Joanne Phillips, CRE, elected Delaware County Controller

On November 7, 2017, Joanne Phillips, CRE, was elected Delaware County Controller in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. Democratic candidate Phillips defeated Republican Robert Kane, a certified public accountant, 63,646 votes to 58,938. “I’m just thankful for the support and help across the county, it’s gratifying and I have a lot of responsibility to uphold,” Phillips said…. Read more

Hiroyuki Isobe, CRE, establishes corporation in Cambodia

Hiroyuki Isobe, CRE, Chairman of Japan Valuers Co., Ltd., has established an overseas corporation in Cambodia. The newly established corporation, Japan Valuers (Cambodia) Co., Ltd., is jointly owned by Isobe and Sim Hoy Chhoung, a well-acknowledged local valuer. In 2008, the Cambodian Valuers and Estate Agents Association (CVEA) was established and valuation businesses have grown in the… Read more

Graham Grady, CRE, named one of “Most Influential Minority Lawyers in Chicago” by Crain’s Custom Media

Graham Grady, CRE, was named on the inaugural list of “The Most Influential Minority Lawyers in Chicago” by Crain’s Custom Media. The list honors Chicago lawyers from diverse cultural backgrounds who are recognized as leaders in their areas of law practice. As Equity Partner, at Taft, Stettinius & Hollister, LLP, Grady represents real estate developers, property owners… Read more

Cate Agnew, CRE, Featured in New York Real Estate Journal

Cate Agnew, CRE, was featured in a spotlight by New York Real Estate Journal. In the piece, Cate discusses her 2017 year in review and looks forward to the coming year. From the NYREJ article: What was the best decision you made in 2017 and why?   Opening myself up for, and moving toward, corporate… Read more

Chair’s Message

By Joseph G. Nahas, Jr., CRE Greetings! I hope this newsletter finds you well. I am grateful for the opportunity to write you to apprise you of activities, events and other general information of the Counselors. But first, I want to express my appreciation to the membership for their support and words of encouragement received… Read more

2018 CRE Leadership

Joseph Nahas, CRE, 2018 Chair of the Counselors of Real Estate® Joseph G. Nahas, Jr., CRE, FRICS, senior vice president, institutional marketing and investor relations, Equus Capital Partners, Ltd., Philadelphia, was elected 2018 Chair of The Counselors of Real Estate® Board of Directors at the organization’s 2017 Annual Convention in Montréal, Canada. Since being invited to… Read more

News from CRE Headquarters

CRE Foundation The following projects were approved for Foundation funding this year: May 2017 $20,000 to the CRE Consulting Corps to develop a plan to facilitate renovation of existing residential buildings in Myanmar, contingent on the Consulting Corps’ review and acceptance of the project. September 2017 $20,000 to St. Michael’s Episcopal Church to engage the… Read more

The Counselors of Real Estate®, established in 1953, is an international group of high profile professionals including members of prominent real estate, financial, legal and accounting firms as well as leaders of government and academia who provide expert, objective advice on complex real property situations and land-related matters. Membership is selective, extended by invitation only. The organization’s CRE® (Counselor of Real Estate) credential is granted to all members in recognition of superior problem solving ability in various areas of real estate counseling. For more information, contact The Counselors of Real Estate