Chase International Agents Complete Buyer Sales Strategy Course

May 21, 2006

Chase International Agents Complete Buyer Sales Strategy Course Real estate agents and husband and wife team, Bruce and Sandy Soli of Chase International¹s Incline Village office, have recently completed a highly specialized course in residential real estate buyers sales strategies conducted by the Council of Residential Specialists of the National Association of Realtors®

Bravo! Network To Feature Gasparilla Properties

May 21, 2006

Bravo! Network To Feature Gasparilla Properties May 19, 2006 ( Boca Raton, FL ) --- Multi-Media Productions (USA), Inc. announces that Gasparilla Properties will be featured the May 23rd edition of Life and Leisure Television with Hunter Tylo.  Bob Melvin, President and partner in Gasparilla Properties will guide the audience on a tour of Gasparilla Island and the town of Boca, where getting around requires your own private golf cart.  The episode will feature fine residences and vacation properties set on this well-known island-retreat. Gasparilla Island and the town of Boca Grande are reminiscent of a New England fishing village of the 1920’s where residents enjoy the natural scenery of serene white sand beaches and share their days with pelicans, osprey, and dolphins,” says Melvin. “Our Boca Grande sales team totals over 100 years in Boca Grande real estate experience. Responsibility and service to our clients are our highest priorities as we strive to demonstrate excellence and expertise in our field.  We sell the most real estate because we provide our clients with the most knowledge of the area. ” Gasparilla Properties is currently celebrating over 200 million dollars in sales and pending sales this year and anticipates an even better year for 2006.  Boca Grande and the surrounding area has continued to see its property values rise as zoning laws have tightened.  Currently less than 10% of Gasparilla Island is open for development and is restricted to almost entirely single family homes.  Community planning has allowed this quaint fishing village to retain all its old charm which continues to attract buyers from across the and abroad.  Fast food chains or buildings above 3 stories are simply not allowed. For more information, please visit: www.go2boca.com or email Bob Melvin:  bob@go2boca.com

Robert McAdams Jr. Promoted to CFO for Real Living Inc.

May 21, 2006

Robert McAdams Jr. Promoted to Chief Financial Officer for Real Living Inc. COLUMBUS, Ohio (May 17, 2006) – Real Living Inc., the fourth-largest residential real estate firm in the United States, announces the promotion of Robert McAdams Jr. to chief financial officer. In his new position, he will be responsible for the company's finance, facilities and procurement functions. He will also lead the firm's strategic growth, overseeing mergers and acquisitions. Bob has done a wonderful job with our finance department, and we’re excited for his move to CFO,” said Harley E. Rouda Jr., Real Living CEO and managing partner. Before joining Real Living in November 2002 as vice president of finance, McAdams managed various finance operation departments for Express, a division of Limited Brands. He also has extensive experience in process improvement, risk management and auditing for companies such as Bank One and Schneider Downs. McAdams is a graduate of Clarion   University , where he received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. He resides in Pickerington, Ohio with his wife, Geri, and two daughters.For more information about Real Living Inc., visit RealLiving.com

Jan Todd of Chase International Earns GRI Title

May 14, 2006

Jan Todd of Chase International Earns GRI Title Real estate agent Jan Todd, of Chase International¹s Reno office, has earned the Graduate Realtor Institute (GRI) designation by the Nevada Association of Realtors. Todd was awarded the designation after completing 100 hours of classroom instruction, covering subjects such as contract law, professional standards, sales and marketing, finance and risk reduction. Todd joins a select group of residential and commercial specialists in Nevada who have earned the GRI designation.

Chase Academy Raises Level of Expertise For Agents

May 09, 2006

Chase Academy Raises Level of Expertise For Agents LAKE TAHOE, Nevada) Chase International continues to stand out in the world of real estate with its knowledgeable, professional and caring agents who guarantee a client first philosophy. Chase's latest effort in producing the industry's top agents is the Chase Academy, which began this winter.

The First American Corporation Expands Title Operations in Turkey

May 09, 2006

The First American Corporation Expands Title Operations in TurkeyRIS MEDIA, May 10, 2006—The First American Corporation (NYSE: FAF), one of the largest provider of business information in the United States and the leading provider of title insurance services internationally, has announced the formation of First Title Istanbul Inc. in the Republic of Turkey. First Title Istanbul has been established to provide title insurance for foreign investors and title guarantee programs for Turkish banks and consumers. The Republic of Turkey is expected to introduce the development of a conventional mortgage market in the next several months. Turkey’s State Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Abdullatif Sener said a bill regulating the implementation of Turkey’s new mortgage system is one of the top priorities on the agenda during the 2006 parliamentary year. Currently, individuals seeking to finance a purchase of real estate in Turkey only have short term loans available. Consequently, only a small amount of property acquisitions are financed. Pending legislation will enable financial institutions to offer mortgage loans with maturities of up to 30 years and for the securitization of mortgage loans. “The new regulatory environment will foster new and significant real estate activity in Turkey by residents and foreign purchasers and lenders,” said Phillip Oldcorn, European Underwriting director of First Title, plc, a wholly owned subsidiary of The First American Corporation. “With the expertise of First Title and its local partners, First Title Istanbul is uniquely positioned to provide the title underwriting and warranty services necessary to encourage and expand the Turkish real estate market.” First Title Istanbul was formed by the association of First Title plc, Barbaros Mühendislik Ticari Danişmanlik San. Tic.Limited and Trans-Euro Asia Services LLC. The establishment of First Title Istanbul represents another step in implementing international practices in Turkey and First American’s international title expansion strategy. With more than 1,000 title employees in Canada, Australia, Europe and Asia, First American continues to grow beyond the United States by adapting its product offerings to meet the regulatory guidelines and land conveyancing policies of international markets. More information about the company, visit www.firstam.com.

Real Living Inc. Wins Two Awards of Excellence from the Central Ohio Public Relations Socity of America

May 07, 2006

Real Living Inc. Wins Two Awards of Excellence from the Central Ohio Public Relations Society of America COLUMBUS, Ohio (May 5, 2006) Real Living Inc., the fourth-largest residential real estate firm in the United States, received two Awards of Excellence from the Central Ohio Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) in the External Video Programs and Three-Color Brochure categories.

Bill Evans Promoted to President of HER Real Living

May 07, 2006

Bill Evans Promoted to President of HER Real Living COLUMBUS, Ohio (May 8, 2006) – HER Real Living, the No. 1 residential real estate firm in Central Ohio, announced today the promotion of Bill Evans to president of HER Real Living.   In his new position, Evans will continue to support the vision and goals of Real Living while maintaining growth throughout the Central Ohio market. “I have been fortunate to work with the best agents in the business, and I look forward to continuing our work to change the face of residential real estate – one relationship at a time,” Evans said. A longtime residential real estate professional, Evans has overseen sales operations at HER Real Living since 1996. His strong recruiting skills and assistance in helping to develop and promote Real Living's agent-centric company philosophy have attracted hundreds of agents to join the company. Under his leadership, the number of HER Real Living agents is now more than 1,000."We are excited to announce this promotion in recognition of Bill’s exceptional leadership. While overseeing the sales operations at HER the past several years, the company has seen unsurpassed recruiting and growth, and we look forward to more of the same in the future,” said Harley E. Rouda Jr., Real Living’s CEO and managing partner. Thanks to Evans’s adept ability to forecast agent trends and needs and respond to them, Real Living is an industry leader in providing the best technology, training, marketing support and other services for its agents. His hands-on management style and business savvy help agents generate results, too. Evans established himself as a residential real estate leader early in his career. While at Holzer Wollam (now King Thompson), he was named Rookie of the Year in 1988 and became a member of the company's Circle of Excellence that same year. During his tenure at RE/MAX, Evans was ranked as one of the Top 20 Agents for multiple years and also received several of the firm's top sales awards.He has also been named to the Ohio Association of Realtors' President's Sales Club and the Columbus Board of Realtors' Million Dollar, Five Million Dollar and Ten Million Dollar clubs. He resides in Worthington, Ohio , with his wife, Tammi, and their four children.

Real Living's President of Relocation Services Named One Of Cincinnati's Leading Women

May 02, 2006

Judy Pogue Named One of Cincinnati’s Leading Women Real Living’s president of relocation services honored at 12th Annual Celebration of Women COLUMBUS, OHIO (April 27, 2006) – Judy Pogue, Real Living Inc.’s president of relocation services, was honored at the Leading Women of Cincinnati’s 12th Annual Celebration of Women luncheon as one of 20 Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky mentors and leaders. Pogue was recognized for her outstanding achievements in sales and marketing.

Getting Away Without Going Too Far

May 02, 2006

Getting Away Without Going Too Far      By TRACIE ROZHONOriginally Published on April 28, 2006 in The New York Times ON April Fool's Day, The South Whidbey Record published a spoof issue, with an article heralding the sale of all of Langley, Whidbey Island's most visited town, to Disney for $32 million. Some of the many vacation-home buyers roaming the town — with its Main Street of movie-set-ready shops in pastel colors — probably believed it.This house, on the market in Marblehead, Mass., is just 16 miles from Boston but seems a century away in time. The town, long a yachting destination, is attracting vacation-home owners who stay on land.Homes on Whidbey Island, Wash., in Puget Sound are popular with Seattle residents. The southern end of Whidbey Island, with its laid-back ambience and hypnotic water views 58 minutes from downtown Seattle (including ferry ride), seems almost too good to be true — and you won't even run through a tank of gas getting there. Likewise, Lake Lanier, a speedy 40 minutes northeast of Atlanta, is full of house hunters trying to put their deposits down. Marblehead, Mass., a short hop northeast of Boston, features the charming cheek-by-jowl antiques houses seen on Nantucket — without the Cape Cod traffic.
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