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Marin Luxury Home Sales Down in December, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Reports
Luxury home sales in Marin County fell in December from the previous month and year-ago levels, but the median sale price of a high-end home edged up nearly 6 percent from last year, according to Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, the Bay Area’s leading provider of luxury real estate... - January 21, 2011 - Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
The International Realty, Inc. Launches New Ventures
TIR Announces International Property Search and The International MLS [IMLS] - January 21, 2011 - The International MLS [IMLS]
Kelly E. Capolino PA Real Estate Market Update: December 2010 Shows Consumer Confidence is Back in Southwest Florida
Developers have returned to the Southwest Florida real estate market and buyers are once again purchasing well-priced properties. - January 20, 2011 - Kelly E. Capolino
Charles Blumenkehl of Blue Asset Management LLC Sees Demand for Residential Rentals Increasing
Charles Blumenkehl, managing partner for Blue Asset Management LLC says his company is seeing more demand for residential rental properties and believes this trend will dramatically increase in the next few years. - January 19, 2011 - Blue Asset Management
PSB Realty Advisors’ President Featured in Lead Article for January’s Scotsman Guide
A Central Ohio commercial real estate firm President has written an article for the Commercial Edition of the Scotsman Guide. - January 19, 2011 - PSB Realty Advisors
Brett/Robinson and LuLu’s Offer a Valentine’s Day Vow Renewal Celebration
Brett/Robinson and LuLu’s in Gulf Shores are teaming up for Valentine’s Day weekend, and interested married couples can take advantage of the vacation package Brett/Robinson is offering for that weekend: the Valentine’s Day Vow Renewal Celebration package. For $298 per couple,... - January 19, 2011 - Brett Robinson
Blumenkehl Supports National Association of Realtors "Home Ownership Matters" Campaign
Charles Blumenkehl, managing partner at Blue Asset Management LLC, is supporting the "Home Ownership Matters" campaign currently being initiated by the National Association of Realtors. - January 17, 2011 - Blue Asset Management
Blue Asset Management LLC Sells Millville, New Jersey Property
Charles Blumenkehl, managing partner for Blue Asset Management LLC announced that his company has sold their interest in a property near the downtown section of Millville, New Jersey, in Cumberland County. According to Charles Blumenkehl, "Our decision to sell our Millville property is... - January 17, 2011 - Blue Asset Management
RE/MAX Cornerstone Celebrates Grand Opening of New Office to Serve West Chicago Real Estate Market
RE/MAX Cornerstone of West Chicago recently celebrated its move to a new office at 480 E. Roosevelt Road with a day of grand opening festivities. The new facility includes 2,200 square feet of office space plus a 1,000-square-foot conference room that will be used primarily to offer continuing... - January 16, 2011 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
Blumenkehl Sees Delinquent Borrowers Slowing Foreclosure Process
According to Charles Blumenkehl, managing partner for Blue Asset Management LLC, "A percentage of long-delinquent borrowers are taking advantage of every opportunity they can to extend the mortgage foreclosure process while staying in their houses without having to pay their mortgage, taxes... - January 15, 2011 - Blue Asset Management
Jim and Donna Soda and Ian and Julie Cutmore Join Forces Under The Soda Group Umbrella
The Number 1 and Number 2 Realtor Teams in Lakewood Ranch Join Forces - January 15, 2011 - The Soda Group
Jan. 25 Visit to Luther Schilling Elementary School in Homer Glen is First 2011 Stop for RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon
The RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon Team has scheduled its first school visit of 2011 at the Luther J. Schilling Elementary School in Homer Glen, Ill., on Jan. 25 in order to present an interactive educational program developed and sponsored by the RE/MAX metro Chicago real estate network. - January 15, 2011 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
Blumenkehl Predicts Higher Number of Commercial Foreclosures in 2011
Charles Blumenkehl, managing partner for Blue Asset Management LLC, predicts a higher rate of commercial backed mortgage foreclosures in 2011. According to Blumenkehl, "Many of the Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities that were popular toward the end of the real estate boom years ending in... - January 14, 2011 - Blue Asset Management
The Jim Soda Group Moves to Keller Williams Realty
The Number 1 Realtor Team in Lakewood Ranch, Florida, Moves to Keller Williams - January 14, 2011 - The Soda Group
Jennifer Esparza Joins Long Realty’s Dove Mountain Office
Long Realty is pleased to announce Jennifer Esparza has rejoined Long Realty Company. She has joined the firm's sales team at its expanding Dove Mountain office at 12080 N. Dove Mountain Blvd., Suite 100, Marana, Arizona. “I love customer service plus house design, spatial layout and... - January 14, 2011 - Long Realty
Long Realty Welcomes Kathy Mallory to the Dove Mountain Office
Long Realty is pleased to announce Kathy Mallory has joined Long Realty Company, bringing more than 6 years of experience and expertise. She has joined the firm's sales team at its Dove Mountain office at 12080 N. Dove Mountain Blvd., Suite 100 in Marana, AZ. “I love working with people and... - January 14, 2011 - Long Realty
Christie’s International Real Estate is New Name for World’s Leading Network of Luxury Property Specialists
Christie's, the world’s leading art business, has today announced a corporate name change for its exclusive property brand Christie’s International Real Estate, formerly Christie’s Great Estates. The prime and super-prime sectors of the property market—where Christie’s... - January 13, 2011 - Christie's International Real Estate
Direct Home Rentals Announces the Launch of New Rent by Owner Website
New startup rent by owner website challenges other free listing websites. - January 13, 2011 - Direct Home Rentals
TTR Sotheby’s International Realty Reports Record Year in 2010; Anticipates a "Robust" Market in 2011
TTR Sotheby’s International Realty today proudly announced that its sales volume for 2010 reflected a 41% increase over 2009. The firm expects the Washington DC area real estate market in general, to be healthy and top most other US markets in 2011. “We achieved some major milestones... - January 12, 2011 - TTR Sotheby's International Realty
Blue Asset Management Finding Difficulty Closing Resales Due to Loan Restrictions
Charles Blumenkehl of Blumenkehl Companies and Blue Asset Management LLC believes loan restrictions placed on mortgage lending is slowing the real estate recovery. - January 12, 2011 - Blue Asset Management
RE/MAX Elite Raises $19.9K for Local Charities in 2010
RE/MAX Elite, one of the more prominent real estate franchises on Florida’s east coast, raised more than $19,900 this year for local charities despite a challenging housing market. The RE/MAX franchise, with offices in Melbourne and Cocoa Beach, has 60 real estate agents who not only helped... - January 12, 2011 - RE/MAX Elite
January 2011 San Mateo First Time Home Buyer Class
Workshop for San Mateo’s first time home buyers will reveal how to avoid the 12 most costly home buying mistakes and the truth about foreclosures and short sales. - January 12, 2011 - The RayChel Realty Group
Cary Mullen Confirms Affluent Shift to Leisure-Oriented Investments
Noted Mexico real-estate developer confirms recently cited trends that the affluent class is substituting material goods purchases with leisure-oriented investments. - January 10, 2011 - Vivo Resorts
New Construction Home Buyers in Delaware, Realtor Bill Sladek Launches His New Website Just for You
New Construction Home Buyers in Wilmington, Newark, Dover and other Delaware towns will now have a dedicated website specifically created by an experienced new construction Realtor Bill Sladek to help them through every stage of building or buying a new home. - January 08, 2011 - Bill Sladek, Home Finders Real Estate Company
Blue Asset Management LLC Closes on North Bergen, New Jersey Multi-family Property
Charles Blumenkehl of Blue Asset Management LLC announced his company has purchased and closed on a multi-family property in North Bergen New Jersey which they contracted to purchase late December. - January 07, 2011 - Blue Asset Management
Rea Dantzig Rejoins Prudential Americana Group, REALTORS
Longtime Prudential sales executive resumes real estate career in Las Vegas. - January 07, 2011 - Prudential Americana Group
RE/MAX Villager in Glenview Adds 7 Northbrook Agents and Gains Ground in North Shore Real Estate Market
RE/MAX Villager in Glenview, Ill., has announced the arrival of seven agents formerly affiliated with RE/MAX North in Northbrook. The additional agents will strengthen the position of the Glenview office in the North Shore real estate market. Those joining RE/MAX Villager are veteran agents... - January 07, 2011 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
MERJS Announces Successful Let of SW1 Commercial Property Space to be Used as New Fitness Studio by Ten Pilates
Acting on behalf of Prestbury Group PLC, MERJS has let a lower ground floor commercial office space at 6 Duke Street, SWI to the rapidly growing fitness company Ten Pilates. - January 06, 2011 - Merjs Charted Surveyors
The Estate of Robert O. Dilkes to be Sold at Higgenbotham Auction
Higgenbotham Auctioneers International (HAI) announced today that they are offering at auction the Estate of Robert O. Dilkes at 10 AM, Saturday, January 22. Mr. Dilkes was an avid antique tractor and engine collector and a long-time member of the Florida Flywheelers. - January 05, 2011 - Higgenbotham Auctioneers International
Mike McNamara Manager/Realtor of RE/MAX Realty Group Earns I.R.E.S. Real Estate Designation
Mike McNamara Manager/Realtor of RE/MAX Realty Group of Fort Myers, FL. earns the International Real Estate Specialist (I.R.E.S.) designation which allows him to list, market and sell properties around the world. - January 05, 2011 - REMAX Realty Group South
Commercial Property Agency MERJS Successfully Lets Commercial Office Space in Recently Refurbished Landmark Building Elstree House
Acting on behalf of Elstree Capital Limited, MERJS has let the second floor of Wing A, Elstree House, to Easy Office Limited. - January 04, 2011 - Merjs Charted Surveyors
Blue Asset Management LLC Releases Its 2011 Property Management Investment Report
Charles Blumenkehl, managing partner for Blue Asset Management, announced his fund has released its 2011 Property Management Investment Report highlighting strategies and programs the fund plans on in 2011. - January 01, 2011 - Blue Asset Management
Blue Asset Management LLC Moves to Wayne, New Jersey
(Wayne) Charles Blumenkehl, managing partner for Blue Asset Management LLC, announced his fund is moving their offices from Riverdale, New Jersey to a building acquired in Wayne, New Jersey. Blumenkehl says the move will be complete at the beginning of January, 2011. Blumenkehl said the move is... - January 01, 2011 - Blue Asset Management
Charlotte Home Stagers Cap Year with Vendor Fair, Food Drive
Charlotte International Association of Home Staging Professionals® Regional Chapter (CIRC) ended 2010 with a vendor fair featuring the group's chapter business affiliate members. The home stagers also collected food and paper products for a local soup kitchen. This food drive marked the fourth community service project of the year for the chapter members. - January 01, 2011 - Charlotte IAHSP Regional Chapter
Website for New Brett/Robinson Property Offers Valuable Resources for Prospective Buyers
The construction of Brett/Robinson’s newest condo development, Phoenix West II, is well under way, and the website dedicated to this latest property provides potential vacationers and buyers with useful information and details. The website, www.phoenixwestii.com, includes an overview of the... - January 01, 2011 - Brett Robinson
Susan Ball Strives to be Cape Coral Real Estate Expert
Knowing the market for resale homes doesn't help, if a buyer is interested in new construction. Yet, often buyers "go it alone" in the neighborhood sales office. It's smart to have personal representation and it's free. - December 31, 2010 - Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate, Susan J. Ball
Blue Asset Management Seeks to Restructure Mortgage in Sussex County
Charles Blumenkehl, CEO of Blumenkehl Companies and managing partner of Blue Asset Management LLC, announced his company is completing a mortgage restructuring for property owned in Sussex County New Jersey. The property was purchased in 2005 at which time they originated a 6.5% mortgage through... - December 31, 2010 - Blue Asset Management
Chandler, Arizona Real Estate Agent Earns CIAS Certification (Certified Investor Agent Specialist™
Phoenix real estate professional, Gina McKinley has been awarded the CIAS certification, offering the local area a CIAS certified realtor. - December 29, 2010 - The McKinley Group
Chandler, Arizona Agent Provides Resource on Foreclosure Alternatives and Short Sales
For homeowners struggling with mortgage payments, website explains differences between foreclosure and short sales. - December 29, 2010 - The McKinley Group
Oh-Barcelona Uses the 3D Video to Create a Guided Tour
Oh-Barcelona, the company specialized on holiday rentals have created a 3D video about Barcelona that can be used as a travel guide by any visitor of the city. This new 3D guide shows a view from the air, passing through all the most famous points of the city, and showing the viewer information... - December 29, 2010 - Open House Spain
James Boyle Joins Blue Asset Management LLC
Charles Blumenkehl, managing partner at Blue Asset Management LLC, has announced that James Boyle, leadership coach and active Realtor in Essex County, has joined Blue Asset Management LLC as an asset manager for the company. James, a lifetime New Jersey resident, received his undergraduate degree... - December 27, 2010 - Blue Asset Management
Blumenkehl Companies Announce $2 Million Commitment in Paterson, New Jersey
Charles Blumenkehl announced his company is committing to purchase and manage holdings in excess of $2 million in the city of Paterson in 2011. - December 26, 2010 - Blue Asset Management
Prudential Americana Group Names First Vice President of Sales
Prudential Americana Group names John Joseph vice president of sales - December 24, 2010 - Prudential Americana Group
Vivo Resorts Reports Record Sales for 2010; Mexico Real Estate Investment Industry Shows Signs of Growth
Cary Mullen, two time Olympian and World Cup Champion skier, now the noted vacation resort developer, recently announced that Vivo Resorts, his Mexico real estate investment property has had its most successful year, and believes that this is an indicator of a recovering economy. Vivo Resorts... - December 24, 2010 - Vivo Resorts
Tiffany Accattato Joins Century 21 A Yankee Trader
Tiffany provides exceptional service and brings integrity to each real estate transaction. As a real estate professional licensed in NY, FL and NC she has completed countless hours of advanced studies in real estate law, real estate procedures, sales, and marketing. Tiffany was born in Utica, NY. - December 23, 2010 - Century 21 A Yankee Trader
Golden State Short Sale Unveils Revised Website and New Partnerships
Golden State Short Sale announced the launch of a revised website today. The website GoldenStateShortSale.com offers a blog that highlights the most recent short sales. The company also announced new partnerships with Dave Belomy, a Realtor from Keller Williams Realty, and Danielle Doremus, both of whom specialize in note modification and with helping homeowners avoid foreclosure. - December 21, 2010 - Golden State Short Sale
Vivo Resorts Discloses Survey Results Regarding the Top Issues on the Minds of Canadians and Americans Considering a Mexico Real Estate Investment
Cary Mullen, two-time Olympian and World Cup Champion skier, now the noted vacation resort developer of Vivo Resorts, recently surveyed 171 prospective Canadian and American real estate investors about the major questions they have when considering a Mexico real estate investment. The survey was... - December 20, 2010 - Vivo Resorts
Just the Ticket: Family Shares Its Miracle Network Story with RE/MAX Agents and Gets Bonus of Bulls Tickets
Darin and Peg Chartier of Libertyville, Ill., have a remarkable story to tell about the support their family has received from the Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) since their three sons, a set of premature triplets, were born with severe health issues. The boys – Spencer, Jackson and... - December 19, 2010 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
Century 21 All Islands Sales Associate Earns Brokers License
Vickie Graham Completes Hawaii Real Estate Commission’s Broker Requirements - December 19, 2010 - Century 21 All Islands
The Ballen Group, Las Vegas Real Estate Agents of Keller Williams Realty Las Vegas Win Top Honors
The Ballen Group, Las Vegas short Sale Specialists of Nevada, win top honors using their Comprehensive Short Sale System. - December 18, 2010 - Ballen Brands