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Ruben Recio Brings 30 Years of Corporate Finance Expertise to Novus Commercial Finance
Novus Commercial Finance today announced that Ruben Recio has been named Senior Vice President. Ruben will lead business development as well as client consulting programs for the company. - December 04, 2010 - Novus Commercial Finance
O’Neill Insurance Agency Welcomes Peter Van Auker
The O’Neill Group welcomes Peter Van Auker, a native of Fairlawn, Ohio and graduate of Archbishop Hoban High School in Akron, to its Downtown Wadsworth office. Van Auker, who will serve as an intern with the independent insurance agency, is currently a senior majoring in Finance and Marketing... - December 04, 2010 - The O'Neill Group
Vivo Resorts CEO, Cary Mullen, Cites Increased Interest in Vivo's Puerto Escondido Development as Evidence of Its Advantages Over Cabo and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
An increase in investor interest in Puerto Escondido validates it as the next hot-spot for real-estate investment. - December 03, 2010 - Vivo Resorts
The BSC Group and Quadrant Financial, Inc. Announce Self‐Storage Financing Alliance
The BSC Group, LLC and Quadrant Financial, Inc. (Quadrant) announced today that they have formed an alliance to deliver SBA & USDA B&I loans to the Self‐Storage Industry. This powerful alliance has resulted in the creation of a unique and specialized platform designed to provide... - December 02, 2010 - The BSC Group, LLC
North Korea Attack Exposes Liability of Medical Tourism
High risk countries pose special liability to companies, investors, and company reserves. - December 02, 2010 - PHM International, Inc.
Onyx Announces New Serviced Apartments Offering in Melbourne's Docklands
Innovative serviced apartment offerings are attracting the attention of property investors in Melbourne's booming Docklands precinct. - December 02, 2010 - Onyx
Silicon Valley Luxury Home Sales and Prices Edge Higher, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Reports
Sales of million-dollar homes and the median sale price edged higher in October as the upper end of the market continued to gain strength, according to Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, the South Bay’s leading provider of luxury real estate services. A total of 204 homes sold for more... - December 02, 2010 - Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
Dream Town Realty Welcomes 5 New Chicago Real Estate Agents
Five local realtors joined Chicago-based real estate brokerage Dream Town Realty during the month of August. The agents are Mike Ryan, Shannon Harrigan, Val Petkov, Neeti Arndt and Karen Gilbert, who is part of The Rizzo Group which also recently transitioned to Dream Town. - December 02, 2010 - Dream Town Realty
Avanta Promotes Pedal Power at Hammersmith
Avanta is urging clients at its popular Lyric Square serviced office centre in Hammersmith to get on their bikes and cycle to work as part of a drive to encourage people to use more environmentally-friendly commutes to the office. “With almost 1,000 clients working at the Lyric Square centre... - December 02, 2010 - Avanta
London Commercial Property Agency MERJS Appointed as Sole Agents for Extensively Refurbished Commercial Office Space in Prestigious London Whitehall
MERJS announces availability of two extensively refurbished office spaces in Whitehall, London SW1, having been made sole agents for the commercial property - December 02, 2010 - Merjs Charted Surveyors
BusinesSuites Expands Its Offerings in the Baltimore-Washington Corridor
New Executive Suites Focus on Traditional Office Users as Well as Coffee Shop Refugees Looking for a Co-Working Community. - December 01, 2010 - BusinesSuites
Hartford National Title Launches Free Good Faith Estimate and HUD-1 Calculator
Free Online Application, OneSourceQuote, offers mortgage brokers accurate closing costs and fees estimates. Accuracy of calculations guaranteed. - December 01, 2010 - Hartford National Title
Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS® Launch All-Star Christmas Give-Aways on Facebook Fan Page
Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS®, as the Corporate Real Estate Sponsor for the Carolina Hurricanes, are proud of that the team will host the upcoming NHL All Star game. “In the spirit of the Christmas season, we’re going to have an All-Star Christmas give-away to help our friends... - December 01, 2010 - Linda Craft & Team Realtors
Lori Ballen of Keller Williams Realty Las Vegas Creates Dynamic Team of Las Vegas Real Estate Agents and Specialists.
Lori Ballen of Keller Williams Realty Las Vegas Real Estate creates Dynamic Team of Las Vegas Real Estate Agents offering Buyer Services and Seller Services including Las Vegas Short Sales. - December 01, 2010 - Ballen Brands
Timeshare Relief Ranks 33rd for Fastest Growing Companies in LA 2010
A company that offers timeshare assistance to owners is one of the fastest growing companies of the year - December 01, 2010 - Timeshare Relief
Orlando Area October Real Estate Sales Have Dropped by 21 %. – Prices Increased by 10%
Home Sales and home values statistics for the month of October 2011, provided by Gitta Urbainczyk P.A. a real estate agent here in the greater Orlando area. Sales of real estate in the greater Orlando area have declined for the 4th months in a row but values have increased substantially, some areas have seen double digit increases in the average home price. - November 30, 2010 - Gitta Urbainczyk P.A.
Australia-Wide Property Market Analysis by WBP Property Group Reveals Where to Buy, Where to Ignore
Most of us resign ourselves to the idea that we can't possibly know what the property market is going to do in a particular area over a set period of time. However, WBP Property recently released a report based on intensive scrutiny of Australia’s property markets providing detailed... - November 30, 2010 - WBP Property Group
Relocation Experts in Santa Monica Homes for Sale Grimson Rosal Unveils New Website
For long distance home buyers, browsing available listings online isn't new, but leaves much to be desired on most websites. This team has changed all of that for West Los Angeles and Santa Monica homes for sale browsing. Grimson Rosal's MLS interface gives anyone around the world a truly closeup look at every available residential listing for Santa Monica real estate and the surrounding West LA area. - November 30, 2010 - Grimson Rosal
GCN Canada, Inc. Launches Investment Drive for Free Zone Project in Cameroon
After four and a half years spent in design and development, Africa will soon boast the first combined financial and tourism free zone ever developed on that continent. The project, known as the Emerald Coast Financial and Tourism Free Zone Project, will be built in the Republic of Cameroon in its... - November 30, 2010 - GCN Canada, Inc.
Homes.com Launches Ugly Holiday Sweater Photo Contest
Homes.com invites you to submit a photo of your tackiest holiday sweater for the chance to win a $500 Amazon.com gift card. - November 29, 2010 - Homes.com
Blue Asset Management Closes Building in Weehawken New Jersey
Blue Asset Management LLC has recently closed on a multi-family building in Weehawken, New Jersey, according to Charles Blumenkehl, managing partner for Blue Asset Management. - November 29, 2010 - Blue Asset Management
Blue Asset Management Closes on Six Multi-Unit Properties in Paterson
Blue Asset Management LLC has recently closed on six multi-family apartment buildings in Paterson, New Jersey, according to Charles Blumenkehl, managing partner for Blue Asset Management. According to Charles Blumenkehl, “We view Paterson as a city that is short in of good housing supply. - November 27, 2010 - Blue Asset Management
Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors Bestows Highest Honors to Prudential Executives
Real estate executive Paul Bell was named 2011 GLVAR President and corporate broker Forrest Barbee was named Realtor of the Year. - November 27, 2010 - Prudential Americana Group
Houseinthesun.com: Scandinavians Splurge on Second Homes Abroad
The Scandinavian dilemma: Buy a small one-room apartment in crowded, wintry Stockholm/ Oslo OR spend half the amount on a roomy house in sunny Florida? - November 26, 2010 - House in the sun Scandinavia AB
Ideal Contractors of Wisconsin Awarded Commercial Construction Remodeling Project at Holy Temple Firstborn
Ideal Contractors of Wisconsin begins commercial construction remodeling job at Holy Temple Firstborn in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. - November 26, 2010 - Ideal Contractors of Wisconsin
Blue Asset Management LLC Buys Multi-Million Dollar NPN Mortgage Pool in New Jersey
Charles Blumenkehl, managing partner of Blue Asset Management announced his company closed a multi-million dollar mortgage tranche collateralized by residential assets located throughout New Jersey. - November 25, 2010 - Blue Asset Management
Blue Asset Management Buys Mortgages
Blue Asset Management LLC has closed a multi-million dollar tranche of non-performing commercial notes for properties in Hudson, Bergen and Passaic Counties previously owned by an national bank. - November 25, 2010 - Blue Asset Management
Stout and Teague Employee, Pam Hill Receives Real Property Administrator Designation
Stout and Teague is pleased to announce that Pam Hill has earned the designation of Real Property Administrator (RPA®) from BOMI International on November 08, 2010. The RPA® designation indicates that the recipient has completed a program of in-depth courses dealing with the ownership,... - November 25, 2010 - Stout and Teague Companies
Foreclosed Property Auction - 56 Properties Across Central Florida
Higgenbotham Auctioneers International Ltd., Inc. (“HAI”) has been retained to offer at auction 56 foreclosed properties throughout Central Florida. The portfolio includes homes, condos, homesites, development tracts, commercial and industrial properties. Twenty-two properties will be... - November 25, 2010 - Higgenbotham Auctioneers International
Atapco's East Gate Marketplace is the First Shopping Center in VA to be Granted LEED Gold Status
Atapco's East Gate Marketplace, a Harris Teeter anchored retail development located in Loudon County was recently granted LEED Gold Status by the United States Green Building Council for sustainable design and building practices. - November 25, 2010 - Atapco Properties
The Bright Side of Housing: Home Affordability Soars in Metro Chicago Real Estate Market, RE/MAX Reports
The affordability of a classic single-family home has improved by 66 percent in the seven-county metropolitan Chicago real estate market over the last five years, according to a review by RE/MAX employing the traditional measure of home affordability developed by the National Association of... - November 24, 2010 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
Lincoln Property Company Signs 39,408 Square Foot Lease at 4720 West Van Buren with Core Materials Distribution
The Phoenix office of Lincoln Property Company, a full-service real estate firm providing property management, receivership services, leasing, development and project management, announced it has signed a new lease for 39,408 square feet with Core Materials Distribution, LLC. Lincoln Property... - November 24, 2010 - Lincoln Property Company
Lead Galaxy Extends Deal with A Place in the Sun
Lead Galaxy has signed a new operational agreement with A Place in the Sun to manage property listings and advertising inventory on aplaceinthesun.com for a further two years, with an additional range of commercial and marketing solutions planned for the first quarter of 2011. - November 24, 2010 - Lead Galaxy
Greater Valley Group to Build SIP Homes in Two Communities
Greater Valley Group (GVG), based in West Point, Ga., and EH Systems, LLC based in New Braunfels, Texas, announced a partnership to begin construction on two Structural Insulated Panel (SIP) homes in Lanett, Ala. on Nov. 15. These energy-efficient homes will be featured at Quail Run, a new... - November 24, 2010 - Greater Valley Group, LLC
HCR Receives Global Mobility Accolade
The fiercely competitive category of “Relocation Management Company of the Year 2010” attracted 30 global nominations. The audience of 370 recognised experts in the global mobility and HR profession witnessed HCR receive the ‘Runner Up’ award. - November 24, 2010 - HCR Group
New York City Foreclosure Listings in October Fall 21% from 2009 Levels
The number of new scheduled NYC foreclosure auctions (247) was up 16% in October 2010 compared to September 2010, but was down 21% from October 2009 (314). - November 23, 2010 - PropertyShark.com
Renaissance Italian Church Turned Modern Home Boasts Original Restored Murals on HouseInTheSun.com
HouseInTheSun.com is proud to present a renaissance church, complete with a restored mural, that was converted into a modern residence located in the lovely Italian town of Trevi, Umbria. - November 23, 2010 - House in the sun Scandinavia AB
Terry Iwaniw, REALTOR of ReSales & Investment Realty, LLC to Expand Into Commercial Properties
Building on the successful first-time home buyer and HUD Home Marketing base, Terry Iwaniw has decided to expand his business into the sales and leasing of commercial and multi-family property marketing. - November 22, 2010 - Terry Iwaniw Real Estate Services
Charlotte Real Estate Company is Expanding in Toughest Real Estate Market in Decades
Carolinas Metro Realty is expanding and opening an additional office in Uptown Charlotte NC. Despite the tough real estate market, the full-service real estate and property management company is staying strong and will be interviewing for more agents and property managers to join the company. - November 21, 2010 - Carolinas Metro Realty
Brett/Robinson Offers Special Savings to Facebook Fans
Brett/Robinson Vacations will offer a special deal on Cyber Monday to social “fans” of the company. The deals will only be extended to fans via email. Individuals who are interested in receiving the details of this special must “like” Brett/Robinson on Facebook. Fans must... - November 21, 2010 - Brett Robinson
October Home Sales in Metro Chicago Real Estate Market Saw Price Stabilization and Decline in Transactions, RE/MAX Reports
A RE/MAX anaylsis reveals that home prices in the metropolitan Chicago real estate market reached somewhat firmer ground in October even as transaction volume continued to decline. Both median and average prices of homes sold in the seven-county metro area were higher in October than September, while transaction volume was 14 percent lower. - November 21, 2010 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
Giving Back on Thanksgiving – VIP Realty Platinum
VIP Realty Platinum, and Broker Harry Ridge, are gearing up for their second annual Thanksgiving Brigade giving back to the community. They understand the challenges many people and families are facing in theses challenging times. On Thanksgiving Day they will give meals and care packages full of... - November 20, 2010 - VIP Realty Platinum
Local Agent Receives Training to Effectively Counsel Real Estate Investors, Provide Wealth-Building Strategies
Kerry Thornhill of Virginia Cook Realtors in Dallas has earned the prestigious Certified Investor Agent Specialist™ (CIAS) Designation, having completed extensive training to understand the different real estate investor types, and the investment opportunities, financing options and... - November 20, 2010 - Kerry Thornhill
AIA Detroit Announces Honor Award Winners
Architect recipients include architects Victor A. Saroki, FAIA; William Dunn, Robert L. Ziegelman, FAIA; Cory C. Lavigne, AIA LEED® AP; and Janice L. Suchan, AIA LEED® AP. Firm recipients include SmithGroup, inFORM Studio, SHW Group, Albert Kahn Associates Inc., and Constantine George Pappas AIA Architecture/Planning. - November 20, 2010 - American Institute of Architects Detroit
RE/MAX Elite in Hinsdale Holds Holiday Toy Drive for Children's Memorial Hospital
The real estate professionals at RE/MAX Elite in Hinsdale, Ill., are doing their part to spread some cheer this holiday season. The brokerage, located at 28 W. Hinsdale Ave., will hold a toy drive on Nov. 26 to benefit Children’s Memorial Hospital in Chicago. The toy drive will take place... - November 20, 2010 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
HomeRun Homes Accepted Into The Building Trades Association (BTA)
HomeRun Homes, the long-standing marketplace for Rent to Own Homes, is now a confirmed member of the prestigious Building Trades Association. Longevity and Service to the Building/Construction Segment The Building Trades Association, or BTA, which consists of member companies involved in all... - November 20, 2010 - HomeRun Homes
South Brunswick New Jersey Business Woman Named RESA 2011 Rookie Stager Finalist
Marian Jacobsen, owner of Distinctive Decor and Design in South Brunswick, New Jersey, has been named finalist in the Real Estate Staging Association's 2011 Rookie Stager of the Year for the Northeast Region. - November 20, 2010 - Distinctive Decor and Design LLC
Local Agent Receives Training to Effectively Counsel Real Estate Investors, Provide Wealth-Building Strategies
Christine Cura of Keller Williams Realty in Metuchen has earned the prestigious Certified Investor Agent Specialist™ (CIAS) Designation, having completed extensive training to understand the different real estate investor types, and the investment opportunities, financing options and calculations needed to provide solutions for each. - November 19, 2010 - Cura & Associates at Keller Williams Realty
Another Top Producer Carlos Evans Joins Keller Williams Capitol Properties in Rockville, Tennessee
Keller Williams Capitol Properties is proud to announce that Affiliate Carlos Evans has joined the company's office located at 15400 Calhoun Drive in Rockville Maryland. - November 19, 2010 - Keller Williams Capital Properties
Lead Galaxy to Operate Homesgofast.com
Lead generation giant Lead Galaxy has taken over the operation of property search site, Homesgofast.com, in a deal set to create one of the largest international property website platforms in the world. - November 19, 2010 - Lead Galaxy