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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.  

GOODLETTSVILLE, TN., - Giving back to the community they serve has always been an important goal for the sales associates in Crye-Leike, REALTORS Goodlettsville branch office - but now they see their goal to give back is more important than ever before.   "There is a great need for food at all the distribution centers and if everyone just contributed a few cans or items of food, we could fill this need not just for the holidays but also all year long," said Crye-Leike Goodlettsville Managing Broker Jo Roth. "So many people have lost their jobs as well as their homes this year and those of us who still have our jobs are blessed. We need to step up and help our neighbors during their time of need."   Crye-Leike's Goodlettsville office will host a food drive during the months of November and December to collect non-perishable food items for the Goodlettsville Help Center. The Realtors invite the public to join their efforts in supporting the help center by dropping by the office with food donations.   Also during the month of December, Crye-Leike's Goodlettsville Realtors will be collecting toys for the less fortunate children in the community. They hope to get the public's help in providing toys to kids who might not have Christmas presents without the help of others.   "Our office is in a great location with easy access for the public to drop off food and toy donations to help those in the community who need it most," said Jo.   The Realtors intend to make their "Goodlettsville Crye-Leike Cares Food and Toy Drive" an annual event. In addition to collecting food and toys, the sales associates plan to volunteer and serve at the shelter in Nashville during November and December.   "I think if each one of us makes this holiday season about others we will find the true meaning of the holidays," said Jo.     More About The Goodlettsville Crye-Leike Cares Food And Toy Drive   Crye-Leike, REALTORS Goodlettsville office is now accepting non-perishable foods during business hours Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 5:30pm. Anyone wanting to help can drop by the office with donations or call the office for more information.   The Goodlettsville Crye-Leike office is conveniently located at 917 Conference Drive.   In addition to non-perishable foods, the office will also be accepting toys in December for the less fortunate children in the community. Toys can be dropped off during normal business hours.   For more information on the food and toy drive and for all your real estate needs and personal referrals, please contact Crye-Leike, REALTORS Goodlettsville sales office at (615) 851-0888.   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.  

Crye-Leike, REALTORS in Fayetteville Give The Gift Of Life. Agents and residents joined together in a Blood Drive for the American Red Cross. A great community service the office plans to do again in January 2010.   Crye-Leike's Fayetteville office hosted a blood drive to benefit the American Red Cross on Thursday, November 5th, 2009. A blood mobile parked outside of the office providing a convenient way for the agents and the public to donate. The Realtors extend a special thanks to everyone who stopped by the office to donate.   "The American Red Cross is in constant need of blood donations and each pint of blood donated can save as many as three lives," said Crye-Leike Agent and Blood Drive Coordinator Mike Kelly. "We feel this is a very worthy cause for our community. Each time I give blood, I feel like I have given something important to my community."   As a way of rewarding donors and saying thanks, Crye-Leike along with Realty Title and Magna Bank provided a chili and cornbread luncheon for everyone who donated 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 3,000 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.    

FAYETTEVILLE, 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 their communities.   Giving back to the community has always been an important goal for the sale associates in Crye-Leike, REALTORS Fayetteville, Arkansas office.   After recently raising funds for United Way and participating in the companywide RED FRIDAYS campaign that raised funds for soldiers through Operation HomeFront - Crye-Leike's Fayetteville Realtors are at it again.   The office is hosting a blood drive to benefit the American Red Cross and is hoping for the community's support. A blood mobile will park outside of Crye-Leike's Fayetteville branch providing a convenient way for the agents and the public to donate.   "The American Red Cross is in constant need of blood donations," said Crye-Leike Agent and Blood Drive Coordinator Mike Kelly. "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 blood drive that will be held on Thursday, November 5, 2009 from 11:00am - 3:00pm at the Crye-Leike Fayetteville sales center.   "We want to encourage the public to stop by our office and give the gift of life. We feel this is a very worthy cause for our community," said Mike. "Each time I give blood, I feel like I have given something important to my community."   More About The Crye-Leike Fayetteville Blood Drive   On November 5, The American Red Cross Blood Mobile will park outside of Crye-Leike's Fayetteville sales office located at 1280 East Stearns Street. A full nursing staff will be standing by to take good care of all the donors.   Realtors are encouraging the public to schedule an appointment in advance so they can accommodate as many donors as possible and ensure no one will have to wait in line.   Anyone wanting to donate blood can register for an appointment by visiting www.givelife.org and enter sponsor code 72703.   As a way of rewarding donors and saying thanks, Crye-Leike along with Realty Title and Magna Bank will provide a chili and cornbread luncheon for everyone who donates blood.   For more information on the blood drive and for all your real estate needs and personal referrals, please contact Crye-Leike's Fayetteville office at (479) 695-1277.   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.          

BRENTWOOD, TN., - There's a good chance that many of the local Realtors and friends of Realtors taking part in an early November benefit softball tournament haven't played the game in years - or perhaps never before. No one who's signed-up so far though seems too worried about his or her athletic ability - or lack there of.   "Realtors are known as savvy negotiators and sales people - and not necessarily as high performing athletes," said Terri Mason, a Crye-Leike, REALTORS agent. "I suppose perhaps some of them consider playing in the tournament as a ?cake walk' compared to the challenges this past year in buying and selling homes."   Mason along with fellow Realtor Joann Pucciarelli are the force behind a 1st ever company softball tournament to benefit United Way of Middle Tennessee. The two share the duty of Co-Chairs for the annual Crye-Leike United Way fundraising campaign. They believe a tournament will be both fun - getting agents from across the region together for the day - and has the potential to raise a lot of money for the agencies supported by United Way.   "We're asking both players and spectators to make a modest minimum donation and we're hoping folks will be extremely generous," said Pucciarelli. "We're also going to offer delicious concessions and a variety of games to raise a substantial amount of money for United Way."   Through the combination of entry fees for players and spectators along with concession and games - the slow-pitch softball players of Crye-Leike and their fans hope to hit a fundraising home run.   "I have to hand it to these agents - they're a competitive bunch by nature so I'm really not surprised they settled on a softball tournament," said Harold Crye, CEO & Cofounder of Crye-leike, REALTORS. "It will be interesting to see how well they play. If they can hit and catch a softball as good as they can sell a home - we should see some really amazing playing on the field."   More About The Big Ball Softball Tournament The Big Ball Softball Tournament will be played on Saturday, November 7, 2009 from 10:00am - 4:00pm at Fly Park 3640 North Chapel Road in Franklin Tennessee. Each player will be charged a $10.00 entry fee and $5 dollars for spectators.   ?Slow Pitch' Big Ball Softball is played with a 16-inch ?restricted flight' ball with an under-hand pitch to ensure easy play for participants of all skill levels. Easy to catch, throw and hit.   Special thanks to United Way of Williamson County representative Sonya Johnson for her support and assistance - which includes securing the use of Franklin's Fly Field through the Williamson County Department of Parks and Recreation.   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.  

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 their communities.   Giving back to the community has always been an important goal for the sale associates in Crye-Leike, REALTORS Mt. Juliet office.   After recently raising $3,845 for United Way of Wilson County by hosting their annual Martin Cummings Sweet Tooth Auction, Crye-Leike's Mt. Juliet Realtors are at it again.   The office will host its second blood drive for 2009 on Thursday, November 12. Each year the American Red Cross Blood Mobile visits Crye-Leike's Mt. Juliet branch in the spring and fall months providing a convenient way for the public to donate.   "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 in March to donate at their last drive, 31 units of blood were collected to benefit the American Red Cross.   "Our blood drives are a joint effort and always well worth the time and energy we put into it!" said Robinson. "We hope to see many people come out to our upcoming blood drive in November and have a strong support from the public like we did at our last event."   Appointments are now being accepted for the blood drive that will be held on Thursday, November 12, 2009 from 11:00am - 4:00pm at the Crye-Leike Mt. Juliet sales center. Anyone wanting to donate blood should call the office to schedule a time to give.   "We want to encourage the public to stop by our office 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 Mt. Juliet Blood Drive   On November 12, 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.   Realtors are encouraging the public to call the office in advance for an appointment so they can accommodate as many donors as possible and ensure no one will have to wait in line.   As a way of rewarding donors and saying thanks, the Mt. Juliet Crye-Leike team will provide a nice lunch 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 3,000 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.          

Crye-Leike enjoys a good car wash! Realtors in Germantown put business on hold one weekend in October to raise funds for local charities.   Agents and staff in Crye-Leike's Forest-Hill Irene office rounded up all the soap and sponges they could find - washing cars and raising $600 dollars for Untied Way.

SMYRNA, TN., - During their annual United Way Campaign, local Realtors see the importance of continuing to give back to the community despite a difficult year in real estate.   Realtors in Crye-Leike's Smyrna office will carry on their tradition of hosting a chili cook-off luncheon to benefit United Way of Rutherford County. This will be their sixth year to organize the event.   "When we get together for an event like this it allows us to contribute and give something back to the community," said Cindy Speer, Crye-Leike Smyrna Agent. "This has been a challenging year for real estate but we want everyone to know we are still here and working hard for our clients and the community."   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'.   "We invite the public to come enjoy a $5 chili lunch with us and join our efforts in supporting United Way," said Cindy. "Everyone's budget is stretched right now so every little bit will help us help local charities supported by United Way."   Having a successful fundraiser and seeing the impact it has on helping those in need isn't a new concept for Crye-Leike Smyrna Realtors. Last year's cook-off raised $1,773 for the Rutherford County Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. The inspiration for the event was young Tate Lenfant, the son of Crye-Leike Smyrna Sales Associate Tracey Lenfant, who suffers with Cystic Fibrosis.   More About The Crye-Leike Smyrna Chili Cook-off Several different styles of chili will be served for lunch on Tuesday, November 3rd from 11:00am to 1:00pm. Everyone who purchases a lunch ticket can sample different chili recipes, toppings, soups and hot dogs. Desserts will also be on sale to help raise money.   In addition to the lunch fundraising, a silent auction will be held and additional monetary donations will be accepted. Anyone who has anything they would like to donate for the auction is encouraged to contact event planner Cindy Speer.   Crye-Leike Smyrna's Sixth Annual Chili Cook-Off will be held in the office parking lot located at 599 Sam Ridley Parkway in West Smyrna.   For more information on the Chili Cook-Off Luncheon and for all your real estate needs and personal referrals contact Crye-Leike Agent Cindy Speer at 615-220-1300 or e-mail her at cindy.speer@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.  

CANTON, GA., - Just about everyone talks about exercising more and losing a few pounds these days. Putting those words into action and ?actual results' is sometimes the most difficult hurdle to get over.   In an effort to turn the talk into reality - a local Realtor is gearing-up to start a 90-day weight loss contest. It's open to other Realtors and anyone in and around Canton who is interested in losing a few pounds and living a healthier life right now.   "By the start of the new year we hope to see some amazing results and transformations," said Bobby Murphy, a Realtor with Crye-Leike, REALTORS in Canton. "I love helping people and I've discovered that I personally simply will not make the time for myself to lose weight and get healthy - so this is a win-win for me and everyone who joins in."   Murphy has invited everyone in the Crye-Leike Canton office to participate and extends the same invitation to anyone in the community who would like to ?jump-start' their New Year resolution to lose weight. He's even worked out a number of great incentives so no one can make excuses.   Golds Gym is offering every contestant a 90 day full access membership for just $1, a day with no contract, or $18.95 a month for a one-year commitment and a discounted rate to work with a personal trainer.   "Everyone will need to keep a food journal and work-out log to help me hold them accountable," said Murphy. "We are also going to charge $1 for every pound someone gains during our regular weekly ?weigh-in' and skipping ?weigh-in' will cost you $5. At the end of the contest all the money collected will go to the person who realizes the biggest weight loss percentage."   So far nearly 20 people have committed to taking up the weight loss challenge. It's an opportunity to lose weight and possibly win hundreds of dollars in prize money collected from a $40 one-time registration fee and penalty dollars paid for gaining weight or skipping a regular weekly weigh-in.   "We're going to hold people accountable to the goals they set at the weigh-in - because that's truly what we all need - an accountability partner," said Murphy. "In addition to all the incentives we've put together I'm also trying to find a licensed Nutritionist who can teach us some classes on eating better during the contest."   Participants can enter the contest as individuals and as teams of no more than two people. Businesses and community groups are encouraged to create teams and join in. Murphy's weight loss contest is open to anyone - adults and even children too.   "Our ultimate goal is to motivate, inspire and encourage everyone to never give-up on their dreams and goals," said Murphy. "The long-term benefits are huge and sometimes we all just need a little push and encouragement to get started. Let us be that little push for you to change the way you live."   More About Race To Reduce Your Waist Contest There is a ?One Time' $40 Registration Fee required per person and the total amount collected - plus any monies received during each weekly weigh-in, will be paid to the contestant who has the greatest weight-loss percentage during the 90 day contest time-frame.   The Sign-Up and Kick-Off event will be held Saturday, October 17, 2009 from 10:00am to 4:00pm at the Crye-Leike Canton sales office located at 1351 Riverstone Parkway, Suite 100 in Canton. A ceremony honoring everyone who participates and the final weigh-in to declare a winner will be held on Saturday, January 9, 2010 at Crye-Leike Canton.   About Realtor Bobby Murphy Bobby Murphy is a licensed Associate Broker in Georgia assisting buyers and sellers in and around Cherokee, Cobb and Pickens counties. He specializes in all types of residential real estate sales with a focus on commercial, land/farm and first time homebuyers.   Murphy is a member of the Georgia Association of Realtors and National Association of Realtors and is based out of Crye-Leike Canton located at 1351 Riverstone Parkway.   For more information about the "Race To Reduce Your Waist Contest" and all your real estate needs and personal referrals contact Crye-Leike, REALTORS Associate Broker Bobby Murphy directly by phone at 404-580-3874, email murphbobby@yahoo.com and you can find him on the web at http://www.bobbymurphy.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.  

Realtors in Crye-Leike's Dickson office put everything up for sale but their goal was not to sell homes.   The sales associates hosted two yards sales at the office to raise money for United Way. Each year the office of Realtors organize a yard sale as their way of participating in Crye-Leike's annual United Way Campaign held in September.   "For the past several years we've held a big yard sale in September, but due to an excess of donations from last year we decided to have two sales this year," said Cindy Smith, Crye-Leike Dickson Affiliate Broker and Office Captain for United Way. "Our sale in July brought in $500 and the sale we had in September brought in $1,025."   The grand total for both yard sales was $1,525. All the funds raised will go to assist 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 extend a special thanks to people in the community who donated or bought items helping make the yard sales a huge success!"   To learn more about the United Way Yard Sales and for all your real estate needs and personal referrals contact Crye-Leike, REALTORS Affiliate Brokers Cindy Smith and Beth Ahlheit by calling 615-948-4316, or email: bethandcindy@bellsouth.net.  

An auction was recently held at 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 22, 2009 to host the office's Sixth Annual Martin Cummings Sweet Tooth Auction. 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 $3,845 to benefit the Mt Juliet Help Center and the Mt. Juliet Senior Center. A hearty breakfast was served for everyone who attended to enjoy followed by the auctioning of many homemade cakes, cookies, pies and other sweet treats.   "Thanks to all the support from Kathy Tomlinson from Realty Title 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 our 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 is every year."  

COLUMBIA, TN., - Word of mouth in the haunted house business can either make you or break you. If the scares and thrills the year before were impressive - your loyal customers will be coming back for more.   Local Realtor David Miller is counting on the buzz and that word of mouth from his first season in 2008 to attract even more folks to his Haunted Woods in south Spring Hill - set to open for its 2nd season on Friday October 9th.   "Last year we had over 2,400 customers come out and we got lots of great feedback," said Miller. "We gave locals a reason not to drive to Nashville for a good spook and now people are talking about driving here from Nashville and other areas because they've heard about our unique experience."   Miller says he's ready for the business and has invested time and money to become far more experienced and knowledgeable about how to scare people out of their wits.   "In March a group of us attended an International Haunt Convention in St. Louis where we took classes, spent time with vendors and got to visit with other haunted house owners," said Miller. "People were excited to share the latest tricks and what works for them and we'll be showing-off what we learned. We can't wait until opening night."   Miller declines to hint at what new and exciting surprises he has in store - but he says the new scenes they have planned will be unlike anything offered at other Middle Tennessee haunted houses.   "During our ten-night run we will create an atmosphere that's both frightening and fun with concessions, a warm fire burning beside the line and high energy music to get everyone in the mood," said Miller. "We're mindful that most people want a scare while also ensuring the safety of everyone - especially young children,"   With that in mind, October 10th & 17th from 6pm - 7pm has been dedicated as "Kids Night" when the haunt will be less scary and better lit for young children. The actors will also be encouraged to pull off their masks and put down their props as needed if the experience gets too intense for little ones.   "During Kids Night, parents will get in for half price for each paying child," said Miller. "We had a lot of kids last year and many weren't prepared for the full-intense dark haunt experience just yet so they greatly appreciated the Kids Night."   In addition to a kids time, David is offering discounts to church groups and parties of ten or more on October 18th and 25th from 7-10pm. During these times, the haunt will also remain open to the general public.   "Miller's Thrillers Haunted Woods is geared up for another Halloween season of scares," said Miller. "Words can not describe what you're in store for - you just have to come out and be ready to be terrified."   More About Millers Thrillers Haunted Woods Millers Thrillers Haunted Woods is located off Highway 2499 Greens Mill Road in north Columbia. The experience includes an unguided tour through woods and swampland, a maze of trails and this year - a Giant Plastic Maze that leads patrons to the final experience at the Barn of Terror.   The 2009 schedule is: October 9,10, 16,17,18, 23,24,25, 30 & 31 from 7-11pm. Admission is $10 and the entire experience can last anywhere between 30 and 50 minutes depending on how well patrons navigate through the various mazes and scenes. For rules, frequently asked questions, to contact Miller's Thrillers and for more information go to http://www.millersthrillers.net.   About Crye-Leike, REALTORS Agent David Miller   David Miller is a licensed Realtor in Tennessee, based out of the Crye-Leike, REALTORS Spring Hill branch office located at 5407 Main Street. He works with buyers and sellers in and around Maury and Williamson counties specializing in all types of residential real estate sales.   David is a member of the Williamson County Association of Realtors (WCAR) and National Association of Realtors (NAR). In 2008, he was a Top 25 sales associate with Crye-Leike in Middle Tennessee. David is currently serving a three-year term on the Board of Directors with the Spring Hill Chamber of Commerce.   For all your real estate needs and personal referrals contact Crye-Leike Realtors Agent David Miller at 931-698-1664, email david.miller@crye-leike.com and you can find him on the web at www.thedavidmiller.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 eight-state southern region of Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi and North Carolina.   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.

ATLANTA, GA; - Crye-Leike, REALTORS offices in the Atlanta Region are reaching out to help people affected by the massive flooding. All eight Crye-Leike offices in Georgia are now designated collection sites where people can drop off donations for flood victims.   "As the Georgia flooding claims many homes, we as a community need to give back to those that have been affected," said Brenda Allred, Crye-Leike, REALTORS Smyrna/Vinings Managing Broker. "Many of our offices are located in neighborhoods that were not directly affected, and can lend a much needed hand to those that were hit the hardest."   Crye-Leike's Smyrna/Vinings office is heading up the project but all the company's Georgia offices will be collecting donations for the flood victims. Those offices are conveniently located in Vinings, Woodstock, Canton, Big Canoe, Alpharetta, Roswell, Norcross and Cumming.   Allred said it is always important to help those in need and the need is greater than ever. Crye-Leike's offices will be collecting donations of towels, blankets, clothing, bath toiletries, all types of non-perishable foods and baby items such as diapers and formula that there is especially a need for.   "As a Realtor, I am in touch with people everyday that share with me their hopes, desires, and dreams of homeownership," said Allred. "Homeowners have already been greatly affected by the economy and now the impact has become more devastating by the recent flood. My desire is for us to help as many people as possible."   For more information contact Crye-Leike, REALTORS Smyrna/Vinings Managing Broker Brenda Allred directly by phone at 404-799-3352 or email: brenda.allred@crye-leike.com.   Click on the link for a list of Crye-Leike office locations in the Greater Atlanta, Georgia region http://www.crye-leike.com/corporate/areaoffices.php?region=Georgia   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 eight-state southern region of Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi and North Carolina.   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.  

The MidSouth Real Estate firm known for it's bright red "For Sale" signs has been taking the color associated with its brand in an exciting new direction, raising funds for the troops.   Since Friday July 10, 2009, Crye-Leike, REALTORS agents and employees companywide have worn Red every Friday to show support for the troops. They have been participating in Crye-Leike's RED FRIDAYS campaign - wearing and selling specially made pins for $3 - to help fundraise for wounded service members and military families.   One hundred percent of the money raised through Crye-Leike's efforts will benefit Operation Homefront, a non-profit agency dedicated to supporting our troops and helping the families they leave behind - http://operationhomefront.net.   Crye-Leike, REALTORS agents and employees made their first big check presentation to Operation Homefront on Friday, September 18th at the company's Brentwood West, Middle Tennessee Regional Headquarters office. Agents and employees presented $3,771 to Operations Homefront representative Tina Englen. Crye-Leike's donations will specifically go to assist Operation Homefront's "Village" - a community where wounded service members and their families can live while the soldier is recouping. The "Village" also offers Foreclosure Prevention help to military personal and their families.  

MAUMELLE, AR., - The players of golf love their sport for many reasons. At times it's all about skill and intense focus and at other moments it's the enjoyment of spending time with friends and colleagues that makes the game so much fun.   The love of the sport will bring dozens of players together soon in Maumelle for more than just a game. While the mission will be to sink putts of course - on the course for one day it will be about generating a sizable donation to fund the research into finding a cure for juvenile diabetes.   "The statistics are staggering," said David Goldstein, a Broker with Crye-Leike, REALTORS. "24 million people have diabetes and someone is diagnosed every 30 seconds. Statistically diabetes is the single most costly chronic disease in the US."   The numbers are what motivate Goldstein along with agent Tammie Del Donno who together are co-chairs of the annual fundraiser. They're very excited to be presenting the company's upcoming 4th annual Crye-Leike Charity Classic at the Country Club of Arkansas in Maumelle to benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF).   "Of course we all love the game of golf - and that's what makes this kind of fundraising such a joy for us," said Goldstein. "When you do something you love and enjoy and at the same time are able to help others - it doesn't get more perfect than that. We also want to find a cure and giving back to the community who supports us - is what it's all about. "   Since you're dealing with serious golfers who want to play to win, the Charity Classic takes on that motto too - aiming to raise serious dollars for the JDRF. The foundation's mission is to find a cure for diabetes and its complications through the support of research.   "We have sponsorship levels that start at $200 dollars which would allow a company or individual to have a sign at a single hole," said Del Donno. "Where a company or individual can have a huge impact on our level of fundraising is to come onboard at a donation level of 25-hundred to five thousand dollars."   The Crye-Leike Charity Classic is all about teamwork too. Everyone who participates will play in teams of four and when everyone is done playing there will be awards and recognition for the top teams and individual players.   "It's no secret that it's been a tough year for people - who are cutting back on all kinds of spending and giving," said Goldstein. "We have been fortunate to see a terrific level of support from sponsors and players. And we'd love to hear from anyone who would like to join in the fun and fundraising."   More About the Crye-Leike Charity Classic The Crye-Leike Charity Classic will be played on Thursday, October 1, 2009 at the Country Club of Arkansas in Maumelle. The schedule for the day will begin with the driving range opening and registration beginning at 11:00am, followed by lunch at 11:30 and Tee Time at 12:30pm. After the golfing ends, there will be an awards ceremony and food served at the clubhouse. Prizes will be awarded to the top three finishers.   For information on sponsoring or joining the play please contact Crye-Leike's Tammie Del Donno at 501-258-0712.   About Crye-Leike, REALTORS Agents David Goldstein & Tammie Del Donno David Goldstein is a licensed Broker in Arkansas, based out of the Crye-Leike, REALTORS North Little Rock branch office. He is a Multi-Million dollar producer, Certified Premier Property Specialist, Certified Relocation Associate, REALTORS Institute Graduate and member of the National Association of Realtors.   Tammie Del Donno has been with Crye-Leike for five years and is a licensed Realtor in Arkansas based out of the company's North Little Rock branch office. She works with buyers and sellers in and around the Central Arkansas Region - specializing in all types of residential real estate sales.   This is the 4th year David Goldstein and Tammie Del Donno have chaired the Crye-leike Charity Classic.   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 eight-state southern region of Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi and North Carolina.   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.  

Crye-Leike, REALTORS Starwood office presented an $800 dollar check to Second Harvest Food Bank. Agents and employees in the office hosted a parking lot garage sale fundraiser collecting the money and over 150 non-perishable food items to benefit Second Harvest.   The $800 raised will help Second Harvest provide 4,000 pounds of food to people struggling to make ends meet and get food on the table.   "All of the sales associates and staff in the office feel our efforts will make a great impact on helping eliminate hunger in our surrounding counties," said Managing Broker Tim Mills. "I am thankful for the opportunity our office had to host this wonderful fundraiser for Second Harvest and look forward to making this an annual event."  

MT. JULIET, TN.- Crye-Leike, REALTORS is proud to announce the company's Mt. Juliet branch office will host its 6th annual Martin Cummings Sweet Tooth Auction benefiting The United Way of Wilson County.   "We will be selling and auctioning all kinds of pies, cakes, cookies, Barbara Parrish's famous fruit tea and lots of other sweet tooth items. You name it and we usually have it, and this year we will be auctioning other items besides sweets," said Crye-Leike Affiliate Broker Joann Pucciarelli. "We invite the public to join us, as we do each year for this fun event and fundraiser."   The auction will be held on Tuesday, September 22, 2209 at the Crye-Leike Mt. Juliet branch office located at 1285 North Mt. Juliet Road. The event will begin with breakfast being served at 9am and the auction will start at 10am.   "We want to personally invite everyone in the community to our office to drop off baked goods, have breakfast, bid on and buy lots of goodies and have a wonderful time while helping support United Way of Wilson County," said Joann. "In previous years we have raised thousands of dollars, and with the community's help we hope this will be our best year ever!!"   Last year's auction raised $3,926 to benefit United Way. This year's funds will go to local United Way of Wilson County charities including the Mt. Juliet Senior Center and the Mt. Juliet Help Center.   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 us to give back to the community and that is what our office has always tried to do," said JoAnn. "I know he would be thrilled to see how successful this auction has been in honor of him!"   For questions about the sweet tooth auction or for all your real estate needs or personal referrals, please contact the Mt. Juliet office at 615-754-8999. Affiliate Broker Joann Pucciarelli can be reached at 615-429-7309 or you can e-mail her at pucciar@realtracs.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 eight-state southern region of Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi and North Carolina.   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.    

Crye-Leike, REALTORS Quail Hollow Agents have gone to the dogs participating in the office's first annual "Dog Days of Summer" Contest and Fundraiser for Youth Villages.   Agents and employees dressed their dogs in the most creative costumes they could find hoping their furry friend would be the new Crye-Leike Quail Hollow office mascot who would earn the privilege to appear in marketing ads for the remainder of 2009.   The dogs and their owners put on a great show on Tuesday September 1st at Crye-Leike's Corporate Headquarters located at 6525 Quail Hollow Road.   Thanks to Crye-Leike's Relocation and Insurance Departments, Magna Bank, Realty Title, and all the Crye-Leike Agents who participated, the fundraiser was a great success.   A special thanks goes to Zaxby's Chicken for providing lunch. Guests who attended the show paid $5 for lunch and homemade ice cream and desserts prepared by some of the talented cooks in the Quail Hollow office. The ticket sales from lunch raised $700 dollars to benefit Youth Villages.   Congratulations goes to Agent March Mims and her yellow Lab named Ruger for winning Best Costume and also being named the new mascot.   Congratulations also goes to Agent Cathy Anderson and her Maltese named Cooper for winning the Best Trick category.    

BRYANT, AR., During the annual ?Month of September' United Way campaign season - special events and activities are often seen as the trademark approach to generating the most donations. That may be true in many cases - but not all.   "I did not have an event, I just talked to people around the office and set a goal of $55 as the minimum donation per person," said Jeremiah Oltmans, a Realtor with Crye-Leike Bryant. "I did my own research about United Way and took the initiative on my own to ask for support and at the end of the day it resulted in $672 raised."   While somewhat unconventional - agent Jeremiah Oltmans' approach apparently connected with his fellow Realtors.   "All I know is that I like to give back to my community and that is why I accepted the invitation to head up the annual United Way fundraiser," said Jeremiah. "I really believe in giving back to the community - since it has given so much to me I think it's the least I can do."   Perhaps recent history is an indicator that what Jeremiah touches - turns to gold. In 2006, his first year in real estate sales, he was presented by the Benton/Bryant Realtors Association as a statewide nominee for ?Rookie of the Year.' And in the local Realtor group he has chaired the ?Awards of Excellence' program and serves on the Special Olympics and Public Relations committees.   "Knowing that I might make a difference in someone's life or way of life is a huge feeling of gratification," said Jeremiah. "I like giving to the United Way in particular because they stand for great causes and I know the money is going to be used within my community. I plan on making a difference within my community and working my way out to a broader area."   More About Realtor Jeremiah Oltmans   Realtor Jeremiah Oltmans is a licensed Realtor in Arkansas assisting buyers and sellers in and around Saline County. He specializes in all types of residential real estate sales with a focus on investment properties and new construction. Jeremiah is a member of Benton/Bryant Realtors Association, Arkansas Realtors Association (ARA) and National Association of Realtors (NAR).   For two years in a row Jeremiah has attained the "gold" level of sales with the Arkansas Realtors Association and he is the current President of the Leadership Saline County Alumni Association.   Jeremiah is based out of the Crye-Leike Bryant branch sales office located at 4000 Highway 5 North, Suite 5. For all your real estate needs and personal referrals you can contact Crye-Leike, REALTORS Agent Jeremiah Oltmans directly by phone at 501-412-6923 and you can email him at jeremiah.oltmans@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.

NASHVILLE, TN., - Agents and employees at Crye-Leike, REALTORS Starwood office extend a special thanks to the community for helping their parking lot garage sale fundraiser for Second Harvest Food Bank be a great success.   The garage sale held on Saturday, August 15th brought in $776 and 3 huge boxes of non-perishable food items to benefit Second Harvest. The public helped the Crye-Leike Starwood office's fundraiser by donating garage sale items, donating non-perishable foods and by purchasing garage sale items.   "Since opening our new Starwood office, we have been dedicated to finding a very meaningful cause in order to give back to the community," said Affiliate Broker/Office Administrator Wanda Batson. "We discovered there was a dire need in the community to help feed the hungry of Davidson and Rutherford Counties and we went to work immediately on a fundraiser for Second Harvest Food Bank."   Crye-Leike's Starwood Agents were glad to meet many members of the community that dropped by the office to find a bargain, to make a donation or to enjoy the snacks and hot dogs being cooked up to raise funds for Second Harvest.   "All of the sales associates and staff in the office feel our efforts along with the help of the public will make a great impact on helping eliminate hunger in our surrounding counties," said Managing Broker Tim Mills. "I am a resident of Rutherford County and have sold many homes there as well as in Davidson County and have seen the need in these communities. I am thankful for the opportunity our office had to host this wonderful fundraiser and look forward to hosting the event again next year."   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 real estate sales. Crye-Leike's Starwood office is located at 12647 Old Hickory Boulevard in Nashville, TN.   To learn more about the Second Harvest Food Bank Garage Sale Fundraiser and for all your real estate needs and personal referrals contact Crye-Leike, REALTORS Starwood office at (615) 641-6305.   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 eight-state southern region of Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi and North Carolina.   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.    

FAIRVIEW, TN., It's a FREE end of summer event sure to satisfy anyone with a desire to take in live music, enjoy free food and support the "Helping Hands" ministry of Fairview. Crye-Leike, REALTORS Agent Teresa Lampley is bringing together some great regional talent along with great give-aways from local businesses for her "Festival At Mid Point" Saturday, September 12, 2009. The fun kicks-off at 4:30pm at the Mid Point Plaza located at 2440 Fairview Blvd., across from Jingo Market.   "I'm not quite ready to say so-long to the summer of 2009 and my friends in the music business aren't either," said Teresa Lampley, Crye-Leike REALTORS agent. "I love what I do in real estate and I meet so many different people I was just inspired to put together a great late afternoon and evening of fun to celebrate the two things I enjoy the most - music and people."   The musical lineup includes: 4:30 - 5:30 We Are The Walrus - a Beatles tribute band, 6:00 - 9:00 Terry "Harmonica" Bean - a popular Delta blues man who has played clubs and festivals across the south, 9:30 - 11:00 or later - Cold Stone Soup - a local Fairview band that plays a mix of Americana Blues and Country. The artists are playing for free but there will be tip jars available so folks at the festival can support them.   "As much as this will be about the music, this will also be an opportunity for people to support the Helping Hands ministry here in Fairview," said Teresa. "They provide immediate assistance with food, clothing and household items to people in our community who are in need and I love supporting them and their mission."   Representatives from Helping Hands will be at the event with information about their ministry and how they support individuals, families and children.   Given that she's a Crye-Leike agent, Teresa will of course have plenty of her own information on hand for first-time homebuyers as well as seasoned buyers and sellers.   "I'm very passionate about my business and will do my best to personally say hello and visit with everyone who comes out," said Teresa. "While the real estate market has been very challenging the past couple of years - home ownership remains a great investment and if you're a first-time homebuyer or haven't owned a home in the past three years - there's an $8,000 tax credit on top of the great low prices and available mortgage interest rates."   Teresa is a licensed Realtor with Crye-Leike Fairview located at 2239 Fairview Blvd., Suite 100 in Fairview, Tennessee. She assists buyers and sellers in and around Williamson County specializing in all types of residential real estate sales. Teresa is a member of the Greater Nashville Association of Realtors (GNAR) and National Association of Realtors (NAR).   Teresa is in the process of gathering FREE give-away items from local businesses and we'll do drawings throughout the evening.   If you'd like more information about the Festival At Mid Point or if your business would like to provide items or services as a FREE give-away, please contact Teresa directly by phone at 615-268-5737, email her at teresa.scottlampley@crye-leike.com and you can find her on the web at http://www.teresasellshouses.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 eight-state southern region of Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi and North Carolina.   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.

VININGS, GA., - Crye-Leike, REALTORS sales associates joined in the 2009 back to school shopping season - purchasing new backpacks and school supplies for the children in the care of the Atlanta Union Mission For Women And Children. The agents met their goal of providing a total of 20 book-bags stuffed with a variety of supplies.   "It is very important for me to give back to the community where I live, work and play," said Brenda Allred, Crye-Leike Vinings Managing Broker. "Adopting the Atlanta Union Mission for Women and Children has given us that opportunity."   More than 30 Realtors contributed to the donation of back to school essentials from the Crye-leike Vinings, Georgia branch office located at 4691 S. Atlanta Road Suite 100 in Smyrna, Georgia.   "We placed a school supply collection cabinet in our main lobby and asked our Realtors to do what they could to fill it," said Brenda. "It warms my heart to see the outpouring of donations and I know it is making a huge difference in the lives of the children at the Atlanta Union Mission who are starting school with new school supplies like every other child."   The Atlanta Union Mission was established in 1938 as a refuge for hungry individuals displaced by the Great Depression. Over the years, the Mission has grown from a single shelter in downtown Atlanta to six facilities, which provide emergency food and shelter, residential recovery programs and transitional housing to as many as 1,144 homeless and addicted men and women, and their children.   For the associates at Crye-Leike Vinings this was not the first time they reached out to lend a hand to the women and children at the mission. During the past holiday season agents provided several families staying at the shelter with gifts of food and toys.   As she has been doing with her real estate clients for more than two decades, Brenda says the personal approach she takes in her business is the same approach she takes when it comes to her community service.   "We're thrilled to be able to support the Atlanta Union Mission so they can continue to help save lives and ease the day to day struggle that so many families find themselves in," said Brenda. "My goal as a Realtor and a concerned member of the community is to help rebuild lives and help to create strong families and even stronger communities."   Crye-Leike Vinings agents assist buyers and sellers in and around Cobb, Fulton and Dekalb counties. They specialize in all types of residential and commercial real estate sales.   To learn more about the Crye-Leike Vinings "Back To School" efforts and for all your real estate needs and personal referrals contact Managing Broker Brenda Allred directly by phone at 404-799-3352 and 678-754-7303 or by email brenda.allred@crye-leike.com and brendabestbroker@yahoo.com.   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 eight-state southern region of Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi and North Carolina.   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.

NASHVILLE, TN., - Crye-Leike, REALTORS is pleased to name Affiliate Broker Sharon Wayman as its 2009 United Way Office Captain for the Crye-Leike Green Hills Branch. The real estate sales center is located at 3815 Cleghorn Avenue in Nashville.   Sharon's calling to real estate and passion to inspire and help others realize their hopes and dreams came after a tragic event in her personal life.   "I got into real estate after the death of my daughter who was murdered in a home invasion," said Sharon. "I am blessed to have three grandsons who I hope to help send to college. Real Estate gives me the opportunity to help others and provide an income for my family."   Sharon will lead her fellow Crye-Leike Green Hills agents in fundraising during the 2009 United Way campaign. Her objective is to raise money via direct donations and pledges.   "I see many people looking for opportunities and getting involved in projects to help others," said Sharon. "This is one way we can do our part to help change the life of someone and who knows what a difference that can make. If we all make one little ripple with our donations - together we can generate a wave of support."   Sharon is a licensed Affiliate Broker in Tennessee assisting buyers and sellers in and around Davidson and Williamson counties. She specializes in all types of residential real estate sales with a focus on investment properties, first-time homebuyers, relocation, new home construction, condos and townhomes. Sharon is an Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR), member of the Greater Nashville Association of Realtors (GNAR), Tennessee Association of Realtors (TAR), National Association of Realtors (NAR) and Real Estate Investors of Nashville (REINTN).   Among her interests and community service involvement, Sharon volunteers at prisons to speak on behalf of victims of gang violence.   For all your real estate needs and personal referral please contact Crye-Leike Green Hills Affiliate Broker Sharon Wayman directly by phone at 615-383-2050, email her at sharon.wayman@crye-leike.com and you can find her on the web at http://www.sharonwayman,crye-leike.com.   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 eight-state southern region of Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi and North Carolina.   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.    

NASHVILLE, TN., - Agents at Crye-Leike, REALTORS Starwood office are encouraging folks in the community to de-clutter their apartments, homes and offices and donate unwanted new and slightly worn items to its garage sale fundraiser for Second Harvest Food Bank.   The office is also accepting monetary donations and non-perishable food items to benefit the Second Harvest Food Bank. All proceeds from the garage sale will be donated to Second Harvest.   "Since opening our new Starwood office, we have been dedicated to finding a very meaningful cause in order to give back to the community," said Affiliate Broker/Office Administrator Wanda Batson. "We discovered there was a dire need in the community to help feed the hungry of Davidson and Rutherford Counties and we went to work immediately on a fundraiser for Second Harvest Food Bank."   Crye-Leike's Starwood Branch will host its Second Harvest Garage Sale on Saturday, August 15, 2009 in the office parking lot located at 12647 Old Hickory Boulevard in Nashville. Agents invite the community to join their efforts in supporting the Second Harvest Food Bank and drop by the Starwood office with non-perishable food items, monetary donations, and garage sale items anytime Monday through Friday from 8:30-5:30.   "All of the sales associates and staff in the office feel our efforts along with the help of the public will make a great impact on helping eliminate hunger in our surrounding counties," said Managing Broker Tim Mills. "I am a resident of Rutherford County and have sold many homes there as well as in Davidson County and have seen the need in these communities. I am thankful for the opportunity to have our office host this wonderful fundraiser and look forward to making it an annual event."     Crye-Leike's Starwood Agents invite everyone in the community to come to the garage sale on August 15 to find a bargain and support the Second Harvest Food Bank. They hope to see many people drop by the office and enjoy some of the hot dogs, snacks and drinks that will be on sale to raise funds for the food bank.   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 real estate sales.   To learn more about the Second Harvest Food Bank Garage Sale Fundraiser and for all your real estate needs and personal referrals contact Crye-Leike, REALTORS Starwood office at (615) 641-6305.   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 eight-state southern region of Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi and North Carolina.   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.      

Crye-Leike, REALTORS Athens is pleased to once again participate with the United Way of McMinn and Meigs Counties in helping to "Stuff The Bus" - providing school supplies for children in need.   On Tuesday, August 4, 2009 every Crye-Leike Athens agent came to the regular weekly sales meeting with one or two school supplies to help "Stuff the Bus" for the local schools. Items donated included: ruled paper, dry erase markers, glue sticks, pencils, "Crayola" brand crayons, plain copy paper, baby wipes and hand sanitizer.   Athens Managing Broker Melonie Carideo said "I can always count on my Crye-Leike Athens team to help with this very important project so our area kids can come to school and have the supplies they need to help them get a better education and achieve their dreams."

BRENTWOOD, TN., - Crye-Leike, REALTORS agents are joining in the back to school shopping season - purchasing new backpacks and school supplies for the children in the care of Youth Villages.   It's the 9th consecutive year Crye-Leike has joined in the agency's Backpack Heroes campaign - to help see to it that these emotionally and behaviorally challenged children enjoy the same start to school as every other child. Everything that is collected will go to help local children in the Middle Tennessee area.   "Over 90% of these children live well below the poverty line and most cannot afford a backpack or school supplies for the upcoming school year," said Harold Crye, Crye-Leike, REALTORS Cofounder and CEO. "This year Crye-Leike is again partnering with Youth Villages by collecting donations which will help provide these items to hundreds of children who have very little or nothing at all."   Please join us for the pick-up of what we hope will be a record breaking delivery of backpacks and school supplies to the children of Youth Villages August 5, 2009 @ 2:00pm at the Crye-Leike Brentwood West Regional Headquarters located at 5111 Maryland Way, Brentwood, Tennessee.   "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 having something brand new and not be made fun of by others and allows the counselors who work with them to show them that they can trust grown ups and that they are willing to help kids that they don't even know."     From late July until early August Crye-Leike Associates and Employees across the Middle Tennessee region are going "school supply shopping." The goal this year is for every Crye-Leike, REALTORS office in the Middle Tennessee region to fill 20 backpacks for girls and boys from elementary to high school age. In 2008 the company proudly exceeded its goal.   "By providing backpacks and school supplies for these children, we're letting them know that they are important and special to our community," said Harold Crye. "Any contribution we can make is greatly appreciated and will help to make a huge difference in their lives."   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.   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 eight-state southern region of Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi and North Carolina.   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.

Friday July 10th marked the start of RED FRIDAYS at Crye-Leike, REALTORS. Every Friday until the troops come home, agents through-out the company will dress in red and sell RED FRIDAYS buttons to raise funds to support the troops through Operation HomeFront http://operationhomefront.net.

Friday July 10th marked the start of RED FRIDAYS at Crye-Leike, REALTORS. Every Friday until the troops come home, Agents through-out the company will dress in red and sell RED FRIDAYS buttons for $3 to raise funds to support the troops through Operation HomeFront http://operationhomefront.net.

Friday July 10th marked the start of RED FRIDAYS at Crye-Leike, REALTORS. Every Friday until the troops come home, Agents through-out the company will dress in red and sell RED FRIDAYS buttons for $3 to raise funds to support the troops through Operation HomeFront http://operationhomefront.net.   "We are proud to wear red every Friday honoring America's soldiers serving our country," said Crye-Leike Signal Mountain Managing Broker Dot Heggie. "It's great to know the RED FRIDAYS buttons we are selling will benefit Operation Homefront - a fantastic organization that financially and emotionally supports our troops and their families."  

Friday July 10th marked the start of RED FRIDAYS at Crye-Leike, REALTORS. Every Friday until the troops come home, Agents through-out the company will dress in red and sell RED FRIDAYS buttons to raise funds to support the troops through Operation HomeFront http://operationhomefront.net.

Friday July 10th marked the start of RED FRIDAYS at Crye-Leike, REALTORS. Every Friday until the troops come home, Agents through-out the company will dress in red and sell specially made buttons that's available to anyone for just $3 - to help fundraise for Operation HomeFront which supports returning troops.