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Chicago, IL – CORFAC International is pleased to welcome three new firms to our member affiliate network to kick off the new year. The network has added more than a dozen new firms worldwide during the past 18 months.
Berger Commercial/CORFAC International – Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Originally founded by Lloyd Berger in 1998 as a commercial property management services firm, Berger Commercial/CORFAC International has since grown to become one of South Florida's largest independently owned real estate services companies. Berger Commercial provides sophisticated third-party brokerage services for tenants and landlords, investment service for buyers and sellers, property management and receivership services.
Based in Ft. Lauderdale, Berger Commercial has 13 brokerage professionals that specialize in the office, industrial and retail property sectors. In addition to leasing services, the firm is an active investment advisor and generates approximately 40 percent of its transaction volume in commercial property and land sales.
Berger is the President of the company and will be the firm's primary point of contact for principals in the CORFAC network. He can be reached at (954) 358-0900 or lberger@bergercommercial.com.Bridgemer/CORFAC International – Switzerland
Based in Zurich, Switzerland, Bridgemer/CORFAC International focuses on sustainable real
asset investment and providing full-service asset management for domestic and international owners. The firm represents institutional and private investors and serves two primary markets, Switzerland and Canada. Bridgemer's principal Daniel Shindleman, CCIM, MRICS, has dual nationality, Swiss and Canadian. His brothers, Robert and Sandy Shindleman, run Shindico/CORFAC International in Winnipeg, Canada."Joining CORFAC International adds another dimension to the support and advice that Bridgemer can provide to its clientele. Real estate is a local business that benefits from global investment know-how. Having CORFAC affiliate 'eyes and ears' on the ground in relevant markets allows us to learn from other markets globally and exchange ideas to serve our clients with top, best-in-class, investment and management services," said Shindleman.
Shindleman can be reached at or daniel.shindleman@bridgemer.com.
Spire Property Broking Ltd./CORFAC International – South Africa
With offices in Cape Town, Umhlanga and Johannesburg, Spire Property Broking/CORFAC International provides brokerage services to landlords, tenants and investors throughout South Africa. Corporate real estate, property asset management, property management and title services are also offered.
Led by Chief Executive Officer Gregg Huntingford, Spire takes a holistic, strategic view on properties and their management. They are one of the original members of the Green Building Council SA and founding pioneer of the Green Building Movement in South Africa, a sustainable solutions practice for property owners, operators and investors."At Spire we've always prided ourselves on being a client-focused company where the CEO is as available as anyone in the organization and where the culture is one of inclusion, service excellence and building long-term relationships. CORFAC's professionalism, incredible track record, cutting-edge business practices and welcoming attitude made them the obvious choice for us at Spire. We are so excited about this new partnership and about putting South Africa on the CORFAC map," said Huntingford.
Brad Rosmarin, Managing Director of Brokerage in the Cape Town office, will be the firm's primary point of contact for CORFAC's principals. Rosmarin can be reached at +27216854020 or bradr@spire.co.za.
Chicago, IL (December 08, 2016) – CORFAC International President John Homsher, CCIM, announced the 2017 Officers and Leadership Team for CORFAC International, which will be led by in-coming President G. Raymond (Ray) Lyons, CCIM, MRICS, SIOR, with Thomas L. Johnson Realty/CORFAC International.
CORFAC International (www.corfac.com) is a membership-based affiliation of independent and entrepreneurial commercial real estate services firms with over 80 offices throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia-Pacific. Officers serve one-year terms in their respective positions.
Homsher is a principal with Podolsky|Circle CORFAC International. Lyons is based in Toronto, Canada. He previously served on CORFAC’s Executive Committee as vice president, treasurer and secretary.
“John Homsher has been an exceptional steward of our association and network during his tenure, during which we have continually attracted new U.S. and international membership as well as hosted two outstanding conferences in New Orleans (in spring) and more recently the Fall Summit here in Toronto,” said Ray Lyons.
In fact in the recent 20 months, CORFAC (Corporate Facility Advisors) has added new affiliates in Austin, Baltimore, Philadelphia, Las Vegas, San Diego, Rochester, Mexico, Spain, Greece, France and South Korea.
“I’m proud of what we’ve been able to do together this year in terms of strengthening CORFAC, unifying the leadership team, adding sponsors to our conference series and members in numerous and strategic locations domestically and abroad. I am 100 percent confident that Ray Lyons and the rest of the leadership team will capably guide us forward in 2017 and subsequent years,” said out-going President John Homsher.
2017 CORFAC International Executive Committee
About CORFAC International
CORFAC International is comprised of privately held entrepreneurial firms with expertise in office, industrial and retail properties, tenant and landlord representation, investment sales, multifamily, self-storage, acquisitions and dispositions, property management and corporate services. CORFAC has more than 80 offices throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia and in 2016 was recognized as a top 20 Commercial Real Estate Brokerage Services firm by the National Real Estate Investor. Founded in 1989, CORFAC firms completed more than 11,000 lease and sales transactions in 2015 totaling 500 million square feet of space valued in excess of $8.5 billion. For more information on the CORFAC network, call the Chicago headquarters at 224.257.4400 or visit www.corfac.com.
Chicago, IL (October 3, 2016) – John R. Homsher, CCIM, 2016 CORFAC International President, is proud to announce Patterson-Woods Commercial Properties/CORFAC International was recently recognized as a 2016 Standards of Excellence Award Winner. The Fourth Annual CORFAC International Standards of Excellence Awards were bestowed during a ceremony on September 23, 2016, at the organization’s Fall Summit in Toronto, Canada.
The Standards of Excellence Awards recognize CORFAC firms that exceed industry standards and operate with the CORFAC Core Values, Mission, and Vision in mind. The winning firms are the CORFAC affiliates who participate at the top-most levels in the CORFAC network, are recognized in the industry for their excellence and leadership and consistently represent the CORFAC brand.
CORFAC International recognized 15 firms with Standards of Excellence Awards this year.
About Patterson-Woods Commercial Properties/CORFAC International:
Patterson-Woods Commercial Properties/CORFAC International is a leading commercial real estate services firm specializing in the Mid-Atlantic commercial property markets. We have been providing the most complete selection of commercial real estate services to the communities of Delaware, Maryland and Pennsylvania for over 50 years. Patterson-Woods Commercial Properties is a second generation company well known for facilitating solutions to the needs of the business community and developers of real property. For more information on Patterson-Woods/CORFAC International, contact the company's Wilmington, Delaware headquarters at 302-622-3500 or visit www.pattersonwoods.com
About CORFAC International
CORFAC International is comprised of privately held entrepreneurial firms with expertise in office, industrial and retail properties, tenant and landlord representation, investment sales, multifamily, self-storage, acquisitions and dispositions, property management and corporate services. CORFAC has more than 80 offices throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia and in 2016 was recognized as a top 20 Commercial Real Estate Brokerage Services firm by the National Real Estate Investor. Founded in 1989, CORFAC firms completed more than 11,000 lease and sales transactions in 2015 totaling 500 million square feet of space valued in excess of $8.5 billion. For more information on the CORFAC network, call the Chicago headquarters at 224.257.4400 or visit www.corfac.com
Wilmington, DE (October 4, 2016) – Greg Ellis, CCIM, and Joseph Latina, Principals at Patterson-Woods Commercial Properties/CORFAC International, recently attended the CORFAC International 2016 Fall Summit in Toronto, Canada.
Latina, a CORFAC Executive Board member, was reelected to his position for the 2016-2017 term. He was originally elected as a member of the Executive Committee in 2015. He contributes to overseeing all other committees and boards and votes on business, policies, and budget related issues.
Both Latina and Ellis served as panelists at the converence in two of the breakout sessions – "Best Practices in Technology" and "Successful Firm Succession Planning," respectively. 
Patterson-Woods also received a Platinum Award for Standards of Excellence for the third consecutive year. This award recognizes CORFAC firms who exceed industry standards and operate with the CORFAC core values, mission, and vision in mind.
CORFAC International, a global company comprised of privately held entrepreneurial firms with expertise in real estate leasing, investment sales, acquisitions, dispositions, property management, and corporate services, organizes a Fall and Spring summit annually, hositng both domestic and international members of the organization.
In addition to the conference meetings, members participated in several local networking activities, including dinner at the Hockey Hall of FAme and lunch at the Royal Ontario Musuem.
Patterson-Woods has been a member of CORFAC International since 2003.
About Patterson-Woods Commercial Properties/CORFAC International:
Patterson-Woods Commercial Properties/CORFAC International is a leading commercial real estate services firm specializing in the Mid-Atlantic commercial property markets. We have been providing the most complete selection of commercial real esate services to the communities of Delaware, Maryland and Pennsylvania for over 50 years. Patterson-Woods Commercial Properties is a second generation company well known for facilitating solutions to the needs of the business community and developers of real property. For more information on Patterson-Woods/CORFAC International, contact the company's Wilmington, Delaware headquarters at 302-622-3500 or visit www.pattersonwoods.com
About CORFAC International
CORFAC International is comprised of privately held entrepreneurial firms with expertise in office, industrial and retail properties, tenant and landlord representation, investment sales, multifamily, self-storage, acquisitions and dispositions, property management and corporate services. CORFAC has more than 80 offices throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia and in 2016 was recognized as a top 20 Commercial Real Estate Brokerage Services firm by the National Real Estate Investor. Founded in 1989, CORFAC firms completed more than 11,000 lease and sale transactions in 2015, totaling 500 million square feet of space valued in excess of 8.5 billion. For more information on the CORFAC network, call the Chicago headquarters at 224.257.4400 or visit www.corfac.com
Wilmington, DE (March 7, 2016) – Greg Ellis, CCIM, and Joseph Latina, Principals at Patterson-Woods Commercial Properties/CORFAC International, recently attended the CORFAC International 2016 Spring Summit in New Orleans, LA.
CORFAC, a global company comprised of privately held entrepreneurial firms with expertise in real estate leasing, investment sales, acquisitions, dispositions, property management, and corporate services, organizes a Fall and Spring summit annually. The Spring summit took place from February 24 through February 26 and hosted both domestic and international members of the organization.
Participants took place in networking activities such as Mardi Gras and Garden District walking tours, as well as attended panels discussing professional development topics including emerging real estate trends and best practices in CRE technology.
Joseph Latina, Principal at Patterson-Woods Commercial Properties/CORFAC International, has been elected as an At-Large Elected Member of the Executive Committee at CORFAC International, an organization comprised of privately held entrepreneurial firms with expertise in office, industrial and retail real estate leasing and investment sales, multifamily property acquisitions and dispositions, property management and corporate services.
Latina was elected at the CORFAC Fall Summit in Minneapolis, MN in September 2015. As a member of the Executive Committee, he will contribute to overseeing all other committees and boards, vote on business, policy and budget related issues, and everything CORFAC related.
Latina specializes in retail and investment commercial real estate with a strong emphasis in the food and beverage sector. He has been named several times to the “Dozens” National Sales Award, which includes the top 5% of producing brokers nationwide. He has been awarded Delaware Today Magazine’s Five Star Real Estate Award for Customer Service every year consecutively since 2010. In addition to being a member of the Executive Committee, Latina is an active participant in CORFAC’s Retail Services Group.
About Patterson-Woods Commercial Properties/CORFAC International:
Patterson-Woods Commercial Properties/CORFAC International is a leading commercial real estate services firm specializing in the Mid-Atlantic commercial property markets. We have been providing the most complete selection of commercial real estate services to the communities of Delaware, Maryland and Pennsylvania for over 40 years. Patterson-Woods Commercial Properties is a second generation company well known for facilitating solutions to the needs of the business community and developers of real property. For more information on Patterson-Woods/CORFAC International, contact the company's Wilmington, Delaware headquarters at 302-622-3500 or visit www.pattersonwoods.com
About CORFAC International
CORFAC International (Corporate Facility Advisors) is comprised of privately held entrepreneurial firms with expertise in office, industrial and retail real estate leasing and investment sales, multifamily property acquisitions and dispositions, property management and corporate services. In association with global affiliates, CORFAC International offers commercial real estate services with market reach in 48 countries worldwide. Founded in 1989, CORFAC firms completed more than 10,000 lease and sales transactions totaling approximately 400 million square feet of space valued in excess of $7.4 billion in 2014. For more information on the CORFAC network, visit www.corfac.com
Wilmington, DE (September 23, 2015) – Duncan Patterson, President, Greg Ellis, CCIM and Joseph Latina, all Principals at Patterson-Woods Commercial Properties/CORFAC International, recently attended the CORFAC International 2015 Fall Summit in Minneapolis.
CORFAC, a global company comprised of privately held entrepreneurial firms with expertise in real estate leasing, investment sales, acquisitions, dispositions, property management, and corporate services, organizes a Fall and Spring summit annually. The Fall summit took place from September 9th through September 12th and hosted both domestic and International members of the organization.
Patterson-Woods has been a member of CORFAC International for over twelve years. During the Fall summit, the company was awarded with a Platinum CORFAC International Award, reflecting the company’s commitment to CORFAC branding and participation, for the third consecutive year.
In addition to networking activities like a Segway tour of Downtown Minneapolis and golf at Rush Creek, the Summit held panels discussing a variety of topics including technology in the commercial real estate industry, cultivating millennial and “next-gen” brokers, and international networking.
About Patterson-Woods Commercial Properties/CORFAC International:
Patterson-Woods Commercial Properties/CORFAC International is a leading commercial real estate services firm specializing in the Mid-Atlantic commercial property markets. We have been providing the most complete selection of commercial real estate services to the communities of Delaware, Maryland and Pennsylvania for over 40 years. Patterson-Woods Commercial Properties is a second generation company well known for facilitating solutions to the needs of the business community and developers of real property. For more information on Patterson-Woods/CORFAC International, contact the company's Wilmington, Delaware headquarters at 302-622-3500 or visit www.pattersonwoods.com
About CORFAC International
CORFAC International (Corporate Facility Advisors) is comprised of privately held entrepreneurial firms with expertise in office, industrial and retail real estate leasing and investment sales, multifamily property acquisitions and dispositions, property management and corporate services. In association with global affiliates, CORFAC International offers commercial real estate services with market reach in 48 countries worldwide. Founded in 1989, CORFAC firms completed more than 10,000 lease and sales transactions totaling approximately 400 million square feet of space valued in excess of $7.4 billion in 2014. For more information on the CORFAC network, visit www.corfac.com
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Media Contact: Gary Marsh (415) 453-7045 or gary@marshmarketing.com
CORFAC International Heats Up Miami with its Spring Conference Highlighting Technology, the Economy, Best Practices and Relationships
CORFAC International press contact: Gary Marsh: (415) 453-7045; gary@marshmarketing.com
Chicago, IL (March 16, 2015) –CORFAC International President Scott Savacool, CCIM, SIOR, announced that the commercial real estate association’s Spring Conference in Miami March 4-7 was a resounding success with solid networking and relationship-building, excellent technology workshops, best practice sessions, guest speakers and an awards program honoring the top joint transactions from 2014.
Keynote Speaker Lawrence Yun, Ph.D., from the National Association of REALTORS®, had numerous nuggets of useful information such as the prediction that fixed-rate residential mortgages would rise to about 6% by 2016 and that inflationary pressure is coming from rising apartment rents – 3.5% to 4% annually, which is ahead of the Fed’s inflation target of 2% to 2.5% for the overall economy. Dr. Yun also forecast that oil will hover in the $60s a barrel longer than most economists are predicting – for 3-5 years (with dips in the $50s and surges in the $70s, but mostly staying in the $60s range for the foreseeable future).
Technology Highlights:
Best Practices workshops:
Duncan Patterson, CCIM, a founder of Patterson Woods/CORFAC International in Wilmington, DE, has developed a core expertise helping longtime owners of commercial property unwind their investments and presented “Alternative Disposition Strategies using Charitable Giving.”
Sandy Shindleman, CCIM, FRICS, SIOR with Shindico/CORFAC International in Winnipeg presented on “How to Succeed in Business.” Sandy’s story was about how he and his brother started from modest beginnings and built their careers to the point that they are not only one of the more successful brokerage businesses in central Canada, but they have built a portfolio of about 8 million square feet of commercial retail and office properties that they own and operate in their market.
International Committee update: CORFAC welcomed a new affiliate from France (BG Carré/CORFAC International) while the approximate 100 attendees also heard about market conditions in Mexico, Colombia and London from existing affiliates. Miguel Cavazos, CCIM, SIOR, from Mexico (Citius Capital/CORFAC International), said that more than half of his firm’s business is now is coming from Japan.
Guest Speaker Rob Richter from South Florida-based Flagler Global Logistics presented the colorful history of Henry Flagler’s railroad construction and hotel development activities that essentially “opened” Florida to the East Coast over 100 years ago. Richter also discussed the company’s expansion and future growth plans in Panama and select markets in Latin America. Flagler is a wholly owned subsidiary of Florida East Coast Industries Inc., which in turn is owned by Fortress Investment Group (NYSE: FIG).
At the awards function on Friday night, brothers Mason and Jason Capitani were recognized for their firm’s 50th anniversary (L. Mason Capitani/CORFAC International, based in Troy, MI), as was Mike Boyd, principal and founder of the Houston, TX firm, Boyd Commercial/CORFAC International. Boyd won the Texas Association of REALTORS® William C. Jennings Award for the Most Outstanding Real Estate Transaction in Texas in 2014 for a deal he did representing The Detering Company in a corporate headquarters relocation and expansion. In addition, Steve Podolsky, SIOR, of PodolskyICircle /CORFAC International in Chicago will be honored for his longtime leadership involvement and named a Director for Life of the Jewish Council for Youth Services organization on May 16, 2015.
2014 CORFAC “COR$TARS” Referral Awards
Top Industrial Award (by dollar volume)
Largest Industrial Award (by size)
Top Office Award (by size and dollar value)
Top Retail Award (by size and dollar volume)
Top Referring Broker
Top Referring Firm
About CORFAC International
In association with global affiliates, CORFAC International offers commercial real estate services with market reach in 48 countries worldwide. Founded in 1989, CORFAC firms completed more than 10,000 lease and sales transactions totaling approximately 400 million square feet of space valued in excess of $7.4 billion in 2014. For more information on the CORFAC network, call 224.257.4400 or visit www.corfac.com.
Falls Church, VA (September 12, 2014) – Scott Savacool, SIOR, CCIM, 2014 CORFAC Vice President and Chair of the Standards of Excellence Committee, is proud to announce Patterson-Woods Commercial Properties/CORFAC International as a 2014 Platinum Award Winner. The Second Annual CORFAC International Standards of Excellence Awards were handed out during a ceremony on September 5, 2014 at the CORFAC International 2014 Fall Summit in Chicago, IL.
This award recognizes CORFAC firms that exceed industry standards and operate with the CORFAC Core Values, Mission, and Vision in mind. The winning firms are the CORFAC affiliates who participate the most in the CORFAC network, are recognized in the industry for their excellence and leadership, and consistently represent the CORFAC brand.
“We are extremely happy to receive a platinum award two years in a row,” stated Patterson-Woods’ Managing Partner, Greg Ellis, adding “We are committed to meeting the CORFAC Standards of Excellence year after year.”
CORFAC International recognized twenty firms in three categories: Platinum, Gold, and Silver. Patterson-Woods was one of seven firms to win the 2014 Platinum Award.
About Patterson-Woods/CORFAC International
Patterson-Woods Commercial Properties / CORFAC International is a leading commercial real estate services firm specializing in the Mid-Atlantic commercial property markets. We have been providing the most complete selection of commercial real estate services to the communities of Delaware, Maryland and Pennsylvania for over 40 years. Patterson-Woods Commercial Properties is a second generation company well known for facilitating solutions to the needs of the business community and developers of real property. For more information on Patterson-Woods/CORFAC International, contact the company’s Wilmington, Delaware headquarters at 302-622-3500 or visit www.pattersonwoods.com.
About CORFAC International
CORFAC International (Corporate Facility Advisors) is comprised of privately held entrepreneurial firms with expertise in office, industrial and retail real estate leasing and investment sales, multifamily property acquisitions and dispositions, property management and corporate services. In association with FIABCI (the International Real Estate Federation) and global affiliates, CORFAC International offers commercial real estate services with market reach in 65 countries worldwide. In recent years, CORFAC firms have averaged over 9600 completed transactions annually totaling more than 513 million square feet worth an excess of $5.95 billion for their customers. For more information on the CORFAC network, contact 703.532.6160 or visit www.corfac.com.
CORFAC Media Contact: Gary Marsh (415) 453-7045 or gary@marshmarketing.com
Patterson-Woods Media Contact: Allison Terranova (302) 622-3506 or terranova@pattersonwoods.com
Wilmington, DE (September 12, 2014) – Greg Ellis, CCIM and Bart Mackey, both Partners at Patterson-Woods Commercial Properties/CORFAC International, recently attended the CORFAC 2014 Fall Summit in Chicago.
CORFAC, a global company comprised of privately held entrepreneurial firms, organizes a Fall and Spring summit annually. The fall summit took place from September 6th through September 10th and hosted both domestic and International members of the organization.
Patterson-Woods has been a member of CORFAC for over five years. During the fall summit, the company was awarded with a Platinum CORFAC International Award, reflecting the company’s commitment to CORFAC branding and participation.
In addition to networking activities like biking through Chicago and dinner on the waterfront, the Summit held panels discussing the topics of technology in the commercial real estate industry, professional and affiliation development, and broker training.
For more information about CORFAC, visit www.corfac.com
About Patterson-Woods/CORFAC International
Patterson-Woods Commercial Properties / CORFAC International is a leading commercial real estate services firm specializing in the Mid-Atlantic commercial property markets. We have been providing the most complete selection of commercial real estate services to the communities of Delaware, Maryland and Pennsylvania for over 40 years. Patterson-Woods Commercial Properties is a second generation company well known for facilitating solutions to the needs of the business community and developers of real property. For more information on Patterson-Woods/CORFAC International, contact the company’s Wilmington, Delaware headquarters at 302-622-3500 or visit www.pattersonwoods.com.
About CORFAC International
CORFAC International (Corporate Facility Advisors) is comprised of privately held entrepreneurial firms with expertise in office, industrial and retail real estate leasing and investment sales, multifamily property acquisitions and dispositions, property management and corporate services. In association with FIABCI (the International Real Estate Federation) and global affiliates, CORFAC International offers commercial real estate services with market reach in 65 countries worldwide. In recent years, CORFAC firms have averaged over 9600 completed transactions annually totaling more than 513 million square feet worth an excess of $5.95 billion for their customers. For more information on the CORFAC network, contact 703.532.6160 or visit www.corfac.com.
CORFAC Media Contact: Gary Marsh (415) 453-7045 or gary@marshmarketing.com
Patterson-Woods Media Contact: Allison Terranova (302) 622-3506 or terranova@pattersonwoods.com
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