Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Son of NAI Realvest Executive wins $10,000 Body Building Prize While Serving in Afghanistan

MAITLAND, Fla. – Sean W. Lynch, son of NAI Realvest executive Jack W. Lynch, recently won the $10,000 grand prize in a body building contest while serving in Afghanistan.

Jack W. Lynch said Nutrex, an Oviedo firm, sponsored the body building contest and awarded the prize.

Sean W. Lynch, a U.S. Marine, who competed against over 100 participants, was on his fifth tour of duty overseas, his third tour in Afghanistan — he previously served two tours in Iraq.

NAI Realvest Negotiates Industrial Renewal Lease at Springview CommerCenter in DeBary

DeBary, Fla. – NAI Realvest recently negotiated a lease renewal for 12,897 square feet of industrial space at Springview CommerCenter in DeBary.

Michael Heidrich, principal in the Maitland-based firm, negotiated the transaction on behalf of the landlord, Springview CommerCenter LLC.

The tenant, Avatar Relocation, Inc. of Longwood, renewed its lease of Suite 6 at 290 Springview Commerce Drive in the center located in the Springview Industrial Park off Shell Road.

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.

Villages of Royal Palm in Port Orange reports best December and best month of 2011

PORT ORANGE, Fla. --- The Villages of Royal Palm in Port Orange, reported its best month of 2011 — that was in December, Winston Schwartz, president of Winston-James Development, Inc., said.

Winston-James is the developer of The Villages of Royal Palm.

Schwartz said sales of new homes at The Villages of Royal Palm exceeded $1 million for the month.

Only three ready-to-move-in homes remain for sale at the community, Schwartz added.

New homes at The Villages of Royal Palm range in size from 1,300 square feet of living space to 1,600 square feet and are priced from the $150s.

Beazer Homes Starts Construction of the Last Six Townhomes at Sawgrass Village in Pinellas Park

TAMPA, Fla. – Beazer Homes has started construction of the last six town homes at Sawgrass Village, located in Pinellas Park on 70th Avenue, south of Park Blvd., east of 48th Avenue.

Ed Suchora, market manager for Beazer Homes in the Tampa Bay area, said the two and three bedroom townhomes are priced from the $140s with two-and-a-half baths and one-car garages.

Beazer Homes began building new homes at Sawgrass Village in 2005. When the last townhomes are completed, Beazer will have built and sold 308 townhomes there, Suchora said.

Sawgrass Village features a resort-style community swimming pool with a covered cabana, with easy commute to Tampa Bay’s shopping venues and beaches.

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About Beazer Homes:
Beazer Homes, headquartered in Atlanta, is one of the country's 10 largest single-family homebuilders with operations in 17 states. Beazer Homes is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "BZH."

Incentive Properties, Inc. opens offices in Altamonte Springs

ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. --- Incentive Properties, Inc. has opened new offices at 445 Douglas Ave. Suite 2205-D in Altamonte Springs.

Joseph Schwartz and Andy Katzman, partners and principals at Incentive Properties, said the firm helps investors acquire real estate properties.

“Our focus is to help investors obtain a 15 percent return on their real estate properties,” Schwartz said.

The firm has been in business a little over a year and, according to Schwartz, has more than 30 working portfolios now and adding more and more on a daily basis.

NAI Realvest negotiates new Lease of 7,500 square feet for Massey Services Orange City Office

ORANGE CITY, Fla. – NAI Realvest recently negotiated a lease agreement for 7,500 square feet of office/warehouse space at 830 South Volusia Ave. in Orange City.

Michael Heidrich, principal at NAI Realvest, based in Maitland, brokered the transaction on behalf of landlord John T. Mahoney of Winter Park.

The new tenant is Orlando-based Massey Services, Inc. who relocated its Orange City offices from another nearby industrial facility in the area.

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.

Value, Accountability are Keys to Success in Professional Consulting Practice WeinPlus Head Tells MArch Candidates

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. --- Value and accountability are the most important keys to a successful professional practice, according to Rachel Elias Wein, founder and principal of WeinPlus Real Estate Advisory Services in St. Petersburg.

Wein, who addressed students in the Masters in Architecture program at the University of Florida recently, said the economic downturn has increased demand for these metrics in all segments of professional consulting.

“Value and accountability are objective measures and successful professionals demonstrate and document those measures to their clients in ways the clients can grasp enthusiastically,” Wein said.

“Professional consultants typically view a project in ways managers don’t,” Wein told the group.

“There is always a temptation for consultants to perpetuate a problem — as the problem exists the consultant still has work to do and fees to bill. That perspective has negative consequences for the individual and the profession. Clients won’t want to hire you and colleagues won’t want to work with you,” Wein said.

“You’re not here to sell your services,” Wein said. “You’re here to help your clients succeed.”

Wein, whose professional credentials include Masters Degrees in both architecture and real estate, said successful consultants today can document the value of their contribution toward a project.

“When I do project planning, I aim to generate a return of 10 to 15 times my fees for the client. If that sort of return is not feasible — if I can’t generate 10 to 15 times the profits a client is paying for — we’ll stop,” she said.

Tolaris Realty Group Names Dennis Gaynor an Associate

Lake Forest, Fla. --- Tolaris Realty Group, located in Lake Forest off SR 46 west of Sanford, has appointed veteran real estate professional Dennis Gaynor its newest associate.

Rick Bavec, president of Tolaris Realty Group, said Gaynor has more than 25 years of experience in real estate – both residential and commercial. He has been involved in building, remodeling, investing, property management and has bought and sold over 100 single-family homes in Central Florida.