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Barb Woods Earns NAR Short Sales and Foreclosure Certification
Barb Woods, Broker with Crowne Realty, has earned the nationally recognized Short Sales and Foreclosure Resource certification. Barb offers Sellers the choice of a flat fee or reduced commission full service listing, allowing sellers to maximize the return on their property investment. - December 07, 2011 - Barb Woods, Realtor Crowne Realty
RE/MAX Agents Report that Buyers Face New Challenges – and Opportunities – When Applying for Mortgages
In a recent study of RE/MAX agents in northern Illinois, agents reported that although this remains a great time to buy a home due to ample inventory and mortgage interest rates at a historic low, earning approval for mortgage financing has become a longer and more difficult task. Mortgage... - December 07, 2011 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
The John C. Conover Agency Announces "Feed the County" Drive
This month the John C. Conover Agency is launching a Feed the County campaign using their Facebook page. For every new person up to 500 who "likes" the agency’s Facebook page between today and Dec. 31, the John C. Conover Agency will donate $1 toward the FoodBank of Monmouth and... - December 07, 2011 - The John C. Conover Agency
Joe Robaina Attends 2011 Miami International Real Estate Congress
Joe Robaina, founder of Platinum Worldwide Realty, LLC, a Miami real estate property shoppe and consultancy, attends the premier event for international real estate business in Miami which took place at the Biltmore Hotel and Conference center in Miami last November the 8th. Joe Robaina was among... - December 04, 2011 - Platinum Worldwide Group at Keller Williams Realty
Donna Tashjian with Keller Williams Urges Delinquent Borrows to Seek Alternatives to Foreclosure
Noting that the fear of foreclosure tends to cause many homeowners to go into denial or become frozen into inaction, Tashjian has launched a campaign at the outset of the holiday season to remind homeowners that they are not alone. - December 04, 2011 - Donna Tashjian
Pinellas County Short Sale Realtor Shares the Good News for Pinellas County Home Buyers
Pinellas County Short Sale Realtor, Wendy Smith, reports about the recent changes in mortgage interest rates for first time homebuyers in Pinellas, Polk and Pasco Counties. - December 04, 2011 - Pinellas County Short Sale Realtor
The Connect Realty Family Supports the Children's Tumor Foundation
On December 4th, 2011 Connect Realty team members will be running in the California International Marathon in support of Ava Lowell and the Children's Tumor Foundation. Neurofibromatosis (NF) is a debilitating progressive disorder that can cause tumors to grow anywhere in the body. NF affects 1 in... - December 02, 2011 - Connect Realty.com, Inc.
The Ballen Group Launches Salute Military Housing and Relocation Services Under the Direction of Sheli Miller
Salute Military Housing and Relocation Services in Nevada launched today under the ownership of The Ballen Group at Keller Williams Realty Las Vegas with the Direction of Sheli Miller. - December 02, 2011 - Ballen Brands
Andrew Bers Earns Five Star Institute Short Sale and REO Certifications
RE/MAX Alliance Group Associate is Qualified to Guide Short Sale and REO Transactions - December 02, 2011 - RE/MAX Alliance Group
RE/MAX International Awards Mike McNamara the Prestigious Platinum Club Award
RE/MAX International has awarded Mike McNamara, Manager/REALTOR of RE/MAX Realty Group of Fort Myers, Florida with the prestigious Platinum Club Award for outstanding sales achievements year to date through September 2011. Fewer than 3 percent of all real estate agents attain this level of sales... - December 02, 2011 - REMAX Realty Group South
Adrienne Weiner Joins RE/MAX Realty Group in Fort Myers, Florida
Adrienne Weiner has joined RE/MAX Realty Group in Fort Myers, Florida and brings years of professional experience to the South office according to office Manager Mike McNamara. - December 02, 2011 - REMAX Realty Group South
Three Foreclosed Ohio Properties Offered at Auction
Higgenbotham Auctioneers International (HAI) working in cooperation with NAI Cummins Real Estate, announced recently that they have been retained to offer 3 foreclosed buildings at auction on Thursday, December 8. The properties are big box stores located in Akron, Boardman, and Sheffield. Each... - December 01, 2011 - Higgenbotham Auctioneers International
Tom Coler Inducted Into the NAR REBAC Hall of Fame
Owner of Buyer's Broker of Southwest Florida Inducted Into the National Association of Realtors Real Estate Buyer's Agent Council Hall of Fame. - December 01, 2011 - Buyer's Broker Of Southwest Florida
RE/MAX Agents Share Ten Ways to Get the Best of Winter When Selling Your Home
If your home will be for sale this winter, it is important to master certain seasonal issues that are less significant or even non-existent at other times of the year. Here are 10 bits of sage advice from RE/MAX agents that can help put a “Sold” sticker on that yard sign. Let Those... - November 30, 2011 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
“The Pie’s the Limit” at Linda Craft & Team During the Annual Share a Pie for the Holidays Tradition
Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS® celebrated an annual tradition by sharing pies with clients ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday. The team distributed more than 500 apple and pumpkin pies Thanksgiving week. “We really enjoy this time of year,” noted Linda Craft. “It’s... - November 26, 2011 - Linda Craft & Team Realtors
BNP Paribas Real Estate Research for Q3 Shows Highest Quarterly Industrial Take Up in UK Since 2009
Take-up in the logistics and industrial sectors across the UK totalled 10.39 million sq ft in the third quarter of 2011 according to BNP Paribas Real Estate, the highest take up figure since Q3 2009. Kevin Mofid, logistics analyst at BNP Paribas Real Estate said: “Take up for 2011, to the... - November 26, 2011 - BNP Paribas Real Estate
Anna-May Smith Joins RE/MAX Elite as New Sales Associate
Anna-May Smith has joined RE/MAX Elite as the newest member of this dynamic sales team. Smith brings to the office over 25 years of experience in real estate and was formerly with Tropical Realty & Investments of Brevard, Inc. “My first responsibility is to help my buyers and... - November 25, 2011 - RE/MAX Elite
Silicon Valley Luxury Home Sales Dip But Prices Edge Higher, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Reports
Luxury home sales in Silicon Valley declined slightly in October compared to the previous month, but the median sale price edged higher, according to Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, the South Bay’s leading provider of luxury real estate services. A total of 161 homes sold for more... - November 25, 2011 - Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
Marin County Luxury Home Sales Rise in October, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Reports
Luxury home sales in Marin County climbed higher in October from year-ago levels while the median sale price was down fractionally, according Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, the region’s leading provider of luxury real estate services. A total of 50 homes sold for more than $1 million... - November 25, 2011 - Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS® Announce Partnership to Offer Discount Christmas Trees
Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS® are teaming up with a Raleigh-area Christmas Tree provider to offer discounted trees for the holiday. Anyone who mentions Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS® at any of the six Triangle Booger Mountain Christmas Tree locations will receive 10% off their... - November 25, 2011 - Linda Craft & Team Realtors
Pinellas County Short Sale Realtor Shares Upcoming Events in Pinellas County
Pinellas County short sale Realtor Wendy Smith shares the 3 upcoming events in Pinellas County held at the Heritage Village. - November 24, 2011 - Pinellas County Short Sale Realtor
Team Jenkins is Proud to Present the Short Sale Decision Calculator to Help with the Decision on Whether to Stay or Short Sale
There are times when tough questions deserve an honest answer. A question homeowners like yourself are asking every day is, "Do I short sale my home or stay and tough it out?" Either way, to make the best decision, you should have all of the information in front of you. Being able to see the current market value of your home and projecting when your investment will break-even and become an asset. - November 22, 2011 - Keller Williams Realty, Team Jenkins
Economic Environment Prompts Local Realtor to Find Solutions to Anne Arundel County's Foreclosure Crisis
Struggling homeowners are not aware of the available options that will prevent foreclosure. - November 20, 2011 - Donnelly Group of Keller Williams
Leading London Commercial Property Agency, MERJS, Announces the Availability of Grade A Offices on Artillery Row, Victoria, SW1
Grade A office space situated on the East side of Artillery Row in London, Victoria is available to let through MERJS Commercial Property Agency. - November 20, 2011 - Merjs Charted Surveyors
October Home Sales Activity in Metro Chicago Real Estate Market Jumped 22.3 Percent, RE/MAX Reports
October home sales activity in the metropolitan Chicago real estate market continued the upward trend evident during the third quarter of 2011, according to an analysis by RE/MAX of home sales statistics collected by Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC. The number of homes changing hands in October... - November 19, 2011 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
Children with Autism Helped by New Adaptive Furniture Options from Comfy Sacks
Parents know that their home presents some real practical challenges for their autistic children. But investing in the right furniture, like the foam-filled chairs and loungers from Comfy Sacks, can make all the difference. - November 19, 2011 - Comfy Sacks
RE/MAX Platinum Realty Opens Venice Florida Real Estate Office
Bryan Guentner, broker, CRS, CIPS, CLS, is proud to announce the opening of Re/Max Platinum Realty on Venice Avenue on Venice Island. Guentner also owns offices in Sarasota, Osprey and St. Armands Circle. The Venice office is embracing the future of real estate with this prime high touch, high tech, location. Venice Florida is located in Sarasota County Florida. - November 18, 2011 - RE/MAX Platinum Realty
RE/MAX Analysis of Illinois Real Estate Market Reveals What It Takes to Get Home Sales Closed These Days
The chances of turning a home sales contract into a completed sale increase substantially when the real estate agents successfully overcome obstacles that can block the path to the closing table, according to a RE/MAX analysis of trends in the northern Illinois real estate market. RE/MAX agents... - November 18, 2011 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
8z Real Estate's President Speaks on the Professional Services of REALTORs in InsideRealEstateNews Interview
In this market, as well as thriving real estate markets, the expertise from a professional real estate agent is important to a homeowner's investment. Lane Hornung, the President and CEO of Colorado's own 8z Real Estate discussed recently with John Rebchook, the editor of InsideRealEstateNews.com, the importance of a professional real estate agent when selling a home, and how well this advice is received by clients. - November 18, 2011 - 8z Real Estate
Oyezz Broker Eartha Wang Designated as Certified Distressed Property Expert
Eartha Wang, co-founder of Oyezz Real Estate, is recognized as a Certified Distressed Property Expert. - November 17, 2011 - Oyezz Real Estate
Jameson Commercial Closes on 4 Bar/Restaurant Sales in Just Two Months and Finds a Permanent Home for a Chicago Music Icon
The Spread, Ropa, Twelve West and The Underground Wonderbar. - November 17, 2011 - Jameson Real Estate
Former NHL Coach Bruce Busher Named Team Balog General Manager
Bruce Busher Appointed General Manager of Team Balog Marnie Balog of Keller Williams Realty is pleased to announce the appointment of Bruce Busher as the new General Manager of Team Balog Real Estate Consultants in Palm Desert, California. “Bruce brings over 12 years professional background... - November 17, 2011 - Doug Balog Keller Williams
Miami’s Go to Agent for Luxury Properties is the Go to Agent for Bravo TV
Darin Feldman of Majestic Properties makes an appearance on the Real Housewives of Atlanta. - November 17, 2011 - Majestic Properties
New Record Set for Palm Springs Area Luxury Home Sale
Doug Balog of KW Luxury Homes recently completed the sale of the highest sales priced single family home in the Coachella Valley. - November 17, 2011 - Doug Balog Keller Williams
Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Provides iPads to All Agents
Local Brokerage Firm Offers iPad Technology to Assist More Than 600 Agents in Improving Effectiveness and Efficiency - November 17, 2011 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston
Giving Back on Thanksgiving – Third Annual Thanksgiving Brigade
VIP Realty Platinum needs your help to meet their 2011 Thanksgiving Brigade goal. Ridge says “We have a goal of serving 75 of the cities neediest and it is time to step up and be part of the solution.” - November 17, 2011 - VIP Realty Platinum
Big Things Are Happening at The John C. Conover Agency
In a continuing effort to craft their real estate company for the evolving market, the John C. Conover Agency is merging their Allenhurst and Asbury Park offices effective January 1, 2012. “We’re focusing our resources on the needs of today’s client, and that means giving our... - November 17, 2011 - The John C. Conover Agency
North Lake Tahoe Luxury Home Sales and Prices Climb Again in Third Quarter, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Reports
Luxury home sales and the median sale price in the North Lake Tahoe and Truckee area climbed once again in the third quarter of 2011 from the previous three months, according to Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Northern California’s leading luxury real estate services company. A total... - November 16, 2011 - Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
San Francisco Luxury Home Sales Flat in Third Quarter, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Reports
Luxury home sales in San Francisco were flat in the third quarter of this year from 2010 while the median sale price dipped year over year, according to a new market report by Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, the region’s leading provider of luxury real estate services. A total of 52... - November 16, 2011 - Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
BNP Paribas Real Estate Advises LaSalle in Sale of Frimley Business Park to Investream in Partnership with Angelo, Gordon & Co for £15 Million
LaSalle Investment Management (‘LaSalle’) advised by BNP Paribas Real Estate, has completed the sale of Frimley Business Park in Surrey to Investream in partnership with Angelo, Gordon & Co for £15 million. Frimley Business Park, founded in the late 1980s by Arlington, is... - November 16, 2011 - BNP Paribas Real Estate
Family-Owned Bowling Center to Remain the Heart of the Devon Community with Extensive Renovations and Professional Management
Whether you’re looking for a place with a family fun-filled atmosphere or a place that caters to your every need, the owners of a local bowling center say you can experience all of that and more now, that the business has been fully renovated and professional management is in... - November 16, 2011 - RE/MAX Classic
Valore Group - Launches It's First Annual Team Building Event - Chesterfield Palm Beach
Over the years we have found that building a comfortable and exciting team environment is key to success. Kevin M. Leonard Founder of Valore Group had the vision to create an Advisory Board which consists of key associates at the firm. The purpose of the Advisory Board is to create a bottoms up... - November 15, 2011 - Valore Group | Palm Beach Real Estate
Cost Multiplying for Industrial Market Due to Floods in Thailand
The ongoing floods that have affected more than 59 provinces in Thailand have devastated huge swathes of agricultural land but the extremity of the floods have put more damaged industrial activity, including industrial estates and further potential flooding threatens more central locations causing... - November 14, 2011 - Colliers International Thailand
Hill & Co. Real Estate Launches an Inside San Francisco Blog
Hill & Co. Real Estate announced today that it has launched a new blog, focused on San Francisco – its people, neighborhoods and attractions. The blog’s name is SFDentro, and visitors can find it at www.SFDentro.com, or by clicking on the blog link on the homepage of Hill &... - November 13, 2011 - Hill & Co. Real Estate
Winter Rates and Free-Night Specials Make Brett/Robinson a Good Holiday Vacation Choice
The Thanksgiving holiday is only a couple weeks away, but consumers don’t have to wait until the day after to find great deals—particularly when it comes to vacation deals. Those looking for a fall/winter getaway to the Gulf will likely find Brett/Robinson’s recently lowered rates... - November 13, 2011 - Brett Robinson
Residential Market Likely to Remain Uncertain for Some Time After the Flood in Bangkok
With the ever growing inundation of Bangkok and exhausting uncertainties regarding the potential flooding situation in the centre of the city; even in the best case scenario the pattern for the residential market will be difficult to assess even after the floods have receded, according to real... - November 12, 2011 - Colliers International Thailand
Seller of Real Estate Advocate Named President of RE/MAX Short Sale Division
If you’re one of the thousands of homeowners struggling with their mortgage and can no longer afford your payments, help is on the way, now that RE/MAX Classic has added a Distressed Real Estate Division to be headed by successful local realtor Brett Furman. The division was created to help... - November 12, 2011 - RE/MAX Classic
Tom Haeberle of RE/MAX 1st Choice Named to Ottawa Port District Board, Relishes Opportunity to Boost Local Economy
Tom Haeberle, broker/owner of RE/MAX 1st Choice in Ottawa, Ill., recently was appointed by Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn to the newly created seven-member Ottawa Port District Board of Directors. It’s another opportunity for Haeberle to contribute to the economic vitality of Ottawa and LaSalle County. - November 12, 2011 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Partners with ZipRealty, Inc.
Local Brokerage Firm Signs Agreement with Internet Real Estate Search Company - November 12, 2011 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston
Charles Reinhart Company Realtors Hosted International Real Estate Speaker, Terry Watson
The Charles Reinhart Company Realtors (www.ReinhartRealtors.com) featured International real estate speaker, Terry Watson, as a keynote speaker at their November Company Meeting. Terry Watson presented a two-hour seminar on real estate strategies and best practices for social media. A sought-after... - November 12, 2011 - Charles Reinhart Company, Realtors