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June 2009

The T-U’s future?
‘We’re not slowing down’ >> Read Full Story


From the publisher
The Times-Union keeps helping >> Read Full Story
Ezell goes it alone
Jacksonville attorney Brenda Ezell has opened Ezell Law Firm and will specialize... >> Read Full Story
T-U is meeting the challenge
Of course we make regular use of the many opportunities that The Florida Times-Union offers our clients... >> Read Full Story
Ryland shows Amenity Center
Ryland Homes showed its $4 million amenity center at its Pine Ridge development to Realtors... >> Read Full Story
“Get out of your comfort zone”
Social Networking: Are you a social butterfly? >> Read Full Story
June's TOP PRODUCERS
Fred Miller Group
· San Marco: Edwina Harris, Gretchen Kornutik.
· Ortega: Ted Miller, Ellen Walters.
ERA John Gray Realty
· Sandra Woolley, Glenda Marchbanks.
ERA Dan Jones and Assoc.
· Residential: C.J. Wright, Jenny Snead, Kay Stalvey.
· Commercial: Mark Roach, Gene Jones.
Prudential Network Realty
· Arlington/Southside: Julia Blanton, Margie Rasey.
· Avondale/Ortega: Debra Warren, Marcia Simmons.
· Beaches: Donna Warpool, Carol Zingone, Maggie Haynes.
· Fleming Island/Orange Park: Judy Fields, Leslie Johnson, Pam Wetzel.
· Ponte Vedra: Joyce Scott, Cici Anderson, Mayra Garrido.
· Mandarin/St. Johns: Lisa Mordecai, Bob McMeekin, Shonda Sauls.
· San Marco/San Jose: Anita Vining, Mishiel Paterno.
· St. Augustine: Doug Carr, Jeanne Johns, Ann King.
Riverpoint Real Estate
· Laurie Reese.
Davidson Realty
· Dottie Lay, Doug Duggan.
Watson Realty
· San Marco/San Jose: Ed Strickland, Bruce Homeyer.
Exit 1 Stop Realty
· Jacksonville: Tom Leonard.
· St. Augustine: Tony Bosco.  
Century 21
· Harris: Claire Autrey, Mike Miller.
· Dames Point: Lisa Cox, Vernon Nipper.
· Mann-Pellicer: Mike Pellicer.
· St. Augustine Properties: Janaye Lowe.
· Lighthouse: Wayne Altman, Judy Bell.
· John T. Ferreria & Son: John Stillwell, Mary Caserta.
· Discover: Stephen Tinney, Barry Hart.
· Atkins: Charles Tillis Jr.
ERA Davis & Linn
· Tom Custer, Mary Walker, Fred Conley.
Vanguard GMAC
· Advantage: Lori Jorgensen, Dawn Welch, Karen Turnage.
· Arlington: Jeff DeAngelis.
· CR 210: Eric Sotolongo, Marc Biolley.
· Julington Creek: Gina LaBarbera, Virginia Lancaster, Cindy Gavin.
· Argyle: Zach Morgan.
· Beaches: Wendy Griffis, Doug Apperson.
· Orange Park: Barbara Lyons.
· Village Square: Kim Knapp, Eden Jordan, John Nicholls.
· Tinseltown: Jim Huttle, Darlene Yordon, Dave Thompson.
· Mandarin: Lynn Brier DeLaCruz, Tina Fader.
· Team (2-4 agents:) Dana Hancock, AK Team
· Team (5-7 agents:) Susan Kennedy.
Chamber leader positive on relos
Like a thick fog dissipating, the fresh and clear air of an ideal change seems to slowly be creeping... >> Read Full Story
Amelia Expo attracts a crowd
Even in a slow market, marketing is very important. >> Read Full Story
A hot gift from ICI, Beazer
A partnership between ICI and Beazer has produced a fire station. >> Read Full Story
Walking for charity
Davidson Realty representatives Karen and Ron Palmer, Sherry Davidson and Petty Peyton... >> Read Full Story
Panel: things will get better
Getting four people together to predict the future often provides four different perspectives. >> Read Full Story
New
Prudential Network Realty: agents Kristin Jacobs at Ponte Vedra Beach; Pamela Samuels and Keith Combs... >> Read Full Story
NEFBA projects helps the kids
Construction is progressing well on the Northeast Florida Builder Association’s charitable foundation project... >> Read Full Story
Getting paid by ‘Express’
How would you like to get part of your commission before closing to use to market other listings? >> Read Full Story
La Terrazza tries a new ‘lifestyle’
In a market where people are hesitating to buy, one developer has created a product that is unique enough... >> Read Full Story
Nocatee home
Taylor Morrison recently completed a new model home at Austin Park in Nocatee– the Lafayette. >> Read Full Story
Taylor Morrison
• Taylor Morrison says it experienced a solid beginning to 2009 at its Kindlewood community... >> Read Full Story
Michele's Page
Amelia gives out the goods Another year brings another Amelia Island/Nassau County Association of Realtors Affiliate... >> Read Full Story
Who are you?
The average Florida Realtor is female, 55 years old and voted. >> Read Full Story
Inventory: lowest since ‘01
The number of newly built single-family homes on the United States market shrank to 297,000 units... >> Read Full Story
HUD: Tax credit can be used on closing costs
FHA-approved lenders received the go-ahead to develop bridge-loan products... >> Read Full Story
FAR convention: Aug. 19-23
A full schedule of events is on tap for the Florida Association of Realtors’ annual convention and trade show. >> Read Full Story
Developers win ‘growth’ argument
A growth management bill supported by business and development interests but opposed by environmentalists... >> Read Full Story
Ask an attorney
Questions and answers provided by the Florida Association of Realtors: >> Read Full Story
Tradeshow set
The date of the 30th annual Realtor-Builder Tradeshow is Oct. 22 and it will be at the University Center... >> Read Full Story
Gotti home going
An appeals court has cleared the way for a lender to foreclose on Victoria Gotti’s Long Island mansion... >> Read Full Story
Scholarship winner
Natalia Romanillos Alvarez of Stanton Prep has been awarded a $1,000 scholarship... >> Read Full Story
RSPS change
The National Association of Realtors has changed to the courses required to obtain the RSPS... >> Read Full Story
Drywall odors?
With Chinese drywall making the news and becoming a concern among homeowners... >> Read Full Story
Lennar seminar
Lennar is bringing in four top speakers for a July 10 sales seminar. >> Read Full Story
Sales improving in state
Florida’s existing home sales rose in April, the eighth consecutive month that sales activity increased... >> Read Full Story
Standing out in today’s complex market
Jeff Thull is a sales consultant, an author and CEO of Prime Resource Group. >> Read Full Story

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