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Guardian Capital Advisors, LLC Sponsors Artspace Collectors Gala and 25th Anniversary Celebration
Sponsorship of Local Financial Advisory Firm to Benefit Artists, Educational Programming and Community Outreach - November 11, 2011 - Guardian Capital Advisors
Sawgrass Cove Apartments Under New Ownership
Sawgrass Cove Apartments, a 336-unit community located in Bradenton, Florida, was recently acquired by Atlas Real Estate Partners and Andover Real Estate Partners. The acquisition represents the first formal partnership between Atlas and Andover. The two firms will work together to grow their... - November 10, 2011 - Greystar
The International MLS Introduces Its Free to List Commission Share Platform
Ability for All USA Agents and Brokers to Add Properties on The IMLS with Its Free to List Commission Share Platform - November 04, 2011 - The International MLS [IMLS]
Simple Seller Financing Program Makes Owning Vacation Land a No-Brainer
Doug Wagner Real Estate helps landowners realize vacation property dreams with new financing program for as little as $150/month. - November 02, 2011 - Doug Wagner Real Estate
Green Key Global Invited to Speak at Green Lodging & Hospitality Conference
Green Key Global, the leading green hotel certification program in the world, was invited to participate in the 3rd Annual Green Lodging & Hospitality Conference in Orlando, FL next week. Tony Pollard, Managing Director of Green Key, will contribute to a panel discussion titled “The World... - November 02, 2011 - Green Key Global
Naperville Home Staging Company Announces Increase in Home Sales for Chicago Realtors
Chicago home staging company, Showhomes Naperville, announces Chicago realtors have seen increases in sale times and selling prices with the use of home staging for vacant homes. - October 30, 2011 - Showhomes Naperville
New Ozsubasi Homes Project for 2012 – Apartments in Altinkum, Didim, Turkey
Affordable residential and holiday homes for completion May 2012 on the sunny Aegean coast of south west Turkey. - October 27, 2011 - Ozsubasi Homes Ltd
MotivatedRealEstateLeads.com Launches New Automated Referral System, Streamlining the Process and Giving Real Estate Agents What They Want, Only Charging for Closed Leads
Real estate lead generation company launches an innovated solution for real estate agents, only charging them after closed transactions. - October 27, 2011 - MotivatedRealEstateLeads.com
Warning - Wanting to Sell or Buy Real Estate in Difficult Economic Times Requires a New Kind of Real Estate Agent to Get Results
The principles of Prime 220 Realty announcing the launch of their “Mobile Agent Technology” powered by MyDocuCenter: Their objective is helping real estate agents to sell more real estate and utilizing technology for the benefit of real estate sellers and buyers. The Maricopa County... - October 26, 2011 - Prime 220 Realty
One in Five UK Commercial Buildings Could Become "Unlettable" Under New Government Proposals
Under legislative proposals put forward by the new Energy Bill: Private Rented Sector Regulations 2011, landlords will be unable to let non-residential buildings with an EPC rating of F or G from April 2018. Mat Lown, Sustainability Partner at Tuffin Ferraby Taylor (TFT), says: “The... - October 26, 2011 - Tuffin Ferraby Taylor
PharmaJet FDA Regulatory Clearances on Its Needle-Free Injection Devices
PharmaJet has received two FDA 510(k) marketing clearances for its IM/SC injection technology. Below are the Indications For Use, cleared by the FDA. FDA 510(k) Number K111517: PharmaJet Stratis Needle-free Injection System: The PharmaJet Stratis Needle-free Injection System is intended to... - October 25, 2011 - PharmaJet, Inc.
Caisson Investment Management Advises Rockspring on Increase of M25 Industrial Weighting
Rockspring Hanover PUT, advised by Caisson Investment Management and represented by CBRE, has purchased the freehold investment of Units E3, E4 and W1, Oliver Close, West Thurrock (UK) from PRUPIM for around £7.0 million at a net initial yield of approximately 9.5%. - October 24, 2011 - Caisson Investment Management
New Mortgage Comparison Resource Announced to Save Borrowers Money
Loans-101 announces the launch of a brand new resource to compare today's home loan programs online at www.mortgagecomparison.net. With interest rates at the lowest levels on record, the time could be right to buy a home or refinance your current mortgage. A mortgage comparison can help you determine which one of today's most popular loan programs is best for your circumstances. - October 23, 2011 - Mortgage Comparison
Oklahoma CCIM Chapter Recognizes New Designees
The Oklahoma CCIM Chapter would like to recognize 2 chapter members who recently earned the Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation from the CCIM Institute, one of the leading commercial real estate associations in the world. Both were pinned at the Institute's National Meeting in Phoenix this month. Congratulations to: Clay Moss, CCIM of Hall Capital Commercial Real Estate and Karyn Dodson, CCIM of BoK Financial. - October 21, 2011 - Oklahoma CCIM Chapter
BNP Paribas Real Estate's Research Shows London’s City and Midtown Office Markets Benefit from Challenging Conditions in West End
Both the City and Midtown office markets in London have seen an increase in activity during the third quarter this year with both areas benefiting from the high rents and a lack of supply of Grade A office accommodation in the West End, according to BNP Paribas Real Estate. - October 21, 2011 - BNP Paribas Real Estate
Greystar Acquires Park Place Apartments
Multifamily Real Estate Company Acquires 500-Unit Apartment Community. - October 19, 2011 - Greystar
Ryan Hill Realty Announces Successful Launch of Third Location in Naperville
Ryan Hill Realty, a leading real estate agency in the suburbs of Chicagoland launched an additional office at 1001 E. Chicago, Naperville, IL on August 24, 2011. Teresa Ryan, Broker and Owner of Ryan Hill Realty addressed the crowd at the event saying, “We are very excited to be here... - October 19, 2011 - Ryan Hill Group
StreetMac Asset Managers Acquire Texas and Oklahoma Malls
StreetMac Asset Managers, LLC, a Northbrook, Illinois-based asset management and financial services firm, announced that an affiliate has purchased the Brazos Mall in Lake Jackson, Texas and the Shawnee Mall in Shawnee, Oklahoma through a joint venture with an affiliate of Stamford,... - October 14, 2011 - StreetMac, LLC
Brett Furman Goes Digital While Many Realtors Remain Analog
In the cutthroat business of real estate sales, many agents remain antiquated in old marketing. From public benches to restaurant placemat advertising, agents continue to market offline in ways that might have worked in the eighties. “Five years ago I realized that newspapers and magazines... - October 14, 2011 - RE/MAX Classic
First Time Foreclosures in the City Reach 2-Year Low in Q3 2011
The number of new scheduled NYC foreclosure auctions was down 69% in Q3 2011 compared to Q3 2010, and was down 33% from Q2 2011. - October 13, 2011 - PropertyShark.com
Greystar to Develop Lakewood Apartments
Greystar is pleased to announce that construction has started on Lakewood Apartments, a three-story, 435-unit Class A garden-style residence in the Lakewood suburb of Dallas, Texas. The community sits on approximately 13.5 acres and will feature craftsman-style architecture, with a combination of... - October 12, 2011 - Greystar
Jackson Cross Oversees Long Term Lease Transaction for LarsonAllen
Jackson Cross Partners, LLC today announced a long term lease between the renowned accounting and consulting firm of LarsonAllen and full-service real estate company Brandywine Realty Trust involving the firm’s relocation to 610 W Germantown Pike in Plymouth Meeting. Jackson Cross Partners... - October 09, 2011 - Jackson Cross Partners, LLC
French Estate Agent Launches Niche Concept to Combat Property Downturn
A new realtor has come up with a novel idea to help people making a lifestyle move to France to get around the financial hurdles. It combines business with pleasure... - October 07, 2011 - Gites a la francaise
The BSC Group Named 2011 Best of Business, Finance, by Readers of Inside Self-Storage Magazine
The BSC Group Announces It Was Named 2011 Best of Business, Finance, by the Readers of Inside Self-Storage Magazine. - October 06, 2011 - The BSC Group, LLC
RWC 2011 Takes Backseat at Bayleys Property Auction
Marketed by Millie Liang, 10 High Street confirms strong demand for Auckland CBD commercial property when sold at auction for $2.7 million at a yield of approx 5.6% - October 05, 2011 - Millie Liang, Commercial Realtor, New Zealand
Jimmy Welch Team Becomes Latest Addition to Keller Williams Realty - Louisville East Office
Agents Nick Peskoe, Jodie Wild join Jimmy Welch as the newest team at Keller Williams Realty - Louisville East Office - September 28, 2011 - Nick Peskoe - Realtor
Carol Jones Realtors Launches New Logo, Campaign
Carol Jones Realtors of the greater Springfield, Missouri region, has launched a rebranding campaign to both rebrand the company as innovative and fresh, and to spread a message of hope in a down housing market. The "Right Now" campaign is aimed at first-time buyers and move-ups, as well as military/VA loan applicants. - September 25, 2011 - Carol Jones Realtors
Kroger Launches Flu Shot Campaign with PharmaJet Needle-free Injection Devices
Kroger will offer the PharmaJet needle-free injection option at over 800 Kroger and The Little Clinics locations nationwide. - September 23, 2011 - PharmaJet, Inc.
Kimpton Hotels and Restaurants Group Secures Green Key Certification for Its Portfolio
Kimpton Hotels and Restaurants Group, a pioneer in the emergence of the boutique hotel industry in the United States, has strengthened its position as a leader in “green” lodging by partnering with Green Key Global. As of September 2011, the Green Key Eco-Rating Program has certified... - September 22, 2011 - Green Key Global
University Scholarship Programme Launched to Support Orphans in Kenya
The First Group Partners with Hanne Howard Fund to Create Life-Changing Opportunities and "Break the Cycle of Poverty" - September 22, 2011 - The First Group
New York City Foreclosures Down 70 Percent from August 2011; Queens and Staten Island Foreclosures Decreased by 80 Percent
The number of new scheduled NYC foreclosure auctions was down 70% in August 2011 compared to August 2010, and was down 7% from July 2011. - September 21, 2011 - PropertyShark.com
Greystar Welcomes New Senior Director of Development
Greystar Real Estate Partners is pleased to announce that Perry Pound has joined the company as Senior Director of Development. In his new role, Perry will be responsible for Greystar’s development activity in Southern California as well as in the Phoenix market. Mr. Pound previously led the... - September 21, 2011 - Greystar
Phill Grove to Speak at Austin Real Estate Networking Club
The REI Maverick, Phill Grove, will be speaking at the Austin Real Estate Networking Club (RENC) this Thursday evening, September 15, at the Norris Conference Center (2525 W Anderson Ln, Austin, TX 78757). Phill Grove will be speaking about how to buy and sell houses in today's post-bubble real estate market. - September 15, 2011 - REI Maverick
The First Group Relocates HQ to Thriving Centre of TECOM, Dubai
New TECOM Location Complete with State-of-the-Art Showroom and Panoramic Views of many of Dubai’s Landmarks and three of The First Group’s Residential Towers. - September 07, 2011 - The First Group
Michael J. Hensley of Guardian Capital Advisors, LLC Receives AIFA™ Designation
Firm Now Able to Assess Compliance to Centre for Fiduciary Excellence, LLC Standards. - September 04, 2011 - Guardian Capital Advisors
UKPB Online Estate Agents Announce the Opening of a Free Advice Centre
In addition to the free valuation service offered, UKPB have opened a free advice centre, open to anyone, not just sellers using their company. The advice can be related to any aspect of house sales. Such as similar historic prices in the area, stamp duty, moving check lists. - September 02, 2011 - UKPB estate agents limited
The BSC Group Arranges $74.6M Financing for 19 Property Portfolio Acquisition
The BSC Group, LLC, a leading commercial real estate financing advisor and provider of debt and equity capital solutions for self-storage owners, announced it arranged $74.6M in financing for a 19-property self-storage portfolio acquisition. - September 01, 2011 - The BSC Group, LLC
Kingstone Properties, LLC, Opens Its Property Management Division in Los Angeles with Big Expectations
Los Angeles based Kingstone Properties, LLC has recently launched a full service Property Management division, in addition to their full service residential and commercial real estate firm. - August 29, 2011 - Kingstone Properties, LLC
UKPB Estate Agents Limited Announce Their Inclusive RICS Valuation Service
UKPB Estate Agents are an online estate agent, charging a fee, but no commission. As part of their service they guarantee that every client will have their valuation done by a home visit from a RICS Surveyor. - August 26, 2011 - UKPB estate agents limited
Dwaine Clarke Writes New Book on How Investors Can Achieve 3X, 4X, Even 5X the of Yield of CD’s, Money Markets, Stocks and Even Bonds Using Investment Real Estate
New book Apartment Building Wealth reveals proven strategies the most successful and wealthiest real estate investors use to out perform financial markets, beat inflation, build wealth and create financial security. - August 25, 2011 - GCT Net Lease
Belize Submarine Tour, Newest Excursion Coming to Belize During 30th Anniversary of Independence
Belize Submarine Tour, the newest excursion and first tourist submarine in Belize, is preparing for its Grand Launch this Fall, which is the 30th Anniversary of Belize’s Independence as a nation state. - August 24, 2011 - Treasure Island Management, Ltd.
Burr Pilger Mayer Doubles Its Walnut Creek Office Footprint
Burr Pilger Mayer (BPM), one of the largest West Coast-based accounting and consulting firms, executed an agreement to lease almost 20,000 square feet (sf) of office space, effectively doubling its Walnut Creek footprint. Beginning December 2011, BPM plans to occupy 2001 North Main Street in Walnut Creek. Alex Grell and Sean Cooley of Cornish & Carey Commercial Newmark Knight Frank’s Walnut Creek office represented BPM in its new lease with landlord Legacy Partners. - August 24, 2011 - Cornish & Carey Commercial Newmark Knight Frank
UKPB Estate Agents Announce Free Online Property Valuation Service
UKPB is a UK online estate agent. - August 23, 2011 - UKPB estate agents limited
New Agent Announcement - Cassandra Rowland - Prudential Florida Realty, Perdido Key, FL
As the newest Realtor living, playing, and working on Perdido Key, FL, Cassandra Rowland is looking forward to putting a fresh start on Perdido Key's real estate needs. Her focus is dedicated to offering superior and advanced technological real estate services to her clients while maintaining a... - August 22, 2011 - Prudential Florida Realty - Cassandra Rowland
Ryan Hill Realty Adds to Its REO Team of Experts to Meet Market Demands
Ryan Hill Realty continues its mission to meet market and customer needs with recent recruitment of experts to its REO division. - August 20, 2011 - Ryan Hill Group
Greystar Announces New Luxury Mid-Rise Community
Greystar Real Estate Partners has been awarded the management of a new luxury development under construction named “The BLVD,” in Dallas, Texas. The five-story, mixed-use mid-rise community is being developed by Prescott Realty Group in partnership with Northwestern Mutual and Apollo... - August 19, 2011 - Greystar
Google Leases Jay Paul Company’s Technology Corners
Google, Inc. has executed a long-term lease agreement to occupy approximately 715,500 square feet (sf) of office space at Jay Paul Company’s Technology Corners campus. This lease represents the Internet giant’s first major lease in Sunnyvale. The property lies immediately adjacent to Motorola Mobility's Moffett Towers property. Cornish & Carey Commercial Newmark Knight Frank Executive Vice President Phil Mahoney represents Jay Paul Company’s Technology Corners property in its leasing engagement. - August 18, 2011 - Cornish & Carey Commercial Newmark Knight Frank
Long Realty Welcomes Karen Barrera to the Tanque Verde Office
Long Realty Company is pleased to welcome experienced associate broker Karen Barrera to the Tanque Verde Office at 6410 E. Tanque Verde Road, Tucson, AZ 85715. “With Long Realty’s technology and resources, I have the support to further my clients’ dreams of owning a home. Helping... - August 18, 2011 - Long Realty
Long Realty Welcomes Pamela and Roger Harlan to River and Campbell Office
Long Realty Company is pleased to welcome back agents Pamela and Roger Harlan to the River and Campbell office at 1890 E. River Road in Tucson, Arizona. “We worked at Long Realty previously, and after going to some other agencies, we found that Long offers the most for us and our clients. It... - August 18, 2011 - Long Realty
Long Realty Welcomes Bryan Murphy to Oro Valley Office
Long Realty Company is pleased to welcome Bryan Murphy to the Oro Valley office at 10445 N. Oracle Rd #121, in Oro Valley, Arizona. “I chose Long Realty because they give the most support to their agents, buyers and sellers. They work hard at building relationships, and that shows in Long... - August 18, 2011 - Long Realty