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San Francisco Luxury Home Sales, Prices Up Slightly, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Reports
Luxury home sales and the median sale price in San Francisco moved slightly higher once again in the fourth quarter of last year, according to Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, the Bay Area’s leading luxury real estate services company. A total of 56 homes sold for more than $2 million... - January 23, 2011 - Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
Mark Lowham to Join Luxury Real Estate Leader TTR/Sotheby’s International Realty as Principal and Managing Partner
TTR/Sotheby’s International Realty announced that Mark C. Lowham, former Executive Vice President of WEST*GROUP, will join the firm as an investor and Managing Partner. According to Jonathan Taylor, Founder and Managing Partner of TTR/Sotheby’s International Realty, “We are... - January 22, 2011 - TTR Sotheby's International Realty
Union Property Group Launches webuyuglyhousesnj.com
Union Property Group, a Union County New Jersey-based Real Estate Holding Company, has officially launched their new website webuyuglyhousesnj.com targeted at distressed NJ home sellers looking to sell their home fast. Chief Marketing Officer, Chris Consorte, said “We believe 2011 is going... - January 22, 2011 - Union Property Group
East Bay Luxury Home Sales Jump in December, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Reports
Million-dollar home sales in the East Bay surged in December from the previous month and year-ago levels as the high-end housing market continued to show signs of strengthening, according to Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, the Bay Area’s leading provider of luxury real estate... - January 22, 2011 - Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
Allstate New Jersey and Junior Achievement Team Up to Help Beautify Stokes Elementary School in Trenton
Allstate New Jersey’s Give Back Day program had more than a hundred volunteers beautify Stokes Elementary School in Trenton on Monday, Jan. 17 in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Volunteers cleaned hundreds of windows, and organized classes, among other things. - January 21, 2011 - Allstate New Jersey Insurance Company
Tiger.co.uk Adds Four New Car Insurance Partners to Its Motor Insurance Comparison Panel
Tiger.co.uk, one of the UK's leading comparison sites, is delighted to announce the arrival of four additional partners to its panel of trusted car insurance providers: Collingwood, MCE, Key Worker and Heritage Motor. Now Tiger.co.uk can provide even greater choice for insurance policy shoppers... - January 21, 2011 - tiger.co.uk
Marin Luxury Home Sales Down in December, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Reports
Luxury home sales in Marin County fell in December from the previous month and year-ago levels, but the median sale price of a high-end home edged up nearly 6 percent from last year, according to Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, the Bay Area’s leading provider of luxury real estate... - January 21, 2011 - Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
The International Realty, Inc. Launches New Ventures
TIR Announces International Property Search and The International MLS [IMLS] - January 21, 2011 - The International MLS [IMLS]
Prudential Florida Expands Global Market Presence with The International Realty
Prudential Florida Realty Joins The International Realty in Creating New Global Marketing Exposure for Florida Properties - January 21, 2011 - The International MLS [IMLS]
Hotel Galvez Hosts Wedding Vow Renewal Ceremony
Hotel Galvez & Spa, A Wyndham Grand® Hotel, will host a mass Wedding Vow Renewal Ceremony on Saturday, Feb. 12, 2011, at 1:00 p.m. for couples who have celebrated their marriages and honeymoons at the historic hotel as well as other interested couples. The Wedding Vow Renewal Ceremony,... - January 20, 2011 - Mitchell Historic Properties
Paradise Homes Opens Two New Model Homes in Lakewood Ranch, Florida
The Number One Builder in Lakewood Ranch, Florida, Opens Two New Model Homes in Country Club East - January 20, 2011 - Paradise Homes of Sarasota
Ross Insurance Attends E-Marketing Conference with Astonish Results and the Insurance Journal
Ross Insurance Agency, Inc. of Holyoke MA is pleased to announce that two of its leadership team are attending an e-marketing conference in San Diego, CA. The event is sponsored by Astonish Results and the Insurance Journal. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday Jan. 18th through Thursday, Jan. - January 20, 2011 - Ross Insurance Agency
Local Businesses Earn "Welcome to the Neighborhood" Badge
All American Denver Moving Company renews its Welcome to the Neighborhood program for 2011, recognizing local businesses for their contributions to Denver neighborhoods. - January 20, 2011 - All American Moving Services
Kelly E. Capolino PA Real Estate Market Update: December 2010 Shows Consumer Confidence is Back in Southwest Florida
Developers have returned to the Southwest Florida real estate market and buyers are once again purchasing well-priced properties. - January 20, 2011 - Kelly E. Capolino
New York City Foreclosure Listings in Q4 2010 Down 32% from 2009 Levels
The number of new scheduled NYC foreclosure auctions (487) was down 26% in Q4 2010 compared to Q3 2010, and was down 32% from Q4 2009 (712). - January 19, 2011 - PropertyShark.com
Charles Blumenkehl of Blue Asset Management LLC Sees Demand for Residential Rentals Increasing
Charles Blumenkehl, managing partner for Blue Asset Management LLC says his company is seeing more demand for residential rental properties and believes this trend will dramatically increase in the next few years. - January 19, 2011 - Blue Asset Management
O’Neill Now Offers Selective Insurance Products
The O’Neill Group has been appointed by Selective Insurance Company of America (“Selective”) to offer their top-rated insurance products. The agency’s personal lines clients now have access to Selective Insurance for home, auto, flood and umbrella protection. Commercial... - January 19, 2011 - The O'Neill Group
PSB Realty Advisors’ President Featured in Lead Article for January’s Scotsman Guide
A Central Ohio commercial real estate firm President has written an article for the Commercial Edition of the Scotsman Guide. - January 19, 2011 - PSB Realty Advisors
Netz Realty to Launch Green Townships in India
Real Estate Development, Investment and Advisory firm Netz Realty is launching townships near Mumbai and Bangalore for self sustainable living. - January 19, 2011 - Netz Realty and Infrastructure LLP
Brett/Robinson and LuLu’s Offer a Valentine’s Day Vow Renewal Celebration
Brett/Robinson and LuLu’s in Gulf Shores are teaming up for Valentine’s Day weekend, and interested married couples can take advantage of the vacation package Brett/Robinson is offering for that weekend: the Valentine’s Day Vow Renewal Celebration package. For $298 per couple,... - January 19, 2011 - Brett Robinson
Blumenkehl Supports National Association of Realtors "Home Ownership Matters" Campaign
Charles Blumenkehl, managing partner at Blue Asset Management LLC, is supporting the "Home Ownership Matters" campaign currently being initiated by the National Association of Realtors. - January 17, 2011 - Blue Asset Management
Buy IAQ & Environmental Sampling Supplies & Equipment, Win an iPad and Other Great Prizes
EMLab P&K's Products Division celebrates the launch of a new online store with Products Sweepstakes and Apple iPad giveaway. Customers who purchase sampling supplies and equipment can qualify to be automatically entered into a drawing for prizes. - January 17, 2011 - EMLab P&K IAQ Laboratory
Blue Asset Management LLC Sells Millville, New Jersey Property
Charles Blumenkehl, managing partner for Blue Asset Management LLC announced that his company has sold their interest in a property near the downtown section of Millville, New Jersey, in Cumberland County. According to Charles Blumenkehl, "Our decision to sell our Millville property is... - January 17, 2011 - Blue Asset Management
Royal Oaks Building Group Introduces Holland Farm Neighborhood
Triangle Builder Begins Construction in Residential Neighborhood Located in Apex. - January 16, 2011 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
RE/MAX Cornerstone Celebrates Grand Opening of New Office to Serve West Chicago Real Estate Market
RE/MAX Cornerstone of West Chicago recently celebrated its move to a new office at 480 E. Roosevelt Road with a day of grand opening festivities. The new facility includes 2,200 square feet of office space plus a 1,000-square-foot conference room that will be used primarily to offer continuing... - January 16, 2011 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
The Building Envelope Science Institute Provides Comprehensive Defective “Chinese” Drywall Certification Course in Tampa, Florida
The Building Envelope Science Institute has been active in providing solutions for the Defective (Chinese, Corrosive) Drywall since October 2009, offering certification courses for inspection and remediation of homes or commercial buildings. The next Defective Drywall inspection and remediation certification course will be held on February 10-11, 2011 at the Hilton Garden Inn Tamp Ybor Historic District in Tampa, Florida. - January 15, 2011 - Building Envelope Science Institute
Community Website Launches for Brookline, MA
Brookline.com launches community website offering information on Brookline restaurants, real estate, live Green Line reports and more. - January 15, 2011 - Brookline.com
Beacon Insurance Group Announces Medicare RAC Audit Coverage
Beacon Insurance Group has partnered with Rubicon Insurance Services to provide their Medefense Plus Policy for physicians, billing companies and surgery centers in South Carolina and eastern Georgia. Medefense provides insurance protection for the healthcare community for medical billing errors... - January 15, 2011 - Beacon Insurance Group, Inc.
Jan. 25 Visit to Luther Schilling Elementary School in Homer Glen is First 2011 Stop for RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon
The RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon Team has scheduled its first school visit of 2011 at the Luther J. Schilling Elementary School in Homer Glen, Ill., on Jan. 25 in order to present an interactive educational program developed and sponsored by the RE/MAX metro Chicago real estate network. - January 15, 2011 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
CornerStone Title Presents "Jet Pilots Don't Have Rear View Mirrors"
Master sales trainer and coach Alan B. Thompson will inspire real estate professionals to learn from the past year without living in the past at a seminar aimed at helping participants to set goals and chart their course for success in 2011. Sponsored by CornerStone Title, “Jet Pilots... - January 15, 2011 - CornerStone Title
Jim and Donna Soda and Ian and Julie Cutmore Join Forces Under The Soda Group Umbrella
The Number 1 and Number 2 Realtor Teams in Lakewood Ranch Join Forces - January 15, 2011 - The Soda Group
Blumenkehl Sees Delinquent Borrowers Slowing Foreclosure Process
According to Charles Blumenkehl, managing partner for Blue Asset Management LLC, "A percentage of long-delinquent borrowers are taking advantage of every opportunity they can to extend the mortgage foreclosure process while staying in their houses without having to pay their mortgage, taxes... - January 15, 2011 - Blue Asset Management
Aegis Investment Management Launches World’s First International Golf Café Franchise
If there was ever any doubt that golfers are fanatical about their sport, witness an amazing trend that golfers in South Korea have started. In 2003, South Korea, a country with an estimated population of just under 49 million, had 300 virtual golf cafes up and running. Today, there are over 5,000... - January 14, 2011 - Aegis Investment Management
Blumenkehl Predicts Higher Number of Commercial Foreclosures in 2011
Charles Blumenkehl, managing partner for Blue Asset Management LLC, predicts a higher rate of commercial backed mortgage foreclosures in 2011. According to Blumenkehl, "Many of the Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities that were popular toward the end of the real estate boom years ending in... - January 14, 2011 - Blue Asset Management
Jennifer Esparza Joins Long Realty’s Dove Mountain Office
Long Realty is pleased to announce Jennifer Esparza has rejoined Long Realty Company. She has joined the firm's sales team at its expanding Dove Mountain office at 12080 N. Dove Mountain Blvd., Suite 100, Marana, Arizona. “I love customer service plus house design, spatial layout and... - January 14, 2011 - Long Realty
Long Realty Welcomes Kathy Mallory to the Dove Mountain Office
Long Realty is pleased to announce Kathy Mallory has joined Long Realty Company, bringing more than 6 years of experience and expertise. She has joined the firm's sales team at its Dove Mountain office at 12080 N. Dove Mountain Blvd., Suite 100 in Marana, AZ. “I love working with people and... - January 14, 2011 - Long Realty
The Jim Soda Group Moves to Keller Williams Realty
The Number 1 Realtor Team in Lakewood Ranch, Florida, Moves to Keller Williams - January 14, 2011 - The Soda Group
Siegel-Gallagher Leases 50,000 Square Feet of Vacant Industrial Space in Janesville
Professional Power Products, Inc. headquartered in Darien, Wisconsin has signed a lease for just under 50,000 square feet of manufacturing space at the former ThyssenKrupp plant located at 305 Delavan Drive, Janesville, Wisconsin. - January 14, 2011 - Siegel-Gallagher
Tiburon, CA Real Estate with Private Deep Water Docks Offered for Sealed Bid Auction
DeNova Homes, Inc. in partnership with Accelerated Marketing Partners, LLC has announced a Sealed Bid Auction of 5 waterfront homes with deep water docks in Tiburon, CA. - January 14, 2011 - Accelerated Marketing Partners
Online Powerhouse Search Engine Cazoodle.com Partners Up with Help-Me-Rent Magazine.com
Help-Me-Rent Magazine.com, the revolutionary web powered publication that provides an online and print advertising arena for both landlords and renters, formally partnered up with search engine Cazoodle.com. - January 13, 2011 - Help Me Rent Magazine
Christie’s International Real Estate is New Name for World’s Leading Network of Luxury Property Specialists
Christie's, the world’s leading art business, has today announced a corporate name change for its exclusive property brand Christie’s International Real Estate, formerly Christie’s Great Estates. The prime and super-prime sectors of the property market—where Christie’s... - January 13, 2011 - Christie's International Real Estate
Mercantile Capital Corporation Ends Best Year Ever with Commercial Property Loans That Total More Than $140 Million
Mercantile Capital Corporation, the wholly-owned subsidiary of Old Florida National Bank that specializes in U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) 504 loans for small business owners who want to acquire or develop their own facilities, reported its best year ever in 2010. - January 13, 2011 - Mercantile Capital Corporation
Direct Home Rentals Announces the Launch of New Rent by Owner Website
New startup rent by owner website challenges other free listing websites. - January 13, 2011 - Direct Home Rentals
Total Mortgage Identifies Key Trends in the Mortgage Marketplace in 2011
Total Mortgage Services, LLC, a leading national mortgage lender featuring some of the lowest mortgage rates available, today highlighted five key trends likely to impact the mortgage industry and housing market in 2011. “The mortgage and housing markets continue to be impacted by the... - January 12, 2011 - Total Mortgage
TTR Sotheby’s International Realty Reports Record Year in 2010; Anticipates a "Robust" Market in 2011
TTR Sotheby’s International Realty today proudly announced that its sales volume for 2010 reflected a 41% increase over 2009. The firm expects the Washington DC area real estate market in general, to be healthy and top most other US markets in 2011. “We achieved some major milestones... - January 12, 2011 - TTR Sotheby's International Realty
John Mullins Partners Ann Arbor Real Estate Company, Divine Realty, with Keller Williams
Residential and Commercial Real Estate Company in Ann Arbor, Divine Realty, ramps up its 2011 goals with Keller Williams partnership. - January 12, 2011 - Divine Realty
Blue Asset Management Finding Difficulty Closing Resales Due to Loan Restrictions
Charles Blumenkehl of Blumenkehl Companies and Blue Asset Management LLC believes loan restrictions placed on mortgage lending is slowing the real estate recovery. - January 12, 2011 - Blue Asset Management
RE/MAX Elite Raises $19.9K for Local Charities in 2010
RE/MAX Elite, one of the more prominent real estate franchises on Florida’s east coast, raised more than $19,900 this year for local charities despite a challenging housing market. The RE/MAX franchise, with offices in Melbourne and Cocoa Beach, has 60 real estate agents who not only helped... - January 12, 2011 - RE/MAX Elite
January 2011 San Mateo First Time Home Buyer Class
Workshop for San Mateo’s first time home buyers will reveal how to avoid the 12 most costly home buying mistakes and the truth about foreclosures and short sales. - January 12, 2011 - The RayChel Realty Group
Cary Mullen Confirms Affluent Shift to Leisure-Oriented Investments
Noted Mexico real-estate developer confirms recently cited trends that the affluent class is substituting material goods purchases with leisure-oriented investments. - January 10, 2011 - Vivo Resorts