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How To Change Coverage After Moving To Another State


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“Moving to a new state can be an exciting thing to do for most drivers. However, drivers should not forget to update their insurance policies as soon as they arrive at their new locations”, said Russell Rabichev, Marketing Director of Internet Marketing Company.

Updating auto insurance might be one of the last things drivers consider to do when they are moving to another state. However, updating the policy is very important and there are several important things that drivers need to keep in mind when moving to another state and several steps to take to make sure they are covered.

Drivers that are moving to a new state should follow the next steps:


  •     Check the current policy. Drivers that are moving to another state are protected by their current insurance policy. However, drivers that are moving far away are recommended to increase their liability limits and purchase full coverage. During a long trip, drivers should also add roadside assistance.
  •     Check if the current insurer is present in the new location. Drivers should update their policy as soon as they can after arriving at their new location. Not all insurance companies have a license to operate in all 50 states and the insurance requirements are different in all states. Drivers should contact their insurers immediately and check if they have a license to operate in their new states. If they do, drivers should keep their insurers.
  •     Search for another provider. If the current insurer is not present in their new state, drivers should search for another provider. Drivers can contact a local car insurance agency or they can go to a large national insurance carrier. The insurance requirements are different in each state, so the insurance requirements of the new state can be different from the requirements of the old state. The new policy will also be needed to get the new license plates and vehicle registrations.
  •     Update the license and vehicle registration. One of the last things drivers will need to do is to update their license with the local department of motor vehicles. Besides that, drivers will be required to update their car insurance policies with their new driver’s license number. Usually, insurance providers will give drivers a reasonable amount of time to do this, but it’s better to do this sooner than later.

Compare-autoinsurance.org is an online provider of life, home, health, and auto insurance quotes. This website is unique because it does not simply stick to one kind of insurance provider, but brings the clients the best deals from many different online insurance carriers. In this way, clients have access to offers from multiple carriers all in one place: this website. On this site, customers have access to quotes for insurance plans from various agencies, such as local or nationwide agencies, brand names insurance companies, etc.

For more information and money-saving tips, please visit https://compare-autoinsurance.org/.

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FEI to Present at the 2020 Alliance Senior Leadership Conference Creating an EDI-Enriched Workforce


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FEI Behavioral Health, a social enterprise with a 40-year history of providing programs and services that improve workforce resilience, will present at the 2020 Alliance Senior Leadership Conference.

The Alliance for Strong Families and Communities (the Alliance) is a national strategic action network that is working to achieve a healthy and equitable society. Its conference runs from February 22-25, 2020, at the Marriott Savannah Riverfront in Savannah, Georgia.

FEI Senior Director Terri Howard will present on “Creating an EDI-Enriched Workforce” on Monday, Feb. 24, 2020, from 1:15-2:45 p.m. She will be joined by Alliance Senior Director Undraye Howard. Together they will discuss the importance of advancing equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) within organizations so that all employees feel valued and part of workplace culture. This is a necessary strategy for achieving a healthy, productive and peaceful society in which all people can participate and reach their full potential. The pair will also discuss the role of implicit bias and how historical discrimination and non-inclusive behaviors have contributed to an unjust society.

Terri Howard is a corporate management executive with more than two decades of experience in organizational development. She has provided training and consultation for nonprofit organizations, Fortune 500 companies, the government and institutions of higher learning around the country. Her topics have included implicit bias, bullying and harassment, anger management, workplace violence prevention, leadership development and teamwork. Her relaxed style and informal approach create an engaging learning environment for participants.

Undraye Howard is the senior director of equity, diversity, inclusion and engagement at the Alliance for Strong Families and Communities and provides strategy, solutions, and support for advancing and developing leaders in the social sector.

For more information about the conference or FEI’s participation, please visit Alliance 2020 Senior Leadership Conference.

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FEI has a 40‐year history in enhancing workforce resiliency by offering a full spectrum of solutions, from employee assistance programs (EAPs) and organizational development to workplace violence prevention and crisis management. One of the most successful social enterprises in America, FEI was created by the Alliance for Strong Families and Communities, a national network of social sector organizations working to achieve its vision of a healthy and equitable society. Visit http://www.feinet.com for additional information.

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What Errors Must Be Avoided When Requesting Car Insurance Quotes Online


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“Check out the most common mistakes we are prone to do when getting and comparing quotes. Try to avoid them as much as possible,” said Russell Rabichev, Marketing Director of Internet Marketing Company.

In order to get quotes, the prospective client must answer a series of questions. Getting quotes and comparing prices will require full focus. Drivers can now get free quotes from https://compare-autoinsurance.org


  •     Providing wrong approximations is one of the most common mistakes. In most of the cases, the online questionnaire will ask the driver to estimate how much he drives annually. There is a good reason for that: driving less means that the driver is less exposed to accidents. Furthermore, driving less than the average will make the driver eligible for a discount. This may tempt many drivers to offer low estimates. Of course, companies will ask for mileage readings before granting discounts.
  •     Comparing quotes for different products is wrong. The prices between different products will clearly be different. Look carefully when analyzing quotes to see if there are for exactly the same products, including the same deductibles and the same extra services.
  •     Forgetting to apply for discounts. Getting as many discounts as possible is a great way to reduce insurance costs. Check if the questionnaire asks about safety gear, defensive driving courses and other related questions which may save some money. Do not automatically skip a page just because it may look too time-consuming to fill in all the answers.


Compare-autoinsurance.org is an online provider of life, home, health, and auto insurance quotes. This website is unique because it does not simply stick to one kind of insurance provider, but brings the clients the best deals from many different online insurance carriers. In this way, clients have access to offers from multiple carriers all in one place: this website. On this site, customers have access to quotes for insurance plans from various agencies, such as local or nationwide agencies, brand names insurance companies, etc.

For more information and money-saving tips, please visit https://compare-autoinsurance.org/.

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United® Executive Recognized in the Top 100 Leaders in Real Estate


Dan Duffy Named to SP200

Dan Duffy Named to SP200

We are pleased that the hard work our teams have put into United Real Estate is paying off in a big way with dramatically accelerating growth and record smashing results in 2019.

The Swanepoel T3 Sixty Group recently announced that Dan Duffy, chief executive officer of United Real Estate Group – operating as United Real Estate and United Country Real Estate – has been named to the Swanepoel Power 200 (SP200). Duffy has been recognized six out of the list’s seven editions amongst the most powerful and influential leaders in residential real estate and this year ranking among the Top 100.

The Swanepoel T3 Sixty Group provides extensive research and industry knowledge in all aspects of the residential real estate industry. The SP200 evaluates and ranks leaders and executives according to their decision-making power, position held within the company, financial resources, achievements, industry significance and reach, public stances on imminent changes in the marketplace and personal influence in the industry.

“We are pleased that the hard work our teams have put into United Real Estate is paying off in a big way with dramatically accelerating growth and record smashing results in 2019,” said Duffy. “Landing two of us on the Power 200 rankings, Rick Haase, President and COO, and myself, especially when we were not on their radar just a few years ago is a true honor. This is not only an honor for us but most appropriately for the entire team and our affiliated brokers and agents. It is amazing what can be accomplished when a group of professionals “see things differently” and align around a common vision.”

To learn more about United Real Estate, brokerage succession planning, brokerage valuation and sale or franchising opportunities, visit GrowWithUnited.com or call 877-201-7640.

Agents interested in learning about career opportunities with United Real Estate can visit JoinUnitedRealEstate.com or call 877-201-7640.

A Closer Look at United Real Estate

United Real Estate – a division of the United Real Estate Group – was founded with the purpose of offering solutions to the challenges facing agents in the residential real estate brokerage industry. Providing the latest training, marketing and technology tools to both agents and brokers under a 100-percent commission strategy, United Real Estate makes it more profitable for an agent to sell real estate and for real estate brokers to leverage a complete system to better grow a successful, thriving real estate brokerage. Named as a “frontrunner” in the real estate industry in 2013, “part of the next generation of real estate brokers” in 2014 by the Swanepoel TRENDS Report, as well as being listed in the “Power 200 Most Influential” from 2015-2019 by Swanepoel Power 200. United Real Estate has more than 85 offices and over 4,900 agents. Through a worldwide franchise solution, United continues to rapidly expand and was named to the Inc. 5000 fastest-growing private companies four times since 2015 and the 2018 Entrepreneur Franchise 500® – Ranked in Top 100 New Franchises, Top Franchises & Top Brands. Driven by an unwavering commitment to giving back, a pillar of United’s core values and guiding principles, United Real Estate is proud to support and partner with Autism Speaks, the world’s leading autism science and advocacy organization, as United’s charity of choice.

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EZLynx Announces Life Insurance Quoting through Partnership with BackNine Insurance


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EZLynx Connect provides third-party businesses an avenue to distribute their products and services directly within the EZLynx platform.

EZLynx users can now quote 19 insurance carriers for term, final expense, accidental death, universal, indexed and soon to be whole life. Better yet, the quote leads into an online application using DocuSign’s eSignature for a truly end-to-end solution.

BackNine offers a vast portfolio of carriers and products including life insurance policies that don’t require a medical exam, making them an ideal source for agents seeking to complete policies for their clients while they have them on the phone. Agents will also be happy to know they can complete the entire application online.

This new integration leverages the client data already entered in EZLynx, saving valuable time by avoiding needless double-entry of data. Life insurance rates automatically display on the screens agencies already use to quote auto and home, with a quick-link to view additional products, providing agencies with a seamless transition into offering life insurance.

“As agencies look for ways to expand sales opportunities with their existing customer base, life insurance should be an obvious choice,” said EZLynx Product Manager Derek Armentrout. “However, many have been hesitant, either because of a lack of experience or the perceived difficulty of quoting. With this new partnership, EZLynx is breaking down those barriers.”

“Our platform was designed with the P&C agent in mind. The integration through EZLynx aligns with BackNine’s mission to simplify the selling of insurance,” said BackNine Vice President Reid Tattersall. “EZLynx users can now quote 19 insurance carriers for term, final expense, accidental death, universal, indexed and soon to be whole life. Better yet, the quote leads into an online application using DocuSign’s eSignature for a truly end-to-end solution.”

BackNine Insurance is the latest addition to the EZLynx Connect platform. EZLynx Connect provides third-party businesses an avenue to distribute their products and services directly within the EZLynx platform. “We’ve opened the EZLynx framework and invited carriers and vendors to work side-by-side with our technologists to innovate and integrate solutions to better the agency workflow.”

About EZLynx

EZLynx is one of the leading software solutions for independent insurance agencies. In 2003, EZLynx pioneered real-time rating, enabling agents to generate quotes from multiple insurance carriers with a single data entry point. EZLynx has continued to create innovative software solutions that transform every facet of agency life, including agency management, client self-servicing, sales pipeline management, marketing and communications, accounting, eSignature, and more, all available on a unified, one platform solution. Over 20,000 agencies rely on EZLynx to provide more than 4 million home, auto, and package transactions every month. Learn more at ezlynx.com.

About BackNine Insurance

BackNine Insurance is a technology-driven life insurance wholesaler. Founded by Mark Tattersall in 1974, he began offering life insurance with Farmers of Southern California to entertainers, business managers, and high net worth clientele. In 2006, Mark saw an opportunity to take his experience and expertise to help service, coach, and educate other insurance professionals while providing back office support. As an industry leader, BackNine has set out to continue providing topnotch solutions and service to their network of insurance agents. In 2018, BackNine formed a joint venture with iBindiQ, a preeminent firm specializing in affinity and partnership insurance administration to support growth in US insurance distribution markets. EZLynx users will enjoy white glove service with a dedicated team that supports agencies of all sizes, in every state. Learn more at back9ins.com or contact Chris Cooke at (800) 792-8563 or via email at chris@back9ins.com

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FRANdata Forecasts Franchise Industry Growth Expected to Remain Strong Despite Uncertain Economy


“We forecast that most franchise businesses will sustain robust growth in 2020, especially in the personal services, quick service and full-service restaurant segments. Franchising will continue to play a major role as a driver for growth in our economy.”

Leading research and advisory firm FRANdata provided its annual industry forecast for economic growth to the International Franchise Association (IFA) last week. The report predicts the franchise industry will continue to ride the economic boom in 2020.

“We forecast that most franchise businesses will sustain robust growth in 2020, especially in the personal services, quick service and full-service restaurant segments,” Says Darrell Johnson, CEO of FRANdata. “Franchising will continue to play a major role as a driver for growth in our economy.”

Franchise businesses especially influence state economies through job creation, promotion of output, and GDP contribution. According to the report, the states that will see the most franchise establishments and employment growth in 2020 ranked in order are: Texas, Colorado, Arkansas, Florida, Idaho, Tennessee, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Nevada. Overall, franchise business development will continue to increase in the South and West due to growing populations, state-level economic policies and favorable business tax climates.

“The franchise industry continues to pride itself on its positive impacts on communities across America.” Said Robert Cresanti, IFA’s President and CEO. “We are very excited to showcase these opportunities in our annual Economic Outlook Report. Locally-owned franchise are America’s hidden small businesses and this new report demonstrates their impact nationwide and, in every state.”

In order to fully study the total impact of franchising to the economy, FRANdata examined macroeconomic trends and the historical performance of all franchise brands operating in the United States, over a ten-year period and across all major industries. For state level franchising activity, FRANdata analysts calculated each state’s franchise establishments, employment, and output for a 3-year and estimated each state’s contributions to the franchise industry for 2019 and forecasted for 2020.

Access the full report here: https://franchiseeconomy.com/assets/26604.pdf

Access the executive summary here: https://franchiseeconomy.com/assets/26602.pdf

About FRANdata:

FRANdata is the leading independent research and advisory company focusing on those companies that use the franchise business model and their performance. Leveraging the largest database of franchise information in the world, FRANdata provides market insights and actionable intelligence to help their clients make smarter business decisions. FRANdata is proud to be a strategic partner of the International Franchise Association (IFA) and continues to provide research and advisory services to both franchisors and companies who want to supply goods or services to the franchise market. FRANdata is often cited as an expert in such leading media as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and Forbes. Additional information is available on the company’s website, http://www.frandata.com

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ICW Group Announces 2020 Workers’ Compensation Safety Webinar Series


ICW Group’s 2020 Safety Webinar Series starts Thursday, February 20 at 11 a.m. PST with a webinar on safety management.

“Making sure your workers are educated on safety best practices not only prevents injury and saves lives, it also reduces claims, saves money and increases productivity,” said Rick Fineman, VP, Risk Management at ICW Group.

To educate workers’ compensation policyholders on best practices that keep workers safe, ICW Group Insurance Companies, a leading group of property and casualty carriers, announces its 2020 Safety Webinar Series covering a variety of topics including, slips, trips and falls, food worker safety and safety management.

This free series, which includes bi-monthly, 60-minute webinars over the course of the year, will identify a variety of workplace hazards and provide tangible injury-reduction solutions. While the webinars are designed for ICW Group policyholders, anyone can register and take advantage of these learning opportunities. The series kicks off next week on Thursday, Feb 20 at 11 a.m. PST with a session titled Step Up to Safety Management. Interested attendees can register here.

“Making sure your workers are educated on safety best practices not only prevents injury and saves lives, it also reduces claims, saves money and increases productivity,” said Rick Fineman, VP, Risk Management at ICW Group. “The ICW Group Safety Webinar Series is designed to teach businesses actionable ways to improve safety right now and build a culture of safety within their organization.”

Each webinar provides downloadable resources to help extend the lessons learned and are led by ICW Group professional Risk Management Consultants. As part of its ongoing commitment to policyholders, ICW Group updates the content of each year’s webinar series, often including feedback from participants, to deliver meaningful content. This year ICW Group is including new topics such as food worker safety and preventing falls from elevators, ladders and scaffolding along with bringing back its popular supervisor-focused Step Up to Safety Certificate Series.

“The five-part Step Up series covers safety management, investigations, culture and programs, and provides ways to enhance employee engagement and commitment to safety,” Fineman said. “Companies with a highly engaged workforce experience 50 percent fewer accidents. The Step Up series goes way beyond safety best practices and emphasizes how to get your employees on board for the long term.”

Registration is now open for the following webinar topics:

While the final schedule for the second half of the year will be released at a later date, preliminary topics include transitional work programs, safety observations, machine guarding and a popular non-safety-specific topic on preventing workers’ compensation fraud.

Past webinars and resources are available On Demand. To receive alerts when registration opens for future webinars, contact webinars@icwgroup.com.

About ICW Group

Based in San Diego, ICW Group Insurance Companies is the largest privately held insurance company domiciled in California. Quoting more than $3 billion annually, ICW Group represents a group of Property, Auto and Workers’ Compensation insurance carriers, including Insurance Company of the West and Explorer Insurance Company. ICW Group is recognized nationally as an industry leader in helping policyholders achieve fewer and less costly claims, and is committed to meeting the needs of its policyholders and elevating the trusted agents and brokers who advise them. More information is available at http://www.icwgroup.com, http://www.twitter.com/ICWGroup, http://www.linkedin.com/companies/icw-group and http://www.facebook.com/ICWGroup.

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GOintegro announces the results of its 5th Latin American HR Tech Study


Making Employees’ Lives Better

Making Employees’ Lives Better

“The results not only show that Latin American organizations are keeping up with technology advancement, but that HR teams are taking the lead inside their companies to successfully drive Digital Transformation,” said Germán Dyzenchauz, CEO & CO-founder at GOintegro.

More than a thousand HR professionals from companies of all sizes, present mainly in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Peru, and Uruguay, answered an online survey of 19 questions in Q3 2019 about HR Tech trends.

Among its key findings, the 5th HR Tech Study revealed a radical change in HR’s strategic vision. Almost 60% of respondents said the main objective of adopting HR Tech is boosting business growth and expansion. Other aims such as cost reduction, which previously occupied the front of the list, are now considered less important.

Due to the vertiginous nature of technological change, HR teams are now more involved in areas that traditionally were not part of their field. The study revealed that at least 50% of HR professionals feel they participate in the process of Digital Transformation.

“The results not only show that Latin American organizations are keeping up with technology advancement, but that HR teams are taking the lead inside their companies to successfully drive Digital Transformation,” said Germán Dyzenchauz, CEO & CO-founder at GOintegro.

These circumstances set out new demands for HR leaders, who now adopt formal strategies that include tech solutions. In fact, the study revealed a 10 point increase in the existence of HR Tech strategies compared to previous years.

“Even when HR leaders are asked to drive change on the road towards digital transformation and innovation, the study highlights the importance of including the whole labor force. Overcoming cultural resistance in Latin American companies is only possible if all employees are involved in the process of becoming more digital,” said Jose Guerra, Chief Sales & Marketing Officer at GOintegro.

Key survey findings include:

  • HR technologies have been mostly used to simplify (59%) and streamline (49%) HR processes, as well as improving the Employee Experience (48%).
  • The top 3 HR areas where technological solutions were incorporated are: personnel management (64%), recruitment and selection (55%), and internal communication (53%).
  • The top 3 favorite HR tech solutions were: corporate social networks (55%), cloud-based software (50%) and mobile (30%). However, at least one-tenth of respondents use machine learning, chatbots, and artificial intelligence.
  • Boosting employee productivity is the main objective of incorporating HR tech solutions.

Please click here if you wish to learn more about the 5th Latin American HR Tech Study.

About GOintegro

GOintegro is the leading platform for Employee Experience. A collaborator-focused platform to enhance Communications, Recognition and Benefits, promoting Cultural Transformation with the best digital experience.

More than 500 companies, from 100 to 100,000 employees, use GOintegro every day to make employees’ lives better.

For more information please contact:

José Guerra

Chief Sales & Marketing Officer, GOintegro

Cell Phone: +56 9 6616 8188

Email: jose.guerra@gointegro.com

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United Car Care, Inc Logo Gets Logo Rebrand


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UNITED CAR CARE, INC LOGO GETS REBRAND

United Car Care, Inc, a leader in vehicle service contract administration, announced that it has rebranded its corporate logo – a classic design that has been the face of the company for many years. The UCC name stays, but in a proactive push, the logo conversion will keep UCC current, and in a better position within the industry.

On average, companies change or update their brand once every seven years. This modernized facelift will reinforce individuality and give UCC a greater sense of brand unity across the business.

“We created the UCC logo in early 1996,” said Dave Mathews, UCC President & CEO. “We feel 2020 is a visionary year to refresh our website and logo and to reach out to the new social media environment and reflect a refreshing change and enhancement to our company.”

Rory Angold, UCC Executive VP, states the new image is meant to capture Colorado’s geography and mountain feel, along with illustrating a symbolic shield that projects company trust.

As the market evolves, so must United Car Care’s image. A fresh identity helps appeal to potential consumers and their demands. The new look strengthens the company’s connection to the industry.

UCC has always been identifiable through its name and logo. According to Blue Fountain Media, your logo is one of the strongest marketing tools. And just like any marketing campaign, it needs to be revitalized after a certain period of time.

That time is now.

“UCC Celebrates 36 years in business, looking for a bright and prosperous future,” Mathews concludes.

For more information, see UCC’s website, located at http://www.unitedcarcare.com

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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Hodnett Cooper Real Estate announces 2019 Annual Award Winners for the network


Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Hodnett Cooper Real Estate announced several awards for sales performance during 2019 at their February 2020 joint sales meeting. Several agents were honored for their exceptional performance and dedication to the real estate industry.

The Chairman’s Circle Gold Level is awarded to the top two percent of network’s sales professionals. George Skarpalezos, Winnie Skarpalezos, Erin Vaughn, and Pat Cooper were recipients of this award.

The President’s Circle award recognizes the top five percent of sales professionals who realized great sales success. Kelly Bennett, Stephanie Foster Webb, Melinda Laager, and Ann Dempsey were presented with this award.

Leading Edge Society recognizes the top eight percent of the network’s sales professionals. Luke Pigge, Dawn Miller, Len Hoshall, Crystal Akers, Missy Neu, Felder Garner, Nancy Usher, and Katie Brown were recognized for this achievement.

The Honor Society recognizes the network’s top 14% of sales professionals. Keith Dean, Jessica Oswald, Jeanette Pewitt, Vicki Coolidge, Lisa Wilson, Patsy Bryan, Becky Canter, Wanda Greeson, Jill Wright, Ken Haynes, Janice Morgan, Evelyn Murphy, and Sue Nyeste were recipients of this honor.

“Our agents are so committed to the real estate industry…and more importantly….to their clients. It is such an honor to be able to recognize them for their outstanding work,” shares Pat Hodnett Cooper, owner and broker.

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Hodnett Cooper Real Estate, which is independently owned and operated, became a member of the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices brokerage network, operated by HSF Affiliates LLC, in 2017. Since that time, the company and several of its Realtors have earned a host of honors and awards.

About Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Hodnett Cooper Real Estate

Hodnett Cooper Real Estate is a family-owned and operated company with four offices throughout the Golden Isles offering a full range of real estate services including real estate sales, residential rentals, property management and commercial sales. The brokerage is the premier real estate company in southeast coastal Georgia with a professional and diverse team of agents. Visit http://www.BHHSHodnettCooper.com.

About Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, based in Irvine, CA, is a brand-new real estate brokerage network built for a new era in residential real estate. The network, among the few organizations entrusted to use the world-renowned Berkshire Hathaway name, brings to the real estate market a definitive mark of trust, integrity, stability and longevity.

About HSF Affiliates LLC

Irvine, CA-based HSF Affiliates LLC operates Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, Prudential Real Estate and Real Living Real Estate franchise networks. The company is a joint venture of which HomeServices of America, Inc., the nation’s second-largest, full-service residential brokerage firm, is a majority owner. HomeServices of America is an affiliate of world-renowned Berkshire Hathaway Inc.

Contact:

Catherine Maybank

(912) 638-5450

catherine@hcrega.com

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