housing recovery= recovered economy

A recent survey of apartment renters shows an increasing attraction for home ownership as anticipated renter renewals may take a dip. Our company manages and rents over 1,350 units statewide, and while we are experiencing the highest occupancy levels ever before seen in our portfolio, we acknowledge the need for continued housing recovery… because housing recovery= recovered economy.

For more information please visit the Mortgage Bankers Association article. http://www.rebusinessonline.com/main.cfm?id=22331

February 2012 - Featured Agent of the Week Mary Lobdell

 

 

 

 

 Mary has always delivered service with a smile during her 23 plus years of experience in commercial real estate. Mary initially developed her niche in tenant representation and since then has expanded to  represent owners and developers.

 As Director of Retail, Mary is responsible for over 3 million square feet of shopping center space. Some of her clients include Kimco REIT, JDH Capital, Inland and Regis.

Her wide range of tenant contacts allows Mary to maximize the value of owners' properties. From educating small entrepreneurs to facilitating multisite national accounts, Mary creates results through her focus and knowledge of the business.

Shortly after nishing her education at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington Mary obtained her North Carolina Real Estate license. She is an active member of the International Council of
Shopping Centers and the Triangle CAR.

She currently resides with her husband, Hank and their three daughters,
Meghan, Christa and Chanel in Morrisville, NC.

Primary Specialty
Retail leasing and brokerage
TCAR, ICSC, Next Generation Committee, ROOO, CBC National
Retail Group
Professional Organizations
Community Service

Awards
Special Olympics volunteer
Sunday school teacher, Crosspointe Church
2008, 2009, 2010 Co-star Power Broker
2008, 2009, 2010 TCAR Million Dollar Retail Leasing Club
2009 Trail Blazer Award
RETAIL ADVISORY GROUP

Mary's contact information:

919-227-5512

mlobdell@cbctmp.com

Annual Meeting and Downtown Achievement Awards Ceremony

Ever get to the middle of a Blowpop and find the gum missing!? Probably not… That would be like a thriving city without a strong and attractive downtown. Luckily, Raleigh has an amazing downtown filled with services- big and small- and energy in the air that you immediately feel. That is why we are Silver Sponsors for this year’s DOWNTOWN RALEIGH ALLIANCE : Annual Meeting and Downtown Achievement Awards Ceremony. The event celebrates individuals, businesses, and organizations whose contributions are making a significant impact on the revitalization of the city center. Come see us and support the downtown momentum. Keep up the good work Raleigh!

To learn more about this event, and register to attend @ http://www.godowntownraleigh.com/annualmeeting

Featured Agent of the Week - Mark Howe CCIM

Mark Howe

Mark Howe, has been involved in real estate brokerage, consulting and leasing in the Triangle for over 30 years. He has gained wide knowledge and experience in residential sales, construction/development projects, commercial leasing, as well as sales of land and commercial/multifamily improved sites. Mark has lived in Raleigh since 1970 and graduated from East Carolina University in 1980 with a BSBA degree and real estate concentration.

He currently maintains a North Carolina Real Estate Brokers license, a North Carolina General Building Contractors license and is a member of the Triangle Commercial Association of Realtors. In 2000, Mark attained the designation of Certfi ed Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) and currently serves on the NC-CCIM Board of Directors. In 2007, he completed his requirements and received the ALC (Accredited Land Consultant) designation.

Mark'’s hobbies include martial arts - he is a 6th degree black belt, racquetball, paddleball, hunting, shooting, fishing, and golf.

His Primary Specialty includes: Land - Residential, Office, Institutional, Retail, Mixed Use.

Secondary Specialty: Multi-Family - 4-320 unit, Class C & B apartments.

Disciplines: General Commercial Real Estate - Experience in most aspects, of land brokerage, and improved properties: sales, leasing, construction.

 

Awards

• ALC, 2007
• CCIM, 2000

 

Here's what Mark had to say about belonging to CCIM:

 

"I have been a CCIM going 10 years. This included serving on the Board of Dirctors (currently as Treasurer) and on the Education Committee. The NC Chapter organizes and sponsors all CCIM Classes. Those classes include Intro-104, 2 Free CE Days, and Commercial Update, Elective, BIC, Ethics, and advanced Business Training. They hold three Forecasts every year in March in the Triangle, Triad and Charlotte as well as a State Conference in the Fall. The forecasts are great opportunities to network and hear from experts in teh commercial real estate arena."

 

 

If you have interest in attending the forecasts, or joining CCIM, please feel free to contact Mark Howe for more information at

 

1001 Wade Avenue, Suite 300
Raleigh, NC 27605
Phone: (919) 227-5519
Fax: (919) 783-9934
Mobile: (919) 961-5559

mjhowe@cbctmp.com