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Accident Insurance Company, Inc. (AIC) is Approved to Write Commercial Auto Coverage in South Carolina and Mississippi
AIC has received approval from the South Carolina and Mississippi Departments of Insurance to start writing commercial auto liability and physical damage coverage on an admitted basis. This new competitively priced program targets harder to write classes of business such as; open lot used car... - December 29, 2007 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.
Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Announces FSA Get-Away Qualifiers
David Jones, president and COO of Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston (www.hpw.com), has announced the sales associates who have qualified for the 2007 Full Service Associate (FSA) Get-Away. The contest, which ran from March 2007 through October 2007, recognizes Coldwell Banker Howard Perry... - December 28, 2007 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston
Jasper Construction Corp. Joins Trump Toronto Development Team
Talon International Development Inc. is pleased to announce that Jasper Construction Corporation has joined the Trump International Hotel & Tower, Toronto development team. Jasper Construction will provide construction advisory services for Talon’s Trump Tower currently under construction... - December 23, 2007 - Trump International Hotel & Tower, Toronto
Two Big Hitters Join Colliers International Hellas
Colliers International Hellas, the international property consultants, have announced two major appointments to their team. - December 23, 2007 - Colliers International Southeast Europe
Career Connection Network Launches Career Social Networks in Partnership with Fortune 500 Companies
Major corporate brands agree that the greatest recruiting need for 2008 will be reaching passive talent. Career Connection Network launches the newest social networking technology enabling companies to engage and build relationships with hard-to-reach industry talent. - December 21, 2007 - Blogging Systems Group
Jennifer Proulx Earns Accredited Buyer Representative Designation
Bill Guy, vice president and managing partner of the Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston (www.hpw.com) Crabtree Valley office, has announced that sales agent Jennifer Proulx has earned the Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR®) designation from the Real Estate Buyer's Agent Council (REBAC)... - December 21, 2007 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston
New Mentoring Program for Real Estate Agents Received Well
B Square Real Estate International – According to Brian Ortiz owner and broker of B Square Real Estate, early release of the new “Best Agents, Best Service Training & Mentoring program” has been a big hit. Agents within the Original/Main office of B Square Real Estate are clamoring to sign up, along with agents from two satellite offices in Albuquerque, NM. - December 21, 2007 - B Square Real Estate
Missy Caulk of RE/MAX Platinum-Ann Arbor, Unveils New Weblog
Realtor® Missy Caulk of Missy Caulk and Team has successfully unveiled a new weblog, www.annarborrealestatetalk.com. This Weblog offers Ann Arbor area home buyers and sellers the opportunity to engage in conversation with Ms. Caulk, an Ann Arbor, Michigan Real Estate Professional. - December 21, 2007 - Missy Caulk of RE/MAX Platinum-Ann Arbor
Renovations Completed at the Heritage Clubhouse in Heritage Wake Forest
Andy Ammons, president of Ammons Development Group and owner of the Heritage Club, has announced that renovations have been completed at The Heritage Clubhouse. The Heritage Club is a semi-private golf club open to the public; located in the Heritage Wake Forest neighborhood. The redesign was... - December 20, 2007 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston
Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC Wins Triangle Business Journal’s Fast 50 Award
Rich Van Tassel, president of Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC, has announced that the company has received the Triangle Business Journal’s 2007 Fast 50 Award. The Fast 50 Award recognizes the fastest-growing privately-held companies in the Triangle. The survey, evaluated by... - December 20, 2007 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
First Book of Egyptian Real Estate and Property Market Published Today
The first book to be written on the Egyptian property market, ‘Propertastic’s Complete Guide to Hurghada Property and Egypt’s Red Sea Riviera Real Estate’, has today been released by MX Publishing and is available for purchase from Amazon. - December 20, 2007 - Propertastic!
Carla Bonten, Owner of Carla Bonten Realty, Inc., Carla Bonten Rentals, Inc. and Auctioneers by Carla Bonten, Inc. Appointed to Children's Home Society Board
Carla Bonten is proud to announce her appointment as a Division Board Member for the Children’s Home Society of Florida. The Children's Home Society of Florida is a statewide leader in solutions for at-risk children and struggling families. - December 20, 2007 - Carla Bonten Realty
Tower West Expands and Renews L-3 Communications Corporation
Stonewater Partners announced today that it has completed a lease extension and renewal with L-3 Communications Corporation at Tower West located at 6100 Bandera Road in San Antonio, Texas. L-3 expanded by 8,603 square feet and extended its term on the entire 25,000 square feet lease through 2012... - December 20, 2007 - Stonewater Partners, Inc.
Real Estate Agent Secrets Revealed
Stephanie Ahlberg with Hill & Co. selected by Aspatore Books as an author in new authoritative book, California Real Estate Client Strategies: Industry Leaders on Understanding the Market and Best Practices for Success (Inside the Minds). - December 19, 2007 - Hill & Co. Real Estate
Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Giving Away 1,000 Turkeys This Season
Don Walston, founder and executive chairman of Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston (www.hpw.com), has announced that the HPW Foundation, is sponsoring a give away of 1,000 turkeys. The HPW Foundation, which was founded by Don Walston, is donating 1,000 turkeys to 1,000 families in need for the... - December 19, 2007 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston
Biggest Ever Annual Increase in New Office Space in Belgrade in 2007
140,000 m2 of new office space in the Serb capital in 2007, according to new Colliers research. - December 19, 2007 - Colliers International Southeast Europe
Carla Bonten Realty, Inc. Welcomes European Shoppers to Paradise in Southwest Florida
Sunny Southwest Florida is quickly becoming a favorite destination as a shopper’s paradise that has something for everyone. Many retailers have seen an increase in the number of European customers in their shops eager to take advantage of the currently weaker dollar. “Southwest Florida is also a great place for a vacation or second home,” says Carla Bonten, owner of Carla Bonten Rentals, Inc. and Carla Bonten Realty, Inc. in Bonita Springs, Florida. - December 18, 2007 - Carla Bonten Realty
Landmark Athens Office Building Completed and Ready for Leasing
Colliers Hellas to lease new Spanos S.A. building on Syngrou & Amphitheas Avenue junction. - December 16, 2007 - Colliers International Southeast Europe
The Wait is Over - Rare Colorado Mountain Land Comes Up for Sale
Exclusive Colorado mountain lands have come up for sale in a coup for vacationers, investors, anglers and recreation enthusiasts. - December 15, 2007 - The Colorado Mountain Land
Robert B. McArtor, Realtor/Auctioneer Joins Long and Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Robert McArtor decided to create a different kind of real estate team. One that was truly full service meeting the needs of his clients and customers. He is only one of the select few in Maryland that holds the title "Realtor®/Auctioneer." The foundation of Robert’s success is his ability to exercise his management and marketing skills. His "Team" of talented individuals is here to serve. - December 15, 2007 - Long and Foster Real Estate, Inc., Robert McArter
Frank Murphy, Top Luxury Real Estate Agent, Featured in New Book on Luxury Market
Frank Murphy, a top luxury real estate agent with Keller Williams Realty in Santa Cruz, has been featured in a new book as one of the Top Luxury Superstars in the World. Mr. Murphy has been a top luxury agent and a leader in the field for many years. The World of Luxury Real Estate (2008 Edition)... - December 15, 2007 - Frank Murphy Keller Williams Realty
RE/MAX Southern Advantage Announces New Division
The Neighborhood Development and Sales Division Opens. - December 15, 2007 - RE/MAX Southern Advantage
Cory Fritzler Discusses the Benefits of Lease Options and Seller Financing
Cory Fritzler, experienced real estate investor and entrepreneur, currently owns and manages over 50 properties in several different states. Despite the current downtrend in real estate prices and sales, Cory still has been able to take advantage of market conditions through seller financing and... - December 15, 2007 - Cory Fritzler
Residences Palacio Del Mar in Bocas Del Toro, Panama Receive Pre-Sale Approval
Unanimous Vote Kicks-Off the First Phase of Six Diamond Resorts International Development. - December 14, 2007 - Palacio Del Mar
Experience an Escape from the City Life
Allcheckdeals.com, India’s first and only online brokerage for Residential Real Estate, presents an amazing investment and housing opportunity. - December 14, 2007 - allcheckdeals.com
Heather Derr Named Builder Representative for Balmoral at Macgregor
Debbie Houston, president of Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Builder Services (www.hpwnewhomes.com), has announced that Heather Derr has been named builder representative for Balmoral at MacGregor. Derr has over 20 years of experience in advertising production and sales. Most recently, she... - December 13, 2007 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston
Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Announces New Sales Associates
Bill Guy, vice president and managing broker for the Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston (www.hpw.com) Crabtree Valley office, has announced that Courtney Love and Merrily Strickland have joined the firm as sales associates. Love has several years experience as an accounting technician, most... - December 12, 2007 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston
Indigo Mortgage Announces New Finance Divison, The Equity Experts with Brandon Thienes as Managing Director
Indigo Mortgage, LLC extends its horizons to include a special new Finance Division, The Equity Experts, with Brandon Thienes as Managing Director. - December 12, 2007 - The Equity Experts
Egyptian Property Expert Launches New Red Sea Riviera Real Estate Sales Agency
Nick Pendrell, author of ‘The Complete Guide to Hurghada Property and Egypt’s Red Sea Riviera Real Estate,’ today announced the formation of a new sales agency specializing in sales of property in the region – Egypt Real. - December 12, 2007 - Egypt Real
Debbie Houston Named 2007 Women Extraordinaire
Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Builder Services has announced that Debbie S. Houston, president of the division, has been named a 2007 Women Extraordinaire recipient by Business Leader magazine. The Women Extraordinaire awards are presented annually to a select group of women who have... - December 11, 2007 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston
Expert from College Real Estate Available to Discuss ‘Safe Haven’ Housing Investments
College Real Estate has College Real Estate Specialists in more than 20 U.S. markets; nationwide expansion under way. - December 11, 2007 - College Real Estate LLC
Siam Real Estate, Phuket Thailand Wins Best Agent Website at the Thailand Property Awards
The 2nd Annual Thailand Property Awards presented Siam Real Estate with the award for Best Agent website. Competition was heavy and the Thailand Property Awards are based on peer recognition. - December 09, 2007 - Siam Real Estate
Century 21 Gold Coast Realty Opens New Nicaragua Real Estate Offices in Popoyo and Marina Puesta del Sol
Century 21 Gold Coast Realty today announced the opening of two new real estate offices in Nicaragua. - December 07, 2007 - Century 21 Gold Coast Realty
Local Mortgage Lender Announces Easing of Credit Restrictions on Commercial Mortgages
"It seems as if the credit crunch has eased,” announces local lender. - December 06, 2007 - Preferred Funding Group, Inc
National Real Estate Investment Club Presents "Your Shortcut to Money – Business Lines of Credit" with Thomas Kish
National Real Estate Investment Club (NREI Club) is an organization for real estate investors and real estate professionals. Their monthly meetings bring investors the very best education, top notch investment opportunities and a friendly atmosphere that fosters networking. It is their intention to educate and motivate real estate investors to achieve the success they desire. - December 06, 2007 - National Real Estate Investment Club, Inc.
Free FSBO Listings Database Launched to Help You Sell Your Indiana Home
Indiana FSBO listings directory is a useful new tool to help homeowners trying to sell their own homes. - December 06, 2007 - Ease Realty, O'Hara & Associates
National Brokerage Chain Expands to Indiana, Bringing Enhanced Competition to Real Estate Market
Ease Realty office established in Indiana to offer full-scale real estate services at reduced commissions. - December 06, 2007 - Ease Realty, O'Hara & Associates
Vickie Chrest Joins East Tennessee Luxury Properties
East Tennessee Luxury Properties expands team with new luxury agent bringing added benefit for clients. - December 05, 2007 - East Tennessee Luxury Properties
Unique Homes recognizes Kimberly Estes as a Luxury Property Specialist
Kimberly Estes of East Tennessee Luxury Properties has been named among the top luxury specialists in the country by Unique Homes, the magazine of luxury real estate. - December 04, 2007 - East Tennessee Luxury Properties
Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Builder Services Announces New On-Site Agent for City’s Tallest Building
Debbie Houston, president of Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Builder Services, has announced that Kelly Werner has been named new on-site agent for The Westin Raleigh Soleil Center Residences. In this position, Werner will serve as a builder consultant and be responsible for on-site sales. - December 04, 2007 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston
Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Announces New Sales Associate
Kevin Woody, sales manager for the Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston (www.hpw.com) South Square office, has announced that Sharon English has joined the firm as a sales associate. English, who resides in Durham, has previous experience in insurance claims and most recently worked as a... - December 03, 2007 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston
"Mission: One Child’s Cure" Launches Today in Denver
10-Year Old Cancer Patient Launches Youth Cancer-Awareness and Cure Research Initiative - December 02, 2007 - Sonoma Resort Apartments at Saddle Rock
Home Staging Statistics Cited by DaVinci Designer Gallery Appeal to Sellers in Boston's Slumped Real Estate Market
Staging a home for sale is a solid investment according to the statistics presented by Maureen Reddy of DaVinci Designer Gallery. - December 01, 2007 - DaVinci Designer Gallery
Top 10 Reasons to List Your Home for Sale During the Holidays
One of the most frequent objections given by potential home sellers this time of year is the holidays. But sellers don't have to let the holidays stand in the way. By understanding these 10 benefits of listing during the holidays, sellers can get a jump on the competition. - December 01, 2007 - Inside Atlanta Team @ Keller Williams Realty/Atlanta Classic
John Woodruff Sr. Joins the Hill & Co. Woodruff-Miller Team
The name is familiar but the team member is brand new. John Woodruff Sr. recently joined his son John L. Woodruff III and Marcus Miller to form a now three-person group focusing on residential and commercial real estate in San Francisco. The Woodruff-Miller Team (woodruff-miller.com) has been in... - December 01, 2007 - Hill & Co. Real Estate
Foreclosure.com Partners with Southern California Real Estate Magazine
Foreclosure.com America's largest and most accurate distressed property listing service announced a partnership with Southern California Real Estate Magazine. - December 01, 2007 - Foreclosure.com
Patti Mcgehee of Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Awarded Certified Residential Specialist Designation
Josh Swindell, managing broker for the Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston (www.hpw.com) Kildaire office, has announced that REALTOR® Patti McGehee has been awarded the Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) designation by the Council of Residential Specialists, which is the largest... - November 30, 2007 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston
Cornish & Carey Commercial (Oncor International) Expands Its Service Contract with BuildingSearch.com
BuildingSearch.com, Inc. announced today that Cornish & Carey Commercial, a partner within Oncor International, has expanded its marketing relationship with BuildingSearch.com to now include marketing listings for Cornish & Carey in Sacramento and Roseville. BuildingSearch.com already... - November 29, 2007 - BuildingSearch.com
Garey De Martini Joins Hill & Co. as Director of Marketing
Hill & Co. Real Estate has named Garey De Martini Director of Marketing. With more than 25 years of experience in all facets of marketing, promotion, branding and public relations, De Martini will oversee brand development for the company and its agents. He will also be instrumental in helping... - November 29, 2007 - Hill & Co. Real Estate
Pleasant Green Farms Announces Ribbon Cutting
Kim Agnolutto, director of marketing for Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Builder Services, (hpwnewhomes.com) has announced that Pleasant Green Farms held a ribbon cutting ceremony, marking the immediate availability of lots in a very unique country style living in a gated community. - November 29, 2007 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston