Wednesday, June 6, 2012

ABD Development Company wins grand award, first place award ‘Best Community’ for Providence in HBA of Metro Orlando’s Parade of Homes

ORLANDO, Fla. – Providence, the 1,800-acre master planned golf course community ABD Development Company is developing just south of Orlando near Disney World was the biggest winner in the recent Central Florida Parade of Homes sponsored by the Home Builders Assn. of Metro Orlando.

Providence earned the Parade’s Grand Award for community development and Parade judges named Providence the winner of the Parade’s First Place award for area communities.

Emerson International Reports Sales of 28 New Homes in May at Eagle Creek Golf Course Community in Southeast Orlando

Altamonte Springs, Fla. --- Emerson International reports it sold 28 new homes in May at the Eagle Creek golf course community located on Narcoossee Road in southeast Orlando.

Eric Emerson, vice president and general manager of Emerson International, said the average sale price of a new home at Eagle Creek in May was $345,000.

Since Jan. 1, 85 new homes have been sold at Eagle Creek for a total of $30 million. Centerline Homes is the exclusive builder at Eagle Creek.

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.

Top Executive at NAI Realvest Appointed Court Receiver for Commercial Property on Hwy 192 in Kissimmee

MAITLAND, Fla. – Mez R. Birdie CCIM, CPM, SCSM, director of retail and investment services at NAI Realvest, has been appointed court receiver for the retail property located at 4727 W. Highway 192 in Kissimmee.

Birdie said he will report to the Circuit Court of the 9th Judicial Circuit in Osceola County.

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 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 Sale of 23-Lot Single Family Subdivision near DeLand High School

DeLand, Fla. --- NAI Realvest recently negotiated the sale of a 23-lot single family residential subdivision called Wild Acres located on Mystic Oaks Lane off N. Hill Avenue in DeLand.

Chris Butera investment associate at NAI Realvest in Maitland, negotiated the sale representing the seller, Ormond Beach-based Wild Acres, LLC.

Atlas Homes, LLC of DeLand paid $184,000 for the developed homesites located just across from DeLand High School.

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 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 New Retail Lease of 2,000 square feet at Shoppes Bear Lake in Apopka

ORLANDO, Fla. – NAI Realvest recently negotiated a new lease agreement for 2,000 square feet of retail space at Shoppes Bear Lake Suite 112, 3030 E. Semoran Blvd. in Apopka.

Robert Blackwell SIOR, principal at the firm, brokered the transaction representing the tenant, A.A. Double, LLC, doing business as Wise Up, an English language school.

American Federated Title Corporation, based in Hollywood Fla. is the landlord and was represented by Brian Jones with Select Strategics.

About NAI Realvest:
NAI Realvest in Orlando, serving all of Central Florida, is a fully integrated commercial real estate operating company specializing in brokerage, development, investment, leasing and management, consulting and research services in the U.S. and worldwide. NAI Global is an international commercial real estate network with over 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.

Integrity Home Loan of Central Florida names Junior Simmonds, MBA Senior Loan Officer in Lake Mary

LAKE MARY, Fla. – Integrity Home Loan of Central Florida, Inc., which provides residential mortgage financing through seven branch offices throughout Central Florida, has appointed Junior Simmonds senior loan officer.

Matthew Malloy, president of Integrity Home Loan of Central Florida, said Simmonds retired from the U.S. Army, earned his MBA Degree from Belhaven University. He has 10 years of experience as a mortgage loan officer originating FHA, VA, USDA and Conventional loans. Simmonds will be working out of Integrity’s Lake Mary office.

Crossman & Company chief executive officer to moderate ICSC Conference in Tampa

TAMPA, Fla. --- John Crossman, president of Crossman & Company in Orlando, will moderate a panel discussion on retail marketing at the International Council of Shopping Centers Summer Conference at the Hilton Tampa Airport Westshore, 2225 N. Lois Ave, in Tampa on June 12.

Crossman will moderate a panel discussion on new and re-development activity in the Tampa Bay region. The panel will also discuss retail activity and information distributed at the recent ICSC ReCON conference in Las Vegas.

Panelists include George McBee, president of GMM Consulting LLC in Tampa; Jay Miller, senior vice president of Equity Incorporated in Tampa, Mitchell Rice, chief executive officer of RMC Property Group in Tampa, Paul Rutledge, executive vice president of operations at Casto Development in Sarasota.

The Tampa ICSC June 12 conference will begin at 5:30 (on-site registration) and continue with panel discussion and networking until 8 p.m.

Advance registration (http://www.icsc.org/apps/meeting_display.php?meeting=2012S35) costs $35 for ICSC members, $50 for non-members and $15 for students. Registration at the door costs $50 for members, $65 for non-members and $15 for students.

About Crossman & Company
Headquartered in Orlando, Fla. with offices in Atlanta, Ga., 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.

INTEGRITY HOME LOAN OF CENTRAL FLORIDA EXPANDS LAKE MARY OFFICES

LAKE MARY, Fla. – Integrity Home Loan of Central Florida is expanding its offices on International Parkway in Lake Mary.

Matt Malloy, president of Integrity Home Loan of Central Florida, said the firm recently added 3,000 square feet of space to the Lake Mary headquarters facility bringing the total office space occupied at the 901 International Parkway building to 13,000 square feet.

“This will enable us to hire more professionals to handle our workload,” Malloy said.

Stirling Sotheby's International Realty closes on Sale of Lake Nona Area Estate Home to San Diego Chargers’ Jared Gaither

ORLANDO, Fla. --- Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty recently closed on the sale of a $1,275,000 luxury estate home overlooking Lake Hendon in St. Cloud to NFL star Jared Gaither of the San Diego Chargers.

Roger Soderstrom, founder and owner of Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty, said Cassandra Gaither of the firm’s Orlando/Dr. Phillips Marketing Center negotiated the sale representing the buyer.

Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty was also listing agent for the property representing the seller in the transaction.

The five acre lakefront estate, located in the gated community of Lake Hendon Reserve was built in 2008 by custom builder Tommy Tillson. The luxury home features six bedrooms, six full baths and two half-baths in 9,283 square feet of living space with a six car garage.

Tillson designed the luxury home with vaulted and cathedral ceilings throughout, a fireplace, gas appliances a home theater, screened patio and entertainment area, swimming pool and hot tub.

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.

Monday, June 4, 2012

REALTORS TO GET A "LOOK SEE" AT PRESTON POINTE AT WYNDHAM LAKES: MODEL, HOMEBUYER OPTIONS AND 6% PROGRAM

ORLANDO, Fla. – Realtors will get a firsthand look at Lennar’s furnished and decorated model home at Preston Pointe at Wyndham Lakes – the Monte Carlo at 2958 Carrickton Circle near Town Center and Landstar Blvds. in south Orlando.

Mark Metheny, president of Lennar’s Central Florida Division said the June 7 event will also showcase the homebuilder’s Zero Down / Zero Closing Cost options when using Lennar’s preferred lenders on homes that sell and close by June 30.

The Realtor event will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday with refreshments and food available.

Realtors can tour the Monte Carlo – a two-story, five-bedroom, three-bath, three-car garage model priced from the $260s – learn about the June homebuyers promotion and how top area Realtors can earn one of the highest commissions ever on the closings of new move-in ready homes that sell and close through June 30.

Metheny said Realtors® will receive an additional one percent commission – a total of six percent – on sales of new move-in ready homes in Lennar communities if they register for the ACES Realtor® program at www.lennarlovesrealtors.com, complete the orientation and pass the test.

Lennar is building three, four and five bedroom homes at Preston Pointe at Wyndham Lakes that range from 1,515 square feet of living area to 3,210 square feet, priced from the mid $180s.