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Washington, D.C. - February 5, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- HBI, a national leader in career training for the building industry, today announced the appointment of David Pressly, president of Pressly Development Company, Inc. of Statesville, N.C., as chairman of its Board of Trustees.

Atlanta, GA - February 5, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Cushman & Wakefield’s Atlanta office announced today that its Equity Debt & Structured Finance team arranged $78.5 million of acquisition financing for The Keith Corporation Industrial Portfolio on behalf of a joint venture between Schmier & Feurring Properties, Inc., L&J Schmier Management and Investment Company and Independencia Asset Management LLC.

Washington, DC and San Francisco - February 5, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- NeighborWorks America, a national non-profit organization which creates opportunities for people to live in affordable homes and improve their lives, and Wells Fargo, one of America’s leading financial services companies, today marked the one-year anniversary of its NeighborhoodLIFTSM and CityLIFTSM programs by announcing the efforts have helped 1,624 moderate income buyers purchase homes with the help of homebuyer education training and $27 million of down payment assistance grants. In addition, 460 applicants have a contract to purchase a home through the programs with the help of nearly $8 million for down payment assistance. More than $64 million remains available for down payment assistance grants through LIFT programs in participating housing markets

WASHINGTON, D.C. - February 5, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- A torched office building injures seven firefighters; a nose doctor buys a yacht with insurance money from damaging and worthless surgeries; cohorts cut off a mentally disabled man’s hand for an insurance payout.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - February 5, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Nina Hatvany, the top individual residential real estate agent in San Francisco, has joined the Pacific Union Internationalfamily.

Jan Langford - February 5, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- a longtime Newport Beach resident and real estate professional with an award-winning record of success in the luxury coastal and view market — and the Langford Properties team promise the area’s most discerning clientele personal service in addition to measureable results.

Rumson, NJ - February 5, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Reaffirming Gloria Nilson REALTORS, Real Living’s position in the New Jersey residential real estate industry, the company’s Rumson office closed more than $240M last year and was named the top producing office in Monmouth County in 2012 out of more than 560 individual real estate offices operating in the county

WASHINGTON, D.C. - February 5, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- If home is where the heart is, then real estate savant Rob Thom son has left many hearts fulfilled. In 2012 alone, Thomson has sold $136 million in homes, putting dozens of families into their dream houses as well as selling beloved houses for strong market value. For Thomson, it’s not these numbers that get his gears going; instead, it’s the tender relationships he’s built over the years that make him one of the area’s most trusted real estate agents.

Houston, TX - February 5, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Duke Realty Corporation’s (Duke Realty) Houston office announces that it has leased 108,639 square feet in Sam Houston Crossing Two, its new, speculative suburban office building, to Forum Energy Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: FET), a global provider of manufactured technologies and applied products for the energy industry. Scheduled for completion in May 2013, Sam Houston Crossing Two, a 159,056-square foot office building, is more than 68 percent preleased to Forum, who will occupy the second and third floors beginning in July 2013.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - February 5, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Spanning five decades, Suzi Karr Realty has set the standard of excellence within Central Florida real estate. Headquartered in Windermere, Florida, Suzi Karr Realty covers the greater Orlando area, specializing in premiere marketing of Luxury homes. Suzi Karr Realty associates average in excess of 15 years of experience, offering customers and clients the very highest level of knowledge and service.

Miami, FL - February 5, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Trattoria DaLeo, located at 819 Lincoln Road in Miami Beach, one of the best restaurant locations on the road, was sold by Alejandro Amador of Majestic Properties on January 24 of this year. E.V. Restaurant Group (owners of the Segafredo Brickell and Bal Harbour, O Mexico and Nuvo) purchased the business. They have ambitious plans to rebuild and rebrand with a new, modern concept.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - February 5, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Surterre Properties® agents Chris Valli and Bruce Clark ended 2012 on a stellar note, closing the sale on a luxurious Shady Canyon® homesite in late December. Showcasing serene views of the canyons and hillsides, the sprawling lot boasts a picturesque canvas on which the client’s dream home was built – a perfect venue to enjoy the opulent lifestyle that’s unique to Irvine’s prized Shady Canyon enclave.

Naples, FL - February 5, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Gulf Coast International Propertiesis proud to announce the opening of our second office in Olde Naples, located at 707 12th Avenue South, Naples, FL 34102. Naples' premier luxury boutique real estate firm has created a state-of-the-art facility for both operations and client interaction with a full viewing room for clients on an interactive, big-screen TV, wireless throughout, full kitchen and even a rooftop retreat for clients wishing to stay a night or two.

Chicago, IL - February 5, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Duke Realty Corporation (Duke Realty), a leading nationwide REIT (Real Estate Investment Trust) specializing in the ownership, management and development of bulk industrial facilities, announced today that it has acquired 335 W. Crossroads, a 288,000-square-foot industrial building, and has leased 190,080 square feet in the building to RTC Industries.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - February 5, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Virgin Islands Housing Finance Authority (VIHFA) announces the availability of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) applications for the 2013 grant year.

Washington, D.C. - February 5, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Almost half (43.9%) of U.S. households are living on the edge of financial collapse with almost no savings to fall back on in the event of a job loss, health crisis or other income-depleting emergency, according to a report released today by the Corporation for Enterprise Development (CFED).

Albania - February 4, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Sweden, Stockholm Exhibition for properties has now turned into a place where buyers and sellers alike can get in touch with actual clients. Such exhibitions are now being looked as the best place to fin...

Albania - February 4, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Stockholm, Sweden Property exhibitions in the current times are considered as the best venues to find the most sought after properties for sale. The trend has gained ample momentum but is still lacking i...

Northbrook, IL - February 4, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Boulder Group’s Research Department has released a new research report providing comprehensive numbers and analysis of the activity in the National Net Lease Auto Parts Store Market.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - February 4, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities recently held a webinar to discuss the impacts the federal budget will have on low income housing and community development programs. As expected the outlook is grim. With sequestration on the horizon and uncertainty as to whether Congress will be able to agree on a budget resolution, there are many unknowns. One thing that is certain is that funding levels will fall regardless of the outcome.