Michael Saunders & Company Closes Another Record Year

Jan 27, 2005

Michael Saunders & Company Closes Another Record Year Florida, Januarty, 2005 - Michael Saunders & Company reports its annual sales volume for 2004 closing at $2,569,813,310. The sales increased 28.4% from 2003 to 2004. Michael Saunders, president, commented, “We are extremely pleased to report record breaking sales for 2004. These impressive results reflect our many satisfied and happy buyers and sellers. We thank them for making this stellar year possible.”

Real Living Sets Sail for Momentum 2005

Jan 18, 2005

Nearly 1,000 attendees and 50 sponsors to join leading brokerage at second annual convention and awards ceremony COLUMBUS, OHIO - (January, 2005) - Real Living, Inc., the fifth largest residential real estate firm in the nation, is kicking off the new year by setting sail for the Bahamas to celebrate Momentum 2005, its second annual Convention + Awards Ceremony, which this year is supported by more than 50 corporate sponsors. Nearly 1,000 attendees will cast away with Real Living, Jan. 20 - 24, aboard the Carnival Celebration cruise ship, which will depart from Jacksonville, Fla.

Diane Turton, Realtors Closes Over $1.25 Billion Dollars In Sales Volume In 2004

Jan 16, 2005

POINT PLEASANT BEACH, New Jersey (January 17, 2005) - Diane Turton, Realtors has closed a record $1,269,391,584 in sales volume in 2004.  The 400 sales associates who work in the company's 23 offices serving the Jersey Shore as well as Florida's Palm Beach and Martin counties marketed 3,093 units. 

York, Simpson Underwood Awarded the Standing Ovation Award as "Best Residential Real Estate Company"

Jan 13, 2005

Raleigh, NC - January, 2005 - For the third year in a row, York Simpson Underwood have been awarded the Standing Ovation Award as "Best Residential Real Estate Company" in the Triangle by the readers of Metro Magazine. For more information please go to Metro Magazine Online!

Gustave J. S. White Real Estate Announces the Sale of “Broadlawns”

Jan 10, 2005

January, 2005 - Gustave J. S. White Real Estate, Who’s Who in Luxury Real Estate’s exclusive Regent’s member for the State of Rhode Island is please to announce the sale of “Broadlawns” located on Narragansett Bay in Newport, RI. This 15+ acre waterfront estate was listed in July of 2004 and closed on December 28, 2004 for the price of $10,000,000. With its 600+ feet of waterfrontage, deep water dock, stately residence and subdivision possibilities, “Broadlawns” was a very unique offering to the luxury buyer looking for real estate in the New England region.

Who’s Who in Luxury Real Estate establishes a Tsunami Relief Fund

Jan 06, 2005

Seattle, WA – January, 2005 –  The enormous devastation left by the recent Tsunami can be felt at every corner of the globe.  At the time of this article, the death toll is over 155,000 with numbers climbing daily. More than 500,000 people were injured, and tens of thousands are still missing.  Due to the fact that many victims were swept into the ocean or buried under rubble, the final death toll may never be known.  An estimated 5 million people are left homeless and destitute, with one million homeless in Indonesia alone.

2004 Athena Award Presented To Diane Turton

Jan 05, 2005

Presented by the Western Monmouth Chamber of Commerce, the Award Recognizes Ms. Turton's Continued Success and Commitment to the Community  POINT PLEASANT BEACH, NEW JERSEY (January 3, 2005) -Diane Turton, president, owner and broker of record for Diane Turton, Realtors, was recently presented the "2004 ATHENATM Award" by the Western Monmouth Chamber of Commerce (WMCC) during its 19th annual ATHENA Award luncheon.  The award program celebrates the potential of all women as valued members and leaders of the community. Ms. Turton was also recognized for her efforts to counsel, encourage and mentor women who are entering the workforce, moving forward in their careers or returning to work. Arthur R. Kondrup, president and CEO, WMCC, said "Diane was honored with this award because of her dedication toward the highest levels of professional accomplishment.  She continues to excel in the real estate industry while also devoting her time and energy to the communities that the company serves."The ATHENA Award program was created in 1982 by a chamber of commerce in Michigan with the goal of focusing on outstanding women professionals and executives in the community. A second goal was to open leadership opportunities for women in the chamber of commerce and the community's workplaces. The WMCC is currently the only chamber of commerce in New Jersey to honor deserving individuals with this prestigious award.  Ms. Turton said, "It truly was a privilege just to be nominated for the prestigious ATHENA Award which is known nationally. And, to be chosen is an exceptional honor.  Adding to the special significance of the award is the fact that the nine nominees are all leading women in their respective industries."

Lux Is In Flux

Jan 05, 2005

January 6, 2005 -- Despite a reported upswing in residential real estate prices for the past 12 months, the super high-end of the New York apartment market has been spiraling downward. According to reports from Douglas Elliman and Brown Harris Stevens — considered the industry's two most influential market reports — the high-end luxury market has taken a substantial dip in the last few reporting periods.
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