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RatedApartments.com Expands Booking Services to Serviced Apartments Across United Kingdom
Keeping in sync with its expansion mode, RatedApartments.com announced the addition of new destinations to its booking services across Europe. RatedApartments.com, a leading booking portal for city-based short-term apartment rentals, has shown a remarkable growth in the recent past with additions... - May 30, 2011 - Rated Apartments
RE/MAX Alliance Group Will Present Big Check on Children’s Miracle Network Telethon
Local Funds Support All Children’s Hospital - May 28, 2011 - RE/MAX Alliance Group
Rob Schaid of RE/MAX Plaza in McHenry and Richmond, Ill., Honored for Commitment to the Real Estate Industry
Rob Schaid, broker/owner of RE/MAX Plaza, with offices in McHenry and Richmond, Ill., recently received the Distinguished Service Award from the RE/MAX Northern Illinois real estate network. He was honored for his contributions to the real estate industry and the success of his brokerage business,... - May 28, 2011 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
David Kitchen Estate to be Sold at Auction
Higgenbotham Auctioneers International (HAI) announced today that they are offering at auction the Estate of David Kitchen. The auction will include several real estate parcels and personal property. - May 27, 2011 - Higgenbotham Auctioneers International
Kawneer Manufacturing/Industrial Facility to be Offered at Absolute Auction
Higgenbotham Auctioneers International (HAI) announced recently that they have been retained to offer a surplus Kawneer industrial facility, currently owned by Alcoa, at absolute auction. The 375,000± SF industrial facility is situated on 27± acres. The auction will be held on-site at... - May 26, 2011 - Higgenbotham Auctioneers International
Ron Ewing of Elgin Named RE/MAX Northern Illinois Broker/Owner of the Year for 2010
Ron Ewing of RE/MAX Horizon, 374 N. McLean Blvd., Elgin, Ill., recently was named Broker/Owner of the Year, Large Market, by the RE/MAX Northern Illinois real estate network. Since he first joined RE/MAX Northern Illinois in 2002, Ewing has consistently displayed all the traits of a leader: an... - May 26, 2011 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
RE/MAX Honors Tom Skora of Sycamore, Ill., as Its Small Market Broker/Owner of the Year
Tom Skora’s achievements at RE/MAX Experience in Sycamore, Ill., have earned him the 2010 Small Market Broker/Owner of the Year Award from the RE/MAX Northern Illinois real estate network. To earn that honor, RE/MAX broker/owners must recruit top agents, guide their offices to steady growth,... - May 26, 2011 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
Dream Town Realty Welcomes 5 New Chicago Real Estate Agents in April
Five real estate agents joined Chicago-based brokerage Dream Town Realty in April. The new additions to Dream Town's residential sales team are Martin Lord, Wendy Lee, Syd Hill, Luis Ramos and Aaron Vanderbilt. All five realtors provide buying and selling services to clients in the Chicago area. - May 23, 2011 - Dream Town Realty
Dan Novak Joins RE/MAX Classic
RE/MAX Classic welcomes Dan Novak to its Novi office - May 22, 2011 - Dan Novak - Real Estate One
Lindsay Sanger Recognized on the Cover of This Years 30 Under 30 Edition for Realtor Magazine
During a nationwide search to recognize the best of the best under the age of 30, Realtor Magazine chose Lindsay Sanger for the class of 2011. Sanger and her team were responsible for 166 closed transactions worth over $13 million in sales volume for 2010. Sanger was recognized on Realtor... - May 21, 2011 - RE/MAX Elite
Lindsay Sanger Ranks #3 RE/MAX Agent for Florida
RE/MAX Elite’s Lindsay Sanger was recognized among the top RE/MAX agents in Florida, placing 3rd in 2010 for closed transactions among more than 2,500 agents Statewide. Sanger and her team were responsible for 166 closed transactions worth over $13 million in sales volume in 2010. A... - May 21, 2011 - RE/MAX Elite
RE/MAX Agent Gail Bergstrom of Rolling Meadows Directs $2,500 Gift from National Lender to Local Charity
Gail Bergstrom, a sales associate with RE/MAX At Home of Rolling Meadows, recently arranged for a gift of $2,500 to be given to WINGS of Palatine, Ill., an organization devoted to addressing the problems of domestic violence and homelessness. Bergstrom was one of 15 winners in a national promotion... - May 21, 2011 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
RE/MAX Agents Outproduced Others Two to One in 2010
RE/MAX Agents in Manatee, Sarasota and Charlotte County, Florida, Mirror National Trend. - May 20, 2011 - RE/MAX Alliance Group
RE/MAX Continued to Sell More Homes in 2010
RE/MAX Dominates Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte County Markets in Florida. - May 20, 2011 - RE/MAX Alliance Group
Leading Property Feeding Service Property Portal Feeder Partners with Major UK Property Portals to Enable High Quality Data Feeds to Over 100 Portals for UK Agents
As UK property agents continue to look for simpler ways of dealing with property data feeds to their favourite portals, former exclusively-international portal feeding service Property Portal Feeder announces its break into the UK market by partnering with major UK property portals to provide high quality data feeds to over 100 portals. - May 19, 2011 - Property Portal Feeder
RE/MAX Firms in Northern Illinois Real Estate Market Ranked Among Most Productive in U.S. by Real Trends
A number of RE/MAX firms in the Northern Illinois real estate market, each of which is independently owned and operated, were recently spotlighted in one of the nation’s most prestigious surveys of real estate company productivity - Real Trends 500. The 2011 Real Trends 500, an annual report... - May 19, 2011 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
Keller Williams Realty and Old Republic Home Protection Align to Provide Unique Benefits to Associates’ Clients
Keller Williams Realty, Inc. announced today that it has entered into an agreement with Old Republic Home Protection to offer a variety of services to the company’s associates and their clients. “The focus of Keller Williams Realty associates is 100% on serving their clients’... - May 19, 2011 - Keller Williams Realty, Inc.
Al Dumas Named No. 1 RE/MAX Agent in Florida
REO Powerhouse Recognized at Recent Awards Ceremony - May 19, 2011 - RE/MAX Alliance Group
Helen Pastorino of Pertria Featured in Jumping the Curve: Innovation and Strategic Choice in an Age of Transition
Pastorino referenced for her implementation of innovative technology in the real estate industry. - May 18, 2011 - Pertria
Remax Professionals Announces New Listing in Laurel, Maryland
Well cared for brick front home in Laurel, MD is for sale. - May 16, 2011 - Remax Professionals
Iza Ramirez Completed her Prestigious CDPD Designation to Specialize in Real Estate Short Sales
Iza Ramirez has used her years of experience in Short Sales and the Harris Real Estate University Certified Distressed Property Designation (CDPD) to help hundreds of Homeowners avoid Foreclosure with a Short Sale. - May 15, 2011 - Pleasant Realty
TTR Sotheby’s International Realty Acquires Hounshell Real Estate
TTR Sotheby’s International Realty (TTR/SIR) has announced that it will acquire DC based realty firm Hounshell Real Estate and Property Management. Hounshell Real Estate, a twenty person firm located in northwest Washington DC has been a mainstay of the downtown real estate market and a key... - May 14, 2011 - TTR Sotheby's International Realty
The Ballen Group, Award Winning Las Vegas Real Estate Agent Team with Keller Williams Realty, Welcomes Greg Duffield REALTOR® as LEAD Buyer Specialist
The Ballen Group, Las Vegas Short Sale Specialists in Nevada, has partnered with Greg Duffield, REALTOR® in order to expand the home buyers division and work with talented agents and Keller Williams Realty Las Vegas. - May 14, 2011 - Ballen Brands
Dominion Enterprises Launches Homes Media Solutions
Synergistic approach for Dominion’s real estate brands will provide innovative products and services for real estate professionals, consumers. - May 11, 2011 - Homes.com
Homes.com Announces Mortgage Calculator App
Application helps consumers navigate tough financial decisions. - May 11, 2011 - Homes.com
Advantage Homes Celebrates One-Year Anniversary at Brunswick Crossing with Event and Luxury Townhome Preview
Advantage Homes, LLC is pleased to announce the one-year anniversary celebration of Brunswick Crossing, one of the communities featuring homes by Advantage Homes. The event will take place Saturday, May 14th from 11 a.m.–6 p.m. in the Brunswick Crossing community, Brunswick, Md. Visitors will also be able to preview the community’s new luxury townhome plans, designed specifically for Brunswick Crossing by Maryland homebuilder Advantage Homes. - May 09, 2011 - Advantage Homes
San Diego Real Estate Agent Laura Sechrist Joins Real Living Lifestyles
Real Living Lifestyles welcomes Laura Sechrist to their La Costa Encinitas office. Sechrist graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a degree in Advertising. Her professional background enhances her ability to manage business effectively and protect client interests, ensuring successful real estate transactions. - May 08, 2011 - Laura Sechrist, Realtor®
Prudential Arizona Properties Sales Executives Receive National Awards
Prudential Arizona Properties recently recognized more than 200 of its REALTORs with awards for outstanding 2010 sales achievements. A part of the Americana companies, Prudential Arizona spans 20 offices and 2,000 sales executives in Nevada and Arizona. Both local and national awards were given... - May 08, 2011 - Prudential Americana Group
Brett/Robinson Sweepstakes Draws in June Customers
Brett/Robinson is offering major incentive for June vacationers with their latest “Just June” vacation special. - May 07, 2011 - Brett Robinson
Vacation Rental Agent Opens New Maui Office
Vacation Rental Agent's Hawaii website, Hawaiianbeachrentals.com, opens new Maui office to ensure continued local expertise to guests on the "Valley Isle.” - May 06, 2011 - Vacation Rental Agent
Scott Stevens, REALTOR® of Citywide Realty Earns Prestigious GRI Designation
Scott A. Stevens of Citywide Realty recently received the nationally recognized Graduate REALTOR® Institute (GRI) designation. - May 05, 2011 - Citywide Realty
Charles Reinhart Company Welcomes 8 New Agents
The Charles Reinhart Company has welcomed 8 new Realtors: Chris Brown, Brad Doan, Josh Kercher, Darby Kolano, Jo Pichan, Michael & MaryAnn Ryan, and Dana Vespremi. - May 04, 2011 - Charles Reinhart Company, Realtors
HomeRun Homes Purchases HomeRunHomes.com Domain Name
HomeRun Homes, one of the largest online marketplaces for Rent to Own Homes, has announced that they have won the long bidding process for and were cleared to purchase, the domain name HomeRunHomes.com. Clearing up Confusion - Disparity Between Company Name and Domain Name. HomeRun Homes was... - May 02, 2011 - HomeRun Homes
Dream Town Realty Welcomes 4 New Chicago Realtors in March
Four local realtors joined Chicago-based real estate brokerage Dream Town Realty during the month of March. Anthony Motton, Peter Childs, Susan Boush and Tom Kelley are now full-time agents with the company, which has four locations in the city. - May 01, 2011 - Dream Town Realty
Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Honored at 2011 Cartus Broker Network Conference
Relocation and Corporate Services Division Receives Cartus Broker Network’s Platinum Club, Five Star, Achiever’s Club Awards. - April 28, 2011 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston
Chesterton Humberts & cebr Suggest Secondary Property Values Could Rise 5-10% Further Than Prime
Prime commercial property values could rise by 20% over the next five years and secondary property values could rise by a further 5-10%, according to the latest Commercial Property Values report published by Chesterton Humberts and cebr. With a focus on London, the report considers the many... - April 28, 2011 - Chesterton Humberts
RE/MAX Agents Increase Their Share of C.A.R. Awards for Chicago Real Estate Sales Success in 2010
Agents affiliated with the RE/MAX Northern Illinois real estate network increased their share of the honors when the Chicago Association of Realtors® (C.A.R.) recently announced its annual sales awards based on 2010 achievements in Chicago real estate sales. RE/MAX agents increased the number... - April 28, 2011 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
American West - Building Energy Efficient New Homes
American West, one of the nation’s largest private homebuilders located in Las Vegas, Nevada is focused on building energy efficient homes with sustainable materials and features that matter to their homebuyer’s and their families. American West’s energy-efficient building... - April 27, 2011 - American West Homes
TTR Sotheby’s International Realty Sponsors House Tour to Support Trust for National Mall
TTR Sotheby’s International Realty has announced that it will host the Washington Luxury Tour, an exclusive house tour to benefit the Trust for the National Mall, on Sunday, May 15. Eighteen spectacular residences within the prestigious communities of Washington, DC, Maryland, and Northern... - April 27, 2011 - TTR Sotheby's International Realty
Jill Veilleux Earns Real Estate, Short Sale Designation to Help Homeowners in Danger of Foreclosure
Jill Veilleux of Keller Williams Merrimack Valley in Westford has earned the prestigious Certified Distressed Property Expert® (CDPE) designation, having completed extensive training in foreclosure avoidance, with a particular emphasis on short sales. At a time when millions of homeowners are... - April 27, 2011 - Jill Veilleux
Helen Pastorino of Pertria Announces Robert Burba Certification for California's Environmental Protection Agency's Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Program (RRP)
Robert Burba of Pertria Certified for California’s EPA Lead Program (RRP) - April 25, 2011 - Pertria
Luxury Home Sales in Silicon Valley Surge 24% in March, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Reports
Million-dollar home sales in Silicon Valley surged 24 percent in March from a year ago as the South Bay’s luxury market continued its strong turnaround in the new year, according Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, the region’s leading provider of luxury real estate services. A... - April 23, 2011 - Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
Brett/Robinson Offers Special Package for Mother’s Day Weekend
With Mother’s Day on the horizon, gift-weary consumers may want to take advantage of Brett/Robinson’s Mother’s Day special. For $166.50 per night, guests who stay at the company’s Phoenix All Suites Hotel or Phoenix All Suites West Hotel for Mother’s Day weekend will... - April 22, 2011 - Brett Robinson
Oyezz Real Estate Was Leader in 2010-2011 Short Sales of Homes in Dallas-Fort Worth Area
Short sale expert, Oyezz Real Estate, says short sales are on the rise. - April 21, 2011 - Oyezz Real Estate
Barbara Mei Donates 10 Percent to American Cancer Society’s R.O.C.K. Program
Signature Sotheby's Agent in Sarasota, Florida, Supports Children with Cancer - April 21, 2011 - Barbara Mei
New Executive Vice President for Homes.com
Homes.com© announces the promotion of Brock MacLean to the position of Executive Vice President of Dominion Homes Media effective May 9. MacLean is currently the Senior Vice President of National Sales and Development for For Rent Media Solutions™, and will retain this responsibility as he assumes his new role. - April 21, 2011 - Homes.com
AMC, Inc. Reveals Design Industry Secrets to Revitalize Interest in DIY Marketplace
The American Master Craftsmen Society thoroughly researched the problems plaguing consumers and developed a program intended to turn any DIY remodeler into a master decorator. The “Paint Color Miracle” (TM) program reveals the secrets of designing perfect colors for the home. - April 20, 2011 - American Master Craftsmen, Inc.
TTR Sotheby’s International Realty Announces New Associates
TTR Sotheby’s International Realty of Washington DC is pleased to announce that the following real estate salespersons have joined the firm: Branka Sipcic, Liz Fritz, Yvonne Batal, Kristin Peters, Katherine Hoffman, Sheryl Barnes, Susan Carr, Christopher Rouse, Maura Shannon, Sean Randall,... - April 19, 2011 - TTR Sotheby's International Realty
Blue Asset Management LLC Shows Confidence of Real Estate Recovery with Continued Real Estate Investments
Charles Blumenkehl of Blue Asset Management says the real estate market and property values will recover in the next two to three years, and his fund is backing up his forecast by aggressively purchasing real estate assets throughout northern New Jersey. - April 19, 2011 - Blue Asset Management
Blue Asset Management Going Green
Charles Blumenkehl of Blue Asset Management LLC says his company has a responsibility to be eco-friendly and do their part to contribute to a safer environment. - April 17, 2011 - Blue Asset Management