Invest in America, Long Island, New York

Maria Babaev, Managing Director of Luxury Portfolio International on Long Island, New York, was one of the attendees at the annual convention of AREA – Associated Realty of the Americas – at the Bourbon Orleans Hotel in New Orleans.

As the Managing Director of Luxury Portfolio International, Maria represents luxury properties on the North Shore of Long Island. Her prior work as a client Account Manager at Citigroup/Emerging Markets Division, successfully managing the portfolio of 130 banks located in Central And Eastern Europe, enabled her to develop an impressive network of international clients, many of whom Maria has represented as buyers and sellers of luxury properties on Long Island’s Gold Coast. Maris speaks fluent English and Russian.

Contact information for Maria:

Luxury Portfolio International
55 Northern Blvd.. #201
Greenvale, NY 11548
Business: 516-277-2517
Cell: 516-287-7716
Website: http://www.LuxuryLongIsland.com
Email: maria@luxurylongisland.com

Invest in America, Boulder/Denver, Colorado

Mark Casey, with TenantWisdom real estate in Boulder, Colorado, was one of the attendees at the annual convention of AREA – Associated Realty of the Americas – held at the Bourbon Orleans Hotel in New Orleans.

With twenty-five years of experience in the commercial and investment real estate field, Mark has assisted a wide range of entrepreneurs, private and public companies, as well as non-profit organizations, in successfully leasing over 1,000,000 square feet of commercial and industrial space in the Boulder/Denver area. In 2010, Mark achieved LEED Green Associate certification through the U.S. Green Building Council. From 2009-2011, he served as a technical team member of the City of Boulder’s Climate Action Plan to reduce the energy consumption and carbon footprint of Boulder’s commercial buildings.

Contact information for Mark:

TenantWisdom LLC
3601 Arapahoe Ave., Suite 303
Boulder, CO 80303
303-665-6000
Website: http://www.TenantWisdom.com
Email: Mark@TenantWisdom.com

Invest in America, Santa Barbara, California

Diana Bull, with Sterling Properties in Santa Barbara, California, was one of the attendees at the annual convention of AREA – Associated Realty of the Americas – at the Bourbon Orleans Hotel in New Orleans.

Diana began her real estate career over 40 years ago. She is well versed in residential and investment/commercial sales, as well as real estate management and finance. Very involved in the Santa Barbara community, Diana was 2012 President of the National Association of Women Business Owners, Santa Barbara chapter. Her awards in real estate are almost too numerous to mention. In 2010, Diana was admitted into the National Association of REALTORS(R) Hall of Fame. As past president of the California Association of REALTORS(R), she has also served on more than 51 National Association of REALTORS(R) committees, including NAR’s Executive Committee, chairing Real Estate Finance, Vice Chair of Finance Committee, and, in 2012, serving as Chairman of NAR’s Risk Mangement Committee.

Contact information for Diana:

Sterling Properties
2600 De La Vina, Ste. A
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
805-689-2855
Website: http://www.dianabull.com
Email: Diana@DianaBull.com

Invest in America, Stowe, Vermont

Ken and Bunny Libby, with Stowe Realty, Stowe,Vermont, were attendees at the annual convention of AREA – Associated Realty of the Americas – held at the Bourbon Orleans Hotel in New Orleans.

Ken and Bunny moved to Stowe in 1968. They have raised three children in the Stowe school system and are now the proud grandparents of 7 grandchildren. A REALTOR(R) since 1979, Ken has actively listed and sold residential and commercial investment properties in Northern Vermont since that time. For 20 years, Bunny was an Adjunct Professor at Johnson State College, as well as being the Director of the Health Center on campus. She now assists in the Rental Division of their company, as well as lists and sells both residential and vacation properties. Ken has served as President of the Vermont Association of REALTORS(R), and has also been active in the National Association of REALTORS(R) in a number of roles, as a member of the Board of Directors, Executive Committee, and on various committees. In 2012, Ken was honored as Vermont’s REALTOR(R) of the Year.

Contact information for Ken and Bunny:

Stowe Realty
P.O. Box 1348
254 Mountain Road
Stowe, VT 05672
Cell: 802-793-2002
Office: 802-253-8484
Website: http://www.stowerealty.com
Email: Ken@StoweRealty.com

Invest in America, Los Cabos, Mexico

Jay West, with Windermere Los Cabos real estate in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, was one of the attendees at the annual convention of AREA – Associated Realty of the Americas – at the Bourbon Orleans Hotel in New Orleans.

Jay has lived in Los Cabos, Mexico since 1994, and he and his wife Teena Jones have been Broker/Owners of CaboRealty in Cabo San Lucas and the Los Cabos East Cape since 2001. He has specialized in the sourcing, acquisition and marketing/sales of Beachfront and Golf developments. He brings to his clients a thorough understanding of the markets in Los Cabos.

Contact information for Jay:

Windermere Los Cabos
Plaza Paseo Los Arcos, Suite B-6
Cabo San Lucas, BCS 23455 Mexico
Office: 877-909-2226
Direct: 503-887-8769
Website: http://www.CaboRealty.com
Email: JayWest@Windermere.com

Invest in America, Naples, Florida

Sharon Cohan, with Prudential Realty in Naples, Florida, was one of the attendees at the annual convention of AREA – Associated Realty of the Americas – at the Bourbon Orleans Hotel in New Orleans.

A Naples resident for the past 15 years, Sharon specializes in relocation, new homes, and previously ‘loved’ homes in Naples, Bonita Springs, Estero and Marco Island.  Gulfshore Life Magazine’s winner for Best Customer Service seven years in a row.  A consistent top producer, Sharon can efficiently identify clients’ home-buying needs to quickly get them into the house of their dreams.

Contact information for Sharon:

239-370-2323
Website: http://www.sharoncohan.com
Email: sharon@sharoncohan.com

Invest in America, Stinson Beach, California

Joan Mantecon, with Seadrift Co. real estate in Stinson Beach, California, was one of the attendees at the annual convention of AREA – Associated Realty of the Americas – held at the Bourbon Orleans Hotel in New Orleans.

Joan has been a California Real Estate Professional for over 17 years.  She has been a Certified International Property Specialist for 10 years, and a Resort and Second Home Property Specialist for the same length of time.  As a fifth generation San Franciscan, she knows the Bay Area well.

Contact information for Joan:

Seadrift Co.
2 Dipsea Road
Stinson Beach, CA 94970
415-868-1623
Website: http://www.internationaldwellings.com
Email: joan@internationaldwellings.com

Invest in America, Lake Mary, Florida

Don Bullock, with the Far Points Group in Lake Mary, Florida, was one of the attendees at the annual convention of AREA – Associated Realty of the Americas – at the Bourbon Orleans Hotel in New Orleans.

AREA is an affiliate of INV America.

For forty years, Don has been involved in all facets of commercial and investment real estate, from marketing, consulting, development, sales and management, from small local markets to national and public companies.  He has sold, listed, developed and/or marketed everything from a gas station to a regional mall. He has developed a 100,000 sf. mixed use office complex, and owned and managed a chain of fast food restaurants.  His broad background makes him eminently qualified to help clients maximize their returns, dispose of their troubled assets, and/or acquire new commercial properties.

Contact information for Don:

The Far Points Group, Inc.
600 Chocktaw Street
Lake Mary, FL 32746
407-221-3036
Email: Dbullock2@cfl.rr.com
Website: http://www.FarPointsGroup.com

Invest in America, Westchester County, New York

Miriam Dunn, with RE/MAX real estate, covering Westchester County in New York, was one of the attendees at the annual convention of AREA – Associated Realty of the Americas – held at the Bourbon Orleans Hotel in New Orleans.

Miriam has been active in real estate in Westchester County, New York, for 27 years, and has been with RE/MAX since 1993.  She specializes in the areas of Rye, Scarsdale and White Plains, as well as the greater Westchester County area.  Prior to getting into real estate, Miriam was in the advertising business in NYC, and held positions in banking, both of which have added to her skills as a real estate professional.

Contact information for Miriam:

RE/MAX Prime Properties
Cell: 914-523-8638
Email: miriam@miriamdunn.com
Website: http://www.miriamdunn.com

Invest in America, Lake Tahoe

Trinkie Watson, with Chase International real estate in Lake Tahoe, California, was one of the attendees at the annual convention of AREA – Associated Realty of the Americas – at the Bourbon Orleans Hotel in New Orleans.

Trinkie has been in the real estate business for over 40 years, representing fine residential properties in and around the beautiful Lake Tahoe Basin.  In 2010, she received Chase International’s Agent of the Year award.  Shari Chase, CEO and President states, “No one knows the art-of-the-deal like Trinkie.  She truly understands and satisfies the needs and desires of her discriminating clientele.”

Contact information for Trinkie:

Chase International
P.O. Box 854
Tahoe City, CA 96145
530-582-0722
Website: http://www.trinkiewatson.com
Email: twatson@chaseinternational.com