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Kendall County, Ill., Leads 2009 Home Sales Rebound in Metro Chicago Real Estate Market; RE/MAX Again Leads in Serving Kendall Buyers
Kendall County, Ill., led the 2009 rebound in homes sales that was felt across the metropolitan Chicago real estate market. Sales in Kendall County were 10 percent higher for the full year and 36 percent higher for the last six months than in the comparable periods of 2008. Both increases were the... - February 13, 2010 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
DuPage County Home Sales Rose in 2009 as Metro Chicago Real Estate Market Enjoyed Strong Second Half; RE/MAX Remains Leader in Housing Sales
Home sales in DuPage County, Ill., like those for the entire metropolitan Chicago real estate market, turned up sharply in the second half of 2009 so that sales activity for the full year topped 2008 results. At the same time, RE/MAX retained its position as the leading brokerage organization for... - February 13, 2010 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
Kes Stadler is Coming Back as Managing Broker
With almost eighteen years of experience in residential, commercial and leasing real estate, Mr. Stadler is coming back to Atlanta Communities. His knowledge of the industry is unmatched and his attention to detail is incredible. He will be putting his variable skills to good use helping buyers and sellers reach their real estate goals. Kes is known as a problem solver and will complement their team nicely. - February 13, 2010 - Atlanta Communities
Fred Filsoof President of Coordinated Properties Discusses Atlanta's Real Estate Market and the Importance of the First Time Home Buyer's Credit Score
First-timer home buyers have a lot of ground to cover, from learning about market conditions to landing the best loan. "Over the past year, lending requirements have tightened and credit thresholds have increased across the board", says Fred Filsoof, President of Atlanta based, Coordinated Properties. Any first time home buyer should be purchasing a home before April 30th to take advantage of the federal housing tax credit. - February 12, 2010 - Fred F Filsoof
MERJS Commercial Property Agency Announces Successful Acquisition of SE1 Commercial Property on Behalf of Southwark Studios Ltd
MERJS, one of London's leading commercial property agencies, is delighted to announce the successful acquisition of a large commercial space in SE1 on behalf of Southwark Studios Ltd. Comprising of the entire fourth floor of Rich House, Crimscott Street, the space is approximately 13,000 sq ft in... - February 12, 2010 - Merjs Charted Surveyors
Naples Home Builder, The Aubuchon Team of Companies, Sponsors Music for Cape Coral Farmers Market
Naples Home Builder and Southwest Florida's full service real estate organization, The Aubuchon Team of Companies, is sponsoring music at the Cape Coral Farmers Market. - February 12, 2010 - Aubuchon Team of Companies
Building Envelope Science Institute Holds Conference for Certification of Inspectors & Remediators for Defective or Corrosive Drywall in Ft. Lauderdale
BESI will certify inspectors, consultants, project managers, and remediation contractors in Ft. Lauderdale on March 2-3, 2010. This certification program offered through the Institute (BESI) instructs and trains licensed and approved state contractors in the remediation of defective or corrosive drywall. - February 12, 2010 - Building Envelope Science Institute
Building Envelope Science Institute Initiates Patent Process on Remediation of Buildings with Defective Drywall
The Building Envelope Science Institute (BESI) was launched in 2009 to provide a solution to the defective or corrosive drywall crisis which has unfolded over the last seventeen months or so. The Institute developed what is being referred to as the “BESI System” and has now filed a provisional patent on their process for remediation of buildings that have defective or "corrosive" drywall. - February 12, 2010 - Building Envelope Science Institute
Paul G. Hauf And Associates Announces Support of the YMCA
Get Involved in the YMCA as a Donor or Volunteer Today. - February 12, 2010 - Paul G. Hauf And Associates
DaVinci Designer Gallery Launches a New Presentation "The Psychology of Home Staging"
Home stager, Maureen Reddy, of DaVinci Designer Gallery has created a keynote presentation that delves into the psychology behind home staging. This program, geared toward Realtors, explains the success of home staging from a human behavioral standpoint. - February 12, 2010 - DaVinci Designer Gallery
Davidson Realty Inc. Introduces Homebuying Tax Credit Open Houses
North Florida and World Golf Village Real Estate Experts Offer Free Consultation, Advice - February 12, 2010 - The Neighborhoods of World Golf Village
A Custom IDX Solution and Its User-Friendly Search Tools Speed Up and Simplify the Online Property Search for Consumers
Easy-to-use IDX search tools create a sense of ease and efficiency for home seekers preforming their real estate search online. - February 12, 2010 - IDX, Inc.
Flipping Houses is Making a Comeback
With the Number of Foreclosures and Low Prices Real Estate Investors are Looking at Making Money by Flipping Low Priced Houses. - February 11, 2010 - Get Real REI
Innovative IDX Broker Software Creates a Sense of Ease and Efficiency for Consumers During their Online Property Search
IDX Broker uses its custom IDX solution to speed up and simplify the online property search process, saving both real estate professionals and their clients time and hassle. - February 11, 2010 - IDX, Inc.
Avanta is Awarded Best Companies Accreditation
The Best Companies 2010 two star accreditation status has been awarded to serviced office group, Avanta, in acknowledgment of excellence in the workplace. - February 11, 2010 - Avanta
Bill Alter Announces Formation of Self Storage Commercial Brokerage Team
Bill Alter, Managing Director of the Self Storage Group at Rein & Grossoehme Commercial Real Estate announced that Denise Nunez has joined the firm as a sales agent and will work with Alter as a member of the AZ Self Storage Specialist Team. Ms. Nunez brings with her more than 20 years... - February 11, 2010 - Denise Nunez, Agent at Rein & Grossoehme
RE/MAX Platinum Moves Back to State Street as Activity Rises in Chicago Real Estate Market
RE/MAX Platinum has returned to its original location at 1931 S. State St. in Chicago’s South Loop neighborhood after a six-month stay at 1915 S. Michigan Ave. The move coincides with an uptick in activity in the South Loop segment of the Chicago real estate market, according to Sylvia... - February 11, 2010 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
Investor Confidence Begins to Return to Arizona Real Estate Market
HomeLovers Arizona 2010 State of the Industry Report Now Available - February 11, 2010 - HomeLovers
Renovation Begins on New North Georgia Mountain Cabin
Rainbow Cabins begins full remodel of its largest north Georgia rental cabin - February 10, 2010 - Rainbow Cabins, LLC
RE/MAX Retains Leadership in Northwest Suburbs of Metro Chicago Real Estate Market; Area Sales up 8% in 2009
RE/MAX agents retained their leadership position in home sales in the Northwest Suburbs area of the metropolitan Chicago real estate market last year. Home sales in that area were up from 6,479 in 2008 to 6,992 in 2009, an 8 percent increase. The Northwest Suburban market area includes the... - February 10, 2010 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
IDX Brokers Attention to Detail Supplies Consumers with a Personalized and Comprehensive Online Real Estate Search
A custom IDX solution speeds up and simplifies the online property search process, saving both real estate professionals and their clients time and hassle. - February 10, 2010 - IDX, Inc.
Mark Adamczyk Owner of ItsYourSale.com is Proud to Announce Launch of New Website
Mark Adamczyk owner of Central Florida Real Estate Brokerage ItsYourSale.com, Inc. has officially launched a brand new website. - February 10, 2010 - Mark Adamczyk
UK’s First National Homebuyer’s Agent Franchise Launches
No longer just the preserve of the rich and famous, The Buying Agents offer every UK homebuyer a service to save them time, money and stress on their property purchase. Unlike estate agents, who are paid by the vendor to get them the 'highest' price, The Buying Agents negotiate the 'lowest price' for the homebuyer. - February 09, 2010 - The Buying Agents Ltd
A Custom IDX Solution Sets Realtors Above Their Competitors with Its Intricate Design and Attention to Detail
Easy-to-use IDX search tools speed up the online property search process for home seekers executing their real estate search on the web. - February 07, 2010 - IDX, Inc.
RE/MAX Retains Leadership in McHenry County Segment of Metro Chicago Real Estate Market; Area Home Sales Activity Largely Unchanged in 2009
RE/MAX agents retained their leadership position in home sales in the McHenry County, Ill., segment of the metropolitan Chicago real estate market last year. Home sales in that county were essentially flat for the year, declining from 2,786 in 2008 to 2,783 in 2009. RE/MAX agents accounted for... - February 06, 2010 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
MLS Listings are Displayed Directly Onto Realtor Rita Kim's Website with a Custom IDX Broker Integration
IDX Broker uses its custom IDX solution to speed up and simplify the online property search process for both real estate professionals and their clients. - February 06, 2010 - IDX, Inc.
Royal Oaks Building Group Announces Carriage Heights
Rich Van Tassel, president of Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC (www.royaloaksbg.com), has announced that the company has completed its first homes in Carriage Heights, a thriving community in Fuquay-Varina. The first five homes in the community are move-in ready. Carriage Heights is an 80-lot... - February 06, 2010 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Kelly E. Capolino PA Named a Top Real Estate Producer for December 2009
Kelly Capolino had one of the top sales records for the month of December. - February 06, 2010 - Kelly E. Capolino
RealOrganized, Inc. Adds Real Estate Flyer Support to RealtyJuggler Real Estate Software
RealOrganized, Inc. releases 6th upgrades to RealtyJuggler in 3 years. - February 05, 2010 - RealOrganized, Inc.
85 Year Old Real Estate Brokerage is Back in Business. The Hobin Company Re-Launches After Four Decades of Real Estate Success.
The Hobin Company, one of California’s oldest real estate brokerages, is seizing the opportunity of a recovering market and re-launching a family business that spans over four decades of California real estate sales. The company will be based in two major California locations, Manhattan Beach... - February 05, 2010 - The Hobin Company
Galveston Hotel Offers Shopping Discounts with Package
The Tremont House, a Wyndham Grand Hotel, invites guests to make more time for themselves as part of their New Year’s Resolution and experience one of Texas most distinctive shopping destinations in historic downtown Galveston. The hotel is offering a Downtown Galveston Shopping Spree package... - February 05, 2010 - Mitchell Historic Properties
Architect Raymond Cekauskas Named 2010 President of American Institute of Architects Detroit
Several Metro Detroit Companies Also Represented on Board of Directors - February 05, 2010 - American Institute of Architects Detroit
IDX Broker's Unique Design Simplifies the Online Real Estate Search Process for Potential Home Buyers
A custom IDX solution provides consumers with the means to complete the entirety of their real estate search online. - February 05, 2010 - IDX, Inc.
Only 15 Lots Remain at Jim Chapman’s Concord Mill Community
Jim Chapman Communities, an Atlanta-based builder and developer is pleased to announce that only 15 lots remain at its Concord Mill community in Austell, the builder’s only non-age-restricted community. - February 05, 2010 - Jim Chapman Communities
North Star Charter Announces Partnership with the P.S. Group LTD.
North Star Charter, one of the leading names in luxury travel services, announced a unique partnership with P.S. Group LTD security firm today. According to the agreement, North Star and P.S. Group have partnered to enhance and extend the high level of security to its clientele on or off their... - February 04, 2010 - North Star Charter
Avanta Provides Free Office Space for Investors in Manchester
Avanta is rolling out the red carpet to new investors in Manchester as part of the Hello Manchester scheme, which has been developed in partnership with the Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA), MIDAS and a small number of business centre operators, to provide them with free serviced office... - February 04, 2010 - Avanta
MERJS Commercial Property Agents Announces Availability of Popular Newly Refurbished Media-Style London W1 Offices in Heart of Soho
Leading commercial property agency MERJS has announced the availability of newly refurbished media-style London W1 offices in heart of Soho, comprising of the entire first floor of National House. - February 04, 2010 - Merjs Charted Surveyors
Tanya Marchiol of TEAM Investments Announces the Premiere of Her Free Online Video Series "The Prosperity Series"
Tanya Marchiol, real estate mogul and CEO of Phoenix-based, TEAM Investments announces the premiere of her online video series entitled, "The Prosperity Principles: Creating Generational Wealth through Real Estate." The free online video series will provide information on various real... - February 04, 2010 - Team Investments
Bay Area Land Developer Continues Rapid Growth
Americap Development Partners expands land development team by welcoming David Day as VP of Engineering. - February 03, 2010 - Americap Development Partners
Apartment Finders Re-Brands Their Website and Draws from Design Trend Predictions for 2010 and Apartment Marketing Trends for the New Year
Apartment Finders, by adding a more personal and professional look, incorporating more social media, and implementing more interactivity on its new website, has got right in line with 2010 predictions for web design and apartment marketing trends. - February 03, 2010 - Apartment Finders
MLS Listings Are Displayed Directly Onto Realtor Stephanie Smith's Website with the Addition of Custom IDX Broker
IDX Broker uses its custom IDX solution to speed up and simplify the online real estate search process, saving consumers time and hassle. - February 03, 2010 - IDX, Inc.
Demand-Led Expansion of Avanta’s City Centre
Exceptional demand for high quality serviced office space in the City of London has resulted in Avanta expanding the size of its business centre at 9 Devonshire Square by occupying an additional floor in the building. This expansion of the business centre will add a further 15,407 sq ft to the... - February 03, 2010 - Avanta
Premier Apartment Advisors Team Joins Cornish & Carey
C&C has significantly expanded its multi-family investment services group by adding the brokerage team from Premier Apartment Advisors. Richard Knutson, John Leyvas, Jay Cross, Stephen Pagones, Mike Pagones and Anthony Pappageorge will be based in C&C’s Oakland office and Vince McCarrie will be based in C&C’s Santa Clara office. This team joins industry veteran Keith Suddjian, senior vice president in C&C’s Palo Alto office, who together comprise C&C’s Apartment Advisors. - February 03, 2010 - Cornish & Carey Commercial Newmark Knight Frank
Chicago Realtor/Developer Joins Dream Town Realty
Chicago real estate company Dream Town is pleased to welcome Alan Candea to its team of residential specialists. Mr. Candea joined the brokerage this January. In addition to being a licensed real estate agent, he is a licensed general contractor and developer in the Chicagoland area. - February 03, 2010 - Dream Town Realty
Grand Rapids Office Space Leased by Image Office Suites to Caring Transitions
Image Office Suites recently signed a lease with Caring Transitions at the Image Building located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Caring Transitions took one executive office suite for a six-month term renewable for three consecutive terms at current market rates. According to Bryan C. Bestrom, Owner... - February 03, 2010 - Image Office Suites
Avanta Boosts Client Networking Ability with New Directory Facility
Client networking opportunities at Avanta business centres across the UK and in India have taken on a new dimension with the introduction of the Avanta Corporate Directory. - February 03, 2010 - Avanta
Rapid Growth Expected in Greater Valley Area in 2010
More than a dozen active projects in east Alabama and west Georgia, comprising three counties and four cities, are evidence of the regional and growing impact of Greater Valley Group, LLC. - February 03, 2010 - Greater Valley Group, LLC
Tim Taylor's “Real Estate Investing Riches Roadmap” - Making Real Estate Coaching Affordable
“Real Estate Investing Riches Roadmap” self study course, offers real estate investors the tools they need in order to successfully start and succeed in real estate investing at an affordable price. - February 02, 2010 - Tim Taylor Real Estate Success Coach
The Corvus Group Forms Troubled Asset Advisory Group
The Corvus Group, a Washington, D.C.-area firm with nearly $10 billion of real estate assets under management from failed banks, announced it has formed a Troubled Asset Advisory Group (Corvus TAAG). Chicago-based Corvus TAAG provides specialized staffing and analytical/advisory services to... - February 01, 2010 - The Corvus Group
Silver Spring, Four Corners Jackson Hewitt® Offers Tips for Choosing a Tax Preparer
With the 2010 tax filing season underway, many Silver Spring taxpayers may be wondering where to turn for help in filing their annual tax returns. - February 01, 2010 - Jackson Hewitt Tax Service - Four Corners