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Clarksville, TN: Crye-Leike Real Estate Services Clarksville- St. Bethlehem is proud to announce they have partnered up with local soup kitchen, Loaves & Fishes, to support their 6thannual "Jingle Bells Food Drive." Starting September 1st until the beginning of November 5th, Crye-Leike will be accepting donations of canned, bottled, or boxed food goods at their office located at 2512 Wilma Rudolph Blvd. "Every year our office chooses a local charity to support for the holiday season," said Glenda Gardner, Crye-Leike office administrator. "This year again we are honored to help support such a wonderful organization that will contribute to feeding so many families in need." The collection of food items will be donated directly to Loaves & Fishes, an organization that is responsible for feeding over 200 individuals and families, six days a week, in the Clarksville community. Additionally, they serve as a food distribution center for other local churches and agencies that feed the needy. The Crye-Leike team of employees and realtors will be working hard the next nine weeks to collect food donations. They will also accept donations of paper goods and cleaning supplies such as paper towels, napkins, and cups, laundry detergent, dish soup, and liquid hand soap. Every donation made will be given to Loaves & Fishes to help continue their support of feeding those in need. "Through the collection of donations made by the publics generosity, we are hopeful that we can make a difference in the lives of many," said Gardner. This will be Crye-Leikes second time teaming up with the organization. To make a donation, drop off charitable items at Crye-Leike Real Estate Services, 2512 Wilma Rudolph Blvd. Clarksville, TN 37040,Weekdays 8:30 a.m-5 p.m. Questions or concerns, contact Glenda Gardner at (931)647-3400, or email gardnerg@crye-leike.com. ABOUT CRYE-LEIKE: Crye-Leike Real Estate Services (www.crye-leike.com), a full service real estate company for over 40 years, is ranked as the third largest independently-owned real estate firm in the nation and the largest serving Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi and the Mid-South. Crye-Leike has more than 3,200 sales associates, 800 employees and 128 company-owned and franchise offices spread across nine states. It generated $6.5 billion in sales volume and 32,583 closed transaction sides corporate wide in 2017 its biggest year ever - and is on track to achieve the companys goal of $6.8 billion in sales volume this year.    

Children in the care of Youth Villages throughout Middle Tennessee will be going back to school in style thanks to Crye-Leike Realtors! This year we broke records with472 backpacks donated to Youth Villages. Over the past several years, Crye-Leike associates have donated thousands of backpacks and thousands of dollars of school supplies to Youth Villages. The company's agents are always excited to buy the newest cool school supplies that they imagine will bring a smile to the face of a child in need. More About Youth Villages - Youth Villages is a private nonprofit organization that serves emotionally and behaviorally troubled children and their families. Its mission is to help children and families live successfully. Youth Villages strives to provide intensive family restoration for kids and parents. Their goal is to ensure that each child has a functioning family, and a safe, permanent home rather than spending their childhood shifted from foster home to foster home. Today in America, more than 600,000 boys and girls are being raised by the state. Youth Villages helps more than 18,000 children and families each year from more than 20 states. For more information about Youth Villages visit http://www.youthvillages.org/

Cabot, AR: Crye-Leike Real Estate Services is proud to recognize Executive Broker Jenny Merritt of Crye-Leike Cabot for her recent participation as a guest speaker at the Cancer Survivor Retreat in Lakeview, Arkansas. The week of March 23rd, Merritt joined Mission Director of Susan G. Komen, Arkansas Affiliate Karolyn Taylor, in fellowship with other breast cancer survivors and current patients for a weekend Cancer Survivor Retreat. During the retreat, Merritt shared her cancer story with guests and offered valuable information to help navigate and comfort those currently battling this deadly disease. An ambassador for the Susan G. Komen foundation, Merritt is often asked to share her story from the patient/survivor perspective in hopes to inspire, encourage, and provide valuable insight and information to those currently diagnosed with breast cancer. "On June 19, 2014 I was diagnosed with Invasive Ductile Carcinoma. I had a double mastectomy a few weeks later and then went through three different types of Chemotherapy followed by nine reconstructive surgeries," said Merritt. "In 2016, my only sister passed away from Spindle Cell Carcinoma which had metastasized in her lungs. So, I take the fight against cancer very personally and it's very important to me that I can help patients and survivors in any way that I can." A licensed Realtor for almost 20 years, Merritt admits she has always had a passion to help others. "Ive had the opportunity to help clients with their real estate needs for almost two decades," said Merritt. "Whether it's helping someone find their dream home or offering words of encouragement to someone battling cancer, I have the heart and drive to help people, it is my passion." Executive Broker Jenny Merritt with Brad Merritt, her husband and second half of their real estate team, the Merritt Group. Merritt's work as a Susan G. Komen Ambassador has allowed her many opportunities to share her story and stay actively involved with a cause so close to her heart. She recently modeled for the Annual Runway for the Cure in Little Rock, Arkansas and walked in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. "Jenny's drive, perseverance, and dedication to not only her real estate career, but life, despite all odds stacked against her, is an example to us all here at Crye-Leike that we should never give up and lose hope," said Harold Crye, CEO of Crye-Leike. "I am proud to have Jenny as part of our Crye-Leike family." Executive Broker Jenny Merritt is affiliated with Crye-Leike Cabot located at 2089 W Main St. in Cabot, Arkansas. ABOUT CRYE-LEIKE: Crye-Leike Real Estate Services (www.crye-leike.com), a full service real estate company for over 40 years, is ranked as the third largest independently-owned real estate firm in the nation and the largest serving Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi and the Mid-South. Crye-Leike has more than 3,200 sales associates, 800 employees and 128 company-owned and franchise offices spread across nine states. It generated $6.5 billion in sales volume and 32,583 closed transaction sides corporate wide in 2017 its biggest year ever - and is on track to achieve the company's goal of $6.8 billion in sales volume this year.

Siloam Springs, AR: Crye-Leike Real Estate Services is proud to recognize The Silvey-Welch Team of Crye-Leikes Siloam Springs for their recent sponsorship of a breast cancer awareness high school softball game in their community. On April 3rd, the real estate duo sponsored their local high school girls softball team, the Gentry Pioneers, as they battled the Greenland Pirates at Gentry High School softball field. Their sponsorship enabled BOTH teams to purchase special jerseys for the evenings event. The game was no ordinary softball match; the entirety of the night was dedicated to breast cancer survivors, current fighters, and those who have lost their lives or a loved one to breast cancer. With the theme No One Fights Alone the night was dedicated to bringing awareness to a disease that is not only life-altering but deadly. Breast cancer survivors were invited to attend and as each player was announced, they were asked to walk with them onto the field. Players, coaches, and survivors joined hands for a moment of silence for those who had lost their battle with breast cancer before the games began. Each player wore a jersey purchased by the Silvey-Welch Team that displayed various shades of pink to reflect that of the Susan G. Komen breast cancer organization. Girl's High School Softball teams the Gentry Pioneers and Greenland Pirates, along with their coaches and team staff members Throughout the evening, attendees, survivors, and team members were welcomed to hot dogs, chips, desserts, and cold beverages provided by the mothers of the players. While the break took place, those in attendance were given information about important breast cancer statistics and facts. The players were given markers and were encouraged to obtain autographs from the survivors as a way to honor them and provoke conversation. "Having witnessed the affects that breast cancer can have on an individual and their family, I realize the importance of bringing education to young women so they will not be afraid should themselves or a loved one be stricken with this awful disease," said Jennifer Welch of Crye-Leikes Silvey-Welch Team. "Melanie Silvey and I were honored to sponsor this event and bring awareness to the community." Realtors Jennifer Welch and Melanie Silvey are affiliated with Crye-Leike Siloam Springs located at 801 HWY 412 W Suite A, they may be reached at (479) 238-0442 or https://silveywelchteam.crye-leike.com/. ABOUT CRYE-LEIKE: Crye-Leike Real Estate Services (www.crye-leike.com), a full service real estate company for over 40 years, is ranked as the fifth largest independently-owned real estate firm in the nation and the largest serving Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi and the Mid-South. Crye-Leike has more than 3,200 sales associates, 800 employees and 128 company-owned and franchise offices spread across nine states. It generated $6.5 billion in sales volume and 32,583 closed transaction sides corporate wide in 2017 its biggest year ever - and is on track to achieve the companys goal of $6.8 billion in sales volume this year.

Murfreesboro, TN: Crye-Leike of Murfreesboro, Realty Title, and iServe Residential Lending will be hosting their 3rd Annual Free Shredding Event on Saturday, April 28th from 10-1 p.m. The three hour event is open to the public and will take place at Crye-Leikes Murfreesboro branch office located at 1139 N.W. Broad St., Suite 100. "We are thrilled to sponsor a free shredding event to the community for the third time," said Realtor Karen Pfluge of Crye-Leike. "Working in real estate we are sensitive to the amount of paperwork that can pile up throughout the years, specifically for homeowners. With tax season coming to an end, this is the perfect time for people to gather up unwanted documents and take advantage of this free service." With the help of a professional shredding company, the free service will be available but limited to 20 banker boxes per person. Stapled documents do not need to be separated. Documents will be securely hauled away and shredded. Free morning and afternoon edible treats will be provided to the first 200 people to arrive at the event. "Many people hang on to old documents that they dont need anymore," said Shawna Hulse of Realty Title. "Over time those documents can pile up and slowly collect dust and clutter, but, we want to eliminate that burden and offer a service to the community that is quick, secure, and FREE." For more information about the free shredding event, contact Crye-Leike Real Estate Services at (615) 895-9518 or Realty Title at (615)890-8882. ABOUT CRYE-LEIKE: Crye-Leike Real Estate Services (www.crye-leike.com), a full service real estate company for over 40 years, is ranked as the fifth largest independently-owned real estate firm in the nation and the largest serving Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi and the Mid-South. Crye-Leike has more than 3,200 sales associates, 800 employees and 128 company-owned and franchise offices spread across nine states. It generated $6.5 billion in sales volume and 32,583 closed transaction sides corporate wide in 2017 its biggest year ever - and is on track to achieve the companys goal of $6.8 billion in sales volume this year.

Ooltewah, TN: Crye-Leike Realtor Donna Darnes and Community Mortgage Branch Manager Rebecca Pool will be joining forces on Tuesday April 3rd to host a free home buyers seminar for the public. The event will start at 6:30 p.m. at Crye-Leikes Ooltewah office located at 5913 Main St., Ste. 107. Together, Darnes and Pool will be providing an array of information about the home buying process and answering questions from attendees, light refreshments will be provided during the event. "We are thrilled to offer our services to the public with this free home buying seminar," said Darnes, a Multi-Million Dollar Producer with over 12 years real estate experience. "Our hope is that we can provide valuable insight about every step involved with the home buying process and lend a peace of mind for those interested in buying a home." "This seminar is perfect for anyone thinking of purchasing a new home but may know not where to start," said Pool. "Owning a home is a dream for many but it doesnt have to just be a dream, we want to share our knowledge from years of experience in real estate and the mortgage industry to help others turn that dream into a reality." For further information about the free home buying seminar contact Realtor Donna Darnes at (423)544-1906, or by email at donna.darnes@crye-leike.com. Community Mortgage Branch Manager Rebecca Pool may also be reached at (423)304-1020 or Rebecca.pool@communitymtg.com. ABOUT CRYE-LEIKE: Crye-Leike Real Estate Services (www.crye-leike.com), a full service real estate company for over 40 years, is ranked as the fifth largest independently-owned real estate firm in the nation and the largest serving Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi and the Mid-South. Crye-Leike has more than 3,200 sales associates, 800 employees and 128 company-owned and franchise offices spread across nine states. It generated $6.5 billion in sales volume and 32,583 closed transaction sides corporate wide in 2017 its biggest year ever - and is on track to achieve the companys goal of $6.8 billion in sales volume this year.

Gallatin, TN: "Calling all coffee lovers!" Crye-Leike Realtor Alexandra Trovillion will be hosting "Coffee with a Realtor" event on Saturday, April 7th from 9 to 11am. The event will be held at Umbra Coffee on the square in downtown Gallatin. This event was created by Trovillion with intentions of bringing potential homebuyers and sellers from the community to enjoy a free cup of coffee while getting to know a local real estate agent and ask any questions they may have about buying and selling a home. Additionally, Trovillion will be bringing her loan partner, Chris Vest of The Mortgage Firm, to the caffeine-fueled event to answer any mortgage related questions. "Who doesnt love a free cup of coffee?" said Trovillion. "I really wanted a way to connect with the community in an environment where people would feel comfortable, relaxed, and free to ask all the questions they want to gain a better understanding of how the real estate process works." Trovillion, a LeadingRE Relocation Specialist and member of the National and Sumner Association of REALTORS, serves out of Crye-Leikes Hendersonville branch located at 383 Johnny Cash Pkwy. She has been serving the real estate needs of homebuyers and sellers in Sumner, Robertson, Wilson, Macon, and Trousdale counties. For further information about real estate in and around Hendersonville, TN., or the Coffee with a Realtor event contact Realtor Alexandra Trovillion at (615)495-3977, or by email at Alex@AlexDeannaProperties.com. You may check out her website at www.AlexDeanneProperties.com. ABOUT CRYE-LEIKE: Crye-Leike Real Estate Services (www.crye-leike.com), a full service real estate company for over 40 years, is ranked as the fifth largest independently-owned real estate firm in the nation and the largest serving Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi and the Mid-South. Crye-Leike has more than 3,200 sales associates, 800 employees and 128 company-owned and franchise offices spread across nine states. It generated $6.5 billion in sales volume and 32,583 closed transaction sides corporate wide in 2017 its biggest year ever - and is on track to achieve the companys goal of $6.8 billion in sales volume this year.

Memphis, TN: Crye-Leike Real Estate Services is proud to recognize Ken Robinson of Crye-Leike Insurance for his dedication and commitment towards giving back to the community. Robinson has proudly exuded Crye-Leike's core value of being a good neighbor through his work as a Pre-Flight Captain, Celebrity Wish Host, and Wish Granter for Make-A-Wish Mid-South. Robinson works out of Crye-Leikes corporate headquarters in Memphis. "As a parent, I know just how precious and wonderful children truly are and I feel blessed to have three healthy children of my own," said Robinson. "Working with this amazing organization has opened my eyes to the dedication of the medical staff that support the children involved and working with them to help a young patient feel hope and love has brought me such peace and joy." Robinson has worked with the organization over the last four years, Make-A-Wish Mid-South grants the wish of a child diagnosed with a life-threatening medical condition in the Mid-South and its territories. "Helping this organization to grant a wish for a child in need is the most rewarding and humbling experience one can have," said Robinson. "I encourage anyone who desires to give back to the community to research this organization and their mission." ABOUT CRYE-LEIKE: Crye-Leike Real Estate Services (www.crye-leike.com), a full service real estate company for over 40 years, is ranked as the fifth largest independently-owned real estate firm in the nation and the largest serving Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi and the Mid-South. Crye-Leike has more than 3,200 sales associates, 800 employees and 128 company-owned and franchise offices spread across nine states. It generated $6.5 billion in sales volume and 32,583 closed transaction sides corporate wide in 2017 its biggest year ever - and is on track to achieve the companys goal of $6.8 billion in sales volume this year.

Cumming, GA: "Bingo!" Was the theme for the Crye-Leike Cumming office, located at 5940 Bethelview Road, as they teamed up with the Fountain United Methodist Church to support the Holly Park Ministry by hosting a special Bingo game day for local families in need. On Saturday, February 24th, the real estate office opened their doors to the Holly Park mobile home community for a fun-filled, kid friendly event. Over 40 children and their parents showed up to participate. They were treated to rounds of Bingo and prizes, nacho bar and Girl Scout cookies, and a local artist donated their time to paint and decorate rocks with all of the children. Nine volunteers participated in the event at the Crye-Leike office, to include Crye-Leikes Janice Chatham and Amy Ridgway. "Participating with the Holly Park Ministry has been a rewarding and joyful experience for me and the entire team here at Crye-Leike," said Janice Chatham, manager of Crye-Leike Johns Creek. In addition to hosting the event, the team collected clothing donations and Bingo prizes that were donated to support the Holly Park Ministry and their mission to help the community. Janice Chatham, Manager of Crye-Leike Johns Creek "This is the third event I have participated in since starting with Crye-Leike over a year and a half ago," said Amy Ridgeway, Marketing Director for Crye-Leike Atlanta. "This event was such a fun and positive way to show what the community means to everyone here at Crye-Leike." ABOUT CRYE-LEIKE: Crye-Leike Real Estate Services (www.crye-leike.com), a full service real estate company for over 40 years, is ranked as the fifth largest independently-owned real estate firm in the nation and the largest serving Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi and the Mid-South. Crye-Leike has more than 3,200 sales associates, 800 employees and 128 company-owned and franchise offices spread across nine states. It generated $6.5 billion in sales volume and 32,583 closed transaction sides corporate wide in 2017 its biggest year ever - and is on track to achieve the companys goal of $6.8 billion in sales volume this year.

Clarksville, TN: This Valentines Day, Crye-Leike Clarksville-Sango and Realty Title Clarksville, teamed up to show their love and appreciation to the Clarksville Police Department. Together they were able to collect enough items to fill over 80 Valentines Day goodie bags. The bags were then donated to the three local precincts that service the Clarksville community. All of the candies and sweet treats donated were made by agents and employees of both offices, each bag was filled and assembled individually. "We wanted to do something special this Valentines Day," said David Greene, Managing Broker of Crye-Leike Clarksville-Sango. "We value and appreciate the dedication that our Clarksville Police Department gives everyday when serving and protecting our community." Members of the Clarksville Police Department showed up to the Crye-Leike office to receive a warm welcoming in the shape of heart filled chocolates and sugar coated treats. "Our community means a lot to us here and Crye-Leike and Realty Title," said Kristie Voller, Office Administrator for Crye-Leike Clarksville-Sango. "We wanted to let our police officers know they too are loved on this special day. It was a way for us to say thank you for keeping our community safe." ABOUT CRYE-LEIKE: Crye-Leike Real Estate Services (www.crye-leike.com), a full service real estate company for over 40 years, is ranked as the fifth largest independently-owned real estate firm in the nation and the largest serving Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi and the Mid-South. Crye-Leike has more than 3,200 sales associates, 800 employees and 128 company-owned and franchise offices spread across nine states. It generated $6.5 billion in sales volume and 32,583 closed transaction sides corporate wide in 2017 its biggest year ever - and is on track to achieve the companys goal of $6.8 billion in sales volume this year.

Cumming, GA: The team at the Crye-Leike Cumming office located at 5940 Bethelview Road joined together with the Fountain United Methodist Church to support their Holly Park Ministry by hosting a Christmas party for local families in need. On Saturday, December 16th, the real estate office opened their doors to the Holly Park mobile home community for a fun-filled, kid friendly event. There was a plethora of children games, crafts, and Christmas inspired edible goodies to share. "Participating with the Holly Park Ministry has been a rewarding and joyful experience for me and the entire team here at Crye-Leike," said Realtor Janice Chatham. In addition to hosting the event, the team collected monetary donations and Christmas toys that were donated to support the Holly Park Ministry and their mission to help the community. Collection of the office's Christmas gift donations "Giving back to the community we serve is so important to our team," said Qualifying Broker Betty Allen. "The event was a fun way to show love and support for families and their children who may be missing the Christmas spirit this year." The Crye-Leike Cumming office is a shining example of how to demonstrate one of the real estate companys core values by being a good neighbor. ABOUT CRYE-LEIKE: Crye-Leike Real Estate Services (www.crye-leike.com), a full service real estate company for 40 years, is ranked as the fifth largest independently-owned real estate firm in the nation and the largest serving Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi and the Mid-South. Crye-Leike has more than 3,100 sales associates, 800 employees and 126 company-owned and franchise offices spread across nine states. It generated $6.36 billion in sales volume and 32,788 closed transaction sides corporate wide in 2016 its biggest year ever - and is on track to achieve the companys goal of $6.7 billion in sales volume this year.

Smyrna, TN: Each year in celebration of the holiday season, the town of Smyrna organizes a festive Christmas parade for their community. Local businesses are encouraged to participate under the condition that they pay an entry fee of the edible variety. The fee was not of money value but instead they requested canned food donations that could be given to help those in need at Nourish Food Bank. Crye-Leike Smyrna office stepped up to the challenge this month and organized their Annual Holiday Food Drive. This is the second year the Crye-Leike team has joined together to participate in the parade and all were eager to collect as many food items as possible to help those who need it most. As a fun way to encourage each participating business to collect as many canned goods as possible, Jill Strange, Parade Coordinator, created a traveling trophy. The trophy was to be awarded to the business that collected the most goods. Crye-Leike received this trophy last year and the competitive spirit of the team led them to win the trophy for another year. Out of 100 other businesses, Crye-Leike Smyrna collected the most food items, for a grand total of 1,978. Donations were made by team members, their families, and current and past clients. "The competition part of the drive is all in good fun," said Amber McEachron, Crye-Leike Realtor. "Ultimately, what drove us to participate and collect as much as we could was helping the people in our community and making sure they are taken care of." The parade ended up collecting an impressive 7,000 food items which so many people will benefit from this holiday season. "We love our community and we love giving back," said Nathan Fay, Crye-Leike Realtor. "Our team looks forward to participating in next years parade and we are hopeful that we can collect even more for our local food bank." ABOUT CRYE-LEIKE: Crye-Leike Real Estate Services (www.crye-leike.com), a full service real estate company for 40 years, is ranked as the fifth largest independently-owned real estate firm in the nation and the largest serving Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi and the Mid-South. Crye-Leike has more than 3,100 sales associates, 800 employees and 126 company-owned and franchise offices spread across nine states. It generated $6.36 billion in sales volume and 32,788 closed transaction sides corporate wide in 2016 its biggest year ever - and is on track to achieve the companys goal of $6.7 billion in sales volume this year.

Jackson, Tenn: What started off as an idea, turned into a plan, and 50,000 views on Facebook with over 600 shares later, local Realtor, Colleen Owens, launched a successful Christmas light tour for the city of Jackson. As a way to bring more holiday spirit to the city, Owens decided to create a Christmas lights list and Google map that shows beautifully decorated homes in Madison, Chester, Henderson, and Crockett counties. "The idea came to me while I was decorating my own home," said Owens, Realtor for Crye*Leike Blue Skies. "I felt as if there werent as many residents who were putting up Christmas lights as the years before, and then I realized that those homes that are still decorating their outside are not necessarily all in one neighborhood." After the Thanksgiving holiday, Owens took several nightly trips around the city to discover the homes that were the most festive and added them to a list and map. The public can access the information from her Facebook page which is frequently updated. Homes included on the list can be removed if they wish to do so. "A lot of the houses on the list are decorated extremely well, it takes a lot of time and energy to decorate the outside of your home and many of the homeowners have been excited to find their homes on the list," said Owens. This is an affordable and fun way for families to explore the city and check out some beautifully decorated Christmas lights through the comfort of their vehicles. "Since this is the first year I have put this list together, I want to encourage more participants next year with a Christmas Lights Contest in 2018," said Owens. To check out the Christmas lights list and Google Map go to https://www.facebook.com/cryeleikeblueskies/. For more information contact, Colleen Owens at (731) 343-0148 or via email at Colleen.owens@crye-leikeofjackson.com. ABOUT CRYE-LEIKE. Crye*Leike Franchises is a division of Crye-Leike Real Estate Services (www.crye-leike.com), a full service real estate company for 40 years. As the fifth largest independently-owned real estate firm in the nation and the largest serving Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi and the Mid-South, Crye-Leike has more than 3,100 sales associates, 800 employees and 126 company-owned and franchise offices spread across nine states. It generated $6.36 billion in sales volume and 32,788 closed transaction sides corporate wide in 2016 its biggest year ever and is on track to achieve the companys goal of $6.7 billion in sales volume this year.

Bartlett, TN: "Going once, going twice, SOLD!" and just like that, the team at Crye-Leike Bartlett- Summer Oaks celebrated another successful cake auction in support of United Way of the Midsouth. Their sugary sweet event featured a variety of cakes, pies, and cupcakes that were up for bid. The event raised a total of $1,677 with all proceeds donated to their local United Way. As the Bartlett office filled their meeting room with several Crye-Leike sales associates and employees, Managing Broker, John Linthicum, used his vocal skills to MC for the fun filled afternoon. Vendors from Realty Title, Community and Crump Mortgage stopped by to check out the goodies and place their bids. Lisa Posey of Realty Titles Memphis Quail Hollow branch took home the title of 2017 Grand Champion for her red velvet cupcakes which won the winning bid of the day. Crye-Leike Bartlett-Summer Oaks Realtor Laura Gaither and Managing Broker John Linthicum "This has become a fun tradition for our office," said Laura Gaither, Crye-Leike Realtor. "We really enjoy coming together, not only to enjoy the baked goods, but to support a great cause." Each year the Bartlett- Summer Oaks office hosts various events to raise funds for United Way. "We know that the money we raise goes towards improving the lives of Mid-Southerners here in Tennessee and that is what really matters to us." ABOUT CRYE-LEIKE: Crye-Leike Real Estate Services (www.crye-leike.com), a full service real estate company for 40 years, is ranked as the fifth largest independently-owned real estate firm in the nation and the largest serving Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi and the Mid-South. Crye-Leike has more than 3,100 sales associates, 800 employees and 126 company-owned and franchise offices spread across nine states. It generated $6.36 billion in sales volume and 32,788 closed transaction sides corporate wide in 2016 its biggest year ever - and is on track to achieve the companys goal of $6.7 billion in sales volume this year.

Brentwood, TN: For the second year in a row, Crye-Leike Property Management in Brentwood, Tennessee kicked off December with their Annual Chili Cook Off cowboy themed event. On December 4th, members of the community were invited to their Brentwood office to sample and taste a wide variety of homemade chili selections. Donations of five dollars were asked by each attendee that wished to sample the chili. All of the proceeds were given to support local charity organization Bridges Domestic Violence Center of Franklin. Chili donations were made by fellow Crye-Leike Property Management team members. Aside from the chili sampling, each pot of chili was judged by a select group of community members to pick the best chili of the day. The judging was based on color, aroma, consistency, taste, and heat. The grand champion winner of the event was Property Inspector, Dave Lewis, who had made his first ever batch of chili. "Our chili cook off has become a fantastic team building event, and we were excited to join together to support Bridges Domestic Violence Center of Franklin," said Christin Moling, Senior Residential Property Manager. Over 25 members of the community made an appearance to take part in the chili sampling festivities. Attendees included fellow Crye-Leike team members and their families, CEO and Co-founder of Crye-Leike Real Estate, Harold Crye, stopped in for his share of chili, and even the Brentwood Fire Department made their way over to participate. "Its always such a pleasure to see our work family come together to help those less fortunate. We had a great time, and appreciate the support of everyone who participated and donated," said Linda Ayers, General Manager of Crye-Leike Property Management. "We will continue taking donations for Bridges Domestic Violence Center of Franklin until December 9th." To make a donation, stop by Crye-Leike Property Management located at 5111 Peter Taylor Park Drive, Suite 700, Brentwood, TN 37027. Any questions please call (615) 376-4489. ABOUT CRYE-LEIKE: Crye-Leike Real Estate Services (www.crye-leike.com), a full service real estate company for 40 years, is ranked as the fifth largest independently-owned real estate firm in the nation and the largest serving Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi and the Mid-South. Crye-Leike has more than 3,100 sales associates, 800 employees and 126 company-owned and franchise offices spread across nine states. It generated $6.36 billion in sales volume and 32,788 closed transaction sides corporate wide in 2016 its biggest year ever - and is on track to achieve the companys goal of $6.7 billion in sales volume this year.

Hendersonville, TN : For the fifth year in a row, Crye-Leike REALTORS and staff from the Hendersonville branch located at 383 Johnny Cash Parkway, teamed up to collect new and gently used coats for Sumner County students in need for their annual coat drive. The last few months the team worked vigorously to gather a large collection of coats that would help ensure that no child is left cold this winter. In total, there were 66 coats collected and each coat will be given to a well deserving student who may not have a warm coat this year. Signature Cleaners located at 104 Glen Oak Blvd donated their dry cleaning services to clean each coat prior to the donation to the schools. We are so thankful that we have such a caring team of people that are willing to step up and contribute to make the holidays a little brighter for the children in our community, said Faye Sesler, REALTOR at Crye-Leike Hendersonville. We came up with the idea five years ago and we dont intend on stopping. No child deserves to be left without a warm coat. Their annual coat drive is just one of many other charity efforts the team participates in. Each year they contribute to Stuffing the Bus, Youth Village, Second Harvest Food Drive, Meals on Wheels, and the United Way of Sumner County. I am so impressed with the generosity of the Hendersonville branch, giving back to the community has always been important to me and a part of Crye-Leikes core values to be a good neighbor, said Harold Crye, CEO and Co-found for Crye-Leike Real Estate Services. ABOUT CRYE-LEIKE: Crye-Leike Real Estate Services (www.crye-leike.com), a full service real estate company for 40 years, is ranked as the fifth largest independently-owned real estate firm in the nation and the largest serving Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi and the Mid-South. Crye-Leike has more than 3,100 sales associates, 800 employees and 126 company-owned and franchise offices spread across nine states. It generated $6.36 billion in sales volume and 32,788 closed transaction sides corporate wide in 2016 its biggest year ever - and is on track to achieve the companys goal of $6.7 billion in sales volume this year.

Cleveland, TN:Showing off what a good neighbor means to them, Crye-Leike Real Estate Services Cleveland recently participated in Southern Heritage Banks Annual Cleveland Helping Cleveland Community Food Drive, from November 6th through the 10th. Realtors and staff alike teamed up to collect over 18 grocery bags full of non perishable food items. This is the second year the office located at 4627 North Lee Highway, has participated in the food drive. The charity event was started many years ago to benefit the local nonprofit organization, The Caring Place. The ecumenical Christian organization focuses on addressing the basic spiritual, physical, and social needs for the people in Bradley County, Tennessee. We were very proud to be a part of the community food drive, said Sandy Denny, office administrator for Crye-Leike Cleveland. Everyone here at Crye-Leike was touched to watch the community come together for a good cause. The Caring Place distributed over 25,000 pounds of groceries per month last year to families in need. It was very heartwarming to have so many bags of groceries come to our office, said Denny. Crye-Leike Cleveland was one of many other drop off locations for the food drive. ABOUT CRYE-LEIKE: Crye-Leike Real Estate Services (www.crye-leike.com), a full service real estate company for 40 years, is ranked as the fifth largest independently-owned real estate firm in the nation and the largest serving Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi and the Mid-South. Crye-Leike has more than 3,100 sales associates, 800 employees and 126 company-owned and franchise offices spread across nine states. It generated $6.36 billion in sales volume and 32,788 closed transaction sides corporate wide in 2016 its biggest year ever - and is on track to achieve the companys goal of $6.7 billion in sales volume this year.

Crye-Leike Realtor and Local Rotary Club Decorate Pumpkins with Students Knoxville, TN:Crye-Leike Real Estate Services would like to acknowledge Realtor Teri Jo Fox of West Knoxville. She recently joined her fellow Rotary Club of Farragut members the Friday before Halloween to participate in Ridgedale Schools Fall Festival Day. The school, located at 4600 Ridgedale Road, has partnered up with the Rotary Club to become Partners in Education. In tradition with the Halloween spirit, Fox and the other Rotary members dressed as colorful witches and joined the children to decorate pumpkins for the afternoon. The Fall Festival Day is just one of many projects Fox and her colleagues will be participating in with the school. Ridgedale is a school known as an alternative school for middle school students with disciplinary issues; however, the schools upper level also supports students K-12 with disabilities. The pumpkin decorating was alongside those students with disabilities. I love being a part of the Rotary Club of Farragut and we are so excited to team up with Ridgedale this year, said T.J. Fox, Crye-Leike Realtor. The Rotary Club of Farragut consists of over 100 local community leaders across several businesses and services that participate in many fundraising activities to benefit and support their local community. Its always amazing to see our Realtors helping the community and volunteering their time to help others. We are very proud of Teri, said Harold Crye, Co-founder and Ceo of Crye-Leike Real Estate Services. Fox is a member of the Realtor duo, the Fox team, at Crye-Leikes Knoxville West branch located at 9539 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37922. Having served as realtor for many years, I am always looking for ways to give back to the communities that I serve, said Fox. This is just one of many ways I can do so. ABOUT CRYE-LEIKE: Crye-Leike Real Estate Services (www.crye-leike.com), a full service real estate company for 40 years, is ranked as the fifth largest independently-owned real estate firm in the nation and the largest serving Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi and the Mid-South. Crye-Leike has more than 3,100 sales associates, 800 employees and 126 company-owned and franchise offices spread across nine states. It generated $6.36 billion in sales volume and 32,788 closed transaction sides corporate wide in 2016 its biggest year ever - and is on track to achieve the companys goal of $6.7 billion in sales volume this year.

Raising Donations of Toys and Clothing for Gallatin Day Care Center Gallatin, TN:Tis the season of giving, and Crye-Leike Real Estate Services Gallatin knows just how to honor the giving spirit by kicking off their 2nd Annual Holiday Toy Drive this November 1st through December 7th. In conjunction with Crye-Leikes Annual United Way campaign, donations of unwrapped toys and gently used clothing for children ages 12 months to 12 years old will be accepted at their office location at 1208 Nashville Pike in Gallatin. Drop offs can be made throughout the week during office hours of 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Every donation collected will be given to the Gallatin Day Care Center located at 108 Southpark Circle. For over 50 years, the nonprofit daycare center, supported by the local United Way, has been offering free childcare services and afterschool programs to lower income families. Last year, we had such a great response from the community that we were inspired to do it again this year, said Susan Greene, Managing Broker of Crye-Leike Gallatin. When we learned about the incredible support the Gallatin Day Care Center provides for the families in this community, we knew we had to help. At the end the toy drive, Crye-Leike will be having an open house at their office location on December 7th from 2-6 p.m. There will be warm apple cider and plenty of baked goods that will be offered free to the public. This is an opportunity to end our toy drive in a positive way, by bringing the community together to thank them for their support and offer some delicious holiday treats, said Greene. To make a donation, drop off charitable items at Crye-Leike Real Estate Services at 1208 Nashville Pike, Gallatin, TN 37066. Questions or concerns, please contact Ralph Espinosa at (615)230-6800, or email ralph.espinosa@crye-leike.com. ABOUT CRYE-LEIKE: Crye-Leike Real Estate Services (www.crye-leike.com), a full service real estate company for 40 years, is ranked as the fifth largest independently-owned real estate firm in the nation and the largest serving Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi and the Mid-South. Crye-Leike has more than 3,100 sales associates, 800 employees and 126 company-owned and franchise offices spread across nine states. It generated $6.36 billion in sales volume and 32,788 closed transaction sides corporate wide in 2016 its biggest year ever - and is on track to achieve the companys goal of $6.7 billion in sales volume this year.

Crye-Leike Real Estate Services Clarksville- St. Bethlehem is proud to announce they have partnered up with local soup kitchen, Loaves & Fishes, to support their 5th annual Jingle Bells Food Drive. Starting October 25th until the beginning of December, Crye-Leike will be accepting donations of canned, bottled, or boxed food goods at their office located at 2512 Wilma Rudolph Blvd. Every year our office chooses a local charity to support for the holiday season, said Glenda Gardner, Crye-Leike office administrator. This year we are honored to help support such a wonderful organization that will contribute to feeding so many families in need. The collection of food items will be donated directly to Loaves & Fishes, an organization that is responsible for feeding over 200 individuals and families, six days a week, in the Clarksville community. Additionally, they serve as a food distribution center for other local churches and agencies that feed the needy. The Crye-Leike team of employees and realtors will be working hard the next six weeks to collect food donations. They will also accept donations of paper goods and cleaning supplies such as paper towels, napkins, and cups, laundry detergent, dish soup, and liquid hand soap. Every donation made will be given to Loaves & Fishes to help continue their support of feeding those in need. Through the collection of donations made by the publics generosity, we are hopeful that we can make a difference in the lives of many, said Gardner. This will be Crye-Leikes first time teaming up with the organization. To make a donation, drop off charitable items at Crye-Leike Real Estate Services, 2512 Wilma Rudolph Blvd. Clarksville, TN 37040,Weekdays 8:30 a.m-5 p.m. Questions or concerns, contact Glenda Gardner at (931)647-3400, or email gardnerg@crye-leike.com. ABOUT CRYE-LEIKE: Crye-Leike Real Estate Services (www.crye-leike.com), a full service real estate company for 40 years, is ranked as the fifth largest independently-owned real estate firm in the nation and the largest serving Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi and the Mid-South. Crye-Leike has more than 3,100 sales associates, 800 employees and 126 company-owned and franchise offices spread across nine states. It generated $6.36 billion in sales volume and 32,788 closed transaction sides corporate wide in 2016 its biggest year ever - and is on track to achieve the companys goal of $6.7 billion in sales volume this year.

In the spirit of giving, this fall Crye-Leike Real Estate Services Cartersville is teaming up with New Frontier of Bartow County to help host their 17th Annual Feed the Community dinner. The dinner is in honor of the late Michael Dean, a valued former president of New Frontier and will be held on Saturday, November 18, 2017 from 11a.m.-3p.m. at the Cartersville Civic Center. The event is free to the public and all citizens within the Cartersville and Bartow County community are welcome to attend. Guests can expect a free, hot Thanksgiving meal as well as free special services provided throughout the afternoon. Services include health & wellness screenings, barber/beautician services, voter registration drive, toys for tots/coat drive, and legal/religious consultation. This is the first time Crye-Leike Cartersville has participated in this event. We are really excited to be joining forces with New Frontier to help serve the needs of our great community, said Erin Thomas, REALTOR for Crye-Leike. Crye-Leike Cartersville has not only volunteered their time and manpower to support the community dinner but they have also pledged to help with collecting donations prior to the event. On Friday, October 27th the Crye-Leike office will be having a sidewalk yard sale at their office location at 477 East Main St. in Cartersville. All of the proceeds from the yard sale will go directly to New Frontier. We decided that putting together this yard sale was just another creative way we can help do our part to give back to the communities we serve, said Thomas. Additionally, they will be accepting monetary donations, clothing, and childrens books that can be dropped off at their office location throughout the months of October and November. To make a donation, drop off charitable items at Crye-Leike Real Estate Services, 477 East Main St, Cartersville, GA weekdays between 9a.m.-4p.m. Questions or concerns, please contact Erin Thomas at (770)607-2801, or email erin.thomas@crye-leike.com. ABOUT CRYE-LEIKE: Crye-Leike Real Estate Services (www.crye-leike.com), a full service real estate company for 40 years, is ranked as the fifth largest independently-owned real estate firm in the nation and the largest serving Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi and the Mid-South. Crye-Leike has more than 3,100 sales associates, 800 employees and 126 company-owned and franchise offices spread across nine states. It generated $6.36 billion in sales volume and 32,788 closed transaction sides corporate wide in 2016 its biggest year ever - and is on track to achieve the companys goal of $6.7 billion in sales volume this year.

Fall Festival Accepting Monetary Donations for Local United Way Chattanooga, TN:Crye-Leike Real Estate Services East Brainerd office is excited to announce their upcoming fall fundraising event in conjunction with Crye-Leikes Annual United Way Campaign. On Sunday, October 29th, the office will kick off fundraising activities for their fall festival, Trunk or Treat at 1pm until 4pm. The event is free to the public and will be held in their office parking lot at 1510 Gunbarrel Road in Chattanooga. The festival will include family-friendly activities such as face painting, limbo contest, and corn hole. A local Wendys franchise will be donating chili for attendees to enjoy, as well as hot dogs supplied by one of Crye-Leikes Chattanooga Realtors. Success Real Estate School will be supplying water for the event. Monetary donations will be accepted throughout the fun filled afternoon. All of the proceeds will go directly to supporting the United Way of Greater Chattanooga. We are really looking forward to bringing the community together with our fall festival, said Emily Pray, Marketing Director of Crye-Leike Chattanooga. Most importantly, we are excited to show support of our local United Way through donations made during the event. For more information about the event, please contact Marketing Director, Emily Pray at (423)296-1456, or email Emily.pray@crye-leike.com. ABOUT CRYE-LEIKE: Crye-Leike Real Estate Services (www.crye-leike.com), a full service real estate company for 40 years, is ranked as the fifth largest independently-owned real estate firm in the nation and the largest serving Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi and the Mid-South. Crye-Leike has more than 3,100 sales associates, 800 employees and 126 company-owned and franchise offices spread across nine states. It generated $6.36 billion in sales volume and 32,788 closed transaction sides corporate wide in 2016 its biggest year ever - and is on track to achieve the companys goal of $6.7 billion in sales volume this year.

Fall Fundraiser Raises Money and Donations for Humane Society Dickson, TN: Realty Title & Escrow of Dickson kicked off the fall season with their Fall for a Cause campaign to help shelter dogs and cats of the Humane Society of Dickson County. In the month of September, they were able to collect 2,131 pounds of donations in the form of food, toys, blankets, and other wish-list items. Contributions were made by realtors, lenders, homeowners, and residents within the community of Dickson, Tennessee. The tremendous support by so many deemed inspiring, it was amazing how the community came together to help the forgotten fur-babies in Dickson County, said Realty Title employee, Shawna Hulse. One local resident came across the fundraiser on Facebook and decided to sell Vanderbilt tickets which contributed to a donation of over 300 pounds of Kitty litter. The online pet store, Chewy.com, donated several boxes of treats after noticing an influx of multiple orders being sent to the Realty Title office. In addition to the wish-list items donated, Realty Title pledged to donate .10 cents for each pound of product collected. Once the donations began to pour in, Realty Title made the decision because of the overwhelming generosity by the community; their initial pledge of .10 cents would increase to .20 cents a pound. Realty Title will now be able to present the Humane Society of Dickson County a total check of 426.20 dollars along with the over 2,000 pounds of donations. About Realty Title: Realty Title is a full-service real estate title and escrow company that conducts closings for the sale and refinance of residential and commercial properties. The company provides closing and title services to consumers and real estate professionals, including mortgage lenders, real estate agents, and developers in Tennessee, Mississippi, Arkansas, Alabama and Georgia. In business since 1985, Realty Title is one of the largest title companies in Tennessee and is affiliated with Crye-Leike, the largest real estate company in Tennessee and the Mid-South. It is approved to close transactions for nearly every mortgage lender in the area. Realty Title has the ability to issue title insurance policies through several national underwriters, including Fidelity National Title, and Stewart Title Guaranty Company

Bryant, AR: Crye-Leike Real Estate Services would like to recognize members of the Bryant and Benton branch offices for their recent participation with Saline County Habitat for HumanitysREALTORBuild Day. On Tuesday, October 10th, the South Central ArkansasREALTORSAssociation teamed up with Saline Countys Habitat for Humanity to co-host aREALTOR build. The build took place at 1607 Hope Lane in Benton, Arkansas. Principal Broker of Crye-Leike Bryant, Jeremiah Oltmans, headed a team of six to participate in this years Build Day. The team was made up of Crye-LeikeREALTORS Joseph Bush, Joan Hunter, Julie Sproul, Diane Barsotti, and Kim Phan. Joining the Bryant team was Managing Broker of Crye-Leikes Benton office, Karen Crowson, along with REALTORS Billie Jean Baldwin and Jackie Flowers. Realty Title Bentons Amy Seagraves, Waynel Arnold, and Stephanie Taylor were also there to extend a helping hand. This is the 8thyear that the Bryant office has participated in this charity event. "I love participating with Habitat for Humanity. Its a great way to give back to a community that has given so much to me and my profession," said Oltmans. Through the efforts of the Crye- Leike team and other Saline County Habitat for Humanity volunteers, a new home will now be available to offer to a deserving family in need. To learn more about how you can volunteer with Saline County Habitat for Humanity go tohttps://www.habitatsalinecounty.com. ABOUT CRYE-LEIKE: Crye-Leike Real Estate Services (www.crye-leike.com), a full service real estate company for 40 years, is ranked as the fifth largest independently-owned real estate firm in the nation and the largest serving Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi and the Mid-South. Crye-Leike has more than 3,100 sales associates, 800 employees and 126 company-owned and franchise offices spread across nine states. It generated $6.36 billion in sales volume and 32,788 closed transaction sides corporate wide in 2016 its biggest year ever - and is on track to achieve the companys goal of $6.7 billion in sales volume this year.

Fall Fundraiser Raises Money and Donations for Local Families Crye-Leike Real Estate Services Siloam Springs and Gentry branch locations are teaming up this year to help local families in need prepare for the winter months ahead. Through their Warm through the Winter campaign, donations of gently used coats, scarves, gloves, and hats as well as canned and dry foods will be collected now until November 10th. Donations can be made at 801 W. Hwy 412 in Siloam Springs. We are excited for this opportunity to give back to our community, said Misti Stephens, Managing Broker of Crye-Leike Siloam Springs. All winter wear that is donated will be given to schools within the district of Siloam Springs and their surrounding areas. Snappy Dry Cleaners has volunteered their services to clean each coat prior to delivery. The collection of food items will be given to the MANNA Center at 670 Heritage Ct. to be distributed throughout the community reaching those families in need. While the team will be working hard to create local community and food drives to assist in the donations, they are also asking their branch employees and sales associates for a one time monetary donation to contribute towards Crye-Leikes Annual United Way Campaign. Each monetary donation made will go directly to the local United Way to help support the communities of Northwest Arkansas. Through the collection of warm clothing and food in conjunction with contributions made though United Way, Snappy Dry Cleaner, and the MANNA Center, we are truly looking forward to giving back to those who need it most, said Stephens. To make a donation, drop off charitable items at Crye-Leike Real Estate Services, 801 W. Hwy 412 Siloam Springs, AR 72761. Questions or concerns, please contact Office Administrator, Jennifer Harper at (479)238-0442, or email Jennifer.harper@crye-leike.com. ABOUT CRYE-LEIKE: Crye-Leike Real Estate Services (www.crye-leike.com), a full service real estate company for 40 years, is ranked as the fifth largest independently-owned real estate firm in the nation and the largest serving Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi and the Mid-South. Crye-Leike has more than 3,100 sales associates, 800 employees and 126 company-owned and franchise offices spread across nine states. It generated $6.36 billion in sales volume and 32,788 closed transaction sides corporate wide in 2016 its biggest year ever - and is on track to achieve the companys goal of $6.7 billion in sales volume this year.

Brentwood, TN. (July 24, 2017) - With Crye-Leike Real Estate Services having a personal connection to Youth Villages, it is no surprise the nation's fifth largest independently-owned residential real estate brokerage firm's 17th Annual Backpack Drive for Youth Villages was a success. Crye-Leike's sales associates and employees of Middle Tennessee collected over 300 new backpacks, filled with required school supplies in support of Youth Villages of Middle Tennessee's annual Backpack Heroes Program. Co-founder and chief executive officer of Crye-Leike, Harold E. Crye, holds Youth Villages' Backpack Drive near and dear to his heart. Crye's son, Chris Crye, was a personal supporter of Youth Villages, and following his untimely passing, Mr. Crye committed to Youth Villages that he would continue to support the children of Youth Villages in Chris' honor. It is because of the great generosity of the Crye-Leike family of sales associates and employees that the real estate brokerage firm is Youth Villages' single largest backpack donor. Youth Villages (youthvillages.org) is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to helping emotionally and behaviorally troubled children and their families live successfully through home-based counseling, therapeutic foster care, adoption services, residential treatment, community-based programs, and crisis and prevention services, all with the goal to build strong families. "Most of the young people in our care live well below the poverty line and wouldn't have anything for back to school if it weren't for the generous donations from volunteers and companies like Crye-Leike," said Patti Bryan, development manager of Youth Villages of Middle Tennessee. "Backpacks are essential school items that most children take for granted, she said. "Crye-Leike is giving these children the chance to feel the same thrill as other students do when having new school supplies to call their own. This gesture also shows the children that they can trust grown-ups who are willing to help and they don't even know." This year, Youth Villages' Backpack Heroes Program will serve over 800 children in Middle Tennessee, including Clarksville, Columbia, Dickson, Cookeville, Linden and Nashville. "By providing school supplies for these children, Crye-Leike is sending a message that they are important," said Mr. Crye. "A solid education and great schools keep our children and communities thriving and strong. We hope our small efforts help make a big difference in these children's lives." Tennessee-based Crye-Leike Real Estate Services (www.crye-leike.com), a full service real estate company for 40 years, is ranked the nation's fifth-largest independently-owned residential real estate brokerage firm and is the largest real estate company in Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi and the Mid-South. Crye-Leike's Middle Tennessee region includes 21 company-owned and franchise offices that serve buyers and sellers in 10 counties.

Thanks in part, to a pulled-pork fundraiser hosted by volunteers at Crye-Leike Realtors in Grove, members of the Disabled American Veterans, Chapter 19, are closer to their goal of obtaining a larger van.   The fundraiser, which took place in May, brought in $2,200 for the organization. On Tuesday, June 6, Matthew Sowers with Drake's Restaurant presented the funds to Jon Arthur, commander of the DAV.   Members of the DAV bought the current van in 2010 for approximately $25,000. It is used to transport disabled veterans to VA medical facilities in Fayetteville, Arkansas.   DAV volunteers said a new van, with additional headspace, is needed to help disabled veterans who struggle when climbing into it.   The funds presented Tuesday represented the proceeds from the luncheon, catered by Sowers, with the help from members of the Crye-Leike realtor team and members of Delaware County 4-H Clubs.   Donna White, the broker for Crye-Leike, said Lesa Duffield, who died a year ago, opened the office in Grove in 2009. She began the annual fundraising meal in 2010.   This year, her husband Bob Duffield, helped to choose the DAV as the receiving organization.   Cliff Guffey, the DAV adjutant, said the DAV accepts "all kinds of donations." To donate towards the purchase of the van, persons may mail checks to P.O. Box 450675, Grove, Oklahoma, 74345.   About Crye-Leike Real Estate Services Crye-Leike Real Estate Services, the nation's fifth-largest independent residential real estate brokerage firm, is the largest in Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi and the Mid-South. Its Grove, Oklahoma branch office, opened in 2009, is the firm's first office in Oklahoma.

Mt. Juliet, Tenn. (February 24, 2017) - An auction was held at Crye-Leike Real Estate Services' Mt. Juliet branch office, but the real estate agents were not selling property. Instead of making competitive offers on houses, bidders were hoping to place the winning bid on one of many homemade cakes, cookies, pies and other sweet treats up for auction. Crye-Leike agents in Mt. Juliet put business on hold to host the office's 13th Annual Martin Cummings Sweet Tooth Auction. Agents host the auction every year during the company's United Way Campaign to raise money for local charities supported by United Way of Wilson County. Crye-Leike agents invite their clients, peers, friends, vendors and the public to attend this fun and entertaining fundraiser. The proceeds from this year's Sweet Tooth Auction raised $9,147, benefiting Empower Me Day Camp and Mt. Juliet Senior Center, agencies of United Way of Wilson County. Crye-Leike presented its Mt. Juliet office the United Way Golden Heart Award for their fund-raising efforts. Since 2004, Crye-Leike's Mt. Juliet office has raised over $50,000 at their sweet tooth auctions with proceeds benefiting various local nonprofit agencies supported by United Way of Wilson County, said Crye-Leike organizer and affiliate broker Joann Pucciarelli. The Sweet Tooth Auction is named in memory of the late Martin Cummings who was the first managing broker of Crye-Leike's Mt. Juliet office. "Martin was a devoted fund-raising volunteer in his community, raising over $1 million for numerous charities during his real estate career," said Pucciarelli. "Martin always stressed to us agents to give back to the community we serve, and that is just what we at Crye-Leike's Mt. Juliet office continue to do each year to honor his memory." Crye-Leike Real Estate Services (www.crye-leike.com), the nation's sixth largest residential real estate brokerage firm, is the largest in Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi and the Mid-South. Its Mt. Juliet branch office is one of 21 branch and franchise offices located in Middle Tennessee to serve the real estate needs of buyers and sellers. United Way of Wilson County (www.givetouwwc.org) is committed to creating real change and measurable improvements in the day-to-day lives of people. It supports over 30 nonprofit agencies, which focus on education, financial stability, good health and rebuilding lives, the key building blocks for creating a better life.  

BRENTWOOD, TENN. (October 18, 2016)Realtor Danna Johnson with Crye-Leike Real Estate Services in Jonesboro, Ark. is one of five honorable mentions chosen by America's largest trade association, the National Association of Realtors (NAR), for its REALTOR Magazine's Good Neighbor Award. Johnson was selected for having fulfilled wishes for 50 children with life-threatening medical conditions through the Make-A-Wish Mid-South. Over the last 17 years, the Good Neighbor Awards, presented by NAR's REALTOR Magazine, have recognized Realtors who dedicate countless volunteer hours to help others. More than $1 million in grants have been awarded to the winners' charities since the inaugural award. Winners of the Good Neighbor Award serve as an example of how Realtors build and strengthen communities. As a Good Neighbor finalist, Johnson was also named the public's Web Choice winner with the most votes and will receive an additional $1,000 bonus donation for Make-A-Wish Mid-South, courtesy of realtor.com, in addition to the $2,500 she earned for her charity in being a finalist. The public was solicited to vote for the 10 Good Neighbor Award finalists during the month of September to determine who would be named the Web Choice winner. Nominees for REALTOR Magazine's Good Neighbor Awards were judged on their personal contribution of time as well as financial and material contributions to benefit their cause. To be eligible, nominees must be NAR members in good standing. More information about the Good Neighbor Awards winners is available at www.realtor.org/gna. GIVING BACK TO HER COMMUNITY. Johnson became a Make-A-Wish Mid-South wish granter and fund-raising volunteer 18 years ago and was hooked. Wishes can be anything a child might dream up, from a trip to Disney World to a room makeover to being a chef for a day. She has granted eight wishes this year alone for children ranging from ages three to 18. "You will never meet a stronger and more selfless person than a wish child," says Johnson. "The faith that they share and the love that they so willingly give runs deeper than anything I can describe." One common misconception is that wishes are for children who are dying, notes Johnson. Make-A-Wish serves children with life-threatening medical conditions, and the wishes are intended to give them a source of inspiration and something to look forward to. "A child doesn't have to be terminally ill to get a wish," says Johnson. "I's not a last wish; it's a lasting wish." Johnson has also inspired local students to share the power of a wish. Brookland Elementary School held a change drive that raised $13,000 in one week and funded to wishes. "It's the students who learn how to raise and count money," says Johnson. "We are teaching them the importance of giving back and touching the lives of other children." In addition to granting wishes, Johnson coordinates Jonesboro's biggest Make-A-Wish event as co-chair of the Have-A-Heart Wish-A-Thon. Since 1999, Johnson has helped raise more than $3 million, which has funded wishes for 620 children. Around Valentine's Day, the organization works with Jonesboro Radio Group and KAIT-TV to allow wish children and their families to share their stories on the air. The event raised $400,000 this year for her target area of northeast Arkansas, beating all other groups in per capita fundraising in her Mid-South chapter, which covers parts of Arkansas, Tennessee and Mississippi. Johnson coordinates the largest component of this annual Wish-A-Thon: the community roadblocks. Volunteers,including wish children and their families, stand at intersections for 12 hours collecting donations at 14 roadblocks around Jonesboro. Throughout the day, volunteers call in to the radio show to report dollar totals. Rain or shine, Johnson makes trips with an armed police officer to take the checks, coins, and dollars to the bank. This year alone, the roadblock volunteers raised $185,750. Johnson has 19 years of real estate experience. She has been recognized for her work with Northeast Arkansas Association of Realtors on various levels, including her service as board president and REALTOR of the Year. Johnson has also been awarded the Arkansas Association of Realtors Special Friend Award for her service to Special Olympics and Volunteer of the Year for Make-A-Wish Mid-South. The National Association of Realtors, "The Voice for Real Estate," represents over 1.1 million members involved in all aspects of the residential and commercial real estate industries. Realtor.com, the official web site of NAR and operated by News Corp [NASDAQ: NWS, NWSA] [ASX: NWS, NWSLV] subsidiary Move, Inc., pioneered the world of digital real estate 20 years ago. Crye-Leike (crye-leike.com), a full service real estate company for 39 years, is ranked the nation's sixth largest residential real estate brokerage firm among the nation's top 500 and is the largest real estate company in Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi and the Mid-South. As a multi-million dollar producer, Danna Johnson is among Crye-Leike's network of over 3,200 sales associates who are located across 115 branch and franchise offices over a nine-state region. Johnson is affiliated with Crye-Leike's Jonesboro branch office, located at 2907 S. Caraway Rd in Jonesboro, Ark. She may be reached at (870) 919-2226, or Johnson@crye-leike.com.  

Brentwood, TN. (August 4, 2016) ?" Thanks to Crye-Leike, REALTORS, the children and adolescents in the care of Youth Villages of Middle Tennessee went back to school getting the same fresh start to school as every other student. Crye-Leike held its 16th annual backpack drive for Youth Villages, collecting over 280 new backpacks, filled with thousands of dollars of required school supplies, all donated by Crye-Leike's sales associates and employees of Middle Tennessee. The drive was held to contribute to Youth Villages' annual Backpack Heroes Program. Youth Villages (youthvillages.org) is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to helping emotionally and behaviorally troubled children and their families live successfully through home-based counseling, therapeutic foster care, adoption services, residential treatment, community-based programs, and crisis and prevention services. "Most of the young people in our care live well below the poverty line and wouldnt have anything for back to school if it weren't for the generous donations from volunteers and companies like Crye-Leike," said Greg Schott, development manager of Youth Villages of Middle Tennessee. "Backpacks are essential school items that most children take for granted. Crye-Leike is giving these children the chance to feel the same thrill as other students do when having new school supplies to call their own. This gesture also shows the children that they can trust grown-ups who are willing to help and they don't even know. This year, Youth Villages' Backpack Heroes Program will serve over 800 children in Middle Tennessee in Clarksville, Columbia, Dickson, Cookeville, Linden and Nashville. "By providing school supplies for these children, Crye-Leike is sending a message that they are important," said Harold E. Crye, co-founder and chief executive officer of Crye-Leike. "A solid education and great schools keep our children and communities thriving and strong. We hope our small efforts help make a big difference in these children's lives." Crye-Leike (www.crye-leike.com), the nation's sixth largest residential brokerage firm, is a full service real estate company with 20 branch offices and one franchise office in Middle Tennessee.        

Brentwood, TN. - Children in the care of Youth Villages throughout Middle Tennessee will be going back to school in style thanks to the associates and staff at Crye-Leike, REALTORS? offices across the mid-state region.   For the 15th consecutive year, the company's Middle Tennessee offices went back to school shopping to help prepare children in need for the new school year.   Crye-Leike's Middle Tennessee agents made the company's 2015 backpack campaign another great success with the agents and staff collecting 245 backpacks stuffed with thousands of dollars of school supplies. The donations are made in honor of Chris Crye.   "The Youth Villages mission to help kids and families live successfully is a mission that's at the heart of all Middle Tennessee Crye-Leike sales associates and employees as our backpack campaign strives to serve as many Middle Tennessee children as possible with new school supplies and backpacks," said Crye-Leike Cofounder and CEO Harold Crye. "Many of our agents look forward to shopping for that special backpack or certain kind of notebook, pen or pencil set that they think the kids will enjoy each year."   Remembering the excitement of what it's like to start school and get lots of new stuff, Crye-Leike associates are eager to participate in the Youth Villages 'Backpack Heroes Campaign' each year to help ensure that the kids in the agency's care in Middle Tennessee get the same fresh start to school as every other child.   Over the past several years, Crye-Leike associates have donated thousands of backpacks and thousands of dollars of school supplies to Youth Villages. The company's agents are always excited to buy the newest cool school supplies that they imagine will bring a smile to the face of a child in need.   "We've seen the donations from our agents and staff give the children at Youth Villages a big boost in their self esteem and feel more comfortable with their classmates at the start of a new school year," said Crye. "By providing school supplies for these children, we're letting them know that they are important and special to our community. A solid education and great schools keep our children and communities thriving and strong, and we hope our small effort helps to make a big difference in these children's lives."   Youth Villages Development Manager Greg Schott says, "Because of what Crye-Leike's Realtors do, these kids get to attend school with new folders, paper, pencils and backpacks giving them the chance to feel the same thrill the other kids do when getting new supplies that they can truly call their own. It gives the kids an opportunity to have something brand new and shows them they can trust grown-ups who are willing to help kids they don't even know."   Crye-Leike is a full service real estate company that was founded in 1977 by Harold Crye and Dick Leike. Today, Crye-Leike is ranked as the 6th largest real estate firm in the nation and the #1 real estate company in the Mid-South. Crye-Leike has a network of more than 3,000 licensed Realtors and 112 offices located throughout a nine-state region in Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri and Oklahoma. More information about Crye-Leike can be found at www.crye-leike.com.  

Bowling Green, KY. - Crye*Leike Executive Realty's Marketing Director, Amy Gilliam, donated three, 10 inch ponytails of hair to Pantene Beautiful Lengths.   Pantene Beautiful Lengths is a partnership between Pantene? and the American Cancer Society? to turn donated hair into free, real-hair wigs for women with cancer. Through Pantene Beautiful Lengths has donated 24,000 free real-hair wigs have been donated to cancer patients across the country. It takes at least 8 to 15, eight inch ponytails to make one Pantene Beautiful Lengths wig.   "I did this in honor of my grandmother, Lois Logan, who lost not only her hair in the battle but also her life to cancer on May 12, 2008," said Gilliam. "I like to think she is smiling down on me today because all my life until her cancer she had a beautiful head full of hair. I hope I'm able to bring a little sunshine into a cancer patient's life when she receives a wig, just like my grandmother brought sunshine into my life."   Since first opening the company doors in 1977, Crye-Leike, REALTORS? have always been passionate about volunteering and fundraising for a variety of different charities near and dear to their hearts. They wanted to build a company that did more than just help people buy and sell homes; the Crye-Leike family believes it is their responsibility to build thriving communities for their family, friends and neighbors as they help people find their way home.   It's a commitment that founders Harold Crye and Dick Leike made long ago and the Crye-Leike family continues to this day. Crye-Leike agents and employees look forward to the various philanthropic events and fundraisers the company plans each year.   Crye-Leike is a full service real estate company that was founded in 1977 by Harold Crye and Dick Leike. Today, Crye-Leike is ranked as the 5th largest real estate firm in the nation and the #1 real estate company in the Mid-South. Crye-Leike has a network of more than 3,000 licensed Realtors and 112 offices located throughout a nine-state region in Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri and Oklahoma. More information about Crye-Leike can be found at www.crye-leike.com.  

CHATTANOOGA, TN -When older adults are faced with the need to relocate from their home to an assisted living community or retirement campus, they are often confronted with a variety of challenges that neither they nor their loved ones are prepared to address.   Greg Humble of Crye-Leike Realtors and Bill Tobin of Caring Transitions of Greater Chattanooga are working together to offer solutions to the problems most seniors in the region encounter during the move to a new home.   "The most immediate need is the move itself," said Mr. Tobin, whose relocation service opened earlier this year in Chattanooga.   "What does the older adult want to bring with them? What do they need to bring? How will it all fit in the new floor plan? Who is going to pack and move all these items," said Tobin. "It's all very overwhelming for the individual, and equally so for their loved ones, whose time is already divided between their professional lives and care giving for their own children."   For Humble, the next most important consideration is what to do with the home after it is vacated.   "More often than not, the elderly need the income generated from the sale of their home to finance their future care in a senior community," said Humble. "Crye-Leike draws from a variety of sophisticated proprietary resources to match sellers with prospective buyers. Our goal is to maximize revenue for sellers while providing value to buyers. If it is not a win-win situation, it doesn't make sense to show the home."   "After the move," Humble continued, "there is usually a large volume of belongings left behind in the home that need to be removed before it can be put on the market. Teaming up with Caring Transitions makes sense because, they not only manage the move, but they also conduct estate sales and clean out the home so we can list it in a timely fashion."   Mr. Tobin says that working with Crye-Leike and Greg Humble is a welcome collaboration.   "We both share a lifelong passion for helping older adults and their loved ones," said Tobin. "We want to take the stress of moving completely off their shoulders so they can continue to focus upon what is most important to the older adult: finding fulfillment in later life. Southeast Tennessee is fortunate to have a broad spectrum of innovative retirement resources, and we are pleased to be able to serve them as well."   "The need is so great," said Humble. "As the baby boomers continue to retire, the demographic profile of our region is going to get older and older. The demand for assistance with relocation and home sale services for older adults is only going to grow, and those in need of our services need to know that we are here to throw them a life line."  

For the past 37 years, Crye-Leike Realtors have been proud to assist home buyers and sellers with all of their real estate needs while also taking some time to give back to the communities they serve.   Each year, Crye-Leike holds a fundraising campaign for United Way. The company's agents and employees were recently excited to learn that they helped Crye-Leike collect $64,840 for United Way during the 2013 campaign season.   "Through online donations, bake sales, office fundraising luncheons and many other fundraising events, Crye-Leike associates did a fantastic job of fundraising for United Way again last year," said Crye-Leike Cofounder and President Dick Leike. "We are proud to have so many Realtors and employees who are passionate about volunteering and fundraising for a variety of different charities near and dear to their hearts."   In each of the nine states Crye-Leike serves, the company's branch offices and Realtors enjoy hosting various creative fundraisers to help the folks in their community who need it most. In addition to supporting Crye-Leike's annual United Way campaign, the offices enjoy supporting local charities in their communities through activities such as organizing a coat drive for the homeless or inviting the public to a chili cook-off fundraiser.   "Since first opening our doors in 1977, Crye-Leike has been a company that cares about the communities we serve proudly supporting many charitable organizations including United Way, Youth Villages, Habitat for Humanity and numerous other local charities," said Crye-Leike Cofounder and CEO Harold Crye. "Crye-Leike is thankful to have so many generous agents and employees who continue to be excited about lending a helping hand to their neighbors in need."   Crye-Leike is a full service real estate company founded in Memphis in 1977 by Harold Crye and Dick Leike. Today it's the nation's 5th largest real estate company. Find more information about Crye-Leike at www.crye-leike.com    

Little Rock, AR., - Since Crye-Leike was founded in 1977, the company's Realtors have been proud supporters of the American Red Cross. Crye-Leike offices in the nine states the company serves plan and host blood drives several times throughout the year.   Crye-Leike agents across the company's Central Arkansas region were recently motivated by the devastating Oklahoma tornados to plan a big event to support the American Red Cross. The Realtors raised several hundred dollars in donation money to support the organization, but they decided they needed to do more to help their neighbors in need.   Throughout the month of August, Crye-Leike offices located in Central Arkansas will be teaming up to host blood drives for the American Red Cross competing to see who can host the most donors at their event.   Crye-Leike Realtors in Arkansas invite the public to join their efforts in supporting the American Red Cross by donating blood at one of their blood drive events. An American Red Cross blood mobile will be parked outside of the Crye-Leike offices with certified medical staff ready to take great care of all of the donors on the following dates:   Cabot Branch Office 2080 W. Main, Suite 6 (501) 628-0090 August 6th, 9am - 1pm   Benton Branch Office 1900 Military Road (501) 315-3000 August 8th, 1:30 -5:30pm   Bryant Branch Office 4000 Hwy 5 North (501) 653-8000 August, 15th 1:30 -5:30pm   North Little Rock Branch Office 3400 John F. Kennedy Blvd. (501) 975-2100 August 22nd, 11am - 3pm   Maumelle Branch Office 123 Audubon Drive Office: (501) 851-2000 August 23rd, 11am - 3pm   Little Rock Branch Office 11600 Kanis Road (501) 954-9100 August 27th, 10am - 2pm     For questions about the blood drives and for all of your real estate needs, contact the Crye-Leike Central Arkansas branch office in your local area.   More About Crye-Leike, REALTORS - Harold Crye and Dick Leike established Crye-Leike, REALTORS in 1977. Today, Crye-Leike is the nation's 5th largest real estate company and the #1 real estate company in the Mid-South. In 2012, Crye-Leike attained a sales volume of $4.5 billion with 28,065 properties sold. More information is available at http://www.crye-leike.com  

Middle Tennessee, - Children in the care of Youth Villages throughout Middle Tennessee will be going back to school in style thanks to Crye-Leike Realtors across the mid-state.   For the 13th consecutive year, agents and staff from the company's Middle Tennessee offices went back to school shopping to help prepare children in need for the new school year. Crye-Leike's Middle Tennessee agents made the company's 2013 backpack campaign another great success with the Realtors collecting over 150 backpacks stuffed with thousands of dollars of school supplies.   "The Youth Villages mission to help kids and families live successfully is a mission that's at the heart of all Crye-Leike Nashville sales associates and employees as our backpack campaign strives to serve as many Middle Tennessee children as possible with new school supplies and backpacks," said Crye-Leike Cofounder and CEO Harold Crye. "Many of our agents look forward to shopping for that special backpack or certain kind of notebook, pen or pencil set that they think the kids will enjoy each year."   Remembering the excitement of what it's like to start school and get lots of new stuff, Crye-Leike associates are eager to participate in the Youth Villages 'Backpack Heroes Campaign' each year to help ensure that the kids in the agency's care in Middle Tennessee get the same fresh start to school as every other child. Over the past several years, Crye-Leike associates have donated thousands of backpacks and thousands of dollars of school supplies to Youth Villages. The company's agents are always excited to buy the newest cool school supplies that they imagine will bring a smile to the face of a child in need.   "We've seen the donations from our agents and staff give the children at Youth Villages a big boost in their self esteem and feel more comfortable with their classmates at the start of a new school year," said Crye. "By providing school supplies for these children, we're letting them know that they are important and special to our community. A solid education and great schools keep our children and communities thriving and strong, and we hope our small effort helps to make a big difference in these children's lives."   Youth Villages Development Manager Greg Schott says, "Because of what Crye-Leike's Realtors do, these kids get to attend school with new folders, paper, pencils and backpacks giving them the chance to feel the same thrill the other kids do when getting new supplies that they can truly call their own. It gives the kids an opportunity to have something brand new and shows them they can trust grown-ups who are willing to help kids they don't even know."   More About Crye-Leike, REALTORS - Harold Crye and Dick Leike established Crye-Leike, REALTORS in 1977 with Crye-Leike now ranking as the nation's 5th largest real estate company. In 2012, Crye-Leike attained a sales volume of $4.5 billion with 28,065 properties sold. More information is available at http://www.crye-leike.com   More About Youth Villages - Youth Villages is a private nonprofit organization that serves emotionally and behaviorally troubled children and their families. Its mission is to help children and families live successfully. Youth Villages strives to provide intensive family restoration for kids and parents. Their goal is to ensure that each child has a functioning family, and a safe, permanent home rather than spending their childhood shifted from foster home to foster home. Today in America, more than 600,000 boys and girls are being raised by the state. Youth Villages helps more than 18,000 children and families each year from more than 20 states. For more information about Youth Villages visit http://www.youthvillages.org/  

For the past 35 years, Crye-Leike Realtors have been proud to assist home buyers and sellers with all of their real estate needs while also taking some time to give back to their communities and lend a helping hand to their neighbors in need.   In each of the nine states the company serves, Crye-Leike's branch offices and Realtors enjoy hosting various creative fundraisers to help the folks in their community who need it most. Whether the offices organize a coat drive for the homeless or a chili cook-off fundraiser, the Realtors enjoy choosing different charities to support in their local community.   In addition to all of the office charity events the company's Realtors host, Crye-Leike holds an annual United Way Campaign to collect money for various charitable organizations supported by United Way.   Crye-Leike Realtors rallied together to help the company's 2012 United Way campaign raise $22,300 for local charities in the counties Crye-Leike serves.   "Our 2012 United Way campaign was another great success," said Crye-Leike Cofounder and CEO Harold Crye. "Crye-Leike is thankful to have so many generous agents and employees who are excited to be Good Samaritans in their community helping their neighbors in need."   This year, Crye-Leike was excited to take their United Way campaign in a new direction giving their agents and employees a chance to donate online with a campaign website built especially for the company associates. Crye-Leike also encouraged its agents to visit United Way's website and type in their zip code to see all of the wonderful ways the organization supports their local community.   "We wanted Crye-Leike associates to see all of the success stories their local United Way has so they would know exactly what their personal pledges would do to support the organization and the community," said Crye-Leike Public Relations Manager Melissa Spoonamore. "United Way partners with and assists a diverse range of charities that help people in the community in several ways including providing food and shelter, counseling families and people with problems especially in times of crisis, providing services to working parents, helping and preparing kids to succeed and face life's challenges, providing care to seniors helping them remain independent and so much more. Crye-Leike is glad to know that United Way multiplies the value of our personal monetary gifts by joining it with other donations to have a greater impact on the crucial issues facing the local communities."   In order to jumpstart its annual United Way campaign, Crye-Leike also organized a pumpkin decorating contest this fall where agents and employees gathered up their arts and crafts supplies and carving tools to decorate a pumpkin for a good cause. Crye-Leike's pumpkin decorating contest collected $400 for United Way and was a fun event to kick off the company's 2012 personal pledge campaign for United Way.   "Crye-Leike cares about our communities and we proudly support many charitable organizations including United Way, Youth Villages, Habitat for Humanity and numerous other local charities in the counties we serve," said Crye. "Since first opening the company doors in 1977, Crye-Leike Realtors have always been passionate about volunteering and fundraising for a variety of different charities near and dear to their hearts."   More About Crye-Leike, REALTORS - Harold Crye and Dick Leike established Crye-Leike, REALTORS in 1977. Today, Crye-Leike?, is the nation's 5th largest real estate company. In 2011, Crye-Leike attained a sales volume of $3.8 billion with 24,470 properties sold. More information is available at http://www.crye-leike.com  

Giving back to the communities they serve working as licensed Realtors is always a goal for the agents with Crye-Leike's Green Hills branch office.   This year, the Nashville Realtors had lots of fun fundraising for two local charities in their neighborhood.   Crye-Leike's Green Hills agents raised $725 to support two organizations in their community. They collected $250 to buy Christmas presents for the Children in Youth Village's care and were proud to participate in the charity's holiday heroes campaign ensuring at least 2 foster children had a brighter holiday season. The Realtors also raised $475 dollars at an office chili cook-off and pet costume party they hosted to benefit Proverbs 12:10 Animal Rescue, a no-kill animal shelter in their neighborhood.   "Crye-Leike cares about the communities we serve and it's always great to see our offices being Good Samaritans for their neighbors in need," said Crye-Leike CEO Harold Crye. "Crye-Leike is proud to have so many Realtors and branch offices that organize creative fundraisers throughout the year to support local charities that help numerous people in need in the community."   More About Crye-Leike, REALTORS - Harold Crye and Dick Leike established Crye-Leike, REALTORS in 1977. Today, Crye-Leike, the nation's 5th largest real estate company, has a network of more than 2,800 licensed sales associates based out of 108 corporate and franchise offices located through-out the nine-state southern region of Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, Louisiana and Oklahoma. In 2011, Crye-Leike attained a sales volume of $3.8 billion with 24,470 properties sold. More information is available at http://www.crye-leike.com      

Realtors from Crye-Leike offices throughout the Chattanooga area organized a company coat drive to help their neighbors in need.   Crye-Leike collected 75 coats to donate to the Chattanooga News Channel 9 ?Coats For Kids' campaign with adult's and children's coats being distributed to local soup kitchens, churches, schools and other places.   "We were excited about the large collection of new and gently used coats we were able to donate to those folks in the community who need it most," said Crye-Leike Realtor Mary Carlson. "As Realtors out and about working in the local community, it's always nice to give something back to the communities we serve. We are proud that our efforts and coat donations will help many of our neighbors in need stay warm this winter."   A special thanks goes to Crye-Leike Realtor Mary Carlson for organizing the coat drive and delivering the coats. Mary is based out of Crye-Leike's East Brainerd branch office and helps plan and organize several fundraisers each year for the company's Chattanooga agents to be able to support the local communities they serve.   More About Crye-Leike, REALTORS - Harold Crye and Dick Leike established Crye-Leike, REALTORS in 1977. Today, Crye-Leike, the nation's 5th largest real estate company, has a network of more than 2,800 licensed sales associates based out of 110 corporate and franchise offices located through-out the nine-state southern region of Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, Louisiana and Oklahoma.In 2011, Crye-Leike attained a sales volume of $3.8 billion with 24,470 properties sold. More information is available at http://www.crye-leike.com

An auction was recently held at the Crye-Leike, REALTORS Mt. Juliet sales office, but the agents were not selling property.   Instead of making competitive offers on a home, bidders were hoping to place the winning bid on one of the many delicious desserts up for auction.   Once again this year, Crye-Leike's Mt. Juliet Realtors continued their tradition of hosting a sweet tooth auction in hopes of raising a lot of money for charity by baking their best dessert recipes including their favorite cakes, pies, cookies and other delicious sweet treats.   Each year, the Realtors raise thousands of dollars at this fun event they host to benefit their local community charities the Mt. Juliet Senior Center and the Mt. Juliet Help Center.   Crye-Leike Mt. Juliet's 9th annual Sweet Tooth Auction was another great success with the agents collecting $3,375 for their neighbors in need.   "For our office and agents, this is our big fundraiser for the year, and a sweet one at that," said Crye-Leike Realtor Judy Roark. "It allows the agents to come together as an office and raise money for a great cause within the community. We were proud to raise some big bucks for the Mt. Juliet Senior Center and the Mt. Juliet Help Center again this year."    

Brentwood, TN.- Crye-Leike Agent Tammy Russell has always been committed to giving back to the communities she serves working as a licensed Realtor for the last 8 years.   This year, Russell was excited to continue her tradition of volunteering and fundraising for several local charities. She was recently proud to raise big bucks for the organization Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee. Tammy raised $5,680 for the charity in just 3 short weeks and was crowed ?Duchess of the Vines' at the Franklin Wine Festival where she was recognized by Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee for her fundraising achievements.   Russell was able to successfully and quickly collect money for the charity through a social media fundraiser on Facebook and an Art Barre Fundraiser she organized featuring four local artists, live music, wine and cheese and lots of generous donors that helped her raise $1,500 from just that event.   "For several years, I have been on the fundraising committee volunteering for Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee, but this year it was much more personal for me," said Russell. "I was one of 3 nominees rushing around and competing to see who could personally raise the most money for the organization in a few short weeks. It was an honor to win an award from the Big Brothers and Big Sisters charity for my fundraising efforts and it was a blessing to feel the support of my generous clients, friends, family and fellow Realtors who helped me make my charity campaign a great success."   Tammy Russell says she has enjoyed community service work since she was in high school when she visited retirement homes organizing pageants to keep the seniors entertained. Russell also co-created a charity called Mending Limbs and has enjoyed being a volunteer for the March of Dimes for the last 8 years. "Doing community work and helping to raise awareness for those who need help has always been a proud passion of mine, in addition to helping real estate clients," Russell said.   Crye-Leike Realtor Tammy Russell assists buyers and sellers in and around Williamson, Davidson, and Rutherford counties based out of the company's Brentwood branch office. Russell has been a top producing realtor for several years ranking as the 22nd best agent in Middle Tennessee for 2007, the 30th best agent in Middle Tennessee in 2006, and was named 'Rookie of the Year' in 2005. She ranked in the top 71 in 2008. Russell is a multi-million dollar producer who has her professional real estate designations as an Accredited Buyer Representative, a Certified New Home Sales Professional, and as an e-Pro Internet Marketing Professional. She is a member of the National Association of Realtors and the Williamson County Association of Realtors.   For all of your real estate needs, contact Crye-Leike Realtor Tammy Russell by phone at 615-351-2007 or by e-mail at tammy.russell@crye-leike.com. Find Tammy on the web at http://tammyrussell.crye-leike.com/   More About Crye-Leike, REALTORS - Harold Crye and Dick Leike established Crye-Leike, REALTORS in 1977. Today, Crye-Leike? is the nation's 5th largest real estate company that attained a sales volume of $3.8 billion with 24,470 properties sold in 2011. More information is available at http://www.crye-leike.com More About Big Brothers Big Sisters - Big Brothers Big Sisters provides children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one relationships that change their lives for the better, forever. Partnering with parents, guardians, schools, corporations and others, Big Brothers Big Sisters carefully pairs children with screened volunteer mentors, and then monitors and supports these one-to-one mentoring matches in building safe, enduring relationships. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee serves children all across Middle Tennessee in Metro Nashville/Davidson county as well as Williamson, Rutherford, Cheatham, Hickman, Dickson, Robertson, Sumner, and Wilson counties. For more information visit: http://www.mentorakid.org/site/c.5oIGJVPxGbIQF/b.6231477/k.BF05/Home.htm  

SMYRNA, TN.- Realtors in Crye-Leike's Smyrna office continued their tradition of hosting a chili cook-off and silent auction fundraiser this fall and had another very successful event.   Agents from the office dusted off their cookbooks and prepared their favorite chili recipes in hopes of winning the honor as 'Best Chili Cook' and in hopes of helping raise lots of money for charity like they have done in past years for several local organizations.   Crye-Leike's 9th annual chili cook-off supper and silent auction collected $2,081for charity. All of the proceeds from the 2012 chili fundraiser were donated to the Smyrna - LaVergne Food Bank. Crye-Leike's Smyrna agents were excited to learn the money they raised will go to support an average of 18 families and 54 people a day who are assisted by the local food bank.   More than a dozen different styles of chili were served for supper at the event held in Crye-Leike's Smyrna office parking lot. The Realtors were happy to have many people show up and support their fundraiser by enjoying some delicious chili recipes and bidding on some great silent auction items. Cyre-Leike's Smyrna agents extend a special thanks to the public and everyone who attended and supported the event helping them raise some big bucks for the food bank and the folks in the community who need help the most.   "For our office and agents, this is our big fundraiser for the year, and a delicious one at that," said Crye-Leike Realtor Von Richcreek. "It allows the agents to come together as an office and raise money for a great cause within the community. All charities are important, but when it comes to feeding those who would otherwise be unable to eat, the need to help that cause is overwhelming. We were proud to raise a good amount of funds for our local food bank this year."   For more information about the chili cook-off fundraiser or for all your real estate needs, please contact the Crye-Leike Smyrna branch office at 615-220-1300.   More About Crye-Leike, REALTORS - Harold Crye and Dick Leike established Crye-Leike, REALTORS in 1977. Today, Crye-Leike?, the nation's 5th largest real estate company, has a network of more than 2,800 licensed sales associates based out of 108 corporate and franchise offices located through-out the nine-state southern region of Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, Louisiana and Oklahoma. In 2011, Crye-Leike attained a sales volume of $3.8 billion with 24,470 properties sold. More information is available at http://www.crye-leike.com    

For the past 35 years, Crye-Leike Realtors have been assisting home buyers and sellers with all of their real estate needs while also lending a helping hand to their neighbors in need.   In order to jumpstart its annual United Way campaign, Crye-Leike organized a pumpkin decorating contest this fall. Agents and employees gathered up their arts and crafts supplies and carving tools to decorated a pumpkin for a good cause.   Crye-Leike's pumpkin decorating contest collected $400 for United Way and was a fun event to kick off the company's 2012 personal pledge campaign for United Way.   "Crye-Leike cares about our communities and we proudly support many charitable organizations including United Way, Youth Villages, Habitat for Humanity and numerous other local charities in the counties we serve," said Crye-Leike Cofounder and CEO Harold Crye. "Crye-Leike is thankful to have so many generous agents and employees who are excited to be Good Samaritans in their community helping their neighbors in need."   A special thanks goes to Crye-Leike's Hermitage, Tennessee office, Crye-Leike's Fairview, Tennessee office, Crye-Leike's Cartersville, Georgia office, and Crye-Leike's Jackson - Flowood, Mississippi offices for hosting pumpkin decorating parties and raising big donations for United Way!   More About Crye-Leike, REALTORS - Harold Crye and Dick Leike established Crye-Leike, REALTORS in 1977. Today, Crye-Leike?, the nation's 5th largest real estate company, has a network of more than 2,800 licensed sales associates based out of 108 corporate and franchise offices located through-out the nine-state southern region of Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, Louisiana and Oklahoma. In 2011, Crye-Leike attained a sales volume of $3.8 billion with 24,470 properties sold. More information is available at http://www.crye-leike.com      

SMYRNA, TN.- Realtors in Crye-Leike's Smyrna office are continuing their tradition of hosting a chili cook-off fundraiser this fall. This will be their ninth year to organize the event and proceeds from this year's chili supper will benefit the Smyrna - LaVergne Food Bank.   "For our office and agents, this is our big fundraiser for the year, and a delicious one at that," said Crye-Leike Realtor Von Richcreek. "It allows the agents to come together as an office and raise money for a great cause within the community. This year's benefactor of the chili cook-off will be the Smyrna - LaVergne Food Bank."   Richcreek adds, "All charities are important, but when it comes to feeding those who would otherwise be unable to eat, the need to help that cause is overwhelming. This is especially important during this time of year with all of the holidays coming up. We feel the Smyrna - LaVergne Food Bank is a very deserving recipient of the funds that we will raise this year."   Agents from the office will be dusting off their cookbooks and preparing their best chili recipes in hopes of winning the honor as 'Best Chili Cook' and in hopes of helping raise lots of money for charity like they have done in past years for several local organizations.   More than a dozen different styles of chili will be served for an early supper on Tuesday, October 23rd as the Crye-Leike Smyrna Realtors host their 9th annual chili cook-off at their branch office located at 599 Sam Ridley Parkway in West Smyrna.   The Realtors invite the public to join them for supper from 4:30pm to 6:30pm. Dinner tickets will be on sale for $5, and everyone who purchases a ticket can sample different chili recipes, toppings, soups and soft drinks. Hot dogs and desserts will also be on sale and additional monetary donations will be accepted to help raise money for the Smyrna - LaVergne Food Bank. There will be an exciting silent auction to raise funds for the food bank and non-perishable food items can also be donated and dropped off at Crye-Leike's Smyrna office on the day of the chili cook-off.   "We personally invite the community to this fun annual event and hope to see many people stop by our office for a tasty chili supper and join our efforts in supporting our local food bank," said Richcreek.   For more information about the chili cook-off fundraiser or for all your real estate needs, please contact the Crye-Leike Smyrna branch office at 615-220-1300.   More About Crye-Leike, REALTORS - Harold Crye and Dick Leike established Crye-Leike, REALTORS in 1977. Today, Crye-Leike?, the nation's 5th largest real estate company, has a network of more than 2,800 licensed sales associates based out of 108 corporate and franchise offices located through-out the nine-state southern region of Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, Louisiana and Oklahoma. In 2011, Crye-Leike attained a sales volume of $3.8 billion with 24,470 properties sold. More information is available at http://www.crye-leike.com    

The following story was created by The Jones Company:   Franklin, TN ? For the eighth time in 8 years, The Jones Company and Crye-Leike Realtors have partnered to build another "Green" Habitat for Humanity home in Williamson County.   The Jones Company and Crye-Leike, REALTORS? have been working to complete the home in The Overlook at Carter's Creek Station, located at 1810 Daniel Court in Columbia, TN. The home will be ready in time for the family to move in before Thanksgiving. The new homeowner is Bittisa Peoples, who is a mother of four and grandmother of twins. She grew up in Franklin and graduated from Franklin High School. She is a Certified Direct Support Professional trained at Waves, Inc. and currently works at Tennessee Personal Assistance, a job she finds very rewarding as she helps people with challenges lead a more fulfilling life.     Bittisa's oldest son, Mondreko (Tre) is 20 and recently completed his first year at Western Kentucky University and is now transferring to MTSU. Howard (15) loves to play basketball and is currently a student at Centennial High School. Bittisa's oldest daughter, Searria, is 19 and has a set of twins, Leeya and L.J. (3). Francescia (Precious) is 14 and loves music and dancing. Precious has cerebral palsy, and has several physical limitations that will be accommodated for in the new home.   This partnership between the two companies represents a $70,000 commitment, with more than 100 volunteers as well as 25 supply sponsors including Huskey Truss, Delta Associates, American Heating & Cooling, Tennessee Glass, and Jewell Roofing.   "I truly appreciate the kindness and generosity from all of these sponsors," says Bittisa. "I have really enjoyed the learning experience and meeting new, positive people who support and encourage me."     The project is a result of the partners' ongoing commitment to continue to build one new Habitat for Humanity home in Williamson County per year. This partnership stems from a strategic marketing alliance formed between the two companies in September 2000.   "We have found our commitment to Habitat for Humanity to be extremely rewarding," said Richard Chapman, president and partner of The Jones Company. "It gives us all an opportunity to roll up our sleeves for a common cause, and help make a difference for a deserving, hard working mother of four.     "Working with The Jones Company to build a Habitat home is something we look forward to every year," said Harold Crye, cofounder and CEO of Crye-Leike, REALTORS. "This partnership has not only had a very positive effect out in our community, but also internally, with our employees. We continue to be committed to the goal of homeownership for anyone with the desire and commitment."       ###     About The Jones Company: The Jones Company (www.LiveJones.com) has been in business for 85 years, and has built over 3500 homes in Middle Tennessee since 1995. The company offers a variety of home collections starting with the $200,000 "first move up" home to homes in excess of $600,000.     About Crye-Leike, Realtors: Harold Crye and Dick Leike established Crye-Leike, REALTORS in 1977. Today, Crye-Leike?, the nations 5th largest real estate company, has a network of more than 2,800 licensed sales associates based out of more than 110 corporate and franchise offices located through-out the nine-state southern region of Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina and Oklahoma.     About Habitat for Humanity of Williamson County: Since 1992, Williamson County Habitat for Humanity has partnered with local churches, businesses, foundations and the public sector to provide 96 hardworking, lower-income Williamson County families with an opportunity to purchase their own home. Home construction and neighborhood development is funded through tax-deductible financial contributions and in-kind donations from local businesses, churches, civic organizations and individuals.   These contributions, along with the labor of sponsor employees, members and other volunteers enable Williamson County Habitat to build and sell homes to selected families who partner with Williamson County Habitat. Working families are selected to partner with HFHWC on the basis of family income ($17,000 - $40,000 annual household income) and their demonstrated need for affordable housing. After an extensive qualification process, the families must (i) complete up to 500 hours of "sweat equity" by completing a Homebuyer's Education program, working on others' and their own homes; (ii) purchase their home for the "cost of construction price" through a 30-year, interest-free mortgage, and (iii) make principal, property insurance and tax payments totaling approximately $525 per month on time. Habitat homeowners continue an ongoing relationship with Habitat for Humanity of Williamson County and agree to certain post-closing restrictive covenants that continue throughout the 30-year life of the mortgage. For more information about our Homeownership Program, please visit our website at: www.habitatwilliamson.org.    

Middle Tennessee, - Children in Youth Village's care throughout Middle Tennessee will be going back to school in style thanks to Crye-Leike Realtors across the mid-state.   For the 12th consecutive year, agents and staff from the company's Middle Tennessee offices went back to school shopping to help prepare hundreds of children for the new school year.   "The Youth Villages mission to help kids and families live successfully is a mission that's at the heart of all Crye-Leike Nashville Region associates and employees as our backpack campaign strives to serve as many Middle Tennessee children as possible with new school supplies and backpacks," said Crye-Leike Cofounder and CEO Harold Crye. "Many of our agents look forward to shopping for that special backpack or certain kind of notebook, pen or pencil set that they think the kids will enjoy each year."   Remembering the excitement of what it's like to start school and get lots of new stuff, Crye-Leike associates are eager to participate in the Youth Villages ?Backpack Heroes Campaign' each year to help ensure that the kids in the agency's care in Middle Tennessee get the same fresh start to school as every other child.   "Because of what Crye-Leike's Realtors do, these kids get to attend school with new folders, paper, pencils and backpacks giving them the chance to feel the same thrill the other kids do when getting new supplies that they can truly call their own," said Greg Schott, Youth Villages Development Manager. "It gives the kids an opportunity to have something brand new and shows them they can trust grown-ups who are willing to help kids they don't even know."   In past years, Crye-Leike's backpack drives have been a great success with agents donating thousands of backpacks and thousands of dollars of school supplies to Youth Villages. Crye-Leike's Middle Tennessee agents made the company's 2012 backpack campaign another great success with the Realtors collecting 200 backpacks stuffed with thousands of dollars of school supplies.   "We know from years past that the participation of our associates and staff helps to give these children a big boost in their self esteem and feel more comfortable with their classmates at the start of a new school year," said Crye.   Crye adds, "By providing school supplies for these children, we're letting them know that they are important and special to our community. A solid education and great schools keep our children and communities thriving and strong, and we hope our small effort helps to make a big difference in their lives."   More About Crye-Leike, REALTORS - Harold Crye and Dick Leike established Crye-Leike, REALTORS in 1977 with Crye-Leike now ranking as the nation's 5th largest real estate company. In 2011, Crye-Leike attained a sales volume of $3.8 billion with 24,470 properties sold. More information is available at http://www.crye-leike.com   More About Youth Villages - Youth Villages is a private nonprofit organization that serves emotionally and behaviorally troubled children and their families. Its mission is to help children and families live successfully. Youth Villages strives to provide intensive family restoration for kids and parents. Their goal is to ensure that each child has a functioning family, and a safe, permanent home rather than spending their childhood shifted from foster home to foster home. Today in America, more than 600,000 boys and girls are being raised by the state. Youth Villages helps more than 18,000 children and families each year from more than 20 states. For more information about Youth Villages visit http://www.youthvillages.org/  

SMYRNA, TN.- Realtors in Crye-Leike's Smyrna office are continuing their tradition of hosting a chili cook-off fundraiser this fall. This will be their eighth year to organize the event and proceeds from this year's luncheon will benefit the North Rutherford County YMCA's Restore Ministries Program.   "For our office and agents, this is our big fundraiser for the year, and a delicious one at that," said Richcreek. "It allows the agents to come together as an office and raise money for a great cause within the community. This year's benefactor of the chili cook-off is a great program that truly helps people within the community in a variety of ways. We feel the North Rutherford County YMCA's Restore Ministries Program is a very deserving recipient of the funds that we will raise this year."   Agents from the office will be dusting off their cook-books and preparing their best chili recipes in hopes of winning the honor as ?Best Chili Cook' and in hopes of helping raise lots of money for charity like they have done in past years for several local organizations.   More than a dozen different styles of chili will be served for lunch on Tuesday, October 25th as the Crye-Leike Smyrna Realtors host their 8th annual chili cook-off at their branch office located at 599 Sam Ridley Parkway in West Smyrna.   The Realtors invite the public to join them for lunch from 11:00am to 1:00pm. Lunch tickets will be on sale for $5, and everyone who purchases a ticket can sample different chili recipes, toppings, soups and soft drinks. Hot dogs and desserts will also be on sale and additional monetary donations will be accepted to help raise money for the designated charity.   "We personally invite the community to this fun annual event and hope to see many people stop by our office for a tasty chili lunch and join our efforts in supporting this wonderful charity," said Richcreek.   For more information about the chili cook-off fundraiser or for all your real estate needs, please contact the Crye-Leike Smyrna branch office at 615-220-1300.   More About Crye-Leike, REALTORS Harold Crye and Dick Leike established Crye-Leike, REALTORS in 1977. Today, Crye-Leike?, the nation's 6th largest real estate company, has a network of more than 3,200 licensed sales associates based out of 113 corporate and franchise offices located through-out the nine-state southern region of Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, Louisiana and Oklahoma. Crye-Leike is a full-service real estate company offering buyers and sellers services in: residential and commercial sales, mortgage, title, insurance, business brokerage and investments, property management, development and construction, builder resources, REO bank-owned properties, relocation, auctions, and home services. In 2010, Crye-Leike attained a sales volume of $3.85 billion with 24,260 homes sold. More information is available at http://www.crye-leike.com      

MT. JULIET, TN.- Crye-Leike, Realtors in Mt. Juliet invite the public to their 8th annual Martin Cummings Sweet Tooth Auction with all proceeds benefiting the Mt. Juliet Help Center and the Senior Center.   The agents will put on their chef hats and bake up lots of sweet treats for guests to bid on. They will be auctioning off all kinds of pies, cakes, cookies, and lots of other sweet tooth items.   As they do each year, the Realtors personally invite the public to join them for this fun event and fundraiser. This year's auction will be held on Tuesday, October 11, at the Crye-Leike Mt. Juliet branch office located at 1285 North Mt. Juliet Road. The event will begin with a light breakfast being served at 9am and the auction will start at 9:30.   The Realtors hope to see many people come have breakfast and bid on the sweet tooth items. In previous years, Crye-Leike's Mt. Juliet office has raised thousands of dollars at their sweet tooth auctions with proceeds benefiting various local charities supported by United Way. Last year's auction raised over $5,000 - and with the community's help - the Realtors hope this will be their best year ever.   The auction is named in memory of the late Martin Cummings who was the first Managing Broker of the Crye-Leike, REALTORS Mt. Juliet office. Martin always stressed to his agents to give back to the community and that is what Crye-Leike's Mt. Juliet office always strives to do with the sweet tooth auction, blood drives and other fundraisers each year.   For questions about the sweet tooth auction or for all your real estate needs, please contact the Crye-Leike Mt. Juliet office at 615-754-8999.   More About Crye-Leike, REALTORS Harold Crye and Dick Leike established Crye-Leike, REALTORS in 1977. Today, Crye-Leike?, the nation's 6th largest real estate company, has a network of more than 3,200 licensed sales associates based out of 113 corporate and franchise offices located through-out the nine-state southern region of Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, Louisiana and Oklahoma. Crye-Leike is a full-service real estate company offering buyers and sellers services in: residential and commercial sales, mortgage, title, insurance, business brokerage and investments, property management, development and construction, builder resources, REO bank-owned properties, relocation, auctions, and home services. In 2010, Crye-Leike attained a sales volume of $3.85 billion with 24,260 homes sold. More information is available at http://www.crye-leike.com      

While real estate agents stay pretty busy during the final days of the summer home selling season, Crye-Leike's Middle Tennessee Realtors have definitely been in a buying mood. Agents have been busy shopping for back to school supplies and backpacks to donate to children in the care of Youth Villages in Nashville and surrounding counties.   "By providing school supplies for these children, we're letting them know that they are important and special to our community," said Harold Crye, Crye-Leike, REALTORS Cofounder and CEO. "A solid education and great schools keep our children and communities thriving and strong, and we hope our small effort helps to make a big difference in their lives."   Now in its 11th consecutive year, Crye-Leike is part of the Youth Villages ?Backpack Heroes Campaign' - to help ensure that the kids in the agency's care in Middle Tennessee get the same start to school as every other child. So from early July until early August each year, Crye-Leike Associates and Employees across the Middle Tennessee region go school supply shopping and enjoy being backpack heroes because they know the new backpacks and school supplies give the kids the chance to feel like every other kid in getting something brand new that they can truly call their own.   "Because of what Crye-Leike associates do, these kids get to attend school with new folders, paper, pencils and backpacks like every other kid," said Greg Schott, Youth Villages Development Manager. "It gives them the opportunity to have something brand new and shows them they can trust grown-ups who are willing to help kids they don't even know."   In past years, Crye-Leike's Nashville region's backpack drives have been a great success with agents donating hundreds of backpacks and thousands of dollars of school supplies to Youth Villages. Crye-Leike's Middle Tennessee agents made the company's 2011 backpack campaign another great success with the Realtors collecting over 100 backpacks filled with hundreds of dollars of school supplies.   "We know from years past that the participation of our associates and employees helps to give these children a big boost in their self esteem and feel more comfortable with their classmates at the start of a new school year," said Crye. Crye adds, "The Youth Villages mission, to help children and families live successfully is a mission that's at the heart of all Crye-Leike, REALTORS associates and employees as our backpack campaign strives to serve as many Middle Tennessee children as possible with new school supplies and backpacks. Many of our agents look forward to shopping for that special backpack or certain kind of notebook, pen or pencil set that they think the kids will enjoy each year."   More About Crye-Leike, REALTORS Harold Crye and Dick Leike established Crye-Leike, REALTORS in 1977. Today, Crye-Leike?, the nation's 6th largest real estate company, has a network of more than 3,200 licensed sales associates based out of 113 corporate and franchise offices located through-out the nine-state southern region of Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, Louisiana and Oklahoma. Crye-Leike is a full-service real estate company offering buyers and sellers services in: residential and commercial sales, mortgage, title, insurance, business brokerage and investments, property management, development and construction, builder resources, REO bank-owned properties, relocation, auctions, and home services. In 2010, Crye-Leike attained a sales volume of $3.85 billion with 24,260 homes sold. More information is available at http://www.crye-leike.com  

Brentwood, TN, - For many years, the Realtors in Crye-Leike's Brentwood West Regional Headquarters office have sponsored a blood drive for the American Red Cross - and this year they will keep that tradition alive as they host their 9th Annual Blood Drive.   On Wednesday, June 8th, an American Red Cross Blood Mobile will be parked outside of Crye-Leike's Brentwood West sales office - located at 5111 Maryland Way - with a full nursing staff standing by to take good care of all the donors.   "We hope lots of people will join us in giving the gift of life," said Crye-Leike Realtor and Brentwood Blood Drive Coordinator Jim Heidenway. "We invite and encourage the public to join our efforts in supporting the Red Cross by calling our office to schedule an appointment time to give blood. This will ensure no one will have to wait in line."   Crye-Leike's Realtors work with buyers and sellers in the community everyday and giving back to the community they serve by supporting charities like the American Red Cross has always been an important goal for the sales associates of Crye-Leike's Brentwood Branch.   "We host our blood drives for the Red Cross in the summer because that's the time when donors are needed most," said Heidenway. "During the summer months, the need for blood in local hospitals increases due to travel related injuries, outdoor accidents and scheduled surgeries while donations often decrease because regular donors are busy with travel and vacation plans."   Crye-Leike, REALTORS in Brentwood will host its 9th Annual Summer Blood Drive on Wednesday, June 8th from 10:00am - 3:00pm at the Regional Headquarters Plaza located at 5111 Maryland Way - providing a convenient way for the agents and the community to donate.   The office's goal is to have as many donors as possible because 800 pints of blood are needed each day in the Greater Nashville area. Each pint of blood donated can save as many as three lives and also goes to help the Red Cross maintain a ready supply of blood for emergencies.   "All donors will be entered into a drawing with a chance to win dinner for two at Logan's Roadhouse," said Heidenway. "In addition for a chance to win a nice dinner at Logan's, anyone who donates blood will have the satisfaction of knowing they are saving a life."   For more information about the blood drive or to schedule an appointment time to donate, please call Crye-Leike's Brentwood Branch Office at 373-2044.   More About Crye-Leike, REALTORS Harold Crye and Dick Leike established Crye-Leike, REALTORS in 1977. Today, Crye-Leike?, the nation's 6th largest real estate company, has a network of more than 3,200 licensed sales associates based out of 113 corporate and franchise offices located through-out the nine-state southern region of Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, Louisiana and Oklahoma.   Crye-Leike is a full-service real estate company offering buyers and sellers services in: residential and commercial sales, mortgage, title, insurance, business brokerage and investments, property management, development and construction, builder resources, REO bank-owned properties, relocation, auctions, and home services. In 2010, Crye-Leike attained a sales volume of $3.85 billion with 24,260 homes sold. More information is available at http://www.crye-leike.com.