Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Associate Stuart Duffin awarded CCIM designation


Stuart Duffin, CCIM
NAI Southcoast's Stuart Duffin was awarded the Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation by the CCIM Institute, one of the leading commercial real estate associations in the world. Each designation was awarded on October 12th after examinations held in Phoenix, AZ.  Duffin earned the designation by passing the Institute’s Comprehensive Examination, the final element in the designation process.

The CCIM designation is awarded to commercial real estate professionals upon successful completion of a graduate-level education curriculum and presentation of a portfolio of qualifying industry experience. The curriculum addresses: financial analysis, market analysis, user decision analysis and investment analysis – the cornerstones of commercial investment real estate. CCIMs are recognized experts in commercial real estate brokerage, leasing, asset management, valuation, and investment analysis.

Duffin has worked as an associate for NAI Southcoast since 2008 and specializes in commercial sales and leasing.  To contact him, call 772-286-6292 or email sduffin@naisouthcoast.com.

For more information on NAI Southcoast, go to www.naisouthcoast.com.

Monday, October 24, 2011

Martin County closes on River Cove parcel on Indian River

Comerica Bank sold its 4.7 acre “River Cove” Parcel to Martin County for $900,000. The parcel contains 3.3 acres of upland plus 1.4 acres of submerged land. Comerica and its Broker, Boyd G. Bradfield, Jr., President of NAI Southcoast, were under a great deal of pressure from three buyers who wanted the property for restaurant use. However, Comerica’s Vice President, John Regan, flew in from Detroit to visit the site and envisioned the property being purchased for public use. He resisted the advances from all three buyers and stayed the course with the process necessary to deal with the County. The purchase had a great deal of public support including the Florida Oceanographic Society, Environmental Studies Center, the Treasured Land Foundation and many members of the community. Martin County Commissioners could also see the vision and voted to purchase the property for residents and visitors to enjoy.