John Laney, a REALTOR at the Charlevoix office of Prudential Preferred Properties Network, is featured in an article published by the Petoskey News Review. The article tells the story of one woman who was able to purchase her first home with the assistance of various housing and financial programs.
Come to Bay Harbor for this two day event extravaganza and watch ice carvers create works of art with ice in both professional and amateur divisions while competing for cash prizes. This event is sanctioned by the National Ice Carving Association with Bay Habor being one of the stops on the NCIA Tour of Champions, which is the largest ice carving competition in the world! Also enjoy winter activities throughout the weekend for the entire family.
Visit www.villageatbayharbor.com for more information!
December 29th, 2011
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Bloomberg Businessweek has published an article ranking the 25 best- and worst-performing housing markets across the nation.
We are proud to announce that Portage, Michigan ranks in the Top 10 of the Best-Performing Markets!
Click to view homes available in Portage, or contact one of our Portage agents today!
December 23rd, 2011
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Home values fell in most of the country from the third quarter of 2010 to the same period of 2011, but not in these five hot markets.
Grand Rapids, Michigan tops the list!

Read the full article at Bankrate.com
December 14th, 2011
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Prudential Preferred, REALTORS® of Three Rivers is proud to announce a $1000 grant has been awarded to the St Joseph County Emergency Care Network, Inc. through the Prudential Foundation. Through the efforts of local agents, employees and customers as a part of Prudential’s Global Volunteer Day, the Three Rivers Prudential Preferred, REALTORS® office met requirements of the Prudential challenge grant during a recent food drive.
To date, the Three Rivers Prudential Preferred, REALTORS® office has raised in excess of $9,400 in grants, cash and food donations for the Emergency Care Network in St Joseph County.
Congratulations to the St Joseph County Emergency Care Network, Inc. on being a recipient of the 2011 Prudential Challenge Grant.
December 13th, 2011
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The Grand Rapids Association of Realtors held its annual Installation and Awards Breakfast at the Frederik Meijer Gardens. Several Prudential Preferred, REALTORS agents were honored, including Jim Fase as the REALTOR of the Year!

REALTOR of the Year Jim Fase, pictured with his broker and brother, Steve Fase
Special Congratulations To The Following Award Recipients:
MOST CONGENIAL
Mike Rundhaug
2011 Lifetime Member
Ron Meeuwsen
2011 NAR Designation Awards
Fred Skidmore- At Home With Diversity
Joe Czarnik – At Home With Diversity
Continuous Membership Recognition
35 Years
Joe Czarnik
30 Years
Mark DuBridge
25 Years
Kay Maitner
John Oleck
20 Years
Donna Anders
Steve Katerberg
Don King
Wayne Stapley
15 Years
Brenda Gartzke
10 Years
Grace Englehart
Beth Skidmore
December 13th, 2011
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Prudential Preferred, REALTORS’ Plainwell office was named the Top Realtor by the Christian Neighbors Food Pantry for the 2011 Business Food Drive!
The community had 54 participating businesses this year, and the drive generated double the amount of food from last year. The food drive helped to get the pantry sufficiently stocked for increased needs in the area.
Prudential Preferred, REALTORS agent Susan Pyke (Oakland Dr. – Portage) has been recognized by the Greater Kalamazoo Association of REALTORS for her volunteer efforts and community involvement!
The 2011 Philip P. Perry Humanitarian Award winner, Susan Pyke, was announced at GKAR’s installation lunch on December 1, 2011. Susan will be presented the award at the next GKAR board meeting. Susan was not present at the installation lunch.
The Philip P. Perry Humanitarian Award was conceived upon the passing of distinguished GKAR member, Philip Perry in 2004. The Award is intended to honor the legacy of a member who devoted his or her lifetime to selfless humanitarian efforts. Nominees embody the spirit of selfless giving that was so important throughout Philip Perry’s life.
Susan was recognized for her work with Prudential’s Foundation, Prudential Day of Caring, her lifetime of volunteerism throughout the community and her dedication to the heart of our Real Estate community.
November 29th, 2011
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Prudential Real Estate asks both buyers and sellers to Bring Your Challenges to us!
Listen to this week’s podcasts; click each title below: