Luxury Real Estate Press Releases

BRECKENRIDGE, Colo. – (Nov. 30, 2007) – Bonnie Smith-Allen, the owner and managing broker of Exclusive Mountain Retreats Real Estate, has become the first REALTOR® from Colorado to gain admission into the National Association of REALTORS’® rarely attained REALTOR® Political Action Committee Hall of Fame.Smith-Allen joins a handful of NAR members receiving this honor in 2007. To date, only 90 REALTORS® nationwide in the NAR’s 100-year history have earned this distinction by making both the ultimate financial contribution to RPAC as well as the sacrifice of their personal time to REALTOR® associations and political issues. Smith-Allen’s name will be unveiled on a plaque on the rooftop of the National Association of REALTORS’® building in Washington D.C. at the induction ceremony during the 2008 Midyear meetings in May.Smith-Allen received the REALTOR® Political Action Committee Award at the Colorado Association of REALTORS® state convention. Members of RPAC work to raise awareness surrounding a variety of homeownership and property-rights issues. The award signifies an established history of giving by contributing time and money to causes that all REALTORS® are encouraged to support.Smith-Allen notes, “These issues are important because we represent everyone – not just the big developers or luxury buyers, but the ‘little guy’ – the first-time homebuyer who is struggling to save enough money to put a down payment on his or her first property. We can help every American realize the American dream of home ownership.”Bonnie Smith-Allen is the exclusive member of the Luxury Real Estate Board of Regents (www.regents.com) for Summit County, Colo.

ST. HELENA, Calif. – (Nov. 27, 2007) – Pacific Union GMAC Real Estate REALTOR® Terry Wunderlich returned from the California REALTOR® Expo and business meetings in Anaheim from October 9-11, 2007. Attending this conference provided Wunderlich with an array of valuable business and professional skills that she is able to incorporate and use to help deliver better customer service to her clients in the Napa Valley.The theme of this event was REALTOR® 2.0: The Next Big Thing – Reflecting the mind-set and skill-set you will need to comfortably transact business with today’s Internet-savvy clients. Leslie Appleton Young, CAR’s chief economist, was a featured speaker. She provided fascinating information with her topic “Up, Down or Sideways: What’s next for California’s Housing Market.” But it all comes down to this – real estate is local, and neighborhoods are all different. To find out real-time information about your neighborhood, contact your local expert, REALTOR® Terry Wunderlich at terry@napawunder.com.At these meetings the 2008 Leadership Team appointed Wunderlich to serve as Vice Chair for the IMPAC Committee, member of the Federal Issues Committee and act as a liaison to the Strategic and Finance Committee. Wunderlich never ceases to continue to educate herself in this industry as well as help continue to educate her peers.Pacific Union GMAC Real EstateSince 1975, Pacific Union GMAC Real Estate has thoughtfully matched generations of buyers and sellers throughout the entire Bay Area. An exclusive affiliate of Christie’s Great Estates, Pacific Union GMAC focuses on delivering outstanding quality and unparalleled service to a full spectrum of discerning clients. Pacific Union GMAC is the only firm in California to receive a distinguished International Property Award in association with CNBC for superior marketing materials and client services in the luxury marketplace. A premier, locally managed brokerage with knowledgeable, experienced real estate professionals, Pacific Union GMAC takes a leading edge to new technology applications designed to enhance the client experience. Pacific Union is a GMAC Home Services company. For more information, visit www.pacunion.com.

MARIN, Calif. – (Nov. 19, 2007) – The Marin Association of REALTORS® is keeping its presidents all in the family for 2008. Taking over next year for current MAR President Valerie Castellana, an agent with Pacific Union GMAC Real Estate in the Greenbrae office, will be Levi Swift, another top producer at Pacific Union’s Marin office. President-elect Swift will be sworn in as 2008 President of MAR at the Dec. 11 installation.Swift is currently the treasurer for MAR and serves on the Board of Directors. He replaces Katie Beacock, who was named as 2008 President-elect but recently resigned to focus on strengthening her health. Beacock will become MAR president in 2009."Katie and Levi have simply switched leadership positions,” Castellana said. “Our members are fortunate that Levi agreed to lead the association a year earlier than planned, and we are glad that Katie has the extra time she needs to recover and enable her to devote all of her energies to leading MAR in 2009."Representing more than 1,600 real estate professionals in Marin County, MAR is the leading advocate for issues affecting real estate in the area. For information, visit www.marinaor.com.“I wish Katie the absolute best and a speedy recovery. I am excited about 2008 and look forward to taking the helm and providing guidance to the Association and staff next year,” said Swift, who works in partnership with his wife Gail helping match buyers and sellers throughout the North Bay. “With a well thought out agenda and effective leadership in place, my objective is to enhance the REALTORS® of Marin in the eyes of the public through education.”Levi Swift can be contacted at 415-893-9200.Pacific Union GMAC Real EstateSince 1975, Pacific Union GMAC Real Estate has thoughtfully matched generations of buyers and sellers throughout the entire Bay Area. An exclusive affiliate of Christie’s Great Estates, Pacific Union GMAC focuses on delivering outstanding quality and unparalleled service to a full spectrum of discerning clients. Pacific Union GMAC is the only firm in California to receive a distinguished International Property Award in association with CNBC for superior marketing materials and client services in the luxury marketplace. A premier, locally managed brokerage with knowledgeable, experienced real estate professionals, Pacific Union GMAC takes a leading edge to new technology applications designed to enhance the client experience. Pacific Union is a GMAC Home Services company. For more information, visit www.pacunion.com.