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Barb Woods Earns NAR Short Sales and Foreclosure Certification

Barb Woods, Broker with Crowne Realty, has earned the nationally recognized Short Sales and Foreclosure Resource certification. Barb offers Sellers the choice of a flat fee or reduced commission full service listing, allowing sellers to maximize the return on their property investment. - December 07, 2011 - Barb Woods, Realtor Crowne Realty

Joe Robaina Attends 2011 Miami International Real Estate Congress

Joe Robaina, founder of Platinum Worldwide Realty, LLC, a Miami real estate property shoppe and consultancy, attends the premier event for international real estate business in Miami which took place at the Biltmore Hotel and Conference center in Miami last November the 8th. Joe Robaina was among... - December 04, 2011 - Platinum Worldwide Group at Keller Williams Realty

Donna Tashjian with Keller Williams Urges Delinquent Borrows to Seek Alternatives to Foreclosure

Noting that the fear of foreclosure tends to cause many homeowners to go into denial or become frozen into inaction, Tashjian has launched a campaign at the outset of the holiday season to remind homeowners that they are not alone. - December 04, 2011 - Donna Tashjian

The Connect Realty Family Supports the Children's Tumor Foundation

On December 4th, 2011 Connect Realty team members will be running in the California International Marathon in support of Ava Lowell and the Children's Tumor Foundation. Neurofibromatosis (NF) is a debilitating progressive disorder that can cause tumors to grow anywhere in the body. NF affects 1 in... - December 02, 2011 - Connect Realty.com, Inc.

The Ballen Group Launches Salute Military Housing and Relocation Services Under the Direction of Sheli Miller

Salute Military Housing and Relocation Services in Nevada launched today under the ownership of The Ballen Group at Keller Williams Realty Las Vegas with the Direction of Sheli Miller. - December 02, 2011 - Ballen Brands

Andrew Bers Earns Five Star Institute Short Sale and REO Certifications

RE/MAX Alliance Group Associate is Qualified to Guide Short Sale and REO Transactions - December 02, 2011 - RE/MAX Alliance Group

Tom Coler Inducted Into the NAR REBAC Hall of Fame

Owner of Buyer's Broker of Southwest Florida Inducted Into the National Association of Realtors Real Estate Buyer's Agent Council Hall of Fame. - December 01, 2011 - Buyer's Broker Of Southwest Florida

Three Foreclosed Ohio Properties Offered at Auction

Higgenbotham Auctioneers International (HAI) working in cooperation with NAI Cummins Real Estate, announced recently that they have been retained to offer 3 foreclosed buildings at auction on Thursday, December 8. The properties are big box stores located in Akron, Boardman, and Sheffield. Each... - December 01, 2011 - Higgenbotham Auctioneers International

RE/MAX Agents Share Ten Ways to Get the Best of Winter When Selling Your Home

If your home will be for sale this winter, it is important to master certain seasonal issues that are less significant or even non-existent at other times of the year. Here are 10 bits of sage advice from RE/MAX agents that can help put a “Sold” sticker on that yard sign. Let Those... - November 30, 2011 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois

Marin County Luxury Home Sales Rise in October, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Reports

Luxury home sales in Marin County climbed higher in October from year-ago levels while the median sale price was down fractionally, according Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, the region’s leading provider of luxury real estate services. A total of 50 homes sold for more than $1 million... - November 25, 2011 - Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

Silicon Valley Luxury Home Sales Dip But Prices Edge Higher, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Reports

Luxury home sales in Silicon Valley declined slightly in October compared to the previous month, but the median sale price edged higher, according to Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, the South Bay’s leading provider of luxury real estate services. A total of 161 homes sold for more... - November 25, 2011 - Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

Anna-May Smith Joins RE/MAX Elite as New Sales Associate

Anna-May Smith has joined RE/MAX Elite as the newest member of this dynamic sales team. Smith brings to the office over 25 years of experience in real estate and was formerly with Tropical Realty & Investments of Brevard, Inc. “My first responsibility is to help my buyers and... - November 25, 2011 - RE/MAX Elite

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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