Chicago, Ill. — New Home Star, the national real estate sales and marketing firm that works with builders and developers to sell new homes, has appointed Nathan Amidon division manager in Chicago.
David Rice, president of New Home Star, said Amidon’s experience managing the sales and marketing initiatives of a Fortune 150 builder will be an asset to the New Home Star team.
“For nearly a decade, Nathan Amidon has trained and managed some of the top producing sales associates and projects in the Chicago metropolitan area,” Rice said.
“Nate created and ran a highly effective training program for a top three builder and is widely recognized in the Chicago area as one of the best sales minds in the business. We expect him to play a major role in our continued growth in the Chicago area,” Rice said.
Founded in Chicago in 2007, New Home Star has steadily increased its local presence while also expanding into markets across the country.
Friday, November 11, 2011
EMERSON INTERNATIONAL APPOINTS GILLIAN WALKER SENIOR PROPERTY MANAGER
Altamonte Springs, Fla. --- Emerson International, which owns and develops upscale condominiums and office properties throughout Central Florida and Eagle Creek, a luxury golf community near Lake Nona in southeast Orlando, has appointed Gillian Walker senior property manager.
Eric Emerson, vice president and general manager of Emerson International, said Walker has more than 10 years of experience in property management.
Emerson International owns and manages office properties that total more than one million square feet of space in Orlando, Longwood and Altamonte Springs.
Emerson International is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Emerson Group, the global corporation that is one of the largest privately-owned property development companies.
Eric Emerson, vice president and general manager of Emerson International, said Walker has more than 10 years of experience in property management.
Emerson International owns and manages office properties that total more than one million square feet of space in Orlando, Longwood and Altamonte Springs.
Emerson International is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Emerson Group, the global corporation that is one of the largest privately-owned property development companies.
First Green Bank of Lake County Named Central Florida’s ‘Business of the Year’ by U.S. Green Building Council
EUSTIS, Fla. --- First Green Bank, which has locations in Clermont and Eustis and plans to open its new 20,000 square foot Mount Dora headquarters facility before the end of this year, was named Central Florida’s Green Business of the Year recently by the Central Florida Chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), a coalition of engineers, architects, builders and developers that sets standards for energy-efficient design and construction nationwide.
Kenneth LaRoe, Chairman and CEO of First Green Bank, said First Green Bank’s new Mount Dora headquarters facility, located on U.S. 441 in Mount Dora, will be one of the first commercial buildings in Central Florida to meet the USGBC’s most rigorous LEED Platinum standards for design and construction.
The USGBC’s LEED criteria---for Leadership in Energy Efficient Design---form a benchmark for sustainable architecture, safety, environmental quality and energy efficiency in commercial and residential design, construction and maintenance.
“First Green Bank is a new kind of community bank that takes a socially responsible approach to environmental quality, good citizenship and personal service,” LaRoe said.
“We are delighted at this latest recognition, and we applaud the attention this will bring to the innovative green strategies businesses are undertaking to improve our quality of life and stimulate economic growth,” LaRoe said.
The USGBC’s Award was presented during the Central Florida Chapter’s Annual LEEDership Awards Gala at the Hilton, Orlando.
Mark MacCracken, Chairman of the U.S. Green Building Council National Board of Directors and CEO of CALMAC Manufacturing Corporation, was the event’s keynote speaker.
Kenneth LaRoe, Chairman and CEO of First Green Bank, said First Green Bank’s new Mount Dora headquarters facility, located on U.S. 441 in Mount Dora, will be one of the first commercial buildings in Central Florida to meet the USGBC’s most rigorous LEED Platinum standards for design and construction.
The USGBC’s LEED criteria---for Leadership in Energy Efficient Design---form a benchmark for sustainable architecture, safety, environmental quality and energy efficiency in commercial and residential design, construction and maintenance.
“First Green Bank is a new kind of community bank that takes a socially responsible approach to environmental quality, good citizenship and personal service,” LaRoe said.
“We are delighted at this latest recognition, and we applaud the attention this will bring to the innovative green strategies businesses are undertaking to improve our quality of life and stimulate economic growth,” LaRoe said.
The USGBC’s Award was presented during the Central Florida Chapter’s Annual LEEDership Awards Gala at the Hilton, Orlando.
Mark MacCracken, Chairman of the U.S. Green Building Council National Board of Directors and CEO of CALMAC Manufacturing Corporation, was the event’s keynote speaker.
Venice Florida Medical Duo Offers Children a Healthy and Tasty Omega-3 Snack that Helps them Learn
VENICE, Fla. – Ten years after Congress passed the “No Child Left Behind Act” to help improve American educational standards, a pair of South Florida physicians and Omega-3 specialists are encouraging higher school nutritional standards through their “No Brain Left Behind” effort.
Dr. Bo Martinsen and his wife, Dr. Anne-Marie Chalmers – the founders of Ambo Foods Inc. in Venice – are betting that their healthy, yet tasty, fiber-packed snack will help ensure that children’s brains are ready, willing and able to learn.
Martinsen and Chalmers, who started the company in 2008, say the Omega Cookie is a “nutritional breakthrough” as it fills the body’s need for omega-3 fish oil, plus provides fiber, calcium and vitamin D. And, the cookies contain no processed ingredients, such as trans fats, preservatives or high-fructose corn syrup.
Numerous studies throughout the world show how a healthy breakfast improves academic performance, she says.
“Omega-3 fatty acids are a crucial element of brain function,” Chalmers says. “And, according to some of these studies, at least 85% of Americans are deficient in it.”
The problem, she says, is that in today's world many children think "healthy" means "it tastes like cardboard."
“Because of that, junk food is more appealing to them,” she says. “As long as this is the case, kids will not eat as they should, and will not be able to learn as well as they could.”
The two omega-3 experts both received medical training at the University of Oslo. Born and raised in Norway, Martinsen also trained at the University of Bordeaux in France, and Chalmers, a U.S. native, is a graduate of Brown University.
Since starting their Venice-based company, their desire to move ahead with new ideas has grown into a passion to help others get healthy and stay that way.
Because of their groundbreaking Omega Cookie, Ambo Foods LLC won an innovation award at the 2010 annual Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County’s Hall of Fame awards.
Adding omega-3 to food is not a new idea, according to Martinsen. “But, Ambo Foods is the first company in the world to have successfully created a bakery product that contains an effective dose of omega-3.”
Individually packaged in cranberry, tropical, chocolate chip and ginger-raisin flavors, the Omega Cookie is the perfect addition to a school lunch box, and equally effective for an adult lunch, Chalmers says. But, the best part is that the cookie that is so good for you actually tastes good.
Each Omega Cookie contains five grams of fiber [as much as a bowl of gluten-free oatmeal], seven capsules worth of omega-3 fish oil, [a full day’s dose,] as well as 200% of the recommended daily value of Vitamin D and 35% of the daily value of calcium. The cookies also have less sugar than an apple, which Chalmers says easily meets the limits recommended by the American Diabetes Association.
“The Omega Cookie doesn't solve all of the country's dietary problems, but it can help ensure that children's brains can maximize the benefits of “No Child Left Behind,” Chalmers says, adding that is doesn't make sense to send a child to school after he or she has fasted all night. “Without breakfast, mistakes and slower thinking are inevitable.”
To learn more about Omega Cookie or Ambo Foods, visit www.omegacookie.com or call 866-414-0188.
About Ambo Foods:
Founded in 2008 by two Omega-3 specialists and physicians – Bo Martinsen, M.D., and Anne-Marie Chalmers, M.D. – Ambo Foods offers several varieties of healthy cookies. Each Omega cookie contains seven capsules worth of omega-3 fish oil, five grams of fiber, 200% of the daily value of Vitamin D and 35% of the daily value of calcium. Ambo Foods was named a winner in the category of innovation at the 2010 annual Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County’s Hall of Fame awards. The honor came as the result of being the first company to create a bakery product that contains an effective dose of omega-3 fish oil. For more information about the Omega Cookie or Ambo Foods, visit www.omegacookie.com.
Dr. Bo Martinsen and his wife, Dr. Anne-Marie Chalmers – the founders of Ambo Foods Inc. in Venice – are betting that their healthy, yet tasty, fiber-packed snack will help ensure that children’s brains are ready, willing and able to learn.
Martinsen and Chalmers, who started the company in 2008, say the Omega Cookie is a “nutritional breakthrough” as it fills the body’s need for omega-3 fish oil, plus provides fiber, calcium and vitamin D. And, the cookies contain no processed ingredients, such as trans fats, preservatives or high-fructose corn syrup.
Numerous studies throughout the world show how a healthy breakfast improves academic performance, she says.
“Omega-3 fatty acids are a crucial element of brain function,” Chalmers says. “And, according to some of these studies, at least 85% of Americans are deficient in it.”
The problem, she says, is that in today's world many children think "healthy" means "it tastes like cardboard."
“Because of that, junk food is more appealing to them,” she says. “As long as this is the case, kids will not eat as they should, and will not be able to learn as well as they could.”
The two omega-3 experts both received medical training at the University of Oslo. Born and raised in Norway, Martinsen also trained at the University of Bordeaux in France, and Chalmers, a U.S. native, is a graduate of Brown University.
Since starting their Venice-based company, their desire to move ahead with new ideas has grown into a passion to help others get healthy and stay that way.
Because of their groundbreaking Omega Cookie, Ambo Foods LLC won an innovation award at the 2010 annual Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County’s Hall of Fame awards.
Adding omega-3 to food is not a new idea, according to Martinsen. “But, Ambo Foods is the first company in the world to have successfully created a bakery product that contains an effective dose of omega-3.”
Individually packaged in cranberry, tropical, chocolate chip and ginger-raisin flavors, the Omega Cookie is the perfect addition to a school lunch box, and equally effective for an adult lunch, Chalmers says. But, the best part is that the cookie that is so good for you actually tastes good.
Each Omega Cookie contains five grams of fiber [as much as a bowl of gluten-free oatmeal], seven capsules worth of omega-3 fish oil, [a full day’s dose,] as well as 200% of the recommended daily value of Vitamin D and 35% of the daily value of calcium. The cookies also have less sugar than an apple, which Chalmers says easily meets the limits recommended by the American Diabetes Association.
“The Omega Cookie doesn't solve all of the country's dietary problems, but it can help ensure that children's brains can maximize the benefits of “No Child Left Behind,” Chalmers says, adding that is doesn't make sense to send a child to school after he or she has fasted all night. “Without breakfast, mistakes and slower thinking are inevitable.”
To learn more about Omega Cookie or Ambo Foods, visit www.omegacookie.com or call 866-414-0188.
About Ambo Foods:
Founded in 2008 by two Omega-3 specialists and physicians – Bo Martinsen, M.D., and Anne-Marie Chalmers, M.D. – Ambo Foods offers several varieties of healthy cookies. Each Omega cookie contains seven capsules worth of omega-3 fish oil, five grams of fiber, 200% of the daily value of Vitamin D and 35% of the daily value of calcium. Ambo Foods was named a winner in the category of innovation at the 2010 annual Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County’s Hall of Fame awards. The honor came as the result of being the first company to create a bakery product that contains an effective dose of omega-3 fish oil. For more information about the Omega Cookie or Ambo Foods, visit www.omegacookie.com.
Gordon Food Service® Goes Green with Greensleeves’ GeoModule™
Findlay, Ohio / Orlando, Fla., --- Gordon Food Service recently announced they have chosen to incorporate Greensleeves’ GeoModule into their new 384,000 square foot building in Wyoming, Mich., according to Stephen Hamstra, Chief Technical Officer at Greensleeves.
Hamstra said the new building will be within the Gordon Food Service headquarters campus at 1300 Gezon Parkway, and will house 1,100 employees. The GeoModule will reduce the geothermal earth heat exchanger size and cost by more than 20 percent over a standard geothermal system while increasing energy efficiency due to its advanced control technology.
“Gordon Food Service wanted to select a green alternative to meet the building’s heating and cooling load. The GeoModule offered a more advanced option to do so while reducing our impact on the environment,” said Kirk Mortenson, Director of Real Estate and Facilities at Gordon Food Service.
The advantages that attracted Gordon included monitoring the loop temperature, giving control of key building mechanical systems, and notification of corrective actions. Construction is expected to be complete by late summer 2012.
The GeoModule is a hybrid geothermal product that includes a prefabricated pump and controls package. This ISO9001 factory assembled package reduces the borefield size, construction time, has a smaller footprint, reduces on-site labor and increases quality control. The integrated control package leverages a cooling tower to keep the temperature of the loop at an optimal level. “This solution will, along with government incentives, make geothermal an obvious consideration because first cost is lower plus the on-going energy and maintenance cost are reduced,” said W. Michael Linn, CEO of Greensleeves.
Greensleeves LLC is a client company of the University of Central Florida Business Incubation Program at the Winter Springs incubator located at 1511 E. State Road 434.
About Greensleeves LLC
Greensleeves is an energy solution integration innovator that provides a unique combination of technologies and proven professionals that can deliver a 35-50% reduction in energy use for the life of a building with little to no increase in construction costs. This solution is more comfortable, attractive, healthier, and less expensive to own and operate than the heating and cooling systems currently used in the U.S. Greensleeves has locations in Ohio, Michigan, and Florida. Visit www.greensleevesllc.com.
About the UCF Business Incubation Program
Since its founding in 1999, the UCF Business Incubation Program has helped more than 200 emerging companies (including more than 100 current clients) create over $200 million in annual total economic output and more than 1,600 new jobs with an average salary of $59,000. With nine facilities 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, Volusia County and the Florida High Tech Corridor Council. Please visit www.incubator.ucf.edu and UCFBIP on Facebook.
Hamstra said the new building will be within the Gordon Food Service headquarters campus at 1300 Gezon Parkway, and will house 1,100 employees. The GeoModule will reduce the geothermal earth heat exchanger size and cost by more than 20 percent over a standard geothermal system while increasing energy efficiency due to its advanced control technology.
“Gordon Food Service wanted to select a green alternative to meet the building’s heating and cooling load. The GeoModule offered a more advanced option to do so while reducing our impact on the environment,” said Kirk Mortenson, Director of Real Estate and Facilities at Gordon Food Service.
The advantages that attracted Gordon included monitoring the loop temperature, giving control of key building mechanical systems, and notification of corrective actions. Construction is expected to be complete by late summer 2012.
The GeoModule is a hybrid geothermal product that includes a prefabricated pump and controls package. This ISO9001 factory assembled package reduces the borefield size, construction time, has a smaller footprint, reduces on-site labor and increases quality control. The integrated control package leverages a cooling tower to keep the temperature of the loop at an optimal level. “This solution will, along with government incentives, make geothermal an obvious consideration because first cost is lower plus the on-going energy and maintenance cost are reduced,” said W. Michael Linn, CEO of Greensleeves.
Greensleeves LLC is a client company of the University of Central Florida Business Incubation Program at the Winter Springs incubator located at 1511 E. State Road 434.
About Greensleeves LLC
Greensleeves is an energy solution integration innovator that provides a unique combination of technologies and proven professionals that can deliver a 35-50% reduction in energy use for the life of a building with little to no increase in construction costs. This solution is more comfortable, attractive, healthier, and less expensive to own and operate than the heating and cooling systems currently used in the U.S. Greensleeves has locations in Ohio, Michigan, and Florida. Visit www.greensleevesllc.com.
About the UCF Business Incubation Program
Since its founding in 1999, the UCF Business Incubation Program has helped more than 200 emerging companies (including more than 100 current clients) create over $200 million in annual total economic output and more than 1,600 new jobs with an average salary of $59,000. With nine facilities 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, Volusia County and the Florida High Tech Corridor Council. Please visit www.incubator.ucf.edu and UCFBIP on Facebook.
Crossman & Company Negotiates Five Long Term Lease Agreements for nearly 14,000 Square Feet at South Wind Plaza in West Palm
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. --- Crossman & Company the Orlando-based firm that ranks as one of the largest retail property management and leasing firms in the Southeast, recently negotiated five lease agreements that total 13,986 square feet at South Wind Plaza located at 5335 N. Military Trail in West Palm Beach.
Associate Ashley Thornburg negotiated the transactions on behalf of the landlord South Wind Plaza and they were all five-year leases.
Unique Beauty signed a lease agreement on the 1,400 square feet of space already occupied at South Wind and at the same time expanded, bringing its total leased space to 3,200 square feet at the center.
A new tenant, Soaphia Laundry, leased 3,186 square feet and Building Blocks also signed a new lease to occupy 2,800 square feet at South Wind Plaza
Thornburg also negotiated five-year renewal leases for 2,400 square feet each with both Romeo’s Restaurant and Negril Restaurant.
About Crossman & Company
Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, Crossman & Company is a commercial real estate brokerage firm that specializes in the retail industry. Currently their portfolio under leasing and/or management exceeds 150 shopping centers throughout the Southeast US. Founded in 1990, Crossman & Company focuses solely on landlord representation and serves clients including Publix, PREIT, and GE. Please visit www.crossmanco.com, or call 407-423-5400 for more information.
Associate Ashley Thornburg negotiated the transactions on behalf of the landlord South Wind Plaza and they were all five-year leases.
Unique Beauty signed a lease agreement on the 1,400 square feet of space already occupied at South Wind and at the same time expanded, bringing its total leased space to 3,200 square feet at the center.
A new tenant, Soaphia Laundry, leased 3,186 square feet and Building Blocks also signed a new lease to occupy 2,800 square feet at South Wind Plaza
Thornburg also negotiated five-year renewal leases for 2,400 square feet each with both Romeo’s Restaurant and Negril Restaurant.
About Crossman & Company
Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, Crossman & Company is a commercial real estate brokerage firm that specializes in the retail industry. Currently their portfolio under leasing and/or management exceeds 150 shopping centers throughout the Southeast US. Founded in 1990, Crossman & Company focuses solely on landlord representation and serves clients including Publix, PREIT, and GE. Please visit www.crossmanco.com, or call 407-423-5400 for more information.
Mattamy Homes Names Rick Stevens VP of Land Acquisition
WINTER PARK, Fla. --- Mattamy Homes U.S. Group, the U.S. division of Canada’s largest homebuilder, has named Rick Stevens vice president of land acquisition.
Steve Parker, president of Mattamy Homes U.S. division, said Stevens is returning to Mattamy Homes after stints with M/I Homes in Columbus, Ohio.
Stevens has more than 10 years of experience and received a law degree from Quinnipiac University of Hamden, Conn.
About Mattamy Homes
Mattamy Homes expanded into the U.S. in 2003 and has divisions in Jacksonville, Orlando, Charlotte, Phoenix and Minneapolis. The homebuilder is the largest and most active in Canada with annual revenues exceeding $1.3 billion.
Steve Parker, president of Mattamy Homes U.S. division, said Stevens is returning to Mattamy Homes after stints with M/I Homes in Columbus, Ohio.
Stevens has more than 10 years of experience and received a law degree from Quinnipiac University of Hamden, Conn.
About Mattamy Homes
Mattamy Homes expanded into the U.S. in 2003 and has divisions in Jacksonville, Orlando, Charlotte, Phoenix and Minneapolis. The homebuilder is the largest and most active in Canada with annual revenues exceeding $1.3 billion.
Mattamy Homes acquires 200 townhome sites at Willowbrook in Oakleaf Plantation in Clay County, presales in 2012
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Mattamy Homes U.S. Group, the U.S. division of Canada’s largest homebuilder, has acquired 200 townhome sites at Willowbrook in Oakleaf Plantation in Clay County and plans to begin sales during the third quarter of 2012.
Steve Parker, president of Mattamy Homes, U.S. division, said the townhomes will offer 1,500 square feet of living space, with three bedrooms and two baths and will be priced from the $120s.
About Mattamy Homes
Mattamy Homes expanded into the U.S. in 2003 and has divisions in Jacksonville, Orlando, Charlotte, Phoenix and Minneapolis. The homebuilder is the largest and most active in Canada with annual revenues exceeding $1.3 billion.
Steve Parker, president of Mattamy Homes, U.S. division, said the townhomes will offer 1,500 square feet of living space, with three bedrooms and two baths and will be priced from the $120s.
About Mattamy Homes
Mattamy Homes expanded into the U.S. in 2003 and has divisions in Jacksonville, Orlando, Charlotte, Phoenix and Minneapolis. The homebuilder is the largest and most active in Canada with annual revenues exceeding $1.3 billion.
Mattamy Homes to Host Grand Opening Nov. 17 to Showcase New Model Town Homes at The Reserve at Loch Lake off Lake Mary Blvd.
WINTER PARK, Fla. --- Mattamy Homes will host a Grand Opening on Thursday, Nov. 17 to showcase new town homes at The Reserve at Loch Lake, a private, gated lakefront townhome neighborhood located on Laurel Ridge Lane north of Lake Mary Blvd. in Sanford.
Steve Parker, president of Mattamy Homes U.S. Group, the U.S. division of Canada’s largest home builder, said new three-bedroom town homes at Loch Lake offer two-and-a-half baths and one or two-car garages priced from $135,990.
The Grand Opening, scheduled from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., will feature foods, beverages and tours of model townhomes.
Five distinctive floor plans are available,
Mattamy Homes plans to build 113 new three and four bedroom townhomes at Loch Lake that range in size from 1,508 square feet of living space to 1,735 square feet.
About Mattamy Homes
Mattamy Homes expanded into the U.S. in 2003 and has divisions in Jacksonville, Orlando, Charlotte, Phoenix and Minneapolis. The homebuilder is the largest and most active in Canada with annual revenues exceeding $1.3 billion.
Steve Parker, president of Mattamy Homes U.S. Group, the U.S. division of Canada’s largest home builder, said new three-bedroom town homes at Loch Lake offer two-and-a-half baths and one or two-car garages priced from $135,990.
The Grand Opening, scheduled from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., will feature foods, beverages and tours of model townhomes.
Five distinctive floor plans are available,
Mattamy Homes plans to build 113 new three and four bedroom townhomes at Loch Lake that range in size from 1,508 square feet of living space to 1,735 square feet.
About Mattamy Homes
Mattamy Homes expanded into the U.S. in 2003 and has divisions in Jacksonville, Orlando, Charlotte, Phoenix and Minneapolis. The homebuilder is the largest and most active in Canada with annual revenues exceeding $1.3 billion.
Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty Associate Bruce Elliott Earns CIPS Designation from National Association of Realtors
ORLANDO, Fla. --- Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty Associate Bruce Elliott was recently awarded the Certified International Property Specialist professional designation (CIPS) by the National Association of Realtors.
Roger Soderstrom, founder and owner of Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty, said Elliott successfully completed a rigorous course of requirements to achieve the honor.
“The CIPS designation is the gold standard in our industry, the highest assurance that a professional has demonstrated solid experience and a thorough grasp of the peculiarities of international real estate transactions,” he said.
Elliott has been with Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty since November 2008 and has focused on international marketing of luxury homes throughout Central Florida.
Soderstrom said the U.S. real estate downturn and resulting recession have generated market conditions that bring international real estate transactions into a sharp focus.
“Economic uncertainty is a way of life in most other countries around the world,” Soderstrom said. “Worldwide, particularly in Asia, India, Russia, Eastern Europe, the Middle East and now western Europe, the American Dream is highly desirable by the more resourceful and affluent families and international home buyers,” Soderstrom explained.
Elliott said the CIPS designation was the result of hard work.
“The study requirements are pretty strenuous but there’s a lot to learn,” Elliott said.
Elliott said he is now able to use the designation “CIPS” after his name in official correspondence and will soon receive a formal certificate and a lapel pin that identifies his professional expertise to colleagues.
Elliott said certification by NAR’s CIPS program provides him with access to research and reports on international real estate trends and transactions and access to the CIPS Network.
CIPS tools are valuable to my career,” Elliott said.
About Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty:
Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty is affiliated with Sotheby’s International Realty, the largest luxury real estate brand in the world. Stirling Sotheby’s exclusive services include luxury residential, new homes, new home communities, commercial and investment properties, in addition to supporting builders, developers, lenders, and asset managers. The company operates two performance zones which serve all of Central Florida. Visit www.StirlingSIR.com.
Roger Soderstrom, founder and owner of Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty, said Elliott successfully completed a rigorous course of requirements to achieve the honor.
“The CIPS designation is the gold standard in our industry, the highest assurance that a professional has demonstrated solid experience and a thorough grasp of the peculiarities of international real estate transactions,” he said.
Elliott has been with Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty since November 2008 and has focused on international marketing of luxury homes throughout Central Florida.
Soderstrom said the U.S. real estate downturn and resulting recession have generated market conditions that bring international real estate transactions into a sharp focus.
“Economic uncertainty is a way of life in most other countries around the world,” Soderstrom said. “Worldwide, particularly in Asia, India, Russia, Eastern Europe, the Middle East and now western Europe, the American Dream is highly desirable by the more resourceful and affluent families and international home buyers,” Soderstrom explained.
Elliott said the CIPS designation was the result of hard work.
“The study requirements are pretty strenuous but there’s a lot to learn,” Elliott said.
Elliott said he is now able to use the designation “CIPS” after his name in official correspondence and will soon receive a formal certificate and a lapel pin that identifies his professional expertise to colleagues.
Elliott said certification by NAR’s CIPS program provides him with access to research and reports on international real estate trends and transactions and access to the CIPS Network.
CIPS tools are valuable to my career,” Elliott said.
About Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty:
Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty is affiliated with Sotheby’s International Realty, the largest luxury real estate brand in the world. Stirling Sotheby’s exclusive services include luxury residential, new homes, new home communities, commercial and investment properties, in addition to supporting builders, developers, lenders, and asset managers. The company operates two performance zones which serve all of Central Florida. Visit www.StirlingSIR.com.
Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty named exclusive broker of the Historic Metcalf Building in Downtown Orlando
ORLANDO, Fla. --- Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty has been named exclusive brokers for the historic Metcalf Building, located on S. Orange Avenue and Pine Street in Downtown Orlando directly across from The Plaza twin towers building.
Roger Soderstrom, founder and owner of Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty in Orlando, said the historic 10 story building was one of Orlando’s first “skyscrapers” when it was constructed in the center of the central business district in 1923.
The nearly 40,000 square foot building served as Disney’s first Florida headquarters. The Metcalf building was extensively renovated and restored in 2003.
Current tenants include Lawyers Alvarez, Sambol & Winthrop, P.A., the downtown branch of TDBank and Tanqueray’s Bar and Grille, a popular downtown nightspot for more than 30 years.
Stirling’s commercial real estate specialists Jere Matheny and Mark Arnold listed the building for sale.
Matheny said the building will be extensively marketed to national and international buyers, real estate investment firms and potential investors.
Early interest in the building has come from Canada, the Mideast and South America. Stirling will be launching an extensive global marketing campaign that will include 580 Sotheby’s International Realty offices in 42 countries.
“There is a good chance the buyer will be an international real estate investor from outside the U.S.,” said Matheny.
To see a brochure on the property, go to http://metcalfbuilding.com/pdf/100_S_Orange_Ave_Brochure.pdf
To view a video of the Metcalf building, go to
http://vidnat.com/watch_video.php?v=OD97HR372MA5#current_quick_share
About Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty:
Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty is affiliated with Sotheby’s International Realty, the largest luxury real estate brand in the world. Stirling Sotheby’s exclusive services include luxury residential, new homes, new home communities, commercial and investment properties, in addition to supporting builders, developers, lenders, and asset managers. The company operates two performance zones which serve all of Central Florida. Visit www.StirlingSIR.com.
Roger Soderstrom, founder and owner of Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty in Orlando, said the historic 10 story building was one of Orlando’s first “skyscrapers” when it was constructed in the center of the central business district in 1923.
The nearly 40,000 square foot building served as Disney’s first Florida headquarters. The Metcalf building was extensively renovated and restored in 2003.
Current tenants include Lawyers Alvarez, Sambol & Winthrop, P.A., the downtown branch of TDBank and Tanqueray’s Bar and Grille, a popular downtown nightspot for more than 30 years.
Stirling’s commercial real estate specialists Jere Matheny and Mark Arnold listed the building for sale.
Matheny said the building will be extensively marketed to national and international buyers, real estate investment firms and potential investors.
Early interest in the building has come from Canada, the Mideast and South America. Stirling will be launching an extensive global marketing campaign that will include 580 Sotheby’s International Realty offices in 42 countries.
“There is a good chance the buyer will be an international real estate investor from outside the U.S.,” said Matheny.
To see a brochure on the property, go to http://metcalfbuilding.com/pdf/100_S_Orange_Ave_Brochure.pdf
To view a video of the Metcalf building, go to
http://vidnat.com/watch_video.php?v=OD97HR372MA5#current_quick_share
About Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty:
Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty is affiliated with Sotheby’s International Realty, the largest luxury real estate brand in the world. Stirling Sotheby’s exclusive services include luxury residential, new homes, new home communities, commercial and investment properties, in addition to supporting builders, developers, lenders, and asset managers. The company operates two performance zones which serve all of Central Florida. Visit www.StirlingSIR.com.
Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty Named Exclusive Sales, Marketing Agents for $579,000 Baldwin Park Luxury Home
ORLANDO, Fla. --- Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty has been named exclusive sales and marketing agents for a unique luxury home in Baldwin Park near Winter Park and Downtown Orlando.
Roger Soderstrom, founder and owner of Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty, said the luxury home, located at 3009 Stanfield Ave. was built in 2008 and is priced at $579,000.
Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty, “Trusted Real Estate Advisor” Michelle Hochfelder of the firm’s Orlando World Marketing Center in Downtown Orlando is representing the property.
The two-story, 3,139 square foot home offers four bedrooms and two-and-a-half baths in the main residence with a separate guest quarters above a detached two-car garage that includes a full bath and kitchen.
The home is loaded with upgrades that include a spacious kitchen with center island, granite countertops and stainless appliances, and wood floors in the living, dining and family rooms,” Soderstrom said.
The home opens onto a private garden patio with lush landscaping and a trellis.
Visit http://www.stirlingsir.com/eflyers/baldwinpark/3009-baldwin-park-mh.html to view a brochure on the home.
About Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty:
Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty is affiliated with Sotheby’s International Realty, the largest luxury real estate brand in the world. Stirling Sotheby’s exclusive services include luxury residential, new homes, new home communities, commercial and investment properties, in addition to supporting builders, developers, lenders, and asset managers. The company operates two performance zones which serve all of Central Florida. Visit www.StirlingSIR.com.
Roger Soderstrom, founder and owner of Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty, said the luxury home, located at 3009 Stanfield Ave. was built in 2008 and is priced at $579,000.
Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty, “Trusted Real Estate Advisor” Michelle Hochfelder of the firm’s Orlando World Marketing Center in Downtown Orlando is representing the property.
The two-story, 3,139 square foot home offers four bedrooms and two-and-a-half baths in the main residence with a separate guest quarters above a detached two-car garage that includes a full bath and kitchen.
The home is loaded with upgrades that include a spacious kitchen with center island, granite countertops and stainless appliances, and wood floors in the living, dining and family rooms,” Soderstrom said.
The home opens onto a private garden patio with lush landscaping and a trellis.
Visit http://www.stirlingsir.com/eflyers/baldwinpark/3009-baldwin-park-mh.html to view a brochure on the home.
About Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty:
Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty is affiliated with Sotheby’s International Realty, the largest luxury real estate brand in the world. Stirling Sotheby’s exclusive services include luxury residential, new homes, new home communities, commercial and investment properties, in addition to supporting builders, developers, lenders, and asset managers. The company operates two performance zones which serve all of Central Florida. Visit www.StirlingSIR.com.
NAI Realvest Negotiates $480,000 Sale of Orlando Industrial Building
MAITLAND, Fla. – NAI Realvest recently negotiated the $480,000 sale price for a 8,000 square foot industrial building at 3882 Center Loop off U.S. Hwy. 441 in Orlando.
Michael Heidrich, a principal at NAI Realvest, negotiated the sale of the 20-year-old building representing the landlord Clarence E. Wallick of Brevard, N.C.
Tillman Kids Property, LLC. of Orlando purchased the building that includes 2,300 square feet of office space and is situated on a 1.14± acre site. Brian Smith of Smith McIntosh Properties, Inc. represented the buyer.
About NAI Realvest
NAI Realvest, with offices 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 through NAI Global, an international commercial real estate network with over 350 offices spanning the globe. Since 1978, clients have built their 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, a principal at NAI Realvest, negotiated the sale of the 20-year-old building representing the landlord Clarence E. Wallick of Brevard, N.C.
Tillman Kids Property, LLC. of Orlando purchased the building that includes 2,300 square feet of office space and is situated on a 1.14± acre site. Brian Smith of Smith McIntosh Properties, Inc. represented the buyer.
About NAI Realvest
NAI Realvest, with offices 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 through NAI Global, an international commercial real estate network with over 350 offices spanning the globe. Since 1978, clients have built their 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.
NAI Realvest Negotiates New Long Term Industrial Lease for more than 19,000 square feet at Lake Mary Business Center
ORLANDO, Fla. – NAI Realvest recently negotiated a new lease agreement for 19,355 square feet of industrial space at Suite 140 of Lake Mary Business Center, 1150 Emma Oaks Trail in Lake Mary.
Michael Heidrich, principal at NAI Realvest, negotiated the transaction representing the landlord, Dalfen America Corporation of Westmount, Quebec.
Tenant Lancer Sales USA, Inc. of Winter Springs, which sells laboratory accessories, leased the property for 7-1/2 years and was represented in the transaction by Mike Sawyer of Southeast Commercial Development.
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 350 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, Dalfen America Corporation of Westmount, Quebec.
Tenant Lancer Sales USA, Inc. of Winter Springs, which sells laboratory accessories, leased the property for 7-1/2 years and was represented in the transaction by Mike Sawyer of Southeast Commercial Development.
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 350 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.
NAI Realvest Negotiates Two Leases totaling more than 11,000 square feet at Goldenrod CommerCenter in Orlando
MAITLAND, Fla. – NAI Realvest recently negotiated two lease agreements for a total of 11,030 square feet of industrial space at the Goldenrod CommerCenter located at 1468 N. Goldenrod Rd. in Orlando
Michael Heidrich, a principal in the firm, brokered both transactions on behalf of the landlord, COP-Goldenrod, LLC of Maitland.
A & B Stucco, Inc. doubled its occupancy with the renewal of its current lease for Suite 240 with 4,412 square feet and expanded with the lease of Suite 255 with another 4,412 square feet.
New tenant, Garage Automotive Group Corporation of Orlando, signed a lease for Suite 215 with 2,206 square feet of industrial space.
Goldenrod CommerCenter located at 1460-1476 N. Goldenrod Rd. in Orlando is currently 86 percent leased.
About NAI Realvest
NAI Realvest, 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 350 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, a principal in the firm, brokered both transactions on behalf of the landlord, COP-Goldenrod, LLC of Maitland.
A & B Stucco, Inc. doubled its occupancy with the renewal of its current lease for Suite 240 with 4,412 square feet and expanded with the lease of Suite 255 with another 4,412 square feet.
New tenant, Garage Automotive Group Corporation of Orlando, signed a lease for Suite 215 with 2,206 square feet of industrial space.
Goldenrod CommerCenter located at 1460-1476 N. Goldenrod Rd. in Orlando is currently 86 percent leased.
About NAI Realvest
NAI Realvest, 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 350 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.
Meritage Homes to Host Grand Opening at Bella Vista Nov. 19 to Showcase First Energy Efficient Community in Longwood
LONGWOOD, Fla. --- Meritage Homes will host a Grand Opening on Nov. 19 to showcase the first energy efficient neighborhood in Longwood at Bella Vista, a gated community located off Sand Lake Rd. and Forest Park Ct. at 1104 Bella Vista Cr. in Longwood.
Katie Suggs, regional marketing director for Meritage Homes in the Orlando area, said Meritage will showcase a deconstructed model home at Bella Vista where potential home buyers and realtors can get a close-up look at how the entire home is constructed, from its foundation to its roof.
Meritage plans to build 24 estate-style homes at Bella Vista that range in size from 2,701 square feet of living space to 4,830 square feet with four to eight bedrooms.
New homes at Bella Vista are priced from the $330s.
Suggs said Meritage Homes’ newest community features the home builder’s newest, highest standards for energy-efficient and sustainable design and construction.
New homes at Bella Vista are designed to reduce energy bills by up to 50 percent with Energy Star® appliances throughout and an EnergyStar® programmable thermostat, spray-foam insulation, low-E2 vinyl windows, CFL lighting and fixtures, dual-flush toilets and water-efficient fixtures and low-VOC carpets, paints and finishes.
Suggs said all participants at the Grand Opening will be automatically entered into a drawing for a $100 gift card.
Grand opening festivities are scheduled from noon to 4 p.m.
Katie Suggs, regional marketing director for Meritage Homes in the Orlando area, said Meritage will showcase a deconstructed model home at Bella Vista where potential home buyers and realtors can get a close-up look at how the entire home is constructed, from its foundation to its roof.
Meritage plans to build 24 estate-style homes at Bella Vista that range in size from 2,701 square feet of living space to 4,830 square feet with four to eight bedrooms.
New homes at Bella Vista are priced from the $330s.
Suggs said Meritage Homes’ newest community features the home builder’s newest, highest standards for energy-efficient and sustainable design and construction.
New homes at Bella Vista are designed to reduce energy bills by up to 50 percent with Energy Star® appliances throughout and an EnergyStar® programmable thermostat, spray-foam insulation, low-E2 vinyl windows, CFL lighting and fixtures, dual-flush toilets and water-efficient fixtures and low-VOC carpets, paints and finishes.
Suggs said all participants at the Grand Opening will be automatically entered into a drawing for a $100 gift card.
Grand opening festivities are scheduled from noon to 4 p.m.
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