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FIFLEX Partnership with American Trust & Saving Bank
FIFLEX Financial Marketplace, LLC, of Beverly Hills, California has Partnered with American Trust and Savings Bank to Provide Outstanding 401(K) Retirement Plans for Corporate Clients throughout the nation. Samuel J. Tata, J.D., M.B.A., President and Chief Executive Officer of FIFLEX Marketplace,... - April 10, 2010 - FIFLEX Financial Marketplace
Hard Money Bankers, LLC Announces New Interactive Website
New website provides additional resources and information for real estate investors. - April 10, 2010 - Hard Money Bankers
Sustainable Initiatives Help the Environment …and Bottom Line
Sustainability practices in buildings or buildings being developed are no longer chic alternatives; they are quickly becoming part of the fundamentals of real estate. MB Real Estate, a Chicago-based full-service commercial real estate company, is helping to lead the way in sustainability that benefits not only the environment, but also the pocketbooks of building owners and tenants. - April 08, 2010 - MB Real Estate
Bluestone America Enhances Its Legacy Charitable Gifting Program
Bluestone America introduces its Legacy Gifting Program which will provide its products and services which specify in financial strategies, philanthropic programs, and charitable gifting programs utilizing both traditional and alternative funded life insurance products. Bluestone America’s most commonly used programs are The Heritage Plus Program and The Legacy Builder Program. These programs offer clients a favorable new way to donate sizable gifts using life insurance. - April 03, 2010 - Bluestone America Inc.
Bluestone Wealth Management Appointed as Transamerica General Agency
Bluestone Wealth management has been selected by Transamerica as its general agency offering its financial services and products. The agreement will allow Bluestone to underwrite Transamerica’s insurance product line and was selected by Transamerica, in part, because of its existing charitable gifting programs and proprietary trust structures that are well aligned with Transamerica products. - March 27, 2010 - Bluestone America Inc.
Scientific Capital Arranges Financing for Ramada Inn in Phoenix and Econo Lodge in Lexington
Scientific Capital arranges a 2 million SBA 7a loan for the refinance of the Ramada Inn in Phoenix, Arizona. The project was financed at 66% Loan to Value (LTV) and included financing of the Property Improvement Plan required by the franchisor. Scientific Capital also arranges a 750,000 SBA 7a... - March 21, 2010 - Scientific Capital Group, Inc.
Charles Nam Announces Bluestone Wealth Management to be Incorporated as Part of Bluestone Preferred Wealth Center
Charles Nam, CEO of Bluestone America, announces the expansion of the Bluestone Preferred Wealth center to include Wealth Management & Insurance Services. Bluestone Wealth management was created in 2005 and offers financial services utilizing insurance products, asset allocation, alternative investments, and estate planning. - March 19, 2010 - Bluestone America Inc.
Noel Cain Joins the BSC Group as Vice President
The BSC Group, a commercial real estate financing advisory firm, announced Noel Cain has joined the firm as a vice president to help support the company’s recently formed alliance with 1st Service Solutions, a Dallas-based loan restructuring organization. Building upon his previous... - March 18, 2010 - The BSC Group, LLC
Maffia Team Joins Cornish & Carey
Michael Maffia, Putnam Daily and Justin Stark have joined Cornish & Carey Commercial/ONCOR International to form the new C&C Leased Investment Group – Maffia Team. The Group will be based in the San Francisco office and led by Michael Maffia, one of the top leased investment brokers in the country. The C&C Leased Investment Group – Maffia Team is a new addition to the C&C Investment Sales Platform led by President Erik Doyle. - March 11, 2010 - Cornish & Carey Commercial Newmark Knight Frank
Cornish & Carey Expands Into the North Bay with Two New Offices
Cornish & Carey Commercial expanded for the first time into the North Bay region with the establishment of two new offices in Larkspur and Santa Rosa, completing C&C’s Northern California footprint. Senior Vice President Haden Ongaro will manage both offices. C&C selected 20 new agents to staff the offices. - March 10, 2010 - Cornish & Carey Commercial Newmark Knight Frank
Bluestone America’s CEO, Charles Nam, Announces the Opening of Bluestone Holdings as Its Commercial Real Estate Brokerage Unit
Charles Nam anounces the opening of the Bluestone Holdings New Commercial Brokerage division to be part of the Bluestone Preferred Wealth Center. - March 09, 2010 - Bluestone America Inc.
Jackson Hewitt Tax Service® Cites Five Most Important Tax Law Changes for 2010
Each year, taxpayers leave money on the table by failing to claim deductions and credits available to them when filing their annual tax returns. The Silver Spring, MD Jackson Hewitt Tax Service® office highlight the five most important tax law changes for 2010. “Many taxpayers are not... - March 02, 2010 - Jackson Hewitt Tax Service - Four Corners
Charles Dargan Appointed as CFO of Bluestone America
The appointment of Charles Dargan as CFO of Blusetone America was announced today. Mr. Dargan will head up management of all financial structures including accounting, finance, investment planning, mergers and acquisitions and structured debt instrument planning. Mr. Dargan brings a wealth of banking experience, most notably as banking director of Seidler Companies Inc. - February 27, 2010 - Bluestone America Inc.
William Soady Appointed as President of Bluestone America
William Soady has been appointed President of Bluestone America to provide additional project funding for asset based projects using high securitization methods. Mr. Soady brings over 30 years of experience working with Fortune 500 companies as well as other areas of finance and asset management including commercial real estate, insurance & annuities, banking & lending, management and marketing. - February 27, 2010 - Bluestone America Inc.
BSC Group Forms Alliance with 1st Service Solutions to Support Self Storage Property Owners and Investors
The BSC Group, a commercial real estate financing advisory firm that specializes in the self-storage industry, announced it formed a marketing alliance with 1st Service Solutions, Inc. to exclusively promote their loan restructuring services to storage owners and investors nationwide. Based in... - February 27, 2010 - The BSC Group, LLC
Bluestone America Will Provide Longevity Asset Backed Global Bond Offering
Bluestone America launches its Longevity Asset backed global bond offering. It is an innovative approach to funding and securitizing asset based projects in a variety of new ways in both, foreign and domestic markets. The Longevity based Asset is the debt servicing component used; it is uninvolved in any speculative or derivative factors and is a 144A SEC registered corporate debt offering. - February 25, 2010 - Bluestone America Inc.
Bluestone America Announces the Offering of Its Preferred Wealth PPM
Bluestone America announces its Preferred Wealth PPM which offers instruments to ensure high ratio securitization of debt. The initial strategy of the new PPM is to buy and hold through maturity of US based portfolios called Longevity Assets. The PPM will be offered through two different debt instruments. - February 25, 2010 - Bluestone America Inc.
Bluestone America Opens Preferred Wealth Center
It is a great pleasure to announce the opening of the Bluestone Preferred Wealth Center, specializing in asset management, securitization, alternative funding, new asset class. The center also specializes in risk management, portfolio review, as well funding strategies for commercial real estate projects in both, long and short term. - February 25, 2010 - Bluestone America Inc.
Green Finance Training Helps Real Estate Professionals Win More Green
Galley Eco Capital announced the launch of the Competitive Edge series of green finance classes, the first ever green finance education series created especially for real estate professionals. The San Francisco classes will address the critical shortage of professionals with skills to help real estate investors to build and invest in higher value green properties. - February 16, 2010 - Galley Eco Capital
Premier Apartment Advisors Team Joins Cornish & Carey
C&C has significantly expanded its multi-family investment services group by adding the brokerage team from Premier Apartment Advisors. Richard Knutson, John Leyvas, Jay Cross, Stephen Pagones, Mike Pagones and Anthony Pappageorge will be based in C&C’s Oakland office and Vince McCarrie will be based in C&C’s Santa Clara office. This team joins industry veteran Keith Suddjian, senior vice president in C&C’s Palo Alto office, who together comprise C&C’s Apartment Advisors. - February 03, 2010 - Cornish & Carey Commercial Newmark Knight Frank
The Corvus Group Forms Troubled Asset Advisory Group
The Corvus Group, a Washington, D.C.-area firm with nearly $10 billion of real estate assets under management from failed banks, announced it has formed a Troubled Asset Advisory Group (Corvus TAAG). Chicago-based Corvus TAAG provides specialized staffing and analytical/advisory services to... - February 01, 2010 - The Corvus Group
Silver Spring, Four Corners Jackson Hewitt® Offers Tips for Choosing a Tax Preparer
With the 2010 tax filing season underway, many Silver Spring taxpayers may be wondering where to turn for help in filing their annual tax returns. - February 01, 2010 - Jackson Hewitt Tax Service - Four Corners
Wall Street Funding Group Commercial Offers Deal Structuring for Businesses in Search of Funding
Wall Street Funding Group, Inc. (WSFG), a privately-owned mortgage company originally founded in 2004 by Gavin Susman, has undergone a major expansion with the establishment of a “Commercial” division. - January 31, 2010 - Wall Street Funding Group
Two Stiles Buildings Receive EPA's National ENERGY STAR Rating
SunTrust International Center and 800 Brickell Reflect Stiles’ “Green” Commitment. - January 30, 2010 - Stiles
Jackson Hewitt® Four Corner Office Asks: Want a Tax Refund Fast?
Filing and Refund Delivery Options Can Help. IRS e-file, W-2 Download Help Tax Filers Expecting a Refund. - January 22, 2010 - Jackson Hewitt Tax Service - Four Corners
Franklin Templeton Leases 80,448 Square Feet at Stiles' 300 Las Olas Place
Franklin Templeton to occupy Stiles' former headquarters in one of 2009's largest commercial real estate deals in Fort Lauderdale. - January 14, 2010 - Stiles
Jackson Hewitt Provides Vital Tax Benefit Information for Unemployed Taxpayers in the Silver Spring Area
New Tax Benefit Exempts the First $2,400 of Unemployment Compensation from Taxable Income. - January 11, 2010 - Jackson Hewitt Tax Service - Four Corners
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
Hard Money NYC Closes a $160,000 Bridge Loan in Just 4 Days
Hard Money NYC (www.hardmoneynyc.com), a private money lender specializing in commercial real estate financing, announced that it has closed a short term loan on a mixed use property in Bronx, New York in just 4 days. The borrower had felt the effects of the bad economy all year round, and was in... - December 15, 2009 - Hard Money NYC
Global Asset Clearinghouse LLC Receives 2009 Best of Business Award
Small Business Commerce Association’s Award Honors the Achievement Global Asset Clearinghouse LLC has been selected for the 2009 Best of Business Award in the Business services category by the Small Business Commerce Association (SBCA). The Small Business Commerce Association (SBCA) is... - December 08, 2009 - Global Asset Clearinghouse LLC
CommercialDeals.com – a Commercial Real Estate Finance Resource
Introducing www.CommercialDeals.com, a free commercial real estate finance resource connecting borrowers, intermediaries and lenders for debt/equity financing. - November 17, 2009 - LopinYukelis Corp.
Commercial Real Estate Finance Veterans Form The BSC Group
Several senior executives formerly allied with Chicago’s Beacon Realty Capital have opened The BSC Group, a commercial real estate investment advisory services firm. Based in Chicago, The BSC Group offers financial and loan advisory, workout, loan assumption and mortgage brokerage solutions to owners and investors of every commercial real estate property type, with a special emphasis on the self-storage market. - November 12, 2009 - The BSC Group, LLC
Cornish & Carey Welcomes Veteran Investment Broker Russ Sherman
Russ Sherman has joined Cornish & Carey Commercial/ONCOR International as senior vice president of the firm. He will be a part of the investment brokerage team and be based in the firm’s San Francisco office. Russ brings to C&C nearly 35 years of commercial real estate experience, most recently as senior director of Cushman & Wakefield's Capital Markets Group. - November 11, 2009 - Cornish & Carey Commercial Newmark Knight Frank
Cornish & Carey Welcomes Allison Gorelick to Investment Team
Allison Gorelick has joined Cornish & Carey Commercial/ONCOR International as vice president of the firm. Mrs. Gorelick, a LEED AP-certified and Chartered Financial Analyst, brings to C&C more than 15 years of development and financial leadership experience. She joins C&C President Erik Doyle’s investment team and will be based in the firm’s San Francisco office. - November 11, 2009 - Cornish & Carey Commercial Newmark Knight Frank
Scientific Capital Arranges a 3 Million SBA 504 Loan for the Acquisition of a Comfort Inn in Virginia
Scientific Capital Group arranges a 3 MM SBA 504 loan for the acquisition of a Comfort Inn in Virginia. The project was financed as 80% Loan to Cost (LTC) with the first position financing through an FDIC lender and the 2nd position loan through the SBA. Previously the 504 loans could be used for... - October 22, 2009 - Scientific Capital Group, Inc.
Richard Cathey, President and CEO of American Pride Bank, Elected to Community Bankers Association of Georgia Board of Directors
Richard Cathey, President and CEO of Macon, Georgia-based financial institute American Pride Bank, is elected to a one year term as Member at Large for the Community Bankers Association of Georgia. - October 15, 2009 - American Pride Bank
American Pride Bank Presents Donation to Wesleyan College
American Pride Bank donates $500.00 to Wesleyan College. American Pride Bank has locations in Macon, Georgia and Warner Robins, Georgia. Wesleyan College is located in Macon, Georgia. - September 13, 2009 - American Pride Bank
American Pride Bank Presents Resolution to Past Chairman of the Board
American Pride Bank is a full service bank offering commercial banking and personal banking. American Pride Bank created a Resolution in August 2009 to honor a former Chairman of the Board. - September 04, 2009 - American Pride Bank
RealUp.com Announces UpLand Group, Inc. as Its Newest Listing Partner
UpLand Group, Inc. makes its commercial property listings available on www.RealUp.com - August 30, 2009 - RealUp.com
American Flatbread Company Arrives in the Pearl District
ConoverBond Development, a regional leader in new and historic property development, today announced the signing of American Flatbread Company to lease space in the General Automotive Building, located in the Park Blocks in the heart of the Pearl District of Portland. The building features a... - August 15, 2009 - ConoverBond
Royal Commercial Capital Announces Alternative Financing Options as Banks Retreat
As United States banks retreat from commercial lending, Royal Commercial Capital founder and President Anthony Pierpont announces that it his company is taking proactive steps to provide alternative financing to its commercial real estate clients all over the United States. With banks requiring... - August 02, 2009 - Royal Commercial Capital
Winkworth Agents Report Record Month for House Sales, Despite Downturn
The green shoots of recovery in the housing market that started to appear this spring have blossomed into record house sales in some regions, according to Winkworth Estate Agents. - July 26, 2009 - Winkworth St John's Wood
Macallan Construction to Build Johnston County Hospice
Macallan Construction will begin construction on the Johnston County Hospice this month. - July 16, 2009 - Macallan Construction
Trinity Partners "Buy and Hold" Charitable Bargain Sale - Case Study
Trinity Partners offers an alternative sale leaseback solution to companies owning highly appreciated commercial real estate. Corporations can generate much needed cash currently tied up in their real estate holdings. Corporations can receive a greater "net cash" return vs. selling the property as an all cash deal. - July 11, 2009 - Trinity Partners Corporate Acquisitions, Inc.
Retail, Shopping Center and Office Financing Available
With the CMBS executions dissolved, for owners of Retail properties, Shopping Centers and Office buildings do not have to give their properties up or declare bankruptcy because of the inability to refinance. Securitized has the financing available to get through these times. - July 02, 2009 - Securitized Commercial Funding, LLC
Owner Occupied Business Loans Are Funding
With banks still witholding real estate capital, more and more owners are entrusting Securitized to close their loans. - July 02, 2009 - Securitized Commercial Funding, LLC
St John’s Wood Housing Market Best for Six Months, According to Winkworth Estate Agents (St John’s Wood)
Winkworth estate agents in St John’s Wood has reported their best month for six months in terms of enquiries and sales. - June 29, 2009 - Winkworth St John's Wood
Gridley Medical Building is Complete
In tough economic climates, medical practices can still thrive. The development of team of Dennis J Lynch PA and Sunderland Associates has completed the Gridley Medical Building in Naples, Florida. Its success will grow though a concept of "tenant as a partner ownership." This commercial development was modeled after a successful ownership arrangement of another building built in 2000, called the Brennan Medical Building. - June 27, 2009 - Dennis J Lynch PA and Associates
RealUp.com to Display Hart Corporation’s Property Listings
Hart Corporation has signed with RealUp to make its industrial real estate listings available on www.RealUp.com - June 24, 2009 - RealUp.com
Macallan Construction Awarded Contract for Which Wich Sandwhich Shop
Macallan Construction has been chosen to complete the upfit for this new sandwich shop on Lake Boone Trail. - June 17, 2009 - Macallan Construction