Real Estate News

Chris Reed of 'Top Shot'

01:11:35 | 06/05/2011 - Source: Air Force Times

Chris Reed talks about growing up with weapons and what went on behind the scenes of 'Top Shot' By Jon R. Anderson - Staff writer Posted : Thursday May 5, 2011 13:19:57 EDT When a Parris Island drill instructor asked the formation of fresh-faced recruits who among them already knew how to shoot a rifle, Marine Pvt.

Office sale highlights buyers' market for commercial real estate

01:11:34 | 06/05/2011 - Source: Business First-Columbus

Those wondering if the region's commercial real estate market has rebounded may want to take a look at the recent sale of a relatively small office building off Bethel Road.

Facing Foreclosure On Your Home? Here's How To Avoid Foreclosure

21:37:23 | 05/05/2011 - Source:

Are you facing foreclosure on your Farr West Utah homes ? You are not alone as many home owners today are struggling to pay their mortgages due to many factors. How To Avoid Foreclosure Through A Short Sale

WSJ Wire: Hawaii's Dramatic And Just Plain Stunning Ohana House

20:56:49 | 05/05/2011 - Source: Curbed

Today, The Wall Street Journal features the stunning Ohana House as their House of the Day.

Do You Need A Buyer's Agent?

18:53:46 | 05/05/2011 - Source:

When buying a home many home buyers choose to enlist the services of a buyer's broker. There are many reasons for this but not all buyer's do use an agent. Read More: Do You Need A Buyer's Agent?

Tolaris Realty Group Expands to Sarasota area, Reports Record Transactions in April

17:49:59 | 05/05/2011 - Source:

LAKE FOREST, Fla. -Tolaris Realty Group, which sells homes throughout Orange, Seminole, Lake and Volusia Counties, has expanded to Sarasota County. Rick Bavec, president of Tolaris Realty Group, said the real estate company located off SR 46 in Lake Forest west of Sanford now employs 22 associates in five counties. Bavec said he expects to see record sales transactions in April.

Condos are bright spot in Seacoast spring real estate figures

17:47:09 | 05/05/2011 - Source: Daily Democrat

April sales of single-family condominium units led a lukewarm Seacoast spring real estate market, according to monthly statistics of the 13 sample Seacoast towns released by the Seacoast Board of Realtors this week.

Crossman & Company Negotiates New and Renewal Leases totaling 6,638 Square Feet in Winter Park

17:21:22 | 05/05/2011 - Source:

ORLANDO, Fla. --- Crossman & Company, one of the largest retail leasing and management firms in the Southeast, recently completed four lease agreements at Aloma Shopping Center and the Shoppes of Aloma in Winter Park. Courtney Kowalchuk, vice president of leasing at Crossman & Company, negotiated all four transactions representing the landlords. Two renewal agreements at Aloma Shopping Center on Aloma Avenue just east of Lakemont Drive included Coast Dental Services, Inc. with a five-year renewal agreement for 2,500 square feet at 2063 Aloma Ave. and H&R Block Eastern Enterprises, Inc. who renewed its lease of 1,800 square feet for three years at 2205 Aloma Avenue. At the Shoppes of Aloma, Kowalchuk negotiated two new three-year leases for 1,169 square feet to Ocean Blue at 2246 Aloma Avenue and Florida Blood Centers, Inc. at 2242 Aloma Avenue About Crossman & Company: Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, Crossman & Company is a commercial real estate brokerage firm that specializes in the retail industry. Currently their portfolio under leasing and/or management exceeds 150 shopping centers throughout the Southeast US. Founded in 1990, Crossman & Company focuses solely on landlord representation and serves clients including Publix, PREIT, and GE. Please visit www.crossmanco.com, or call 407-423-5400 for more information.

Buying Foreclosures Homes In Logan Utah

17:15:22 | 05/05/2011 - Source:

Home owners don't go into foreclosure because they want to. They go into foreclosure due to a hardship which is usually a job loss or major medical bills and loss of income. When a home owner no longer has the income to pay their mortgage, they also no longer have the income to pay for home maintenance. Read More: Buying Logan Foreclosure Properties

NAI Realvest Negotiates New Long Term Lease for 4,800 Square Foot Retail Building

17:05:36 | 05/05/2011 - Source:

MAITLAND, Fla. - NAI Realvest recently negotiated a new long-term lease agreement for the 4,800 square foot retail building at 802 E. Altamonte Drive, west of SR 427 in Altamonte Springs. Robert Blackwell, SIOR principal at the firm who brokered the transaction, said tenant Tampa-based New South Windows leased the space for five years. The landlord is Kin Properties, Inc. of Boca Raton. About NAI Realvest: NAI Realvest in Orlando, covering all of Central Florida, is a fully integrated commercial real estate operating company specializing in brokerage, development, investment, leasing and management, consulting and research services in the U.S. and worldwide. NAI Global is an international commercial real estate network with over 350 offices spanning the globe. Since 1978, clients have built businesses on the power of NAI Global's expanding network. Extensive services include multi-site acquisitions and dispositions, sublease, tenant representation, lease administration and audit, investment services, due diligence and related consulting and advisory services. To learn more, visit www.NAIRealvest.com.

New Spring Home Listings

16:47:16 | 05/05/2011 - Source: Patch.com

And as the weather heats up, so does the home selling season. We've tracked down new listings in Farmington Hills, West Bloomfield and Birmingham to whet your appetite for house hunting.

Closings canceled on some bank-owned homes after court rules against MERS

16:47:15 | 05/05/2011 - Source: Detroit Free Press

Heather Boser of Warren looks on Wednesday from her parents' house after her home was foreclosed three years ago in Warren.

Meritage Homes is offering Three New Floor Plans at Overlook at Lake Louisa in Clermont

16:45:09 | 05/05/2011 - Source:

ORLANDO, Fla. -- Meritage Homes now has three new floor plans available at The Overlook at Lake Louisa on Lake Louisa Rd. off U.S. 27 in Clermont. Brian Kittle, director of sales for Meritage Homes in Orlando, said the new floor plans range from the six-bedroom Kerrville with 4,153 square feet of living area to the Del Rio, with eight bedrooms in 5,107 square feet of living area. Homes at the Overlook at Lake Louisa range in size from priced from $169,990 to $246,990.

Stirling Sotheby's International Realty's Named Sales, Marketing Agents for European Luxury Home

15:44:02 | 05/05/2011 - Source:

ORLANDO, Fla. --- Stirling Sotheby's International Realty was named exclusive sales and marketing agents for a $625,000 European luxury home near the Mission Inn Country Club in Howey-In-The-Hills that cost more than $1 million to build. To view a video of the home and property visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3DJCbV6FBQc Roger Soderstrom, founder and owner of Stirling Sotheby's International Realty, said it took Master Craftsman John Artimovich of Olde Mill Company four years to complete construction of the 4,415 square foot home with five bedrooms, four baths, and one-of-a-kind features that include a secret stairway hidden behind a library bookcase. "This is truly a unique home," Soderstrom said. "Everything in the home was custom built or custom ordered from Europe. We expect it will get a lot of attention from buyers from around the world," he added. International Luxury Home Specialist Michelle Norris listed the home for sale. "The three-story manor home features two fireplaces," Norris said. "The one in the living room is crowned by a 1,100 pound mantle piece," she said. A luxury master suite is located on the ground floor. The den features a copper ceiling. A secondary bedroom features a private reading loft and the living room sports a 20 foot teak ceiling. "Besides being a unique property, this home is an exceptional bargain, it was once listed for $1 million," she said. About Stirling Sotheby's International Realty: Stirling Sotheby's International Realty is affiliated with Sotheby's International Realty, the largest luxury real estate brand in the world. Stirling Sotheby's exclusive services include luxury residential, new homes, commercial, property management, in addition to supporting builders, developers, lenders, and asset managers. The company operates three performance zones which serve all of Central Florida. Visit www.StirlingSIR.com.

Cuhaci & Peterson Architects completed design work on LA Fitness facility in St. Petersburg

14:19:13 | 05/05/2011 - Source:

ORLANDO, Fla. --- With design work completed by Orlando Architects Cuhaci & Peterson, the LA Fitness facility located off 22nd Ave. in St. Petersburg is now opened. The facility is 50,000 square feet, according to Lonnie Peterson, chairman at Cuhaci & Peterson Architects.