Senior Real Estate Specialist, Susan East, Embarks on her 3rd Annual Senior Expo

Susan East's LifeStyle Transitions hosts North Mississippi Senior Expo Friday May 9, 2008 9am - 2pm at the Southaven Arena on Highway 51

Crye-Leike, Realtors is proud to pledge its support to Senior Real Estate Specialist Susan East as she embarks on her 3rd Annual North Mississippi Senior Expo. The event is an extension of her advocacy and passion for assisting seniors.

History Behind the Event

"As a Real Estate agent, I have encountered numerous clients who are experiencing changes in their lives," said East. "Among those changes are the selling of their residence and relocation to a senior community or assisting living facility."

East is the founder of LifeStyle Transitions, a non-profit organization assisting seniors and their children. In 2006 East took her passion to help seniors to new heights with the launch of the Senior Expo.

"Last year's FREE Expo featured more than 80 vendor booths and displays ranging from medical professionals to retirement living, Medicare/Medicaid and estate planning," said East. "With the support of city and county agencies we drew thousand people from the region."

About the Senior Real Estate Expo Planned for May 2008

• The theme for this year's Expo is "The 50's"
• Features include free medical screenings, food & games, door prizes, memorabilia...
• Elvis has promised to enter the building.
• For the first time Walgreens will have their Wellness Bus available for the Expo offering more medical screenings as well as Bone Density testing.
• The Justin Case Band will perform throughout the day.

"Dramatic lifestyle changes for seniors bring about many questions as well as apprehensions," said East. "LifeStyle Transitions was created to answer questions and to assist and support seniors during this time in their lives. The Expo is an extension of our efforts to reach as many seniors as we can with a message or caring and compassion."

About Susan East

Susan East is a licensed Realtor in Mississippi and Tennessee assisting buyers and sellers in and around the greater MidSouth area. She's based out of the Southaven MS real estate Branch Office located at 1320 Goodman road.

• Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES),
• Certified Residential Specialist (CRS),
• Relocation Specialist
• Recipient of Crye-Leike's highest honor: The Circle of Excellence earning her the title of Vice President.

For more information about the Senior Expo visit http://www.lifestyletransitions.net/ and for your real estate needs or personal referrals, please contact Susan East by phone at 901-482-0018, online at http://susaneast.crye-leike.com/ or email her at seast@crye-leike.com.

Original article available in Crye-Leike's newsroom at Senior Real Estate Expo, Southaven MS.

Affiliate Broker Margarita Le Blanc Offers Foreclosure Property Bus Tours

Crye-Leike, REALTORS Affiliate Broker Margarita Le Blanc is urging buyers in pursuit of a great deal to join her on a foreclosure Tour Bus Campaign.

The inspiration for the tour came when LeBlanc began getting calls from friends and clients curious about the investment opportunity with bank foreclosed properties.

"Now's the best time to buy, with record low interest rates and lots of great deals out there," said LeBlanc. "My Foreclosure Bus Tour will save prospective buyers a lot of hassles, research, running around and give them a huge advantage over other buyers in the marketplace."

Who is the Foreclosure Property Bus Tour Open To?

• The tour is open to anyone who is serious about investing and buying and would like a professional REALTOR involved ensuring they're adequately represented.
• Seating will be limited to Serious Buyers with Lender Approval.

What will the Foreclosure Property Tour Involve?

"We will view ten vacant and foreclosed properties in pre-selected areas over a four hour time-frame," said LeBlanc. "It would be almost impossible for the average buyer to find these deals based on the limited information they have access to."

About Margarita Le Blanc

Since 2003 LeBlanc has been a licensed Affiliate Broker in Tennessee and Mississippi, assisting buyers and sellers in and around Desoto County in North Mississippi real estate and in Shelby County and Memphis real estate in Tennessee.

• She is a Residential Real Estate Specialist with a focus on Investment Properties.
• Le Blanc is an Accredited Buyers Representative (ABR)
• A member of the Northwest Mississippi Association of Realtors (NWMAR)
• A member of the National Association of Realtors (NAR).
• She is based out of the company's Olive Branch Mississippi office located at 6397 Goodman Road.

"Not only do I enjoy making dreams come true for my clients, I also find programs that will assist them with their financial needs like FHA/VA and FHA203K," said LeBlanc. "So it's time to hop off the fence if your even considering because the affordable properties and lending programs are out there to get you home today."

For more information on the Foreclosure Bus Tour and to make reservations please contact Margarita LeBlanc by phone at 901-830-8743 or 901-521-9736 or email her at margarita.leblanc@crye-leike.com .

BUYERS, SELLERS, COMMUNITY LEADERS, CLIENTS AND REALTORS ENCOURAGED TO DROP BY FOR A VISIT DURING THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY

SANDY SPRINGS, GA, - Crye-Leike, REALTORS is proud to announce that its new Sandy Springs office is now open for business in the Atlanta real estate market.

• The office is located at 352 Sandy Springs Circle.
• Officially opened its doors on February 1st, 2008.
• The NEW branch location is under the leadership of Managing Broker Aleyda Barrett - a licensed Broker for 12 years. She is the former Owner and Broker of Barrett Real Estate, LLC.

"Crye-Leike, Realtors is the new kid on the block in the Atlanta region and I am very excited to bring the company's warm southern culture and dynamic services to the Sandy Springs area," said Barrett. "For more than 31 years Crye-Leike has built a reputation as the south's leader in real estate and we're thrilled to be carrying on that tradition with our clients here in Atlanta."

About the Real Estate Services in Sandy Springs Office

Barrett and her growing sales team assist buyers and sellers in and around Fulton, Cobb and Dekalb counties. They specialize in residential real estate with a focus on luxury homes, condominiums, town homes and commercial sales.

"We welcome people who are thinking or buying or selling to drop by for our office anytime to meet our team and learn more about what Crye-Leike, Realtors has to offer," said Barrett. "As the 4th largest real estate company in the U.S. I'm thrilled to be part of a winning team that offers world class service and puts the client first."

Upcoming Open House for Local Atlanta Realtors

On Wednesday February 20th from 11am to 3pm the office is holding an Open House just for local Realtors who are interested in learning more about Crye-Leike, Realtors.

For more information on the Open House or for your real estate needs or personal referrals, please contact Aleyda Barrett by phone at 404-252-8292 or email her at aleyda.barrett@crye-leike.com. You can also learn more about Crye-Leike, Realtors by visiting them on the web at www.crye-leike.com

About Crye-Leike in Atlanta

Crye-Leike, Realtors currently has seven staffed offices in operation in the Greater Atlanta real estate market. There are approximately 140 licensed sales associates serving the communities of Alpharetta, Duluth, Norcross, Smyrna/Vinings, Woodstock, East Cherokee, Canton and Sandy Springs. In early 2008 Crye-Leike will open an additional office in East Cherokee, Roswell/Crabapple, Cumming, Lake Lanier and Fayetteville.

Business Brokers Kurt Seraphine and Randy Ayers focus on matching Nashville commercial real estate buyers with quality business investments.

BRENTWOOD, TN., - Crye-Leike, Realtors is proud to announce the successful sale of Portland Pallet Company by Crye-Leike, Commercial. The $2.3-million dollar sale, which includes both the business and the real estate, demonstrates the ability of the company's commercial division to bring qualified commercial buyers together with quality business investments.

• Portland Pallet started as a new company in 1985 and ships product both nationally and internationally.
• Portland Pallet was sold to buyer Charles Fox of Earthforce Industries.

"This is a win-win scenario for both parties," said Randy Ayers, Broker with Crye-Leike Commercial. "This transaction secured not only the economic welfare of the buyer and sellers, but also the employees, vendors and the business community at large."

Crye-Leike Commercial Broker Randy Ayers represented the buyer and Crye-Leike Commercial Broker Kurt Seraphine represented the seller. Seraphine and Ayers combined have nearly 40 years of real estate experience with a focus on brokering commercial business opportunities.

Continue reading article in Crye-Leike's real estate newsroom at Commercial real estate deal closes in Portland, TN.

Cordova is considered the New East Memphis, including zip codes 38018, 38016, and 38088. Cordova has a lot to offer with homes in a range of prices, both public and private schools, and recreational activities nearby.

When you live in Cordova....

• There are a variety of shops to visit... from large malls to locally owned shops.
  
• There are countless restaurant choices... From fast food to fine dining, find it on Germantown Parkway.
  
• There's fun at Shelby Farms... Shelby Farms is the largest urban park in the U.S. Fish, Hike, Bike, Fly a kite and more all on 4500 acres.
  
• There are churches of many denominations... Bellevue Baptist, and Hope Presbyterian are two of the largest in Cordova.

Read the full article about Cordova, TN or learn more about Memphis and Memphis real estate.