Yearly Archives: 2010

LOS ANGELES, CA - November 15, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) Leadership Team for 2011 is now in place. REALTOR® Beth L. Peerce is the Association’s 2011 president; REALTOR® LeFrancis Arnold is president-elect; REALTOR® Don Faught is treasurer; and Joel Singer is state secretary. The officers for 2011 began their official term earlier this week at the close of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (NAR) Conference and Expo in New Orleans, La.

November 15, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- A disaster is any occurrence of unwanted or undesirable activity causing widespread destruction and distress. So, as it causes a huge destruction we need to recover from the disasters. There were emergencies, disasters and undesirable conditions that make the disaster recovery industry in existence. Now there are many disaster recovery policies or companies. According to scientists who study global warming, these are just a few of the natural disasters predicted in the years ahead. While we may not be able to stop disasters from occurring, disaster recovery expert “Steve Slepcevic” says better preparation will help us survive and recover.

Palm Desert, CA - November 11, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage is pleased to announce the appointment of Ron Hanna as the new assistant manager of the Palm Desert office. With more than 40 years in the business, Hanna’s real estate experience spans over several areas of the market such as property management and new developments.

Torrance, CA - November 11, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Claudia Faison of Keystone Pacific Property Management, a California-based community association management company, has earned the Certified Community Association Manager (CCAM®) designation through the California Association of Community Managers.

San Francisco, CA - November 10, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Board of Directors of the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco has appointed Mark J. Watson as Senior Vice President and Director of Internal Audit

WASHINGTON, DC - November 10, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Fannie Mae (FNMA/OTC) today announced the opening of a new mortgage help center in Culver City to provide counseling and other services for struggling homeowners in the greater metro area with loans owned by Fannie Mae. The Greater Los Angeles Mortgage Help Center is the fourth facility in a series of nationwide mortgage help centers. Fannie Mae is partnering on this initiative with West Angeles Community Development Corporation, major mortgage servicers, and civic and community leaders from across the region

San Francisco, CA - November 9, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- True to their reputation, Zephyr Real Estate agents are once again proving themselves ahead of the curve when it comes to technology. Of the 204 e-PRO® certified agents in San Francisco, nearly one-third are with Zephyr Real Estate. That’s more than any other brokerage in the City

November 9, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Five youth from East Los Angeles public housing communities got a rare chance to meet Hollywood A-listers and empower youth in Beverly Hills on Sunday October 17. German Sanchez, Ismael Quesada, Christian Canizales, Anthony Moreno, and Alex Rivera were special guests at Tony Hawk Foundation’s, SHRED Presents Stand Up for Skateparks benefit event to raise funds for a new skate park in Long Beach.

EUGENE, OR - November 8, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- IDX, Inc. welcomes real estate professional Jana Bradford to the growing team of agents and brokers adopting customizable IDX solutions for their realty websites. Bradford can now supply a thorough and detailed online search for her clients and other home seekers looking to buy property around Carmel, California. These coastal properties can now be seamlessly integrated onto the search page Bradford supports, thanks to her IDX solution and MLSListings. Never before has such a dynamic online property search been simpler or easier to use.

EUGENE, OR - November 8, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Simplifying the online property search has never been easier than now, with the IDX, Inc. revolutionary IDX Broker software. Real estate broker Cliff Hahn has adopted his own custom IDX solution to display Austin MLS (ACTRIS) property listings on his website. Hahn and his clients are now part of an elite group of real estate professionals and home seekers that can experience the amazing IDX Broker software from the convenience of the website Hahn supports. Never before has a simpler online real estate search page been available for potential buyers to utilize throughout their property search.

FRESNO, CA - November 5, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- United States Attorney Benjamin B. Wagner announced that a federal grand jury returned a four-count indictment today, charging Brian Keith Cortez, 47, of Fresno, with evading the assessment of income taxes.

LOS ANGELES, CA - November 5, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard and Councilwoman Jan Perry were joined by Enterprise Community Partners (Enterprise), Single Room Occupancy (SRO) Housing, new residents and neighbors to celebrate the grand opening of the Renato Apartments located at 531 S. San Julian Street on Skid Row. A $25 million development, the Renato will provide 96 affordable studio apartments for extremely low-income residents.

Washington, DC - November 5, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack (CA-45) applauded the approval of the Genesis Solar Project by the U.S. Department of Interior, which will be located 25 miles west of Blythe. The Congresswoman has been a leader in Congress on the issues of solar, alternative and renewable energy production, and has worked tirelessly to support the increased use of these technologies throughout the 45th Congressional District. According to Bono Mack, the Genesis Solar Project will produce 250 megawatts of energy, enough to power 75,000 to 187,000 homes with clean energy.

EUGENE, OR - November 5, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The new IDX enabled website of agent Jim Somers, syncs thousands of MLSListings properties with his dynamic website made possible by IDX, Inc. Potential buyers can engage with MLSListings in ways never before available to potential buyers, from the convenience of the search page on Somers site. Redwood City, California homes are now seamlessly integrated, making the online property search simple for both home seekers and real estate professionals, like Somers.

Torrance, CA - November 4, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Charles Dunn Company is pleased to announce that Jason LeMone has joined the company’s San Francisco office as regional vice president of the Northern California Real Estate Management Services Division.

La Quinta, CA - November 3, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage is pleased to announce Tom Holmes as a new addition to the company’s La Quinta office. A state certified residential appraiser, Holmes brings a wealth of real estate and life experience to the desert community.

Anaheim, CA - November 2, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Jamboree Housing Corporation, a leading developer of affordable housing in California, announced today the grand opening of Greenleaf Family Apartments in Anaheim, CA on Tuesday, November 8, 2010 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Program participants include Mayor Curt Pringle and City Councilmembers, Jamboree executives, partnership representatives and the Anaheim After-School Players, a group of students from Jamboree’s two other Anaheim properties, who will give a special welcome to their newest neighbors. Interview and photo opportunities are available

EUGENE, OR - November 2, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- IDX, Inc. and Heidi Rickerd-Rizzo have joined forces to deliver potential buyers around Northern California a unique and dynamic real estate website. IDX Broker software now enables home seekers in Napa, California to engage in an efficient online property search. Bay Area Real Estate Info Services (BAREIS) listings are now displayed directly on the website Rickerd-Rizzo hosts, giving her clients the unique ability to search through thousands of properties without ever leaving her website.

EUGENE, OR - November 2, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Los Gatos, California real estate agent Stephen Guzzetti has adopted the innovative IDX Broker software from IDX, Inc., giving his professional website a leg-up on the competition. Through his search page, home seekers can now quickly experience a thorough and effective online property search, from the convenience of the website Guzzetti manages. MLSListings are seamlessly integrated onto his search page to give the clients Guzzetti represents a comprehensive list of homes to explore throughout the online search process. By adopting a custom IDX solution for his website, Guzzetti has revolutionized the way home seekers experience the property search on his search page

Torrance, CA - November 1, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Creekside Executive Center, a newly constructed 128,000-square-foot business park, has been acquired by businessman, philanthropist and real estate investor, Fred Kavli, founder of Sunbelt Enterprises, said Mike Tingus, president of Lee & Associates-LA North/Ventura, Inc., who transacted the sale on behalf of the buyer and seller. Lee’s Associate Vice President David Kim and Principals Grant Harris and John Ochoa SIOR also represented the seller, Bank of America.