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The Thousand Top Real Estate Professionals
The Wall Street Journal posted the results for The Top Thousand Real Estate Professionals September 6, 2011. The rankings are based on Sales Volume and Transaction Sides honoring the Top 250 residential sales agents and agent teams. Agents and teams affiliated with NRT and the independently owned and operated franchisees of the Realogy Franchise Group…
Read MoreLutgert Companies – Linvelle Ridge Sotheby’s International Realty
The Lutgert Companies, owners of Premier Sotheby’s International Realty, have begun the redesign of the welcome center and sales office in the Blue Ridge Mountian development of Linville Ridge in North Carolina. The enhancements include first-level welcome reception and mailroom with special flooring, straw treated walls and furnishings to bring about a relaxed atmosphere. A…
Read MoreDecreasing Energy Use Intensity
Battle of the Buildings The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says commercial buildings account for 18 percent of the nation’s energy use and spend more than $100 billion annually on energy cost. On average, 30 percent of the energy used in commercial buildings is wasted. In May, this year’s second annual EPA Energy Star “Battle of…
Read MorePremier Sotheby’s International Realty In Top 500 of National List
PREMIER SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY IS #1 FROM SOUTHWEST FL! Five real estate brokerages in Southwest Florida were included on a list of the 500 largest in the nation produced by Real Trends, a Castle Rock, Colo.-based real estate consulting and communications company. Highest placed in terms of dollar sales volume was the newly created Premier…
Read MoreConsumer Spending and Confidence Increases
Jan 11, 2011 Steady declines in layoffs have helped increase confidence and increase spending for American adults with jobs. High consumer spending leads to increases in company profits, leading to more hires, which in turn creates more spending and growth. Consumer spending is important because it makes up 70 percent of the U.S. economy. Morgan…
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