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Friday, August 27th, 2010
SARASOTA, FL – Realtors, homebuyers and homesellers who are losing real estate deals because of low-ball appraisals from out-of-town appraisal management companies will benefit from a series of appraisal seminars scheduled in September. Sponsored by HomeBanc, “Appraisals 2010” will educate participants on how to secure sound appraisals in the era of the Home Valuation Code of Conduct (HVCC). The seminar will also benefit homeowners who wish to refinance.
Effective May 1, 2009, HVCC compliance is required for any loan backed by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac. “HVCC standards were intended to assure appraiser independence and prevent pressure on appraisers to produce a desired property value,” explains CJ Coury, Vice President and Mortgage Branch Manager for HomeBanc. “However, the cure has been worse than the disease. Many appraisal management companies just don’t know the local market.” People mistakenly believe that HVCC requires you to use an appraisal management company, but that is a recommendation, not a requirement, says Coury. “This seminar will show you how you can still secure accurate appraisals while maintaining HVCC compliance.”
The panel of presenters includes Craig DiCecco, SRA, of Futurehome Appraisal Services Inc., Kevin Goodale of Atlas Appraisals LLC, Howard Greber, SRA, CRB, of Greber Appraisal Services Inc. and Mary Patterson, SRA, of Patterson Appraisal Group Inc.
The seminars will be held at three different venues from 8:30 to 11 am. The attendance fee is to cover the breakfast.
Tuesday, Sept. 7 : Longboat Key Club – John Ringling Room, 301 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key
Presenters: DiCecco, Goodale, Greber, Patterson / $15 per person
Wednesday, Sept 8: Boca Royale Golf & Country Club – 1601 Englewood Road, Englewood
Presenters: DiCecco, Goodale, Patterson / $6 per person
Thursday, Sept. 9: Holiday Inn Lakewood Ranch – 6231 Lake Osprey Drive, Lakewood Ranch
Presenters: DiCecco, Goodale, Greber, Patterson /$10 per person
 C. J. Coury
To register for the seminar, call C.J. Coury at (941) 730-2444 or email CJ.Coury@HomeBanc.com.
HomeBanc N.A. is located at 6230 University Parkway, Suite 101, Sarasota, FL 34240. Telephone: (941) 806-1140. Website: www.homebanc.com.
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 Seminar Panel of Appraisal Experts To schedule an interview with the seminar sponsor or presenters, please contact Sheila Longo at (941) 355-3006 or sheila@thomasbrannan.com.
Tags: Florida, Home Buyers, Home Sales, Real Estate, Real Estate News, Sarasota
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Sunday, June 27th, 2010
SARASOTA, Fla. (June 11, 2010) Prudential Palms Realty associates Marilyn Alston , Paula Cashi, Debbie Corsile, Mary Hale, MaryBeth Hudson and Janice Litke have been coordinating efforts to host the “Make-A-Wish Make It Happen” sunset cruise aboard Le Barge for Make-A-Wish Foundation of Central & Northern Florida Chapter.
Helen Sosso of Prudential Palms Realty and Prudential Lakewood Ranch Realty is no stranger to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. She began donating to the organization years ago in Pittsburgh, PA. Since the chapter has a new executive director, Prudential Palms Realty and Prudential Lakewood Ranch Realty have “adopted” the local chapter here in Sarasota. In the yearlong effort to raise awareness and funds, our downtown office is setting sail on Monday, June 14, 2010 aboard Le Barge. Tickets are $25 per person and is sold out. Event sponsors include: Whole Foods, Preferred Settlement Services, Inc., Blalock Walters Attorneys at Law, Alert Inspection Service, Neal communities, Preferred Lending Services and American Home Shield.
For more information, visit www.prudentialpalmsrealty.com or call 941.926.7000, ext. 1400.
Contact: Sheryl Vieira, Office 941.926.7000, Cell 941.928.5508
About Prudential Palms Realty and Lakewood Ranch Realty (A Sister Company):
Prudential Palms Realty and Prudential Lakewood Ranch Realty combine top local agents with the latest technology to provide powerful strategies for finding or selling homes. The brokerage has offices servicing Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte counties with over 250 sales professionals. The companies are independently owned and operated members of the Prudential Real Estate Affiliates, Inc., one of the leading real estate brokerage networks in North America. For more information on Prudential Palms Realty, call 941.926.7000 or visit www.PrudentialPalmsRealty.com or Lakewood Ranch Realty, call 941.907.2000 or visit www.LakewoodRanchRealty.com
Tags: Florida Homes, make a wish foundation, Prudential Palms Realty
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Sunday, June 27th, 2010
 SARASOTA, Fla. (June 9, 2010) Carla Rayman, Director of International Business Development for Prudential Palms Realty, just returned from recent business related travel to Dubai. A client from Hungary found Carla Rayman through research he conducted online and had her consult on his extensive residential and commercial portfolio to include investments in Dubai. The client met Carla in Florida and again in a joint meeting with a developer in London recently. Her recent trip to Dubai was to meet the developer and her client so she could visit the country firsthand to better understand the current real estate opportunities being offered.
Rayman experienced extensive, private tours of Dubai as well as Abu Dhabi. “The market has not stopped there and what we hear in the news is only partially true”, says Rayman. “There is so much construction and numerous new projects and developments; cranes in the sky, construction workers on many sites under development and many new projects breaking ground. Of all the places I have visited, the vision this country has is unbelievable. The infrastructure is incredible; the country is immaculate and is absolutely free of any litter or graffiti. Service is impeccable and the atmosphere is truly inspiring. While one should respect the local culture and traditions, dress code of tourists is relaxed and acceptable. The country has not stalled – the airport was bustling with arrivals and departures and the resorts were at full capacity. Everyone speaks English so language is not an issue. I would encourage anyone that has set expectations to release them. Dubai and Abu Dhabi were simply amazing to say the least.”
CARLA RAYMAN
Originally from Pennsylvania, Carla Rayman moved to Sarasota in 1996. She is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh with a Bachelor’s degree in communications and special interest in American Sign Language. She has earned the real estate designations: TRC, GRI, e-Pro and CIPS. She currently serves on the following boards and committees:
Florida Realtors Board Directors
Sarasota Association of Realtors Board of Directors and International Council
Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce International Business Council
FIABCI
US-Panama Business Council SE Chapter, Board of Directors
President, Sarasota Sister Cities responsible for Sister City relationships in Canada, Scotland, Russia, France, Italy, Israel and China
Carla serves as Director of International Business Development for Prudential Palms Realty in Sarasota, where she works extensively with developers in the Caribbean and Latin America.
About Prudential Palms Realty and Lakewood Ranch Realty (A Sister Company):
Prudential Palms Realty and Prudential Lakewood Ranch Realty combine top local agents with the latest technology to provide powerful strategies for finding or selling homes. The brokerage has offices servicing Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte counties with over 250 sales professionals. The companies are independently owned and operated members of the Prudential Real Estate Affiliates, Inc., one of the leading real estate brokerage networks in North America. For more information on Prudential Palms Realty, call 941.926.7000 or visit www.PrudentialPalmsRealty.com or Lakewood Ranch Realty, call 941.907.2000 or visit www.LakewoodRanchRealty.com
Tags: Carla Rayman, dubai development, prudential palms realtory
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Saturday, March 13th, 2010
 The Your Global Agents team consisting of Carla Rayman, Patricia Tan, Esti Baughen, Valentina Pippin, and Lee Pippin of Prudential Palms Realty were just awarded the 2009 President’s Circle Award. The President’s Circle Award is granted by the Prudential Real Estate Network to top performing agents who are in the top 3% of sales professionals/teams in all of North America.
In December, Rayman and Tan, Directors of Prudential Palms’ International Division, were also presented with the 2009 President’s Award by the Sarasota Association of Realtors for their contribution to the association in marketing Sarasota real estate (more…)
Tags: Carla Rayman, Florida Homes, Florida Real Estate, Global Agents, Patricia Tan, President's Circle Award, Prudential Palms, Realty
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Thursday, March 11th, 2010
 Longboat Key, FL – February 15, 2010 – Engel & Volkers Longboat Key Realty announces their plans to vacate their current Longboat Key office. In early September, Engel & Volkers occupied the former Wedebrock office and occupied their longstanding office with a new month to month lease. Since that time, Engel & Volkers has been focused on finding the right location in Longboat Key that best captures their formula driven “shop” concept. “The Engel & Volkers shop design is the lynchpin to our brand. It’s crucial that we scout and select the best possible location to ensure our formula driven shop design works best for us. We considered staying in our current office, but wanted to continue our search which is why we kept our lease agreement fluid and flexible,” Alexander explains. “We recognized that we took a risk of being uprooted, but our quest to find the right location is key. We may be consolidating offices in our Holmes Beach shop for the short term, but we have several other locations on the short list and are actively negotiating to determine our best option … stay tuned,” Alexander states (more…)
Tags: Anna Maria, Engel & Volkers, Florida Homes, Florida Real Estate, Florida Real Estate Agency, Longboat Key, Real Estate Agency, Real Estate Broker
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Tuesday, December 15th, 2009
 Florida Homes would like to introduce a very electric and highly competent team of real estate agents; Nick and Kathleen Herron of The Herron Group. Nick and Kathleen are experienced in helping people find their homes in the Sarasota, Venice, Casey Key and the rest of Sarasota’s Barrier Islands. With over 26 years combined of real estate experience, we are positive that they can get the job done. The Herron Group has been around since Sarasota was a sleepy little town and have seen it turn into a beautiful city with a thriving culture. Over 80 percent of The Herron’s real estate sales has been made up of previous clients and referrals, make sure to note that when choosing (more…)
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