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Prudential Americana Group Realtor Receives Award of Excellence
John Brassner Receives Realtor.com Marketing Award of Excellence - October 24, 2010 - Prudential Americana Group
Jason Graves Takes Sales Prize for September - Tops the Team at Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS®
Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS® recognize broker Jason Graves as September’s agent of the month. Graves’ performance in September included leading the team in listing and buyer-sales. His clients included homeowners and buyers from across the Raleigh marketplace. “While... - October 23, 2010 - Linda Craft & Team Realtors
Des Plaines Science & Arts Academy Will Welcome RE/MAX Metro Chicago Real Estate Network's Hot Air Balloon on Nov. 4
The RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon will pay a visit to the Science & Arts Academy in Des Plaines, Ill., on Nov. 4 when the balloon crew will present an interactive educational program developed and sponsored by the RE/MAX metro Chicago real estate network. - October 23, 2010 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
Associates from Southwest Suburbs of Metro Chicago Real Estate Market Again Lead RE/MAX Commercial Top 10
Sales associates at offices in the southwest suburbs of the metropolitan Chicago real estate market once again led the RE/MAX Northern Illinois commercial real estate rankings for the first nine months of 2010. Tim Tynan of RE/MAX 10, Palos Park, Ill., and Al Vallejo of RE/MAX TEAM 2000, Orland... - October 23, 2010 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
Colliers International Integrates Services Under a Single Brand
World’s Third Largest Commercial Real Estate Services Firm Aligns Global Enterprise to Provide Clients with Seamless Services - October 23, 2010 - Colliers International Albania
Top20Realty.com Revolutionizes the Way People Search for Homes
New Website Finds Home Buyers the "Best Deals" in their Search Area. - October 23, 2010 - Top 20 Realty Inc
Montenegro Interactive Map Search on ProdamSam.com
ProdamSam.com, the premier web provider of For Sale & Rent by Owner Real Estate advertising in Eastern and South-Central Europe, added a Montenegro Interactive Map Search. - October 22, 2010 - ProdamSam.com
Total Mortgage Services Hires Michael Dimech to Head Operations
Total Mortgage Services, LLC, a leading mortgage lender and broker that offers some of the lowest mortgage rates available, announced today the hiring of Michael Dimech as the Company’s new head of operations. Mr. Dimech brings to this new position over 15 years of operation management and underwriting experience within the mortgage industry with a strong focus on efficiency modeling, risk management and team building. - October 22, 2010 - Total Mortgage
Two Familiar Names in Suburban Chicago Real Estate Market Continue Leading RE/MAX Residential Top 10 Through 3rd Quarter
Through the first three quarters of 2010, two familiar names among suburban Chicago real estate agents remained atop the residential real estate sales rankings in the RE/MAX Northern Illinois network: Jane Lee of RE/MAX Top Performers, Lake Bluff, Ill., and Edward Lukasik, Jr., of RE/MAX... - October 22, 2010 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
Cheryl A. Walsh, Broker, GRI, CBR, CRS,SRES Recognized for Excellence in Real Estate
Cheryl Walsh, Attleboro Realtor, recognized by Cambridge Who's Who for demonstrating dedication, leadership and excellence in real estate exchange. - October 22, 2010 - C. Walsh Realty
Linda Craft & Team REALTORS® Enjoy Total Money Makeover with Dave Ramsey at the RBC Center
Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS® welcomed Dave Ramsey as presenting sponsor of Dave Ramsey’s “Total Money Makeover Live,” to the RBC Center, on Saturday, October 16th. The team greeted Dave Ramsey fans at a booth at the event, offering Carolina Hurricanes’ Hockey ticket... - October 22, 2010 - Linda Craft & Team Realtors
More Real Estate Agents Are Offering Home Buyer Rebates
Recognizing that in today’s real estate market attracting qualified buyers is crucial more and more real estate agents have begun rebating a portion of their commission to buyers. While there are a number of discount real estate programs in operation they may not offer a full range of real... - October 21, 2010 - Victors Realty
Antel Suite Collection Appoints New Department Heads
Antel Suite Collection has recently appointed Mr. Paolo Sumera as Front of House Manager and Ms. Bernadette Roxas as Director of Human Capital. Paolo, who joined Antel Suite Collection in September 2010, previously served as Hotel Celeste’s Executive Assistant Manager. He was responsible for... - October 21, 2010 - Antel Suite Collection
ThePitchfordGroup.com RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon Launch Highlight of Grand Ledge Island Festival
Six-year-old Kai Davis of Holt was pretty sure he didn't want to dangle in the basket of the RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon Oct. 9 - even though it was firmly tethered to three vehicles owned by the city of Grand Ledge. Egged on by his family, though, he climbed aboard. "It was scary, "Kai said... - October 21, 2010 - ThePitchfordGroup.com
Dream Town Realty President Featured on Cover of Chicago Agent Magazine
Dream Town Realty President Yuval Degani talks with Chicago Agent Magazine about the importance of agent websites and social networking in today's real estate market. Mr. Degani is featured on the cover on of the October 11th issue. - October 21, 2010 - Dream Town Realty
Collins, Einhorn, Farrell & Ulanoff P.C. Announces Hiring of Attorney Melissa E. Graves
Graves, who has represented both attorneys and healthcare professionals, focuses her practice on the defense of professional liability claims. She also is involved in the defense of general liability matters. - October 21, 2010 - Collins, Einhorn, Farrell & Ulanoff, P.C.
Reliable Field Services Partners with Security On Site to Secure "At-Risk" Properties in Major Metropolitan Areas
Reliable Field Services LLC announces today that they have partnered with Security On site Inc in several major metropolitan areas across the Unites States in order to provide installation and maintenance of their product which secures and protects vacant properties. - October 20, 2010 - Reliable Field Services LLC
Candlelight Walk; Letters from Santa
The O’Neill Group announces its participation in the annual Downtown Wadsworth Candlelight Walk. The Free event takes place on the historic square in Wadsworth on Friday, November 19, 2010. Festivities begin at 6:00 in the evening. The independent insurance agency will once again accept... - October 20, 2010 - The O'Neill Group
Relocation Management Company Short Listed for Business of the Year
HCR Group has been shortlisted for Business of the Year and Sustainable Business of the year at the 2010 INSPIRE Awards. - October 20, 2010 - HCR Group
Anchor Loans, Inc.’s Dan Harrington Joins the Poker Hall of Fame
Anchor Loans, Inc. today announced the induction of co-founder Dan Harrington into the World Series of Poker’s (“WSOP”) Poker Hall of Fame for 2010. The WSOP also inducted Erik Seidel, a world class poker player with eight WSOP Bracelets and the founder of FullTiltPoker, one of... - October 19, 2010 - Anchor Loans
The Building Envelope Science Institute’s Second Annual Expert Panel Discussion on Defective "Chinese" Drywall
The Building Envelope Science Institute is hosting a reception/networking program on Sunday, October 24th from 6-9PM (food & beverages) and expert panel boards on Monday, October 25th from 9-5PM (lunch is provided); both are open for public participation. - October 19, 2010 - Building Envelope Science Institute
Olivia Prince Earns Prestigious Designation to Help Homeowners in Danger of Foreclosure
Olivia Prince of Wind River Realty has earned the prestigious Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE) designation, having completed extensive training in foreclosure avoidance and short sales. This is invaluable expertise to offer at a time when the area is ravaged by distressed homes in the... - October 17, 2010 - Wind River Realty
Waterfront Home Search Now More Efficient in Jacksonville Florida
Searching for waterfront homes is not easy when using any of the large national home search websites. The Brad Officer Real Estate Group has made it easier and more local with predefined search links for the most popular waterfront searches as they are related to the Northeast Florida area. - October 17, 2010 - Waterfront Homes Jacksonville - Brad Officer Real Estate Group
Wade Torbenson Earns Prestigious Designation to Help Homeowners in Danger of Foreclosure
Wade Torbenson of RE/MAX Alliance Central has earned the prestigious Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE) designation, having completed extensive training in foreclosure avoidance and short sales. This is invaluable expertise to offer at a time when the area is ravaged by... - October 15, 2010 - Wade Torbenson - REMAX Alliance Central
Lurot Brand Release UK's Most Accurate Augmented Reality Property Application for iPhone and Android
Lurot Brand have launch the most accurate augmented reality mobile application in the UK that helps you find mews and other properties for sale or to rent with Lurot Brand all around you and as you move. - October 13, 2010 - Lurot Brand
Inviragen and Pharmajet Receive $15.5 Million NIAID Contract to Develop a Needle-Free Dengue Vaccine
This joint contract with PharmaJet and Inviragen will one day aid in the 30-50 million cases of debilitating dengue fever and 0.5 - 2 million cases of life-threatening dengue hemorrhagic fever every year. - October 13, 2010 - PharmaJet, Inc.
Hallmark Holdings, LLC Changes Name to Allegro Senior Livng, LLC as It Prepares for Continued Growth
Hallmark Holdings, LLC, a St. Louis, Mo.-based company that owns, manages, acquires and develops senior housing properties, recently announced that the company has undergone a rebranding that includes changing its name and the names of its operational entities to better reflect the company’s... - October 13, 2010 - Allegro Senior Living
Infrastructure Installation Has Begun at Vista Del Cortez in Los Barriles, Baja, Mexico and Grand Opening Prices Are Being Offered on View Lots
Infrastructure installation has begun in the Vista Del Cortez subdivision in Los Barriles. Baja Land Bargains is offering “Pre-Infrastructure” pricing as road, power, and water supply construction is underway. All lots feature choice views of the majestic Sierra De La Laguna mountain range, the peaceful San Bartolo arroyo and the stunning Sea of Cortez. - October 13, 2010 - Baja Land Bargains, Inc.
W3 Lifestyle Adds Two More Florida Apartment Communities to Its "Best of the Best" List
There are now 7 Florida cities with communities that hold the W3 Lifestyle National Apartment Designation and the company anticipates additional growth in the coming months. - October 13, 2010 - W3 Lifestyle
MCVL Realty Becomes McClellanville’s Newest Real Estate Company
MCVL Realty, brokered by Daniel Bates, is a new real estate company offering both real estate sales and property management services to the McClellanville and Awendaw markets. Daniel Bates is proud to present his new real estate company MCVL Realty. MCVL Realty offers both real estate sales and... - October 12, 2010 - MCVL Realty
Kerry Living Ltd. Launches a New Advertising Platform for County Kerry, Ireland
Searching for a new home in County Kerry has now become a whole lot easier with the arrival of a new website, KerryLiving.ie. The site aims to get to the very heart of the people living and holidaying within the county. It is an innovative one stop solution for anyone seeking to rent a property or... - October 12, 2010 - Kerry Living Ltd
Douglas & Gordon Turns Disused Office Into Art Installation
London-based agent announces third and final installation at Harrington Road pop-up art space before opening a lettings office in January - October 10, 2010 - Douglas & Gordon
Old Florida National Bank Completes Merger with Mercantile Capital Corporation
Old Florida National Bank (Old Florida), headquartered in downtown Orlando, and Mercantile Capital Corporation (Mercantile), based in Altamonte Springs, announced they have closed on their merger agreement three months ahead of schedule. Earlier the two companies announced their intention to merge... - October 10, 2010 - Mercantile Capital Corporation
Hammond Wellesley Office Welcomes Gordon
Steve Gordon joins Hammond Residential's Wellesley office. - October 10, 2010 - Hammond Residential Real Estate
Caisson Investment Management Implements Yardi Voyager™ to Support Value and Growth
Yardi Systems, one of the leading developers of software for investment, asset and property management, has announced that Caisson Investment Management has implemented Yardi Voyager™ to support its strategy of providing a streamlined, efficient service to clients. - October 09, 2010 - Caisson Investment Management
Job Search Feature Highlights New Resources at Linda Craft & Team REALTORS® Website
Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS® award-winning website, www.lindacraft.com, is expanding with a new feature for those searching for employment in the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill market. The ‘Triangle Employment Resources Map’ enhances the website’s Raleigh Relocation Resources... - October 08, 2010 - Linda Craft & Team Realtors
Padalino Team Releases September Market Information
Padalino Team of Columbia SC releases their September 2010 market information and commentary. - October 08, 2010 - Padalino Team
Keller Williams Center City, Philadelphia Announces Move to High-Tech Rittenhouse Sq, Building
Keller Williams Center City, Philadelphia announces they will be leasing 10,200 square feet on the top two floors of a legendary building on the 1600 Block of Walnut Street. - October 08, 2010 - Keller Williams Center City Philadelphia
BESI Provides Specialized Training for the Inspection and Remediation of Structures with Defective “Chinese” Drywall – Warranty Available
The Building Envelope Science Institute graduates can qualify their work for a 10-year warranty program that provides coverage for up to $500,000 for homes remediated by professionals training during the National Training & Certification Seminar on “Chinese” or Defective Drywall in America being held on October 26-27, 2010. - October 07, 2010 - Building Envelope Science Institute
Naperville and Chicago Real Estate Agents Honored by RE/MAX for Career Achievements
RE/MAX affiliates from offices in Naperville and Chicago recently earned career awards from RE/MAX, the leading international real estate organization. The awards were based on the agents’ continued success in the metropolitan Chicago real estate market, one of the most competitive arenas in... - October 07, 2010 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
Gascoignes Seals Letting on Final Retail Property at Trinity Gate, Guildford, Surrey, UK
Acting on behalf of the landlord Gascoignes, the Guildford based chartered surveyors, has let the final retail property at Trinity Gate in central Guildford, Surrey, UK to Bourne Estate Agents which is expanding its network of offices. - October 07, 2010 - Gascoignes
Flying Start for First Time Buyers
Fairview New Homes offers up to 20% deposit top up to help first time buyers onto the property ladder. - October 07, 2010 - Fairview New Homes
MERJS Commercial Property Agency Announces Availability of Noho Office Space in Cleveland St, W1, Consisting of Entire Second Floor of Aradco House
MERJS has announced the availability of Noho office accommodation consisting of the entire second floor of Aradco House, 128-134 Cleveland Street W1, having been appointed as sole agents on behalf of the landlord. - October 06, 2010 - Merjs Charted Surveyors
Great Oak Lending Announces Merger with 1st Maryland Mortgage Corporation
Deal Makes Great Oak Direct Lender with Ability to Fund up to $25 Million per Month in Home Loans; New Company Plans to Hire up to 30 Employees by Year-End - October 06, 2010 - Great Oak Reverse
Cynthia Hammer Earns NAR Short Sales and Foreclosure Certification
Buyers and Sellers Benefit from REALTOR® Expertise in Distressed Sales - October 06, 2010 - Cynthia Hammer
Davidson Realty Expands Webinar Library; Extensive Offerings Available Free Online
Davidson Realty, specialists in Jacksonville and St. Augustine, FL real estate, will continue its free series of web-based seminars this Fall with new topics in October and November. On October 14th, Sherry Davidson of Davidson Realty and Holly Harvey of The Law Offices of Curtis & Hill will... - October 06, 2010 - The Neighborhoods of World Golf Village
Kelly Rizzo-Parker Joins Chicago Real Estate Company Dream Town Realty
Chicago realtor Kelly Rizzo-Parker of the Rizzo Realty Group joined Dream Town in July. She and her family have a long history of real estate success in Chicago selling condominiums, investment properties, vacation homes and giving educational seminars. - October 06, 2010 - Dream Town Realty
Royal Oaks Building Group Now Offering Customized Handicap Accessible Homes
Triangle Builder Designs Homes That Meet the Americans with Disabilities Act Building Standards - October 06, 2010 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Office and Retail Markets in Tirana Remain Sedate During 2010 Anticipating Further Growth in 2011
Colliers International Albania is happy to announce the results of its Real Estate Review for the first half of 2010. According to Colliers, the total office stock of Class A, B+ and B in Tirana amounts to 63,400 m2 and no new supply has been added to this inventory since the entrance of ABA... - October 06, 2010 - Colliers International Albania
BESI Offers First X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) Certification for Gypsum Products
The Building Envelope Science Institute is presenting the X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) Analyzer Certification (XRF-GP) training on October 26, 2010 at the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina located at 1881 SE 17th Street Causeway in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. This certification program provides valuable information and techniques for the use of XRF as it pertains to Gypsum products. - October 05, 2010 - Building Envelope Science Institute