Marcus & Millichap's VP Roster Grows

MARCUS & MILLICHAP NAMES PETER VON DER AHE VICE PRESIDENT INVESTMENTS IN MANHATTAN OFFICE

NEW YORK, N.Y,— The board of directors of Marcus & Millichap Real Estate Investment Services, the nation’s largest real estate investment services firm, has named Peter Von Der Ahe (top right photo) as a vice president investments. The achievement of vice president investment status is one of the highest levels of recognition the firm awards its sales agents. It represents excellence in client relationships, investment real estate expertise and sales volume, according to Edward Jordan, regional manager in the firm’s Manhattan office. Von Der Ahe joined Marcus & Millichap in 2002 and specializes in multi-family investment sales.

JAMIE MEDRESS NAMED FIRST VICE PRESIDENT INVESTMENTS IN PHOENIX OFFICE

PHOENIX, AZ— The board of directors of Marcus & Millichap Real Estate Investment Services, the nation’s largest real estate investment services firm, has named Jamie Medress (left photo) to the position of first vice president investments. The achievement of first vice president investment status is one of the highest levels of recognition the firm awards its sales agents. It represents excellence in client relationships, investment real estate expertise and sales volume, according to David Guido, regional manager in the firm’s Phoenix office. Medress joined Marcus & Millichap in 1996 and specializes in retail and net-leased investment sales.

JACOB LEVY MOVES UP TO FIRST VICE PRESIDENT INVESTMENTS IN SAN FRANCISCO OFFICE

SAN FRANCISCO, CA — The board of directors of Marcus & Millichap Real Estate Investment Services, the nation’s largest real estate investment services firm, has named Jacob Levy (photo at right) to the position of first vice president investments. The achievement of first vice president investment status is one of the highest levels of recognition the firm awards its sales agents. It represents excellence in client relationships, investment real estate expertise and sales volume, according to Jeffrey Mishkin, regional manager in the firm’s San Francisco office. Levy joined Marcus & Millichap in 1979 and specializes in multi-family investment sales.

RICHARD MATRICARIA IS NEW VICE PRESIDENT INVESTMENTS IN FOR LAUDERDALE OFFICE

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL— The board of directors of Marcus & Millichap Real Estate Investment Services, the nation’s largest real estate investment services firm, has named Richard Matricaria (photo at left) to the position of vice president investments. The achievement of vice president investment status is one of the highest levels of recognition the firm awards its sales agents. It represents excellence in client relationships, investment real estate expertise and sales volume, according to Gene A. Berman, managing director and regional manager in the firm’s Fort Lauderdale office. Matricaria joined Marcus & Millichap in 2002 and specializes in retail, office and industrial investment sales.

MARCUS & MILLICHAP NAMES THREE AGENTS VICE PRESIDENT INVESTMENTS IN SAN DIEGO OFFICE

SAN DIEGO, CA— The board of directors of Marcus & Millichap Real Estate Investment Services, the nation’s largest real estate investment services firm, has named Raymond Choi, (photo at right) Alvin Mansour (photo at left) and Ben Tashakorian (right photo under Choi) to the position of vice president investments.

The achievement of vice president investment status is one of the highest levels of recognition the firm awards its sales agents. It represents excellence in client relationships, investment real estate expertise and sales volume, according to Kent Williams, regional manager in the firm’s San Diego office.

Choi joined Marcus & Millichap in 2000 and specializes in multi-family investment sales. Mansour joined the firm in 2003 and specializes in retail investment sales. Tashakorian joined the firm in 2002 and specializes in office and industrial investment sales.

GLEN KUNOFSKY PROMOTED TO SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT INVESTMENTS IN MANHATTAN OFFICE

NEW YORK, N.Y. — Marcus & Millichap Real Estate Investment Services, the nation’s largest real estate investment services firm, has promoted Glen Kunofsky (photo at left) to senior vice president investments in the Manhattan office, according to regional manager Edward Jordan.

“Glen has earned a reputation as one of the most knowledgeable investment specialists in the nation,” says Jordan. “He is a consummate professional, continually striving to expand his knowledge and expertise. Glen’s focus on client services has earned him a high degree of loyalty and respect from investors as well as his peers.”

Kunofsky joined Marcus & Millichap in June 2001, specializing in retail properties. He is a senior director of the firm’s National Retail Group. Kunofsky has been inducted into the prestigious Chairman’s Circle of Excellence three times and the Chairman’s Club five times. He has been honored with six National Achievement Awards and seven Sales Recognition Awards. He joined the firm’s Seven-Figure Club in 2004. Kunofsky earned his bachelor’s degree in hotel and restaurant management with a minor in business from Arizona State University.

Press Contact: Stacey Corso, Communications Department, (925) 953-1716

Florida's Existing Home, Condo Sales Improve in 2Q 2008 Compared to 1Q 2008

ORLANDO, FL/PRNewswire/ -- During the second quarter of 2008, Florida Realtors(R) continued to report positive signs for the state's housing sector, such as an increase in pending home sales (based on contracts signed but not closed) and a slower rate of expansion of inventory levels in some areas.

Sales of both existing single-family homes and existing condominiums improved in second quarter 2008 from the first quarter of the year, according to the latest housing statistics from the Florida Association of Realtors(R) (FAR).

A total of 35,178 existing homes sold statewide in 2Q 2008, up 38.2 percent over 1Q 2008 when 25,443 homes sold. The statewide existing home median price in 2Q 2008 was $203,000, slightly higher than the $202,300 median price reported in 1Q 2008.

For a complete detailed copy of FAR's release, please contact

Marla Martin, Communications Manager, +1-407-438-1400, Ext.2326, or Jeff Zipper, Vice President of Communications, +1-407-438-1400, Ext.2314, both of Florida Association of Realtors(R) Web site: http://www.media.living.net/

Posner Commons Above 90 Percent Leased

ORLANDO, FL- Jorge Rodriguez, (top right photo) CCIM of Asset Services for CB Richard Ellis, the world's leader in commercial real estate, is pleased to announce today's grand opening of the first Dick's Sporting Goods in Central Florida at Posner Commons,(bottom left photo) US Hwy 27 and Interstate 4 in Davenport, Florida.

This anchor tenant joins Target, Books-A-Million, Best Buy, Belk and Staples who opened for business earlier this year. Other stores which have recently opened include: JC Penney, Michael's, Dollar Tree and PetSmart.

"We're elated and honored to have the first Dick's Sporting Goods store opening in Central Florida at Posner Commons. Selective opportunities remain available starting at 1,400 square feet and our remaining target categories include: fast casual restaurants, soft goods, professional services, beauty, and optical," Rodriguez said.

Contact:

Jorge Rodriguez, 407.404.5014

jorge.rodriguez@cbre.com

Grubb & Ellis|Commercial Florida negotiates sale of 25,300 square feet of warehouse / distribution space

ORLANDO, FL--Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida, associated with 200 Grubb & Ellis offices worldwide, has negotiated the sale of a 25,300 square foot warehouse-distribution facility at 4351 35th St. in Orlando.

Richard T. Davis, Jr.,(top right photo) vice president in the firm’s Industrial Services Group and Nick Sands, (bottom left photo) associate, negotiated the sale on behalf of the seller, PDMG Holdings, LLC.

The buyer, Altier Properties, LLC paid $2,175,000 for the property and was represented in the transaction by Wilson McDowell of Colliers Arnold.

Contacts:

Richard T. Davis, Jr., 407.481.5395, rdavis@commercialfl.com
Nick Sands, 407.481.5407, nsands@commercialfl.com

GVA Advantis Hires Justin Savich as New Land Associate in Central Florida

ORLANDO, Fl – GVA Advantis has hired Justin Savich (top right photo) as the most recent addition to its land services team in Central Florida. He will be based in the firm’s Orlando office and will focus on client needs in the Greater Orlando area.

“We’re very excited to have Justin as part of our land division,” says Executive Director Mark Cooney.(bottom left photo) “With his experience in the real estate business and an extensive knowledge of both the Greater Orlando and Tampa Bay markets, he’s the perfect fit for our team.”

Most recently Savich worked with Flagship Development in Orlando. Prior to joining Flagship Development, he had more than eight years experience working alongside his family’s real estate and development company.

Born and raised in Tampa, Savich is a graduate of the University of Central Florida, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in marketing with an emphasis in real estate. Savich has lived in Orlando for the past six years, and has traveled all over the world as a professional wakeboarder.

CONTACT:

Lisa Hyde, Director of Marketing, Advantis Real Estate Services Company, 3000 Bayport Drive, Suite 100, Tampa, Florida 33607. Tel 813.342.4752. Fax 813.342.4004.

Lhyde@gvaadvantis.com
http://www.gvaadvantis.com/