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Listing Themes ... Seems Like a Good Idea
With all the different websites that market properties on the internet these days, they all seem the same and these listings need a way to look different, a way to separate them from the rest of the bunch. Now there is a website which is doing exactly that, ListingVUE.com. - July 16, 2008 - ListingVUE, LLC
General Contractor Hires New Construction Administrator
Construction Coordinator James Kocourek has been hired by SunLee Development LLC. The Rockford based company specializes in Retail construction. - July 16, 2008 - SunLee Development LLC
Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Hillsborough Office Receives Quie Award as One of the Top Ten Offices in the Nation
Lynn Gelsinger, sales manager of the Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston (www.hpw.com) Hillsborough office, has announced the firm has received the 2008 Quie (Qe) award as one of the Top 10 Offices in North America for service excellence and exceptional customer satisfaction. The Qe (Quality... - July 16, 2008 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston
Croatian Islands Search with Interactive Map on ProdamSam.com
ProdamSam.com, the premier web provider of For Sale & Rent by Owner Real Estate advertising in Eastern and South-Central Europe, added a special feature - Croatian Islands Search with an interactive map. This feature can be found under the Advanced Search page on www.ProdamSam.com. - July 14, 2008 - NYC Development Corp
Condo.com Partners with HGTV's FrontDoor.com
Condo.com and FrontDoor.com have teamed up to provide their potential buyers with increased exposure through HGTV and the DIY network. - July 13, 2008 - Condo.com
ColdwellBanker.com Most Visited Brand Web Site
Eb Moore, CEO of Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston (www.hpw.com) has announced that according to the April Nielsen NetRatings Report, ColdwellBanker.com is the most visited brand Web site. ColdwellBanker.com is an award-winning real estate Web site that generates more than 118 million unique... - July 13, 2008 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston
Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Builder Services Selected to Represent Banks Pointe
Debbie Houston, president of Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Builder Services (www.hpwnewhomes.com), has announced that the firm has been selected to represent Banks Pointe, a residential community featuring more than 200 home sites ranging in size from .57 to two acres. The luxury living... - July 12, 2008 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston
Neighborworks Offers Real Estate Classes for First Time Homebuyers Given by James Cotoia, Residential Manager of GT Properties
Neighborworks of northern RI offers a Real Estate Class for first time homebuyers. James Cotoia, Residential Manager of GT Properties teaches buyers the process of purchasing a home from beginning to end. - July 12, 2008 - GT Properties
Century 21 Agent, Christine Crugnale, Earns Realtor e-Pro Certification
Christine Crugnale (Team Crugnale) of Century 21 Rauh & Johns has successfully completed the REALTOR e-PRO course to become one of a select few real estate professionals to earn the prestigious certification offered through the National Association of REALTORS.® The REALTOR e-PRO... - July 11, 2008 - Century 21 Rauh & Johns, Team Crugnale
Royal Oaks Building Group Named to Business Leader Magazine’s Top 100
Rich Van Tassel, president of Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC (www.royaloaksbg.com), has announced that the firm has been ranked 52nd on Business Leader Magazine’s inaugural Top 100 List, which recognizes the top small businesses in North Carolina. Business Leader Magazine’s Top 100 List... - July 11, 2008 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Colliers International Officially Launches Its Novi Sad Office in Serbia Today
Colliers International, the leading international property consultancy in Serbia, and the biggest in Southeast Europe, is holding the official launch party for its Novi Sad office today. - July 11, 2008 - Colliers International Southeast Europe
Official Opening of Logistics Park Varna in Bulgaria
The mayor of Varna, Kiril Yordanov, and Mario Zahariev, Chairman of the Board of Directors of FairPlay Commercial, participated in the opening of the first building of Logistics Park Varna (LPV) - Building A1. - July 11, 2008 - Colliers International Southeast Europe
Martha Hay Joins the Amy Pomerantz Group as a Real Estate Specialist
Kevin Woody, sales manager for the Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston (www.hpw.com) Southpoint office, has announced that Martha S. Hay has joined the Amy Pomerantz group as a real estate specialist. Hay, who has lived in the Triangle area her entire life, has been licensed in Real Estate... - July 11, 2008 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston
Beacon Realty Capital Closes $15 Million Self-Storage Acquisition Transaction
Beacon Realty Capital, a commercial real estate financial services firm with a specialized self-storage financing group, arranged $15 million in variable-rate acquisition financing for seven Storage Inn self-storage facilities in the Columbus, Ohio area. The Sterling Group of Mishawaka, Ind. - July 11, 2008 - Beacon Realty Capital, Inc.
Cornish & Carey Advances Sustainable Practices
C&C recently benefited from its own green service offering – an Investment Grade Energy Audit which, with a two-year payback on improvements, will result in cutting utility costs in half and achieving Energy Star status. C&C’s Energy Audit Services, offered through C&C’s Client Solutions Group and its Alliance Partner FSI, underscore the financial feasibility and benefits for both building owners and tenants to “go green.” - July 11, 2008 - Cornish & Carey Commercial Newmark Knight Frank
CRF Communities Announces Big Sale for One of Their Florida Retirement Communities
CRF Communities promotes Lake Ashton, this Summer’s featured retirement community, offering single family and motor coach homes. As of May 2008, there has been a huge push to get these homes signed, sold and occupied. - July 10, 2008 - CRF Communities
National Retail Brokers Changes Name to NRAN - National Retail Advisors Network
National Retail Advisors Network™ is a National Network of Professionals in the retail real estate industry. NRAN™ accepts members from commercial real estate brokerage, law, development, contracting, property management and finance companies - July 10, 2008 - National Retail Advisors Network
The HPW Foundation Sponsors the Eighth Annual Auction for the Animals
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 the organization is the presenting sponsor of the Eighth Annual Auction for the Animals, benefiting Second Chance... - July 10, 2008 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston
Ashley Wilson Wins 30 Under 30
Debbie Houston, president of Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Builder Services (www.hpwnewhomes.com), has announced that Ashley Wilson has been selected as one of REALTOR Magazine’s “30 Under 30” for 2008. Wilson was selected from a group of more than 400 applicants. - July 10, 2008 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston
Washington & Lee Wins 2008 Wooldridge Champions Cup: Farm Bureau Insurance Sponsors ODAC Athletic Achievement Award
Washington & Lee University has earned the prestigious Dan Wooldridge Overall Sports Champion Cup for the 2007-08 academic year. The award is presented to the Old Dominion Athletic Conference’s (ODAC) top overall sports program. Points for the Commissioner’s Cups are based on... - July 09, 2008 - Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance
Farm Bureau Insurance and ODAC Honor Scholar Athletes: Partnership Recognizes Excellence in the Classroom and on Athletic Field
Each year, the Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) recognizes student-athletes from each of its 22 male and female sports. The awards honor student-athletes who distinguish themselves through outstanding classroom performance and athletics achievement. Farm Bureau Insurance is proud to help... - July 09, 2008 - Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance
Rhett Fuller and Mary Jane Barone Join Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston
Josh Swindell, managing broker for the Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston (www.hpw.com) Kildaire office, has announced that Rhett Fuller and Mary Jane Barone have joined the firm’s Cary Real Estate division as sales associates. Fuller is the assistant soccer coach for Riverside High... - July 09, 2008 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston
BuildingSearch.com Announces Massive Market Expansion for Free Commercial Real Estate Search
Leading online commercial real estate search provider BuildingSearch.com announced today the release of its new website and expansion into most major U.S. markets in Beta format. Started in California, BuildingSearch.com provides detailed information for available commercial property for office,... - July 08, 2008 - BuildingSearch.com
Vacation Rentals Innovate to Provide Real Relief and Value to Guests
Vacation Rental Companies along the Gulf Coast have taken guest incentive programs to the next level, providing vacationers with complimentary golf rounds, deep sea fishing excursions, dolphin cruises, passes to amusement and water parks and more to offset skyrocketing gas prices this summer. - July 08, 2008 - Amenity Services Inc.
New Global Website - Holiday / Vacation Villa Auctions
www.holidayvillaauctions.com is a new and innovative way of seeking a last minute booking for a holiday home. Bid on a vacation home that has available weeks or place your own property for auction. - July 08, 2008 - Holiday Villa Auctions
Jason Black Named Builder Representative for Meadow Wood Park
Debbie Houston, president of Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Builder Services (www.hpwnewhomes.com), has announced that Jason Black has been named builder representative for Meadow Wood Park. Black has more than two years experience in real estate and previously worked with IBM as a sales... - July 05, 2008 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston
MEXLend Closes First Puerto Vallarta Scotiabank Dollar Loan
Leading Mexico Mortgage Broker Partners with Scotiabank to Offer More Options to Foreign Investors. - July 04, 2008 - MEXLend
General Contractor Thrives in Stale Economic Climate
SunLee Development LLC has continued to grow despite rising material, labor and fuel prices. Company owner Ryan Cole expects 25% expansion in the coming months. - July 04, 2008 - SunLee Development LLC
Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston Names New Sales Agents
Carole Notch, sales manager for the Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston (www.hpw.com) Strickland Road office, has announced that Mary Ann Norwood, Delphine Dung Nguyen and Mary Ann Wester have joined the office as a new sales associate. Previously a Wake County School teacher, Norwood earned... - July 04, 2008 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston
Nirmana Realty Launches MiCasa in the Hills - Kodaikanal
Nirmana Realty Investments is proud to announce the launch of its new project in the hills of Kodaikanal. - July 04, 2008 - Nirmana Realty Investments (P) Ltd.
Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Builder Services Selected to Represent the Peninsula at Amberly
Debbie Houston, president of Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Builder Services (www.hpwnewhomes.com), has announced that the firm has been selected to represent The Peninsula at Amberly, a single-family custom home neighborhood within the Amberly community development in Cary, N.C. This new... - July 03, 2008 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston
MERJS Central London Commercial Property Agents Announces Successful Let of Period Style Office Suites in London W1
Colin Becker, Equity Director at MERJS discusses the successful let of the recently refurbished period style office suites in Westcott House, 35 Portland Place, London W1, providing details of the commercial property and why the period office space was selected by the client. - July 03, 2008 - Merjs Charted Surveyors
BCD Ices Two More Deals for Crumbs Bake Shop
BCD is proud to announce that they have represented their client, Crumbs Bake Shop, in two new lease transactions. The first location, in a portion of the former Georgette Klinger Spa at 501 Madison Avenue at 52nd Street, is 800 square feet. Barry Williams, of BCD, represented Crumbs, while the... - July 02, 2008 - Branded Concept Development (BCD)
Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Names Four New Sales Associates
Susan Holbrook, senior vice president and sales manager for the Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston (www.hpw.com) Falls of Neuse Road office, has announced that Talat Arain, Sheri Munter, Don Salkovick and Linda Voss have joined the firm as sales associates. Arain has more than 17 years... - July 02, 2008 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston
Disha Direct Celebrates 5 Successful Years in the Real Estate Market with Attractive Discount for Property Buyers
Disha Direct, a well known name in the real estate marketing segment, completes 5 successful years of growth, innovation & customer satisfaction. This milestone will be celebrated with a month long mega event starting from June 27, 2008. With many new brands added to its portfolio, Disha Direct has planned this event to be a customer centric extravaganza reinforcing its motto to be there with the customers always. - June 29, 2008 - Disha Direct
Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Ranked Number One Coldwell Banker Company by State for North Carolina
Eb Moore, CEO of Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston (www.hpw.com), has announced that the firm was named the number one Coldwell Banker company by state for North Carolina at the 2008 Coldwell Banker International Business Conference in Orlando, Fla. at the Gaylord Palms Resort &... - June 29, 2008 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston
Steady Stream of Seniors, and Others, Seeking Homes Outside the USA
Livtopia's success filling Discovery Weekends in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico and Costa Rica has led to a second July Rivera May Weekend and an August Merida Mexico "On-the-Ground" Discovery Weekend. - June 29, 2008 - Livtopia
Diane Nathan Named Builder Representative for Banks Pointe
Debbie Houston, president of Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Builder Services (www.hpwnewhomes.com), has announced that Diane Nathan has been named builder representative for Banks Pointe. Nathan has more than 10 years in the real estate profession with previous experience in custom home... - June 28, 2008 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston
MERJS Central London Commercial Property Agents Announce Significant Letting in Landmark North West London Building
MERJS has arranged the successful letting of over 22,508 square feet of office space in a modern North West London landmark building. Colin Becker of MERJS gives more details on the commercial property and why it was ideal for the client. - June 28, 2008 - Merjs Charted Surveyors
The Ballen Group of Coldwell Banker Las Vegas Adds Spanish Division
The Ballen Group of Coldwell Banker Wardley Real Estate adds Spanish Division to their successful Las Vegas Real Estate business. - June 27, 2008 - Ballen Group of Coldwell Banker Wardley Real Estate
Beacon Realty Capital Closes $10.9 Million Medical Office Transaction
Beacon Realty Capital, a commercial real estate financial services firm, arranged $10.98 million in construction/mini perm variable-rate debt for a medical office building located in Austin, Texas. Beacon arranged a loan that includes a three year deal with two one year extensions, featuring an... - June 27, 2008 - Beacon Realty Capital, Inc.
Terri Mattocks Appointed New Sales Manager for Retirement Community, Vienna Square
CRF Communities is proud to announce the promotion of 7-year Sales Associate, Terri Maddocks, who has accepted the new position of Sales Manager at Vienna Square, CRF’s newest retirement community in Central Florida. Vienna Square, brand new to the Winter Haven area, officially opened on... - June 27, 2008 - CRF Communities
Mooseheart Students to Participate in Gladstone Homes’ Inspire Me Internship Program
Two 12th graders and residents of Mooseheart Child City & School, will learn about the homebuilding industry as they plan for their futures outside of Mooseheart, a residential childcare facility located on a thousand-acre campus 38 miles west of Chicago. Davon Davy, 18, and Randy Martin, 17,... - June 27, 2008 - Gladstone Homes
Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Announces New Sales Associates
Josh Swindell, managing broker for the Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston (www.hpw.com) Kildaire office, has announced that Brad Baugus, Cheryl Davis and Jennifer Dillion have joined the firm’s Cary Real Estate division as a sales associates. Baugus attended the University of North... - June 27, 2008 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston
Joe Cline Named Accredited Buyer's Representative in Austin, Texas
The Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR) designation is the measure of professionalism and qualification in helping buyers acquire residential property. - June 27, 2008 - Affinity Properties
Marie Abbe Named Builder Representative for Bedford at Falls River
Debbie Houston, president of Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Builder Services (www.hpwnewhomes.com), has announced that Marie Abbe has been named builder representative for Bedford at Falls River, The Estates. Abbe has more than 20 years experience in sales and marketing and more than four... - June 26, 2008 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston
Colliers Trombello Kölbel Advises Tishman Speyer on Sale of Office Building
The investment company Tishman Speyer has sold the office building at Hans-Böckler-Strasse 36 in Düsseldorf as part of a share deal. Purchaser of the property is the pan-European property fund VastNed Offices/Industrial. The purchase price amounted to ca. 30 million euros. This is the... - June 26, 2008 - Colliers Trombello Kölbel Immobilienconsulting GmbH
Atlanta Becoming the Hotbed of Real Estate Investing for National and International Investors & Securities Firms for local Atlanta Investment Firm, The Wealth Consortium
In recent months, Atlanta investment firm, The Wealth Consortium has seen considerable activity in its growing base of national and international real estate investors seeking new projects in the Atlanta market. - June 26, 2008 - The Wealth Consortium
Gladstone Homes Gives Homebuyers Green to Go Green
For a limited time, June 28 through July 20, Premiere Series and Signature Series homebuyers at Gladstone's Chatham Square in Plainfield, Ill., will receive a 2009 Toyota Prius, a $2,000 gas card, $75,000 in free options and up to 5 years of utility bills paid. - June 26, 2008 - Gladstone Homes
BusinesSuites Rides Along with Texas 4000 for Cancer: Austin to Alaska
BusinesSuites sponsors cyclists making the 4,500 mile ride from Austin to Anchorage to raise money and awareness for cancer prevention, research, and treatment. - June 25, 2008 - BusinesSuites