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Prudential Americana Group Remains Top Nevada Real Estate Company
Despite the recession, Nevada's top real estate company posted gains in 2008 with 41 percent more closings in 2008 than the previous year. Despite continuously declining prices, Prudential Americana Group restructured and remained successful in the face of the country's largest recent real estate market decline. - January 15, 2009 - Prudential Americana Group
Sabal Homes at Red Cedar Place Wins at the LightHouse Awards
Sabal Homes at Red Cedar Place received two awards at the 9th Annual LightHouse Awards Gala, held on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2008 at the Westin Resort in Hilton Head. Sabal Homes was named the winner for Best Overall Home and the winner for Best Bathroom. It was a Finalist for Best Feature (Double... - January 15, 2009 - Red Cedar Place
Karen Gaylord Earns Prestigious Designation to Help Homeowners in Danger of Foreclosure
Karen Gaylord CPA, CLU, ChFC of Long & Foster Realtors Bel Air 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... - January 14, 2009 - Long & Foster Realtors
Rental Market Reaches All Time High Across UK Cities
Grant Management has recorded 94% occupancy levels in Edinburgh and Glasgow, 96% in Dundee and 100% in Stirling. Grant Management says the rental market is the healthiest it has been in years as a result of better returns for landlords and for those who can afford to invest in a buy-to-let... - January 14, 2009 - Grant Management
Grant Management Reach Out to Students for Next Year
One of Scotland's leading property management firms will take part in a number of Student Accommodation Fairs across UK universities in the coming weeks. Starting with Birmingham this week, Grant Management will attend fairs in Liverpool, Newcastle, Bristol, Manchester, Nottingham and... - January 14, 2009 - Grant Management
Home National Mortgage Announces New Loan Officer
Home National Mortgage proudly announced the affiliation of Ray Smith as a loan officer this week. Ray is a graduate of Dickinson College (BA Policy Studies Management) and the Pennsylvania State University (Master’s of Public Administration). For the last two years, Ray has worked as a... - January 14, 2009 - Coldwell Banker Select Professionals
Custom IDX Broker Software Improves Clancy Fort’s Website by Making the Property Search Simple and Efficient
IDX Broker saves both consumers and realtors time when searching for real estate online. - January 14, 2009 - IDX, Inc.
Anne Erwin Sotheby’s International Realty Participates in Majority of Luxury Real Estate Sales in Kittery, York, and Ogunquit, Maine in 2008
Anne Erwin Sotheby’s International Realty participated in the majority of luxury home sales in the towns of York, Kittery, and Ogunquit combined, in 2008. The York, Maine real estate agency has led the way in the Southern York County, Maine luxury real estate market since 2006. In 2008 there... - January 14, 2009 - Anne Erwin Sotheby's International Realty
The Top Villa Rentals of 2008
Luxury Retreats, the leader in luxury villa rentals worldwide, just released its list of top properties for 2008. Topping the list was a four-bedroom property in the Turks and Caicos, plus the multi-million dollar homes of Maui. Villa rentals are becoming even more popular in the travel industry as people search for value, even in the luxury sector. - January 14, 2009 - Luxury Retreats
Senior Advocates Score in Down Market
Senior advocate duo finds burgeoning demand in developing senior care facilities despite real estate woes. - January 11, 2009 - NationWide Group
Karla Casey of Mary Worrall Associates Sotheby’s International Realty Incorporates Custom IDX Software Into Her Website
Customized IDX Broker search tools save both real estate professionals and consumers time and hassle. - January 11, 2009 - IDX, Inc.
Richport Properties Brings Home 5 OBIE’s
Richport Properties brought home three Gold Awards and two Silver Awards from the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association’s 28th Annual OBIE Awards held on Saturday, Nov. 8. The OBIE Awards program is presented by the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association, Inc.'s Sales and Marketing... - January 10, 2009 - Richport Properties
Custom IDX Broker Software Helps Real Estate Agent Andrew Costa Personalize the Property Search for His Clients
IDX Broker uses custom IDX software to speed up the real estate search, saving both consumers and realtors time. - January 10, 2009 - IDX, Inc.
SH Communities Keeps Building on Its Award-Winning Reputation
The company’s award-winning homes with in-house design by Southern Architectural Group can be found in communities in Homestead, Davie, Miramar, Boynton Beach, Estero, and Melbourne. - January 09, 2009 - SH Communities
Farm Bureau Insurance Honors ODAC Scholar Athletes
Each year, Farm Bureau Insurance recognizes student-athletes from each of the Old Dominion Athletic Conference’s (ODAC) 22 male and female sports. The awards recognize student-athletes who distinguish themselves through outstanding classroom performance and athletics achievement. Farm Bureau... - January 09, 2009 - Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance
Living In Jackson Hole Joins Brokerage Jackson Hole Real Estate & Appraisal
Living In Jackson Hole is proud to announce the that they have become a part of the Jackson Hole Real Estate & Appraisal (JHREA) brokerage. JHREA is Jackson Holes oldest and largest locally owned real estate company, with over 40 years of knowledge and experience to service client’s. - January 09, 2009 - Living In Jackson Hole
Roatan Island Honduras – Photo of the Year 2008
Experience Roatan Island from your computer screen through the newly released Photo of the Year 2008, Picture of the Month for December, and their ever popular Photo of the Week. Enjoy a virtual vacation that will transport you to the warm sunny climate of this Island in the Caribbean off the coast of Honduras. - January 09, 2009 - Roatan
Huntsville Foreclosure Tour – Huntsville Foreclosure Express Bus Tour Launches
Huntsville Foreclosure bus tours launch in Huntsville, Alabama. The first bus tour is scheduled for February 7, 2009. Reservations are filling up quickly. - January 09, 2009 - Huntsville Foreclosure Express
Ruth Weiler’s Online MLS Property Search Becomes Simple and Efficient with the Addition of IDX Software
The integrated format that IDX Broker software provides, saves both realtors and consumers time. - January 09, 2009 - IDX, Inc.
Hathaway Completes Financing for Charlotte Apartment Project
Hathaway Properties, Inc. has successfully completed the financing of a $26,500,000 apartment project in Charlotte, NC. - January 08, 2009 - Hathaway Properties, Inc.
Investment Brokerage Firm Capital Pacific is Beating the Odds: Transaction Volume 43% Above Industry Average in 3Q
Investment Sales Activity Earns Capital Pacific Ranking as “Commendable Retail Player” by Real Capital Analytics. - January 08, 2009 - Capital Pacific
Food Services Wholesaler Announces Major Business Expansion in North Carolina
Business expansion in North Carolina of the food services industry shows continued vitality with the recent announcement of a $50-million expansion of Merchant Distributors, Inc's Hickory, NC headquarters. According to the Caldwell County Economic Development Commission, their attractive package of tax incentives and new road construction sealed the deal. - January 08, 2009 - Caldwell Economic Development Commission
Caldwell County EDC Announces the Purchase of an Undeveloped Retail/Industrial Site
A milestone in land development in North Carolina occurred recently when Caldwell County EDC and the town of Granite Falls purchased a retail/industrial site near major food services wholesaler, MDI and the new Wal-Mart SuperCenter. Direct ownership by the EDC paves the way for the economic development commission to move faster and compete more aggressively with similar commercial/industrial sites in other counties. - January 08, 2009 - Caldwell Economic Development Commission
Albert Baeza Personalizes his Clients Search Experience with the Addition of Custom IDX Software
IDX Broker is the key ingredient to saving both realtors and consumers time during their real estate search. - January 08, 2009 - IDX, Inc.
Nations Hotel Panama, Following the Rules or Real Estate Investment
If you're looking for a Real Estate investment then Nations Hotel Panama is well worth a look at. - January 08, 2009 - GLS Property Services S.A.
HomeRun Homes Expands Their Reach in the Rent to Own Homes Market
As homes For Sale By Owner (FSBO) are sitting dormant without offers in most markets, sellers (and buyers) are realizing the benefits of rent to own or lease purchase. Since 2002, HomeRun Homes has been a leader in the marketplace for Rent to Own Homes. Within the next 2 weeks, they will be adding a section for Commercial Real Estate. - January 07, 2009 - HomeRun Homes
Billie Jean Zipman Chooses IDX Broker to Help Simplify the Online Real Estate Search
IDX Broker provides a quick and easy real estate search, saving both the realtors and consumers time. - January 07, 2009 - IDX, Inc.
The Swinden Group Advises Clients of Potentially High Impact Winter Storm for Eastern United States
The Swinden Group is advising a potentially business impacting and travel disrupting storm for the eastern U.S. Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday morning. - January 07, 2009 - The Swinden Group, LLC
New York City Landlords Turn to OwnerNoFee.com to Acquire New Tenants
Ownernofee.com is a website which allows landlords to list their vacancies and communicate directly with prospective tenants. Launched by MIS Center, an IT management company, it offers free listings for landlords in the New York area. The catch: landlords can’t charge broker’s fees. - January 06, 2009 - Ownernofee.com
Social Networking Brings Real Estate Industry to the Next Level
BuyerBeacon, The Official Real Estate Matchmaker, offers an interactive and user friendly tool for home buyers and sellers. The website is in response to an online real estate marketplace where it can cost hundreds of dollars to sell your home online. Owners Peter Fabbri III and Cory Ruell believe that "it's time to make the home buying process smoother, quicker, easier and more affordable, and that is why we have developed buyerbeacon.com!" - January 05, 2009 - Buyer Beacon, LLC
HarborPlace Hosts “Brunch and Brief” Program
HarborPlace was pleased to have a full house at their first “Brunch and Brief” program, held on Friday, January 2, 2009. - January 05, 2009 - HarborPlace at Port St Lucie
USHomeAssist - A Premier Cash Home Buying Service Announces Their Website
USHomeAssist, a premier cash home buying service is pleased to announce their website, www.USHomeAssist.com. This service comes at a perfect time for many home owners, desperately looking for fast house sales to release home equity, and avoid foreclosure as the credit crisis continues to loom over... - January 05, 2009 - USHomeAssist
Anne Erwin Sotheby’s International Realty Announces Real Estate Partnership with Ogunquit River Properties Founder Following Record Breaking York County Sale
Anne Erwin Sotheby’s International Realty, recently announced its new affiliation with Ogunquit River Properties’ real estate professional Karen Maxwell of Ogunquit, Maine. The announcement followed a record-breaking Ogunquit oceanfront home sale for $5,400,000, set by Anne Erwin... - January 04, 2009 - Anne Erwin Sotheby's International Realty
Day Associates Real Estate Group Walks Customers Through All Aspects of the Home Buying Process
IDX Broker uses its custom IDX solution to speed up the real estate search, saving both realtors and consumers time. - January 04, 2009 - IDX, Inc.
Market Value Predictor Achieves Results
Everyone agrees, today, pricing a home properly has more to do with its sale than anything. The challenges of knowing how much to sell or how much to pay for a home complicates many decisions, leading to lost opportunities and value. In response to today’s market, Blue Realty GMAC introduced... - January 04, 2009 - Blue Realty
Coldwell Banker Select Professionals Announces Transfer Associates
Coldwell Banker Select Professionals proudly announced the affiliation of transfer sales associates this week. Yvonne Kuhn (717) 269-7813 – Lebanon - Yvonne is a native of Lebanon County and has been working in the real estate industry for 6 years. She has experience in residential sales,... - January 02, 2009 - Coldwell Banker Select Professionals
Carla Bonten Honored for Long-Term Distinguished Public Service in Southwest Florida
Bill Barnes, Chief Executive Officer of B.E.A.R. says, “Carla’s community service, both in Bonita Springs and in Europe, is an excellent model for next-century realtor partnerships.” - January 01, 2009 - Carla Bonten Realty
IDX Broker Helps Champion Realty Better Serve Annapolis Real Estate Customers
IDX Broker uses its custom IDX solution to speed up the real estate search, saving both realtors and consumers time. - January 01, 2009 - IDX, Inc.
Sailing to Genoa with Halldis
In addition to planning new European destinations, Halldis continues its expansion in major Italian cities and resort areas. Emblematic, in fact, is its latest opening in Genoa. Genoa epitomises the modern industrial city in Italy, with important national and multinational companies and a constant... - January 01, 2009 - Halldis Srl.
Mike McCormick Joins Heritage Sales Team in Wake Forest NC
Seasoned Veteran Brings 14 Years Experience to Award-Winning Community. - January 01, 2009 - Standard Pacific Homes
Greenstone Launches the First "Themed Gathering" on Real Estate Issues
Greenstone, the real estate development subsidiary of Johnny Saadé Holdings, invited two select groups on the 4th and 12th of December 2008 at Vintage (Saifi) to a Dinner/Seminar to discuss key subjects related to the real estate market in Lebanon. Being a first, both gatherings featured the... - December 31, 2008 - greenstone real estate developers
Coldwell Banker Select Professionals Announces November 2008 Top Teams & Sales Associates
Coldwell Banker Select Professionals announced the top listing and sales individuals & teams for November 2008 this week for their market areas of York, Lancaster, Dauphin, Cumberland & Lebanon Counties. - December 31, 2008 - Coldwell Banker Select Professionals
The Greater Florida Homes Team Adds IDX Broker to Their Welcoming Website
IDX Broker uses its custom IDX solution to speed up the real estate search, saving both realtors and consumers time. - December 31, 2008 - IDX, Inc.
World's First Video Site on Real Estate Launched by atOnePlace.com
World’s first Video Site for Real Estate sets a new standard for On-Demand Information, Transparency and User Experience making property buying a simple experience. - December 31, 2008 - atOnePlace.com
Visiting a WWII POW Relative at HarborPlace Generates Fascinating Memories
Glenn ("Bwana") Brown visited his "Uncle" Syd at HarborPlace Retirement Resort in 2003 and wrote a story about it for www.virtualtourist.com. HarborPlace Marketing Assistant Nance Cox ran across the online story in 2008 and requested permission to use it as a press release. Glenn asked Syd, Nance showed Syd the story, and Syd provided corrections and mesmerizing details about being a Prisoner of War during World War II. - December 28, 2008 - HarborPlace at Port St Lucie
Red Hatters to Brunch at HarborPlace on January 29, 2009
Get ready for the purple and red invasion. On Thursday, January 29, 2009, one hundred members of the Red Hat Society will dress in red hats and purple outfits to brunch at HarborPlace at Port St Lucie. - December 28, 2008 - HarborPlace at Port St Lucie
Timeshare Relief Announces Master Motivator George Zalucki as Featured Speaker at Company-Wide Training January 8, 2009
Timeshare Relief, Inc. hosts an annual company-wide day of training and celebration for their employees and business associates. This year the premier personal development trainer, speaker and author, George Zalucki brings his experience and wisdom to the company on January 8, 2009. - December 27, 2008 - Timeshare Relief
aBetterOffice Launches Web Site for U.S. Executive Office Suite Seekers
New Web site becomes first in U.S. to offer strategic advice and information about serviced offices, virtual offices and mobile professionals looking for office alternatives. - December 26, 2008 - aBetterOffice
Genesis Funding Source, LLC Provides $2,550,00 in Financing for Retail Strip Center in Houston, TX
Bryan K. Watts, President of Genesis Funding Source, LLC, announced today that they have provided $2,550,000 in financing to Beltway-Crenshaw Retail, LP (“Beltway-Crenshaw”) for a 16,530 square foot retail strip center located at the intersection of Crenshaw and Beltway 8 in Houston,... - December 26, 2008 - Genesis Funding Source, LLC
AIA Detroit Names Two Honorary Members
Ireland, Zeichmeister selected for important contributions to the Detroit area's quality of life. - December 25, 2008 - American Institute of Architects Detroit