COLDWELL BANKER NEW HOMES DIVISION CONTINUES TO GROW AS INDUSTRY LEADER
Trusted Real Estate Group Adds New Associates, New Communities to Portfolio
ATLANTA - (November 2008) - Coldwell Banker New Homes Division – which is comprised of The Condo Store and Builder Developer Services – recently closed the third quarter of 2008 with the addition of a new marketing director of and five new sales associates, five new resale associates, and three new communities to its residential real estate roster. The company’s New Homes Division also recently added a new Web site to list its bank-owned properties.
Continue Reading November 10th, 2008
Smyrna, GA (July 14, 2008) Leading local real estate office, ERA Executive Realty, will host a “Foreclosure Bus Tour” on Saturday, July 26, 2008 from 9:30 am – 2:30pm. The tour will feature 8 – 10 bank owned properties in the price range of $140,000 - $200,000 in the South Fulton area. It is open to the public. Participants will have the opportunity to view the homes, talk with lenders about financing, and even make an offer with the assistance of an ERA Executive Realty agent on the spot.
“Whether people are in the market to buy a home or they are simply exploring their options, this tour will provide valuable information on the foreclosure buying process,” said Janelle Dorvil, Broker/Owner. “This is part of our commitment to meeting the real estate needs of our community, and we encourage all to attend.”
The Atlanta market is a hotbed for foreclosures, or bank-owned homes. According to RealtyTrac, Georgia foreclosure activity for June 2008 increased 21 percent from June 2007, giving Georgia 8,714 properties with foreclosure filing in June 2008- the nation’s eight highest total. Many foreclosures are selling for large discounts as the banks want to quickly dispose of these assets.
Visit our website, www.ERAexecutives.com to reserve a seat on the foreclosure bus tour. Space is limited! The tour fee is $20/per person in advance and includes breakfast.
About ERA Executive Realty
ERA Executive Realty is a tech savvy real estate brokerage company serving the Metro Atlanta area. ERA Executive Realty provides a wide range of services to its clients including purchasing, leasing, and selling residential and commercial real estate. For more information, visit our company website at www.ERAexecutives.com or email info@eraexecutives.com.
July 17th, 2008
Move leverages expertise of three distinct areas to create Atlanta’s most comprehensive residential sales and marketing company.
ATLANTA (June 30, 2008) – Effective July 1, 2008, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage will combine the resources of its new home sales and marketing divisions – Builder Developer Services and The Condo Store – to become Atlanta’s most comprehensive real estate sales and marketing company. Maintaining their own brand identities, the teams from each of the divisions will blend to support the sales and marketing efforts for Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage as well as developers and builders of single family homes, town homes and condominiums. This integration culminates 18 months of strategic planning.
Previously, each division had its own support team. Now, talent from sales, marketing, market intelligence, business development, training, technology, relocation and accounting are combined to form a single support team under the leadership of Charlotte Sears, president of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage; Brad Horner, president of The Condo Store; and Bob Romano, Executive Vice President of Builder Developer Services.
Continue Reading July 8th, 2008
A house in the country will always have its appeal. But lately more homebuyers are preferring the city, for reasons ranging from the sheer excitement of the surroundings, to the rescue of impoverished areas and the preservation of shrinking green space.
One prime area of urban housing growth is the type of site known as “brownfields.” These are often-abandoned commercial and industrial spaces that have outlived their original uses but, with the right environmental cleanup, can be converted to housing or even entire neighborhoods. Older suburban homes and large new developments have lost none of their popularity, but for the right buyer the urban option is one worth exploring.
Clearly, urban living is not for everyone – it usually attracts single professionals and couples without children. But the lifestyle has aspects that would appeal to anyone. Two major attractions are cutting down on a long daily commute to city employment, and taking advantage of the area’s cultural scene.
Continue Reading May 28th, 2008
ATLANTA – (April 22, 2008) – Coldwell Banker The Condo Store closes the first quarter of 2008 with four new projects and two new hires within the metro Atlanta market. With its group of experienced specialists and diversity of products, The Condo Store continues to prosper and weather the ever-changing real estate market.
The Condo Store added four new projects to its portfolio of properties: Centennial Station, a gated community with stunning views of downtown; The Healey Building (Pictured), a turn-of-the-century building in the Fairlie-Poplar Landmark District of downtown; Manor Park, a gated community near Buckhead that features nine-foot ceilings in its main rooms; and The Oaks on Jordan, a private enclave consisting of 20 homes near downtown Decatur.
“Clients continue to consult with and trust The Condo Store because we offer them more than just sales and marketing services,” says Leslie Williamson, executive vice president of marketing of Coldwell Banker The Condo Store. “We also aid with a development’s design, oversee its creative process, consult with legal counsel, prepare condominium documents and assist in the selection of preferred lenders.”
Since The Condo Store was conceived 15 years ago, it has been the marketing and sales leader of multifamily properties due to its variety of communities and unmatched group of practiced specialists. Despite the down real estate market, The Condo Store closed last year with over 4,000 units closed—making 2007 its third best year in the company’s history. The company is continuing its growth with the recent addition of two sales professionals.
Continue Reading April 22nd, 2008
