NAI Realvest Negotiates New Long-Term Retail Lease at Boardwalk Plaza in Oviedo

ORLANDO, Fla. – NAI Realvest recently negotiated a new seven-year lease agreement for 3,512 square feet of retail space in the Boardwalk Plaza located at 3100 Alafaya Trail in Oviedo.

NAI Realvest principals Matt Cichocki and Kevin O’Connor negotiated the lease on behalf of the landlord, Boardwalk Plaza LLC of Gardena, Calif.

The new tenant in suite 1000 at the center is Winter Park-based Summer Tan Enterprises LLC who was represented by NAI Realvest principal Michael Heidrich.

For more information, contact:

Matt Cichocki and Kevin O’Connor, NAI Realvest 407-875-9989; mcichocki@realvest.com; koconnor@realvest.com;

Michael Heidrich, NAI Realvest, 407-875-9989; mheidrich@realvest.com

Janice Paiano, Director of Marketing, NAI Realvest 407-875-9989 jpaiano@realvest.com

Beth Payan or Larry Vershel, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142

About NAI RealvestNAI Realvest in Orlando, covering all of Central Florida, is a fully integrated commercial real estate operating company specializing in brokerage, development, investment, leasing and management, consulting and research services in the U.S. and worldwide. NAI Global is an international commercial real estate network with over 325 offices spanning the globe. Since 1978, clients have built businesses on the power of NAI Global’s expanding network. Extensive services include multi-site acquisitions and dispositions, sublease, tenant representation, lease administration and audit, investment services, due diligence and related consulting and advisory services. To learn more, visit http://www.nairealvest.com/.

Crescent Resources negotiates lease agreement for more than 7,000 square feet of Class A office space in Lake Mary

LAKE MARY, Fla. – Crescent Resources, LLC recently negotiated a long-term lease for 7,171 square feet of Class A office space at 300 Primera Blvd. in the Primera Four building at The Crescent at Primera in Lake Mary.

Ida I. Wozniak, CCIM, vice president of commercial leasing for Crescent Resources LLC in Florida, negotiated the lease agreement with the tenant, Tel Affects, representing the landlord Sun Life Assurance of Canada, based in Wellesley Hills, Mass.

Sarah Castor of CresaPartners participated in the transaction representing the tenant Tel Affects, LLC, of Lake Mary.

For more information, contact

Ida I. Wozniak, CCIM, Vice President of Commercial Leasing / Florida, Crescent Resources LLC; 201 S. Orange Avenue, Orlando, Fla; 407-472-3383; iiwozniak@crescent-resources.com

Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142

About Crescent Resources LLCCrescent Resources is a joint venture between Duke Energy and Morgan Stanley Real Estate Fund. Crescent’s formation in 1969 to its position today as a real estate force in the Southeast and Southwest remains a dominant development and land management company comprised of dedicated people with uncompromising integrity. More information about Crescent Resources is available on the Internet at http://www.crescent-resources.com/.

NAI Realvest appoints Tom Hankins Principal, Broker

ORLANDO, Fla. - NAI Realvest, which ranks as one of the Central Florida region’s most active commercial property companies and a major area developer of industrial facilities, has appointed Thomas E. Hankins, CCIM, SIOR a principal and broker.

Paul P. Partyka, managing partner of NAI Realvest, said Hankins, who specializes in investment sales and land, has more than 25 years of experience as a commercial property broker including his own consulting business.

Throughout his commercial real estate career as an executive with realty and development firms in Central Florida, Hankins served as president of CCIM Institute’s Florida Chapter and received the organization’s Hank Thompson Award. He was charter president, establishing the 11-county Central Florida Commercial Association of Realtors.

Currently, Hankins is a member of the Metro Orlando Economic Development Commission’s Governor’s Council and Executive Board.

Prior to entering real estate, Hankins had a distinguished 13-year career with UNISYS (formerly Burroughs Corporation).

“Tom Hankins is a leading broker in the commercial real estate industry in Florida and we are delighted that someone of his experience has joined our firm,” said Partyka.

Hankins has brokered commercial property transactions valued at more than $200 million since 1997.

For more information contact:

Paul P. Partyka, Managing Partner NAI Realvest 407-875-9989 (x1758) ppartyka@realvest.com;

Janice Paiano, Director of Marketing, NAI Realvest 407-875-9989 jpaiano@realvest.com

Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142 lvershelco@aol.com

About NAI Realvest NAI Realvest in Orlando, covering all of Central Florida, is a fully integrated commercial real estate operating company specializing in brokerage, development, investment, leasing and management, consulting and research services in the U.S. and worldwide. NAI Global is an international commercial real estate network with over 325 offices spanning the globe. Since 1978, clients have built businesses on the power of NAI Global’s expanding network. Extensive services include multi-site acquisitions and dispositions, sublease, tenant representation, lease administration and audit, investment services, due diligence and related consulting and advisory services. To learn more, visit http://www.nairealvest.com/.

NAI Realvest negotiates Lake Mary office condo sale to real estate agency

ORLANDO, Fla. - NAI Realvest recently negotiated the sale of a 1,300 square foot office condo at 1331 S. International Parkway in Lake Mary for $312,000.

Jack W. Lynch, broker associate in the Investment Services Group at NAI Realvest, negotiated the transaction.

Marathon Realty, LLC of Lake Mary purchased the property from Dr. Santiago Calderone.

For more information, contact:

Jack W. Lynch, Investment Services Group, NAI Realvest 407-875-9989 JLynch@realvest.com;

Janice Paiano, Director of Marketing, NAI Realvest 407-875-9989 jpaiano@realvest.com

Beth Payan or Larry Vershel, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142

About NAI Realvest NAI Realvest in Orlando, serving all of Central Florida, is a fully integrated commercial real estate operating company specializing in brokerage, development, investment, leasing and management, consulting and research services in the U.S. and worldwide. NAI Global is an international commercial real estate network with over 325 offices spanning the globe. Since 1978, clients have built businesses on the power of NAI Global’s expanding network. Extensive services include multi-site acquisitions and dispositions, sublease, tenant representation, lease administration and audit, investment services, due diligence and related consulting and advisory services. To learn more, visit http://www.nairealvest.com/.

Seminole County Commissioner Brenda Carey to join Kolter Homes for VIP Preview/Reception at Grande Oaks at Heathrow

Seminole County Commissioner Brenda Carey to join Kolter Homes for VIP Preview/Reception Feb. 19 to Showcase New Luxury Townhomes at Grande Oaks at Heathrow

Lake Mary, Fla. - Kolter Homes, which is developing luxury townhomes at Grande Oaks at Heathrow on H.E. Thomas, Jr. Parkway at Orange Blvd. in north Seminole County, will host a VIP preview/reception Feb. 19 to showcase new townhomes in the community and a public grand opening on Feb. 21.

Steven Bovio, senior project manager for Kolter Homes in the Orlando region, said the preview and reception will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Grande Oaks at Heathrow sales and preview center said Seminole County Commissioner Brenda Carey will be one of the honored guests.

Bovio said the community’s newest building features eight luxury three and four-bedroom townhomes that range from 1,857 square feet of living space priced from $305,000.

Bovio said he expects to host crowds at both the VIP preview and the grand opening as buyer interest has been brisk.

Refreshments will be served and Bovio plans to give away a special prize.

“We have been entertaining more than 30 prospective buyers almost every week here,” Bovio said.

For more information about this press release,contact:

Mary Kay Willson Marketing Group 561-471-8887; marykay@mkmarketinggroup.com

Steven V. Bovio, Senior Project Manager, Kolter Homes, 407-333-1733 sbovio@kolter.com;

Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142

Kolter Homes Expects Big Showing at Public Grand Opening at Grande Oaks at Heathrow

Kolter Homes Expects Big Showing at Public Grand Opening of New Townhome Designs at Grande Oaks at Heathrow Feb. 21

LAKE MARY, Fla. - Kolter Homes, which is readying new luxury townhome designs inspired by extensive input from potential townhome buyers, expects a big showing when it unveils the new townhomes at a public grand opening during the weekend of Feb. 21-22.

“We conducted detailed interviews with about a hundred clients and potential townhome buyers before we began the design of the new townhomes,” said Steven Bovio, project director for Kolter Homes at Grande Oaks at Heathrow.

“The new townhomes are based on their input, and their ideas were truly enlightening. We’ve created a brand new product,” Bovio said.

An invitation-only preview and reception for VIPs, including elected officials, civic leaders, partners and local news media is slated for Feb. 19, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Grande Oaks at Heathrow Sales and Preview Center, Bovio said. Kolter expects an overflow crowd to attend the event.

“Interest has been high among potential buyers and among area Realtors as well,” Bovio said.

Eight new three and four-bedroom, two-story townhomes priced from $305,000 will be unveiled that range from 1,857 to 2,138 square feet of air-conditioned living space.

For more information about this press release, contact:

Mary Kay Willson Marketing Group 561-471-8887; marykay@mkmarketinggroup.com

Steven V. Bovio, Senior Project Manager, Kolter Homes, 407-333-1733 sbovio@kolter.com;

Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142

Lennar Launches Home Buyer Economic Stimulus Program Feb. 13 Through President’s Day

Lennar Launches Home Buyer Economic Stimulus Program Feb. 13 Through President’s Day With 3.875 Percent Fixed-Rate Mortgage, Discounted Pricing In 14 Orlando-Area Communities

ORLANDO, Fla. - Lennar’s Central Florida Division has launched a President’s Day Home Buyer Economic Stimulus Program that offers a 3.875 percent fixed-rate mortgage with discounted pricing in 14 Orlando-area neighborhoods.

Paul V. Brooks, director of sales and marketing for Lennar’s Central Florida Division in Orlando, said the President’s Day Home Buyer Economic Stimulus Program also offers a mortgage insurance program that is free for the first six months.

Brooks said Lennar will launch its President’s Day Home Buyer Economic Stimulus Program Feb. 6 through Feb. 16.

For more information, contact

Paul V. Brooks, Lennar Director of Sales & Marketing-Central Florida 407-475-6621

Mark Metheny, Lennar Division President-Central Florida 813-769-5277

Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142

Lennar is Hosting Month-Long Grand Opening at Wekiva Landing in Longwood

Lennar is Hosting Month-Long Grand Opening at Wekiva Landing in Longwood with three bedroom town homes priced from $210s

ORLANDO, Fla. - Lennar’s Central Florida Division is hosting a month-long grand opening to showcase new three-bedroom town homes priced from the $210s at Wekiva Landing, located on Hunt Club Rd. in Longwood.

Paul V. Brooks, director of sales and marketing for Lennar’s Central Florida Division in Orlando, said new town homes at Wekiva Landing range in size from 1,484 square feet of living space to 1,775 square feet.

Brooks said Lennar has opened one fully-furnished model home at Wekiva Landing.

For more information, contact

Paul V. Brooks, Lennar Director of Sales & Marketing-Central Florida 407-475-6621

Mark Metheny, Lennar Division President-Central Florida 813-769-5277

Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142