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Tiffany Accattato Joins Century 21 A Yankee Trader
Tiffany provides exceptional service and brings integrity to each real estate transaction. As a real estate professional licensed in NY, FL and NC she has completed countless hours of advanced studies in real estate law, real estate procedures, sales, and marketing. Tiffany was born in Utica, NY. - December 23, 2010 - Century 21 A Yankee Trader
Golden State Short Sale Unveils Revised Website and New Partnerships
Golden State Short Sale announced the launch of a revised website today. The website GoldenStateShortSale.com offers a blog that highlights the most recent short sales. The company also announced new partnerships with Dave Belomy, a Realtor from Keller Williams Realty, and Danielle Doremus, both of whom specialize in note modification and with helping homeowners avoid foreclosure. - December 21, 2010 - Golden State Short Sale
Vivo Resorts Discloses Survey Results Regarding the Top Issues on the Minds of Canadians and Americans Considering a Mexico Real Estate Investment
Cary Mullen, two-time Olympian and World Cup Champion skier, now the noted vacation resort developer of Vivo Resorts, recently surveyed 171 prospective Canadian and American real estate investors about the major questions they have when considering a Mexico real estate investment. The survey was... - December 20, 2010 - Vivo Resorts
Donotrent.com - New Apartment Review and Social Networking Website
Donotrent.com went online late November 2010. This is the first website that combines both real estate rental review and social networking. Users can search and post reviews of apartments, rental homes, student housing, vacation rentals and more. Other features include a social networking side with allows users to share their posts with their favorite social networking site. - December 20, 2010 - Donotrent.com
The Building Envelope Science Institute Appoints First Executive Director
The Building Envelope Science Institute elected its first Executive Director, Richard Shaffer, who has a been involved since the inception of the Institute in early 2009. The Institute has lead the way for inspection & remediation of structures with Defective Drywall over the past year by introducing one of the first protocols and providing solutions to the Defective Drywall crisis. - December 19, 2010 - Building Envelope Science Institute
Just the Ticket: Family Shares Its Miracle Network Story with RE/MAX Agents and Gets Bonus of Bulls Tickets
Darin and Peg Chartier of Libertyville, Ill., have a remarkable story to tell about the support their family has received from the Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) since their three sons, a set of premature triplets, were born with severe health issues. The boys – Spencer, Jackson and... - December 19, 2010 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
Century 21 All Islands Sales Associate Earns Brokers License
Vickie Graham Completes Hawaii Real Estate Commission’s Broker Requirements - December 19, 2010 - Century 21 All Islands
Kelly E. Capolino PA Real Estate Market Update: Southwest Florida Sellers Should Watch the Competition
Kelly Capolino presents the most recent statistics on the Southwest Florida real estate market and provides advice for buyers and sellers. - December 18, 2010 - Kelly E. Capolino
Five Long & Foster Offices Join Prudential Homesale
Homesale announces recent acquisitions. - December 18, 2010 - Prudential Homesale Services Group
PSB Realty Advisors Secures Tenant for Upper Arlington Business Park
In times when vacancy rates are high nationwide, PSB Realty Advisors has secured a new tenant in the Arlington Falls Business Park. Few vacancies exist in this beautiful office park located in Northwest Columbus, Ohio. - December 18, 2010 - PSB Realty Advisors
The Ballen Group, Las Vegas Real Estate Agents of Keller Williams Realty Las Vegas Win Top Honors
The Ballen Group, Las Vegas short Sale Specialists of Nevada, win top honors using their Comprehensive Short Sale System. - December 18, 2010 - Ballen Brands
Challenging Construction Trends, Studio Independent Renovates Building for Local Advertising Agency
Studio Independent LLC, a young architecture firm based in Ybor City, has designed the new headquarters for the local branding house SPARK. The 7,000sf renovation of a 1969 metal building, previously used as an auto parts retail store and warehouse, is located at 2309 West Platt Street in Hyde... - December 17, 2010 - Studio Independent LLC
Dina Hogg Joins Long Realty’s Houghton Southeast Office
Long Realty is pleased to announce Dina Hogg has joined the Long Realty sales team in the Houghton Southeast office located at 10222 E. Rita Road, Suite 170, in Tucson, AZ. She has been in the real estate industry since 1999. “I consider myself to be extremely privileged to have had the... - December 17, 2010 - Long Realty
Silicon Valley Luxury Home Sales and the Median Price Fall in November, New Report Shows
Sales of million-dollar homes and the median sale price of luxury properties in Silicon Valley both declined last month from their year-ago levels, according to a new housing market by Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, the South Bay’s leading provider of luxury real estate services. A... - December 17, 2010 - Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
Morris, Plainfield and Chicago Real Estate Agents Gain Entry to RE/MAX Hall of Fame
RE/MAX affiliates from offices in Chicago, Morris and Plainfield, Ill., recently earned career awards from RE/MAX, the leading international real estate organization and the top residential sales organization in the metropolitan Chicago real estate market. Each RE/MAX agent is eligible to earn... - December 17, 2010 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
Blue Asset Management Encouraged by Paterson, New Jersey and Other Inner City Holdings
Blue Asset Management LLC is almost completely occupied on all its multi-family apartment buildings in Paterson, New Jersey, according to Charles Blumenkehl, CEO and managing partner for Blue Asset Management. - December 16, 2010 - Blue Asset Management
Costa Rica Peace Corps Director Commits to Supporting Global Social Housing's Colorado Project: The First Such Collaboration in the Organization’s History
Peace Corps Director, Steven Dorsey, gives an interview committing his support for Global Social Housing's Colorado project. This project seeks to build social housing communities wthin Costa Rica. - December 16, 2010 - Global Social Housing
Iglu Property Launches International Property Services in Hong Kong and China
Iglu Property is proud to announce the launch of the International Property services with selected properties from around the world. In partnership with selected developers, Iglu International provides a boutique platform for Asian investors to source investment grade properties both in the... - December 16, 2010 - Iglu Property Consultants
Sessa Joins Gold Circle Builders, Inc.
According to Charles Blumenkehl, CEO of Gold Circle Builders and Blumenkehl Companies, Art Sessa, construction engineer in the northern New Jersey area for over 30 years, has joined Gold Circle Builders. Sessa joined Gold Circle as a chief construction project manager, and assists the company in... - December 16, 2010 - Gold Circle Builders Inc.
VIP Realty Platinum 2011 Outlook – Dallas Real Estate Market
In a time of cautiousness and pessimism Ridge has an excited optimism for 2011. When asked what was the basis of his optimism he responded “people are coming to recognize that home ownership is an investment in themselves and in their future.” Mortgage rates are at historical lows, home affordability is at all time highs and there is a lot of inventory to choose from with many great Dallas home values to be found. - December 16, 2010 - VIP Realty Platinum
Marin Luxury Home Sales and Prices Jump in November Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Reports
November was a strong month for Marin County’s luxury housing market as both sales and the median sale price jumped sharply over October and last November, according to Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, the Bay Area’s leading provider of luxury real estate services. A total of 58... - December 16, 2010 - Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
Royal Oaks Building Group Ranked as a Top Residential Builder
Local Home Builder Moves Into Top 10 on Triangle Business Journal List - December 16, 2010 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
MERJS, a Leading London Commercial Property Agency, Announces a Successful Commercial Property Let in a Landmark London Nw9 Office Building
MERJS has arranged the successful letting of 10,681 square feet of office space in Merit House, a modern North West London landmark building. - December 16, 2010 - Merjs Charted Surveyors
Arizona Conference of Police and Sheriffs Leases Office Space at 333 W. Fort Lowell Road
James P. Robertson, Jr. with Long Realty Commercial Services in Tucson, Arizona, represented Arizona Conference of Police and Sheriffs (AZCOPS) in the lease renewal and expansion of 333 W. Fort Lowell Rd. The space was increased by 1500 square feet for a total space of over 3800 square feet. The... - December 15, 2010 - Long Realty
MortgageSupportNow.com Launches Free Help for Struggling Homeowners
MortgageSupportNow.com is pleased to announce the launch of its web site, designed to provide help to homeowners who are struggling with their mortgage or are at risk of foreclosure. - December 15, 2010 - MortgageSupportNow.com
Long Realty Welcomes LuAnn Kidd to the Foothills Office
Long Realty is pleased to announce the addition of LuAnn Kidd to the Foothills office at 4051 E Sunrise Dr, Ste 101 in Tucson. She brings with her over 17 years of real estate experience and is an active member in the real estate industry. Kidd, an associate broker specializing in residential... - December 15, 2010 - Long Realty
Long Realty and It’s Agents Stand Out
Tucson Association of REALTORS® (TAR) presented a 2010 Corporate Community Achievement Award to Long Realty for its commitment and high impact support directed to those in need through their Long Realty Cares Foundation and for the company's many other local service efforts. The award is... - December 15, 2010 - Long Realty
Long Realty Cares Foundation Ticket to Care Raffle Raises $16,000 for Local Charities
Long Realty Cares Foundation collected $16,000 during their third-annual “Ticket To Care” Raffle. All proceeds from the raffle directly benefit the work of the Foundation, which provides meaningful financial support to organizations throughout Southern Arizona. The raffle, which kicked... - December 15, 2010 - Long Realty
New Website Aimed at Helping Dentists Manage Risks
The O’Neill Group Dentist’s Insurance Division officially announces the launch of their new website, located at www.insuredds.com. Patrick O’Neill, President and CEO, heads the independent agency’s Dentist Division and played a major role in the design of the website. In... - December 15, 2010 - The O'Neill Group
HCR Steps Across the Pond
HCR Group, the UK’s largest independent Relocation Management Company and property related services group, announced today they are establishing a US base of operations in Florida. “I am absolutely delighted to announce that Natascha Clark, our highly successful Business Development... - December 14, 2010 - HCR Group
Blue Asset Management LLC Markets Gloucester and Cumberland Properties in New Jersey
Blue Asset Management LLC, managed by Charles Blumenkehl CEO, has announced his company is divesting its portfolio of properties currently owned by the fund in Gloucester & Cumberland Counties. - December 14, 2010 - Blue Asset Management
2011 Diamond Volunteer Award Winners Selected
Four non-profits organizations from the southwest Florida area have won the 2011 Diamond Volunteer Award. - December 13, 2010 - Kelly E. Capolino
Blue Asset Management Sees Speculators and First Time Buyers Now Competing for Foreclosed Residential Housing
According Charles Blumenkehl, managing partner of Blue Asset Management LLC, foreclosures which were once almost solely the target of real estate speculators, now are finding themselves competing with first time home buyers seeking opportunities in residential residential real estate. - December 12, 2010 - Blue Asset Management
Blue Asset Management LLC Leases 90% of Current Paterson Projects
According to Charles Blumenkehl, CEO and managing partner of Blue Asset Management LLC. the company has completed rental agreements for 90% of the projects it has recently acquired in the Paterson New Jersey area. According to Blumenkehl, "Having grown up in the Paterson area, I know well the... - December 12, 2010 - Blue Asset Management
Luxury Home Sales Climb in Denver Metro Area, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Reports
Luxury home sales in the Denver metro area climbed again in November compared to a year ago, but the median sale price dropped over the same period, according to Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Colorado’s leading provider of luxury real estate services. A total of 44 homes sold for... - December 12, 2010 - Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
Minnesota Realtor Wins Bronze Award
Minnesota Realtor Dave Doran of Exit Realty Metro was recently awarded the prestigious Bronze Award at EXIT Realty International Convention in Dallas, TX. - December 11, 2010 - Exit Realty Metro, Dave Doran
Davidson Realty Now Hiring New Real Estate Agents
Leading Jacksonville and St. Augustine, Florida real estate company recruits for new real estate professionals and provides training at its headquarters in World Golf Village. - December 11, 2010 - The Neighborhoods of World Golf Village
Dream Town Realty Welcomes 9 New Chicago Real Estate Agents
Nine local realtors joined Chicago-based real estate brokerage Dream Town Realty during the month of September. Among the recruits are Brenda Lipscher, Kieran Fahy, Eileen Meg Kravitz and Beth Uhen. - December 11, 2010 - Dream Town Realty
Local Realtor Gives Back to Community
Giving back to the community has become more than a once-a-year effort for RE/MAX-Blue Bell associate Nancy Helfrich. The Montgomery County realtor and resident recently participated in the Montgomery County Association of REALTORS® Reach Out program. REALTORS® Reach Out is a statewide... - December 10, 2010 - Nancy Helfrich, Realtor
Onyx Announces Western Australian NRAS Properties Now Available
Property investment services company Onyx announces release of NRAS investment units in Western Australian suburb Gosnells. - December 10, 2010 - Onyx
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Unveils New Yard Signs for Sacramento/Tahoe Market
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, the leading real estate services company in Sacramento/Tahoe region, has unveiled a new version of its yard sign that will soon be seen in front of more than 1,800 homes in the Sacramento and Lake Tahoe areas. The new sign features a blue background, new font... - December 10, 2010 - Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
NAR Awards Jeanette Cardoso the Esteemed CIPS Designation (Certified International Property Specialist)
Jeanette Cardoso, Broker Associate with Charles Rutenberg Realty, LLC of Fort Lauderdale, FL was awarded the esteemed Certified International Property Specialist Designation (CIPS) Jeanette Cardoso joins a distinguished society of over 2000 real estate professionals throughout the world who have earned the CIPS designation. - December 09, 2010 - Jeanette Cardoso
Mercantile Capital Corp. Reports 2010 Shaping Up as Best Year in the Company's History
Mercantile Capital Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Old Florida National Bank, which specializes in U.S. Small Business Administration 504 loans that assist small business owners acquiring or developing their own facilities, is having the best year in the company's eight year... - December 09, 2010 - Mercantile Capital Corporation
Blue Asset Management LLC to Increase Holdings in Hudson County
Charles Blumenkehl, CEO and managing partner of Blue Asset Management LLC has announced that his company has contracted to purchase a multi-family building in the North Bergen, Hudson County area. According to Charles Blumenkehl, CEO and Managing Partner of Blue Asset Management LLC, "The... - December 09, 2010 - Blue Asset Management
Leading London Commercial Property Agency MERJS Announces Availability of Quirky WC1 Office Space with Roof Terrace
MERJS has announced the availability of a WC1 office space, Equity Director Colin Becker explains why the office accommodation is described as 'quirky.' - December 09, 2010 - Merjs Charted Surveyors
The Building Envelope Science Institute Releases Dates for Defective "Chinese" Drywall Certification Courses Offered in 2011
The Building Envelope Science Institute has been active in providing solutions for the Defective (Chinese, Corrosive) Drywall since October 2009 offering certification courses for inspecting and remediating homes or commercial buildings. - December 08, 2010 - Building Envelope Science Institute
Prices for Belize Citrus Farms Remain Steady Despite Hurricane Damage
Belize citrus farmers are benefiting from high world citrus prices despite damage from Hurricane Richard in October. - December 08, 2010 - Belize Property Agents.com
The Privilege Living is Introducing a "Winter Getaway Package"
“Winter Getaway Package” is a short period of 1 - 3 months. Clients can enjoy the warm climate of Thailand during winter then return when spring arrives. - December 08, 2010 - The Privilege Living, Thailand Best Vacation Residence for Retirees
Local Agent Releases New Report for Homeowners Seeking to Avoid Foreclosure
Online report outlines foreclosure alternatives for homeowners struggling to make mortgage payments in North Texas. - December 08, 2010 - Kerry Thornhill
PharmaJet and USAMRIID Enter Collaboration on Continued Development of Future-Generation Smallpox Vaccine Combined with Needle-Free Delivery Technology
Searching for for effective methods to deliver DNA vaccines, USAMRIID's experimental vaccine against smallpox will be evaluated in pre-clinical studies utilizing PharmaJet's needle-free injection technology - December 08, 2010 - PharmaJet, Inc.