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Portage, MI ranks in the Top 10 best housing markets!

December 29th, 2011 1 comment

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!

Home Values: 5 Best Markets

December 23rd, 2011 No comments

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

Three Rivers Office Obtains Grant for Local Food Bank

December 14th, 2011 No comments

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.

Congratulations to Our GRAR Award Recipients!

December 13th, 2011 No comments

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

Plainwell Office Recognized by Local Food Pantry

December 13th, 2011 No comments

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.

Congratulations Susan Pyke, Humanitarian Award Winner!

December 6th, 2011 No comments

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.

Congratulations to our Prudential Sales Award Winners!

November 30th, 2011 No comments

Bring Us Your Challenges! Week 4 Podcasts

November 29th, 2011 No comments


Prudential Real Estate asks both buyers and sellers to Bring Your Challenges to us!

Listen to this week’s podcasts; click each title below:

Follow these five tips for selling your home in winter

November 17th, 2011 No comments

Just your luck — you have to sell your home in winter, the slowest and dreariest sales season of all.

But cheer up. You can use staging, the reduced competition and some seasonal opportunities to your advantage.

 

Read the full article at USAToday.com!

Bring Us Your Challenges! Week 3 Podcasts

November 15th, 2011 No comments


Prudential Real Estate asks both buyers and sellers to Bring Your Challenges to us!

Listen to this week’s podcasts; click each title below: