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Drummonds Expands with Acquisition of Industrial Property
Gascoignes, the Guildford based chartered surveyors, has advised a private investor in the sale of 9,263 sq ft (860 sq m) industrial property, held on a ground lease, at Henley Business Park, Normandy to Drummonds, the manufacturer and distributor of classic handmade bathrooms for 950,000 pounds... - October 05, 2010 - Gascoignes
Co-Founders of PharmaJet Honored as Laureate of The Tech Museum’s Tech Awards in 2010
(Laureate) is One of 15 Innovators From Around the World Recognized for Applying Technology to Benefit Humanity - October 04, 2010 - PharmaJet, Inc.
Paris Fractional Developer Bucks Bad Real Estate Market
Paris Home Shares announces the successful sellout of their latest fractional ownership real estate project in Paris, France. - October 04, 2010 - Paris Home Shares LLC
Chesterton Humberts and CEBR Report Suggests Scope for Substantial Increases in UK Prime Commercial Property Values by End of 2015
A report, published by Chesterton Humberts and CEBR, suggests that UK prime property yields could fall to around 4.85% in 2014 and indicates that there is scope for a 40% rise in prime commercial property values by the end of 2015. The "Commercial Property Values: Trends" report, which... - October 03, 2010 - Chesterton Humberts
Crocker Partners Announces 34,000 SF Bank of America Renewal to Anchor ING-Owned Tower in Downtown Boca Raton, Florida
Bank of America has leased 34,000 square feet under a long-term lease renewal at the Bank of America Tower in downtown Boca Raton. The 110,000-square-foot building, located at 150 East Palmetto Park Road and Mizner Boulevard, is leased and managed by Crocker Partners for owner ING. Jon Blunk,... - October 03, 2010 - Crocker Partners
RE/MAX Broker/Owner Gary Jacklin and Tribute Donate Musical Skills to Benefit Non-Profits in West Suburbs
Gary Jacklin has carved out a successful career in real estate. He’s sold homes since 1987, and is now the broker/owner of RE/MAX Action in Lisle, Ill. He’s also a skilled musician, and along with the fellow members of his band, Tribute, is helping cash-strapped non-profit agencies in these difficult economic times. - October 03, 2010 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
An Educated Bet – Why More Parents Are Buying Properties in University Towns, Says The Buying Agents
The Buying Agents are seeing a rise in the number of properties bought by parents for their children to live in whilst they are at University. - October 03, 2010 - The Buying Agents Ltd
More WC1 Office Accommodation Becomes Available in Bedford House, John Street at the Heart of Bloomsbury, London
MERJS has been appointed as sole commercial property agents of a newly available WC1 office space consisting of the entire first floor of Bedford House, 21a John Street - October 03, 2010 - Merjs Charted Surveyors
New Website for Vendible Broker
The diverse and rapidly expanding Vendible Broker has just launched its new entertainment website. This site will be ever updated and evolving however is a launching point for their growing needs. - October 03, 2010 - Vendible Broker
RE/MAX 10 Continues Expanding in Chicago Real Estate Market Through Merger with RE/MAX Select
Many real estate firms are struggling in today’s challenging economy, but RE/MAX 10, with offices in Chicago, Palos Park and Oak Lawn, Ill., as well as in Chesterton, Ind., continues to grow in the metropolitan Chicago real estate market. Earlier this year it opened its first city office at... - October 02, 2010 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
Vero Beach's Leading Real Estate Firm Expands Market Share
Dale Sorensen Real Estate, Vero Beach Florida's leading real estate firm, recently announced its merger with Coastal Signature Properties, a luxury boutique real estate firm. The merger is a positive growth step for both firms. - October 02, 2010 - Dale Sorensen Real Estate
Macallan Construction Awarded Contract to Renovate St. Monica's
Macallan Construction is pleased to announce that they have been awarded the contract to renovate St. Monica’s in downtown Raleigh. Built in 1930 by the Catholic Diocese the one story brick building once provided elementary education for African American children for nearly 37 years. Through... - October 02, 2010 - Macallan Construction
Christie’s Great Estates Conference in Toronto, Ontario, Energizes Affiliate Network with Introduction of Global Expansion Strategy by CEO Neil Palmer
Elite Corps of 150 Company Owners and Principals from 28 Countries in Attendance with Affiliate Host Harvey Kalles Real Estate Preview New Company Web Site and Forge Closer Ties to Christie’s Art Auction House. Isadore Sharp, Founder of the Iconic Four Seasons Hotels, Delivers Keynote Address on the Value of Branding. - October 02, 2010 - Christie's International Real Estate
Real Estate Grand Central to Hold Real Estate Investor Networking and Learning Meetings
Despite the real estate crash, homes and condos are still selling, and real estate investors are back. The average person can learn to become a real estate investor, with the right mentors and networks. - October 02, 2010 - Real Estate Grand Central
Orlando Realtor Gitta Urbainczyk P.A. Has Earned the Prestigious Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE) Designation
Gitta Urbainczyk P.A. of Keller Williams Heritage 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 foreclosure process. - October 01, 2010 - Gitta Urbainczyk P.A.
Uplands Visionaries Break Ground on New 63-Acre Residential Community in Southwest Baltimore
Uplands Visionaries, LLC, a public-private real estate development consortium led by Pennrose Properties, LLC and Bozzuto Homes, is proud to announce the official groundbreaking of a highly anticipated new 63-acre, $238 million master-planned community located on the site of the former Uplands community in southwest Baltimore. The first phase of development encompasses 761 residences which includes townhomes and semi-detached residences, as well as apartment homes with varying floor plans. - October 01, 2010 - Pennrose Properties, LLC
ThePitchfordGroup.com to Host the RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon in Grand Ledge, MI
ThePitchfordGroup.com will be hosting the RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon on the baseball field downtown on Saturday October 9th. Select visitors will have the opportunity to go on a tethered ride in the balloon from 4-6. There will be a drawing to win a ride with the Pilot and Cody Pitchford of ThePitchfordGroup.com when it launches for a non tethered flight at 6 p.m. weather permitting. For any questions about the event contact ThePitchfordGroup.com. - October 01, 2010 - ThePitchfordGroup.com
Hollis Hockley and Clare & Co Advise on Industrial Property Deals at the LDL Business Centre, Ash Vale, Surrey, UK
A new business centre in the Blackwater Valley is rapidly becoming a key location for innovative businesses and entrepreneurs, generating new employment opportunities for the local community, according to the agents Hollis Hockley and Clare & Co. - October 01, 2010 - Hollis Hockley
Marshall Real Estate Auctions Announces a Bank Owned and Estate Multi Property Auction
Doug Marshall of Marshall Real Estate Auctions announces one of the Eastern Shore's largest Bank-owned and Estate-Owned real estate auctions, featuring properties from Worcester, Wicomico and Dorchester counties - absolute or with very low minimums. Auctions offer clients the opportunity to save up to 50% on real estate purchases. - October 01, 2010 - Marshall Real Estate Auctions
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Expanding Sacramento Area Offices with 50 Additional Agents
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, the leading real estate services company in the Sacramento-Tahoe region, is getting even bigger. The company has expanded its Sacramento area operations with the addition of 50 real estate professionals, including 18 top producing agents from Lyon Real Estate... - October 01, 2010 - Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
Lee Mirman of Global Social Housing Meets with the Costa Rican Minister of Housing to Push Forward the Colorado Project for Social Housing
The Costa Rica Housing Minister, Irene Campos, met this week with Lee Mirman of Global Social Housing to discuss the company's social housing project in Colorado, Costa Rica. - October 01, 2010 - Global Social Housing
The Peace Corps Gets Behind Global Social Housing's Colorado Project
The Peace Corps in Costa Rica has voiced its support for the Global Social Housing's Colorado Project. - October 01, 2010 - Global Social Housing
Serge Kay Launches a New Website
Serge Kay and his team have helped sophisticated buyers find their dream homes. - October 01, 2010 - Serge Kay, Keller Williams Elite Properties
Serge Kay Surges to Top 10 Since Joining Hands with Keller Williams
Having recorded over $200 million sales, Serge Kay is been recognized as one of the top 10 realtors. - October 01, 2010 - Serge Kay, Keller Williams Elite Properties
BESI’s Training for Defective (Chinese) Drywall is Now a Registered Course for Recertification (RC) Credits with ACAC
The Building Envelope Science Institute’s received recertification credits (RCs) from the American Council for Accredited Certification (ACAC) for its National Training & Certification Seminar on “Chinese” or Defective Drywall in America being held in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on October 26-27, 2010. - September 30, 2010 - Building Envelope Science Institute
Las Vegas Real Estate Goes Mobile
Prudential Americana Group Launches Most Comprehensive Mobile Program in Las Vegas. - September 30, 2010 - Prudential Americana Group
New Construction is Under Way at The Villas at Pleasant Valley
Kemmons Wilson Companies broke ground on the new Abbey and Canterbury models at The Villas at Pleasant Valley, an active adult community with a maintenance-free lifestyle. The new models add upgraded kitchen and living areas creating more options for a home-buyer who is looking to live in a... - September 29, 2010 - Kemmons Wilson Communities
Launch of The Big Property List Sees the UK’s Online Property Revolution Move on - Big Time
The Big Property List (www.thebigpropertylist.co.uk), a new, free-to-use property portal, has been launched, laying down the gauntlet to everyone in the business of buying, selling and renting property in the UK. - September 29, 2010 - The Big Property List
StrucSure Home Warranty Welcomes Scott Whisenant to Sales Team
Whisenant to Promote StrucSure’s Warranty and Insurance Programs in Central & Southwest Texas - September 29, 2010 - StrucSure Home Warranty
San Francisco East Bay Luxury Home Prices Up 17%, Sales Flat, New Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Report Finds
Million-dollar home sales in the East Bay were flat last month compared to a year ago, but the median sale price of luxury homes in Alameda and Contra Costa counties was up sharply year over year, according to a new report by Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, the Bay Area’s leading... - September 29, 2010 - Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
Aledo and Viola Agents Honored by RE/MAX for Career Achievements in Illinois Real Estate Sales
RE/MAX affiliates in Aledo and Viola, Ill., were among the elite agents who recently earned career awards from RE/MAX, the leading international real estate organization. The awards reflected their continued success in one of nation’s most competitive arenas, the Illinois real estate... - September 29, 2010 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
Man Wins New Lennar Home When Cardinals Return Opening Kick-Off for Unlikely Touchdown
A Surprise, Ariz. man wins a new home from Lennar in an Arizona Cardinals promotion. The Cardinals returned the opening kick off on Sunday and scored a touch down, the criteria for the "Take it to The House" promotion. - September 27, 2010 - Lennar, Arizona
Chicago Real Estate Company Dream Town Welcomes New Agents in July
Eight established Chicago realtors joined Dream Town Realty in July, including Duane Peterson, Mason Barnes and CJ George. The agents are among the newest members of Dream Town's residential sales team. - September 27, 2010 - Dream Town Realty
Achievements in Metro Chicago Real Estate Sales Bring Career Honors from RE/MAX to McHenry County Agents
A group of RE/MAX affiliates from McHenry County, Ill., were among the elite agents who recently earned career awards from RE/MAX, the leading international real estate organization. Eight agents from three offices in the county earned these awards, which are based on continued sales achievements... - September 26, 2010 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
Prudential Homesale Achieves a Billion Dollars in Sales
Homesale Real Estate Services, Inc., the parent of Prudential Homesale Services Group, has surpassed a billion dollars in real estate sales thus far in 2010. - September 26, 2010 - Prudential Homesale Services Group
Mercantile Capital Corporation Projects Closing Loans for a Record $140 Million in Total Project Costs in 2010
Mercantile Capital Corporation, the seven-year-old Altamonte Springs firm that specializes in U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) 504 loans for small businesses, expects to finance a total of more than $140 million in total projects in 2010. Christopher Hurn, chief executive officer of... - September 26, 2010 - Mercantile Capital Corporation
Luxury Home Sales in Denver Area Soar to Two-Year High, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Reports
Luxury home sales in the Denver metro area soared to a two-year high last month and the median sale price edged higher as well, providing more indications that the local housing market is on the mend, according to Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Colorado’s leading provider of luxury... - September 26, 2010 - Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
Rock River Valley Agents Honored by RE/MAX for Career Achievements in Illinois Real Estate Sales
RE/MAX affiliates in the Rock River Valley of north central Illinois were among the elite agents who recently earned career awards from RE/MAX, the leading international real estate organization. The awards reflected their continued success in one of nation’s most competitive arenas, the... - September 25, 2010 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
RE/MAX Metro Chicago Real Estate Network's Hot Air Balloon Program Will Visit Coal City Elementary School on Oct. 14
The RE/MAX metro Chicago real estate network has confirmed that its RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon will visit Coal City Elementary School, 300 N. Broadway, in Coal City, Ill., on Oct. 14. The balloon crew will present an interactive educational program developed by the RE/MAX network using the hot air... - September 25, 2010 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
Gulf Anglers Can Look Forward to Added Snapper Season and Brett/Robinson Fishing Package
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association has approved the inception of a second red snapper season for fall 2010, which will run from October 1st through November 22nd. Snapper fishing will be open on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, with a limit of two fish per person. The purpose of the... - September 25, 2010 - Brett Robinson
Record Sales for Newcombe/Drysdale New Braunfels Real Estate Development
August 2010 saw John Newcombe Estate & Country Club in New Braunfels Texas, post a record month in sales of their Texas hill country land for a value of almost $1 Million. These sales have the development closing out the month with over 70% of Phase 1 sold. While some properties were sold... - September 25, 2010 - Cliff Drysdale Management
Nine Collins, Einhorn, Farrell & Ulanoff Attorneys Named to Michigan Super Lawyers® List Brown, Graves Selected as Rising Stars
Super Lawyers® magazine recognized nine attorneys from Southfield-based Collins, Einhorn, Farrell & Ulanoff (www.ceflawyers.com) for inclusion on the 2010 Michigan Super Lawyers list. Of the nine, Noreen Slank and Michael Sullivan were named among the Top 100 Michigan Super Lawyers 2010. - September 25, 2010 - Collins, Einhorn, Farrell & Ulanoff, P.C.
Glenview, Morton Grove and Skokie Agents Honored by RE/MAX for Career Achievements in Metro Chicago Real Estate Sales
RE/MAX agents in Glenview, Morton Grove and Skokie, Ill., were among the elite agents who recently earned career awards from RE/MAX, the leading international real estate organization. The awards reflected their continued success in one of the nation’s most competitive arenas, the metro... - September 24, 2010 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
Niche Job Board CollegeRecruiter.com Partners with Global Classified Ads Search Engine Trovit.com to Bring New Job Openings to Fingertips of Students and Grads
Students and Recent Graduates Get Easier Access to Fresh Job Opportunities - September 24, 2010 - Trovit Search
DwellGreen Announces Completion of Angel Investment Round & Award of Sarasota County Job Stimulus Grant
DwellGreen, an emerging leader in home performance evaluations and green retrofit project management, today announced the completion of an angel investment round totaling over $1,000,000 including a $250,000 job stimulus grant from Sarasota County. DwellGreen’s building science professionals perform home performance evaluations starting at $299 which provide homeowners with an understanding of a dwelling’s performance and a clear roadmap for improvements in economy. - September 24, 2010 - DwellGreen
Greece’s Top Real Estate Website Launches Worldwide
GreekPropertyExchange.com Launches as the Top Greek Real Estate Website for Foreigners Looking to Buy, Sell or Rent Property in Greece. - September 24, 2010 - Greek Property Exchange
MERJS Commercial Property Agency Announces Successful Let of W1 Media Style Office Space to Blue Bolt Ltd
MERJS has successfully let a lower ground floor Noho office space in Margaret Street, W1 to Blue Bolt Ltd, having been made sole commercial property agents by the landlord - September 24, 2010 - Merjs Charted Surveyors
Property Portal Rolls Out Into 17 European Languages
Eurobrix.com, the popular European property portal is rolling out its international property search into 17 European languages in a move designed to attract more continental visitors to the website. - September 24, 2010 - Eurobrix.com
BESI Offers Quality Instruction & Training for Defective (Chinese) Drywall Inspectors, Consultants, and Remediators
The Building Envelope Science Institute’s First Annual Conference, Training Seminar & Exhibition for Defective (Chinese) Drywall Inspection and Remediation is being held in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on October 24-27, 2010. - September 23, 2010 - Building Envelope Science Institute
Costa Rica's Palazzo Park Team Announces Home Show Tour and Buyer Rewards
In October 2010, Palazzo Park, Costa Rica's first sustainable luxury hotel and residences development, will exhibit at home shows in Toronto and Salt Lake City; and hold seminars in Toronto, Chicago and Salt Lake City. Exhibit and seminar buyers will qualify for free Costa Rica travel and accommodations, as well as fractional ownership in a luxury sportfishing yacht. - September 23, 2010 - The Costa Rica Real Estate Company