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Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® Names ReadyChat as Preferred Provider
May 18, 2012 Posted by RealEstateRama
CHICAGO, IL – May 18, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® has named ReadyChat a preferred service provider, presenting the company’s website chat services to its global network of over 500 top real estate firms through LeadingRE’s Solutions Group program.
Building Trust and Sharing Expertise: The Urban Land Institute Selects Recipient of 2012 ULI Apgar Urban Land Award
May 18, 2012 Posted by RealEstateRama
WASHINGTON, DC – May 18, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — In recognizing excellence in the practice of sharing knowledge and expertise within the land use and real estate industry, the Urban Land Institute (ULI) has announced the winner of the 2012 ULI Apgar Urban Land Award.
Real Estate Investment, Development Potential of China’s Inland Cities Is On the Rise: ULI’s Mainland China Real Estate Markets 2012 Sees Trend Away From Some Major Coastal Cities
May 18, 2012 Posted by RealEstateRama
BEIJING – May 18, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — China’s emerging inland cities such as Chengdu, Wuhan, Xi’an, and Changsha are gaining attention for real estate investment and development opportunities, a trend that suggests a pullback from some of China’s mature coastal markets that are perceived as overbuilt, according to a new report released today from the Urban Land Institute (ULI)
NAI Capital Hand Picks New Brokers to Join Its Team
May 18, 2012 Posted by RealEstateRama
Encino, CA – May 18, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — NAI Capital, a full service commercial real estate brokerage headquartered in Encino, California announced the expansion of its brokerage firm throughout its Southern California offices. As 2012 gains momentum, NAI Capital welcomes five more brokers in the first quarter, and the influx of business emerging in these markets.
NAI Capital’s Ventura Office Leases Double office Deals in the Topa Financial Plaza
May 18, 2012 Posted by RealEstateRama
OXNARD, CA – May 18, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — Bill Kiefer and Steve Doll from NAI Capital’s Ventura County office represented the Landlord, Topa Financial Plaza, in two separate lease transactions consisting of a 4,868 SF and 5,984 SF office suites located at the Topa Financial Plaza at 300 Esplanade Drive to the Tenant, Rabobank. The combined value of the lease transactions was over $2.3 million.
Urban Land Institute Asia Pacific’s Real Estate Summit, “Shaping Sustainable Urban Growth,” To Explore All Facets Of Creating Thriving, Competitive Cities
May 17, 2012 Posted by RealEstateRama
BEIJING – May 17, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — More than 300 of the world’s foremost real estate and land use leaders have assembled this week in Beijing for the Urban Land Institute’s first-ever real estate summit in mainland China. ULI is a global research and education organization dedicated to responsible land use and creating thriving communities worldwide. Founded in 1936, the institute has nearly 30,000 members around the globe, including more than 700 in the Asia Pacific region.
Coalition to Improve Construction Industry Continues to Grow – NHCA Joins ConsensusDocs as the 36th Member
May 17, 2012 Posted by RealEstateRama
Washington, D.C. – May 17, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — ConsensusDocs announces today that the National Hispanic Construction Association (NHCA) joined the coalition, becoming the 36th member of this unique coalition that produces best practice contracts for the design and construction industry
Architecture Billings Index Reverts to Negative Territory
May 16, 2012 Posted by RealEstateRama
Washington, D.C. – May 16, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — After five months of positive readings, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) has fallen into negative terrain. As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the ABI reflects the approximate nine to twelve month lag time between architecture billings and construction spending. The American Institute of Architects (AIA) reported the April ABI score was 48.4, following a mark of 50.4 in March. This score reflects a decrease in demand for design services (any score above 50 indicates an increase in billings). The new projects inquiry index was 54.4, down from mark of 56.6 the previous month.
Quicken Loans Mortgage Services Rapidly Expands Presence in Charlotte – Doubling Office Space in City
May 16, 2012 Posted by RealEstateRama
CHARLOTTE, – May 16, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — Quicken Loans Mortgage Services (QLMS), a division of Quicken Loans Inc., the nation’s largest online lender, today announced plans to add more than 75 team members by the end of 2012 to support its growing business needs.
Homelessness stems from a lack of affordable housing. Increasing rents, destruction of traditional low-income housing, and cuts in federal housing programs threaten affordable housing with extinction.
May 16, 2012 Posted by RealEstateRama
WASHINGTON, D.C. – May 16, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — The foreclosure and economic crisis significantly increased homelessness and the number of families at risk of homelessness in cities and counties across the nation.
RE/MAX Reports Rising Sales, Stabilizing Home Prices Were Hallmarks of April Activity
May 16, 2012 Posted by RealEstateRama
CHICAGO, IL – May 16, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — April home sales activity in the metropolitan Chicago real estate market was characterized by rising sales and firmer home prices, according to an analysis by RE/MAX. Combined sales of attached and detached homes in the seven-county metro market totaled 6,771 units in April, which compares to 6,501 units sold in the previous month and 5,713 in April 2011. These represent increases of 4.2 percent and 18.5 percent respectively.
AGREE REALTY ANNOUNCES VENICE, FLORIDA DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
May 15, 2012 Posted by RealEstateRama
FARMINGTON HILLS, MI – May 15, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — Agree Realty Corporation (NYSE: ADC) today announced that it has acquired the southeast corner of Indian Avenue and S. Tamiami Trail and will ground lease the parcel to JPMorgan Chase. The Company and Chase have previously executed a twenty-year ground lease. Chase intends to construct a retail bank branch on the site.
Nationwide 2K Event Will Support Homeless Veterans and Promote Employee Wellness
May 15, 2012 Posted by RealEstateRama
WASHINGTON, Dc – May 15, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — The Department of Veterans Affairs is once again hosting a nationwide 2K “Walk and Roll” event at more than 130 VA facilities on May 16 to coincide with National Employee Health and Fitness Day. The event will also encourage employee and local community support of homeless Veterans.
Bright Realty Brokers Deal for Anytime Fitness
May 15, 2012 Posted by RealEstateRama
Dallas, TX – May 15, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — Bright Realty brokered the sale of one acre in Greenville for a free-standing Anytime Fitness. The 5,000 square foot facility will be built on Joe Ramsey Blvd. A franchisee purchased the land with Britton Lankford of Bright Realty representing the buyer and Ray Howell of Ray Howell & Associates representing the seller
NAIOP Forecast: Industrial Space Demand
May 14, 2012 Posted by RealEstateRama
Washington, D.C. – May 14, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — The NAIOP Research Foundation today released the Industrial Space Demand Forecast, the sixth forecast from a model that analyzes important economic factors and net absorption data to predict future demand for industrial real estate
RE/MAX Signature’s ‘The Don Bell Sells Team’ Marks Success in 2011
May 10, 2012 Posted by RealEstateRama
Daytona Beach Shores, FL – May 10, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — RE/MAX Signature’s top-producing real estate team, The Don Bell Sells Team, had an outstanding year in 2011 and was recently named the No. 20 team for the entire RE/MAX Florida Region.
JOHNSON OPENING STATEMENT ON MORTGAGE REFINANCING HEARING
May 8, 2012 Posted by RealEstateRama
WASHINGTON, DC – May 8, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — Today, Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Johnson (D-SD) held a hearing entitled “Expanding Refinancing Opportunities to Improve the Housing Market.” The Committee heard from HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan, discussed the state of the housing market and explored potential legislative and regulatory options to help responsible homeowners refinance their mortgages and avoid foreclosure.
CONSTRUCTION EMPLOYMENT REMAINS NEARLY FLAT IN APRIL BUT RISES 1.1 PERCENT FROM A YEAR AGO; UNEMPLOYMENT RATE FALLS TO 14.5 PERCENT, A FOUR-YEAR LOW
May 7, 2012 Posted by RealEstateRama
WASHINGTON, D.C. – May 7, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — The construction industry lost 2,000 jobs in April, following similar declines of 3,000 in March and 1,000 in February, but still added 63,000 jobs over the past year as the industry unemployment rate shrank to 14.5 percent—the lowest April level in four years, according to an analysis of new federal employment data released today by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials said that lack of long-term federal highway and transit funding, along with other infrastructure budget cuts, threatens to limit construction job growth.
RKF OPENS CHICAGO OFFICE AS THE RETAIL LEASING, INVESTMENT SALES AND CONSULTING SERVICES FIRM CONTINUES EXPANSION INTO KEY URBAN U.S. MARKETS
May 7, 2012 Posted by RealEstateRama
NEW YORK, NY – May 7, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — RKF, the country’s leading independent real estate firm specializing in retail leasing, investment sales and consulting services, has announced the opening of a Chicago office as part of its ongoing expansion into key urban markets nationwide. This is the firm’s seventh office; others include its New York headquarters, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami, Northern New Jersey, and San Francisco.
DataQuick Launches Valuation Tool to Optimize Portfolio Risk Management Decisions
May 7, 2012 Posted by RealEstateRama
SAN DIEGO – May 7, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — As portfolio risk managers diligently work to correctly assess default and loss severity risk, they need intelligence that goes beyond simple property values. San Diego-based DataQuick, a provider of advanced real estate information solutions powered by data, analytics and decisioning, has released CMV-Portfolio, a flexible automated valuation tool that uses confidence scores and configurable business rules to optimize portfolio risk management decisions
