Trikona Group Announces Appointment of His Highness Maharaja Gajsinghji of Jodhpur as Chairman of Apodis Hospitality

Tuesday, November 25th 2008

Trikona Group, which contributes to India’s growth in a socially aware manner by creating new asset classes around real estate and infrastructure, today announced that HHM Gajsinghji of Jodhpur, a leading hotelier in India, has been named Chairman of Apodis Hospitality, the hospitality company affiliated with the Trikona Group. As president of the 150 member Indian Heritage Hotels Association, Gajsinghji has helped shape the hospitality and tourism... 

AllRegs and The Mortgage Press Release Online Reverse Mortgage Guide

Tuesday, November 25th 2008

AllRegs, the leading information provider for the mortgage industry, and The Mortgage Press Ltd., a publisher of 37 state-specific newspapers for the state affiliates of the National Association of Mortgage Brokers, announced the release of the Think Reverse Practical Guide. The Think Reverse Practical Guide is based on the recently released book, written by Atare E. Agbamu, CRMS and published by The Mortgage Press Ltd., “Think Reverse! The Complete... 

Nexia Closes $2.15 Million Real Estate Sale

Monday, November 24th 2008

Nexia Holdings, Inc. announced that its subsidiary Wasatch Capital Corporation closed upon the sale of the Wallace/Bennett Buildings located at 59 West 100 South, Salt Lake City, Utah. The total sales price was $2,150,000. Wasatch owed approximately $1,145,000. CEO Richard Surber stated, “The sale of the historic property will provide much needed liquidity to propel Nexia forward with its future plans. The cash proceeds may be spent to accomplish... 

URS-Led Team to Manage Sellafield UK Nuclear Complex

Monday, November 24th 2008

URS Corporation announced that an international team led by the company’s Washington Division has entered into a contractual arrangement with the UK Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) to become the new Parent Body Organization (PBO) responsible for the management and operations of the Sellafield sites in North West England. The consortium will manage a scope of work with a maximum annual value of approximately £1.3 billion, or approximately... 

MSB, Enservio Link Speeds Contents Claim Processing

Saturday, November 22nd 2008

Property insurance information provider MSB and contents valuation provider Enservio deliver good news to the property insurance industry. Today the companies announce an alliance for delivering contents valuations for property claims through electronic integration between MSB’s IntegriClaim® property claim estimating solution and Enservio’s contents claims management process. Property insurers leveraging IntegriClaim’s Administrator... 

Plazacorp enters into new management agreements for its portfolio

Friday, November 21st 2008

Plazacorp Retail Properties Ltd. (PLZ:TSX Venture) announced today that its independent directors have approved a new five-year Management Agreement between Plazacorp and Plaza Group Management Limited (“PGML”). Under this new agreement, PGML will provide property management and corporate management services to Plazacorp. PGML is a company indirectly owned and controlled by Earl Brewer, Chairman of Plazacorp, and Michael Zakuta, President... 

Luxury Institute Survey: Vacation Homes and Exotic Vacations Luxury Experiences of Choice for Wealthy U.S. Consumers

Thursday, November 20th 2008

Wealthy U.S. consumers report that owning a vacation home is the item they most desire, and taking exotic vacations is their most sought-after luxury experience, according to a Luxury Institute survey of U.S. consumers with average household income of $332,000 and average net-worth of $3.3 million. The study was developed with Resonance Consultancy Ltd. According to the survey, wealthy U.S. consumers place more importance on experiences such as owning... 

Research and Markets: CONFERENCE TALK: Real Estate – A Formidable Investment Tool Is On Sale Now

Thursday, November 20th 2008

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/a82d1c/conference_talk_r) has announced the addition of the “CONFERENCE TALK: Real Estate – A Formidable Investment Tool” report to their offering. As India witnesses a mercurial economic growth, greater wealth in the hands of its populace has converted them into great investors. Financial innovation is the buzzword to maximize returns in the investment mart. The realty... 

The envision Group Environmental Contracting Division Contributes $4.5 Million in Contracts

Wednesday, November 19th 2008

The envision Group, is pleased to announce that its environmental contracting division, through it’s subsidiary IONA Contractors Ltd., has been awarded $4.5 Million in contracts for 2008. “We appreciate the opportunity to provide our innovative approaches and considerable experience to these remediation projects and are pleased to support our clients in meeting their environmental objectives”, stated Jimmy Ganley, Environmental Manager... 

New Publication From Institutional Real Estate, Inc. to Cover Asian Institutional Property Markets

Wednesday, November 19th 2008

Institutional Real Estate, Inc. (IREI), a publishing and consulting firm focused on serving the institutional property marketplace, has launched The Institutional Real Estate Letter – Asia Pacific at the Editorial Advisory Board meeting held in Kyoto, Japan, November 4–6. The first issue is scheduled for January 1, 2009. The publication will be a preeminent information source for Asian institutional real estate investors, including pension funds,...