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Maravilla Scottsdale Exceeds Deposit Expectations by 30%
Despite the economy and typical shift in seasonal senior residents, Maravilla Scottsdale has exceeded early deposit projections by nearly 30 percent. In response to the unprecedented high demand, the community has now begun the site selection process of its Phase One residences featuring casitas... - October 11, 2008 - Maravilla Scottsdale
Real Estate Market Dictates New Investing Strategies
Flipping Homes May be Replaced with Long Term Fundamental Investing. - October 11, 2008 - Get Real REI
Foreclosure Market Can be Way in for New Investors
The Recent Flood of Foreclosures has Caused Chaos in the Real Estate Market but Opportunities for Many New Investors. - October 11, 2008 - Get Real REI
Because Timeshares Are Part of the Global Market, Sales and Resales Are on the Rise, Even with the Slowing Economy
Timeshare sales and resales are on the raise and National Vacation Sales and Services are benefiting from the increase. - October 10, 2008 - National Vacation Sales and Services
Cranford NJ Realtor Receives Certified Distressed Property Expert Designation, Helping Families Avoid Foreclosure
Sean Carroll, sales associate and team leader of "Team Carroll" at RE/MAX Classic Group has completed the rigorous training program and has received the designation of "Certified Distressed Property Expert" (CDPE) To help families avoid foreclosure. The training is a 21+ hour... - October 09, 2008 - Sean Carroll - Team Carroll of RE/MAX Classic Group
Hill & Co. Real Estate Promotes Properties with Video
Hill & Co. Real Estate has engaged with a local videographer to produce videos promoting its properties and agents. The videos are then posted on the Hill & Co. Web site, on individual agent Web sites and on Web sites built exclusively to promote specific properties. Emails with links to these pages can also be sent to interested parties. - October 09, 2008 - Hill & Co. Real Estate
Save to Win Contest Offers Homeowners a New Way to Save... and Win
Save to Win Contest offers homeowners a new way to save. HomeInsurance.com has recently announced the kick-off of their Save to Win Contest which offers homeowners the chance to save on home insurance and win a $250 Lowes Home Improvement gift card. Save to Win contestants work with... - October 08, 2008 - Home Insurance.com
Los Angeles Foreclosures Triple; Two-Year Highs in New York City and Seattle. Q3 Foreclosure Report Issued by PropertyShark.com
PropertyShark.com released its quarterly report covering first-time residential foreclosures in Los Angeles, Miami, Seattle and New York City for the third quarter of 2008. Los Angeles Foreclosures Triple and reach two-year highs in New York City and Seattle. - October 07, 2008 - PropertyShark.com
Carla Bonten Realty, Inc. Showcases Southwest Florida’s Sunshine Riviera to Asian Buyers
“With the American dollar weaker today compared to a lot of other currencies, many foreign investors are looking at Southwest Florida’s real estate market as a great opportunity to invest here while they can still buy at a deep discount. Southwest Florida remains one of the most popular real estate markets for foreign national buyers. Right now, we are seeing a heightened interest from buyers and vacationers in the Asian Region, especially China,” says Carla Bonten. - October 07, 2008 - Carla Bonten Realty
ML Mueller Named Assistant Vice President of Land Acquisitions for Landquest Development
Kyle Corkum, president of Landquest Development (www.landquestdevelopment.com), a residential development firm specializing in the acquisition, design, permitting and construction of East Coast Communities, has announced that ML Mueller has been promoted to assistant vice president of land... - October 05, 2008 - Landquest Development
Blue Realty's Market Value Predictor Makes Its Mark
In the two weeks since Blue Realty unveiled its revolutionary proprietary pricing platform, which they refer to as their Market Value Predictor, the company reports it has successfully listed and marketed over $10,000,000 in real estate using the platform, and that amount is growing quickly as more... - October 04, 2008 - Blue Realty
Bulgaria’s Varna Emerging as Prime Destination for International Businesses
Thriving coastal resort has young, highly-educated workforce - October 04, 2008 - Colliers International Southeast Europe
VEI Rolls-Out Contaminated Commercial Real Estate Insurance Cost Recovery Program in a Credit Constrained Economy
Vernon Environmental, Inc. (dba: VEI) announced today its new insurance cost recovery program for owners, sellers and buyers of contaminated commercial real estate in a credit constrained economy. - October 04, 2008 - Vernon Environmental, Inc.
Dana Ehrlich of Keller Williams Realty Has Just Listed Santa Monica Luxury Townhome Real Estate North of Wilshire
Dana Ehrlich of Keller Williams Realty has just listed a great Santa Monica Real Estate property North of Wilshire – Santa Monica, California. Only $1,195,000 for 1,500 square feet and the best quality materials, fixtures, and finishes. - October 03, 2008 - Dana Ehrlich
Major Shift in Experience Level of Birmingham Realtors
Based on survey results from 2007 and 2008, experienced real estate agents and Realtors® in the metro-Birmingham market are becoming more proactive while inexperienced agent’s level of activity is significantly declining. The survey responses were collected in 2007 and 2008 from Realtors... - October 03, 2008 - RealSource
Winning a Dream Home is Just a Click Away, as Home Contest LLC Lauches It's New Website
An online word jumble game skill can result in winning a new home. It can also provide a solution for home owners that have not been able to sell their homes. The win win combination also has a solution for ailing realtors. They can list their clients properties or send a client to play and win. Both will enable them to collect a real estate commission. - October 03, 2008 - Home Contest LLc
Actors with Asolo Repertory Theatre Give Their New Housing at Serenata a Standing Ovation
When accomplished actors come to perform with the famed Asolo Repertory Theatre, they expect that everything from lighting to box office sell outs will be commonplace for a professional company widely recognized as an important cultural force in the Southeastern U.S. As of April 2008, Asolo Rep... - October 03, 2008 - MCZ Centrum Development
Cresta Bella Hosts Free Art & Music Festival October 11 & 12
Saturday and Sunday, October 11th & 12th, the new Cresta Bella community and Post Oak Development of Texas, Inc. are hosting the Cresta Bella Art & Music Festival. - October 03, 2008 - Post Oak Development.com
Colliers International Hungary Launches Colliers Sélect Program
Special new elite building service launched in Hungary. - October 02, 2008 - Colliers International Southeast Europe
West Campus Girls Featured on Cover of Study Breaks Magazine
The West Campus Girls, ambassadors to the West Campus Living’s Life Savers Program, were featured on the cover of the August 2008 issue of Study Breaks Magazine, a lifestyle magazine distributed at The University of Texas at Austin. - October 02, 2008 - West Campus Living
IDX Broker Simplifies the Online Property Search Process for Realtor Judy Hansen’s Clients
Custom IDX search tools give Hansen’s properties search an advantage over other Realtors and allow her to provide her clients a more personalized experience. - October 02, 2008 - IDX, Inc.
Jay Upchurch Named Onsite Agent for Heritage Wake Forest
Debbie Houston, president of Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Builder Services (www.hpwnewhomes.com), has announced that Jay Upchurch has been named the new onsite agent for Heritage Wake Forest. Upchurch, who graduated from North Carolina State University, has 16 years in the real estate... - October 02, 2008 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston
Gladstone Homes Lets Homeowners Create an Array of Masterful Suites
Dual master suites and private first floor suites are increasingly in demand in new home construction, according to Northern Illinois homebuilder Gladstone Homes. - October 01, 2008 - Gladstone Homes
Mexico’s Huge Investment in Costa Rica is Good News for Costa Rica Real Estate Market
With part of Mexico’s US$400 million investment in Costa Rica designated for construction, development companies, such as the Costa Rican Development Corporation, are likely to see increased interest in their real estate listings. - October 01, 2008 - Cerro Fresco
Nevada's Largest Real Estate Company Partners with Nationally-Recognized Bank
Prudential Americana Group and Shelter Mortgages will provide residential mortgages in Las Vegas. - October 01, 2008 - Prudential Americana Group
CRDC Notes Spike in Web Visitors to Cerro Fresco Site
The growing popularity of Cerro Fresco, the Costa Rican Development Corporation’s latest lavish community, is being reflected in the sharp increase of Web site visitors. - October 01, 2008 - Cerro Fresco
New Costa Rica Real Estate Web Site Provides Market News
Furnishing buyers and investors with the latest news and information about the active Costa Rica real estate market, the recently developed newswire Web site, CoztaRica.com, fills a growing communication need. - October 01, 2008 - Cerro Fresco
Prominent Costa Rica Real Estate Developer Implements New CRM Software
The Costa Rica Development Corporation has announced its application of Microsoft’s Dynamics CRM software for the Cerro Fresco sales force, a move that is intended to push the company’s customer service to an even higher level. - October 01, 2008 - Cerro Fresco
NFL Alum Joins Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston
Randy Cox, sales manager of Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston’s (www.hpw.com) Chapel Hill office, has announced that NFL Alum, Michael Haynes has joined the firm as a sales associate. Prior to joining the firm Haynes was a defensive lineman for the Chicago Bears for four seasons. - October 01, 2008 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston
Colliers International Serbia Exclusive Agent for Mozaik Project
Major 21,000 m2 residential project in Nis. - October 01, 2008 - Colliers International Southeast Europe
Experience Asheville and Biltmore Estate in Comfort at Biltmore Luxury Condominiums
Enjoy luxury accommodations in the heart of Biltmore, with flexible stays from weekend getaways to seasonal rental terms. Carolina Mornings, Asheville’s premiere vacation rental company, provides full property management and concierge services to all guests. - September 28, 2008 - Carolina Mornings
Betsy Simmons Recognized as Platinum Agent of the Month by Quality Service Certification, Inc.
Joey Robbins, managing broker for the Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Cary Parkway office (www.hpw.com), has announced that real estate professional Betsy Simmons has been recognized nationally as the Quality Service Certified Platinum Agent of the Month by Quality Service Certified, Inc. - September 28, 2008 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston
Colliers International Serbia Exclusive Agent for TQ City
Major mixed-use project in Indjija outside Belgrade. - September 28, 2008 - Colliers International Southeast Europe
Colliers Day Features World Renowned Urban Designer David Sim
Sim argues for “reconquering” urban space taken over by traffic. - September 28, 2008 - Colliers International Southeast Europe
Brookhaven at Johns Creek Holds Grand Opening Weekend Festivities
Jim Chapman Communities announces the Grand Opening of its newest active adult community, Brookhaven at Johns Creek. Combining a perfect location with one level ranch homes designed just for the active adult, Brookhaven at Johns Creek brings active adult living to one of metro Atlanta’s... - September 28, 2008 - Jim Chapman Communities
Realtor Ingird Owens Provides Her Clients a Personalized Online Property Search Function
Customization is what makes searching for real estate online easier for both Realtors and consumers. - September 28, 2008 - IDX, Inc.
Los Angeles Commercial Mortgage Firm Watermark Financial's Elizabeth Braman Secures CCIM Designation
Braman Joins Group of Only 9,500 of 125,000 Commercial Real Estate Professionals That Hold Designation. - September 27, 2008 - Watermark Financial Group
Landquest Names New Manager of Land Acquisitions
Kyle Corkum, president of Landquest Development (www.landquestdevelopment.com), a residential development firm specializing in the acquisition, design, permitting and construction of communities on the east coast, has announced that Dan Leff has joined the firm as manager of land acquisitions. In... - September 27, 2008 - Landquest Development
Shana Larson with PrimeSource Real Estate Provides Her Clients with Custom IDX Search Tools on Her Website
IDX Broker saves both Larson and her clients’ time by increasing efficiency of the property search process and increasing online visibility of Larson’s listings. - September 27, 2008 - IDX, Inc.
Preservation Homes Wins Two STARs Awards
Debbie Houston, president of Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Builder Services (www.hpwnewhomes.com), has announced that Preservation Homes won two awards at the N.C. Homebuilders Association’s annual STARs awards banquet held on Wednesday, Sept. 10 at the Westin Hotel in Charlotte. - September 27, 2008 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston
Landmark Financial Corporation Boasts Equipment Financing Still Strong
Although traditional banks are shying away from industrial equipment financing, Landmark Financial Corporation is still able to provide equipment financing for new small and large companies. Because Landmark is not a bank, they are not limited by traditional lending practices. - September 26, 2008 - Landmark Financial Corporation
REOsphere Offers Foreclosure Real Estate Listings Map Search - Buyers Find Opportunities in Minnesota
Minnesota Foreclosure Homes are on the rise. REOSphere offers a free foreclosure listings portal to find these highly desired foreclosures for sale. Minnesota is ranked number 27th in properties with foreclosures for sale and filings. And the numbers continue to climb. Minnesota foreclosures for... - September 26, 2008 - REOSphere
Major Government Investments Bring Coastal Communities Huge Benefits
Coastal Communities Costa Rica Real Estate expects an increase in interest and investments in their new developments, after the government announced new projects that will bring a higher quality of life to the areas where the company develops. - September 26, 2008 - Coastal Communities
West Campus Living Honored as the UTMost Apartment Locator by the Daily Texan in Ut Austin Area
Charity based real estate company has been awarded the #1 Apartment Locator. - September 26, 2008 - West Campus Living
Thompson Carr Announces the Auction of Prime Real Estate
Braden's Furniture building, land and additional building and tract will be sold at auction at 2:00 on Friday, October 3rd, 2008. - September 26, 2008 - Thompson Carr Auctions
IDX Broker Simplifies the Online Real Estate Search for Clients of Finn Real Estate Enterprises
This custom IDX solution and all of its included features aim to simplify the real estate search process for both the agent and consumer. - September 26, 2008 - IDX, Inc.
Tui Pranich Famed Interior Designer Launches High-End Interior Design Lifestyle Concept
Tui Lifestyle Offers Comprehensive Interior Design Solution for Attainable Luxury Living. - September 26, 2008 - Tui Lifestyle
The Peninsula at Amberly Featuring Homes by Royal Oaks to Host NBC 17 Shredding Event Location
Rich Van Tassel, president of Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC (www.royaloaksbg.com), has announced that the company will host one of the two locations for the NBC 17 Shredding Event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 27. The event is free to the public and will take place at The Peninsula at... - September 26, 2008 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston to Represent Stephen’s Glen
Eb Moore, CEO of Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston (www.hpw.com), has announced that the firm will handle the sales and marketing for Stephen’s Glen, a custom home community in Youngsville, N.C. David Cully, managing partner for Evergreen Partners LLC, selected Susan Abshire, a broker... - September 26, 2008 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston
Encouraging Signs in the Hungarian Commercial Real Estate Market
There are encouraging signs in the Hungarian commercial real estate market, and the worst may already be over. That’s according to Colliers International Hungary, who have today released their latest market report. The research covers the first half of this year for the Hungarian office,... - September 26, 2008 - Colliers International Southeast Europe