Inc. 5000 has named Affinity Group Management (AGM) as one of the fastest-growing companies of 2018. The prestigious award is given annually to privately held companies that have demonstrated exponential growth over the previous three-year cycle. 2018 marks the fourth time AGM has been awarded the honor. AGM assists real estate investors through the insurance [...]
Think Realty Conference & Expo Features AAPL members in Irvine Think Realty will hold a Conference and Expo, July 14 and 15, at the Marriott Irvine Spectrum. The event will focus on technology and innovation in real estate investing while also featuring real estate industry pros, educational breakout sessions on topics relevant to the investor, [...]
Investors have purchased 49-year-old insurance compliance service company, plan expansion of products and services for its clients A group of investors that own Affinity Worldwide and National Real Estate Insurance Group (NREIG) and led by Tim Norris, has purchased First Consulting and Administration Inc., a Kansas City-based insurance compliance service company established in 1969 and [...]
SGF Contracting Services Inc. is now Radius Renovation Group, a name signifying its commitment to providing full circle renovation services to real estate investors SGF Contracting Services Inc., a national provider of rehab and renovation services for real estate investors, asset managers, property management companies and REITs, has re-branded as Radius Renovation Group, underscoring the [...]
Purchase better connects real estate investors to education, property acquisition services and insurance products Affinity Worldwide has made an equity investment in OwnAmerica. The purchase deepens the partnership between OwnAmerica and two of Affinity Worldwide’s real estate-related entities, Think Realty and National Real Estate Insurance Group (NREIG). The terms of the investment were not disclosed. [...]
Eddie Wilson, formerly the president of Affinity Worldwide, succeeds retiring CEO, Mike Wrenn KANSAS CITY, Mo. – March 1, 2018 – Mike Wrenn has retired as CEO of Affinity Worldwide - the parent company of the American Association of Private Lenders - after leading and exponentially growing the enterprise since 2008. He has transitioned to chairman [...]
LendingOne is pleased to announce that its Founder and CEO Bill Green has been named 2017 Think Realty Honors Private Lender of the Year. Mr. Green is being honored with this distinguished award for his great achievements as a leader in private lending as demonstrated through the course of his career and the continued growth [...]
Think Realty will hold a National Conference & Expo, June 24 at the Baltimore Convention Center. Real estate investors, agents, lenders, property flippers, landlords and note buyers will learn how to navigate current market legal challenges, find and fund the best deals in the Baltimore market, optimize returns, connect with private lenders, and more. Notable [...]
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