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Century 21 All Islands' Joy Barnhart 2009 Aloha 'Aina REALTOR® Award Winner
Joy Barnhart recognized for high level of professionalism and excellent service - January 30, 2010 - Century 21 All Islands
Baby Basics of Collier County Honored by Kelly Capolino with Diamond Volunteer Award
The 100% volunteer organization that distributes diapers to needy infants had their chance to sparkle at the Diamond Volunteer Award reception on January 14. - January 29, 2010 - Kelly E. Capolino
Total Transparency as Customer Reviews Go Live on WayToStay.com
Taking the lead in short-stay apartment rentals, WayToStay is now the first online bookings agency for apartments to display customer feedback live on its site. In a bid to maintain its policy of clear information for the customer and improve the service offered by apartment owners, the website is now publishing customer reviews. Positive remarks, as well as things that could be made better, go online as soon as the client hits “send.” - January 29, 2010 - WayToStay.com
Texastar Relocation Inc. Announced New Short Sale Program for Distressed Home Owners in and Around Dallas Texas
TexaStar Relocation, Inc. announced a new short sale program to assist distressed home owners facing foreclosure. This program was designed to stop foreclosure proceedings immediately, allow the home owner to settle their debt with the mortgage company for less, protect their credit from the damage... - January 27, 2010 - TexaStar Inc.
Sonoran Lifestyle Real Estate Opens Foreclosure Resource Center
Investors who want to learn how to purchase Bank Owned properties to increase their real estate portfolios can receive information on REO (Real Estate Owned) properties at the Sonoran Lifestyle Real Estate Foreclosure Resource Center. Timely information on how to access Home Buyer tax credits is available as well. - January 27, 2010 - Sonoran Lifestyle Real Estate
Dream Town Realty Welcomes New Chicago Realtor
Chicago real estate brokerage Dream Town Realty is pleased to announce that Jessica Jennings Harris joined the company in December. Ms. Harris is the third of three new agents welcomed to Dream Town last month. - January 25, 2010 - Dream Town Realty
Nationwide Rental Homes Eliminates Initial Monthly Fees for New Customers, Offers Flat Rate for Unlimited Property Listings
New kids on the block, Nationwiderentalhomes.com, an Austin-based online rental property services company, are eliminating their initial monthly set-up fees for new customers as part of the company’s grand opening marketing campaign. In addition, Nationwide is offering a low flat fee of... - January 24, 2010 - Nationwide Rental Homes
RE/MAX Reports Sharp Gain in Its 4th Quarter Home Sales and an Increase in Its Chicago Real Estate Market Share That Tops All Competitors for 2009
The RE/MAX Northern Illinois real estate network reports that its home sales on a year-over-year basis showed a substantial upturn during the final quarter of 2009, with much of that improvement due to stronger sales in the metropolitan Chicago real estate market. RE/MAX unit sales totaled 8,309... - January 22, 2010 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
Kelly E. Capolino, Top Real Estate Producer, to Host Seminar on Government Tax Credit for Home Buyers
Kelly E. Capolino will host a free seminar on two different government tax credits for both repeat and first time home buyers this January. - January 22, 2010 - Kelly E. Capolino
CENTURY 21 All Islands Supports Easter Seals Hawaii's Walk & Roll 2010
Walk & Roll 2010 help raise funds to Create Solutions and Change Lives. It helps build awareness and support for those pursuing independence, self-determination and quality of life. - January 21, 2010 - Century 21 All Islands
RE/MAX Homes Unlimited Dixon Expands Presence in Illinois Real Estate Market Through Merger with White Realty
RE/MAX Homes Unlimited Dixon, 1220 S. Galena Ave., Dixon, Ill., began 2010 with a flourish by merging with one of its top competitors, White Realty, Inc. That move further boosts the leadership position of the RE/MAX network in the central portion of the northern Illinois real estate... - January 20, 2010 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
US Company Acquires Salt Plants; Plans to Market Facilities Globally
An international company that specializes in buying and selling used process plants worldwide has acquired (3) Complete Salt Plants. These plants are available for immediate delivery; offering a tremendous cost and lead time savings versus a new equipment lead time of up to 18 months. - January 20, 2010 - International Process Plants
ACCESS Releases Short Sale Guide for Financially Troubled Homeowners
Guide discusses options other than foreclosure for those behind in their mortgage payments and provides a variety of helpful resources. - January 20, 2010 - American Consumer Credit Education Support Services
Ebby Halliday Realtors Property Management and Residential Leasing Division Experiences Record Year
The Ebby Halliday Property Management and Residential Leasing division celebrated its best year ever in 2009. According to executives at the Dallas-based company, the high numbers are the result of the tireless efforts of a dedicated team of professionals and a focused strategy to provide the best... - January 16, 2010 - Ebby Halliday Companies
Sally Bowman Real Estate Team Celebrates Their Impressive Growth in 2009
Cheshire, CT Real Estate Team grows from one woman show to 8 agent team all in one year. - January 16, 2010 - Sally Bowman Real Estate
Chicago Realtor Welcomed to Dream Town Realty
Chicago real estate company Dream Town Realty announces that Shiela Dietz has joined the agency. Ms. Dietz is one of three new residential specialists welcomed to Dream Town last month. She is also a licensed Illinois appraiser. - January 15, 2010 - Dream Town Realty
Guide to Buying San Mateo County Condos Class Explains New Financing Rules
Class will examine financing guidelines for buying San Mateo County condos, how to spot problems and red flags in your condo purchase and how to get a good deal. - January 10, 2010 - The RayChel Realty Group
Seaside Vacations and Coldwell Banker Seaside Realty Lend a Helping Hand to Those in Need
Seaside Vacations and Coldwell Banker Seaside Realty, leading vacation rental and real estate firms located on the Outer Banks of North Carolina, are committed to improving the community each and every day. - January 10, 2010 - Seaside Vacations
Theresa Shrader Joins RE/MAX Classic as Sales Associate
Theresa Shrader has joined RE/MAX Classic as the newest member of this dynamic sales team. Theresa brings to the office 24+ of experience in real estate and has been associated with RE/MAX for 19 years. She welcomes the opportunity to assist you with your real estate needs in Western Wayne, South Oakland, Eastern Washtenaw, and Western Livingston Counties. - January 10, 2010 - Theresa Shrader - RE/MAX Classic
RE/MAX Vision 212 Puts Down Roots in Noble Square, a Central Spot to Serve Chicago Real Estate Market
RE/MAX Vision 212 has relocated to 1500 W. Chicago Ave., Chicago, in the city's Noble Square neighborhood. This central location will make it easy for agents affiliated with the office to serve clients in many parts of the Chicago real estate market. - January 09, 2010 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
Harrison Murray Estate Agents - Get the Best from Your Estate Agent in 2010
Now is the time of year when many people decide it is time to make a move. Choosing the right agent will be the key to selling your home so it pays to do a little homework before deciding who to appoint. - January 09, 2010 - Harrison Murray
Chicago Realtor Joins Dream Town Realty
Chicago real estate brokerage Dream Town Realty welcomes Ziv Bensira. Mr. Bensira joined the company's team of over 130 residential consultants last month. He is one of three new agents added to Dream Town's roster in December of 2009. - January 08, 2010 - Dream Town Realty
Michelle Ames Joins Keller Williams Realty Mid Maine
Keller Williams Realty Mid Maine is pleased to announce that Michelle Ames recently joined Meservier & Associates as a Listing Specialist at the Auburn Market Center located at 34 Center St. Auburn. Having owned and operated a local Factory-Built Retail Sales Center for sales in modular and... - January 08, 2010 - Meservier & Associates of Keller Williams Realty Mid Maine
Merjs Commercial Property Agents Announces Successful Let of Refurbished London W1 Offices Comprising Entire Fourth Floor of National House
Acting on behalf of Benesco Charity Ltd, MERJS have let the entire 4th floor offices of National House, 60-66 Wardour Street to Hive Health Ltd. - January 06, 2010 - Merjs Charted Surveyors
Charlotte IAHSP Regional Chapter (CIRC) Announces Board of Directors for 2010
Charlotte IAHSP Regional Chapter (CIRC) releases names of its board of directors for 2010. - January 06, 2010 - Charlotte IAHSP Regional Chapter
Venice Florida Realtor Helps Charities
Realtor® Wayne Welsh, P.A. announced that the “Welsh Team” has donated $50,000. in personal commissions to charity resulting from the sale of Venice Florida real estate. The Welsh Team donates 10% of their personal commission to charity after every sale. They are unique in that... - January 04, 2010 - Gulf Shores Realty
Harrison Murray Estate Agents - Don’t Spend to Add Value to Your Home
With the start of a New Year, and expectations that the market will pick up, many people have moving home on their mind. But if you are thinking of selling your property you don’t have to splash out on expensive renovations in an effort to add value. - January 04, 2010 - Harrison Murray
First Time Home Buying 2.0 Class for San Mateo Buyers
Workshop for San Mateo’s first time home buyers will reveal how to avoid the 12 most costly home buying mistakes and low down payment loan programs. - January 02, 2010 - The RayChel Realty Group
Pat Helton is Recognized by President and CEO of Coldwell Banker
Pat Helton, a broker associate, with Coldwell Banker in Westlake Village was recently recognized by Bruce Zipf, President and CEO of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage. She was congratulated for her outstanding sales production for the first three quarters of 2009. She is ranked among the top... - December 30, 2009 - Pat Helton, Real Estate Broker
New Book by Carl Agard Gives You the Real Deal on Surviving the Housing Crisis
A lot of people talk about the problems, Real Estate Broker and Author Carl Agard now come with the solutions. His latest book, Getting the Real out of Real Estate (3rd Edition) “How to Survive the Housing Crisis and come out on Top,” accurately breaks down what caused the subprime crisis and where do we go from here. - December 29, 2009 - Carl Agard
Merit Realty: a Friend Indeed
Merit Realty just launched their first real estate magazine. This publication is for the buyer and the seller and the leading resource of it's kind on foreclosures, bank owned properties, REOs, and short sales. - December 28, 2009 - Merit Realty
Alterna Home Solutions President Connects with National Senior-Focused Real Estate Professionals
Cathy Rosebaugh-Jennings, president of Alterna Home Solutions (www.alternahs.com), has announced that she has expanded her network to include national senior-focused real estate professionals, providing seniors the ability to experience a seamless transition to the Triangle area. Through her... - December 24, 2009 - Alterna Home Solutions
Ken Gines Supports Community with Donation to USVETS
Gines donates $1,000 to USVETS and raises awareness of the organization and its cause. - December 23, 2009 - Century 21 All Islands
enTrust & Title Launches Real Estate Title Conveyance Services as a Neutral Third Party in UAE
The UAE e-Government initiative has attracted the Silicon Valley entrepreneurs to create the world’s first high technology real estate title conveyance services Company in Dubai. “The operating principle of enTrust & Title group of companies is to provide complete transparency, simplicity, speed and security in any real estate transaction by acting as a neutral third party intermediary,” said Aziz Valliani, Chairman and CEO of enTrust & Title Ltd. - December 22, 2009 - enTrust & Title
Chapman Executive Suites Launches New Executive Unit with Free Starbucks Coffee
In response to recent emerging business trends for holding meetings in more relaxed settings in California. Chapman Executive Suites Launches New Executive Unit with Free Starbucks Coffee. - December 22, 2009 - Chapman Executives Suites
Take a Tax Break, South African Property Expert Advises
South African consumers who own their primary residences in either a company or closed corporation may save heaps of cash by transferring properties into their own names thanks to a proposed window period, courtesy of the Receiver of Revenue. - December 21, 2009 - Chas Everitt International Property Group
Affordable Start-Up Business Model for South African Estate Agents
The Chas Everitt International property group is launching a tailor-made license model to enable top producing agents in identified areas to run their own businesses under the brand at reduced cost. - December 21, 2009 - Chas Everitt International Property Group
Buyers Return to Pretoria’s Moot Area
Abundant housing stock and attractive house prices are drawing buyers to Pretoria’s Moot area. The area offers a wide range of affordable property to Gauteng property investors and is increasing in popularity. - December 21, 2009 - Chas Everitt International Property Group
Benoni Property on the Boil
The property market in Benoni on Gauteng’s East Rand has picked up steam in the past two months. - December 21, 2009 - Chas Everitt International Property Group
Lee Mirman Presented "Successes in Sarasota Real Estate in 2009 and Positive Market Indicators for 2010"
Investment in Sarasota CEO co-hosted Sarasota Real Estate radio show. - December 21, 2009 - Investments in Sarasota
Realtor Chad Schwendeman Launches New Website: www.WinWithChad.com
Chad Schwendeman, Broker/Owner of Weichert Realtors – Tower Properties in Brainerd, Minnesota is pleased to announce his new website www.WinWithChad.com. - December 20, 2009 - Weichert Realtors - Tower Properties
The Industry's First Consumer-Initiated Tenant Screening Resource
Moco Incorporated announced the launch of their MyScreeningReport.com™ tenant screening website, enabling consumers to obtain their own comprehensive tenant screening report and to confirm the accuracy of the report before it is released to prospective landlords. MyScreeningReport.com™... - December 19, 2009 - MyScreeningReport.com
Dream Town Publishes 2nd Edition Chicago Neighborhoods Map Poster
Dream Town Realty announces the recent roll-out of a new and improved version of its poster-size map of Chicago. The detailed neighborhoods map can be mail ordered or downloaded from the company's web site at www.DreamTown.com. - December 19, 2009 - Dream Town Realty
Las Vegas Prudential Executives Receive Industry Honors
Forrest Barbee and Judye Phebus Receive Top Industry Nods from Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors. - December 19, 2009 - Prudential Americana Group
Popular Rent to Own Homes Website Lease2Buy.com Undergoes a Facelift
HomeRun Homes has Undergone a Substantial Facelift and Restructuring of their Website, and has added a Complimentary Rent to Own Newsletter. - December 19, 2009 - HomeRun Homes
RE/MAX Cityview in Chicago Holding Holiday Toy Drive to Benefit Children's Memorial Hospital
RE/MAX Cityview in Chicago is holding a holiday toy drive to benefit Children's Memorial Hospital. Unwrapped toys can be dropped at the office until Dec. 24. - December 18, 2009 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
It’s Official: Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course Coming to the Guanacaste Country Club in Liberia Costa Rica
Frank Biden and ERA Real Estate in Latin America sign agreement with Nicklaus Design to build the first Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course in Costa Rica. - December 17, 2009 - Virtus 1 Costa Rica Real Estate
RE/MAX Classic Group of Berkeley Heights Lends a Helping Hand to the United Way
The RE/MAX Classic Group of Berkeley Heights office serving Summit, New Providence, Long Hill and Berkeley Heights answered the local United Way call for volunteers for a "Day of Caring." - December 17, 2009 - Maria Lourdes Couto - RE/MAX Premier
Leading London Commercial Property Agency MERJS Lets Mayfair Offices on Behalf of Pamplona Capital Management
Acting on behalf of Pamplona Capital Management, MERJS have let the 1st floor of prestigious Mayfair offices in 25 Park Lane to Macrosynergy Partners LLP - December 17, 2009 - Merjs Charted Surveyors
Carlos German & Team Announces the Launch of New Real Estate Website
Carlos German & Team, with Orlando Classic Homes, announced today, the official launch of their new state-of-the-art real estate website for buyers and sellers in the Disney World Orlando area, www.CarlosAndTeam.com. The new website provides visitors with tools to narrow down their search and... - December 15, 2009 - Carlos German and Team