Thursday, July 19, 2012

NAI Realvest Negotiates New Lease of 4,000 square feet at Goldenrod CommerCenter in Orlando

MAITLAND, Fla. – NAI Realvest recently negotiated a new lease agreement for 4,000 square feet of industrial space at the Goldenrod CommerCenter located on North Goldenrod Rd. in Orlando

Michael Heidrich, a principal in the firm, brokered the transaction representing the landlord, COP-Goldenrod, LLC of Maitland and the local tenant.

Garage Automotive Group Corporation outgrew its 2,206 square feet of space, terminated its lease at 1468 N. Goldenrod and signed a new lease for the 4,000 square feet in suite 100 at 1460 N. Goldenrod in the CommerCenter.

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.

ICI Homes Names Angela Gray New Home Sales Associate at Plantation Grove at Julington Creek in St. Johns County

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. --- ICI Homes has appointed Angela Gray new home sales associate at Plantation Grove at Julington Creek off Race Track Rd. and Flora Branch Blvd. St. Johns County.

Don Wilford, north Florida division president for ICI Homes, said Gray has more than 20 years of experience in real estate, including a position as paralegal for a real estate firm and as an executive with home building firms.

The St. Augustine resident most recently served as a design consultant at Shea Homes based in Charlotte.

About ICI Homes
ICI Homes is ranked by Builder magazine as one of the top 100 homebuilders in the nation. The 32+-year-old firm builds new homes and resort facilities in the Volusia-Flagler region as well as in Jacksonville, Orlando, Melbourne and Tampa.

ICI Homes Appoints Sharon Walisky Sales Executive at Live Oak Estates near Lake Nona

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. --- ICI Homes has appointed Sharon Walisky as sales executive at Live Oaks Estates, a luxury gated community of one-acre estate home sites. ICI Homes is building customized homes in southeast Orlando’s Medical City, Lake Nona area.

Rosemary Messina, vice president of sales and marketing at ICI Homes, said Walisky has more than 20 years of experience in new home sales.

The Windermere resident most recently served as sales executive with Lake Butler Sound Realty in Windermere.

About ICI Homes
ICI Homes is ranked by Builder magazine as one of the top 100 homebuilders in the nation. The 32+-year-old firm builds new homes and resort facilities in the Volusia-Flagler region as well as in Jacksonville, Orlando, Melbourne and Tampa.

Tolaris Realty Group reports inquires up by more than 50 percent over last year for six month period Jan. – June

LAKE FOREST, Fla. –Tolaris Realty Group, located at Lake Forest in north Seminole County off S.R. 46 west of I-4, reports listings for sales of existing homes and buyer inquires during the first six months of this year are up more than 50 percent over the same period last year.

Rick Bavec, president of Tolaris Realty Group and chief operating officer, said the real estate company has added new associates and is seeking to add more real estate professionals to keep up with the surge in activity.

Bavec said buyers and sellers are most active in upscale neighborhoods in Orange and Seminole Counties, but homes in all neighborhoods are seeing an increase in demand.

“We are seeing a marked increase in activity and we expect sales to increase at a rapid pace over the next 12 months,” Bavec said.

Winston James Development negotiates expansion lease agreement with Surf Board Manufacturer at Beville Road Business Park

SOUTH DAYTONA, Fla. --- Winston James Development, Inc. recently negotiated a lease agreement at Beville Road Business Park located on Beville Road at SR 5A in South Daytona.

Winston Schwartz, president of Winston James Development, which developed the Beville Road Business Park, said he completed an expansion lease for NCounter, a surf board manufacturer that’s well known in the area. The lease totals 1,050 square feet.

NAI Realvest Negotiates Sale of Industrial Condo at Monroe CommerCenter IV in Sanford

MAITLAND, Fla. – NAI Realvest recently negotiated the sale of an industrial condo at 4220 Church St. in Monroe CommerCenter IV in Sanford for $94,500.00.

Michael Heidrich, a principal at NAI Realvest negotiated the transaction representing the seller and developer Small Bay Partners, LLC of Maitland.

Alexander Figueroa of Deltona purchased unit 1056 with 1,350 square feet to operate his plumbing business at the facility. The unit included an office and restroom at the time of sale.

Michael Williams of Re/Max Associates represented the buyer.

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.

Henin Homes breaks ground on new model at Riviera Bella, starts construction of new ready-to-move-in luxury home

DEBARY, Fla. – Riviera Bella, the award-winning, gated luxury community overlooking the St. John’s River in Debary, recently broke ground on a new Turino model home and started construction of a new ready-to-move-in home. Both homes, by Henin Homes, will open in September.

Jerome Henin, president of the Henin Homes at Riviera Bella, said only 14 home sites remain for sale in the current phase at Riviera Bella.

The Turino model home offers five bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths and a bonus room in 3,369 square feet of living space with a tile roof, brick paver driveway, olde world stucco finish, granite countertops, and ceramic tile and a base price of $329,900.

The ready-to-move-in home with all the same features will offer four bedrooms and two baths in 1,928 square feet of living space with a two-car garage, all priced from $218,900.

Cuhaci & Peterson Architects Hires Three New Professionals

ORLANDO, Fla. --- Cuhaci & Peterson Architects, Engineers, Planners based in Orlando’s Baldwin Park, has named Maria Tonkova, senior project coordinator and Karen Block and Nicole Burns, architectural graduates.

Lonnie Peterson, chairman at Cuhaci & Peterson, said Tonkova earned a Bachelors Degree from the University of Architecture and Civil Engineering in Bulgaria as well as a Masters Degree in Architecture from the University of Florida and more than 20 years of experience in the industry.

Block received a Bachelor of Architecture degree from the Illinois Institute of Technology and Master of Science in Land Development from Texas A&M University and has more than eight years of experience in the industry.

Burns is working toward a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Architecture from the Savannah College of Arts and Design, Peterson said.

Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty Appointed Steve Crucq Global Real Estate Advisor in the Firm’s Heathrow/Lake Mary Marketing Center

ORLANDO, Fla. --- Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty has appointed Steve Crucq a Global Real Estate Advisor in its Heathrow/Lake Mary Marketing Center.

Roger Soderstrom, founder and owner of Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty, said Crucq was born in Amsterdam and grew up in Baton Rouge. He earned his B.S. Degree in Marketing and Finance from Louisiana State University.

Crucq moved to Central Florida in 1987, and has extensive background in real estate and financial services, including executive level sales and marketing experience with leading banking and financial service companies.

Crucq is a member of the Orlando Regional Realtor Assn., the Florida Realtor Assn. and the National Association of Realtors.

He specializes luxury properties, vacation homes and development opportunities.

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.
MAITLAND, Fla. – Michael Heidrich a principal at NAI Realvest recently negotiated three leases for industrial space totaling 20,224 square feet at CommerCenters in DeBary, Sanford and Orlando.

Facility Services and Maintenances, Inc. signed a new lease for 9,375 square feet at 4140 Flex Court in Monroe CommerCenter South. Scott Erickson of Investor Realty Services Inc. represented the tenant.

At Hanging Moss CommerCenter, 6112 Hanging Moss Rd. in Orlando, tenant EC Events LLC recently leased 2,000 square feet then once they occupied saw twice the space was needed so terminated that agreement and signed a new lease for 4,400 square feet. Heidrich brokered the transaction representing the tenant and the landlord COP-Hanging Moss, LLC.

Heidrich represented the landlord Springview CommerCenter LLC in a lease renewal agreement with Lake Mary-based Artscape, LLC for 6,449 square feet at 290 Springview Commerce Drive in the center located off U.S. Hwy 17-92 and Highbanks 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.