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RE/MAX Agents Anticipate Modest Improvement for Metro Chicago Real Estate Market in 2012
What’s ahead for the housing segment of the metropolitan Chicago real estate market in 2012? RE/MAX recently asked a representative sampling of its experienced agents for their assessment of where the market stands today and what the New Year may hold. A sizable majority of those agents... - December 17, 2011 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
Gene Pitzer Joins The Rachel Kendall Team of Keller Williams Realty
Full-Service Real Estate Firm in Raleigh Adds Broker/Buyer Agent with 21 Years of Sales and Management Experience - December 17, 2011 - Rachel Kendall Team
Coldwell Banker Feltrim Launches Program to the Canadian Market
Coldwell Banker Feltrim has launched a program just for Canadian investors. - December 16, 2011 - Coldwell Banker Feltrim
Mary Mastro Named Realtor Member of the Year by Women's Council of Realtors
Keller Williams Agent Honored by WCR Sarasota Chapter - December 16, 2011 - Keller Williams Realty Sarasota-Lakewood Ranch
The Ballen Group, Las Vegas Short Sale Agents, Obtains Bank of America Short Sale Approval in Nevada
The Ballen Group, Las Vegas Short sale Agents uses comprehensive Las Vegas Short Sale System for Las Vegas, Henderson, and North Las Vegas Short Sales leading to Bank of America Short Sale Approval waiving the deficiency for the seller. - December 15, 2011 - Ballen Brands
Tidal Homes Offers Luxurious Holiday Cottages in Northumberland
Luxurious Holiday cottages are being offered at reasonable price in Northumberland by Tidal Homes. - December 15, 2011 - Tidal Homes
New Business Ideas in Real Estate and Top Franchise Opportunity in India
RE/MAX organized a couple of events recently in Western India to educate real estate agents, investors, and those looking for small business ideas or franchise opportunities in real estate in Mumbai, Gujarat and Maharashtra. - December 14, 2011 - RE/MAX MGM
Welsh Team Uses Video to Sell Venice Florida Real Estate
The Welsh Team uses high definition video tours to sell their Venice Florida real estate listings in less time. - December 12, 2011 - Gulf Shores Realty
YOUhome Expands Through Acquisition of Berkeleys Estate Agent, Canford Cliffs, Poole
YOUhome is delighted to announce the expansion of their residential property sales and letting business through the acquisition of Berkeleys, an independent estate agency based in Canford Cliffs, Poole. Berkeleys provides residential estate sales agency services to the Canford Cliffs area, where... - December 10, 2011 - YOUhome
Mary Ann Knell & the Knell Group of Coldwell Banker Honig Bell Named One of America's Top 1,000 Real Estate Professionals/Professional Teams by the Wall Street Journal
The Knell Group, Peoria, Had an Impressive $47,092,750 in Volume Becoming One of Peoria’s Top Professionals - December 10, 2011 - The Knell Group | Coldwell Banker Honig-Bell
RE/MAX Alliance Group Agents Sweep WCR Awards in Bradenton, FL
RE/MAX Agents Recognized by the Manatee Chapter of the Women's Council of REALTORS - December 09, 2011 - RE/MAX Alliance Group
Pre-Construction Sale & 90-Day Delivery Available at Sleepy Hollow in Warren Twp., NJ
Be in a new home in the New Year - Pre-Construction Sale & 90-day delivery available at Sleepy Hollow, a collection of custom estates in Warren Twp., NJ. - December 09, 2011 - Coldwell Banker New Homes
Julie Felsen Joins Redesigned Realty
Redesigned Realty is proud to announce that Julie Felsen has joined Colorado's most innovative real estate companies. - December 08, 2011 - Redesigned Realty
The Ballen Group Launches "Mentorship to Success," a Program for New Nevada Real Estate Agents
Mentorship to Success, a program developed by Richard & Lori Ballen, launched today in Las Vegas. The program helps people get their Nevada Real Estate License and in a real estate training program. - December 08, 2011 - Ballen Brands
RE/MAX Select R.E. Welcomes New Broker
RE/MAX Select Real Estate in Maple Valley, WA welcomes former Windermere Broker, Janey Ullman as the newest member of their sales team. - December 08, 2011 - RE/MAX Select Real Estate
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
RE/MAX Agents Report that Buyers Face New Challenges – and Opportunities – When Applying for Mortgages
In a recent study of RE/MAX agents in northern Illinois, agents reported that although this remains a great time to buy a home due to ample inventory and mortgage interest rates at a historic low, earning approval for mortgage financing has become a longer and more difficult task. Mortgage... - December 07, 2011 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
The John C. Conover Agency Announces "Feed the County" Drive
This month the John C. Conover Agency is launching a Feed the County campaign using their Facebook page. For every new person up to 500 who "likes" the agency’s Facebook page between today and Dec. 31, the John C. Conover Agency will donate $1 toward the FoodBank of Monmouth and... - December 07, 2011 - The John C. Conover Agency
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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