ORLANDO – Tom Moench, founder of Orlando-based Orange Blossom Pilsner, is one of more than 30 craft brewers who will be featured next month at the 2nd annual DeLand Craft Beer Festival.
The event, scheduled from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 12, will be held in the Artisan Alley at 118 W. New York Ave. in downtown DeLand.
Moench – a client member of the University of Central Florida’s Business Incubator Program – said he fell in love with his first beer when he was only 12 and started brewing in his family’s garage at the age of 18.
After years of studying books on brewing, visiting breweries, and tasting lots of beer, Moench began experimenting with everything from ginseng and shitake mushrooms to coconut and fresh fruit. But, it was the 2.3 teaspoons of fermented orange blossom honey that seemed to give every bottle of his Orange Blossom Pilsner exactly what he had been searching for: a clean, crisp, yet complex, flavor.
The flavor combination has been a huge hit as Orange Blossom Pilsner currently is on tap at 50 locations in Central Florida and is available in bottles at more than 600 locations throughout the state, including many Publix supermarkets and ABC Liquors. It’s also the number one selling beer at the Mellow Mushroom.
In addition to his OBP beer, Moench also will be pouring two other samples at the DeLand festival: OBP2, which has the same ingredients as OBP but with half the water; and Toasted Coconut Porter, which Moench calls the “little brother” to stout beer.
Tickets for the festival – which are available from the DeLand Beacon, daVinci Cafe, The Abbey Wine and Beer Bar and the Mainstreet DeLand office – are $20 in advance and $25 at the gate. For details, call 386-738-0649.
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About the UCF Business Incubation Program: Since its founding in 1999, the UCF Business Incubation Program has helped more than 160 emerging companies (including nearly 100 current clients) create over $800 million in annual revenue and more than 1,600 new jobs with an average salary of $59,000. With eight – and soon nine – facilities opened across the Greater Orlando community, the Business Incubation Program is a collaboration in economic development between the University of Central Florida, Orange County, the City of Orlando, Seminole County, the City of Winter Springs, The City of Sanford, Lake County, the City of Leesburg, Osceola County, the City of Kissimmee, City of St. Cloud, the Florida High Tech Corridor Council and will be adding Volusia County. For more information, please visit www.incubator.ucf.edu.
For more information about this release, please contact: Tom Moench, Owner, Orange Blossom Pilsner, Tom@OrangeBlossomPilsner.com; Melissa Wasserman, Site Manager, UCF Business Incubator-Orlando, 321-281-8384, mwasserm@mail.ucf.edu; Charlene Hager-Van Dyke, Larry Vershel Communications, 386-532-8862 or 407-644-4142; chagervandyke@yahoo.com
Monday, January 31, 2011
Henin Realty to Open Realty Office in Miami’s South Beach on Feb. 1, Realtor Cina Melin Appointed Director of Operations
ORLANDO - Henin Realty, a division of luxury residential developer the Henin Group, will open a realty office at 407 Lincoln Rd. in Miami’s South Beach area Feb. 1.
Jerome Henin, founder and principal of the Henin Group and Henin Realty, said the firm recently leased the 1,500 square foot office facility.
Henin appointed Realtor Cina Melin director of operations of the Henin Group’s South Florida division.
Melin, who is fluent in French, Spanish, and some Russian, has more than 15 years of experience in real estate sales.
The Henin Group is developing Riviera Bella overlooking the St. Johns River in DeBary.
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For more information contact: Jerome Henin, Founder & President, Henin Group, 407-425-7888
Jerome Henin, founder and principal of the Henin Group and Henin Realty, said the firm recently leased the 1,500 square foot office facility.
Henin appointed Realtor Cina Melin director of operations of the Henin Group’s South Florida division.
Melin, who is fluent in French, Spanish, and some Russian, has more than 15 years of experience in real estate sales.
The Henin Group is developing Riviera Bella overlooking the St. Johns River in DeBary.
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For more information contact: Jerome Henin, Founder & President, Henin Group, 407-425-7888
Stoneybrook West Golf Club is Dedicating February to Benefit Central Florida Humane Society/SPCA Orlando
ORLANDO - Stoneybrook West Golf Club, a Celebration Golf Management facility in Winter Garden, is offering $10 off green fees during February for every $5 donation made to the Central Florida Humane Society.
Mark Bearss, general manager of Stoneybrook West Golf Club, said he expects the effort will raise a significant amount for the Humane Society and its annual fundraiser benefitting the prevention of cruelty to animals (SPCA).
In addition, Bearss said Stoneybrook is putting together a team to participate in the Pet Walk the Humane Society is hosting Saturday Feb. 12 from 9 a.m. to noon at Lake Eola Park in downtown Orlando.
All donations collected at Stoneybrook West Golf Club and funds raised by the team’s Pet Walk will be turned over to the Central Florida Humane Society.
Stoneybrook West Golf Club is located off SR 429 in Winter Garden. For more information, contact 407-797-8533
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For more information, please contact: Mark Bearss, General Manager, Stoneybrook West, 407-797-8533; Gene Garrote, President, Celebration Golf Management, 407-566-1045
Mark Bearss, general manager of Stoneybrook West Golf Club, said he expects the effort will raise a significant amount for the Humane Society and its annual fundraiser benefitting the prevention of cruelty to animals (SPCA).
In addition, Bearss said Stoneybrook is putting together a team to participate in the Pet Walk the Humane Society is hosting Saturday Feb. 12 from 9 a.m. to noon at Lake Eola Park in downtown Orlando.
All donations collected at Stoneybrook West Golf Club and funds raised by the team’s Pet Walk will be turned over to the Central Florida Humane Society.
Stoneybrook West Golf Club is located off SR 429 in Winter Garden. For more information, contact 407-797-8533
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For more information, please contact: Mark Bearss, General Manager, Stoneybrook West, 407-797-8533; Gene Garrote, President, Celebration Golf Management, 407-566-1045
Lennar’s Heritage Hills to Host Tribute to Historic “Orange Blossom Special” Train on Feb. 12 with Live Music, Train Rides
CLERMONT - Heritage Hills, Lennar’s active adult community off Hancock Rd. and Hartwood Marsh Rd. south of S.R. 50 in Clermont, will celebrate the venerated “Orange Blossom Special” a 1920s-era luxury train service of Seaboard Air Line Railroad at a special event from noon to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 12.
Mark Metheny, president of Lennar’s Central Florida Division, said the Orlando Society of Model Railroaders plan to entertain guests with an exhibit of the “Silver Meteor” another Seaboard Airline Railroad Super Locomotive.
The Heritage Hills event will also host live entertainment by the “Porch Dogs,” who’s Cajun, Bluegrass and Folk music is well known in Central Florida.
Metheny said the Porch Dogs plan a special performance of “The Orange Blossom Special,” the historic song by Erwin T. Rouse and Robert Russell “Chubby” Wise that was covered by Bill Monroe and Johnny Cash among others, and called the best known fiddle song of the 20th Century.
Lennar will host a luncheon featuring gourmet “Orange Blossom Special” foods. A train will shuttle guests to the new villa model homes at Heritage Hills and visitors will receive a souvenir event t-shirt, Metheny added.
Lennar is offering new home buyers a wide range of incentives through Feb. 28 to celebrate ready-to-move-in villa and single family homes at Heritage Hills that are priced from the $130s.
Incentives offered through Feb. 28 include two years free home owner association dues, free luxury home upgrades, and $5,000 off of their new home purchase price, Metheny added.
Visit www.Lennar.com.
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For more information contact: Sara K. Nakamine, Active Adult Marketing Lennar-Heritage Hills, 813-494-6391; David Parker, Director of Sales Lennar-Orlando Region, 888-317-7489; Mark Metheny, Lennar Division President-Central Florida, 727-479-1700
Mark Metheny, president of Lennar’s Central Florida Division, said the Orlando Society of Model Railroaders plan to entertain guests with an exhibit of the “Silver Meteor” another Seaboard Airline Railroad Super Locomotive.
The Heritage Hills event will also host live entertainment by the “Porch Dogs,” who’s Cajun, Bluegrass and Folk music is well known in Central Florida.
Metheny said the Porch Dogs plan a special performance of “The Orange Blossom Special,” the historic song by Erwin T. Rouse and Robert Russell “Chubby” Wise that was covered by Bill Monroe and Johnny Cash among others, and called the best known fiddle song of the 20th Century.
Lennar will host a luncheon featuring gourmet “Orange Blossom Special” foods. A train will shuttle guests to the new villa model homes at Heritage Hills and visitors will receive a souvenir event t-shirt, Metheny added.
Lennar is offering new home buyers a wide range of incentives through Feb. 28 to celebrate ready-to-move-in villa and single family homes at Heritage Hills that are priced from the $130s.
Incentives offered through Feb. 28 include two years free home owner association dues, free luxury home upgrades, and $5,000 off of their new home purchase price, Metheny added.
Visit www.Lennar.com.
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For more information contact: Sara K. Nakamine, Active Adult Marketing Lennar-Heritage Hills, 813-494-6391; David Parker, Director of Sales Lennar-Orlando Region, 888-317-7489; Mark Metheny, Lennar Division President-Central Florida, 727-479-1700
OptiGrate Receives Florida Companies to Watch Award
ORLANDO – OptiGrate Corp has been recognized as a recipient of the 2011 Florida Companies to WatchSM award, an honor presented by GrowFL, the Florida Economic Gardening Institute, in association with the Edward Lowe Foundation. The 50 companies were chosen after evaluating more than 310 nominations for the awards, represent industries ranging from alternative energy development to food production and industrial gear makers to information technology firms.
“It is truly an honor for us to be a part of the inaugural class of 50 Florida Companies to Watch,” says OptiGrate’s Chief Executive Officer Dr. Alexei Glebov. “A strong presence of high-tech companies in the group is a sound indicator of the changing face of the Florida’s economy and OptiGrate is excited to contribute to it with our dedication to new technologies and innovation”.
Florida Companies to Watch is an awards program that celebrates privately held second-stage companies headquartered in the state. Awardees are selected for demonstrating the intent and capacity to grow based on employee or sales growth, exceptional entrepreneurial leadership, sustainable competitive advantage or other notable strengths.
“This statewide event lauds the success of business leaders who have taken their operations to the "second-stage" of growth and hold the potential to continue to create new jobs in their communities and industries, thereby making a difference in regional communities”, says Dr. Tom O’Neal, vice president for Research & Commercialization at the University of Central Florida.
The companies will receive their awards at an awards gala on Thursday, Feb. 17 at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort in Orlando, Florida.
About OptiGrate Corp: OptiGrate Corp, founded in 1999, pioneered and successfully brought to market the innovative technology of volume Bragg grating based optical filters. The unique micro-optic components made by OptiGrate enable dramatic performance improvement of laser systems, vast miniaturization and cost reduction of analytical instruments and ultrafast lasers for medical, pharma, defense, nanotech, and other applications. OptiGrate supplies custom builds as well as volume orders of diffractive optical components to more than 200 customers on 5 continents, including government contractors, key industrial and academic players in optoelectronics, analytical, and semiconductor industries. Additional information about the company can be obtained at www.OptiGrate.com.
“It is truly an honor for us to be a part of the inaugural class of 50 Florida Companies to Watch,” says OptiGrate’s Chief Executive Officer Dr. Alexei Glebov. “A strong presence of high-tech companies in the group is a sound indicator of the changing face of the Florida’s economy and OptiGrate is excited to contribute to it with our dedication to new technologies and innovation”.
Florida Companies to Watch is an awards program that celebrates privately held second-stage companies headquartered in the state. Awardees are selected for demonstrating the intent and capacity to grow based on employee or sales growth, exceptional entrepreneurial leadership, sustainable competitive advantage or other notable strengths.
“This statewide event lauds the success of business leaders who have taken their operations to the "second-stage" of growth and hold the potential to continue to create new jobs in their communities and industries, thereby making a difference in regional communities”, says Dr. Tom O’Neal, vice president for Research & Commercialization at the University of Central Florida.
The companies will receive their awards at an awards gala on Thursday, Feb. 17 at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort in Orlando, Florida.
About OptiGrate Corp: OptiGrate Corp, founded in 1999, pioneered and successfully brought to market the innovative technology of volume Bragg grating based optical filters. The unique micro-optic components made by OptiGrate enable dramatic performance improvement of laser systems, vast miniaturization and cost reduction of analytical instruments and ultrafast lasers for medical, pharma, defense, nanotech, and other applications. OptiGrate supplies custom builds as well as volume orders of diffractive optical components to more than 200 customers on 5 continents, including government contractors, key industrial and academic players in optoelectronics, analytical, and semiconductor industries. Additional information about the company can be obtained at www.OptiGrate.com.
Mattamy Homes to Open Single Family Homes in February at Marley Park in Surprise
TEMPE - Mattamy Homes will open a new single family model home by Feb. 15 at Marley Park, located east of Reems Road just south of Waddell Road in Surprise, Ariz., a suburb of Phoenix.
Carolyn Morrison, vice president of operations at Mattamy Homes in Arizona, said the 2,080 square foot Provence model home at Marley Park will be fully furnished and professionally decorated.
Morrison said homebuyers may choose from four new Mattamy designs at Marley Park that range from 1,521 square feet of living space to 2,501 square feet, with three and four bedrooms, two and three baths and two-car garages.
The Provence design offers a two-story option and the model will present the upstairs space as an entertainment area.
Mattamy plans to build 42 low-maintenance single-family homes priced from the $130s at Marley Park, which features tree-lined streets and parks throughout.
The community boasts its own elementary school and homeowners enjoy the Heritage Park swimming pool and community center with resident community events.
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For more information contact: Carolyn Morrison, VP Operations, Mattamy Homes Phoenix, 480-302-6080
About Mattamy Homes: Mattamy Homes, www.mattamyhomes.com, expanded into the U.S. in 2003 and is headquartered in Winter Park, Fla., with divisions in Arizona, Minneapolis, Charlotte, Jacksonville and Orlando. The homebuilder, the largest and most active in Canada with annual revenues exceeding $1.3 billion, was ranked among the highest of all homebuilders in the greater Toronto and Ottawa areas in a nationwide customer satisfaction survey conducted by J.D. Power Associates.
Carolyn Morrison, vice president of operations at Mattamy Homes in Arizona, said the 2,080 square foot Provence model home at Marley Park will be fully furnished and professionally decorated.
Morrison said homebuyers may choose from four new Mattamy designs at Marley Park that range from 1,521 square feet of living space to 2,501 square feet, with three and four bedrooms, two and three baths and two-car garages.
The Provence design offers a two-story option and the model will present the upstairs space as an entertainment area.
Mattamy plans to build 42 low-maintenance single-family homes priced from the $130s at Marley Park, which features tree-lined streets and parks throughout.
The community boasts its own elementary school and homeowners enjoy the Heritage Park swimming pool and community center with resident community events.
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For more information contact: Carolyn Morrison, VP Operations, Mattamy Homes Phoenix, 480-302-6080
About Mattamy Homes: Mattamy Homes, www.mattamyhomes.com, expanded into the U.S. in 2003 and is headquartered in Winter Park, Fla., with divisions in Arizona, Minneapolis, Charlotte, Jacksonville and Orlando. The homebuilder, the largest and most active in Canada with annual revenues exceeding $1.3 billion, was ranked among the highest of all homebuilders in the greater Toronto and Ottawa areas in a nationwide customer satisfaction survey conducted by J.D. Power Associates.
Friday, January 28, 2011
NAI Realvest Negotiates New Lease for 9,675 Square Feet, increasing occupancy to 100 Percent at the Winter Park Commerce Center
ORLANDO, Fla. – NAI Realvest recently completed a lease agreement for 9,675 square feet of office/industrial space at Winter Park Commerce Center near downtown Winter Park.
Michael Heidrich, principal at NAI Realvest negotiated the transaction representing the landlord, Winter Park-based WFI.
Jack Lynch, senior associate at NAI Realvest represented the new tenant Hype Marketing d/b/a Fulfillment Experts, Inc., who leased units 913, 915 and 937 N. Pennsylvania Ave., and increased the occupancy to 100 percent at Winter Park Commerce Center.
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For more information contact: Jack Lynch, NAI Realvest 407-875-9989 or jlynch@realvest.com; Michael Heidrich, NAI Realvest 407-875-9989 or mheidrich@realvest.com; Patrick Mahoney, President, NAI Realvest 407-875-9989 pmahoney@realvest.com; Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142 lvershelco@aol.com
About NAI Realvest : NAI Realvest, 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 www.NAIRealvest.com.
Michael Heidrich, principal at NAI Realvest negotiated the transaction representing the landlord, Winter Park-based WFI.
Jack Lynch, senior associate at NAI Realvest represented the new tenant Hype Marketing d/b/a Fulfillment Experts, Inc., who leased units 913, 915 and 937 N. Pennsylvania Ave., and increased the occupancy to 100 percent at Winter Park Commerce Center.
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For more information contact: Jack Lynch, NAI Realvest 407-875-9989 or jlynch@realvest.com; Michael Heidrich, NAI Realvest 407-875-9989 or mheidrich@realvest.com; Patrick Mahoney, President, NAI Realvest 407-875-9989 pmahoney@realvest.com; Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142 lvershelco@aol.com
About NAI Realvest : NAI Realvest, 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 www.NAIRealvest.com.
Del Webb to Showcase 10 New Model Homes at Grand Opening Feb. 19 at Stone Creek in Ocala
OCALA, Fla. – Del Webb will unveil 10 new model homes priced from the $130s to $270s during its Grand Opening on Saturday, Feb. 19 at Stone Creek, a golf course community located at 6320 SW 89th Court Rd. in Ocala.
Sean Strickler, vice president of sales and marketing for Del Webb in Central Florida, said a lively grand opening celebration is planned from noon to 4 p.m. with food, refreshments, live music and giveaways. Admission is free and the public is invited.
At completion Del Webb plans to build over 4,000 new single family homes at Stone Creek.
The Stone Creek 18-hole championship golf course on 187 acres is open and boasts stately live oak trees on a rolling countryside with water features strategically placed on 14 of the holes, and a six-tee box design for beginners to experts. There is also an on-site restaurant called Stone Creek Grille.
Stone Creek’s Reflection Bay and Elan Spa community clubhouses are completed and consist of over 44,000 square feet, situated on more than 29 acres including a grand ballroom, fitness center, movement studio, indoor spa, steam and sauna room, indoor and outdoor pools, tennis courts, horseshoe pits, pickelball courts and bocce ball courts.
“Stone Creek offers a refreshing alternative for Active Adults making the move to Florida or for residents of the Villages who are looking for a more intimate, less crowded community while still having a variety of Lifestyle offerings at their doorstep” according to Strickler.
For more information, visit delwebb.com/stonecreek or call 877-333-5932.
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For more information about this news release contact: Jennifer Hendry, Marketing Coordinator, North Florida Division, 904-217-0005, jennifer.hendry@pulte.com; Lyndsey Clarke, Marketing Manager Pulte Central & North Florida Divisions, 407-661-2150 ext 1416 2301 Lucien Way, Suite 400, Maitland, FL 32751; lyndsey.clarke@pultegroup.com; Sean C. Strickler, Vice President Sales & Marketing PulteGroup/Florida, 407-661-1461 sean.strickler@pultegroup.com; Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142 lvershelco@aol.com
About Del Webb: Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2010, award-winning Del Webb communities provide a vibrant, enriched lifestyle for those ages 55 and older, creating an unmatched experience for the next phase of life. Del Webb communities began with the original Sun City which opened outside Phoenix, Arizona in 1960 and have grown to include more than 50 communities currently open for new home sales in 21 states. Del Webb is the undisputed leader of active adult communities in America and draws on its 50 years of experience of providing residents an engaging life which fulfills their creative, physical, mental, and social needs. Together with Del Webb residents, the brand is redefining retirement. For more information on Del Webb, visit www.delwebb.com
Sean Strickler, vice president of sales and marketing for Del Webb in Central Florida, said a lively grand opening celebration is planned from noon to 4 p.m. with food, refreshments, live music and giveaways. Admission is free and the public is invited.
At completion Del Webb plans to build over 4,000 new single family homes at Stone Creek.
The Stone Creek 18-hole championship golf course on 187 acres is open and boasts stately live oak trees on a rolling countryside with water features strategically placed on 14 of the holes, and a six-tee box design for beginners to experts. There is also an on-site restaurant called Stone Creek Grille.
Stone Creek’s Reflection Bay and Elan Spa community clubhouses are completed and consist of over 44,000 square feet, situated on more than 29 acres including a grand ballroom, fitness center, movement studio, indoor spa, steam and sauna room, indoor and outdoor pools, tennis courts, horseshoe pits, pickelball courts and bocce ball courts.
“Stone Creek offers a refreshing alternative for Active Adults making the move to Florida or for residents of the Villages who are looking for a more intimate, less crowded community while still having a variety of Lifestyle offerings at their doorstep” according to Strickler.
For more information, visit delwebb.com/stonecreek or call 877-333-5932.
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For more information about this news release contact: Jennifer Hendry, Marketing Coordinator, North Florida Division, 904-217-0005, jennifer.hendry@pulte.com; Lyndsey Clarke, Marketing Manager Pulte Central & North Florida Divisions, 407-661-2150 ext 1416 2301 Lucien Way, Suite 400, Maitland, FL 32751; lyndsey.clarke@pultegroup.com; Sean C. Strickler, Vice President Sales & Marketing PulteGroup/Florida, 407-661-1461 sean.strickler@pultegroup.com; Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142 lvershelco@aol.com
About Del Webb: Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2010, award-winning Del Webb communities provide a vibrant, enriched lifestyle for those ages 55 and older, creating an unmatched experience for the next phase of life. Del Webb communities began with the original Sun City which opened outside Phoenix, Arizona in 1960 and have grown to include more than 50 communities currently open for new home sales in 21 states. Del Webb is the undisputed leader of active adult communities in America and draws on its 50 years of experience of providing residents an engaging life which fulfills their creative, physical, mental, and social needs. Together with Del Webb residents, the brand is redefining retirement. For more information on Del Webb, visit www.delwebb.com
Celebration Golf Management Plans Statewide Expansion
CELEBRATION - Celebration Golf Management LLC, which operates the Celebration Golf Club and four others in the Central Florida area, plans to expand statewide within the next few years.
Gene Garrote, president and principal of Celebration Golf Management LLC, said the firm focuses on quality golf courses in primary visitor destinations.
In the Orlando area, Celebration Golf Management owns and manages Legends Golf & Country Club in Clermont; The Golden Bear Club in Windermere; Kings Ridge in Clermont; Stoneybrook West in Winter Garden and Celebration Golf Club in Celebration.
The firm also owns and manages Crockett Ridge Golf Course in Kingsport, Tenn. and The International Club in Myrtle Beach, S.C.
“The recession has impacted golf courses across the country and the golfing industry as a whole,” Garrote said. “Our management model incorporates current economic conditions and, as the economy improves, we anticipate substantial opportunities to expand our portfolio of managing and owning golf courses and golf clubs throughout the state,” Garrote explained.
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For more information, please contact:Gene Garrote, President, Celebration Golf Management, 407-566-1045Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142
Gene Garrote, president and principal of Celebration Golf Management LLC, said the firm focuses on quality golf courses in primary visitor destinations.
In the Orlando area, Celebration Golf Management owns and manages Legends Golf & Country Club in Clermont; The Golden Bear Club in Windermere; Kings Ridge in Clermont; Stoneybrook West in Winter Garden and Celebration Golf Club in Celebration.
The firm also owns and manages Crockett Ridge Golf Course in Kingsport, Tenn. and The International Club in Myrtle Beach, S.C.
“The recession has impacted golf courses across the country and the golfing industry as a whole,” Garrote said. “Our management model incorporates current economic conditions and, as the economy improves, we anticipate substantial opportunities to expand our portfolio of managing and owning golf courses and golf clubs throughout the state,” Garrote explained.
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For more information, please contact:Gene Garrote, President, Celebration Golf Management, 407-566-1045Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142
Dupree Lakes in Land O’Lakes Offers Incentives on Sales of New Homes
Land O’Lakes - Beazer Homes is offering incentives worth up to $8,500 on sales of newly-built single-family homes at Dupree Lakes, located at 6153 Everlasting Pl. off Ehrens Cutoff Rd. east of Land-O’Lakes Blvd.
Kareyann Rhodes, sales manager for Beazer Homes in the Tampa Bay region, said the incentives include closing costs assistance up to three percent of the value of the home and up to $8,500 worth of free design options that could range from appliances, counters, cabinets and faucetry to floor, window and wall treatments.
Rhodes said Beazer recently introduced five new floor plans at Dupree Lakes.
New floor plans at Dupree Lakes include the Bay Island, with three bedrooms and two baths in 1,402 square feet of living space with a two-car garage, priced at $154,990. The five-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath Newberry II floor plan with 3,197 square feet and a two-car garage is priced at $218,990.
Three ready-to-move-in homes are available now on 55-foot home sites at Dupree Lakes, and four more homes under construction will be available in February, Rhodes said.
Two model homes will open by Feb. 1, Rhodes added, including the two-story Newberry II model home and the St. Augustine model home, with five bedrooms, three baths and a bonus room in 2,546 square feet of living space, priced from $214,990.
Rhodes said new homes with three-car garages on 65-foot home sites at Dupree Lakes range in size from 2,465 square feet to 3,210 square feet, priced from $210,990.
All new homes at Dupree Lakes are built with Beazer’s eSMART features that include elements to increase energy and water efficiency and indoor air-quality.
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For more information contact: Kareyann Rhodes, Sales Manager, Beazer Homes/Tampa Division 813-663-9002 Krhodes@beazer.com; Theresa Tilton, Vice President of Sales Beazer Homes/Florida 407-339-4114; ttilton@beazer.com; Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142
Kareyann Rhodes, sales manager for Beazer Homes in the Tampa Bay region, said the incentives include closing costs assistance up to three percent of the value of the home and up to $8,500 worth of free design options that could range from appliances, counters, cabinets and faucetry to floor, window and wall treatments.
Rhodes said Beazer recently introduced five new floor plans at Dupree Lakes.
New floor plans at Dupree Lakes include the Bay Island, with three bedrooms and two baths in 1,402 square feet of living space with a two-car garage, priced at $154,990. The five-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath Newberry II floor plan with 3,197 square feet and a two-car garage is priced at $218,990.
Three ready-to-move-in homes are available now on 55-foot home sites at Dupree Lakes, and four more homes under construction will be available in February, Rhodes said.
Two model homes will open by Feb. 1, Rhodes added, including the two-story Newberry II model home and the St. Augustine model home, with five bedrooms, three baths and a bonus room in 2,546 square feet of living space, priced from $214,990.
Rhodes said new homes with three-car garages on 65-foot home sites at Dupree Lakes range in size from 2,465 square feet to 3,210 square feet, priced from $210,990.
All new homes at Dupree Lakes are built with Beazer’s eSMART features that include elements to increase energy and water efficiency and indoor air-quality.
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For more information contact: Kareyann Rhodes, Sales Manager, Beazer Homes/Tampa Division 813-663-9002 Krhodes@beazer.com; Theresa Tilton, Vice President of Sales Beazer Homes/Florida 407-339-4114; ttilton@beazer.com; Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142
Turning Your Leased Industrial Facilities into a Profit Center
Turning Your Leased Industrial Facilities into a Profit Center By George Livingston and Christie Alexander
Ed. Note: George Livingston is founder and chairman of NAI Realvest, based in Maitland, one of the most active commercial real estate brokerage firms in Central Florida. He is a principal of CommerCenters, LLC, which ranks as one of the region’s largest developers of industrial facilities.
According to current economic indicators---and most economists--- U.S. business and industry will likely show measurable signs of improvement in 2011. That means the window is narrowing on the opportunity for industrial firms to recognize significantly improved revenue from their leased facilities.
That may seem counter-intuitive at first. But the current economic cycle is rife with opportunity for successful enterprises with positive credit history. Your landlord is loath to admit it, but the fact is, your company---more specifically your leasehold obligation---is one of your landlord’s principal assets right now.
Nationwide, commercial properties---including the facilities you occupy now---have decreased in value as a result of the real estate decline and the accompanying recession. With regional and local market vagaries, all properties have suffered. As undercapitalized companies downsized or folded, vacancies spiked and rents from remaining tenants have not made up the difference.
That means the capital value of your monthly rent payment---the relative proportion of your landlord’s mortgage payment or ROI covered by your payment---is substantially greater than the numerical dollar value. Your landlord and your landlord’s lender are both eminently aware of this.
To the extent that you can turn that value differential into cash---or concessions---you can improve your company’s cash position.
But beware the window is closing. As the economy improves and more companies expand, the value differential will evaporate.
If your lease is due for renewal this year, current market conditions are even more favorable.
Landlords will agree to substantial concessions to retain a good tenant. Even if your lease is not due for renewal soon, negotiate now and offer to extend the term.
A reputable offer of terms and conditions from a new landlord will inevitably lead to stronger concessions from your current landlord.
From your current landlord’s perspective, the only meaningful differential is an estimate of your relocation costs versus his cost to lease the space to a new tenant.
Well-informed---and well-represented---tenants are cutting very good deals now with pragmatic landlords, fixing advantageous rates, lengthening lease terms and negotiating improvements and upgrades.
In the current market cycle, most companies will benefit from lease negotiations conducted with the expertise of a good tenant representative. Almost every commercial property firm today retains associates whose specialty is representing the interests of tenants.
Such specialists have the capacity to research properties, landlords and local market conditions, and know which concessions are most reasonable.
They also know the conditions landlords face. A newly built industrial property may have minimum lease requirements imposed by lenders, and thus might be more flexible granting improvements or upgrades than lower lease rates.
Landlords of older properties may be in a better position to wait out the recovery and thus be less inclined to negotiate generous concessions of any sort. A good tenant representative will know the inside story.
The end result is the same. Time is of the essence. Act now and you can lock in rates and terms that fit your business plan and substantially improve your bottom line.
Ed. Note: George Livingston is founder and chairman of NAI Realvest, based in Maitland, one of the most active commercial real estate brokerage firms in Central Florida. He is a principal of CommerCenters, LLC, which ranks as one of the region’s largest developers of industrial facilities.
According to current economic indicators---and most economists--- U.S. business and industry will likely show measurable signs of improvement in 2011. That means the window is narrowing on the opportunity for industrial firms to recognize significantly improved revenue from their leased facilities.
That may seem counter-intuitive at first. But the current economic cycle is rife with opportunity for successful enterprises with positive credit history. Your landlord is loath to admit it, but the fact is, your company---more specifically your leasehold obligation---is one of your landlord’s principal assets right now.
Nationwide, commercial properties---including the facilities you occupy now---have decreased in value as a result of the real estate decline and the accompanying recession. With regional and local market vagaries, all properties have suffered. As undercapitalized companies downsized or folded, vacancies spiked and rents from remaining tenants have not made up the difference.
That means the capital value of your monthly rent payment---the relative proportion of your landlord’s mortgage payment or ROI covered by your payment---is substantially greater than the numerical dollar value. Your landlord and your landlord’s lender are both eminently aware of this.
To the extent that you can turn that value differential into cash---or concessions---you can improve your company’s cash position.
But beware the window is closing. As the economy improves and more companies expand, the value differential will evaporate.
If your lease is due for renewal this year, current market conditions are even more favorable.
Landlords will agree to substantial concessions to retain a good tenant. Even if your lease is not due for renewal soon, negotiate now and offer to extend the term.
A reputable offer of terms and conditions from a new landlord will inevitably lead to stronger concessions from your current landlord.
From your current landlord’s perspective, the only meaningful differential is an estimate of your relocation costs versus his cost to lease the space to a new tenant.
Well-informed---and well-represented---tenants are cutting very good deals now with pragmatic landlords, fixing advantageous rates, lengthening lease terms and negotiating improvements and upgrades.
In the current market cycle, most companies will benefit from lease negotiations conducted with the expertise of a good tenant representative. Almost every commercial property firm today retains associates whose specialty is representing the interests of tenants.
Such specialists have the capacity to research properties, landlords and local market conditions, and know which concessions are most reasonable.
They also know the conditions landlords face. A newly built industrial property may have minimum lease requirements imposed by lenders, and thus might be more flexible granting improvements or upgrades than lower lease rates.
Landlords of older properties may be in a better position to wait out the recovery and thus be less inclined to negotiate generous concessions of any sort. A good tenant representative will know the inside story.
The end result is the same. Time is of the essence. Act now and you can lock in rates and terms that fit your business plan and substantially improve your bottom line.
Friday, January 21, 2011
Margie and Richard Trostheim of Cedar Falls, Iowa Feted as 500th Home Buyer at Del Webb Southshore Falls in Apollo Beach
APOLLO BEACH, Fla. – Margie and Richard Trostheim of Cedar Falls, Iowa, were recently feted as the 500th home buyers at Del Webb Southshore Falls, the historic active adult community located at Shell Falls Drive in Apollo Beach.
The soon-to-be retired couple plans to move into their new home at Del Webb Southshore Falls in July, said Sean Strickler, vice president of sales and marketing for the Central Florida division of Del Webb Communities.
Richard Trostheim is retiring from a career as custodial supervisor at the University of Northern Iowa and Margie is retiring from the same university where she has been a clerk for many years. Del Webb Southshore Falls appealed to them for the warm weather and nearby golf.
“We have been looking forward to this for many years,” the Trostheims said.
For the Trostheims, the safety features, planned activities and friendly neighbors proved an irresistible lure.
“There is something interesting to do every day and the home owners we met here are friendly, happy and engaging,” Mrs. Trostheim said. “We have already met friends and we are looking forward to being neighbors,” she said.
For more information about this news release, contact: Lyndsey Clarke, Marketing Manager Del Webb Central Florida Division, 407-661-2150 ext 1416 2301 Lucien Way, Suite 400, Maitland, FL 32751; lyndsey.clarke@pultegroup.com; Sean C. Strickler, Vice President Sales & Marketing Del Webb-Central Florida, 407-661-1461 sean.strickler@pultegroup.com; Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142 lvershelco@aol.com
About Del Webb: Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2010, award-winning Del Webb communities provide a vibrant, enriched lifestyle for those ages 55 and older, creating an unmatched experience for the next phase of life. Del Webb communities began with the original Sun City which opened outside Phoenix, Arizona in 1960 and have grown to include more than 50 communities currently open for new home sales in 21 states. Del Webb is the undisputed leader of active adult communities in America and draws on its 50 years of experience of providing residents an engaging life which fulfills their creative, physical, mental, and social needs. Together with Del Webb residents, the brand is redefining retirement. For more information on Del Webb, visit www.delwebb.com.
About PulteGroup: PulteGroup, Inc. (NYSE: PHM) based in Bloomfield Hills, Mich., is America’s premier home building company with operations in 67 markets, 29 states and the District of Columbia. Celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2010, the Company has an unmatched capacity to meet the needs of all buyer segments through its brand portfolio that includes Pulte Homes, Centex Homes and Del Webb. As the most awarded homebuilder in customer satisfaction, the brands of PulteGroup have consistently ranked among the nation’s top homebuilders as surveyed by third-party, independent national customer satisfaction studies. For more information about PulteGroup, Inc. and PulteGroup brands, see www.pultegroup.com; www.pulte.com; www.centex.com; www.delwebb.com
The soon-to-be retired couple plans to move into their new home at Del Webb Southshore Falls in July, said Sean Strickler, vice president of sales and marketing for the Central Florida division of Del Webb Communities.
Richard Trostheim is retiring from a career as custodial supervisor at the University of Northern Iowa and Margie is retiring from the same university where she has been a clerk for many years. Del Webb Southshore Falls appealed to them for the warm weather and nearby golf.
“We have been looking forward to this for many years,” the Trostheims said.
For the Trostheims, the safety features, planned activities and friendly neighbors proved an irresistible lure.
“There is something interesting to do every day and the home owners we met here are friendly, happy and engaging,” Mrs. Trostheim said. “We have already met friends and we are looking forward to being neighbors,” she said.
For more information about this news release, contact: Lyndsey Clarke, Marketing Manager Del Webb Central Florida Division, 407-661-2150 ext 1416 2301 Lucien Way, Suite 400, Maitland, FL 32751; lyndsey.clarke@pultegroup.com; Sean C. Strickler, Vice President Sales & Marketing Del Webb-Central Florida, 407-661-1461 sean.strickler@pultegroup.com; Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142 lvershelco@aol.com
About Del Webb: Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2010, award-winning Del Webb communities provide a vibrant, enriched lifestyle for those ages 55 and older, creating an unmatched experience for the next phase of life. Del Webb communities began with the original Sun City which opened outside Phoenix, Arizona in 1960 and have grown to include more than 50 communities currently open for new home sales in 21 states. Del Webb is the undisputed leader of active adult communities in America and draws on its 50 years of experience of providing residents an engaging life which fulfills their creative, physical, mental, and social needs. Together with Del Webb residents, the brand is redefining retirement. For more information on Del Webb, visit www.delwebb.com.
About PulteGroup: PulteGroup, Inc. (NYSE: PHM) based in Bloomfield Hills, Mich., is America’s premier home building company with operations in 67 markets, 29 states and the District of Columbia. Celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2010, the Company has an unmatched capacity to meet the needs of all buyer segments through its brand portfolio that includes Pulte Homes, Centex Homes and Del Webb. As the most awarded homebuilder in customer satisfaction, the brands of PulteGroup have consistently ranked among the nation’s top homebuilders as surveyed by third-party, independent national customer satisfaction studies. For more information about PulteGroup, Inc. and PulteGroup brands, see www.pultegroup.com; www.pulte.com; www.centex.com; www.delwebb.com
Lavista Associates Reports Sales of 36 Commercial REO Properties in 2010 That Total More Than $24 Million
ATLANTA, Ga. --- Lavista Associates, one of Atlanta’s leading commercial real estate companies, reports it sold 36 commercial REO properties in 2010 with 10 of those sold in the month of December alone.
Tom Davenport, president of Lavista Associates, Inc. said proceeds from sales of REO properties in 2010 totaled more than $24 million.
Lavista Associates represented 11 banks and lending institutions in the sales, Davenport said.
Commercial REO assets sold in 2010 included 20 office buildings, two office condominium projects, seven retail strip centers, one convenience store, five industrial properties, and one self-storage facility.
Lavista Associates is currently responsible for the marketing of 54 REO properties representing eight financial institutions. The firm is currently engaged in the marketing, sales and management of 37 office condominium projects.
“Our REO work saw substantial growth in 2010 and we expect that trend to continue in 2011,” Davenport said.
Lavista Associates recently added three major REO clients---First Citizens Bank, BB&T, which awarded assignments to Lavista Associates in the fourth quarter of 2010, and Ameris Bank, which selected Lavista Associates in December.
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For more information contact: Tom Davenport, President, Lavista Associates, Inc. 770-448-6400; tdavenport@lavista.com; Kimberly Steele, Director of Marketing & Administration, Lavista Associates, Inc. 770-729-2824; ksteele@lavista.com; Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142 lvershelco@aol.com
About Lavista Associates, Inc.: Serving Atlanta for over 38 years, Lavista Associates, Inc. is one of metro Atlanta’s leading commercial real estate companies, representing clients in the sale and leasing of a broad spectrum of commercial, industrial, office and retail properties. The firm’s goal is excellence of service to its clients resulting in the highest value for their real estate holdings.
Tom Davenport, president of Lavista Associates, Inc. said proceeds from sales of REO properties in 2010 totaled more than $24 million.
Lavista Associates represented 11 banks and lending institutions in the sales, Davenport said.
Commercial REO assets sold in 2010 included 20 office buildings, two office condominium projects, seven retail strip centers, one convenience store, five industrial properties, and one self-storage facility.
Lavista Associates is currently responsible for the marketing of 54 REO properties representing eight financial institutions. The firm is currently engaged in the marketing, sales and management of 37 office condominium projects.
“Our REO work saw substantial growth in 2010 and we expect that trend to continue in 2011,” Davenport said.
Lavista Associates recently added three major REO clients---First Citizens Bank, BB&T, which awarded assignments to Lavista Associates in the fourth quarter of 2010, and Ameris Bank, which selected Lavista Associates in December.
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For more information contact: Tom Davenport, President, Lavista Associates, Inc. 770-448-6400; tdavenport@lavista.com; Kimberly Steele, Director of Marketing & Administration, Lavista Associates, Inc. 770-729-2824; ksteele@lavista.com; Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142 lvershelco@aol.com
About Lavista Associates, Inc.: Serving Atlanta for over 38 years, Lavista Associates, Inc. is one of metro Atlanta’s leading commercial real estate companies, representing clients in the sale and leasing of a broad spectrum of commercial, industrial, office and retail properties. The firm’s goal is excellence of service to its clients resulting in the highest value for their real estate holdings.
Ashton Woods Homes to Host Grand Opening to Showcase New Town Homes at Highland Park on Racetrack Rd. in Tampa
TAMPA, Fla. --- Ashton Woods Homes will host a grand opening Feb. 13 to showcase new model town homes at Highland Park, located off S. Mobley and Racetrack Rds. in the Westchase area of Tampa.
Michael Roche, vice president of sales and marketing for Ashton Woods Homes in the Tampa Bay region, said Ashton Woods Homes plans to build 33 three and four bedroom town homes at Highland Park that feature two-and-a-half baths, two-car garages and private courtyards, priced from $176,900.
Ashton Woods’ first model town home at Highland Park is ready for viewing now and will be featured at the Grand Opening event Sunday Feb. 13.
Ashton Woods Homes is a subsidiary of the Great Gulf Group of companies, a North American real estate conglomerate headquartered in Toronto, and currently has communities under development in Houston, Dallas, Atlanta, Raleigh, Phoenix, Tampa, Denver and Orlando.
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For more information, contact: Michael Roche, VP Sales & Marketing Ashton Woods Homes Tampa-Orlando 407-647-3700; mroche@ashtonwoodshomes.com; John Reny, President Ashton Woods Homes Tampa-Orlando 407-647-3700; Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142
Michael Roche, vice president of sales and marketing for Ashton Woods Homes in the Tampa Bay region, said Ashton Woods Homes plans to build 33 three and four bedroom town homes at Highland Park that feature two-and-a-half baths, two-car garages and private courtyards, priced from $176,900.
Ashton Woods’ first model town home at Highland Park is ready for viewing now and will be featured at the Grand Opening event Sunday Feb. 13.
Ashton Woods Homes is a subsidiary of the Great Gulf Group of companies, a North American real estate conglomerate headquartered in Toronto, and currently has communities under development in Houston, Dallas, Atlanta, Raleigh, Phoenix, Tampa, Denver and Orlando.
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For more information, contact: Michael Roche, VP Sales & Marketing Ashton Woods Homes Tampa-Orlando 407-647-3700; mroche@ashtonwoodshomes.com; John Reny, President Ashton Woods Homes Tampa-Orlando 407-647-3700; Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142
NAI Realvest Negotiates Two New Office Leases in Orlando and Lake Mary
MAITLAND, Fla. --- NAI Realvest recently negotiated two new lease agreements for office space in Orlando and Lake Mary. NAI Realvest Principal Tom R. Kelley II, CCIM negotiated both transactions.
In Lake Mary Kelley represented the landlord in a lease agreement for 1,275 square feet of
office space at 153 Parliament Loop in Regency Pointe. Jonathan Fitzgerald of KW Commercial represented the tenant, JD Insurance & Financial Group of Lake Mary.
Kelley brokered a lease transaction in Orlando for 750 square feet of office space at 2212 Hillcrest St. where Brian Adams Photographics is the new tenant and Whirly Properties, LLC is the landlord. * * *
For more information contact: Tom R. Kelley II, CCIM, Principal, NAI Realvest, 407-875-9989, tkelley@realvest.com; Patrick Mahoney, President NAI Realvest, 407-875-9989 pmahoney@realvest.com; Beth Payan or Larry Vershel, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142
About NAI Realvest: NAI Realvest, 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 www.NAIRealvest.com.
In Lake Mary Kelley represented the landlord in a lease agreement for 1,275 square feet of
office space at 153 Parliament Loop in Regency Pointe. Jonathan Fitzgerald of KW Commercial represented the tenant, JD Insurance & Financial Group of Lake Mary.
Kelley brokered a lease transaction in Orlando for 750 square feet of office space at 2212 Hillcrest St. where Brian Adams Photographics is the new tenant and Whirly Properties, LLC is the landlord. * * *
For more information contact: Tom R. Kelley II, CCIM, Principal, NAI Realvest, 407-875-9989, tkelley@realvest.com; Patrick Mahoney, President NAI Realvest, 407-875-9989 pmahoney@realvest.com; Beth Payan or Larry Vershel, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142
About NAI Realvest: NAI Realvest, 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 www.NAIRealvest.com.
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