News: Real Estate

Real Estate Industry News, including SFR and Commercial Development

In Iowa, Miller-Valentine Group Welcomes Senator Chuck Grassley at Grand Opening of Meadow Vista Parkside

ALTOONA, Iowa /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Miller-Valentine Group today announced the grand opening of Altoona's most desirable affordable housing development, Meadow Vista Communities. The ceremony will be held on Friday, August 9, 2013. A pre-event reception will start at 2:30 p.m. and the Grand Opening Event will start at 3:30 p.m.

DataQuick Collateral Validation Solution integrated with Global DMS SaaS

LANSDALE, Pa. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Global DMS, the leading provider of SaaS compliant valuation management software for the mortgage industry, announced that its valuation management software is integrated with DataQuick, a provider of advanced real estate information solutions powered by data, analytics and decisioning.

Edgewood Partners Insurance Center launches Denver office and welcomes Brokers Kathleen Felderman and Jonathan Griffiths

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- Edgewood Partners Insurance Center (EPIC), a retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage, announced today that brokers Kathleen Felderman and Jonathan Griffiths have joined the firm. Felderman, who has received national recognition as a Real Estate industry Power Broker in 2008, 2010, and 2011 joins EPIC as national real estate practice leader and managing principal.

Catastrophe Risk Modeling and Consulting Services from WTCI Expanded for Insurance Trade

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- WTCI (Wholesale Trading Co-Op Insurance Services, LLC) today announced that it has enhanced its Catastrophe Risk Modeling and Consulting Services. WTCI has added Risk Management Solutions catastrophe modeling software to the foundation of its risk modeling services and solutions. In addition, Bruce Norris, a WTCI director, recently enhanced his personal consulting capabilities by earning the Certified Catastrophe Modeler (CCM) designation from the AIR Institute.

Biscayne Bay to begin marketing Palm Beach County, Florida based properties to its strong base of Brazilian Investors

MIAMI, Fla. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS May 13, 2013: Biscayne Bay, an international broker headquartered in Sao Paulo, Brazil, announced its intention to expand its real estate activity to include Palm Beach County, starting today. According to a recent study by the Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce, Brazilians were responsible for approximately 15 percent of all real estate transactions in South Florida over 2011 and 2012.

HVS Capital Corp to sell Sioux City Hotel and Conference Center near the new $118.5 million Hard Rock Casino

SIOUX CITY, Iowa /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS May 2, 2013: HVS Capital Corp (HVSCC) has been exclusively appointed to sell the Sioux City Hotel and Conference Center in Sioux City, Iowa, a 193-room hotel connected by skyway to the Convention Center and Mercy Medical Center. The property is 12 stories tall and includes 13,300 square feet of meeting space, featuring the best views in town from its top floor ballroom.

Interthinx 2012 Mortgage Fraud Risk Report, Shows Seven of Top 10 Riskiest States for Mortgage Fraud Located on East Coast

AGOURA HILLS, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS Apr 25, 2013: Interthinx, a Verisk Analytics, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRSK) subsidiary, and a leading provider of comprehensive risk mitigation solutions for the financial services industry, has released its annual Mortgage Fraud Risk Report, a report covering data and trends based on analysis of loan applications processed in 2012 by the Interthinx FraudGUARD(R) system.

Titan Lenders Corp now offers Platinum Data Solution's RealView automated underwriting appraisal tool

DENVER, Colo. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS Apr 11, 2013: Mortgage fulfillment outsource services expert Titan Lenders Corp. (Titan) now offers Platinum Data Solution's RealView(TM) automated underwriting appraisal tool to its growing clientele of mortgage lenders and related residential finance service providers, including servicers, investors and state housing finance agencies.

Marketing Program for Brokers and REALTORS launched by United Wholesale Mortgage

TROY, Mich. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS Apr 9, 2013: United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM), the fourth largest wholesale mortgage lender in the U.S., today announced it has launched a free Web portal that enables brokers they work with to produce customized flyers, with options geared towards also marketing to borrowers and REALTORS(R).

Barski-Katinsky Real Estate's Virtual Open Houses Help South Jersey Homebuyers Get a 360-degree Tour Online

COLLINGSWOOD, N.J. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS Apr 5, 2013: According to a recent study, 78 percent of homebuyers begin their search online. With ever-improving technology, this number is growing rapidly. Barski-Katinsky Real Estate, a tech driven, South Jersey real estate company, focused on creating an outside the box approach to buying and selling real estate, announces the recent launch of its Virtual Open House platform.

HVS Capital Corp exclusively appointed to sell the Lodge and Spa at Breckenridge

BRECKENRIDGE, Colo. /eNewsChannels/ -- HVS Capital Corp has been exclusively appointed to sell the Lodge and Spa at Breckenridge in Colorado, a 45-room Lodge that has been lauded by Conde Nast, Expedia and Fodor's. The Lodge features one of the best views in Breckenridge and has convenient access to the historic downtown and ski resort.

Citivest Inc. Breaks New Investment Property Record with Purchase of One Thousand Single Family Residences

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- Citivest Inc., a leading full service real estate investment firm, announces that it has recently purchased its one thousandth single family residence (SFR) for its 'short term flip' and long term rental property investment programs.

Sterling McGregor joins Dealpoint Merrill to manage real estate portfolio, structuring and implement securities investment offerings

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- Dealpoint Merrill (a subsidiary of The Merrill Group of Companies), a regional owner and operator of value added adaptive reuse properties, retail conversions and investments, is proud to announce Sterling McGregor has joined the company as Co-Founder and Chief Investment Officer.

PCM of California, an Associa company, announce that 8 employees and 9 volunteers nominated for Orange County Excellence in Community Awards

LAKE FOREST, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- PCM of California, Inc., an Associa company, announced today that 8 employees as well as 9 volunteers in company-managed communities have been nominated for 'Orange County Excellence in Community' Awards presented by the Orange County Chapter of the Community Associations Institute (CAIOC).

Carolina One and the Historic Charleston Group announced this week the launch of Charleston Buyers Guide for South Carolina homes

CHARLESTON, S.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- Carolina One and the Historic Charleston Group announced this week the launch of a new website, 'Charleston Buyers Guide,' that promises to deliver valuable and practical information to buyers in the Charleston, South Carolina real estate market.

Annual 2013 Southern Secondary Market Conference announced by The Texas Mortgage Bankers Association

AUSTIN, Texas /eNewsChannels/ -- The Texas Mortgage Bankers Association (TMBA) today announced that its annual Southern Secondary Market Conference - dubbed 'Connections Focused on Your Future' - will be held at the Marriott Woodlands Waterway Hotel and Convention Center in Houston, Texas on February 12-14, 2013.

Nine Georgia Business Brokers Named to GABB Million Dollar Club with $40 Million Sold in 2012

ATLANTA, Ga., /eNewsChannels/ -- Nine members of the Georgia Association of Business Brokers (GABB) helped entrepreneurs buy and sell more than $40 million worth of small and medium businesses in 2012. 'The Georgia market for buying and selling businesses remains strong with a large number of buyers with the financial ability to make significant purchases,' said GABB's 2013 President Matt Slappey.

Greatest Boom Ever Releases iPhone App

CALGARY, Alberta, Canada (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Greatest Boom Ever (greatestboomever.com) has released an iPhone App of its popular real estate and investing information site. “This new iPhone App allows investors to check information contained on the website www.greatestboomever.com in the most accommodating fashion possible via their smartphone,” comments Joe Iannuzzi, President and CEO. He adds, [...]

DJV Murphy considered current market conditions as the backdrop to his latest book 'So You Want To Be A Landlord'

CALIFON, N.J. /eNewsChannels/ -- With the real estate market in flux and money for property investment tight as a drum, this might not be the best time to publish a book on property investment or on how to be a landlord. Author DJV Murphy considered the current market conditions as the backdrop to his latest book 'So You Want To Be A Landlord: Tales From The Crypt' (ISBN: 9781461087014).

PCM of California Inc to Manage New Providence Community HOA in San Clemente

MISSION VIEJO, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- PCM of California, Inc. (PCM), an Associa company, announced today that it has acquired management duties of San Clemente's New Providence Community Association, effective December 1. The 225-home community is the sixth to be added to PCM's Orange County management portfolio in recent months. PCM now manages 6 associations in the city of San Clemente.

VLP Law Group LLP announces expansion of its real estate practice, adds Tarun Chandran as a partner based in Chicago

PALO ALTO, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- VLP Law Group LLP is pleased to announce the expansion of its real estate practice with the addition of Tarun Chandran, who joins as a partner based in Chicago. Mr. Chandran brings considerable experience in commercial real estate and real estate finance transactions to VLP.

Realty AZ Central is now accepting real estate agent nominations for their 2013 'Best of the Best' guaranteed agent network

PHOENIX, Ariz. /eNewsChannels/ -- Realty AZ Central is currently seeking nominees for their 2013 'Best of the Best' real estate agent directory. The company features local market experts that have been nominated by the public and who agree to adhere to Realty AZ Central's standards of excellence.

Mission Viejo Highland Park Community to be managed by PCM of California, Inc.

MISSION VIEJO, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- PCM of California, Inc. (PCM), an Associa company, announced today that it has assumed management of Mission Viejo's Highland Park Homeowners' Association, effective November 1. The 208-home community is the fifth to be added to PCM's Orange County management portfolio in recent months. PCM now manages 18 associations in the city of Mission Viejo.

Associa's PCM of California, Inc. Employee-driven Fundraisers benefit United Way, and Those in Need This Holiday

LAKE FOREST, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- Donny Disbro, chief executive officer of PCM of California, Inc. (PCM), an Associa company, announced today that company employees raised more than $16,230 during a series of charitable fundraisers over the past several weeks.

Greatest Boom Ever: new Alberta Real Estate Website Empowers Investors Worldwide Via Unbiased Property Research

CALGARY, Alberta /eNewsChannels/ -- Joe Iannuzzi, founder and CEO of Greatest Boom Ever. always had an interest in the 'unbiased economic fundamentals' of real estate. Why is a market good? Why is a market bad? So, he began his research and this educational real estate portal was born.