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More Real Estate Agents Are Offering Home Buyer Rebates
Recognizing that in today’s real estate market attracting qualified buyers is crucial more and more real estate agents have begun rebating a portion of their commission to buyers. While there are a number of discount real estate programs in operation they may not offer a full range of real... - October 21, 2010 - Victors Realty
ThePitchfordGroup.com RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon Launch Highlight of Grand Ledge Island Festival
Six-year-old Kai Davis of Holt was pretty sure he didn't want to dangle in the basket of the RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon Oct. 9 - even though it was firmly tethered to three vehicles owned by the city of Grand Ledge. Egged on by his family, though, he climbed aboard. "It was scary, "Kai said... - October 21, 2010 - ThePitchfordGroup.com
Dream Town Realty President Featured on Cover of Chicago Agent Magazine
Dream Town Realty President Yuval Degani talks with Chicago Agent Magazine about the importance of agent websites and social networking in today's real estate market. Mr. Degani is featured on the cover on of the October 11th issue. - October 21, 2010 - Dream Town Realty
Olivia Prince Earns Prestigious Designation to Help Homeowners in Danger of Foreclosure
Olivia Prince of Wind River Realty has earned the prestigious Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE) designation, having completed extensive training in foreclosure avoidance and short sales. This is invaluable expertise to offer at a time when the area is ravaged by distressed homes in the... - October 17, 2010 - Wind River Realty
Waterfront Home Search Now More Efficient in Jacksonville Florida
Searching for waterfront homes is not easy when using any of the large national home search websites. The Brad Officer Real Estate Group has made it easier and more local with predefined search links for the most popular waterfront searches as they are related to the Northeast Florida area. - October 17, 2010 - Waterfront Homes Jacksonville - Brad Officer Real Estate Group
Wade Torbenson Earns Prestigious Designation to Help Homeowners in Danger of Foreclosure
Wade Torbenson of RE/MAX Alliance Central has earned the prestigious Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE) designation, having completed extensive training in foreclosure avoidance and short sales. This is invaluable expertise to offer at a time when the area is ravaged by... - October 15, 2010 - Wade Torbenson - REMAX Alliance Central
MCVL Realty Becomes McClellanville’s Newest Real Estate Company
MCVL Realty, brokered by Daniel Bates, is a new real estate company offering both real estate sales and property management services to the McClellanville and Awendaw markets. Daniel Bates is proud to present his new real estate company MCVL Realty. MCVL Realty offers both real estate sales and... - October 12, 2010 - MCVL Realty
Douglas & Gordon Turns Disused Office Into Art Installation
London-based agent announces third and final installation at Harrington Road pop-up art space before opening a lettings office in January - October 10, 2010 - Douglas & Gordon
Hammond Wellesley Office Welcomes Gordon
Steve Gordon joins Hammond Residential's Wellesley office. - October 10, 2010 - Hammond Residential Real Estate
Keller Williams Center City, Philadelphia Announces Move to High-Tech Rittenhouse Sq, Building
Keller Williams Center City, Philadelphia announces they will be leasing 10,200 square feet on the top two floors of a legendary building on the 1600 Block of Walnut Street. - October 08, 2010 - Keller Williams Center City Philadelphia
Padalino Team Releases September Market Information
Padalino Team of Columbia SC releases their September 2010 market information and commentary. - October 08, 2010 - Padalino Team
Job Search Feature Highlights New Resources at Linda Craft & Team REALTORS® Website
Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS® award-winning website, www.lindacraft.com, is expanding with a new feature for those searching for employment in the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill market. The ‘Triangle Employment Resources Map’ enhances the website’s Raleigh Relocation Resources... - October 08, 2010 - Linda Craft & Team Realtors
Naperville and Chicago Real Estate Agents Honored by RE/MAX for Career Achievements
RE/MAX affiliates from offices in Naperville and Chicago recently earned career awards from RE/MAX, the leading international real estate organization. The awards were based on the agents’ continued success in the metropolitan Chicago real estate market, one of the most competitive arenas in... - October 07, 2010 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
Gascoignes Seals Letting on Final Retail Property at Trinity Gate, Guildford, Surrey, UK
Acting on behalf of the landlord Gascoignes, the Guildford based chartered surveyors, has let the final retail property at Trinity Gate in central Guildford, Surrey, UK to Bourne Estate Agents which is expanding its network of offices. - October 07, 2010 - Gascoignes
Cynthia Hammer Earns NAR Short Sales and Foreclosure Certification
Buyers and Sellers Benefit from REALTOR® Expertise in Distressed Sales - October 06, 2010 - Cynthia Hammer
Kelly Rizzo-Parker Joins Chicago Real Estate Company Dream Town Realty
Chicago realtor Kelly Rizzo-Parker of the Rizzo Realty Group joined Dream Town in July. She and her family have a long history of real estate success in Chicago selling condominiums, investment properties, vacation homes and giving educational seminars. - October 06, 2010 - Dream Town Realty
MERJS Commercial Property Agency Announces Availability of Noho Office Space in Cleveland St, W1, Consisting of Entire Second Floor of Aradco House
MERJS has announced the availability of Noho office accommodation consisting of the entire second floor of Aradco House, 128-134 Cleveland Street W1, having been appointed as sole agents on behalf of the landlord. - October 06, 2010 - Merjs Charted Surveyors
Drummonds Expands with Acquisition of Industrial Property
Gascoignes, the Guildford based chartered surveyors, has advised a private investor in the sale of 9,263 sq ft (860 sq m) industrial property, held on a ground lease, at Henley Business Park, Normandy to Drummonds, the manufacturer and distributor of classic handmade bathrooms for 950,000 pounds... - October 05, 2010 - Gascoignes
Chesterton Humberts and CEBR Report Suggests Scope for Substantial Increases in UK Prime Commercial Property Values by End of 2015
A report, published by Chesterton Humberts and CEBR, suggests that UK prime property yields could fall to around 4.85% in 2014 and indicates that there is scope for a 40% rise in prime commercial property values by the end of 2015. The "Commercial Property Values: Trends" report, which... - October 03, 2010 - Chesterton Humberts
RE/MAX Broker/Owner Gary Jacklin and Tribute Donate Musical Skills to Benefit Non-Profits in West Suburbs
Gary Jacklin has carved out a successful career in real estate. He’s sold homes since 1987, and is now the broker/owner of RE/MAX Action in Lisle, Ill. He’s also a skilled musician, and along with the fellow members of his band, Tribute, is helping cash-strapped non-profit agencies in these difficult economic times. - October 03, 2010 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
An Educated Bet – Why More Parents Are Buying Properties in University Towns, Says The Buying Agents
The Buying Agents are seeing a rise in the number of properties bought by parents for their children to live in whilst they are at University. - October 03, 2010 - The Buying Agents Ltd
More WC1 Office Accommodation Becomes Available in Bedford House, John Street at the Heart of Bloomsbury, London
MERJS has been appointed as sole commercial property agents of a newly available WC1 office space consisting of the entire first floor of Bedford House, 21a John Street - October 03, 2010 - Merjs Charted Surveyors
Christie’s Great Estates Conference in Toronto, Ontario, Energizes Affiliate Network with Introduction of Global Expansion Strategy by CEO Neil Palmer
Elite Corps of 150 Company Owners and Principals from 28 Countries in Attendance with Affiliate Host Harvey Kalles Real Estate Preview New Company Web Site and Forge Closer Ties to Christie’s Art Auction House. Isadore Sharp, Founder of the Iconic Four Seasons Hotels, Delivers Keynote Address on the Value of Branding. - October 02, 2010 - Christie's International Real Estate
RE/MAX 10 Continues Expanding in Chicago Real Estate Market Through Merger with RE/MAX Select
Many real estate firms are struggling in today’s challenging economy, but RE/MAX 10, with offices in Chicago, Palos Park and Oak Lawn, Ill., as well as in Chesterton, Ind., continues to grow in the metropolitan Chicago real estate market. Earlier this year it opened its first city office at... - October 02, 2010 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
Vero Beach's Leading Real Estate Firm Expands Market Share
Dale Sorensen Real Estate, Vero Beach Florida's leading real estate firm, recently announced its merger with Coastal Signature Properties, a luxury boutique real estate firm. The merger is a positive growth step for both firms. - October 02, 2010 - Dale Sorensen Real Estate
Real Estate Grand Central to Hold Real Estate Investor Networking and Learning Meetings
Despite the real estate crash, homes and condos are still selling, and real estate investors are back. The average person can learn to become a real estate investor, with the right mentors and networks. - October 02, 2010 - Real Estate Grand Central
Orlando Realtor Gitta Urbainczyk P.A. Has Earned the Prestigious Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE) Designation
Gitta Urbainczyk P.A. of Keller Williams Heritage Realty has earned the prestigious Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE) designation, having completed extensive training in foreclosure avoidance and short sales. This is invaluable expertise to offer at a time when the area is ravaged by “distressed” homes in the foreclosure process. - October 01, 2010 - Gitta Urbainczyk P.A.
ThePitchfordGroup.com to Host the RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon in Grand Ledge, MI
ThePitchfordGroup.com will be hosting the RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon on the baseball field downtown on Saturday October 9th. Select visitors will have the opportunity to go on a tethered ride in the balloon from 4-6. There will be a drawing to win a ride with the Pilot and Cody Pitchford of ThePitchfordGroup.com when it launches for a non tethered flight at 6 p.m. weather permitting. For any questions about the event contact ThePitchfordGroup.com. - October 01, 2010 - ThePitchfordGroup.com
Hollis Hockley and Clare & Co Advise on Industrial Property Deals at the LDL Business Centre, Ash Vale, Surrey, UK
A new business centre in the Blackwater Valley is rapidly becoming a key location for innovative businesses and entrepreneurs, generating new employment opportunities for the local community, according to the agents Hollis Hockley and Clare & Co. - October 01, 2010 - Hollis Hockley
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Expanding Sacramento Area Offices with 50 Additional Agents
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, the leading real estate services company in the Sacramento-Tahoe region, is getting even bigger. The company has expanded its Sacramento area operations with the addition of 50 real estate professionals, including 18 top producing agents from Lyon Real Estate... - October 01, 2010 - Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
Serge Kay Surges to Top 10 Since Joining Hands with Keller Williams
Having recorded over $200 million sales, Serge Kay is been recognized as one of the top 10 realtors. - October 01, 2010 - Serge Kay, Keller Williams Elite Properties
Serge Kay Launches a New Website
Serge Kay and his team have helped sophisticated buyers find their dream homes. - October 01, 2010 - Serge Kay, Keller Williams Elite Properties
The Peace Corps Gets Behind Global Social Housing's Colorado Project
The Peace Corps in Costa Rica has voiced its support for the Global Social Housing's Colorado Project. - October 01, 2010 - Global Social Housing
Lee Mirman of Global Social Housing Meets with the Costa Rican Minister of Housing to Push Forward the Colorado Project for Social Housing
The Costa Rica Housing Minister, Irene Campos, met this week with Lee Mirman of Global Social Housing to discuss the company's social housing project in Colorado, Costa Rica. - October 01, 2010 - Global Social Housing
Las Vegas Real Estate Goes Mobile
Prudential Americana Group Launches Most Comprehensive Mobile Program in Las Vegas. - September 30, 2010 - Prudential Americana Group
New Construction is Under Way at The Villas at Pleasant Valley
Kemmons Wilson Companies broke ground on the new Abbey and Canterbury models at The Villas at Pleasant Valley, an active adult community with a maintenance-free lifestyle. The new models add upgraded kitchen and living areas creating more options for a home-buyer who is looking to live in a... - September 29, 2010 - Kemmons Wilson Communities
Launch of The Big Property List Sees the UK’s Online Property Revolution Move on - Big Time
The Big Property List (www.thebigpropertylist.co.uk), a new, free-to-use property portal, has been launched, laying down the gauntlet to everyone in the business of buying, selling and renting property in the UK. - September 29, 2010 - The Big Property List
San Francisco East Bay Luxury Home Prices Up 17%, Sales Flat, New Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Report Finds
Million-dollar home sales in the East Bay were flat last month compared to a year ago, but the median sale price of luxury homes in Alameda and Contra Costa counties was up sharply year over year, according to a new report by Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, the Bay Area’s leading... - September 29, 2010 - Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
Aledo and Viola Agents Honored by RE/MAX for Career Achievements in Illinois Real Estate Sales
RE/MAX affiliates in Aledo and Viola, Ill., were among the elite agents who recently earned career awards from RE/MAX, the leading international real estate organization. The awards reflected their continued success in one of nation’s most competitive arenas, the Illinois real estate... - September 29, 2010 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
Chicago Real Estate Company Dream Town Welcomes New Agents in July
Eight established Chicago realtors joined Dream Town Realty in July, including Duane Peterson, Mason Barnes and CJ George. The agents are among the newest members of Dream Town's residential sales team. - September 27, 2010 - Dream Town Realty
Achievements in Metro Chicago Real Estate Sales Bring Career Honors from RE/MAX to McHenry County Agents
A group of RE/MAX affiliates from McHenry County, Ill., were among the elite agents who recently earned career awards from RE/MAX, the leading international real estate organization. Eight agents from three offices in the county earned these awards, which are based on continued sales achievements... - September 26, 2010 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
Luxury Home Sales in Denver Area Soar to Two-Year High, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Reports
Luxury home sales in the Denver metro area soared to a two-year high last month and the median sale price edged higher as well, providing more indications that the local housing market is on the mend, according to Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Colorado’s leading provider of luxury... - September 26, 2010 - Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
Gulf Anglers Can Look Forward to Added Snapper Season and Brett/Robinson Fishing Package
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association has approved the inception of a second red snapper season for fall 2010, which will run from October 1st through November 22nd. Snapper fishing will be open on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, with a limit of two fish per person. The purpose of the... - September 25, 2010 - Brett Robinson
RE/MAX Metro Chicago Real Estate Network's Hot Air Balloon Program Will Visit Coal City Elementary School on Oct. 14
The RE/MAX metro Chicago real estate network has confirmed that its RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon will visit Coal City Elementary School, 300 N. Broadway, in Coal City, Ill., on Oct. 14. The balloon crew will present an interactive educational program developed by the RE/MAX network using the hot air... - September 25, 2010 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
Rock River Valley Agents Honored by RE/MAX for Career Achievements in Illinois Real Estate Sales
RE/MAX affiliates in the Rock River Valley of north central Illinois were among the elite agents who recently earned career awards from RE/MAX, the leading international real estate organization. The awards reflected their continued success in one of nation’s most competitive arenas, the... - September 25, 2010 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
Glenview, Morton Grove and Skokie Agents Honored by RE/MAX for Career Achievements in Metro Chicago Real Estate Sales
RE/MAX agents in Glenview, Morton Grove and Skokie, Ill., were among the elite agents who recently earned career awards from RE/MAX, the leading international real estate organization. The awards reflected their continued success in one of the nation’s most competitive arenas, the metro... - September 24, 2010 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
MERJS Commercial Property Agency Announces Successful Let of W1 Media Style Office Space to Blue Bolt Ltd
MERJS has successfully let a lower ground floor Noho office space in Margaret Street, W1 to Blue Bolt Ltd, having been made sole commercial property agents by the landlord - September 24, 2010 - Merjs Charted Surveyors
Career Achievement Honors from RE/MAX Mark Will County Agents as Leaders in Metro Chicago Real Estate
RE/MAX affiliates from four offices in Will County recently earned career awards from RE/MAX, the leading international real estate organization, acknowledging them as ranking among the elite agents in the metro Chicago real estate market, which is among the most competitive arenas in the nation... - September 23, 2010 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
UK Businesses Remain Optimistic About the Economic Outlook
The results from Abbey Business Centres Annual Business Confidence Survey are in and its good news for the North West - September 23, 2010 - Abbey Business Centres
New Abbey Model Opens in the Villas at Great Plains Park
Kemmons Wilson Companies announced that their new Abbey model is now open in the Villas at Great Plains Park, an active adult community with a maintenance-free lifestyle. The new model adds upgraded kitchen and living areas creating more options for the buyer purchasing a home in the Villas at... - September 22, 2010 - Kemmons Wilson Communities