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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.          

Nashville, Tenn., - After a decade spent working with buyers and sellers, Agent Stan Peacock has all of the right qualities it will take to lead the Sumner Association of Realtors as its newly installed 2011 President.   Peacock has been an active member of the SAR for many years. Stan assists clients and conducts his business by the slogan "Exceeding Your Expectations" and that's exactly what he plans to do as he leads the SAR through 2011.   "It's an honor to serve my fellow Realtors as the President of the SAR Board," said Peacock. "I will continue to do my part to keep our association strong and vibrant. I have many ideas and goals to help our group grow and improve this year."   Peacock is optimistic for the 2011 housing market having already seen signs of improvement. He continues to maintain a positive attitude and still strongly believes in the power of homeownership.   "Home ownership matters, more than ever," said Peacock. "Our community, our children, local businesses and all areas benefit from home ownership. The American Dream is still alive, and we must continue our push for financial institutions to ease the strict guidelines to help increase home ownership possibilities."   Peacock adds, "Increased education for our clients and Realtor professionals will be a high priority for the coming year."   In order to better assist his clients, Peacock has always valued the important role continuing education has played in his business while trying to keep his knowledge of the market sharp and up-to-date.   Peacock took all the required classes to be certified with his professional real estate designations as an Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR), Certified Builder Specialist (CBS), Certified Residential Specialist (CRS), Certified Internet Marketing Professional (ePRO), Short Sale and Foreclosure Resource Specialist (SFR) and as a Graduate REALTOR Institute (GRI).   Since 2001 Peacock has been a licensed real estate sales associate with Crye-Leike, REALTORS assisting buyers and sellers in and around Sumner, Davidson, Robertson, and Wilson counties. He specializes in all types of residential real estate sales with a focus on first-time homebuyers, new construction and investment properties.   "One hundred percent customer satisfaction has been my legacy that has led me to open many doors for my clients and myself," said Peacock. "Clients who work with me can be assured absolute trust throughout the entire transaction and I'll assist with getting the keys to any home they want to see."   In addition to his Director duties with SAR, Peacock serves on the association's Golf Task Force Committee for Habitat for Humanity, Dues Maintenance and Hearing Panel Committees. He is also active in the Tennessee Association of Realtors (TAR) and National Association of Realtors (NAR).   In 2008, Peacock was inducted into Crye-Leike's prestigious Circle of Excellence. It is the company's highest honor, recognizing sales associates for their service to Crye-Leike, the community and profession. Peacock is among a select group of associates in the Greater Middle Tennessee Region who hold the honor and have been bestowed by Crye-Leike with the title of Vice President.   In 2004 Stan served as Vice President of the Gallatin Kiwanis Club. He also holds a first Degree Black Belt in Martial Arts.   For all of your real estate needs, please contact Crye-Leike, REALTORS Vice President Stan Peacock directly by phone at 615-512-3848, email peacocks@crye-leike.com and you can find him on the web at www.PeacockHomes.com. 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 3,600 licensed sales associates based out of 130 corporate and franchise offices located through-out the nine-state southern region of Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina 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 2009, Crye-Leike attained a sales volume in excess of $3.9 billion with 24,983 homes sold. More information is available at http://www.crye-leike.com  

Crye-Leike's Nashville Realtors are spreading some Christmas cheer for charity this holiday season. Crye-Leike is one of the proud sponsors for this year's Gaylord Opryland Hall of Trees. Each tree up for auction is tied to a charity and includes major prizes, all donated by the tree sponsors.   Each tree and prizes under the trees, will be auctioned off to benefit the designated charities. The winning bid received for each tree will be donated to the selected charity organization. All proceeds from Crye-Leike's tree will go to benefit Youth Villages.   Special thanks goes to Crye-Leike's Hendersonville office of agents for helping secure donations and decorating Crye-Leike's beautiful tree.   The trees will be on display until December 20th and bids may be placed online or in person at Gaylord Opryland Resort's Ryman Exhibit Hall B. To place a bid or find out more information visit http://www.halloftrees.com/index.php#auction   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 3,600 licensed sales associates based out of 130 corporate and franchise offices located through-out the nine-state southern region of Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina 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 2009, Crye-Leike attained a sales volume in excess of $3.9 billion with 24,983 homes sold. More information is available at http://www.crye-leike.com    

HUNTSVILLE, AL, - Giving back to the community they serve is always an important goal for the Realtors in Crye-Leike's four Alabama offices, but now they see their goal to give back is more important than ever before.   For the second year in a row, the agents will be donating and collecting toys for the children in the community who might not have Christmas presents without the help of others.   "It's hard to imagine a child without Christmas, but sadly many see this every year," said Crye-Leike Huntsville Realtor Mary Kelley. "This is a very important campaign for us. We feel that with the economy the way it is, even more kids may not get anything for Christmas this year and we are trying to make a difference by collecting toys for as many children as we can."   The Realtors invite the public to join their efforts in supporting the Toys For Tots program by dropping by their offices with new and unwrapped toys. They hope to get the public's help in providing a large number of toys to kids who might not have Christmas without the generous gifts from others.   "All donations to our toy drive will be greatly appreciated and appreciated by the children throughout the year," said Mary. "Our toy drive is a yearly campaign and we love doing it! We hope to get the community's help in providing lots of toys because we want this Christmas to be a good one for all the kids."   More About Crye-Leike, REALTORS Toys For Tots Toy Drive All four Crye-Leike branch offices in Alabama will be collecting toys for less fortunate children this Christmas season. New and unwrapped toys can be dropped off at any of the offices or arrangements can be made to have toy donations picked up if someone is unable to get to one of the offices.   The offices will be collecting toys through December 23rd. Toys can be dropped off during normal business hours Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 5:30pm. Crye-Leike's Huntsville office is located at 809 Shoney Drive, the Madison office is located at 1591 Hughes Road, the Ardmore office is located at 26626 Main Street and the Athens office is located at 1260 US Hwy 72 East. The offices can be contacted by phone at 256-650-0022 (Huntsville), 256-258-0930 (Madison), 256-423-5454 (Ardmore), and 256-230-2589 (Athens).   Jeff Benton Homes will also be partnering with Crye-Leike to collect toys for tots by placing collection boxes at their display homes encouraging the public to donate.   For more information on the toy drive and for all your real estate needs, please contact Crye-Leike Madison Realtor Mary Kelley at 256-771-3999 or e-mail her at mary.kelley@crye-leike.com.   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 3,600 licensed sales associates based out of 130 corporate and franchise offices located through-out the nine-state southern region of Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina 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 2009, Crye-Leike attained a sales volume in excess of $3.9 billion with 24,983 homes sold. More information is available at http://www.crye-leike.com.    

NASHVILLE, TN, - Giving back to the community they work in on a daily basis is important to the Realtors in all of Crye-Leike's offices throughout Nashville. Each office comes up with creative ways to fundraise and support local charities and that's exactly what the Realtors in Crye-Leike's Brentwood Old Hickory office do each year during Christmas.   "Only a few years ago it was difficult for our office to come together and be motivated to raise money for a local charity because we didn't have a plan in place or a special organization for agents to be inspired by, but that all changed three years ago when we began creative fundraising for the children who attend Vanderbilt's Camp Hope." said Crye-Leike Realtor and Fundraising Captain Jack Jernigan.   It's been a tradition for Crye-Leike's Brentwood Old Hickory agents to organize a fundraiser for Camp Hope for the last three years. They have raised thousands of dollars for kids who have suffered serious physical and emotional pain from severe burns.   "While this event is sponsored by our office, it has become one of Crye-Leike's premier events of the year," said Jack. "It's an exciting time where our offices come together for children burn victims needing to attend Camp Hope. Many of these children are teased and taunted by schoolmates and Camp Hope is a place where they can just be normal kids together."   Jack adds, "The camp is a typical camp but because of the kids injuries it takes many adult volunteers and therapists to make it run smoothly. As a volunteer at the camp since 2006, I thought I would make a difference in these kid's lives but they have made more of a difference in my life"   Crye-Leike Agents will carry on their tradition of fundraising for Camp Hope this year by hosting a Dinner and a Movie night at the Belcourt Theater in Nashville. They did a similar event last year and will once again show the hit movie "The Polar Express."   "Last year's event was great fun with 180 people attending the event and we raised a lot of money too," said Jack. "We raised $3,500 so more kids would be able to attend Camp Hope. This year our goal is to have at least 250 people come have dinner and watch the wonderful movie that puts you in a Christmas spirit. We also hope to raise $7,500 dollars for Camp Hope."   More About The Crye-Leike Fundraiser For Camp Hope Crye-Leike Agents are selling tickets to Dinner and a Movie at the Belcourt Theater in Nashville with all proceeds benefiting Vanderbilt's Camp Hope. The fundraiser will be held on Wednesday, December 8th with dinner and a silent auction starting at 6pm and "The Polar Express" playing at 7pm. Santa Clause will also be at the event and parents can have their kids' photos taken with him.   Tickets can be purchased online at www.belcourt.org or at the box office located at 2102 Belcourt Avenue in Nashville. Tickets for adults are $20 and tickets for children are $15. There will also be a silent auction with over 70 items for sale. The auction items and other information about the event is available at www.CampHopeCharityEvent.org.   For questions or more information about the Camp Hope Fundraiser, please call Crye-Leike's Brentwood Old Hickory office at 615-373-3513 or e-mail info@CampHopeCharityEvent.org.   More About Vanderbilt's Camp Hope Camp Hope is a cost free camp that is designed to assist pediatric burn survivors with their physical and emotional needs. The camp is a place where children can overcome the trauma they have experienced by camping with others just like themselves. Nurses, physicians, occupational and physical therapists, respiratory therapists, and adult burn survivors help create an environment where a child's healing can continue. More information about Camp Hope can be found on Vanderbilt's Burn Center website at http://www.vuburncenter.com.   "Anyone that goes to the camp, will see the laughter and joy that these children have just being there," said Jack. "They are in a world of their own, with friends who understand their situations. This is a time when the scars received by hurtful words disappear."   More About Crye-Leike Realtor Jack Jernigan Jack Jernigan is a licensed Realtor assisting buyers and sellers in and around Williamson, Davidson, Wilson, Maury and Rutherford counties and is based out of Crye-Leike's Brentwood Old Hickory office. Jack is a member of the Crye-Leike Multi-Million Dollar Club, and since May of 2006, he has been a frequent volunteer in the Burn Center at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and a volunteer for its Camp Hope. Jack was the 2009 "Volunteer of the Year" for Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He can be reached at www.JackJernigan.com.   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 3,600 licensed sales associates based out of 130 corporate and franchise offices located through-out the nine-state southern region of Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina 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 2009, Crye-Leike attained a sales volume in excess of $3.9 billion with 24,983 homes sold. More information is available at http://www.crye-leike.com.  

NASHVILLE, TN, - Giving back to the community they serve is always an important goal for the sales associates in Crye-Leike, REALTORS Cane Ridge Nashville office - but now they see their goal to give back is more important than ever before.   With more people struggling to make ends meet and in need of assistance, Crye-Leike's Cane Ridge Nashville agents are organizing a coat drive for the homeless.   "We're continually looking for ways to give back to the community," said Wanda Batson, Coat Drive Coordinator & Crye-Leike Nashville Agent. "We normally work with homeowners and prospective homeowners on a daily basis. In this case we felt the need to help out the homeless, so we're asking everyone in our office to get in touch with their friends and neighbors for donations of new or gently used winter coats."   Crye-Leike Agent Wanda Batson is organizing the "Crye-Leike Coats for the Homeless Campaign" for the third year in a row. Last year, the companywide coat drive collected a truck load of coats, gloves, scarves and other winter clothes for homeless men, women and children in the Nashville area.   "All the coats and winter clothing collected last year were donated to Belmont Church and handed out at the church's Christmas Dinner they provide each year to feed the homeless." said Wanda.   Again this year, Crye-Leike is challenging each agent and associate to collect coats from friends, neighbors and from their own closets to be donated to Belmont Church's annual coat drive and dinner for the homeless.   "We're excited to be supporting and joining in the Belmont Church congregation's ongoing winter coat campaign for the homeless," said Wanda. "This holiday, as home sales traditionally slow down, we are refocusing our energy and hoping to brighten the spirits of many homeless adults and children living in and around Nashville."   More About The "Crye-Leike Coats For The Homeless Campaign" Agents and employees in Crye-Leike, REALTORS offices throughout Nashville and surrounding counties will be collecting coats and winter clothing for the homeless through December 10th.   All the coats, scarves, gloves and other winter attire will be donated to Belmont Church located at Music Row and 16th Avenue. The winter clothing will be passed out to homeless men, women and children at the church's annual Christmas Dinner for the less fortunate.   Anyone wanting to donate items can call Crye-Leike's Cane Ridge Nashville office at (615) 641-6305 or bring donations by the office located at 12647 Old Hickory Boulevard in Nashville. For questions on how you can participate in the Crye-Leike Coat Campaign, please contact Crye-Leike Agent Wanda Batson by phone at 615-474-2445 or you can email her at batsonw@crye-leike.com.   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 3,600 licensed sales associates based out of 130 corporate and franchise offices located through-out the nine-state southern region of Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina 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 2009, Crye-Leike attained a sales volume in excess of $3.9 billion with 24,983 homes sold. More information is available at http://www.crye-leike.com.        

SMYRNA ? Realtors in Crye-Leike's Smyrna office continued their tradition of hosting a chili lunch fundraiser and cooked up $1,167 at their seventh annual chili cook-off this year.   All proceeds from the event will be donated to the "Cops and Kids for Christmas" program, which is a benefactor of the Dr. Scott Snyder's foundation. Organizers said the money raised will help provide presents for children who probably wouldn't have a Christmas without the help from others.   "Dr. Snyder has graciously participated as a judge in our chili cook-offs over the last few years," said Crye-Leike agent Debbie Michaelson in a news release. "We are very pleased with the monies we raised at our seventh annual cook-off and feel that Dr. Snyder's foundation is a very deserving recipient to receive the funds we collected this year."   Agents from the office had fun a few weeks ago 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 the "Cops and Kids for Christmas" program.   "For our office and agents, this is our big fundraiser for the year, and a delicious one at that," said Michaelson. "It allows the agents to come together as an office and raise money for a special community organization. We thank everyone who came out to our chili cook-off and joined our efforts in supporting Dr. Snyder's wonderful charity."   For more information on the Chili Cook-Off Fundraiser, contact Crye-Leike's Smyrna branch office at 615-220-1300.  

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 seventh year to organize the event and proceeds from the luncheon will benefit the Dr. Snyder Foundation.   "Dr. Snyder has graciously participated as a judge in our chili cook-offs over the last few years," said Crye-Leike Agent Debbie Michaelson. "All of the money raised from this year's chili cook-off will go to the "Cops and Kids for Christmas" program which is a benefactor of Dr. Snyder's foundation. Our agents felt that this program is a very deserving recipient of the large fund we hope to 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 the "Cops and Kids for Christmas" program.   "For our office and agents, this is our big fundraiser for the year, and a delicious one at that," said Michaelson. "It allows the agents to come together as an office and raise money for a special community organization. We 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."   More About The Crye-Leike Smyrna Chili Cook-off More than a dozen different styles of chili will be served for lunch on Tuesday, October 26th from 11:00am to 1:00pm. Everyone who purchases a lunch ticket can sample different chili recipes, toppings, soups and soft drinks. Hot dogs and desserts will also be on sale to help raise money.   Crye-Leike Smyrna's Seventh Annual Chili Cook-Off will be held in the front office parking lot located at 599 Sam Ridley Parkway in West Smyrna.   Lunch tickets cost $4 dollars in advance and can be purchased for $5 dollars on the day of the event. In addition to the lunch fundraising, a silent auction will be held and additional monetary donations will be accepted.   For more information on the Chili Cook-Off Fundraiser, contact Crye-Leike's 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 3,600 licensed sales associates based out of 130 corporate and franchise offices located through-out the nine-state southern region of Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina 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 2009, Crye-Leike attained a sales volume in excess of $3.9 billion with 24,983 homes 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.   Crye-Leike Agents in Mt. Juliet put business on hold Tuesday morning September 21, 2010 to host the office's Seventh Annual Martin Cummings Sweet Tooth Auction. The agents host the auction every September during the company's United Way Campaign to raise money for local charities supported by United Way of Wilson County.   This year's Sweet Tooth Auction brought in $5,020 to benefit local charities. A hearty breakfast was served to everyone who attended and was followed by the auctioning of many homemade cakes, cookies, pies and other sweet treats and items.   "Thanks to all the support from Kathy Tomlinson from Realty Title and Dwayne Hampton from Magna Bank for the wonderful breakfast and thanks to the donations of auction items from local businesses, the public, agents from Crye-Leike offices and other Real Estate companies, and thanks to the auctioneers, the auction this year was a huge success!" said Crye-Leike Affiliate Broker Joann Pucciarelli. "A special thanks goes to our fabulous Mt. Juliet office because without all their support from baking, inviting others, bidding and being such a wonderful group of people this auction would not be possible."   The Sweet Tooth 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 us to give back to the community and that is what our office has always tried to do," said Joann. "We were very fortunate to have Martin's wife Camilla Cummings to join us in the fun at the auction this year. I know Martin would be very proud of the way the auction turned out and thrilled on how successful it grows every year."    

Realtors in Crye-Leike's Dickson office are planning their 4th Annual Yard Sale and Bake Sale for United Way. All proceeds will benefit local charities supported by United Way.   "While our local agencies are many, most of our donations go to the Dickson County Help Center, the Dickson Senior Citizen Center and the Meals on Wheels Program," said Beth Ahlheit, Crye-Leike Dickson Affiliate Broker and Office Co-Captain for United Way. "We have already had some donations, but we're still in need of more items."   Agents at Crye-Leike Dickson are encouraging folks in the community to de-clutter their apartments, homes and offices and donate unwanted new and slightly warn items to the company's United Way Yard Sale. Donations of clothing, toys, furniture, books, and other household items can be dropped off at Crye-Leike's Dickson office located at 1904 Highway 46 South.   The Realtors will be accepting donations until Friday, September 17th. The yard sale and bake sale will be in the front parking lot of the office on Saturday, September 18th from 8am to 4pm.   "Through our yard sales the past few years, Crye-Leike Dickson has raised thousands of dollars for United Way." said Cindy Smith, Crye-Leike Dickson Affiliate Broker and Office Co-Captain for United Way. "We hope to see many people stop by our yard sale to find a good bargain and join our efforts in supporting United Way."   For more information, contact Crye-Leike, REALTORS Affiliate Brokers Cindy Smith at 615-948-4316 and Beth Ahlheit at (931) 242-0067.   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 3,600 licensed sales associates based out of 130 corporate and franchise offices located through-out the nine-state southern region of Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina 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 2009, Crye-Leike attained a sales volume in excess of $3.9 billion with 24,983 homes sold. More information is available at http://www.crye-leike.com.  

BELLA VISTA, AR., - Realtors work with buyers and sellers in the community everyday - and it's no surprise that many agents take time out of their schedules on several occasions during the year to give back to those same communities.   Crye-Leike Realtors in Bella Vista are planning to give back to their community by hosting a blood drive for the American Red Cross. The Realtors want to give the gift of life in memory of their friend and Managing Broker Dave Mishler who recently passed away.   "I know Dave would be very proud," said Crye-Leike Office Administrator Kathryn Weldon. "Every since he became the Managing Broker of our office, he always wanted to do some kind of event here to give back to the community, but he just ran out of time."   Crye-Leike's "Dave Mishler Memorial Blood Drive" will be held on Friday, September 24th at the Bella Vista sales office located at 3463 Bella Vista Way.   The Realtors are planning to make this drive an annual event and are hoping many people in the community will join their efforts in giving the gift of life.   "We invite the public to stop by our office and donate blood," said Weldon. "The American Red Cross is in constant need of blood donations. 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."   Appointments are now being accepted for the "Crye-Leike Dave Mishler Memorial Blood Drive." The Realtors encourage the public to schedule an appointment by visiting www.redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code CLRBV.   "An American Red Cross Blood Mobile will be parked outside of our office with a full nursing staff ready to take good care of all our donors on September 24th," said Weldon. "This will be a convenient way for our agents to donate blood while honoring Dave's Memory, and we also hope to see many members of the community stop by our office to help us make this first blood drive a great success."   Weldon adds, "The Red Cross has been advising the public that the parameters for donating blood have changed, so if you were ineligible in the past, please check with the Red Cross. Some medications that may have excluded you from donating will no longer make you ineligible."   For more information call Crye-Leike's Bella Vista Branch Office at (479) 876-6800.   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 3,600 licensed sales associates based out of 130 corporate and franchise offices located through-out the nine-state southern region of Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina 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 2009, Crye-Leike attained a sales volume in excess of $3.9 billion with 24,983 homes sold.    

SMYRNA, TN., - It's a well known fact that when we work together toward a goal as a team we can accomplish much more than going at a task individually. Smyrna Realtor Heather Karl knows that from both her experience in the business of home sales and community service.   Heather is taking the ?team approach' to heart during the month of September as the United Way Campaign Team Captain at the Crye-Leike Smyrna sales center.   "Since the first year I volunteered as a United Way Team Captain I have been consistently amazed by how far the agency reached and what services it offers right here in our community," said Heather. "I had the opportunity to visit some of the community centers United Way donations support and learned that children in those centers sometimes have their only daily nutrition provided in one meal or snack during their stay. The need is very real."   Heather carries on a long-standing relationship and tradition that Crye-Leike associates have supporting United Way during its annual September giving campaign. Since 2000 the company has made workplace giving fun for everyone - raising donations that support and sustain agencies that provide vital services to those in need.   "Bringing donations to the Smyrna/LaVergne Food Bank you see that there really are people who depend on the assistance," said Heather. "The partner agencies and initiatives of United Way of Rutherford and Cannon counties cover everything from Alive Hospice, Salvation Army, domestic violence programs, youth services, Boys & Girls Club, Girl Scouts, Tennessee Poison Center, Legal Aid and more."   In 2007, Heather helped organize and promote a Chili Cook-Off fundraiser at the Smyrna office to benefit United Way and the Masters Touch agency.   "Giving even the smallest contribution makes it possible for so many agencies to exist and help those who need it most," said Heather. "Many people right here in our community have probably needed or used these services without knowing that it's possible because of the support of the United Way."   All of the funds Crye-Leike Smyrna raises will stay in Rutherford and Cannon counties. United Way will disperse all funds collected based on a formula targeting approximately 28% for education, 22% for health, 16% for rebuilding lives and 34% for income assistance.   "It's very rewarding to be a part of the campaign again this year," said Heather. "And it's always important to give back - it all comes full circle."   More About Crye-Leike Affiliate Broker Heather Karl Crye-Leike Affiliate Broker Heather Karl is a licensed Realtor in Tennessee assisting buyers and sellers in and around Rutherford, Davidson and Wilson counties. She specializes in all types of residential real estate sales with a focus on investment properties, first-time homebuyers, relocation and new home construction.   Heather is a member of the Greater Nashville Association of Realtors (GNAR) and the National Association of Realtors (NAR). As an Affiliate Broker, Heather has been honored with the Horizon Award, Team Club Excellence Award and is among Crye-Leike's Top 125 Sales Producers in Middle Tennessee.   For all your real estate needs or personal referrals, please contact Affiliate Broker Heather Karl directly by phone at 615-613-2599 and you can email her at heather.karl@crye-leike.com. Heather is based out of Crye-Leike Smyrna located at 599 Sam Ridley Parkway West, Suite 101.   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 3,600 licensed sales associates based out of 130 corporate and franchise offices located through-out the nine-state southern region of Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina 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 2009, Crye-Leike attained a sales volume in excess of $3.9 billion with 24,983 homes sold. More information is available at http://www.crye-leike.com.  

BRENTWOOD, TN., - While real estate agents stay pretty busy during the final days of the summer home selling season, the Realtors of Crye-Leike are definitely in a buying mood. Agents have been hitting the stores shopping for back to school items to donate to Middle Tennessee children in the care of Youth Villages.   "This has been a wonderful tradition for us and we love it," said Kristin Pendergraft, Crye-Leike Spring Hill Managing Broker. "While the real estate market has slowed down, our agents have not when it comes to shopping for new school supplies for these children."   Now in its 10th consecutive year, Crye-Leike is part of the Youth Villages ?Backpack Heroes Campaign' - to help ensure that the emotionally and behaviorally challenged kids in the agency's care get the same start to school as every other child. Everything that's donated goes to help local children in the Middle Tennessee area.   "Most of these children live below the poverty line and can't afford new school supplies," said Harold Crye, Crye-Leike, REALTORS Cofounder and CEO. "These are kids with little or nothing at all, so getting something new goes a long way."   Crye's late son Chris was a huge supporter of Youth Villages. Chris Crye was very involved with the Middle Tennessee agency up until his tragic death ten years ago. In his memory, the agents of Crye-Leike carry on a tradition of caring for kids who deserve every opportunity to learn and succeed.   "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."   So from late July until early August Crye-Leike Associates and Employees across the Middle Tennessee region go school supply shopping. They effectively become agents of better education.   "I know agents who all summer look forward to hitting the stores for these kids," said Crye-Leike Manager Pendergraft. "They will search high and low for that special backpack or certain kind of notebooks and pen or pencil set. It's very personal to us as we hope it is for the kids."   This year Crye-leike is helping children in the care of Youth Villages across the Middle Tennessee region. From as far west as Cookeville, south to Columbia, north to Hendersonville and west to Dickson.   "By providing school supplies for these children, we're letting them know that they are special to our community," said Harold Crye. "A solid education and great schools keep our children and communities thriving and strong, and we hope our small effort helps to make a difference in their lives."   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. Most of the children in Youth Villages' care have had to be removed from their homes because of abuse and/or neglect and are in custody of the Tennessee Department of Children's Services. The organization helps these children by finding permanency for each one - either returning to his or her own home or, if not possible, finding a caring "forever" family through adoption.   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 3,600 licensed sales associates based out of 130 corporate and franchise offices located throughout the nine-state southern region of Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina 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 2009, Crye-Leike attained a sales volume in excess of $3.9 billion with 24,983 homes sold.

View the story online at: http://www.theleafchronicle.com/article/20100721/NEIGHBORHOODS01/7210341   Reader Submitted   Melissa Spoonamore   July 21, 2010   Sales Associates in Crye-Leike, REALTORS Clarsksville/St. Bethlehem office woke up early on Saturday, July 10th - but their motivation wasn't to make a sale.   The Realtors inspiration to skip sleeping in that morning was a pancake breakfast fundraiser they planned and organized for United Way.   Crye-Leike Clarksville's Pancake Breakfast held at Applebee's raised $977.00 for local charities. Each year the Realtors come up with a creative way to fundraise for charities supported by United Way.   Thanks to several Crye-Leike associates including--Phil and Kathy Munden, Kimberly Newlove, Ann Marshbanks, Rita Knight, Aaron Moore, Tootie Louie, BJ Buckler, Jim Phillips, Larry Jackson, Susan Skirvin, Suzan Ping, Jennifer Emery, Glenda Gardner, and Kay Schillo-- all the pancakes got served to the breakfast guests and the fundraiser was a huge success.   The Crye-Leike Clarksville/St. Bethlehem office extends a special thanks to Applebee's for helping host the event and thanks everyone who bought a breakfast ticket to support United Way.

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 in a time when many Nashville charities need the help of businesses and the public now more than ever.   "Disasters like the unusual Nashville flooding shine light on why donating to organizations such as United Way and the Red Cross is such an important thing to do," said Crye-Leike Broker and Blood Drive Coordinator Jim Heidenway. "For these organizations, donations are vital to their survival and their ability to help those who need it most in times of terrible tragedy."   The Realtors work with buyers and sellers in the community everyday and giving back to the community by supporting charities like the American Red Cross has always been an important goal for the sales associates in Crye-Leike's Brentwood West Sales Office.   "For the past seven years we have hosted a blood drive for the Red Cross in the summer," said Crye-Leike Broker and Blood Drive Coordinator Lorie Layman. "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 Eighth Annual Summer Blood Drive on Wednesday, June 9th from 10:00am - 4:00pm at the Regional Headquarters Sales Plaza located at 5111 Maryland Way.   The office's goal is to have at least 80 donors 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.   "We hope lots of people will join us in giving the gift of life in a time when donations are needed most," said Heidenway. "We 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."   More About The Crye-Leike Brentwood Blood Drive   On Wednesday, June 9th 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.   For more information or to schedule an appointment to donate blood contact Crye-Leike's Brentwood West Sales Office at 373-2044 and ask for Brokers Jim Heidenway or Lorie Layman.   All donors will be entered into a drawing with a chance to win dinner for two at Logan's Roadhouse.   "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," said Heidenway.   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 3,600 licensed sales associates based out of 130 corporate and franchise offices located through-out the nine-state southern region of Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina 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 2009, Crye-Leike attained a sales volume in excess of $3.9 billion with 24,983 homes sold.  

The Realtors in Crye-Leike's Grove Oklahoma sales office are thankful to everyone who stopped by the office on Thursday, May 19th for a charity picnic luncheon.   The sales associates put on their chef hats and grilled up hamburgers and hot dogs in hopes of raising big bucks for the Christian Help Center. Everyone who bought a $5 lunch ticket enjoyed a picnic lunch including side dishes, chips, desserts and drinks.   Thanks to many purchased lunch tickets and some additional generous contributions, Crye-Leike Realtors in Grove raised $1,000 for the local Christian Help Center - an organization which helps any and all persons and families in need of food.  

Local organizations including Second Harvest Food Bank and United Way need the help of businesses and the public now more than ever.   Disasters like the unusual Nashville flooding shine light on why donating to organizations such as United Way and Second Harvest is such an important thing to do. For these organizations, donations are vital to their survival and their ability to help those who need it most in times of terrible tragedy.   For the second year in a row, Crye-Leike, REALTORS Starwood sales office is hosting a rummage sale to benefit Second Harvest Food Bank. Last year the office of Realtors raised $800 for Second Harvest at their First Annual Rummage Sale. This year Crye-Leike Starwood will host its Second Annual Rummage Sale Charity Bazaar with all proceeds going to United Way and Second Harvest Food Bank.   "Last year's rummage sale was great and brought in many donations; however, we are hoping to raise even more money this year in a time when Nashville charities need it most," said Crye-Leike Affiliate Broker and Starwood Office Administrator Wanda Batson. "Our office hopes to have the public's help with creating a larger rummage sale this June."   Crye-Leike Starwood encourages the public to bring donations for the rummage sale to its office from 8:00am to 5:00pm during normal business hours. Donations can be dropped off at Crye-Leike's Starwood sales center located at 12647 Old Hickory Boulevard in Nashville.   "Our office is accepting rummage sale donations of furniture, clothing, household items, appliances, lawn furniture and much more," said Batson. "We are also collecting monetary and non-perishable food items for Second Harvest and United Way."   Crye-Leike Starwood invites everyone to stop by the rummage sale on Saturday, June 5th, from 8am to 5pm where the office parking lot will turn into one big charity bazaar. There will be a rummage sale, refreshments, games, fun for kids including a balloon artist and face tattoos, and fun for all ages.   Cash for gold and silver will be given away from 10am-5pm courtesy of Goldgirl Events - www.goldgirlevents.com. Goldgirl Events Representative Jenny Thayer will be at the rummage sale purchasing the public's gold or silver and donating 15% of the proceeds to Second Harvest Food Bank and United Way.   "It will be a fun day for everyone and a great way to donate to two wonderful Nashville charities," said Batson.   Sales Associates in Crye-Leike's Starwood Branch assist buyers and sellers in and around Davidson, Rutherford and Williamson counties specializing in all types of residential real estate.   For more information please contact Crye-Leike Starwood Office Administrator Wanda Batson at 615-641-6305.   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 3,600 licensed sales associates based out of 130 corporate and franchise offices located through-out the nine-state southern region of Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina 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 2009, Crye-Leike attained a sales volume in excess of $3.9 billion with 24,983 homes sold.      

JACKSON, TN., - Realtors know the importance of teamwork. Each transaction demands the involvement and cooperation of dozens of people to have a successful property sale or purchase. That work experience and a genuine spirit to give back to the community has motivated a group of local Realtors to launch their 1st annual 5K Run/Walk to benefit the American Cancer Society.   "We've formed a task force in our office and call ourselves the "Crye-Leike Cancer Crushers" which came pretty naturally to most of us," said Neill Bartlett, a Realtor with Crye-Leike Blue Skies Real Estate. "Many of us, if not all of us have been affected by this dreaded disease and in the past year I lost both my father and uncle to cancer."   Bartlett's desire, to turn his personal experience into something positive, led him and others at Blue Skies to get behind the Run/Walk. All the money they raise will go towards the American Cancer Society's annual ?Relay For Life' fundraiser.   "This event makes perfect sense since for many years the Central West Tennessee Association of Realtors (CWTAR) has been a long-standing partner and fundraiser for the Relay For Life which funds cancer research and support services for those battling the disease and their families," said Bartlett. "If one person can make a difference then there's no telling what an entire office of Realtors can do."   Bartlett believes in the power of fundraisers to offer both a sense of hope for those waging the fight to beat cancer and to generate money to pay for the often expensive treatments and services.   "A very good client of our office and a personal friend of mine was diagnosed with colon cancer last year," said Bartlett. "After many fundraisers and much personal strength displayed by him he is now cancer free. There is always hope."   During the course of any given year the Realtors of Crye-Leike Blue Skies support many causes as a way of giving back to the community that supports their livelihoods. This time, the motivation seems far more personal to them and to so many in the greater Jackson community.   "As Realtors we are not just here to be a service to our clients," said Bartlett. " We are here to be of service to our communities and our office is totally behind ?Crushing Cancer' at every opportunity we get."   Blue Skies agents have already secured their first corporate donation for the upcoming event. TruGreen lawn care franchise owner Michael Cook is committing a gift of $1,000 toward the ?fighting cancer' cause.   "Michael is a valued client and friend of Blue Skies," said Bartlett. "We appreciate both his support and very generous donation to get behind the fight against cancer and give back to the community."   More About The Crye-Leike Blue Skies 5K Run/Walk The Crye-Leike Blue Skies 1st Annual 5k Run/Walk will be held Saturday, March 27th with a 9:00am start-time at the Blue Skies office located at 3021 Highway 45 Bypass, (next to Super Storage & First Class Limousines.) Pre-Registration is $20.00 and the day of the event is $23.00. Trophies will be awarded in many categories and an event t-shirt is available to the first 100 people who register. For more information contact "Crye-Leike Cancer Crushers" Team Leader Neill Bartlett directly by phone at 731-928-0266 and you can email him at neill.bartlett@crye-leike.com.   About Crye-Leike, REALTORS Harold Crye and Dick Leike established Crye-Leike, REALTORS in 1977. Today, Crye-Leike?, the nations 6th largest real estate company, has a network of more than 3,600 licensed sales associates based out of 130 corporate and franchise offices located through-out the nine-state southern region of Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina 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 2009, Crye-Leike attained a sales volume in excess of $3.9 billion with 24,983 homes sold.      

MT. JULIET, TN., - Giving back to the community they serve has always been a priority for the sales associates in Crye-Leike, REALTORS Mt. Juliet and Lebanon branch offices.   Both of the offices recently held a blood drive for the American Red Cross.   On Wednesday, March 3, Crye-Leike's Lebanon agents invited a blood mobile to their office encouraging the public to join them in giving the gift of life.   "With all of the tragic events in the world currently, God just laid it on my heart to have a Blood Drive," said Tracy Bowman, Crye-Leike Lebanon Realtor and Blood Drive Coordinator. "I felt this was something that we could do to really help the community and possibly save some lives."   Crye-Leike's Lebanon Blood Drive brought in 16 donors and collected 16 pints of blood with a chance to save as many as 48 lives.   "The Red Cross folks were great to work with from start to finish, and we hope to host another blood drive in the future," said Bowman.   Only one day later on Thursday, March 4, Crye-Leike's Mt. Juliet agents held their annual spring blood drive.   Each fall and spring the Realtors invite the American Red Cross Blood Mobile to park outside of their sales office with hopes of increasing the number of donors they had at the previous blood drive.   "Our office staff and agents work very hard to make it easy for the community to give blood by hosting a drive twice a year," said Betty Robinson, Crye-Leike Mt. Juliet Realtor and Blood Drive Coordinator. "I am always amazed when I come into the office the day after a blood drive and the agents and staff ask me ?how many donors did we get.' That makes me know our office really cares!!"   Crye-Leike Mt. Juliet's Spring 2010 blood drive brought in 27 pints of blood with each pint able to save as many as three lives and help the American Red Cross maintain a ready blood supply for emergencies.   "We had a terrific blood drive and a fantastic day for it," said Robinson. "The days prior to the blood drive were cold and gloomy days but the day of the drive the sun came out and the temperature climbed to 50 degrees bringing lots of folks out to give blood!"   As a way of thanking all the donors, the Realtors and office staff always pool their monies, time and talent together to provide a nice lunch for everyone who donates blood - and this spring's blood drive was no exception.   "We make it easy for the public to stop in and donate during a busy day by rewarding them with a fresh and hot meal for lunch," said Robinson. "This time we served up our favorite comfort foods including beef stew, cabbage stew, white chili, chicken and dumplings, cornbread cakes, and several dessert cakes."   Crye-Leike's Mt. Juliet Realtors are already looking forward to their next blood drive they plan to host in the fall of 2010.   "I was thrilled to have 27 pints of blood donated to start the year off with," said Robinson. "If we get 43 in the fall we will have a record 70 pints donated for this year. That would be the most we have ever had - and that's our goal!"   Crye-Leike Realtors in Lebanon and Mt. Juliet extend a special thanks to everyone who stopped by the offices to donate blood.     About Crye-Leike, REALTORS Harold Crye and Dick Leike established Crye-Leike, REALTORS in 1977. Today, Crye-Leike?, the nations 6th largest real estate company, has a network of more than 3,600 licensed sales associates based out of 130 corporate and franchise offices located through-out the nine-state southern region of Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina 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 2009, Crye-Leike attained a sales volume in excess of $3.9 billion with 24,983 homes sold.  

MT. JULIET, TN., - Realtors work with buyers and sellers in the community everyday - and it's no surprise that many agents take time out of their schedules on several occasions during the year to give back to those same communities.   Giving back to the community has always been an important goal for the sales associates in Crye-Leike, REALTORS Mt. Juliet and Lebanon offices and they are at it again.   Crye-Leike Agents in the company's Lebanon office will kick things off hosting a blood drive for the American Red Cross on Wednesday, March 3rd from 10:00am until 3:00pm.   The Agents in Crye-Leike's Mt. Juliet office will host their first of two blood drives for 2010 on Thursday, March 4th from 11:00 am until 4pm.   An American Red Cross Blood Mobile will be parked outside of each office providing a convenient way for the Realtors and the community to give the gift of life.   "We feel this is a very worthy cause for our community," said Mt. Juliet Blood Drive Coordinator and Crye-Leike Realtor Betty Robinson. "It's been my pleasure to organize the blood drives for our office the past few years. With the help of our entire office and the public who come out to donate, the blood drives we have are always a huge success."   Appointments are now being accepted for the blood drives and Realtors are encouraging the public to call the offices in advance for an appointment so they can accommodate as many donors as possible and ensure no one will have to wait in line.   "We want to encourage the public to stop by our offices and give the gift of life," said Robinson. "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. Locally, 800 pints of blood are needed each day in the Greater Nashville area."   More About The Crye-Leike Lebanon Blood Drive On Wednesday, March 3rd, The American Red Cross Blood Mobile will park outside of Crye-Leike's Lebanon sales office located at 1432 West Main Street with a full nursing staff on board to take good care of all the donors.   To schedule an appointment time for donating blood and for all your real estate needs and personal referrals, please contact Crye-Leike's Lebanon sales office at (615) 444-8200.   More About The Crye-Leike Mt. Juliet Blood Drive On Thursday, March 4th, The American Red Cross Blood Mobile will park outside of Crye-Leike's Mt. Juliet sales office located at 1285 North Mt. Juliet Road. A full nursing staff will be standing by to take good care of all the donors.   Thanks to Crye-Leike's Mt. Juliet Realtors and the public who stopped by the office to donate last November, 36 pints of blood were donated to The American Red Cross. Last March, 31 units of blood were donated at Crye-Leike's Spring 2009 blood drive.   As a way of celebrating the success of past blood drives and to reward and thank this year's donors, the Mt. Juliet Crye-Leike team will provide lunch and snacks for everyone who donates blood.   To schedule an appointment time for donating blood and for all your real estate needs and personal referrals, please contact Crye-Leike's Mt. Juliet sales office at (615) 754-8999.   About Crye-Leike, REALTORS Harold Crye and Dick Leike established Crye-Leike, REALTORS in 1977. Today, Crye-Leike?, the nations 6th largest real estate company, has a network of more than 3,600 licensed sales associates based out of 130 corporate and franchise offices located through-out the nine-state southern region of Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina 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 2009, Crye-Leike attained a sales volume in excess of $3.9 billion with 24,983 homes sold.      

The property management team at Crye-Leike, REALTORS in Brentwood is dedicated to assisting clients in managing their rental homes and properties on a daily basis - but the team recently took some time out of their busy schedules to assist people without a home in Nashville.   Crye-Leike Managing Broker Ben Claybaker took his office to the Nashville Rescue Mission for a ?team building' day where they could give back and serve the community.   "I felt this would not only strengthen our team but also serve the homeless of Nashville," said Claybaker. "It was an incredible experience and truly a life changing day for all of us. I loved watching the office bond in a way we never have before."   After a great day at Nashville's Rescue Missions, Claybaker believes volunteering at non-profit organizations makes a great ?team building' day for any office and he hopes to inspire other companies to serve the community like his team did.   "So many of our employees had great things to say about the day." Claybaker adds. "We will definitely be volunteering another day of our time in the near future."   Crye-Leike's Tamara Bishop said, "I am truly thankful for being allowed an opportunity to give back. Seeing all those people at the Mission reminded me of how extremely blessed I really am."   The day at the Nashville Rescue Mission inspired Crye-Leike Associate Romney Hill so much that she decided to be a repeat volunteer.   "It was a great day of working together as a team to help others," said Hill. "I really enjoyed helping the Nashville Rescue Mission and plan to volunteer with the ladies mission there. I appreciate working for a company and office where some time is set aside to give back to our local community."        

HUNTSVILLE, AL., - Giving back to the community they serve is always an important goal for the sales associates in Crye-Leike, REALTORS Madison and Huntsville branch offices - but now they see their goal to give back is more important than ever before.   Crye-Leike's Madison and Huntsville offices are hosting a toy drive during December to collect toys for the less fortunate children in the community.   "It's hard to imagine a child without Christmas, but sadly many see this every year," said Crye-Leike Huntsville Realtor Mary Kelley. "This is a very important campaign for us. We feel that with the economy the way it is, even more kids may not get anything for Christmas this year and we are trying to make a difference by collecting toys for as many children as we can."   The Realtors invite the public to join their efforts in supporting the Toys For Tots program by dropping by the office with new and unwrapped toys. They hope to get the public's help in providing a large number of toys to kids who might not have Christmas presents without the help of others.   "All donations to our toy drive will be greatly appreciated and appreciated by the children throughout the year," said Mary. "We plan on this to be a yearly campaign and we love doing it! We hope to get the community's help in providing lots of toys because we want this Christmas to be a good one for all the kids."   More About Crye-Leike, REALTORS Toys For Tots Toy Drive   All three Crye-Leike branch offices in Madison and Huntsville Alabama will be collecting toys for less fortunate children this Christmas season. New and unwrapped toys can be dropped off at any of the offices or arrangements can be made to have toy donations picked up if someone is unable to get to one of the offices.   The offices will be collecting toys through December 15th. Toys can be dropped off during normal business hours Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 5:30pm.   Crye-Leike's Huntsville, Alabama offices are located at 2745 South West Bob Wallace Avenue, Suite F and at 4092 South Memorial Parkway, Suite 200. Crye-Leike's Madison, Alabama office is located at 1591 Hughes Road, Suite G.   For more information on the toy drive and for all your real estate needs and personal referrals, please contact Crye-Leike, REALTORS Sales Associate Mary Kelley at 256-771-3999 or e-mail her at mary.kelley@crye-leike.com.   About Crye-Leike, REALTORS Harold Crye and Dick Leike established Crye-Leike, REALTORS in 1977. Today, Crye-Leike?, the nations 6th largest real estate company, has a network of more than 3,000 licensed sales associates based out of more than 120 corporate and franchise offices located through-out the nine-state southern region of Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina and Oklahoma.   Crye-Leike is a full-service real estate company offering buyers and sellers services in: residential 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 2008, Crye-Leike attained a sales volume in excess of $4.2 billion with 25,871 homes sold.  

Giving back to the community has always been an important goal for the sale associates in Crye-Leike, REALTORS Mt. Juliet office.   One way the Realtors give back is by hosting two blood drives each year. During the Fall and Spring, the American Red Cross Blood Mobile parks outside of Crye-Leike's Mt. Juliet branch office for a day long event.   "We feel this is a very worthy cause for our community," said Blood Drive Coordinator and Crye-Leike Realtor Betty Robinson. "It's been my pleasure to organize the blood drives for our office the past few years. With the help of our entire office and the public who come out to donate, the blood drives we have are always a huge success."   Thanks to Crye-Leike's Mt. Juliet Realtors and the public who stopped by the office to donate this November, 36 pints of blood were donated to The American Red Cross. Last March, 31 units of blood were donated at Crye-Leike's Spring 2009 blood drive.   "Our blood drives are a joint effort and always well worth the time and energy we put into it!" said Robinson. "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."   As a way of rewarding donors and saying thanks, the Mt. Juliet Crye-Leike team always provides a nice lunch for everyone who donates blood.   "Hosting the blood drives at our office provides us and the community with a convenient way to donate and give the gift of life," said Robinson. "We always have a strong support from the public and we extend a special thanks to anyone who has ever stopped by the office to donate."  

MEMPHIS, TN., - Accounting Departments in Memphis do the usual business of keeping track of revenue and expenses - cutting payroll checks and keeping an eye towards saving money along the way. The Accounting Department at Crye-Leike, REALTORS Corporate Headquarters does all of that too - and then some.   What makes the accounting team at the city's largest real estate firm special - and one Manager in particular - is a level of generosity that's become contagious.   Inside the Crye-Leike Quail Hollow office Accounting Manager Lynda Drake has gained a reputation as a ?money cruncher' determined to make the holidays brighter each year for the children in the care of Youth Villages. You could describe Drake as the Mrs. Claus of Crye-Leike.   "I would hardly consider myself a Mrs. Claus," said Drake. "It is true most everyone knows about my passion for Youth Villages and with the help of other staff here in the accounting department we spend much of our spare time - this time of year especially - accumulating gifts of all kinds with a goal of raising more money for Youth Villages than we did the year before."   The merchandise Drake gathers is the result of her ability to buy, beg and barter with a variety of local retailers and companies - getting items for pennies on the dollar or just for the asking. Over the years - she's developed long-standing and loyal relationships with many who ?fill her wish list' with everything from pen/paper sets, stuffed animals, unique pottery and toys to amazing event tickets, autographed items, and gift cards.   "A pen/paper set that might cost ten dollars or more in a retail setting - we often get for free or for pennies," said Drake. "Little by little our inventory builds, especially as we get closer to the holidays. We know our Realtors and loyal friends love supporting our cause because they know their money goes to support the children of Youth Villages."   Crye-Leike's and Drake's commitment to fundraise for Youth Villages has been going strong for more than two decades. Five years ago she and her accounting team took it up a notch by starting a Silent Auction & Raffle. The event annually generates in excess of $10-thousand dollars.   The 6th Annual Silent Auction & Raffle is slated to start on Monday, November 16th and will include more than 200 gift baskets with items donated by Amit's Hallmark, a Limited Edition 2008 Tennessee Titans Pro Bowlers Print and a 16 person Suite for the Memphis Tigers vs. S.E. Missouri game December 16th at the Fed-Ex Forum courtesy of the Commercial Appeal. There will be amazing autographed items, great ticket packages, and gifts cards galore.   "The number and level of donated items for this years auction is unbelievable," said Drake. "A lot of phone calling and a little begging sometimes comes into play - but we are so humbled by the generosity of those who have donated to our cause in the spirit of helping children. If that makes people want to call me the Crye-Leike Mrs. Claus - I'll accept that title with honor."   About The Crye-Leike Silent Auction & Raffle For Youth Villages Auction items will be on display from Monday, November 16th thru Friday, November 20th at the Crye-Leike Corporate Headquarters located at 6525 N. Quail Hollow in Memphis. The Auction will close at 4pm on Friday the 20th and a Raffle will immediately follow. All proceeds will benefit Youth Villages.   About Youth Villages Youth Villages is a private nonprofit organization dedicated to helping emotionally and behaviorally troubled children and their families live successfully. This year, the Memphis-based nonprofit will help more than 15,000 children and families in 10 states and Washington, D.C., through a wide array of programs, including intensive in-home services, residential treatment, foster care and adoption, transitional living services, mentoring and crisis services. Youth Villages' focus on strengthening families consistently produces an 80 percent success rate of children living successfully at home or in a home-like setting two years after completing a Youth Villages program. Youth Villages has been recognized by Harvard Business School and U.S. News & World Report, and recently was identified by The White House as one of the nation's most promising results-oriented nonprofit organizations.   About Crye-Leike, REALTORS Harold Crye and Dick Leike established Crye-Leike, REALTORS in 1977. Today, Crye-Leike?, the Nations 6th Largest real estate company, has a network of more than 3,000 licensed sales associates based out of more than 120 corporate and franchise offices located through-out the nine-state southern region of Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina and Oklahoma.   Crye-Leike is a full-service real estate company offering buyers and sellers services in: residential 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 2008, Crye-Leike attained a sales volume in excess of $4.2 billion with 25,871 homes sold.