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Hill & Co. Real Estate Announces Its Top Producers
In 2012, Hill & Co. Real Estate enjoyed a 41 percent increase in revenues over the previous year, thanks in large measure to a rebounding San Francisco real estate market and the efforts of the company’s brokers and REALTORS®. At a breakfast for its agents held recently at McCormick... - February 01, 2013 - Hill & Co. Real Estate
William "Bill" Geller Named Realtor of the Year by the Sarasota Association of Realtors
Geller is a Broker-Associate with RE/MAX Platinum Realty’s Sarasota Office - February 01, 2013 - RE/MAX Platinum Realty
Orlando Realtor®, Francisco Orchilles, Has Successfully Closed Another Gated Community Home in Hunter’s Creek
The Hunter’s Creek home sellers hired Francisco to sell their 3 bedroom home in the gated Hunter’s Creek subdivision of Tanglewood. - January 31, 2013 - Keller Williams Classic Realty
Lyndi Reed Joins All American Realty LLC
Lyndi Reed has joined All American Realty, LLC. Lyndi has over 20 years experience in real estate management and commercial sales. She had been with Keller Williams since 2006 and was previously with New America International (NAI). Prior to her affiliation with NAI, Lyndi worked as a Corporate... - January 30, 2013 - The Reed Team
Jason Boggs Named President of the Ann Arbor Area Board of Realtors
The Charles Reinhart Company Realtors is proud to announce that Jason Boggs, Sales Manager of Reinhart's Ann Arbor North Office, has been named President of the Ann Arbor Area Board of Realtors. - January 30, 2013 - Charles Reinhart Company, Realtors
Delgado Realty Group Continues Helping HomeBuyers with DownPayment Assistance
The California Housing Finance Agency has announced temporarily suspended California Homebuyer's Downpayment Assistance Program (CHDAP) that are combined with FHA-insured first mortgage loans. This is due to an interpretive rule by HUD that CHDAP is uninsurable in the manner that is currently... - January 28, 2013 - Delgado Realty Group
Today’s First-Time Buyers Are Realistic, Planners, Reports RE/MAX
First-time home buyers have long been an important part of the housing market. According to the 2012 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers from the National Association of Realtors, first-time buyers accounted for 39 percent of all housing sales from July 2011 through June 2012. In Chicago and its... - January 26, 2013 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
The Helen Oliveri Team Had It’s Best Year Ever in 2012
The Helen Oliveri Team had it’s best year ever in 2012 Breaking 50+ Million in Volume and with 377 Homes Sold. The Helen Oliveri Team was also recognized by Chicago Agent Magazine for ranking in the Top 20 for all Chicagoland Realtors. The Helen Oliveri Team had a record breaking year with,... - January 25, 2013 - The Helen Oliveri Team
Another Happy New Henderson Homeowner from The Gonzales Team at Keller Williams Realty
Welcome Frank P. to Henderson, NV. - January 25, 2013 - The Gonzales Team at Keller Williams Realty
Joy Munoz Joins RE/MAX Prestige as a Sales Associate
Topsfield, MA, Andrew Armata, Broker/Owner of RE/MAX Prestige in Topsfield, is pleased to announce that Joyce Munoz has joined the real estate office as a Sales Associate. With 7 years of real estate experience, Munoz provides real estate services to Middlesex County & Essex County... - January 25, 2013 - RE/MAX Prestige
Recovering Condo Market Helped Metro Chicago Real Estate Market Post Solid Results for December Reports RE/MAX
Propelled by strong condominium sales in Cook County, attached homes led the metro Chicago real estate market to its most active December since 2006, according to RE/MAX. - January 24, 2013 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
New Presidents Installed at HGAR & HGMLS
Katheryn DeClerck and Russ Woolley have been installed as the new Presidents of the Hudson Gateway Association of Realtors and Hudson Gateway Multilple Listing Service, respectively. - January 24, 2013 - Hudson Gateway Association of Realtors
ERG Property Advisors Announces Inception of Finance Division in New York
ERG Property Advisors, a commercial real estate and advisory firm based in New York City, announced the creation of a new finance division to serve their client’s increasing demand for commercial mortgage brokerage and direct capital services. ERG’s newly formed finance division will... - January 24, 2013 - ERG Property Advisors
Underwater Homeowners Breathe a Sigh of Relief as Congress Extends Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act
Congress passed an extension of the Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act as part of tax bill H.R. 8, the bill addressing the “fiscal cliff. - January 23, 2013 - Donna Tashjian
Dream Big Team Announces First Major Lender Certifies New Short Sale Lease Back Program
Brian Bean and Tim Hardin of The Dream Big Team of Riverside, California, announce that First Major Lender Recognizes and Certifies the Short Sale Lease Back Program as a Viable Foreclosure Alternative and the Servicer Will Allow Some Qualified Homeowners to Stay in Their Home After a Short Sale. - January 22, 2013 - Brian Bean & Tim Hardin - Dream Big Real Estate Team - Riverside CA Real Estate Agents
The Stanley Team Goes Social
The Stanley Team of Atlanta launches a new Social Media and Web strategy. - January 22, 2013 - The Stanley Team
Michele Brown Awarded Commercial Realtor of the Year
The South Bay Association of Realtors presented the Commercial Realtor of the Year 2012 award to A. Michele Brown, President of Real Estate Professionals, Keller Williams South Bay. Michele is a Director of KW Commercial Real Estate. The SBAOR Installation of Officers and Awards Banquet was held... - January 20, 2013 - Real Estate Professionals, Michele Brown
Hammond Residential Reports Highest Priced Sales of 4th Quarter and Full Year 2012
Saul B. Cohen, President of Hammond Residential Real Estate, has announced the firm’s highest priced sales for the fourth quarter of 2012 and for the full calendar year. The firm’s highest priced single-family residence sale for the quarter was a Boston townhouse located at 26 Holyoke... - January 20, 2013 - Hammond Residential Real Estate
Turning a Negative Into a Positive; JFCS’s Operation Military Assistance Program Receives a Donation as a Result of a Real Estate Short Sale in Sarasota County
Sarasota Realtor & Attorney work to help a client execute a short sale on their home. resulting in the sellers having the deficiency waived & a non-profit receiving a donation from the proceeds. - January 20, 2013 - Generous Property
December 2012 Twin Cities Real Estate Update from Wilhelmy Homes
Statistics are in from December 2012's real estate market in the Twin Cities. Steve Wilhelmy of Wilhelmy Homes gives us the update. - January 19, 2013 - Wilhelmy Homes
RE/MAX of Greensboro REALTOR Yvette Reavis Achieves National Recognition
Yvette Reavis with RE/MAX of Greensboro has been awarded the Accredited Buyer's Representation (ABR®) designation by the Real Estate Buyer's Agent Council. (REBAC) of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (NAR). Yvette Reavis joins more than 30,000 real estate professionals in North... - January 19, 2013 - RE/MAX of Greensboro & Partners
Sandra Newell Joins RE/MAX Alliance Group
Longtime Englewood resident joins the RE/MAX Office in Englewood, Florida. - January 19, 2013 - RE/MAX Alliance Group
Australia Property Seminar to be Attended by Kuala Lumpur Who’s Who
A private wealth discussion and Australian Property Seminar will be held at an undisclosed Kuala Lumpur City location this Saturday 19th Jan 2013. - January 18, 2013 - Mortgagee Property Ltd
Leading Real Estate Agent Carol Minghenelli Now Offering Free Home Evaluation to Sellers in Voorhees, Cherry Hill and Marlton, NJ
NJ real estate agent serving clients in Voorhees, Cherry Hill and Malton, Carol Minghenelli has recently announced that she will now be offering sellers in the local area access to a new home evaluation tool. This new home evaluation tool will provide site visitors considering selling their... - January 18, 2013 - Carol Minghenelli, Residential Sales
Keller Williams Realty South Shore Office Sets 5 All-Time Records
Keller Williams Realty South Shore has announced that 2012 was a record setting year achieving 5 all time records, including a 16% sales increase from 2011. - January 18, 2013 - Keller Williams Realty Chadwick Group
Jenn Scalli Joins RE/MAX Prestige
Jenn Scali has joined RE/MAX Prestige as the newest member of this dynamic sales team. Scali brings to the office 9 years of experience in real estate and was formerly with Prudential Preferred. Along with strong organizational skills and attention to detail, Jenn believes that constant... - January 18, 2013 - RE/MAX Prestige
Claudia S. Nelson Helped Another VA Buyer Purchase a Home in Dumfries
Claudia S. Nelson Award winning Realtor with Keller Williams Realty in Woodbridge Virginia helped another VA Buyer purchase his dream home in Dumfries Virginia, close to several bases, Quantico, Fort Belvoir and The Pentagon. “I love helping VA Buyers find their dream home close to where they work,” said Claudia S. Nelson. - January 18, 2013 - Claudia S. Nelson
Linda Starcher Receives Sarasota Chamber Insignia Award
RE/MAX Alliance Group Associate in Sarasota, Florida Honored for Excellence in Customer Service - January 17, 2013 - RE/MAX Alliance Group
Furman Unveils Pre Sale Marketing Program
Watching sellers fail selling their home is no pleasure. Brett Furman says the problem with real estate marketing is that many agents use the piecemeal approach which can cause frustration, extra market days, and reduced selling prices. To combat these problems, Real Estate Broker Brett Furman... - January 17, 2013 - RE/MAX Classic
Compass Home Group Works with Home Seller to Get Home Sold and Moved Into New Home
Compass Home Group listed and under contract in 19 days to get home seller into her new home before Christmas. - January 16, 2013 - Compass Home Group
Luxury Homes by Keller Williams Realty Gains Momentum in Tampa Bay
Keller Williams Realty Luxury Homes division in Tampa and St Petersburg have joined forces to form a successful home division group. Their success is attributed to the solid marketing strategies and vast experience of the agents who focus on the luxury homes market. - January 16, 2013 - Keller Williams Realty Chadwick Group
Keller Williams Realty of Brandon Continues Success and Growth Through Innovation
Keller Williams Realty of Brandon excitedly anticipates the roll out of their new mobile app and expansion to their new Valrico location. - January 16, 2013 - Keller Williams Realty Chadwick Group
London Letting Agent Welcomes Changes to EPC Regulations
“It’s not long since the last changes to EPC regulations in April 2012, but the new changes are a real improvement, consolidating the rules into a much simpler format,” reports to Simran Prasad, Director of Property Management. - January 16, 2013 - Benham & Reeves Residential Lettings
UK Government Confirms Position on Housing Duties for High Value Residential Property
“Our clients have been following this news for several months now, ever since the Chancellor first announced the proposed tax changes earlier this year,” explains Vidhur. - January 14, 2013 - Benham & Reeves Residential Lettings
The Ballen Group of Keller Williams, Las Vegas Real Estate Agent Team, Has Promoted Tom Wirt to CEO
Tom Wirt, Lead Listing Specialist for The Ballen Group of Keller Williams Realty Las Vegas, an Award Winning Real Estate Team in Nevada, has been promoted to Chief Executive Officer. - January 13, 2013 - Ballen Brands
ERG Property Advisors Announces Sale of 138 E. 30th Street in New York, NY
ERG Property Advisors is pleased to announce the sale of 138 East 30th Street, New York, NY. The property is a four story walk-up located on the south side of East 30th Street between Lexington and 3rd Avenue. The building is 12.5 x 50 feet and located on a 12.5 x 100 foot lot. The above ground... - January 13, 2013 - ERG Property Advisors
Short Stay Serviced Apartments Great for Business Stay - Reinventing the Wheel
www.short-let-apartments.com has suggested that as the number of business travellers coming into London is increasing, the serviced apartment business is going through a rise in the growth rate. - January 13, 2013 - Short Let Apartments
Keller Williams Arizona Realty Announces the Assignment of Proven Sales Leader, Drew Grunwald, as Its CEO/Team Leader
Nationally ranked realty company’s Arizona franchise brings new leadership to expand and develop team of agents in three Arizona offices. - January 13, 2013 - Keller Williams Arizona Realty
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in Colorado Strengthens Its Presence in Key Market with Acquisition of Fort Collins Brokerage
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, one of Colorado's leading real estate services companies, announced today that it has purchased substantially all the assets of CRES, LLC in Fort Collins, which previously did business as Keller Williams Realty of Northern Colorado. The office located at 2580... - January 12, 2013 - Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
Chris Eppich Joins Keller Williams Integrity First
Chris Eppich has joined the Keller Williams Integrity First team. - January 12, 2013 - Chris Eppich
Armando Ramirez Moves to Keller Williams Integrity First Realty
Armando Ramirez, a real estate agent living and working in Gilbert, has joined the Keller Williams Integrity First Market Center. - January 12, 2013 - Gilbert-Homes.com
Hill & Co. Real Estate Awards Raises and Bonuses to Staff After a Very Strong Performance in 2012
A shortage of homes for sale and an increase in demand caused by the strength of the region’s technology sector helped drive San Francisco home prices higher. Consequently, Hill & Co. Real Estate enjoyed a rebound in revenues, and announced today that it has awarded raises and bonuses to its staff. - January 12, 2013 - Hill & Co. Real Estate
Xena Vallone Realty Agents Achieve Leadership Roles and Recognition in the Sarasota Association of Realtors
Agents in Sarasota, Florida Real Estate Firm to Serve on Realtor Board - January 12, 2013 - Xena Vallone Realty
Prudential Americana Group Gives Toys for Las Vegas Tots
Real Estate sales executives and team members donate hundreds to holiday toy drive. - January 11, 2013 - Prudential Americana Group
CASE Commercial Real Estate Partners and John Bowles Company Merge Talents and Service Lines to Create Stronger Platform
CASE Commercial Real Estate Partners (CASE) announces the merging of talent and service capabilities with Dallas-based John Bowles Company, a commercial real estate firm specializing in office and retail project leasing, tenant representation, brokerage services and property management. The union... - January 11, 2013 - CASE Commercial Real Estate Partners
Noted Real Estate Strategist Joins eXp Realty
eXp Realty welcomes one of the nation's leading real estate speakers and strategists, Scott Einbinder, to its cloud office training team. Einbinder will be teaching weekly classes to eXp agents beginning in late January, 2013. Einbinder will present a series of topics related to the crucial points... - January 10, 2013 - eXp Realty
Underwater Homeowners Breathe a Sigh of Relief as Congress Extends Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act
On January 1, 2013, Congress passed an extension of the Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act as part of tax bill H.R. 8, the bill addressing the “fiscal cliff.” Originally passed in 2007, this act exempts struggling homeowners from paying taxes on debt forgiven in a short sale,... - January 10, 2013 - Dawn Wooldridge, Keller Williams APR
Bonding Agency Offers Bank Customers Deposit Protection as Feds Abandon Unlimited FDIC Insurance
Surety Advisors, LLC, an independent bonding and insurance agency, is offering private excess deposit insurance as an alternative replacement to the unlimited FDIC deposit protection instituted during the global financial crisis, renewed under Dodd-Frank and discontinued December 31, 2012. J. Mark... - January 09, 2013 - J.M. Strange & Company
KW Commercial Tampa Bay Aligns with CCIM International to Offer Local Commercial Real Estate Certification Courses Starting January 23rd
KW Commercial Tampa Bay has aligned with CCIM International to offer commercial workshops and certification courses. The first workshop will be held on January 23rd at the Keller Williams Realty office located at 3502 Henderson Blvd, Suite 300 in South Tampa. - January 09, 2013 - Keller Williams Realty Chadwick Group
Homemade Design Launches $5,000 Interior Design Giveaway Contest
HMDhome.com is giving one hundred lucky winners $5,000 in interior design packages and home décor shopping credits. - January 08, 2013 - Homemade Design Corporation (HMD)