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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
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
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
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
RE/MAX Wins Three Agents’ Choice Awards, Including Best Brokerage Web Site in Metro Chicago Real Estate Market
The RE/MAX metro Chicago real estate network took home three top honors during the sixth annual Chicago Agent Magazine Agents' Choice Awards. The event was held Nov. 1 at the Snaidero Kitchen and Design Showroom at the Merchandise Mart in downtown Chicago. RE/MAX took home the coveted Best... - November 11, 2011 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
The Soda Group Shares REO Forecast
Shadow Inventory May Delay Housing Recovery, but Sarasota Will Fare Better Than Other Florida Regions - November 11, 2011 - The Soda Group
Donna Tashjian from Keller Williams Helps Homeowners Headed Toward Foreclosure to Change the Course
Adept at negotiating with lenders, distressed property expert helps financially strapped homeowners to salvage credit and avoid foreclosure. - November 11, 2011 - Donna Tashjian
Realtor Deborah Steele Joins Xena Vallone Realty
Agent Focuses on Short Sales and Distressed Property Options in Manatee and Sarasota Counties, Florida - November 10, 2011 - Xena Vallone Realty
Are You at the End of Your Rope?
Bob Santa Morena of Keller Williams Realty Group Offers a Helping Hand to Local Homeowners Headed Toward Foreclosure - November 08, 2011 - Keller Williams Realty Group, Bob Santa Morena
Crump Tops Team @ Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS® Earns Agent of the Month Honors for October
Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS® announces that Kim Crump has earned the Agent of the Month honors for the month of October, 2011, her second monthly win of the 2011 calendar year. “Kim had been close to the top honor several times this year, before leading the team in August,”... - November 08, 2011 - Linda Craft & Team Realtors
Gosia Carter Earns Real Estate, Short Sale Designation to Help Homeowners in Danger of Foreclosure
“The CDPE designation has been invaluable as I work with homeowners and lenders on complicated short sales,” said Mrs. Carter. “It is so rewarding to be able to help families save their homes from foreclosure.” - November 06, 2011 - Gosia Carter of Reamx Achievers
James D. Kinsey as NYC Expo Speaker: Double-Dipping
ERG Property Advisors’ James D. Kinsey will join a panel moderated by Real Estate Weekly’s Dan Geiger and will highlight the topic of how the double-dipping would affect the real estate marketplace. - November 06, 2011 - ERG Property Advisors
Graver Receives Commercial Property Marketing Certification from Colliers International
Christie Graver earns CPMC through Colliers University - November 06, 2011 - Colliers International | Cincinnati
The Ballen Group, Las Vegas Short Sale Team, Has Hired Jeff Howard as Lead Listing Specialist
Jeff Howard has been named “Lead Listing Specialist” for The Ballen Group of Keller Williams Realty, A Las Vegas Real Estate Team that includes an award winning Las Vegas Short Sale Division. - November 06, 2011 - Ballen Brands
Commercial Property Agency MERJS Announces Valiant House, a Freehold Investment for Sale
MERJS has announced that a multi let office investment is now available in the heart of EC3, the City of London. - November 05, 2011 - Merjs Charted Surveyors
Raleigh-Based Luxury Home Marketing Group Welcome New Member Lindsay Taylor in October Meeting
The Raleigh-based Luxury Home Marketing Group have expanded their membership by one with the addition of Lindsay Taylor of RE/MAX Preferred Associates. “We look forward to adding Lindsay’s knowledge to our organization,” said LHMG Vice-President Linda Craft. “We focus on... - November 05, 2011 - Linda Craft & Team Realtors
Luxury Real Estate Partners Named Exclusive Broker for a Luxury Collection Residence at Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas
Luxury Real Estate Partners newest offering is Mandarin Oriental Vegas residence 3805 which offers two bedrooms and a den with amazing views of the Las Vegas Strip. The 05 residences are some of the most sought after floor plans because of their dual masters on opposite sides of the residence and it’s the floor plan positioned closest to Las Vegas Blvd which provides amazing north strip views of Bellagio, Paris and Cosmopolitan. - November 05, 2011 - Luxury Real Estate Partners
Oyezz’s Short Sale Expert, John Anderson, Joins Regular Lineup on the Willie Lambright Show
Dallas and Fort Worth area homeowners and realtors wanting to know more about short sales can tune in to KVCE 1160 every Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. John Anderson with Oyezz will co-host the Willie Lambright Real Estate radio talk show. Each week John will address issues related to short sales, who qualifies, the process, how to select an agent, and more. - November 05, 2011 - Oyezz Real Estate
Connect Realty.com Opens in New Mexico
Connect Realty.com, Inc. announced that the company is now open for business in the Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Las Cruces & Ruidoso markets. - November 04, 2011 - Connect Realty.com, Inc.
Las Vegas Real Estate Agent Team, Closes a Bank of America Sale Using "The Ballen Method"
The Ballen Group, Leading short sale agents in Las Vegas at Keller Williams Realty Las Vegas, have solved another short sale problem for a Nevada Homeowner facing foreclosure. The Ballen Group, specializing in Las Vegas Short Sales, Henderson Short Sales, and North Las Vegas Short Sales, has successfully negotiated and closed a short sale transaction. - November 04, 2011 - Ballen Brands
The International MLS Introduces Its Free to List Commission Share Platform
Ability for All USA Agents and Brokers to Add Properties on The IMLS with Its Free to List Commission Share Platform - November 04, 2011 - The International MLS [IMLS]
Mary Mastro of Keller Williams Realty Earns SRES Designation
Sarasota, Florida Agent Receives Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES) Designation - November 03, 2011 - Keller Williams Realty Sarasota-Lakewood Ranch
Roy Witte Joins Keller Williams Realty in Sarasota, Florida
Former Architect and Contractor Offers Clients a Special Skill Set. - November 03, 2011 - Keller Williams Realty Sarasota-Lakewood Ranch
Argus Self Storage Sales Network Broker Affiliates Close Multiple Deals in October
Members of the Argus Self Storage Sales Network, the nation's premier self storage brokerage network, closed three separate transactions in the month of October 2011. - November 03, 2011 - Argus Self Storage Advisors
Charles Reinhart Company Realtors Kicks-Off 16th Annual Coat Drive
The Charles Reinhart Company is pleased to announce the kick-off of their 16th Annual Coat Drive. - November 03, 2011 - Charles Reinhart Company, Realtors
Las Vegas Real Estate Agent Team, Closes an IndyMac Short Sale Using "The Ballen Method"
The Ballen Group, leading short sale agents in Las Vegas at Keller Williams Realty Las Vegas, has solved another short sale problem for a Nevada Homeowner facing foreclosure. The Ballen Group, specializing in Las Vegas Short Sales, Henderson Short Sales, and North Las Vegas Short Sales, has... - November 02, 2011 - Ballen Brands
Simple Seller Financing Program Makes Owning Vacation Land a No-Brainer
Doug Wagner Real Estate helps landowners realize vacation property dreams with new financing program for as little as $150/month. - November 02, 2011 - Doug Wagner Real Estate
Angela Roe Joins RE/MAX Classic
RE/MAX Classic announces new Associate Realtor at their Canton office. - November 02, 2011 - RE/MAX Classic, Detroit
Lakefront Living Realty, LLC Announces Strategic Partnership
Lakefront Living Realty, LLC is proud to announce a Strategic Partnership with Lady of the Lake Realty in Sanbornton, New Hampshire... the heart of the Lakes Region. - November 02, 2011 - Lakefront Living International, LLC
3 Longtime Chicago Area Realtors Join Dream Town Realty in September
Dream Town welcomed three new members to its Chicago-based real estate company last month. The agents are 20-year Chicago realtor Leo Kassin, realtor/designer Carol Miller and Kerry Conroy-Jerger, who has been in the business for over 25 years. - October 31, 2011 - Dream Town Realty
Naperville Home Staging Company Announces Increase in Home Sales for Chicago Realtors
Chicago home staging company, Showhomes Naperville, announces Chicago realtors have seen increases in sale times and selling prices with the use of home staging for vacant homes. - October 30, 2011 - Showhomes Naperville
Judy Del Viscio Earns NAR Green Designation
RE/MAX Alliance Group Associate is Qualified to Help Real Estate Clients with Green Issues - October 30, 2011 - RE/MAX Alliance Group
Donald McGayhey Joins Keller Williams Realty in Sarasota, Florida
Former Attorney is Uniquely Qualified to Guide Residential Real Estate Clients - October 30, 2011 - Keller Williams Realty Sarasota-Lakewood Ranch
Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS® Adopt Foursquare™ Technology to Enhance Lifestyles of Home Shoppers
Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS® are adding Foursquare™ to their collection of social media options to help home buyers and sellers better connect with one another over a common goal… selling homes. “Foursquare is a great tool for our agents and potential home sellers and... - October 30, 2011 - Linda Craft & Team Realtors
Veteran Realtor Chris Jensen Named President of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in Utah
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Utah’s largest residential real estate brokerage company, announced today that real estate veteran and Utah native Chris Jensen has been named president by its parent company, NRT LLC. In his new position, Jensen will oversee the daily operations of... - October 28, 2011 - Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
Tom Wagner Sells $4.8 Million Estate on Manasota Key, FL
RE/MAX Alliance Group Associate Achieves Highest Sale on Manasota Key, FL. - October 28, 2011 - RE/MAX Alliance Group
Short Sale Seminar Separates Myth and Truth
Lakewood Ranch, Florida, Seminar Helps Homeowners Facing a Short Sale - October 28, 2011 - The Soda Group
RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon to Visit William Hatch Elementary School in Oak Park on Oct. 31
The RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon will visit William Hatch Elementary School, 1000 N. Ridgeland Ave., Oak Park, Ill., on Oct. 31 when the balloon crew will present an interactive educational program developed and sponsored by the RE/MAX Northern Illinois real estate network. - October 28, 2011 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon School Program to be Presented to Hester Junior High School in Franklin Park on Nov. 1
The RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon returns to Hester Junior High School, 2836 Gustav St. in Franklin Park, Ill., on Nov. 1, where for the second consecutive year the balloon crew will present an interactive educational program developed and sponsored by the RE/MAX Northern Illinois real estate network. In... - October 28, 2011 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
New Ozsubasi Homes Project for 2012 – Apartments in Altinkum, Didim, Turkey
Affordable residential and holiday homes for completion May 2012 on the sunny Aegean coast of south west Turkey. - October 27, 2011 - Ozsubasi Homes Ltd
Dream Town Realty Welcomes 5 New Chicago Real Estate Agents in August
Dream Town Realty added five new members to its Chicago-based real estate brokerage this August. The agents include husband and wife team Mike and Sarah Saladino, Michelle Orton Loftus, Michael Volpe and Arielle Turover, who returned to Dream Town after living abroad. - October 27, 2011 - Dream Town Realty
MotivatedRealEstateLeads.com Launches New Automated Referral System, Streamlining the Process and Giving Real Estate Agents What They Want, Only Charging for Closed Leads
Real estate lead generation company launches an innovated solution for real estate agents, only charging them after closed transactions. - October 27, 2011 - MotivatedRealEstateLeads.com
Weichert, Realtors® - New Colony’s David Vane Takes the Gavel at HCAR 50th Anniversary Installation Event
Weichert, Realtors® - New Colony agents are honored at the HCAR 50th anniversary installation event. Weichert® agent Renee Mankoff honored as "Rookie Realtor of the Year" and Gold Services partner Scott Berngartt is "Affiliate of the Year." - October 27, 2011 - Weichert, Realtors® - New Colony
James Drader Earns Real Estate, Short Sale Designation to Help Homeowners in Danger of Foreclosure
James Drader of Century 21 Alliance in Valparaiso has earned the prestigious Certified Distressed Property Expert® (CDPE) designation, having completed extensive training in foreclosure avoidance, with a particular emphasis on short sales. At a time when millions of homeowners are struggling... - October 27, 2011 - Century 21 Alliance