Thursday, February 21, 2019

QuantmRE Offers New Path to Investing in Residential Real Estate

Matthew Sullivan
NEWPORT BEACH, CA --QuantmRE is revolutionizing real-estate investing by using blockchain and digital securities to unlock equity in homes. 

The team behind QuantmRE set out to design a way to overcome two key problems associated with investing in residential real estate.  Traditionally, homeowners are house “rich” and cash “poor,” and the only solution to unlocking equity in their homes was to take on additional debt.  

Now they can remain homeowners instead of home-owers.  

The benefit to investors is that through fractional home ownership, they can now gain exposure to residential real estate without the hassle of being a landlord. QuantmRE’s way aims to deliver liquidity as well as capital appreciation and preservation. 

Warren Buffett
Warren Buffett recently said that single-family homes are a very attractive investment,  stating that if held for a long period of time and purchased at low rates, single-family home ownership is even better than owning stocks.

The values of typical income-generating types of real estate, apartment and commercial buildings, for instance, can be more closely tied to interest rates, quality of tenants, more expensive to acquire and finance, and require expertise to manage. The value of single-family residences is usually easier to determine.

Matthew Sullivan is  CEO of QuantmRE. 

A copy of the company’s investor presentation and commonly asked questions can be found on the website: QuantmRE.com.


Contact:

Kathy Sampey


Tesla Cleveland property for sale at $6 million


Tesla Building, 5180 Mayfield Road, Lyndhurst, OH

  NEW YORK, NY – B+E, the first tech-driven brokerage and trading platform for net lease real estate, announced that the Tesla retail property located at 5180 Mayfield Rd., Lyndhurst, Ohio, is for sale for $6,000,000.

The building is +/- 23,428 SF on +/- 2.9 acres of land and includes parking.  The property carries a cap rate of 6% with a long term, net lease in place.

Tesla is set to deliver as many as 400,000 vehicles worldwide this year, roughly four times what it sold two years ago,” said Spencer Henderson of B+E“With a market cap over $57 billion, Tesla is the third most valuable automaker in the world and this is an excellent investment opportunity with a marquee brand name. 

The property is situated in close proximity to many of Cleveland’s top suburbs and is the only Tesla dealer in Cleveland, and one of two Tesla service centers in Ohio.”

Contact:

John Vita
John Steven Vita Communications
847/853-8283


Wednesday, February 20, 2019

Platinum Living Realty in Scottsdale, AZ Signs 30 New Agents in First Six Months





SCOTTSDALE, AZ – Platinum Living Realty, an independent luxury real estate brokerage with four offices across Arizona, announced that they have brought on 30 new real estate agents to the firm since launching six months ago.

Jay and Michelle Macklin

 Platinum Living Realty now has over 100 dedicated real estate agents helping home buyers and sellers navigate Arizona’s real estate market.

Donna Hunter
Jay and Michelle Macklin, the co-owners of Platinum Living Realty, began their careers in real estate in 2003 and opened their first brokerage in 2010. 


Candy Jenkins

In July 2018, they made the decision to take their growing brokerage firm independent and to separate from the national brand they had been working with for a number of years.


Nadine Stoner
“Michelle and I founded Platinum Living Realty as an alternative to the classic real estate model,” said Jay Macklin, co-owner of Platinum Living Realty. 


Kristen Spayd

“As an independent brokerage, we are able to offer our agents a plethora of new opportunities as well as an enhanced level of support to help them achieve their greatest possible levels of success.”

Bernadette Barba

Platinum Living Realty takes a different approach than traditional real estate brokerages by providing agents with a customized package of over 20 marketing tools to help effectively target and grow their businesses; consistent and individualized coaching to work through challenges and problems that arise; abundant opportunities for generating new leads and clients; plus other tools and policies that focus on the agent’s success.

A.J. Durand
“What we offer at Platinum Living Realty is a way for our agents to grow a predictive and sustainable business rather than being reactive or focusing on mundane tasks that won’t help close a sale,” said Macklin. \

Shawn Krill
“Our unique approach to quality marketing and building leads is ushering in a new and more efficient way way to do business as a real estate agent.”
Georgia F. Schaeffer

“The support, coaching and investment we have received from Jay and Michelle at Platinum Living Realty has been exceptional and unlike any support we had received before,” said Donna Hunter, a 25-year real estate industry veteran and co-founder with Candy Jenkins of The Hunter Jenkins Realty Group at Platinum Living Realty.

Lisa Tessler
“Platinum Living Realty has helped our real estate business grow in ways we had never imagined,” said Jenkins, a 12-year real estate industry veteran. “I wish we had made the switch long ago.”

Jheri South
The list of new Platinum Living Realty agents includes: Shawn Krill, Scott Semer, Nadine Stoner, Candy Jenkins, Donna Hunter, Amy Gough, Emily Setlock, Lisa Tessler, Tara Guljas, Kimberly MacDonald, Alyssa Jones, Kristen Spayd, AJ Durand, Jamie Jachowski, 


Christina Ramirez

Shelli Duncan, Bernadette Barba, Nikki Park, Kathleen Ticknor, Kellie Therklesen, Darryl Thompson, Gretchen Slaughter, Georgia Schaeffer, Dawn Zimbelman, Spero Pagos, Jheri South, Michelle Parker, Brandi Parker, Christina Ramirez, Elysia Porter, and Sarah Lossing.

Alyssa Jones

Platinum Living Realty is an independent luxury residential real estate brokerage headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona. 

Scott Semer
With four local offices and over 100 dedicated agents, Platinum Living Realty specializes in real estate services for luxury communities like DC Ranch, North Scottsdale, Cave Creek and Paradise Valley, offering a diverse collection of properties from cozy single-family to ultra-luxury estates. 


Sarah Lossing

Platinum Living Realty was founded as an alternative to the classic real estate model, giving their agents the tools, coaching, and resources needed to succeed in Arizona’s competitive real estate market. 

Amy Gough
For assistance on buying or selling a property or information on becoming an agent with Platinum Living Realty, visit platinumlivingrealty.com.



CONTACTS:

Josh Weiss
10 to 1 Public Relations
480-789-0743
josh@10to1pr.com

Erica Fetherston
10 to 1 Public Relations
480-676-9141
erica@10to1pr.com

74,200 SF Glenview Three-Building Medical Complex in Glenview, IL Sold by Bull Realty


Prairie Glen Medical Office Center, Glenview, IL

Glenview, IL  Prairie Glen Medical Office Center in Glenview is centrally located to large Chicago-based hospitals and healthcare systems and is known to attract sizeable private practices and health system tenants. 

Paul Zeman
The 74,200 SF, three-building complex has been sold as of January 25, 2019 for $21,100,000.

The seller was Titan Development, and the brokers were Paul Zeman, President of Healthcare Real Estate Services at Bull Realty, and Illinois broker Dimitri Development, LLC.

“Paul and his team have been maximizing asset value for sellers for more than a dozen years,” said Michael Bull, CCIM, founder and CEO of Bull Realty. “Their marketing generated multiple and competing offers. Paul’s past experience and expertise in healthcare paid big dividends to the seller.”

The tenant mix of the office complex is 100% medical and includes dermatology, gastroenterology surgery center, pediatrics, rehabilitation, laboratory, ophthalmology and medical genetics.

Michael Bull
The Glen itself boasts new homes, offices, retail, restaurants, a children’s museum, two golf courses, walking and biking trails, an assisted living facility and much more.

Prairie Glen Medical Office Center enjoys high exposure, located as it is inside The Glen. 

Glenview also features one of the locations for Illinois Gastroenterology Group, the largest single specialty GI group in Illinois.

Contacts: 

Susan Fortner
Bowers PR & Marketing
Telephone: (614) 562-0054
E-mail: susan@bowerspr.com
Website: www.bullrealty.com


Heather Bogantz
Assistant Account Coordinator
Bowers PR and Marketing
239.682.9040

Avani Hotels & Resorts Opens New Upscale Resort in Thailand’s Koh Samui


Avani+ Samui, an upscale resort situated on Phang Ka Bay near Taling Ngam on Koh Samui’s southwest shore in Thailand

PHANG KA BAY, THAILAND --Avani Hotels & Resorts (www.avanihotels.com) expanded its portfolio in Thailand with the launch of Avani+ Samui, an upscale resort situated on Phang Ka Bay near Taling Ngam on Koh Samui’s southwest shore.

Avani+ Samui is designed as a seaside hideaway, ideal for couples or families.

Steps away from an untouched, secluded bay guests can choose from 25 guest rooms, 27 private pool villas, or six beachfront pool villas.

Each is spacious, with nature-inspired interiors and ample natural lighting. Even more privacy can be found within the villas, where modern amenities are surrounded by verdant gardens with a private pool for the ultimate indulgence.

Koh Samui has long been a major island destination for local and international holiday-makers with a wide-range of activities from the relaxing to the adventurous.

Taling Ngam Bay makes a perfect location
 from which to take it all in.

 With its untouched beaches and easy access to the rest of the island, Taling Ngam Bay makes a perfect location from which to take it all in.

Visitors can take a trip to smaller islands close by, lounge on the sand or wonder at the sea life while snorkelling or island hopping. Crisp waterfalls close to the resort provide a lush background for exploring nature or to enjoy a refreshing dip.

Avani+ Samui guests will be able to take advantage of any of the island’s delights, or they can enjoy the activities and amenities offered by the resort.

The choices are many, including beach yoga, stand-up paddle-boarding, mountain biking, or just lounging by the pool with a cool drink. For further indulgence, AvaniSPA will offer guests treatments to relax and reinvigorate with the option to be pampered in the privacy of their room or villa.

The choices continue for food and drink at Avani+ Samui. The cool Kombi Van bar will provide refreshing cocktails and beverages, while PANTRY at Avani will feature grab-and-go snacks and light meals inspired by local island ingredients.

 Essence – the beachfront restaurant will serve delicious Thai and international specialities that maintains Avani Honest Food concept, while diners are enchanted by the panoramic views.

From a fun family outing by the pool to a romantic beach wedding

Avani+ Samui can also transform any of its incredible locations for personalised events. From a fun family outing by the pool to a romantic beach wedding, the team at Avani+ Samui can ensure memorable island moments.

Avani currently operates 24 hotels and resorts in 15 countries. The brand recently debuted in Australia, New Zealand, and Laos. Avani currently has 15 new hotels in the pipeline, including a recent signing in Dubai, Bangkok, and Busan.

Avani Hotels & Resorts is a member of the Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands.

CONTACT:

Hwee Peng Yeo
Vice President
Glodow Nead Communications

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Tuesday, February 19, 2019

GRECO’s Awarded Contract for Chicago’s Alta Grand Central Apartment Buildings


Rendering of planned Alta Grand Central Apartments, South Loop, Chicago, IL (Rendering by Pappageorge Haymes Partners)

TAMPA, FL, Feb. 19, 2019 – GRECO Aluminum Railings (GRECO), a leading manufacturer of high-quality engineered railing and safety systems for multi-family and commercial structures in the United States and Canada, is pleased to announce that they have been awarded the railing package for one of Chicago’s newest planned apartment developments in the city’s booming South Loop area.

The Alta Grand Central is designed by architect Pappageorge Haymes Partners , and is a two-building development, 14-stories each with a total of 346 units. The ultra-contemporary glass design incorporates GRECO’s slim lined aluminum and glass railings throughout the building’s facades.

Jim Ellsworth
“We are excited to be involved with Walsh Construction on another Chicago project,” says Jim Ellsworth, President of GRECO’s US operations. 

“Our engineering team offered a contemporary railing solution that worked seamlessly with the architect’s façade design all while keeping the railing package competitively priced.”

The Alta Grand Center towers will be located at Wells and Harrison in Chicago’s South Loop area. The developer is Atlanta-based Wood Partners .

 For more information on GRECO Railings, please visit www.GRECOrailings.com.

For more information on Greco Aluminum Railings please visit www.grecorailings.com.



CONTACTS:

Janet Ryan, Ryan Public Relations (janet@ryan-pr.com) 314.614.7408
Shawn Donovan, Donovan & Associates (shawn@donovan-associates.com) 813.220.0039


Monday, February 18, 2019

Olive Hill Group Completes $21.4 Million in Leasing Activity at Thriving Creative Office Campus in Culver City, CA

  

         The Courtyard at 200-300 Corporate Pointe, Culver City, CA


LOS ANGELES, CA – Olive Hill Group, LLC, a Los Angeles-based private investor, operator and developer of commercial real estate, has completed approximately $21.4 million and 97,000 square feet in leasing activity at its newly renovated Class A creative office campus, The Courtyard at 200-300 Corporate Pointe in Culver City.

 Olive Hill has increased occupancy at the award-winning property from 72% to 95% just two and a half years after acquiring the asset.

Tim Lee
In line with Olive Hill’s ongoing strategy to quickly reposition commercial assets to provide exceptional value and attract high-quality tenants including PaychexIpsos andPearson, the firm recently completed a major redevelopment and rebranding of the property including upgraded seating areas in the courtyard and the addition of food truck loading zones, bike-share, an upgraded cafe, a new on-site fitness center, and hammocks within a lounge setting.

Other amenities include free Wi-Fi throughout the courtyard, improved walkability, and modernized lighting.

Situated on the east side of the 405 Freeway near Jefferson Boulevard, 200-300 Corporate Pointe features a campus atmosphere, flexible outdoor work space, a soothing waterfall, and a lagoon.


"The recent addition of a national Fortune 100 computer technology company as an anchor tenant at our Culver City creative campus continues to solidify Silicon Beach’s position as one of the fastest growing, most dynamic tech markets in Southern California,” says Tim Lee, Principal, Olive Hill Group.

"Tech jobs are the largest occupational category driving growth in the U.S. office market with companies like Facebook, Google and Microsoft adding 84,600 technology-related jobs between 2016 and 2026.

"The impact of this growth is being felt nationwide, and is especially prevalent in Silicon Beach, driving many other companies to expand and relocate to this area to be closer to regional tech growth.”

The tech footprint in Silicon Beach continues to expand with the addition of companies like ByteDance, a highly valuable Chinese tech start-up, moving into the area.



"Silicon Beach’s tech ecosystem is growing exponentially,” continues Lee. “This growth is fueled by the market’s relative affordability when compared to Los Angeles, as well as its proven ability to attract high-quality tech talent.”

Lee adds that today’s workers gravitate to highly amenitized space in walkable locations and confirms that Olive Hill’s properties offer these benefits.

“Creative employers recognize that workers are drawn to lifestyle-focused properties that foster creative and collaborative work. The Courtyard at Corporate Pointe is a shining example of a creative workspace that delivers the true live/work/play experience demanded by today’s tenants.”

Headquartered in Downtown Los Angeles, Olive Hill Group is a privately-owned investor, operator, and developer of commercial real estate properties with a diverse portfolio of office and multifamily properties.

Olive Hill Group specializes in the repositioning and renovation of commercial assets, leveraging its fully integrated in-house platform of asset and property management to drive growth through long-term hold periods.

The company is actively growing its investment portfolio by acquiring mid-tier to premium assets throughout Southern California.

CONTACTS:

Lisa James / Lexi Astfalk
Brower Group
(949) 955-7940

Del Webb Celebrates Bexley Adult Community Grand Opening Feb. 23 in Land O'Lakes, FL


Sean Strickler
TAMPA, FL -- Del Webb Bexley, Tampa’s newest 55+ active adult community, is set for its grand opening celebration on February 23 from 12-4 p.m.
The event will include the debut of the 850-home Land O’Lakes development’s six model homes, which has been much-anticipated since their August 2018 groundbreaking.
Located at 5114 Beacon Light Point, Del Webb Bexley’s residences are designed for pre-retirement and retiring boomers looking to maintain intellectually, socially and physically active lives.
The project, which broke ground in February 2018, will be the first Del Webb community to be built from the ground up in the Tampa Bay area since 1960. 

Del Webb Bexley Adult Community, Land O'Lakes, FL
“After much anticipation, we are excited to take the next step and officially introduce our community to the public,” said Sean Strickler, PulteGroup Division President of West Florida.
“Del Webb Bexley is more than a home. It’s a community and a lifestyle and our team is ready to bring the ultimate experience to residents looking to stay healthy, active and social.”

CONTACT:

Jasmin Curtiss
 Account Executive, BoardroomPR
 O 954-370-8999

www.delwebb.com/bexley or call 866-230-6089.