Lincoln Harris Brokers Several Transactions in the Triangle

Lincoln Harris recently brokered several transactions in the Triangle.

Wake Forest Yoga recently purchased over 1,000 square feet at Franklin Street Gateway in Wake Forest. Located at 900 South Franklin Street, the yoga studio plans to open in the summer of 2012. Gary Lyons and Barry Wagner represented both the seller, W.F. Investment Group, LLC, and the buyer.

Lyons and Wagner were also responsible for the sale of an 8,266 square foot medical office building located at 7010 Hwy 751 in Durham, NC. Lyons and Wagner represented the owner, Zions National Bank. Robert Sprouse and Amy Sears of Pickett-Sprouse represented the buyer, TICON Properties.

In addition, Lyons brokered the sale of 7.5 acres on New Bern Avenue in Raleigh to Vintage 21 Church, representing the buyer. Peter Pace and John Kerr, both of York Properties, represented the seller, the Raleigh Rescue Mission.

About Lincoln Harris:

Lincoln Harris, an affiliate of Lincoln Property Company, is a full-service corporate real estate company focused on commercial brokerage, development services, tenant representation, property/facility management, asset management and corporate real estate services. Lincoln Harris has service offices in twenty-three states across the country with over 500 employees. To learn more about Lincoln Harris and its services please visit their website at www.lincolnharris.com.

Hurricane’s Ron Francis to Speak at TCAR Frontier Awards

Annual Awards Honor Top Commercial Real Estate Broker

The Triangle Commercial Association of REALTORS^®, has announced that former Carolina Hurricane’s captain Ron Francis will serve as the keynote speaker for the 2012 Frontier Awards. The organization’s signature event honors the top commercial real estate brokers for their transaction volume, as well as leadership in the association, the industry and the community. The seventh annual Frontier Awards will be held at 8 a.m. on Thursday, March 1 at the Carolina Country Club in Raleigh, N.C.

Francis, a former first round draft pick, played 23 seasons in the National Hockey League with the Hartford Whalers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Carolina Hurricanes and Toronto Maple Leafs. In 16 seasons with the Hartford/Carolina franchise, Francis played in 1,186 games, scoring 382 goals and earning 793 assists for 1,175 points—all of which are franchise records. The Hurricanes officially retired Francis’ No. 10 jersey to the RBC Center’s rafters on Jan. 28, 2006, and on Nov. 12, 2007, Francis was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame. He now serves as Director of Hockey Operations for the Hurricanes.

“We are thrilled to have Ron join us in celebrating the accomplishments of TCAR members,” said Kerry Saunders, TCAR president. “Like Ron did while playing with the Canes, TCAR members play a critical role in advancing the Triangle region as they are often the first point of contact for new companies looking to locate in the region.”

Awards will be presented in nine categories:

1. Commercial REALTOR^® of the Year Award
2. President’s Circle Award
3. Million Dollar Club Winners
4. Trail Blazer Award
5. Busy Broker Award
6. Rising Star Award
7. William P. Eyerman Award
8. Community Foundation Award
9. Development of the Year Award

Registration for the awards breakfast is open at http://tinyurl.com/2012TCARFrontier. Tickets are $35 each and tables of 10 are $300. For additional event information, contact Jennifer Copersito at 919.228.2588 or jennc@tcar.com

NAR Commercial Practitioners Survey

NAR is conducting an annual survey of commercial members to help them learn more about how you do business in your market.

They are contacting all commercial members in every state to have a better understanding of how members like you are performing real estate transactions. Analysis of these survey results will allow NAR to more effectively serve our members as well as provide valuable information that you can use to enhance your business.

Your responses will remain completely confidential. NAR will not sell or distribute your name or any information about you to another party.

Please take a few minutes to complete the questionnaire online:

http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/WEB22EPP97EQZ5

If by some chance you are no longer a member of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®, please let us know by answering the first question on the survey.

If you have any questions or comments, please contact Jessica Lautz at JLautz@realtors.org or 202-383-1155.

2012 TCAR President's Frontier Awards

2012 TCAR President's Frontier Awards

Event Date: Thursday, 3/1/2012

Event Time: 8:00am-10:00am

TCAR presents our 2012 President's Frontier Awards at the Carolina Country Club, Thursday, March 1st, 2012 at 8:00am. Registration begins at 7:30 am. Join us as we honor our top Dealmakers and Community leaders in the Triangle.

This year's guest speaker is Ron Francis, Hockey Hall of Famer and the Director of Hockey Operations for the Carolina Hurricanes.

Charge is $35 a person; $300 for a table.

Individual Registration is now online. Contact Jenn at 919-228-2588 or jennc@tcar.com for table registration or with any questions.

Click here to register

UAI Technology, Inc. Showcase

UAI Technology, Inc. Showcase

Event Date: Wednesday, 2/22/2012

Event Time: 12:00pm-1:30pm

Join NAI Carolantic Realty, TCAR, and UAI Technology, Inc. for lunch and guest speaker Bob Geolas, President and CEO of RTP. Bob will discuss the Research Triangle Park and how RTP plans to move forward.

FREE for TCAR Members, $35 for Non-Members

Register online, contact Jenn at jennc@tcar.com, or call 919-228-2588.

Located at 68 TW Alexander Drive, Research Triangle Park.

Click here to register

The Polar Challange Golf Tournie

The American Cancer Society is hosting The Polar Challenge Golf Tournament Fund Raiser on Saturday, February 25th at the Washington Duke / Duke University Golf Club.

The $150 entry fee per person ($600 per team) is tax deductible and it includes 2 tickets to the pre-tournament party at Chatham Hill Winery in Morrisville on Friday, February 24rd. They'll be beer, wine, BBQ and desserts . A silent auction is also planned.

Details are on the web site: www.thepolarchallenge.com