BRENTWOOD, TN., - Crye-Leike, REALTORS is proud to announce the appointment of Broker Randy Ayers as the new General Manager of the Crye-Leike Commercial Division for the Middle Tennessee Region. Ayers will manager the day-to-day operations and oversee regional production based out of the Nashville Commercial real estate Division offices located at 1187 Old Hickory Blvd in Brentwood, Tennessee.

"We congratulate Randy Ayers for stepping up to the challenge to lead our Commercial Division at this challenging juncture in the housing industry," said Harold Crye, CEO & Cofounder. "I have the utmost confidence in Randy to take our commercial business activity in the region to new heights based on his vast experience and commitment to service."

"I look forward to taking on this opportunity to serve the diverse and dynamic needs of the Nashville commercial real estate market and the tremendous growth opportunity that exists here," said Ayers. "I continue to see downtown and midtown Nashville as the biggest potential growth opportunity for Crye-Leike on the basis of overall interest and the city's contributions to work with developers."

"My objective is to build on the solid foundation and great sales team that we have here at Crye-Leike Commercial and to increase our market share by attracting more dynamic people to this great company," said Ayers. "I see this as an opportunity to put my past experience and knowledge to the best use with the Crye-Leike brand that's unparalleled in the residential market and apply that synergy into the delivery of our commercial services like never before."

Broker David Stremic previously held the General Manager post for Crye-Leike Commercial in Middle Tennessee. He is stepping down to focus on the demands of his personal commercial Nashville real estate sales and production.

About Randy Ayers

Ayers, a native of South Carolina, has been an active Broker engaged in real estate commercial brokerage transactions for more than 20 years and has practiced with his Broker license the past 18 years.

Ayers is a licensed Broker in Tennessee assisting buyers and sellers in and around the Greater Middle Tennessee Region. He specializes in commercial real estate with a focus on investment and business brokerage.

Ayers is a member of the Williamson County Association of Realtors (WCAR), National Association of Realtors (NAR) and the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP) the trade association for developers, owners and investors in industrial, office and related commercial real estate.

To schedule an appointment and for all your commercial real estate needs or personal referrals, please contact Crye-Leike Commercial General Manager & Broker Randy Ayers at 615-309-7100, email him at john.ayers@crye-leike.com and you can find the division on the web at www.crye-leike.com/commercial

About Crye-Leike Commercial

Crye-Leike Commercial, a division of Crye-Leike, REALTORS is a full service commercial real estate company. Its Brokers have a history of providing comprehensive brokerage, leasing, site selection and investment real estate services to clients.

Commercial Division Business Brokers work with buyers, sellers, investors, developers and landlords. Services include and are not limited to: helping clients secure office space, listing and marketing commercial property for sale, assisting in the sale or purchase of an existing business to full property management services. The company has locations in Tennessee, Arkansas, Georgia and Mississippi specifically tailored to the commercial market.

Buyers, First Time Home Buyers, Prospective Home Sellers Encouraged To Attend

Thursday May 15, 2008 6:30pm - 8:30pm at the Crye-Leike Hixson Real Estate Office

Crye-Leike, REALTORS is extending an invitation to home buyers, first time buyers and prospective sellers to an Informational Seminar at the company's Hixson branch office in May. The program will be held Thursday May 15, 2008 6:30pm - 8:30pm. The Chattanooga real estate Hixson branch office is located at 5870 Highway 153 in Hixson Tennessee.

The seminar will provide free professional advice and information to prospective buyers and sellers who are considering a Chattanooga homes purchase or sale in today's tricky housing market.

"We are very excited and confident that the evening will be tremendously useful and informative to any buyer, first-time homebuyer and local seller who is unsure about getting into the housing market at this time of uncertainly," said Kathy Tucker, Managing Broker of the Hixson branch office. "Our goal for the evening it to set aside everyone's fear or hesitation about going ahead with a move into a new home and helping to educate them on the proper steps to buy, sell, find the perfect mortgage and so much more."

Joining Crye-Leike sales associates at the two-hour event will be representatives from:

• Magna Bank's mortgage lending division,
• Realty Title & Escrow closing services
• Crye-Leike Insurance
• Specialists in home inspection, staging &other home buying and selling services.

"We would love to hear from area businesses who would like to join us in this informative program with a door prize donation," said Kathy Tucker. "We anticipate a great turn-out and see the program as an awesome way for local businesses to showcase their products and services."

Along with door prizes, dinner will be served and everyone will receive a free package of information to help them with their own personal buying or selling decision.

"It's the hope of the Crye-Leike Hixson sales team that based on the turnout and success of this first seminar we will be able to offer more educational evening programs throughout the year," said Kathy Tucker.

For more information on the seminar and for all your real estate needs or personal referrals, please contact Hixson Managing Broker Kathy Tucker by calling 423-870-5202 or you can email her at ktucker@crye-leike.com.

Day-Long Fundraising Event To Benefit Habitat For Humanity At Memphis real estate company Whitehaven Office - 1396 East Shelby Drive in Memphis

MEMPHIS TN Real Estate - Crye-Leike, REALTORS is proud to announce it's Whitehaven branch sales office is having a Parking Lot Sale on Saturday May 17th, 2008. All proceeds from the fundraising event will benefit Habitat for Humanity.

Affiliate Broker Beulah Daniel is organizing the day-long sale at the Whitehaven office located at 1396 East Shelby Drive in Memphis. The sale will take place from 8am - 4pm on the 17th.

"Giving of service to the community is a very important part of my real estate business," said Beulah. "The Parking Lot Sale is just a small part of our fundraising efforts this year to benefit Habitat for Humanity."

The event is part of Crye-Leike, REALTORS goal of raising at least $12,000 for Habitat in 2008. Beulah is encouraging her fellow associates, clients and neighbors to drop-off only gently used or new household goods, items and merchandise for sale.

"This is such a great organization that helps a lot of people in the Memphis area," said Beulah. "It's all about helping people become homeowners who might otherwise not have the chance to do so."

About Beulah Daniel, Crye-Leike Realtor

Since 2001, Beulah Daniel has been a licensed Affiliate Broker in Tennessee and Mississippi assisting buyers and sellers in and around Shelby, Tipton, Desoto, Marshall and Tate counties. She specializes in residential real estate sales.

Beulah is an Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR) Graduate of the REALTOR's Institute (GRI) and a Certified Relocation Associate. She is a member of the Memphis Area Association of Realtors (MAAR), Northwest Mississippi Association of Realtors (NMAR) and the National Association of Realtors (NAR). With MAAR, Beulah serves on the Scholarship Committee.

"I am very passionate about my service to the community and my real estate business and believe strongly in educating my clients regarding the buying and selling process," said Beulah. "I insist on a face to face meeting whether someone is a first time or second time buyer to ensure they're pre-qualified and understand the different types of financing options available in buying a home."

In 2006 and 2007 Beulah served as the Whitehaven Office Ambassador for Youth Villages, fundraiser.

For more information on the Parking Lot Sale, to donate items for the sale and for all your real estate needs or personal referrals, please contact Affiliate Broker Beulah Daniel by calling 901-396-8400 or you can email her at bdaniels@crye-leike.com.

Bus Tour Wednesday May 14, 2008 Will Feature Foreclosed Homes And Tips On The "A to Z" Of Real Estate Investing

NASHVILLE, TN., - Crye-Leike, REALTORS Real Estate Owned (REO) Division and Midtown branch in Nashville real estate has organized a half-day Real Estate Investors' Road Trip for Crye-Leike Sales Associates. The half-day bus tour of foreclosed homes with tips on the A-to-Z of real estate investing will be held Wednesday, May 14, 2008.

"We've had so many associates asking and looking for more information about finding Nashville home foreclosures, selling REO properties and investing in real estate," said Cindy Stanton Fey, Vice President and Managing Broker of Crye-Leike's REO Division and Midtown branch. "We decided a bus tour would be a great way to help our associates learn, experience and understand what's going on in our market."

The half-day bus tour will begin with breakfast at 8:00am and then consist of five stops over the course of the morning. Each stop will represent a "chapter" of sorts on a unique aspect of the real estate investing process.

The areas covered with each of the five stops will include:

1. · Foreclosure 101 - a guide to bank owned homes
2. · Red Flags - the inside scoop from a home inspector
3. · Tips to Flip - best repairs for maximum return
4. · Leasing Lowdown - information about rentals
5. · The Bottom Line - making it work, contract to close

"Foreclosure and finding great investment opportunities is the "buzz" in the market these days," said Stanton Fey. "The cost of the tour is free thanks to several sponsors, and I think everyone who joins us will gain valuable knowledge to help them work smarter with clients looking to find and invest in foreclosures."

Sponsoring the Real Estate Investors' Road Trip and Bur Tour are Crye-Leike's REO Division, Midtown branch, Property Management and Homes Services divisions. Additional support comes from Crye-Leike's ONE SOURCE business partners: Magna Bank, Crye-Leike Insurance and Tennessee title company - Realty Title & Escrow.

Vice President and Managing Broker Cindy Stanton Fey has been with Crye-Leike for more than a decade and the past eight years in management. She is a Graduate REALTOR Institute (GRI), Certified Residential Specialist (CRS), Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager (CRB) and a Past Chairman, Young Realtors, with the Greater Nashville Assoc. of Realtors (GNAR).

For more information on the Real Estate Investors' Road Trip and for all your real estate needs or personal referrals, please contact Crye-Leike Midtown at 615-373-3456.

Peachtree Corners Location Now Serving Clients In Gwinnett, Hall, Fulton, DeKalb, Borrow And Jackson Counties

NORCROSS, GA., - Crye-Leike, REALTORS is proud to announce the opening of its newest retail office in the Greater Atlanta real estate region. The company's Peachtree Corners location in Norcross Georgia is now open for business and serving the communities in Gwinnett, Hall, Fulton, DeKalb, Borrow and Jackson counties.

The opening keeps Crye-Leike, REALTORS on pace to nearly double it's footprint of offices across the Greater Atlanta Georgia Real Estate Region in 2008 - growing from seven fully staffed Residential Retail Centers to more than a dozen by year's end.

The new Branch Office is located at 4870 Peachtree Industrial Boulevard in Norcross. An official Grand Opening for Peachtree Corners is in the planning stages and will be announced at a later date.

"I'm thrilled to be joining Crye-Leike, REALTORS as it expands its reach in the region," said Stacy Gettys, Peachtree Corners Managing Broker. "Given the company's rich history and reputation, we're a perfect fit for Norcross which is Gwinnett County's 2nd oldest city and listed on the National Register of historic places."

"Our focus here at Peachtree Corners will be primarily on residential and commercial property sales," said Gettys. "Given the area's open space and growth potential, I also see us specializing in lots, land, farms, resort and vacation properties and condominiums."

"It's great to be part of a community that has so much to offer in the way of cultural and theatrical entertainment, day summer camps, senior programs along with a thriving business and housing development climate," said Gettys. "I look forward to assisting our new sales associates and clients, assuring everyone gets the best service and support available. My job is to be the source of knowledge, provide service, make the process smoother, save time and reduce stress."

About Stacy Gettys

Gettys comes to Crye-Leike from the Norton Agency where she was an affiliated sales agent the past four years. She brings more than six years of real estate experience to the helm of the new Peachtree Corners/Norcross location, which includes a track record of success with a local developer as a Manager of Sales and Marketing.

• Stacy Gettys is both a Managing Broker and an Agent, licensed in Georgia
• Assists buyers and sellers in and around Gwinnett, DeKalb, Forsyth, Borrow and Walton counties.
• She's a Residential Real Estate Specialist with a focus on commercial land/lots, commercial leases and new home construction.
• Certified Residential specialist (CRS)
• Multi-Million Dollar Club Member.
• Member of the Atlanta Board of Realtors (ABR),
• Member of the Northeast Atlanta Metro Association of Realtors (NAMAR),
• Member of the Hall County Board of Realtors (HCBR)
• Member of the National Association of Realtors (NAR).

2007 SALES IN CENTRAL ARKANSAS EXCEED MORE THAN $654-MILLION

LITTLE ROCK,AR., Crye-Leike, REALTORS is proud to announce that based on its Total Dollar Sales Volume in 2007, the company out-sold all other competing real estate firms in Central Arkansas in total dollar volume of listing sides and selling sides in closed sales.

Based on MLS statistics, January 1, 2007 through December 31, 2007, in Central Arkansas the real estate company achieved sales of more than $654-million, almost double its nearest competitor in the region.

"Given the direction the housing market has taken, we're extremely pleased with the year end numbers," said Harold Crye, Founder, President and CEO. "We're hoping we've seen the bottom here in Central Arkansas and in 2008 we'll experience a rebound in activity."

Sales Statistics for Central Arkansas Communities

Within the Greater Central Arkansas Little Rock real estate Region in 2007, Crye-Leike, REALTORS saw in many of its markets, pockets of success, increasing sales and dominance over competitors.

• In Pulaski County in 2007, Crye-Leike, REALTORS is #1 solidly beat its nearest competitor by selling 2304 homes for the year.
• In North Little Rock, MLS statistics in 2007 show the company is #1 selling 488 units, more than double its two closest competitors combined.
• In West Little Rock in 2007, Crye-Leike, Realtors maintains its #1 position over it's nearest competitor in the region by selling 330 homes for the year.
• In Benton and Bryant counties, Crye-Leike's remains #1 as its two branch offices in Saline County combined for a sales volume of nearly $115-million, double its two closest competitors in the market.
• In Maumelle, the company is #1 with a 36.4% market share and outsold its four top competitors combined, with more than 422 homes sold.
• North of the Arkansas River, (Cabot, Jacksonville, Maumelle, North Pulaski, NLR and Sherwood) Crye-Leike REALTORS is #1 with a sales volume of more than $221-million, which was more than double its two closest competitors.

In 2008 Crye-Leike, REALTORS is projecting sales to meet or exceed $6-Billion company wide.

"We have some of the best associates in the business representing us across the region," said Crye. "Based on their level of dedication and service, I anticipate another great year in 2008."

Find Little Rock Homes for sale on Crye-Leike's web site.

Company's Impact Based On MLS Statistics Compiled By The Chattanooga Association Of Realtors

CHATTANOOGA, TN., Crye-Leike, REALTORS is proud to announce that based on the number of Closed Transactions and/or Sales Volume in 2007, the company out-sold all other competing Real Estate firms in the Greater Chattanooga real estate Region.

On the basis of MLS statistics compiled by the Chattanooga Association of Realtors (CAR), January 1, 2007 through December 31, 2007, in Greater Chattanooga Crye-Leike achieved sales of more than $450-million.

"Given the direction the housing market has taken, we're extremely pleased with the year end numbers," said Harold Crye, Co-Founder and CEO. "Going into the New Year we encourage buyers and sellers to trust the market leader when the market gets tricky, and hopefully we'll see a rebound here in Greater Chattanooga in 2008."

Sales Statistics for Specific Chattanooga Communities

Within the Greater Chattanooga Region in 2007, Crye-Leike, REALTORS saw in many of its communities, pockets of great success, increasing sales and dominance over competitors.

• In Area 2, which includes Downtown, Missionary Ridge and St. Elmo, Crye-Leike, REALTORS is #1, solidly beating its competition in the area with more than 275 homes sold for the year.
  
• In Area 3 East Ridge, MLS statistics in 2007 show the company is #1 with a sales volume of more than $14-million, outperforming its four closest competitors.
  
• In Area 4 Brainerd & East Brainerd in 2007, MLS statistics show Crye-Leike, REALTORS maintains its #1 position with a sales volume of more than $34.3-million for the year.
  
• In Area 5, which includes Highway 58, City, Eastdale, Dalewood and Tyner, Crye-Leike remains #1 selling nearly 100 homes and outperforming its four closest competitors combined.
  
• In Area 6, which includes North Chattanooga, Mountain Creek, Riverview and Rivermont, the company is #1 with more than $48.5-million in sales, outselling all its competition.
  
• In Area 7 Red Bank in 2007, Crye-Leike, REALTORS remains #1 with a sales volume in excess of $9-million.
  
• In Area 9 on Signal Mountain, MLS statistics show the company is #1 with more than $44.6-million in sales volume in 2007.
  
• In Area 10 on Lookout Mountain, Crye-Leike remains #1 with a sales volume of $17.5 million, which is greater than its three closest competitors combined.
  
• In Area 13, which includes Soddy Daisy, Bakewell, Sale Creek and Middle Valley, Crye-Leike, REALTORS is #1 with more than $54.6-million in sales.
  
• In Area 18 Collegedale, MLS statistics show Crye-Leike remains #1 with more than $11.1-million in sales volume.
  
• In Area 22 Bradley County in 2007, Crye-Leike, REALTORS is #1, solidly beating its two nearest competitors combined with a sales volume of more than $39.6-million.

2008 represents Crye-Leike, REALTORS 10th year anniversary in the Greater Chattanooga Region and company wide, Crye-Leike is projecting a sales volume for the year to meet or exceed $6-Billion.

"We have some of the best associates in the business representing us across the region," said Crye. "Based on their level of dedication and service, I anticipate another great year in 2008."

If you are moving to the area and looking for Chattanooga homes for sale, check with Crye-Leike. If you are a Chattanooga Realtor and looking for a great place to work... check out the benefits of a career in real estate with Crye-Leike.

Maumelle Lions Club Charter President is fundraising to assist people with sight and hearing problems

Maumelle, AR, - Crye-Leike, REALTORS Affiliate Broker Fred Peyton is both an active Realtors and an active fundraiser. Helping assist people in need whether they are a client or someone he's never met, the Charter President of the Maumelle Lions Club is always eager.

"I would love for all my fellow Crye-Leike associates and individuals in the community at large to know of the overwhelming need to help people with sight and hearing problems," said Peyton. "Our goal is to give away a 2008 Toyota Camry Sport Edition and raise $25,000 with no administrative fees whatsoever."

• The Maumelle Lions Club is holding the Charity Raffle
• Tickets are $100 each
• Only 500 tickets will be sold

The raffle will he held when all the tickets are gone and the Maumelle Chief of Police will draw the winning ticket. The winner can select the Camry or a vehicle of equivalent value from Landers Toyota in Little Rock.

"All proceeds will go to assist under privileged children and adults in our community needing treatment for vision or hearing problems," said Peyton. "For many people it's not too much to ask, and in return you give someone the gift of better sight or hearing and you may just win a new car."

For more information on the Lions Club 2008 Toyota Camry Raffle please contact Fred Peyton at 501-993-5810 or 501-851-2000 or email Fred at peytonteam@crye-leike.com

Crye-Leike, Realtors assists buyers and sellers with Little Rock homes.

2007 SALES IN MIDDLE TENNESSEE EXCEED MORE THAN $1.3-BILLION

BRENTWOOD, TN., Crye-Leike, REALTORS is proud to announce that based on its Total Dollar Sales Volume in 2007, the company out sold all other competing real estate firms in Middle Tennessee in total dollar volume of listing sides and selling sides in closed sales.

Based on MLS statistics, January 1, 2007 through December 31, 2007, in Middle Tennessee the company achieved sales of more than $1.3-billion, bettering the nearest competing real estate firm in the region by more than $446-million.

Thoughts from Harold Crye

"Given the direction the housing market has taken, we're extremely pleased with the year end numbers," said Harold Crye, Founder, President and CEO. "We're hoping we've seen the bottom here in Middle Tennessee and in 2008 we'll experience a rebound in activity."

In 2008 Crye-Leike, REALTORS is projecting sales to meet or exceed $6 billion company wide.

"We have some of the best associates in the business representing us across the region," said Crye. "Based on their level of dedication and service, I anticipate another great year in 2008."

Information on Specific Markets

Within the Greater Middle Tennessee Region and Nashville real estate in 2007, Crye-Leike, REALTORS saw in many of its markets, pockets of success, increasing sales and dominance over competitors.

• In Williamson County real estate in 2007, Crye-Leike, Realtors sold more homes than it's competitors, achieving more than $309-million in sales.
• In Maury County, MLS statistics in 2007 show the company with sales topping more than $73-million.
• In Robertson County in 2007 Crye-Leike Sales nearly doubled it's two closest competitors in the market, coming in at more than $36-million in sales volume for the year.

Rolling farmland, quiet subdivisions and views of Lookout Mountain off in the distance characterize Ft. Oglethorpe. Residents find all the necessities of life; such as, churches, good schools, great shopping, sports activities readily available.

• Ft. Oglethorpe is a small town within a 30 minute drive to Chattanooga, Tennessee.
• Atlanta is less than 2 hours away.
• It is close to Interstate 75.
• Neighboring cities include Ringgold, Chickamauga, Rossville and Lafayette.
• Located in Catoosa & Walker Counties.

The Colonade

In the Ft. Oglethorpe area Catoosa County built the Colonnade. It has a small theater for theater and entertainment events, a learning center, and a new library.

Ft. Ogelthorpe History

• Ft. Oglethorpe sits on the edge of Chickamauga Battlefield Park.
• The park is full of history and draws visitors from all over America.

North Georgia Real Estate

If you are looking for a home in the area, here are a few resources that may be of interest:

• Search Fort Oglethorpe real estate for sale.
• Search Chattanooga real estate for sale.
• Learn more information about the Chattanooga area.