage has been affiliated with the RE/MAX Northern Illinois real estate network. - April 06, 2011 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
Pickett Authors Second Article for The Scotsman Guide in 2011
Scott Pickett is the President of PSB Realty Advisors and has authored two articles for The Scotsman Guide in 2011. His latest article "Go Ahead-Call it a Comeback" was printed in the April 2011 edition of the trade publication. - April 06, 2011 - PSB Realty Advisors
As Economy Improves, Landlords Regain Upper Hand in Office Leasing
The commercial real estate office market is firming up, which means tenants may not be able to get the incredible deals they have come to expect during the recession, according to Chris Macke, senior real estate strategist at CoStar, a recent guest on the “Commercial Real Estate... - April 06, 2011 - Bull Realty
Blue Asset Management Bullish on Multi Family Housing
According to Charles Blumenkehl, managing partner of Blue Asset Management LLC, multi-family housing has become more desirable as an investment for the company as it seeks to take advantage of the lower market values and rental demand in today’s current real estate environment. - April 05, 2011 - Blue Asset Management
The New Pegasus Residential Brand Revealed– Recipient of a "$100k Extreme Corporate Makeover"
Discover True North and Pegasus Residential announce completion of the $100k Extreme Corporate Makeover. The contest was created to recognize and reward a company within the multifamily industry, that had created or sustained a positive work culture in tough economic times. - April 04, 2011 - Pegasus Residential
Harrington of Resort Realty to Speak at VRMA Eastern Seminar
Michael Harrington, CEO and Principal Broker of Resort Realty of the Outer Banks, Inc. has been selected to speak at the upcoming Vacation Rental Managers Association (VRMA) Eastern Seminar April 4-5 in Hilton Head Island, S.C. - April 03, 2011 - Resort Realty of the Outer Banks, Inc.
Rockledge to Sponsor Atlanta Volleyball Meetup Group
Rockledge, the premier Marietta apartments located on the Chattahoochee River, will sponsor the widely successful Atlanta Volleyball Meetup group for the second year. - April 02, 2011 - Rockledge Apartments
Blue Asset Management LLC Adds Online Rent Payment to Platform
Charles Blumenkehl, managing partner for Blue Asset Management LLC, announced his company has made online rent payments available to its tenants via its property management online platform. According to Charles Blumenkehl , “As more households make more of their monthly payments online, we... - April 02, 2011 - Blue Asset Management
Retail and Office Markets Signal Recovery During the Second Half of 2010 by Lower Vacancy Rates and Picked Up Demand
Colliers International Albania has recently released its biannual research of the Real Estate Review for the second half of 2010. According to Colliers’ research, both office and retail markets picked up during the second half of 2010 marking lower vacancy rates while maintaining stable rents. - April 02, 2011 - Colliers International Albania
BESI Holds National Training & Certification Seminar for Defective (Chinese) Drywall Inspection and Remediation
The Building Envelope Science Institute’s next National Training & Certification Seminar on “Chinese” or Defective Drywall in America for inspection and remediation is being held April 11-12, 2011. This is the most comprehensive two-day course offered and is accepted by the American Council for Accredited Certification (ACAC) for sixteen (16) recertification credits. - April 01, 2011 - Building Envelope Science Institute
St. Louis Area Homebuilder, Payne Family Homes’ Ed Lott Wins HBA Service Award for 3rd Year - Honored for 3 Consecutive Years for Dedication to Sales & Marketing Council
Edward G. Lott, Payne Family Homes Vice President-Sales & Marketing, has been honored with the Hugh L. Pettus Award for an unprecedented third year in a row by the Home Builders Association of St. Louis and Eastern Missouri. The prestigious award is presented to the HBA’s Sales & Marketing Council builder member who does the most to further the council’s goals. No other SMC member has ever won the award three consecutive times. - April 01, 2011 - Payne Family Homes
Aeroplex / Aerolease Group - Working with the Children's Burn Foundation to Make a Child's Dream Come True
9-year-old Walter Gomez, Jr. and 7-year-old sister Ebony earn their wings four years after tragic car fire (Van Nuys, CA, Sept. 15, 2010) – Involved in a devastating car fire in April 2004, today 9-year-old Walter Gomez, Jr. and his 7-year-old sister Ebony fulfilled a dream of flying by taking the controls of a single-engine Beechcraft Bonanza aircraft in the skies above Los Angeles. - April 01, 2011 - Aeroplex / Aerolease Group
Dream Town Has Highest Percentage of CAR Top Producers in Chicago
Dream Town Realty was represented en masse last week at the annual Chicago Association of REALTORS Awards. Eighteen percent of the company's agents received Top Producer recognition, a larger percentage than any other agency in Chicago. - April 01, 2011 - Dream Town Realty
Blue Asset Management Closes on Barrington Property
Charles Blumenkehl, managing partner of Blue Asset Management LLC, announced his fund has sold its holdings in Barrington, New Jersey. According to Blumenkehl, “After closes on millions of dollars of non-performing mortgages and distressed property throughout New Jersey, we began to... - April 01, 2011 - Blue Asset Management
The Corvus Group Delivers Due Diligence Solutions on More Than $5 Billion of Commercial Real Estate Loans
The Corvus Group, Inc., a diversified commercial real estate capital services company that serves public and private sector clients nationwide, announced its Capital Markets division completed two commercial real estate loan due diligence assignments supporting both buyer and seller activities. - March 31, 2011 - The Corvus Group
Charles Reinhart Company Relocation Department Attends Global Real Estate Conference
Susan Kellam, Relocation Director, and Leslie Smith, Relocation Coordinator with the Charles Reinhart Company, Realtors (www.ReinhartRealtors.com) recently attended the 2011 Leading Real Estate Companies of the World (LeadingRE) conference March 8-10th. The annual event attracted 850 top real... - March 31, 2011 - Charles Reinhart Company, Realtors
Frank Lapasso Joins The Soda Group at Keller Williams in Lakewood Ranch, Florida
Experienced Agent Will Focus on Residential, Commercial and Bank-Owned Properties in the Greater Sarasota Area. - March 31, 2011 - The Soda Group
CityCenter of CityNorth Offers Free Fitness Fridays April 1 Through August 26
The nation’s latest fitness phenomenon – the CrossFit method – will be taught for free along with rejuvenating yoga classes as part of the CityCenter of CityNorth Fitness Friday events. This popular event has returned for a third year to help Phoenix residents prepare for swimsuit season and develop healthier habits. - March 31, 2011 - CityCenter of CityNorth
The State of Retail Improving Steadily; Tenants Still Getting Great Deals
The retail sector has hit bottom, and retailers are starting to expand again, according to experts on the most recent episode of the Commercial Real Estate Show. For companies willing to add locations, there are good real estate deals to be had. “There are still pockets of weakness going... - March 31, 2011 - Bull Realty
American Land List, LLC has Decided to Offer Free Listings to Its Users
www.americanlandlist.com is a subscription-based listing site. As a business offer, they have chosen to allow customers to freely place their property for sale on this site for a certain time period if those same customers will simply link their sites with American Land List’s site. - March 30, 2011 - American Land List, LLC
The Former Location of BC Corral Western Wear Offered at Absolute Auction
Higgenbotham Auctioneers International announced the auction of the former location of BC Corral Western Wear. The 11,400±SF commercial building on 5.85± acres is located at 4509 US Hwy 92 E, Lakeland, FL. The property will be offered absolute to the last and highest bidder. The... - March 30, 2011 - Higgenbotham Auctioneers International
Michelle Frenzel Earns Accredited Staging Professional Designation
Frenzel Properties offers complimentary home staging consultations. - March 30, 2011 - Frenzel Properties
Total Mortgage Services Receives District of Columbia Mortgage Lender License
Total Mortgage Services has expanded its geographic footprint and is now approved to originate residential mortgage loans in Washington, D.C. - March 29, 2011 - Total Mortgage
Senior Friendship Center of Naples Honored with Diamond Volunteer Award By Program Founder, Kelly E. Capolino
The retired physicians who donate their time and expertise to the Friendship Health Clinic, Collier, were thanked for their dedication at the Diamond Volunteer Award reception held for 2011 winner, Senior Friendship Centers. - March 28, 2011 - Kelly E. Capolino
Blue Asset Management Sells Millville Property
Charles Blumenkehl, managing partner for Blue Asset Management LLC, announced his company has sold its last remaining Cumberland County property in Milleville, New Jersey. According to Blumenkehl, the property, a vacant multi family structure in need of rehabilitation, was acquired through... - March 28, 2011 - Blue Asset Management
Royals Oaks Building Group Celebrates Neighborhood Grand Opening with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Local Homebuilder Joins Apex Chamber of Commerce to Mark Completion of Holland Farm Community in Apex - March 27, 2011 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
MERJS Appointed as Sole Commercial Property Agent for Newly Refurbished Soho Offices in Dean Street, W1
MERJS, a leading London commercial property agency, has been appointed as sole commercial property agent for the third floor office space of newly refurbished Soho offices in Dean Street, W1 - March 27, 2011 - Merjs Charted Surveyors
Santa Clarita Real Estate Agent Helps Homeonwers in Financial Distress
Local Real Estate Agent Releases New Report Outlining Straightforward Solutions for Homeowners that are behind on their mortgage payments and seek to Avoid Foreclosure. Daysi Jarquin explains some of the options to homeowners that are facing foreclosure and they owe more than their home is worth. - March 27, 2011 - Daysi Jarquin
Albania Property Group Launching of Macedonia Lalzit Bay Resort Project
Albania Property Group and CSS Property Partners LP, a subsidiary of CSS LLP had a successful launching of the Lalzit Bay Resort in Macedonia, specifically in the cities of Gostivar and Skopje. The General Manager of the developer’s team Mr. Ravin Maharajah was present together with the Managing Director of Albania Property Group Mr. Ilir Konomi. - March 26, 2011 - Albania Property Group
Blue Asset Management LLC Weathers Floods in Northern New Jersey
With rental properties throughout northern New Jersey, Blue Asset Management had its share of problems resulting from the recent flooding in the area. - March 26, 2011 - Blue Asset Management
Prudential YSU Real Estate Team Awarded Chairman Circle Gold Award
Lee & Pamela St. Peter of Prudential YSU Realty have been named to Prudential Real Estate and Relocation Services prestigious Chairman’s Circle–Gold for 2010. Prudential Real Estate and Relocation Services is a company of Prudential Financial, Inc. [NYSE:PRU]. - March 26, 2011 - The St. Peter Team
West Virginia’s Largest CPA and Consulting Firm Opens Columbus Office
PSB Realty Advisors have leased space to West Virginia's largest CPA and Consulting Firm in Downtown Columbus, Ohio. - March 25, 2011 - PSB Realty Advisors
A1 Costa Rica Properties Partners with A1 Costa Rica Real Estate
A1 Costa Rica Properties S.A. has entered in a partnership with A1 Costa Rica Real Estate S.A. to increase their internet visibility. - March 25, 2011 - A1 Costa Rica Properties S.A.
Sold: Multi-Use Building in Downtown West Bend
Patrick Gallagher and Matson Holbrook of Siegel-Gallagher, Inc., represented Sheboygan-based Community Bank & Trust in the sale of a 21,534-square-foot apartment, office, and retail building in downtown West Bend. The unique mixed-use property, which was originally constructed in 1893 with... - March 25, 2011 - Siegel-Gallagher
American Institute of Architects Detroit Urban Priorities Committee to Host "Detroit By Design"
Symposiums and exhibits to highlight themes of transportation, urban centers and urban agriculture as they relate to the city of Detroit. - March 25, 2011 - American Institute of Architects Detroit
FDA Grants PharmaJet 510(k) Clearance on Intradermal Needle-free Injection Device
First FDA-cleared needle-free injection alternative to needle-based “Mantoux” method. - March 25, 2011 - PharmaJet, Inc.
New Service Allows Homebuyers to Retrieve Closing Documents Online
Cornerstone Title has announced the implementation of a groundbreaking service that will enable homebuyers to access their closing documents online through one comprehensive portal. Buyers will have secure access to their documents – including mortgage, HUD documents, note, deed, and title... - March 25, 2011 - CornerStone Title