NEWS RELEASE
Dec. 18, 2008
Sales Associates Represent Commercial Real Estate Transactions in Upstate
Sales associates from Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine’s Greenville office recently represented the following Upstate-area real estate transactions:
David Sigmon represented the owner, Downtown Investments, LLC, in the sale of 3,400 square feet of retail space at 112 N. Main St. in Greenville.
Charles Humphreys, CCIM, and Brian Scurlock represented the owner, Falls Place, LLC, in the lease of 1,725 square feet of office space at Falls Place, 531 S. Main St., Suite ML-7 in Greenville.
Sammy DuBose represented the owner, RDP Limited Partnership in the sale of 38.9 acres of land at Old Grove Road in Greenville.
George Zimmerman represented the owner, Threatt Enterprises, Inc., in the sale of 5,000 square feet of industrial space at 500 McNeely Road, Piedmont, S.C.
Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine consists of four Upstate offices with 25 brokers serving Greenville, Anderson, Oconee, Pickens, and Spartanburg counties. Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine offers a full-spectrum of services for owners, investors and users of commercial space, from market research and strategic planning to implementation and ongoing advisory services. Expertise of the company’s associates covers all property types, property management and auction services.

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NEWS RELEASE
Dec. 31, 2008
Sales Associates Represent Commercial Real Estate Transactions Near Spartanburg
Sales associates from Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine recently represented the following Spartanburg-area real estate transactions:
Greg Googer of Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine’s Spartanburg office represented the tenant, Dollar General in the lease of 9,014 square feet of retail space at Riverview Commons in Rock Hill, S.C.
John Powell, CCIM, of Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine’s Anderson office represented the owner, Hagan Real Estate, LP in the lease of 49,225 square feet of industrial space at 240 Parkway East in Duncan, S.C.
Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine consists of four Upstate offices with 25 brokers serving Greenville, Anderson, Oconee, Pickens, and Spartanburg counties. Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine offers a full-spectrum of services for owners, investors and users of commercial space, from market research and strategic planning to implementation and ongoing advisory services. Expertise of the company’s associates covers all property types, property management and auction services.

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NEWS RELEASE
Dec. 18, 2008
Sales Associates Represent Commercial Real Estate Transactions
Sales associates from Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine recently represented the following  real estate transactions:
John Powell, CCIM,  of the Anderson office represented the owner, Seneca Hotel Group, LLC in the sale of 6,900 square feet of retail space at 1035 Bypass 123 in Seneca, S.C. Powell also represented the owner, Hagan Real Estate, LP in the lease of 49,225 square feet of industrial space at 240 Parkway East in Duncan, S.C.
Hugh Durham of the Anderson office represented the owner, Wachovia Bank, NA, as trustee in the sale of 2.53 acres of land at Mall Road and Whitehall Road in Anderson, S.C.
George Zimmerman of the Greenville office represented the owner, Threatt Enterprises, Inc., in the sale of 5,000 square feet of industrial space at 500 McNeely Road, Piedmont, S.C.
Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine consists of four Upstate offices with 25 brokers serving Greenville, Anderson, Oconee, Pickens, and Spartanburg counties. Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine offers a full-spectrum of services for owners, investors and users of commercial space, from market research and strategic planning to implementation and ongoing advisory services. Expertise of the company’s associates covers all property types, property management and auction services.

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NEWS RELEASE 
Dec. 31, 2008
Coldwell Banker Caine Managers Provide Key Note Presentations at Regional Conference 
Brad Halter, President and General Manager of Coldwell Banker Caine, and Pam Davis, the company’s Director of Relocation, recently were key note speakers at a regional Cartus Broker Network conference held in Charleston, S.C.
The conference was attended by more than 100 real estate brokers and relocation professionals from South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia and Florida.
Halter provided a presentation on expense management and the need to operate real estate companies more efficiently while maintaining excellent customer service. Davis spoke on maximizing performance to exceed goals and metrics. Coldwell Banker Caine was one of four top award recipients in the U.S. Cartus Broker Network for 2007 from among 375 principal brokers in the country.
“The conference allowed attendees to interact and discuss a wide variety of issues, which is especially important in today’s challenging markets,” Davis says. “The exchange of knowledge helped provide Cartus Network Brokers with the tools they need for continued success and performance.” 
Coldwell Banker Caine consists of seven Upstate offices with 215 full-time sales associates serving Greenville, Anderson, Oconee, Pickens and Spartanburg counties. The company is ranked in the Top 6 Percent of all Coldwell Banker’s 1,232 firms internationally.

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NEWS RELEASE
Dec. 10, 2008
Coldwell Banker Caine’s Spartanburg Office Earns Three National Awards
Coldwell Banker Caine’s Spartanburg office earned three national awards for total units sold and income earned during the third quarter of 2008 by Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. The Spartanburg office was ranked in the Top 10 from among 454 same-sized independently owned and operated real estate offices during July, August and September.
“These awards reflect so much on the professionalism and service that our sales associates provide their clients,” says Susan Clary, Vice President and Broker-in-Charge of the Spartanburg office. “Despite the weaker economy, our agents continued to provide excellent service to meet home buyer and sellers’ needs, which has put their efforts in the national spotlight.”
The office, which consists of 23 real estate agents, was recognized in the category of 21-35 sales associates.
Coldwell Banker Caine consists of seven Upstate offices with 215 full-time sales associates serving Greenville, Anderson, Oconee, Pickens and Spartanburg counties. The company is ranked in the Top 6 Percent of all Coldwell Banker’s 1,232 firms internationally.

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NEWS RELEASE
Dec. 9, 2008
Clemson Most Affordable College Town in Atlantic Coast Conference
Along with a new head coach and the upcoming Gator Bowl, Clemson residents have yet another feather to put in their hats. Clemson was found to be the most affordable college town in the Atlantic Coast Conference in a national study released by Coldwell Banker®.
The fourth annual Coldwell Banker College Market Home Price Comparison Index (HPCI) outlines the most expensive and most affordable college towns across America. It specifically examines the home market to the 119 Football Bowl Subdivision (I-A) schools, comparing the average price of a 2,220-foot, 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home with a family room and two-car garage.
Clemson was found to be the most affordable college town in the Atlantic Coast Conference with home prices in 2008 averaging $215,960. Durham, N.C. and Winston-Salem, N.C. home to Duke University and Wake Forest University respectively were ranked second and third in affordability at $221,491 and $230,667. Overall, 65 percent of the 119 Football Bowl Subdivision (I-A) schools are in towns where the subject home average was $300,000 or less.
Brad Halter, President and General Manager of Coldwell Banker Caine, says that purchasing real estate in a college town like Clemson can be a smart investment, particularly for parents who have students attending school who can live in the home.
“Instead of putting money into rent, some parents have decided to purchase homes that their children can share with roommates to help cover the costs,” Halter says. “This helps curb college costs while allowing the house to appreciate over time. Then, when their child graduates they can either use the house as a second home, continue renting it to other students, or sell it.”
In addition, Halter says that college markets also are attractive to baby boomers who want to return to their alma mater or families buying a second home in their favorite college town.
“College towns like Clemson are popular destinations for a variety of reasons – from school spirit, jobs, culture, continuing education, and of course college sports,” Halter says. “So, if you add how affordable the area is into the mix, you can see it’s a win-win investment for anyone who is considering a real estate purchase.”
Coldwell Banker Caine consists of seven Upstate offices with 215 full-time sales associates serving Greenville, Anderson, Oconee, Pickens and Spartanburg counties. The company is ranked in the Top 7 Percent of all Coldwell Banker’s 1,232 firms internationally.

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NEWS RELEASE 
Dec. 4, 2008 
Halter Presents at International Conference
Brad Halter, President and General Manager of Coldwell Banker Caine, recently spoke about expense management while serving on a discussion panel at the international Coldwell Banker Global Management Summit. More than 400 select Coldwell Banker Brokers, owners and managers from the Coldwell Banker system attended the event, which was held recently in Jacksonville, Fla.
“The demands of today’s market require focused attention on leadership and innovation to overcome current economic challenges,” Halter says. “The Summit provides a chance to exchange ideas with colleagues to improve the real estate experience and best serve the client.”
Licensed in South Carolina since 1978, Halter is a Graduate of the Realtor Institute (GRI) and Certified Real Estate Broker (CRB). He possesses experience in residential sales/management, commercial sales/leasing and new home construction. Halter currently is a member of the S.C. Association of Realtors Board of Directors, Greenville Hospital System Advisory Board, Bank Greenville, and the Greenville Convention and Visitors Bureau. He is president of the Downtown Area Partnership, member of the Board of Governors of the Greenville Chamber of Commerce, member of the Long-Range Facilities Committee at Christ Church, and a member of the Board of Zoning Appeals. He is a graduate of the University of South Carolina.
Coldwell Banker Caine consists of seven Upstate offices with 215 full-time sales associates serving Greenville, Anderson, Oconee, Pickens and Spartanburg counties. The company is ranked in the Top 6 Percent of all Coldwell Banker’s 1,232 firms internationally.

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NEWS RELEASE
Dec. 3, 2008     
McCoy Joins Coldwell Banker Caine
Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Susan McCoy to its Easley office. McCoy began her career in real estate in 1997 as an assistant to a top-producing realtor before becoming a full-time, licensed sales associate in 1999. She served on a team that was among the area’s top producers until 2002 when she began working as a real estate paralegal for a local attorney. In 2004, McCoy continued her career as a realtor in the Upstate again and recently joined Coldwell Banker Caine. 
A life-long resident of Easley, McCoy is a member of Jones Avenue Baptist Church and serves on various church committees and organizations. She is a member of the Easley Chamber of Commerce and actively volunteers for community events. She also is a member of the South Carolina Association of Realtors and the National Association of Realtors. McCoy lists and sells property in the Upstate, which includes residential, land, commercial, lake and mountain properties. She has been married to husband, Derrick, for 35 years and has two daughters and two grandchildren.
 “I’m excited to be part of a team that is totally dedicated to providing the type of customer service that I feel every client deserves,” McCoy says. “I want to make every transaction as smooth as possible.”
Coldwell Banker Caine consists of seven Upstate offices with 215 full-time sales associates serving Greenville, Anderson, Oconee, Pickens and Spartanburg counties. The company is ranked in the Top 6 Percent of all Coldwell Banker’s 1,232 firms internationally.

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NEWS RELEASE
Nov. 24, 2008
Frank Halter Recognized for 55 Years of Service to Real Estate Industry and Coldwell Banker Caine
Frank Halter, Chairman of Coldwell Banker Caine, recently was recognized for 55 years of service to Coldwell Banker Caine and the commercial and residential real estate profession.
As chairman of Coldwell Banker Caine, Halter leads the third generation, family-owned and operated company. He joined the firm in 1953 and was named president of the company in 1968. Under his direction, the company has grown from six associates to one of the premier real estate firms in Upstate South Carolina. Coldwell Banker Caine now consists of seven residential and four commercial Upstate offices with 240 full-time sales associates serving Greenville, Anderson, Oconee, Pickens and Spartanburg counties. It is ranked in the Top 6 Percent of all Coldwell Banker’s 1,232 firms internationally.
“Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation congratulates Frank on this achievement. His contributions to the real estate industry have been numerous and varied,” says Jim Gillespie, President and CEO of Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. “Since our first introduction to Frank in 1994, he has exhibited nothing but the highest professionalism and ethical standards in all aspects of his business and personal relationships.”
Halter has been instrumental in major project developments across South Carolina, including:  McAlister Square in Greenville, Dutch Square in Columbia, Myrtle Square Mall in Myrtle Beach, and institutional developments of a number of large tracts for clients including Milliken, Greenville Hospital System and Verdae Properties. Additionally, Halter is involved in land development, brokerage and leasing both commercially and residentially as well as residential development of condominiums, subdivisions, duplexes and patio homes. He is a member of the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and the Greater Greenville Association of Realtors (GGAR). He was awarded GGAR’s President’s Distinguished Service Award in 2006 and has been a recipient of the Greenville Realtor of the Year award.
Halter says that he feels the most significant change in the real estate industry throughout the years has been the move from pencil, paper, slide rules and adding machines, to the advent of new technology within the telecommunications industry and cyberspace.
“Now, almost any conceivable bit of information regarding real estate, financing and development, etc., is literally at your fingertips,” Halter says. “I find myself lost without a cell phone, laptop and the pure joy of constant interruptions. If you haven’t kept up with technology, you are lost.”
Halter also says that he has watched the level of professionalism grow immeasurably in the real estate field during the past 50 years as well.
“There are many opportunities offered through the National Association of Realtors with designations such as CCIM, CPM, SIOR, MAI, CRS, GRI, CRB, and the list continues,” he says. “These designations carry great credibility and further identify the recipient as a true professional who is moving on.
“Overall, positive memories never change,” Halter reflects, “and most of those revolve around wonderful men and women who I have had the pleasure of associating with in our great real estate profession.”
Halter has served in leadership roles in many civic and professional organizations including the United Way, YMCA, Peace Center, Furman University, Greenville Hospital System, Greenville Chamber of Commerce, Greenville County Planning Commission, Christ Episcopal Church, Christ Church Episcopal School, and Project Host.
He is a 1951 graduate of the University of Georgia. Halter was an Intelligence officer in the US Air Force from 1951-1953, during which he served in the Korean War and was discharged as a Captain.

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NEWS RELEASE
Nov 17, 2008

Humphreys Recognized with Prestigious National Award
Charles Humphreys, CCIM, a sales associate and member of Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine’s executive committee, recently received the prestigious 2008 Realtors© Commercial Alliance National Award. Humphreys was one of only 48 individuals nationwide to earn this honor for outstanding achievement in the commercial real estate industry. The award was presented by the Realtors Commercial Alliance of the National Association of Realtors.
“Charles’ hard work and commitment to commercial real estate has greatly contributed to the success of the industry,” says Patty Nooney, 2008 Chairman, Realtors Commercial Alliance (RCA) Committee. “This award recognizes the excellence and expertise Charles displays in commercial real estate. He is among a select group of individuals whose outstanding achievements as a commercial professional display the strength of our RCA members.”
Humphreys has been with Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine since 2000, specializing in office leasing and investment properties. He is the 2008 President of the S.C. Chapter of Certified Commercial Investment Members (CCIM) and serves on the Board of Directors for the Greater Greenville Association of Realtors (GGAR), for which he is the incoming 2009 Treasurer/Secretary. As a CCIM, Humphreys is one of only 6 percent of real estate professionals in the United States who has attained this honor. He was named 2007 Commercial Realtor of the year by the Greater Greenville Association of Realtors. And, he recently was showcased in the October issue of National Real Estate Investor for earning the RCA National Award.
Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine consists of four Upstate offices with 25 brokers serving Greenville, Anderson, Oconee, Pickens, and Spartanburg counties. Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine offers a full-spectrum of services for owners, investors and users of commercial space, from market research and strategic planning to implementation and ongoing advisory services. Expertise of the company’s associates covers all property types, property management and auction services.

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NEWS RELEASE
Nov 11, 2008
Coldwell Banker Caine Earns National Award for High Production and Sales
Coldwell Banker Real Estate, LLC, recently recognized Coldwell Banker Caine for the company’s high production and sales during the third quarter of 2008. Coldwell Banker Caine was ranked in the system’s Top 25 firms from 1,189 Coldwell Banker residential affiliates nationwide.
“To earn this distinction as a national leader in the industry is a true testament to the caliber of professionals that we have working for Coldwell Banker Caine,” says Brad Halter, President and General Manager of Coldwell Banker Caine. “I’m proud of what has been achieved by our team of sales associates, especially in spite of the weaker economy.”
Coldwell Banker Caine consists of seven Upstate offices with 240 full-time sales associates serving Greenville, Anderson, Oconee, Pickens and Spartanburg counties. The company is ranked in the Top 6 Percent of all Coldwell Banker’s 1,232 firms internationally.

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