Tampa, FL -- (ReleaseWire) -- 08/02/2018 -- Smith & Associates Real Estate, the largest and most successful locally owned real estate brokerage in Tampa Bay, is leading the charge in sharing developer services best practices among the nation's leading residential real estate brokerage firms. The company recently hosted The Trendsetters Group's inaugural Developer Services Meeting in St. Petersburg, FL this past July 18-19.

With an eye on finding innovative products, services, and systems to improve broker profitability and the real estate process, the meeting's discussion centered around how to work more closely with new home builders and developers and build relationships through innovative marketing.

Smith & Associates is the chosen exclusive listing agency for some of the most exciting new construction projects coming to Tampa Bay including The Virage, The Sanctuary, Marina Pointe, Riverwalk Tower and Eleve 61. The organization has a reputation beyond the Bay for helping developers find homebuyers and enhance communities through new developments.

Host Bob Glaser, President and CEO of Smith & Associates Real Estate, took part in brainstorming and idea sharing on some of the hot topics in Developer Services. "New home construction is a highly-sought-after market for real estate resale experts, and improved relationships with developers and builders can only provide more value to consumers," said Glaser. "The ability to share ideas with some of the sharpest minds in this segment of our business was invaluable - I was thrilled to share how Smith & Associates has been successful in the past and to hear new ideas we can bring to Tampa Bay."

The Trendsetters Group, hosted by REAL Trends, is an invite-only real estate mastermind group comprised of some of the industry's top real estate brokers and owners from across the United States.

About Smith & Associates Real Estate
Founded in 1969, Smith & Associates Real Estate is Tampa Bay's largest independent and locally-owned real estate brokerage with a commitment to exceptional service and superior market knowledge. Deeply embedded in the community and comprised of six strategically located offices in the Tampa Bay area, Smith & Associates Real Estate is the number one luxury brokerage firm of $1M + residences with an average price of $1,771,179 as of December 31, 2017. Chosen to be on the 2017 Real Trends 500 for both Sales Volume and Number of Transactions, Smith & Associates Real Estate is nationally recognized as a leader in the Real Estate industry. For more information on Smith & Associates Real Estate, visit www.smithandassociates.com.

About Real Trends
Real Trends is a privately-held, Colorado-based publishing, consulting and communications company specializing in the residential brokerage and housing industries. Recognized as the leading source of trends in the industry, REAL Trends, The Trusted Source, also publishes the REAL Trends The Thousand, as advertised in The Wall Street Journal and the REAL Trends 500, which ranks the top brokerage firms in the United States. Visit REAL Trends at www.realtrends.com.

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Tampa, FL -- (ReleaseWire) -- 04/10/2018 -- Smith & Associates Real Estate named one of Tampa Bay's Top Workplaces 2018 by the Tampa Bay Times.

Smith & Associates Real Estate's employees nominated us and were surveyed about several topics, including practices and policies that make these companies the top places to work. "We are thrilled to have made the list for the second year in a row and strive to create an environment where everyone on our team can thrive", said Bob Glaser, CEO & President of Smith & Associates Real Estate.

In the Tampa Bay region, nearly 190 leading employers were nominated by their employees. To be considered for participation, companies or government entities had to employ at least 50 workers in Florida and be at least a year old.

The Top Workplaces 2018 in Tampa Bay program was created by the Tampa Bay Times and Energage.

The companies were ranked based on leadership, compensation and training, workplace flexibility, and diversity. The rankings were published today on TampaBay.com and were featured in the April 8 edition of the Tampa Bay Times and on April 9 in tbt*.

"This is the ninth year we've been able to simultaneously shine the spotlight on some terrific workplaces and draw lessons on what it takes to be successful," said Times Business Editor Jeff Harrington. "We're especially heartened to see such a healthy mix of newcomers and repeat standouts, underscoring the diversity and vibrancy of the local economy."

For a complete list of the 2018 Top Workplaces in Tampa Bay, go to http://www.tampabay.com/topworkplaces.

About Smith & Associates Real Estate
Founded in 1969, Smith & Associates Real Estate is Tampa Bay's largest independent and locally-owned real estate brokerage, with a commitment to exceptional service, and superior market knowledge. Deeply embedded in the community and comprised of five strategically located offices in the Tampa Bay area, Smith & Associates Real Estate is the #1 luxury brokerage firm of $1M + residences and completes a transaction every other day, with an average price of $1,640,696 * (*average of luxury transactions as of December 31, 2018). Chosen to be on the 2016 Real Trends 500 for both Sales Volume and Number of Transactions, Smith & Associates Real Estate is nationally recognized as a leader in the Real Estate industry.

For more information on Smith & Associates Real Estate, please visit http://www.smithandassociates.com.

About The Tampa Bay Times
The Tampa Bay Times is widely considered one of the Top Ten newspapers in America and has won 12 Pulitzer Prizes. It is Florida's largest newspaper, with an average circulation of 390,912 on Sundays and 239,913 daily (Q1 2017 AAM Report). The Times also publishes tampabay.com - Tampa Bay's largest local news Web site with about 3.1 million unique visitors each month (comScore January 2018) and tbo.com. Additionally, the company publishes the free daily tbt*, an edition of the Tampa Bay Times, FL Trend and Bay magazine. The Times also offers special events, specialty publications, and targeted advertising programs.

About Energage
Energage is one of the largest workplace survey providers in the United States. Each year it surveys thousands of companies and partners with leading media organizations to produce definitive Top Workplaces lists. Using proprietary, cutting-edge online applications, Energage is bringing employee engagement to the web.

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Another Record Breaking Year for Locally-Owned Real Estate Brokerage

Tampa, FL -- (ReleaseWire) -- 01/09/2018 -- According to Multiple Listing Service (MLS), Hillsborough and Pinellas Counties combined real estate market sales volume grew by 11% this year, up from $24.67 billion in 2016 to $27.46 billion in 2017. Even though listing inventory shrunk by 4% in 2017, demand remained high which helped to bolster real estate values throughout Tampa Bay.

Bob Glaser, President, and CEO of Smith & Associates Real Estate said 2017 was a healthy year for the Tampa Bay real estate market, despite low inventory. "We are bullish on the Tampa Bay Real Estate Market in 2018 and beyond. Florida's population continues to grow, and there are no signs of it slowing down in the next few years. I still believe there are great values to be found because we are lagging behind other coastal areas," said Glaser.

Pinellas County saw the most significant decline in listings. The average monthly supply of inventory was down 10.3% year-over-year for single-family homes, while the townhome/condominium monthly supply fell a dramatic 17.1%. However, values continued to rise, and the median sales price for November 2017 was $233,000 up from $219,900 in November of 2016. Homes also sold faster in 2017, as the average number of days a home was on the market decreased by 18%, down from an average of 67 days on the market in 2016 to 55 days on the market in 2017. Even homes that sold at $1 million or more sold faster in 2017, spending an average of 132 days on the market, down 12% from the previous year.

MLS research revealed that local and independently owned real estate brokerage firm, Smith & Associates Real Estate, was the real estate market leader in Tampa Bay for homes that sold at $1 million or more with 16.4% of the market share, significantly leading as both listing and selling agents. In the luxury sales market, Smith represented over $203 million in home listings and over $170 million on the seller side. The closest competitor, had 7.1% market share with less than $100 million in listings and less than $75 million on the seller side. Smith had its 3rd consecutive record-breaking year in 2017 with over $1.25 billion in total sales volume.

Smith & Associates Real Estate, represented both the buyer and seller for the record home sale in Hillsborough County. The home located in the Culbreath Isles neighborhood of South Tampa sold for $6,480,000.

"We get great listings because we to set the bar high for client services. This year we participated in 6 out of the top 10 highest sales in Hillsborough this year and represented either the buyer or seller for the top commercial sale in both Pinellas and Hillsborough county*. Our strategy is to be out in the community in a meaningful way, involved with policymakers and developers, monitoring the pulse of development market and delivering the best service in the business" added Glaser.

*Pinellas Top Commercial Sale: 300 Central Ave. St. Petersburg | Pat Calhoon | $5,975,000 (selling side)

*Hillsborough Top Commercial Sale: 111 Oakfield Dr. Brandon | Kevin Platt | $1,360,000 (list side)

*Hillsborough and Pinellas combined market sales volume 2016; $24,275,942,233 to 2017; $26,999,382,220 up 11% while inventory of new listings continued to decline but only by a 3-4% per quarter reduction in 2017

About Smith & Associates Real Estate
Founded in 1969, Smith & Associates Real Estate is Tampa Bay's largest independent and locally-owned real estate brokerage, with a commitment to exceptional service, and superior market knowledge. Deeply embedded in the community and comprised of five strategically located offices in the Tampa Bay area, Smith & Associates Real Estate is the #1 luxury brokerage firm of $1M + residences and completes a transaction every other day, with an average price of $1,640,696 * (*average of luxury transactions as of December 31, 2018). Chosen to be on the 2016 Real Trends 500 for both Sales Volume and Number of Transactions, Smith & Associates Real Estate is nationally recognized as a leader in the Real Estate industry.

For more information on Smith & Associates Real Estate, please visit http://www.smithandassociates.com.

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Bob Glaser, President and CEO, Smith & Associates Real Estate
bglaser@smithandassociates.com
813-839-3800
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727-282-1788

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Smith Signature Insurance Allows Smith to be One Stop Shop

Tampa, FL -- (SBWIRE) -- 12/26/2017 -- As the largest and most successful independent real estate brokerage in Tampa Bay, Smith & Associates Real Estate is known for a customer-centric approach that makes buying and selling homes seamless. To enhance their value-added services and provide clients with more in-house options, Smith & Associates Real Estate is pleased to announce the opening of Smith Signature Insurance powered by Baldwin Krystyn Sherman (BKS) Partners.

Scheduled to open January 2018 and formed as a joint venture with BKS Partners, Smith Signature Insurance will give agents and their clients access to in-house risk consultants and more than 25 insurer partners, including high-net worth insurers AIG, PURE, Chubb and VAULT. The new service will also offer a variety of competitive personal insurance and risk mitigation solutions.

BKS was founded by industry veterans Lowry Baldwin, Elizabeth Krystyn, and Laura Sherman. Each have acquired decades of technical expertise in the traditional areas of commercial insurance, risk management, employee benefits and personal insurance. By working collaboratively, their combined experience creates a vantage point with a 360° view that optimally serves clients, colleagues and insurance company partners. Since opening the doors in 2006, the BKS Holistic Protection™ model has produced double digit growth and unprecedented client retention.

Bob Glaser, President and CEO of Smith & Associates Real Estate, says his company is in growth mode and this new partnership with BKS Partners gives them another tool in cultivating long-lasting client relationships and developing creative solutions to understanding and meeting client challenges. "We've always strived to provide personalized, professional service and exceptional experiences to our clients. We saw a need in the marketplace for in-house comprehensive insurance solutions and we partnered with an organization and individuals who share the same high standard we do when it comes to customer care," says Glaser.

Michelle Couture and Laura Noderer will lead Smith Signature Insurance, bringing with them a wealth of experience and insurance specific certifications. Smith Signature Insurance will specialize in:

- Risk mitigation advice

- Coastal properties

- Historic homes

- Difficult to place flood coverage

- All personal lines: Homeowners, Auto, Excess Liability, Collections, Watercraft, Recreational Vehicles, Flood

- Equine and Farming Risks

- Multiple and Jointly-held Properties

According to Noderer, "with Smith Signature Insurance, clients can expect efficient, accurate, and detailed personal insurance reviews and solutions regardless of the coverage they need. We believe our approach in analyzing a client's risks and exposures and collaborating with them to design customized solutions for their specific needs will bring peace of mind to our clients."

Couture adds, "we enjoy finding solutions to the myriad of complex challenges many business owners and families face when it comes to their insurance needs. Our new venture as Smith Signature Insurance completes the picture for Smith & Associates Real Estate, offering each client the value of time and expertly-led, trustworthy advice that is the cornerstone of the company's general philosophy."

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Florida Accounted for 22% of All International Residential Real Estate Activity in the United States

Tampa, FL -- (ReleaseWire) -- 08/23/2016 -- The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) recently released the 2016 Profile of International Activity in U.S. Residential Real Estate, which tracked residential real estate activity of international buyers from April 2015 to March 2016. The NAR's report found that between April 2015 and March 2016, 214,885 residential properties were purchased in the United States by foreign buyers, accounting for $103.9 billion in sales. This represents a nearly 3% increase over the previous 12-month period. In addition, the report concluded that five states – Florida, California, Texas, Arizona, and New York – accounted for over half of all residential real estate activity in the United States by foreign buyers. Florida topped the list with 22% of all sales.

Tim Shears began his Real Estate career in London before moving to the Bay area as the Broker/Owner of Sotheby's International Realty in Pinellas County and has worked with a global network of buyers for years. He is now bringing his international experience to Smith and Associates Real Estate, Tampa Bay's most successful independent real estate firm and says, "For years, I have been seeing an uptick in the amount of international buyers looking to purchase a home in the Bay area. The fact that Florida is number one is no surprise to me. I have always sought to work closely with real estate offices and agents from around the world assuring the discretionary service that they need to feel safe in their purchases. Despite volatile exchange rates, Bay area property still represents a sound purchase for international buyers."

To further promote Tampa Bay on an international level, Smith & Associates Real Estate partnered with the prestigious Mayfair International Realty, a global real estate group comprised of leading brokerage firms from around the world and catering to international buyers. Based in London, Mayfair International markets luxury properties through global outlets such as the Financial Times, and can reach buyers all over the world with their listings. Of the relationship, Bob Glaser, President and CEO of Smith & Associates Real Estate says, "We are proud of our successful partnership with Mayfair International and the global market it has introduced us to. Together, we are able to attract a large number of discerning international clients to the Tampa Bay area from areas that have a high volume of interested buyers but are harder for us to market to, like the Asian countries."

The NAR's 2016 Profile also highlighted the types of international buyers in the United States. The top five countries of international buyers in the U.S. are China, Canada, Mexico, India, and the United Kingdom. Their purchases were valued higher than the median price of all U.S. home sales and the majority were purchased with cash. Nearly half of the sales were in suburban areas. Buyers from China exceeded those from every other country in both volume and sale prices, accounting for 14% of international residential real estate activity in the U.S.

While international buyers purchased real estate in all 50 states, the majority of homes were purchased in Florida, thanks in part to the year-round pleasant climate, award-winning beaches, and easy to access international airports. Buyers from Europe, Canada, and Latin America looking for a warm weather vacation retreat more often bought real estate in Florida than any other state.

Glaser has noticed this increased demand for homes in Tampa Bay by international buyers. "Our agents have definitely seen an increase in the number of foreign buyers looking to purchase a second home or relocate to the United States," said Glaser. "International buyers love the Florida weather and are looking for homes with high-end amenities, walkability to the urban core, and proximity to the beach. This makes Tampa Bay an ideal location."

To read the entire 2016 Profile of International Activity of U.S. Residential Real Estate Activity, please visit http://www.realtor.org/reports/profile-of-international-home-buying-activity.

About Smith & Associates Real Estate
Smith and Associates Real Estate remains a top real estate brokerage firm in Tampa Bay, with its roots firmly planted in the local community. With four strategically located offices in the Tampa Bay area, Smith & Associates is the #1 luxury brokerage firm of $1M+ residences and completes a transaction every other day, with an average price of $1.7M.

For more information on Smith & Associates Real Estate, please visit http://www.smithandassociates.com.

About the National Association of REALTORS®
The National Association of REALTORS® is America's largest trade association, representing over 1.1 million residential and commercial REALTORS® who are brokers, salespeople, property managers, appraisers, counselors, and others engaged in the real estate industry. Working for America's property owners, the National Association of REALTORS® provides a facility for professional development, research, and exchange of information among its members and to the public and government for the purpose of preserving the free enterprise system and the right to own real property.

For more information on the National Association of REALTORS®, please visit http://www.realtor.org.

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Brightwater Blue Residences offer Gulf access to their residents

Tampa, FL -- (ReleaseWire) -- 07/15/2016 -- Local Real Estate company, Smith & Associates, has announced the opening of Brightwater Blue Residences, Clearwater Beach's newest Luxury Townhome Development. Clearwater Beach's sugar sand beaches and long shoreline has given it a reputation around the world as a Gulf Coast destination for winter living and vacation getaways. Since 2009, the area has experienced a development boom with more hotels and residences built to accommodate the growing population of residents and visitors that want to be in Clearwater Beach, the nation's best place to watch a sunset according to USA Today.

Designed with Dutch West-Indies architecture in mind, Brightwater Blue is not only aesthetically pleasing but filled with luxury appointments and high end details. Each unit comes standard with a two car garage, boat slip (for a limited time), 10 foot ceilings, Kitchen Aid Stainless Steel Appliances, Custom Cabinetry, Silestone Quartz Countertops, Crown Molding, and Large Waterside Balconies with a 16 Foot Sliding Door allowing magnificent views of Clearwater Beach.

Regency Development, LLC designed Brightwater Blue to withstand the test of time while complementing the surrounding waterfront community. All Brightwater Blue residences, including the floors and roofing systems, are solid concrete. The structure is additionally supported by steel framework and completed with state of the art mechanics giving this luxury townhouse building the ability to withstand Florida's tropical weather.

Bill Mazas and Sam Karamountzos, the developers of Brightwater Blue Residences, worked together from inception- through design, vision, and investment to make this project a reality. "By having complete control of every step of the process, we spared no expense to ensure that only the best quality design and materials were used throughout," said Bill Mazas.

Brightwater Blue Residences are a boater's paradise, and residents will enjoy easy Gulf access, wet docks, and other upscale amenities. Clearwater Beach, voted #1 beach in the United States, is only a short walk or bike ride away, making the community a perfect choice for full-time, part-time or vacation enjoyment.

"The Brightwater Blue lifestyle allows the opportunity to live in the latest of designs, with waterfront access, and just a walk away from the world renowned Clearwater beaches. This is an offering not to be duplicated as sites of this magnitude no longer exist. With ownership come very attractive shared amenities as well as interior details that are considered the best of luxury living. Best of all, buyers can move in during 2016's summer season." – Robert Glaser, President & CEO Smith & Associates Real Estate

Smith & Associates Real Estate is proud to announce that construction has been completed on 15 residences, which are available for immediate occupancy, and we will begin taking deposits on the remaining residences starting in early June. Our on-site sales office and model center is located at 170 Brightwater Dr. Clearwater Beach, Clearwater Florida 33767. Three units were available for brokers and agent walk-throughs occurring last week. For information or to schedule tours please contact; Sophia Vasilaros 727.430.0141, svasilaros@smithandassociates.com

About Brightwater Blue Residences
Designed with Dutch West-Indies architecture in mind, Brightwater Blue is not only aesthetically pleasing but filled with luxury appointments and high end details. The Architect planned the development to complement the surrounding waterfront community. Brightwater Blue is located at 170 Brightwater Drive, in Clearwater, Florida. For more information please visit: http://www.smithandassociates.com/real-estate/developments/Brightwater-Blue/219

The property is not speculative. It is fully constructed. The interior finishes are not completed but the structure is built.There are 30 total homes in the development with 15 being marketed now. Units with contracts will be completed as a priority. Intro pricing starts at $899k for 2551 square feet townhome 3bed 2 ½ bath, $920k for 3bed 2 ½ bath 2586sqft, $1,000,050 for 3/3 2794 sqft (first three homes sold include a boat slip as an incentive offer).

Community Amenities include:

Heated Swimming Pool.
Hot Tub Jacuzzi Spa.
Private boat slips and docks available for all units with smaller yacht slips available.
Sun deck and grilling area for outdoor dining and entertaining.
Part-time maintenance staff.
Convenient to Tampa International and St. Petersburg-Clearwater airports.
Close proximity access to open water Gulf of Mexico through deep water canal.
Ample street-side parking for guests.
Unit Amenities include
KitchenAid Stainless Steel Appliances.
Custom Cabinetry Throughout.
SileStone Quartz Counter Tops.
Balconies Spanning 16 Feet Wide And 8 Feet Deep For Spacious Outdoor Living.
10-Foot Ceilings In All Units.
Two Car Private Garage.
Furniture & Accessory packages are available through the developer

About Smith & Associates Real Estate
Smith & Associates Real Estate remains a top real estate brokerage firm in Tampa Bay, with its roots firmly planted in the local community. With four strategically located offices in the Tampa Bay area, Smith & Associates is the #1 luxury brokerage firm of $1M + residences and completes a transaction every other day, with an average price of $1,663,551M* (*as of December 31, 2015.) Chosen to be on the 2015 Real 500 for both Sales Volume and Number of Transactions, Smith & Associates Real Estate is nationally recognized as a leader in the Real Estate industry. For more information on Smith & Associates Real Estate, please visit http://www.smithandassociates.com.

About Regency Development
Regency Development, LLC was founded in 2014 by Bill Mazas, John Pantazes and Clem Papas. The 3 partners decided to form a joint venture, bringing all of their expertise and knowledge together. Bill Mazas has had over 25 years of experience as a successful entrepreneur venturing in many different businesses from Hospitality to Commercial and Residential Development. John Pantazes has over 20 years as an Architect working for some of the most prestigious Architectural Firms in Tampa, FL. and Charlotte, NC. Clem Papas has 25 years of experience in all phases of construction from Commercial "Ground up" to Residential Custom Homes and remodeling.

Press Contacts:
Sophia Vasilaros
Smith & Associates
727.430.0141
svasilaros@smithandassociates.com

Sally Dee
Playbook Public Relations
sdee@playbookpublicrelations.com
813.789.7122

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Luxe Title Services, a regional title and settlement services provider based in St. Petersburg, Florida, recently achieved compliance with title industry Best Practices as set forth by the American Land Title Association (ALTA).

Tampa, FL -- (ReleaseWire) -- 07/15/2016 -- According to Amy Moran, escrow officer and licensed title agent of Luxe Title Services, "We chose to pursue the certification process because we wanted to ensure that we are working in compliance with ALTA Best Practices. Certification addresses each of the seven pillars of Best Practices as outlined by ALTA. Achieving certification allows us to demonstrate our commitment to operating with the highest standards of quality in every aspect of our business."

As regulators have recently increased their demands for protective measures throughout title and settlement procedures, ALTA created the Best Practices Framework to help title and settlement agents prepare policies and procedures to protect lenders and consumers. Best Practices certification comes after a rigorous third-party assessment covering all areas of title and settlement services, including licensing, escrow trust accounting controls, privacy and information security, written policies and procedures, liability and fidelity insurance confirmation, and guidelines for customer relationship management.

Luxe Title Services enlisted the assistance of national certified public accounting and management consulting firm PYA (Pershing Yoakley & Associates, P.C.), ALTA's first Elite Provider of Best Practices assessments, to perform the third-party assessment and certification.

"Luxe Title Services joins a limited list of title companies that have achieved completion of a rigorous certification. We expect this certification will allow us to grow our services and better serve our associates and the real estate community," said Robert Glaser, president and CEO of Luxe Title Services.

With this certification, Luxe Title Services is now poised to demonstrate to consumers, lenders, and the industry its compliance with ALTA Best Practices. For more information, visit the Luxe Title Services website, http://www.luxetitleservices.com.

About Luxe Title Services
Luxe Title Services is a locally owned and operated, full-service title insurance agency with offices in St. Petersburg, FL, and Tampa, FL. Luxe Title Services is focused on elevating the consumer experience in the real estate closing, title, and settlement process and related services to sellers and purchasers throughout the state of Florida. We are a leading title services company dedicated to providing clients with the best services available. We are committed to professional excellence while offering timely and cutting-edge services.

About PYA
For over three decades, PYA (Pershing Yoakley & Associates), a national professional services firm providing management consulting and accounting, has helped its clients navigate and derive value amid complex challenges. In addition to serving the healthcare and financial institutions industries, PYA serves the title industry with a comprehensive list of offerings, including: ALTA Best Practices implementation and assessment; strategic planning; mergers and acquisitions; tax compliance; and regulatory compliance.

PYA's steadfast commitment to an unwavering client-centric culture has served the firm's clients well. PYA is ranked 103rd by INSIDE Public Accounting's "Top 200" Largest Accounting Firms. PYA affiliate companies offer clients world-class data analytics, professional real estate development and advisory resources, comprehensive claims audits for self-insured Fortune 500 companies, wealth management and retirement plan administration, and business transitions consulting.

PYA is headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee. For more information, please visit http://www.pyabestpractices.com or call us at (800) 270-9629.

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Smith & Associates Selected As Exclusive Listing Agent of Elan Island Estates

Tampa, FL -- (ReleaseWire) -- 04/20/2016 -- Smith & Associates Real Estate, a Tampa owned and operated Real Estate firm, was selected as the exclusive listing agent of Elan Island Estates, a new waterfront condominium development in Clearwater's Island Estates. Elan Island Estates will be the first new condominiums built on Island Estates in over five years and will be the newest and most modern boat community in the area. Groundbreaking for the development is slated for Fall 2016.

Located at 415 Island Way on Florida's Gulf Coast and just minutes away from the award-winning Clearwater Beach, Elan Island will create a new waterfront neighborhood with waterways leading to Clearwater Harbor and premium on-site boat and yacht slips. Owners will enjoy the serenity and exclusivity of a bay front home, proximity to shops, restaurants, and cultural attractions, and the excitement of a boating community, while still experiencing all that Island Estate has to offer, including direct access to the Gulf of Mexico.

"We are proud to be the exclusive listing agent for Elan Island Estates," said Bob Glaser, President & CEO of Smith & Associates Real Estate. "Smith & Associates is known for bringing the best new construction communities to market, and Elan Island Estates is no exception. With its central location, bold design, smart features, and innovative spaces, Elan Island Estates will be an exciting new addition to the Island Estates neighborhood."

The gated community will include 44 two and three bedroom residences, many with dens, and all with private terraces featuring glass railings for an unobstructed water view. Residence features include open floor plans, high ceilings, stainless steel appliances, full-length sliding glass doors, solid wood cabinetry, and custom finishes to meet any design style. Owner amenities include a resort style, heated waterfront pool and spa, 15 luxury boat slips, a floating day dock with kayak and paddleboard launch, a private fenced dog run, and a Residents' Club, featuring a caterers' kitchen, private dining/meeting room, large screen television, large terrace overlooking the pool area, outdoor gas grills, and a fire pit. Homes range from 1.500-2,700 square feet, with penthouses available, and are priced from the mid-$500s to over $1 million.

"The Ascentia Development Group (ADG) team is thrilled to introduce Elan to the popular Island Estates neighborhood," said Jay Tallman, President of ADG, "With nearly 30 years of experience developing successful waterfront communities, we are especially pleased with the highly desirable waterfront location, the walkability of the neighborhood, the availability of boat slips and the extraordinary contemporary design created by the talented architects at Sweet Sparkman. And with strong demand by buyers for well designed new construction condominiums, Elan presents an unique opportunity for buyers to acquire a home with all the lifestyle amenities and features today's active buyers desire."

To learn more about Elan Island Estates, visit http://www.elanclearwater.com. To inquire about residences, visit the Elan Sales Gallery at 415 Island Way in Clearwater. Smith and Associates will have a dedicated employee in the sales office during normal business hours.

About Smith & Associates Real Estate
Smith and Associates remains a top real estate brokerage firm in Tampa Bay, with its roots firmly planted in the local community. With four strategically located offices in the Tampa Bay area, Smith & Associates is the #1 luxury brokerage firm of $1M + residences and completes a transaction every other day, with an average price of $1,663,551M* (*as of Januray 2016)

For more information on Smith & Associates Real Estate, please visit http://www.smithandassociates.com.

About Ascentia Development Group (ADG)
Based in Sarasota, Ascentia Development Group has created some of Florida's most stunning luxury developments, including "Beau Ciel" and The Founders Club in Sarasota, "Orchid Beach Club" on Lido Key, "En Provence" and "Vizcaya" on Longboat Key. The company is currently developing Aria, 16 beachfront condominiums on Longboat Key; CitySide, a 228 residence urban apartment community in downtown Sarasota; and Highline Ridge in Denver, Colorado, a custom single-family home community.

ADG recently announced a joint venture with Batson-Cook Development Company for the purchase of the Colonnade Restaurant on Bayshore Blvd in Tampa, with plans to redevelop the waterfront site for luxury condominium homes. (http://www.adgcommunities.com)

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Tampa Bay Real Estate Company One of the Nation’s Top Performing Firms by Volume and Sales

Tampa, FL -- (ReleaseWire) -- 04/05/2016 -- Smith & Associates Real Estate, a Tampa owned and operated Real Estate firm, was listed among the Real Trends 500, which ranks the nation's top residential real estate brokerage firms based on the number of completed transactions, or sides, and value of completed transactions, or volume. Smith & Associates made the Top 500 list in both volume and sides.

Real Trends is an annual research report, now in its 29th consecutive year, of the nation's top residential real estate brokerage firms, based on the number of and, separately, the value of completed transactions every year. The data provided by firms each year is independently verified, making Real Trends the leading report ranking the performance of the top residential real estate brokerage firms.

Smith & Associates has once again been named one of the Real Trends 500 firms, and has increased its ranking on both volume and sides from last year. "We are pleased to once again be named as one of the leading residential real estate brokerage firms in the nation," said Robert Glaser, President and CEO of Smith & Associates Real Estate. "We are even more pleased to see our ranking improve from last year, ranking higher than national brands despite having about 50% fewer associates. Our success is a testament to our 225 dedicated and talented associates. Our high production per associate is indicative of their expertise and local market knowledge."

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http://www.realtrends.com/rankings/real-trends-500-by-volume16
http://www.realtrends.com/rankings/real-trends-500-by-sides16

About Smith & Associates Real Estate
Smith and Associates remains a top real estate brokerage firm in Tampa Bay, with its roots firmly planted in the local community. With four strategically located offices in the Tampa Bay area, Smith & Associates is the #1 luxury brokerage firm of $1M + residences and completes a transaction every other day, with an average price of $1.7M.

For more information on Smith & Associates Real Estate, please visit http://www.smithandassociates.com.

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