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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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