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Local Agent Earns REALTOR e-PRO® Certification
Joseph Coretti of Weichert Realtors Regional Properties based in Orange, CT and servicing the Milford, Stratford and West Haven markets as well, has completed the REALTOR e-PRO course to become one of a select few real estate professionals to earn the prestigious certification offered through the... - October 24, 2008 - Coretti Homes
New Leader in Oregon’s For-Sale-by-Owner Real Estate Marketplace
Less than one year after opening its virtual doors, BigBrick.com has become Oregon’s largest For-Sale-By-Owner Real Estate Website. - October 24, 2008 - BigBrick.com
Happy 6th Anniversary Lake Ashton
CRF Communities Lake Ashton Celebrates 6th Anniversary. - October 24, 2008 - CRF Communities
Jim Chapman Named Secretary of the Atlanta 50+ Housing Council's Board of Directors
The 50+ Housing Council, part of the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association, recently named Jim Chapman Secretary of the Executive Committee for 2009. Jim has served on the Board of Directors for two years and currently serves as Sponsorship Committee Chair. In January, Chapman will take over as... - October 24, 2008 - Jim Chapman Communities
Chad Ratliff Listed in Top 20 Under 40 Feature
Chad Ratliff of McCall Insurance and The Ratliff Group is honored by the Blue Ridge Business Journal as one of Southern Virginia's Top 20 emerging leaders under the age of 40. - October 23, 2008 - The Ratliff Group, LLC
Vincent L. Daubenspeck II with RE/MAX Honolulu Adds IDX Broker Software to Simplify the Online Property Search
The custom IDX solution saves both Daubenspeck and his client’s time. - October 23, 2008 - IDX, Inc.
Housing Authority of Newport to Unveil Latest Development
HAN Announces Open House Showing of New ‘Saragota’ Properties. - October 23, 2008 - Housing Authority of Newport Kentucky
Royal Oaks Building Group Wins Gold at 2008 Parade of Homes
Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC (www.royaloaksbg.com) has received a Gold Award from the 2008 Parade of Homes competition, an annual event hosted by the Home Builders Association of Raleigh-Wake County. The company received highest honors in the competition’s Category 1 ($125,000 - $175,000)... - October 23, 2008 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Major Event in Budapest to Assess the Impact of the Global Crisis on CEE
Central and Eastern Europe Real Estate Quality Awards the leading industry awards in the region - October 23, 2008 - Colliers International Southeast Europe
Disha Direct Launches Bay Vista and Palazzo at Alibaug
Guided with a vision to present promising destinations to property buyers, Disha Direct, a Mumbai based leading real estate marketing organisation has launched two luxurious projects; Bay Vista and Palazzo at Alibaug. Both the projects have been aesthetically designed to ensure maximum comfort and... - October 23, 2008 - Disha Direct
East Tennessee Luxury Properties Teams with RealtyBid.com to Launch Online Auction on October 28th
East Tennessee Luxury Properties will be auctioning two premier lots in the Enclave at Cove Mountain, Gatlinburg, TN beginning on October 28, 2008. - October 22, 2008 - East Tennessee Luxury Properties
Rentalforeclosure.com Forms Nevada Partnership
Prudential Americana Group, Nevada's largest real estate company, is now the Nevada partner for rentalforeclosure.com. The free site allows renters to find out if the home they are renting is in foreclosure. - October 22, 2008 - Prudential Americana Group
Sol Property Group and Sonidos Del Mar (Costa Rica) Beachfront Development Ink Marketing Partnership
Sonidos del Mar (“Sounds of the Sea”) beachfront development located in Guanacaste, Costa Rica, formed an exclusive marketing partnership this afternoon with Sol Property Group to develop marketing strategies and client support that will streamline the purchasing process for its clients. - October 22, 2008 - Sol Property Group
Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Chapel Hill Agents Support Tickled Pink Luncheon
Meredith Morgan, president of the HPW Foundation (www.hpw.com), Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston’s nonprofit organization that supports local charities, has announced that 25 agents from the Chapel Hill office will be partnering with volunteers from UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer... - October 22, 2008 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston
President and CEO of Gibson International Enhances His Real Estate Website with Custom IDX Broker Software
A custom IDX solution helps to personalize Gibson’s site and saves both realtors and consumers time. - October 22, 2008 - IDX, Inc.
Local Real Estate Agent Wins $100,000
New agent wins drawing at International Conference. - October 22, 2008 - EXIT Exceptional Properties
Make Your Bid for a Bargain Property at the Stones Auction House in Oxford
Negative market sentiment has made it very difficult for homeowners to sell on the open market and they are turning to selling at auction to secure a sale. With such a large selection of properties being sold this way this is the perfect time for buyers to pick up a bargain at auction. Stones Auctions of Oxford hold auctions locally in Oxford every 2 months and are one of the first auction houses to offer online bidding making it easy for people to view, bid and buy properties at auction. - October 21, 2008 - Stones Auctions Ltd
Affinity Properties’ Joe Cline Supports Habitat Young Professionals
Joe Cline, owner of Affinity Properties, contributes monthly to Habitat Young Professionals, helping to pay for the group’s housing initiatives. As the owner of Affinity Properties and an active realtor throughout the city and surrounding areas, Joe Cline is aware of the difficulties many... - October 20, 2008 - Affinity Properties
Affinity Properties Celebrates 5th Anniversary
After several successful years in the Austin real estate market, Affinity Properties, led by Joe Cline and his experienced team, is celebrating its five-year anniversary. Since first opening in 2003, much has happened at and to Affinity Properties. First, the team of people serving Austin’s... - October 19, 2008 - Affinity Properties
Realtor Oscar Velez Implements a Custom IDX Solution on His Real Estate Website
IDX Broker speeds up the real estate search, saving both realtors and consumers time searching for their ideal property online. - October 19, 2008 - IDX, Inc.
REALTOR® Linda Craft Selected for Elite Star Power® Club
Linda Craft and Team REALTORS® announced today that Linda Craft has been selected to share her real estate selling expertise with the Star Power® Club, an organization of accomplished real estate agents, brokers and teams chosen to foster success among members. Craft traveled to Colorado... - October 18, 2008 - Linda Craft and Team, REALTORS
Isabelle Andrews with Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate Implements a Custom IDX Search on Her Website
IDX Broker uses its custom IDX solution to simplify the real estate search for consumers and helps real estate agents and Brokers run their business more efficiently. - October 18, 2008 - IDX, Inc.
Fractional Ownership Resort in Muskoka Enjoys Robust Sales in Challenging Market
Despite challenging economic conditions, Blue Water Acres' fractional ownership development enjoyed robust sales in 2007 and 2008. Affordable interval prices, authentic cottage designs and a no-pressure sales and marketing program are credited by the developer as some of the reasons why Blue Water Acres is faring well in a challenging market. - October 18, 2008 - Blue Water Acres Resort
Blue Realty GMAC Website Generates Big Hits with Consumers
A recent National Association of Realtors’ study showed that almost 90% of all potential homebuyers begin their search for a home online. Blue Realty GMAC Real Estate Services associates have a system to handle this increasingly important source of buyer inquiries. Recently upgraded, the Blue... - October 18, 2008 - Blue Realty
Scottish Rental Market Expands Through Economic Downturn
Scotland’s residential lettings market is experiencing high activity as people turn their back on house buying in favour of renting, according to latest research by Scotland’s leading online letting portal Citylets. - October 18, 2008 - Citylets
PropertyShark.com Launches PropertyShark University; Real Estate School Offers Accredited Broker Continuing Education Classes in New York
PropertyShark.com today announced the official launch of PropertyShark University and its website, www.PropertySharkUniversity.com. The school, accredited by the state of New York, offers a full curriculum of broker continuing education classes. The classes are also intended for real estate investors. - October 17, 2008 - PropertyShark.com
New Jersey Foreclosures Reach a One Year-High in Q3 2008; Q3 Foreclosure Report Issued by PropertyShark.com
PropertyShark.com today released its quarterly report covering first-time residential foreclosures in New Jersey for Q3 2008. New Jersey Foreclosures reached a one year-high. - October 17, 2008 - PropertyShark.com
Kitsap Companies Expand Into New Industrial Park
Gig Harbor North Airport Industrial Park Announces Completion Schedule for Phase I Building C. - October 17, 2008 - Coldwell Banker Park Shore Real Estate
Owner of Spyglass Realty and Investments Entrusts Customization of MLS Search to IDX Broker
A custom IDX solution allows Brokers and agents complete control over the look of their website and gives consumers access to helpful IDX search tools. - October 17, 2008 - IDX, Inc.
Roatan Fishing Tournament
Breaks Caribbean Central American Record. - October 17, 2008 - Roatan
Sarajevo’s First International Shopping Center to Open September 2009
The first international-style shopping center in the Bosnian capital Sarajevo will open next September. - October 17, 2008 - Colliers International Southeast Europe
Joint Efforts Bring 1,955 New Jobs to Caldwell County in 12 Months
Located in western North Carolina, Caldwell County Economic Development Commission has attracted 1,955 new jobs and 15 companies to Caldwell County in the past 12 months. Their recruitment efforts' success reflects the strength of their strategic partnerships with the community and the state - October 16, 2008 - Caldwell Economic Development Commission
Qualified Staff Gets More Attracted to Ajman: Newly Appointed Sales Director in Gulf Star Property
Gulf Star Property Developer - Ajman is proud to announced the newly appointed Sales Director, Mr. Mohammad Reza Bakhshaei, he holds an BBA & Marketing degree of Azad-University. Since he joined the company, he made outstanding progress in building profitable business. Mr Bakhshaei has proven... - October 16, 2008 - Gulf Star Property Developer LLC
West Campus Living to List Campus Acquisitions' Texan West Campus and The Vintage
West Campus Living has partnered with Campus Acquisitions in an exclusive MLS listing agreement for two of the company's student housing developments in the University of Texas at Austin's West Campus community. - October 16, 2008 - West Campus Living
FractionalParis.com Completes Renovations on Luxury 2 Bedroom Fractional Offering in the Marais
Fractional Paris, one the few companies specializing in fractionalized property in Paris, have just completed luxury renovations on an 800 square foot, 2-bedroom apartment in the heart of the Marais. The apartment, 7 rue Malher, is located in the historic St. Paul district, and features a... - October 16, 2008 - Paris Property Finders
Women: Dreaming of a Great Retirement? Start Now.
In today’s economy, it’s more important than ever for women to not only think about their financial future, but also to start preparing for it. Retirement may feel like a long way off, but considering that women are 71% more likely than men to live below the poverty line in retirement,1... - October 16, 2008 - Primerica Financial Services
Long Island Foreclosure Report Issued by PropertyShark.com for Third Quarter 2008: Long Island Foreclosures Reach Two-Year High
PropertyShark.com released its quarterly report covering first-time residential foreclosures in Long Island (Suffolk County Foreclosures, Nassau County Foreclosures) for the third quarter of 2008. - October 15, 2008 - PropertyShark.com
Sandee Bozzuto with Coldwell Banker Chooses a Custom IDX Solution for Her Real Estate Website
IDX Broker provides easy-to-use custom tools to save both realtors and consumers time searching for real estate. - October 15, 2008 - IDX, Inc.
Flood Insurance - Necessity or Commodity? Statistics Show That U.S. Hurricane Landfall Sparks Awareness
Thirty-two percent of survey respondents claim that flood insurance is “unnecessary”- while statistics show that the demand for flood insurance fluctuates with the occurrence of major U.S. hurricanes. - October 15, 2008 - Home Insurance.com
Jim Chapman Communities Hosts Successful Meet and Greet Programs on Reverse Mortgage Financing
Throughout September, Jim Chapman Communities hosted Meet and Greet programs at three of its five metro Atlanta active adult communities to bring together current and prospective homeowners to meet one another and learn about reverse mortgages. Jim Chapman Communities teamed up with their partners... - October 15, 2008 - Jim Chapman Communities
Weston Connecticut Real Estate Agent Joins Top Firm
Weston CT Realtor joins The Riverside Realty Group. Barbara Babcock is a top producing real estate agent in the Weston, Westport, New Canaan, Fairfield, & Darien areas. She comes to The Riverside Realty Group bringing expertise in new construction, first-time home buyers, corporate relocation, second homes & investment properties. - October 15, 2008 - The Riverside Realty Group
Sarasota Real Estate Firm Promotes Sarasota on German Television
Charity & Weiss International Realty LLC, Gabriele Charity and Ruediger Weiss, both German speaking Brokers, have been recently approached by different German Television Stations. The topic of the televised interviews has been the real estate market in Florida and especially in the Sarasota... - October 14, 2008 - Charity & Weiss International Realty LLC
New Commercial Hard Money Training DVD
Commercial Finance Advisors is excited to announce it has just added a commercial hard money training DVD to its commercial mortgage broker Store. As the credit crisis deepens, hard money loans will continue to thrive. Many borrowers that would normally fit conventional financing standards now find... - October 14, 2008 - Commercial Finance Advisors
James Cotoia Residential Manager and GT Properties Explains "How Landscaping Will Improve the Value of Your Home"
James Cotoia has been a full time full service Realtor since 1991. He has helped a multitude of homeowners using different techniques to get top dollar for their homes. James has an Associates Degree in Real Estate and is a Graduate of the Realtor Institute. James is a member of the Northern RI Chamber of Commerce and part of the Executive of Success Club. A 1998 study conducted by the University of Florida reveals that attractive landscaping makes a home sell faster. - October 14, 2008 - GT Properties
ListingVUE.com Now Offers Real Estate Yard Signs
Offering exposure, aside from an internet listing, on your own front yard provides the necessary awareness for a property to get sold. - October 14, 2008 - ListingVUE, LLC
Assist-2-Sell Founders Honored as Real Estate’s Most Influential Leaders
Inman News recently included Mary LaMeres-Pomin and Lyle Martin, co-founders and co-chief executives of Assist-2-Sell Inc., in its annual list of the “100 Most Influential Real Estate Leaders.” - October 13, 2008 - Assist-2-Sell
Peters Township Real Estate Team Rolls the Dice for Easter Seals of Western Pennsylvania
Washington County Real Estate Broker Sponsors Easter Seals Casino Night at Valley Brook Country Club. - October 12, 2008 - The Jim Dolanch Team
Market Square at Unicorn Lake in Denton, Texas, Hires KW Commercial to Lease 190,000 of Retail and Office Space
KW Commercial, a division of Keller Williams Ralty, Inc. announced today that it has been hired as the leasing agent for Market Square at Unicorn Lake, an upscale 136-acre retail development in Denton, Texas. KW Commercial - Dallas Metro North will be responsible for leasing 190,000 SF of retail and office space for Shelton Development. Many businesses have already acquired locations within the development including Cinemark 14 Theaters, Homewood Suites by Hilton and Spring Creek Barbeque. - October 11, 2008 - KW Commercial - Dallas Metro North
Impact Properties Group Wins Three STARs Awards
Colen Davidson, managing partner for Impact Properties Group, LLC (www.impactpropertiesgroup.com), has announced that the development firm won three awards at the N.C. Homebuilders Association’s annual STARs awards banquet held at the Westin Hotel in Charlotte. Impact Properties Group was... - October 11, 2008 - Impact Properties Group
Biggest and Most Luxurious Project on the Montenegrin Coast Announced
Colliers International is exclusive consultant for Royal Montenegro Grand Resort. - October 11, 2008 - Colliers International Southeast Europe