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UK House Prices Drop in January
House prices dropped by 0.2 per cent in January according to Nationwide’s latest house price index.
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New KTGY-designed Residential Community Offers High Quality, Eco-Friendly Workforce Housing in South Los Angeles
Designed by KTGY and developed by Urban Housing Communities, The Crossings on 29th Street in South Los Angeles recently opened its doors, a high quality, affordable, eco-friendly residential community for 34 families. |
Hanley Investment Group Sells Grocery Anchored Shopping Center in Rancho Cordova, Calif.
Kevin T. Fryman and Edward B. Hanley of Hanley Investment Group represented the buyer and seller in the sale of Bradville Square, a 90,435-square-foot grocery anchored shopping center in Sacramento County in the City of Rancho Cordova, Calif. The purchase price was not disclosed. |
New Homes Launched in Kent
A new phase of contemporary homes has been released by a home builder in Kent.
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New Initiatives Launched for New Homes in Scotland
Brand new initiatives have been launched by a major home builder in Scotland. |
Broten Garage Door & Gate Unveils A New & Improved Blog, BrotenDoors.com
After four years of helping customers with its original blog, Broten Garage Door & Gate has built an improved blog with a better layout, more special offers, and valuable tips to maximize home safety. |
Lucescu Realty Announces 2nd Part of the Sale of Scottsdale Promenade in Arizona to Excel Trust for a Total Consideration of $166 Million
Lucescu Realty has sold the class A office property, Promenade Corporate Center, for $56 million. The transaction marks the second half of a larger deal involving the Scottsdale Promenade, for a total consideration of $166 million. The promenade's retail component was acquired by Excel Trust in the third quarter of 2011 for $110 million. The Scottsdale Promenade is a 1-million-square-foot mixed-use project in Scottsdale, Arizona. The seller was a local, private investor represented by Lucescu, who also procured the buyer Excel Trust, a publicly-traded REIT. |
Utah's Greenest Living Community Terra Sol Opens in South Salt Lake
Built by Garbett Homes and designed by KTGY, Terra Sol features solar-powered, geothermal homes built with the newest, most efficient technologies available making it the greenest residential community in the state and a new benchmark for builders. |
Hanley Investment Group Concludes 4th Quarter 2011 with Burst of Closings; More Closings to Follow in 2012
Hanley Investment Group closed out 2011 with the sale of 40 properties totaling over $225 million and more than 1.5 million square feet. With just a few weeks into 2012, Hanley Investment Group already has a combined total in excess of $200 million in escrow and listings, plus a bevy of buyer requirements to fill. |
Present Value Properties Names Shannon Labowitz-Coleman as Associate Broker
Present Value Properties has named Shannon Labowitz-Coleman as Associate Broker. Labowitz-Coleman will be responsible for managing and sourcing new retailer and landlord representation assignments. She is the daughter of retail real estate industry veterans Bernie and Marcia Labowitz and has more than 20 years of industry experience. |
The Boulder Group Arranges Sale of a Single Tenant Net Leased Walgreens Property in Moore, Oklahoma (Oklahoma City MSA)
Randy Blankstein and Jimmy Goodman of The Boulder Group represented the seller, an Oklahoma developer, in the transaction. The buyer was a Midwest based high net worth individual. |
The Boulder Group Arranges Sale of a Single Tenant Net Leased Walgreens Property in Moore, Oklahoma (Oklahoma City MSA)
Randy Blankstein and Jimmy Goodman of The Boulder Group represented the seller, an Oklahoma developer, in the transaction. The buyer was a Midwest based high net worth individual. |
KTGY Principals to Speak at NAHB International Builders' Show (IBS) on Housing Trends & Market Forecast
KTGY principals and thought-leaders, Manny Gonzalez, AIA, LEED AP, Michael Ohara, AIA, and Rohit Anand, AIA, NCARB, have been invited to speak at 2012 IBS in Orlando, Fla., on housing trends and market forecast. |
KTGY Principal Rohit Anand, AIA to Speak on "Apartment of the Future" at 2012 NMHC Annual Meeting
KTGY Principal and thought-leader Rohit Anand, AIA, will participate as a panelist at NMHC Annual Meeting's general session, "Apartment of the Future," on Thursday, January 19. With more than 25 years of professional achievement in leading the design of multifamily residential developments, Anand will discuss the shrinking apartment size, design features and layouts of units. |
Siding Contractors In Naperville, Opal Enterprises, Receives Angie's List Service Award For 3rd Year
Opal Enterprises, siding contractors in Naperville, has received the Angie's List Super Service Award for the third year in a row. The company can also handle sliding door installation in Lisle and other exterior home remodeling services. |
Range of Incentives Launched to Help Buyers
A major UK house builder has launched a range of new initiatives that give first time buyers and movers an improved chance of buying and moving.
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Hanley Investment Group Sells Three Retail Centers in the Inland Empire for $8,170,000
Edward B. Hanley, William B. Asher and Patrick G. Kent of Hanley Investment Group Real Estate Advisors negotiated the sale of three multi-tenant strip centers totaling 96,327 square feet for a total consideration of $8,170,026. The retail properties were located in Fontana, Corona and Riverside.
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Hanley Investment Group Sells Highway 111 Retail Center in Rancho Mirage, Calif.
William B. Asher and Edward B. Hanley of Hanley Investment Group represented the seller in the sale of River’s Crossing, a 31,900 sq. ft. multi-tenant retail center on Highway 111 in Rancho Mirage, Calif. The purchase price was $6.8 million - all cash. |
Present Value Properties Negotiates Menchie's Lease at Culver Plaza in Irvine
Ryan Gast of Present Value Properties represented Menchie's in the signing of a 1,427 sq. ft. lease at Culver Plaza in Irvine, Calif. Menchie's self-serve frozen yogurt is slated to open in the summer at 15333 Culver Drive, Suite 360 in Irvine. The franchisee signed a lease for 1,637 sq. ft. at 1267 N. Tustin Street in Orange. Menchie's in Orange is expected to open in April 2012. Present Value Properties represented both the landlord and tenant in this lease transaction. Present Value Properties is Menchie's exclusive real estate representative in Southern California. |
365 Connect CEO Named to Silicon Bayou 100 List of Most Influential Technology Innovators
New Orleans-based 365 Connect, the award-winning online technology platform provider for the multifamily industry, announced today that its President and CEO, Kerry W. Kirby, was named in Silicon Bayou News' Silicon Bayou 100 List as one of the most influential leaders in technology and entrepreneurship in Louisiana. |
Hanley Investment Group’s Urban Retail Division Sells Ground-Floor Retail Condominium in Downtown Los Angeles, Calif. for $2,620,000
Carlos J. Lopez of Hanley Investment (HI) Urban Retail Advisors represented the buyer in the purchase of the 6,150 sq. ft. ground-floor retail condominium of a 263-unit luxury condominium building in Downtown Los Angeles, known as Luma. Located at 1100 South Hope Street, the property sold for $2.62 million. |
Triple Net Leased Walgreens Property in Mount Pleasant, SC Sold by The Boulder Group
Randy Blankstein and Jimmy Goodman of The Boulder Group represented the buyer; a 1031 exchange investor based in Chicago, in the transaction. The seller was a southeast based developer. |
Triple Net Leased Walgreens Property in Mount Pleasant, SC Sold by The Boulder Group
Randy Blankstein and Jimmy Goodman of The Boulder Group represented the buyer; a 1031 exchange investor based in Chicago, in the transaction. The seller was a southeast based developer. |
Save Wood, A Company That Handles Cabinet Refinishing In Naperville, Donating To Autism Speaks
Save Wood Kitchen Cabinet Refinishers, a company that can do cabinet refinishing in Naperville, will donate 10% of sales to Autism Speaks in January. The charity is special to the company that handles cabinet resurfacing in Naperville. |
Hodgdon Group Completes 12th Retail Project for Ashley Furniture HomeStore at Northridge Fashion Center in Los Angeles
The Hodgdon Group has completed construction on the conversion of the former Levitz building at Northridge Fashion Center in Northridge, Calif., for the opening of an Ashley Furniture HomeStore. Hodgdon-Miank Construction served as the full-service design-build contractor and completed the major renovation of the 34,000 sq. ft. freestanding Ashley Furniture HomeStore located at 9301 Tampa Avenue in Los Angeles County. This is the 12th Ashley HomeStore to open, which has been completed by the Hodgdon Group. |
Hanley Investment Group Sells Community Shopping Center for $11.58 Million in Oklahoma City, Okla.
Eric P. Wohl, Kevin T. Fryman and Edward B. Hanley of Hanley Investment Group represented the buyer and seller in the sale of a 202,247 sq. ft. shopping center in Oklahoma City, Okla., for $11,580,000. Known as Southern Hills Shopping Center, the 14.62-acre property is located at 1414–1630 SW 74th Street and 7620 South Pennsylvania Avenue in Oklahoma City. The property, which includes tenants Aaron’s, B-Sew Inn, Dollar Tree, Golf USA, Hancock Fabrics, Horse & Rider, Joe’s Crab Shack, Mazzio’s Italian Eatery, Mill Creek Carpet & Tile, Northern Tool, Ocean Dental, SAS Shoes, Starbucks, and Wendy’s, was 95% occupied at the time of sale. |
House Prices Fall in England and Wales
According to latest figures issued from the Land Registry, property prices across England and Wales fell by 0.9% during the month of October 2011 with a total annual fall in value of 3.2%.
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Hanley Investment Group Sells Brand New Single-Tenant Walgreens in Lake Elsinore, Calif. for $8 Million
William B. Asher and Jeremy S. McChesney of Hanley Investment Group Real Estate Advisors represented the buyer and seller in the sale of a single-tenant Walgreens in Lake Elsinore, Calif. The purchase price was $8,086,409. Located at 31781 Mission Trail Road in Lake Elsinore, the 13,678-square-foot freestanding building (including a drive-thru) is situated on a 1.57-acre parcel of land. The building, which is leased to Walgreens for a 75-year lease term, was built in 2011. |
The Boulder Group Completes Sale of Single Tenant Net Leased Walgreens Property in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
The Boulder Group, a net leased investment brokerage firm, has completed the sale of a single tenant net leased Walgreens property located at 3325 16th Avenue Southwest in Cedar Rapids, IA for $4,178,500. |
The Boulder Group Completes Sale of Single Tenant Net Leased Walgreens Property in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
The Boulder Group, a net leased investment brokerage firm, has completed the sale of a single tenant net leased Walgreens property located at 3325 16th Avenue Southwest in Cedar Rapids, IA for $4,178,500. |
Hanley Investment Group Raises Funds for Cancer, One Moustache at a Time
Hanley Investment Group Real Estate Advisors announced it has raised awareness and funds for men’s cancers in November, one moustache at a time. Hanley Investment Group joined a global movement to help raise awareness for men’s cancer, specifically prostate cancer, by growing moustaches as a team. The team sought out donations from friends, family and clients to support their efforts while posting their progress online. |
KTGY Expands Retail Studio Under Craig Chinn's Leadership
KTGY announced that it has recently expanded its Retail Studio to accommodate its growth and promoted Retail Studio Director Craig Chinn to associate principal and hired retail design veteran Rick Grandy as director. |
Matthew Sipera Provides Free Report to Home Owners Describing Alternatives To Foreclosure
Certified Distress Property Expert and Georgia Realtor®, Matthew Sipera, issues another free report to help homeowners use a short sale as an alternative to foreclosure. |
LUCESCU REALTY Announces Sale of Anthem Highlands Shopping Center in Las Vegas, Nevada
LUCESCU REALTY represented Regency Centers in the sale of Anthem Highlands Shopping Center in Las Vegas, Nev. The property is a neighborhood shopping center and anchored by Albertsons and CVS/pharmacy and includes Bank of America, Wells Fargo Bank, Pizza Hut, Starbucks and Subway. The buyer was Excel Trust. |
KTGY-designed Green Affordable Family Apartments Opens in San Jose
Designed by KTGY, San Jose welcomes Brookwood Terrace Family Apartments, 84 new, sustainable apartment homes for low-income families with annual incomes ranging from 30%- 50% of the Santa Clara County Area Median Income. A development by ROEM Corporation and Eden Housing, Inc., in collaboration with the City of San Jose, Brookwood Terrace is designed to LEED Gold specification.
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Housebuilder of the Year 2011 Recognised at What House? Awards
The What House? Awards have awarded United House Developments the prestigious 'Housebuilder of the Year' award in 2011.
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Matthew Sipera Provides Information on the Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternative Program
CDPE Designated Georgia Realtor® Matthew Sipera creates information resource on the HAFA program for homeowners looking for foreclosure alternatives in the Atlanta Metro Area. |
Matthew Sipera Provides Information on the Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternative Program
CDPE Designated Georgia Realtor® Matthew Sipera creates information resource on the HAFA program for homeowners looking for foreclosure alternatives in the Atlanta Metro Area. |
Present Value Properties Negotiates Six Menchie's Leases
Present Value Properties has represented Menchie's in six lease transactions in California. Sharon Courtway, SCLS, Vice President, Bernie Labowitz, Senior Vice President, and Greg Fisher, President of Present Value Properties, represented the self-serve frozen yogurt franchisee. Present Value Properties is Menchie's exclusive real estate representative in Southern California. Menchie's has over 100 locations open in the US and 50 under construction. |
Mercy Housing Begins Construction on KTGY-designed Bluff Lake Apartment Homes in Denver
Construction has begun on Bluff Lake Apartment Homes, a new $11.5 million high-quality, eco-friendly residential community in Denver for 92 families earning between 30% - 50% of AMI, slated to open by spring 2012. |
Home Buying Schemes Launched for Armed Forces Buyers
Innovative schemes designed to help members of the UK armed forces buy property have been launched.
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What House? Awards Celebrates 30 Years of Recognition for UK House Builders
A large awards ceremony for the UK construction industry’s top companies and organisations is taking place in London on Friday November 18th and is celebrating its 30th year of recognising UK house builders.
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Hanley Investment’s Urban Retail Division Sells Trophy Retail/Office Project on Lake Avenue in Pasadena, Calif. for $21 Million
Hanley Investment Urban Retail Advisors represented Arenda Capital Management and AEW in the $21 million purchase of an 87,000 sq. ft. retail/office complex on S. Lake Avenue in Pasadena. The mixed-use property includes the historic Williams-Sonoma building, originally built in 1912, and is home to some of Pasadena's most popular restaurants including Green Street Cafe, Lemonade and Cafe 140. Other retail tenants include The Counter, The Pasadena Cheese Store, Carmody & Co. and the Wine Detective. |
365 Connect Launches Comprehensive Affordable Housing Online Resident Services Program
The award-winning online technology platform provider for the multifamily housing industry 365 Connect has launched its Comprehensive Online Resident Services Program for the affordable housing industry. 365 Connect’s Resident Services Program allows affordable housing operators to utilize a realistic comprehensive plan to serve residents living in their affordable communities. |
Get Laminine announces Re-Discovery of Laminine, the Happy Pill!
Laminine (the Happy Pill) is a 100% natural product containing all the building blocks needed to begin new life. Side effects include feeling great, weight loss, increased libido and much more. |
Craig T. Chinn of KTGY to Participate as Roundtable Facilitator at ICSC CenterBuild Conference in Phoenix, AZ
Craig T. Chinn of KTGY Group will be a roundtable facilitator on repositioning retail and commercial center at ICSC 2011 CenterBuild Conference in Phoenix, AZ on Dec. 1. The roundtable discussion will help developers know what the cost of repositioning a project from one use to another. There will be multiple scenarios and the costs associated with each type of design element. For example, attendees will learn what the cost implications are to add a store front to an existing block wall. |
Mountain View Welcomes Ground Breaking of Affordable Multifamily Housing Designed by KTGY Group
Franklin Street Family Apartments, a development by ROEM Corporation, in partnership with the City of Mountain View, has broken ground. Designed by award-winning KTGY Group, Franklin Street Family Apartments will provide 51 one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments affordable to families with annual incomes at or below 50% of the Santa Clara County Area Median Income. This development is designed to provide a safe and affordable community for its residents while enhancing the existing neighborhood. Project amenities will include a computer center, library, community room, fitness room, courtyard, tot lot, and barbeque area, along with a wide array of resident services, including computer classes, ESL classes, and resident events. |
Present Value Properties Negotiates Five Leases Totaling 23,153 SF at 5 Points Plaza in Huntington Beach
Sharon Courtway of Present Value Properties negotiated five leases at 5 Points Plaza in Huntington Beach, which brings the center to 97% leased. Charming Charlie, Kahoots Pet Store, CloudMover Day Spa, Bliss Nails and Spa, and Original Bold Fold will open at 5 Points Plaza. |
KTGY Principals to Speak at Building Industry Show on New Realities in Master Planned Communities and What Consumers Want
KTGY Principals Ken Ryan and Manny Gonzalez, AIA, LEED AP have been invited to speak at the Annual Building Industry Association of Southern California’s Building Industry Show (BIS) 2011 on November 9-10 at the Long Beach Convention Center. On November 9, Ryan will moderate a panel on "The New Reality of Master Planned Communities," from 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.; and Gonzalez will be a speaker at the session, "The Consumer Speaks; Are You Listening?" from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
The Boulder Group Named Exclusive Advisor for Triple Net Leased Bank of America Sale
The Boulder Group Named Exclusive Advisor for Triple Net Leased Bank of America Sale |