Yearly Archives: 2012
NAR Protects Realtor® Trademark by Winning Domain Name Challenge
Washington, DC - March 9, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The National Association of Realtors® has won a challenge to the use of its trademark Realtor® in a domain name operated by a former member.
CBRE GROUP, INC. NAMED TOP COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE BRAND FOR THE 11TH STRAIGHT YEAR
Statewide, FL - March 9, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- CBRE Group Inc. (CBRE) today announced that the Company has been named the top global brand in commercial real estate, according to a survey of industry professionals worldwide by The Lipsey Company. ...
HUD SEEKS PUBLIC COMMENT ON RENTAL ASSISTANCE DEMONSTRATION
WASHINGTON, DC - March 9, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Before implementing a new comprehensive tool to preserve public housing and other federally assisted housing, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is seeking public comment beginning today on the Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD). See Federal Register Notice. In addition to the Federal Register notice, HUD has posted guidance – PIH Notice 2012-18 (HA) – with proposed details for RAD’s implementation.
HUD AWARDS $23 MILLION TO TEST NEW ENERGY-SAVING APPROACHES IN OLDER MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS
WASHINGTON, DC - March 9, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- All across the country, owners of aging apartment complexes are looking for ways to reduce their energy consumption and save money. In order to test new and innovative ways to cut energy bills and to finance energy efficiency upgrades in existing multi-family residential properties, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today awarded nearly $23 million to a dozen organizations on the cutting edge of bringing energy-saving solutions to the housing market.
Perseus Books Expands Office at 250 West 57th Street
NEW YORK CITY, NY - March 9, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Perseus Books Group has consolidated its operations in New York City into a single property: 250 West 57th Street, where it has expanded its occupancy from 6,800 square feet to the entire 15th flo...
RE/MAX Greater Atlanta Announces January 2012 Top Performers
Marietta, GA - March 8, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- RE/MAX Greater Atlanta announced its top agents and teams for January 2012. The company, which celebrated 25 years serving metro Atlanta home buyers and sellers, is seeing increased activity in the Atl...
Hanley Investment Group Sells Two Single-Tenant Walgreens Totaling Over $13 Million
IRVINE, CA - March 8, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Hanley Investment Group Real Estate Advisors, one of the most dominant retail investment groups in the western United States and a market leader in the sale of retail properties, announced today Hanley I...
Donald Tillery and Associates join with IDX Broker to present innovative online property search
EUGENE, OR - March 8, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- IDX, Inc. is pleased to welcome the real estate expertise of Donald Tillery & Associates of Pinewood Realty to the growing network of realty professionals dedicated to serving the needs of their cli...
Craig Reger integrates dynamic IDX, Inc. map search onto Keller Williams realty website
EUGENE, OR - March 8, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- IDX, Inc. and Broker Craig Reger have joined forces to present Portland, Oregon home seekers with a unique and informative online real estate search page and website. Castro has adopted IDX Broker softwa...
Quicken Loans and Stewart-Haas Racing Partner to Make One Lucky Fan an Honorary Race...
DETROIT, MI - March 8, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Ever wondered what it would be like to be at the helm of a championship race team? That dream can be a reality thanks to the Quicken Loans “You’re The Boss” Sweepstakes running now until April 30 at www.qlracing.com. Through the sweepstakes, one lucky winner and a guest will get the opportunity to be an honorary “boss” at Stewart-Haas Racing (SHR) – Quicken Loans’ racing partner and home of Ryan Newman and the three-time and reigning NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Tony Stewart.
CampusMBA Accepting Applications for Path to Diversity Scholarships
WASHINGTON, DC - March 8, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- CampusMBA, the award winning education division of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), today announced that it is accepting applications for its Path to Diversity Scholarship Program, which enables industry professionals from diverse backgrounds to advance their professional growth and career development through industry education.
Miller and Davis attend SVN Florida Conference
Florida - March 8, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Brent Miller, CCIM, CPM from Sperry Van Ness - Miller Commercial Real Estate in Salisbury, MD recently attended the Sperry Van Ness “Doin’ Deals” Conference in Florida. Miller and Davis attended the c...
Another Bank Of America Short Sale in Nevada Closed By The Ballen Group Of...
Las Vegas, NV - March 8, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Ballen Group, a top team of Las Vegas Short Sale Specialists under the brokerage Keller Williams Realty Las Vegas has put together a comprehensive Las Vegas Short sale system for sellers. Homeowne...
SENATOR SWEENEY: “WE ARE HEADED IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION”
EAST BRUNSWICK, N.J. - March 8, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The event’s title was “The New Jersey Comeback: Incentives for Attracting and Retaining Jobs and Tenants,” and the picture painted by top public and industry officials was decidedly optim...
hike in investment activity expected IN SECOND HALF to give strong FINISH to 2012
NEW YORK, NY - March 8, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Despite the currently cautious mood in most global property investment markets, a stronger second half of the year is expected with a potential 20% hike in activity levels forecast, driven by increased...
Outer Banks Real Estate Owners Invited to Volunteer at 4th Annual Duck and Wine...
Outer Banks, NC - March 8, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The annual Duck and Wine Festival is back on its fourth year and Outer Banks real estate owners are more than welcome to apply for volunteer posts. Those interested in participating in the event may...
RKF COMPLETES $6.6 MILLION SALE OF RETAIL CONDOMINIUM AT THE YVES IN CHELSEA
NEW YORK, NY - March 8, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- RKF recently completed the $6.6 million sale of the 3,496-square-foot retail condominium at 127 Seventh Ave., located in the Yves, a 14-story residential building located on the southeast corner of 18t...
University of Missouri Declares Intent to Invest in Startup Ventures
Columbia, MO - March 8, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- According to University System Pres. Tim Wolfe, a pair of MU research teams had been recently selected to receive almost $1M in terms of capital. The pair’s choice had resulted from a rigorous review...
Colliers International Closes $8.25 Million Sale of Industrial Multi-Tenant Project in Long Beach,...
Long Beach, CA - March 8, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Colliers International, the third largest global real estate services organization, has completed the sale of a two-building multi-tenant industrial park totaling 121,127 square feet, located at 701-...
The Michaels Organization, LINC Housing Celebrate Grand Opening of Lorena Heights
LOS ANGELES, CA - March 8, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- More than 800 people have already submitted applications to live at Lorena Heights Apartments, a new income-eligible housing community in Boyle Heights that had its official grand opening celebratio...