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FirstService REA Hires New US Finance Director
2009-11-23 SEATTLE, November 23, 2009 – FirstService Real Estate Advisors (FirstService REA) today announced the appointment of Curtis Akey as US Finance Director.

Industry Leader PGP Valuation Becomes FirstService PGP Valuation
2009-11-02 SEATTLE and SAN DIEGO, November 2, 2009 – In a strategic move that expands opportunities for clients through the integrated service platform of FirstService Real Estate Advisors ("FirstService REA"), PGP Valuation announced today its rebranding as FirstService PGP Valuation. The move comes as both firms continue with rapid, strategic expansion while undertaking new service offerings, refining infrastructure, recruiting industry-leading professionals and strengthening their position as one of the top global commercial real estate firms.

Industry-Leading Retail Brokerage Team Joins FirstService Real Estate Advisors in Washington, DC
2009-10-08 WASHINGTON and SEATTLE, October 8, 2009 – Less than one month after establishing a regional headquarters office in Washington, D.C., FirstService Real Estate Advisors ("FirstService REA") has added two of the region's top retail brokerage specialists to its growing team.

FirstService Real Estate Advisors Invests in Colliers CRE
2009-10-06 SEATTLE, October 6, 2009 – FirstService Real Estate Advisors ("FirstService REA"), a subsidiary of FirstService Corporation (NASDAQ: FSRV; TSX: FSV and FSV.PR.U), and Colliers CRE today announced that FirstService REA will become the cornerstone investor in Colliers CRE's recent equity offering. Continuing its aggressive growth strategy, this is FirstService REA's first significant move into Western Europe. With 15 offices in the UK, Ireland and Spain, Colliers CRE provides a broad range of real estate consultancy services throughout all of its markets.

FirstService Real Estate Advisors hires industry leader Tim Hague to bolster corporate services, regional presence
2009-09-09 SEATTLE and WASHINGTON, DC, September 9, 2009 – FirstService Real Estate Advisors ("FirstService REA") today announced another step in its aggressive expansion strategy with the addition of a new full-service real estate services regional headquarters in Washington, D.C. Led by industry veteran Tim Hague, who will serve as Principal and Executive Managing Director, the new initiative will also include a significant team of seasoned real estate services professionals.

Industry leader Scott Nelson joins as President together with experienced teams in Atlanta and Richmond
2009-09-03 SEATTLE and ATLANTA, September 3, 2009 - The emerging leader in commercial real estate services, FirstService Real Estate Advisors ("FirstService REA"), today announced that industry leader Scott Nelson has joined as a Principal and President of Client Solution Design, part of the Global Workplace Solutions division. Also joining is Mark Rosenthal, who will be National Director of Operations, as well as experienced professionals including Muscoe Garnett, Andrew Ferguson, Vance Spilman and Alicia Fritter.

25-Year Veteran Mike Kent Becomes President of Property Management for FirstService Real Estate Advisors
2009-09-01 SEATTLE and LOS ANGELES, September 1, 2009 - FirstService Real Estate Advisors today announced the appointment of 25-year veteran Mike Kent as the president of its US property management division. This is the second in a series of steps designed to elevate FirstService Real Estate Advisors ("FirstService REA") to one of the top three commercial real estate service companies globally and follows the recent hiring of Dylan E. Taylor, as president of its U.S. operations. Kent will report directly to Taylor and will be based in Los Angeles.

FirstService Reports Second Quarter Results
2009-07-28 See separate pdf for story

Dylan E. Taylor Joins FirstService Real Estate Advisors
2009-06-23 FirstService Real Estate Advisors announced today that Dylan E. Taylor has joined as President of its rapidly growing USA operations, including the largest independent firm of Colliers International, FirstService Williams, PGP Valuation, MHPM Project Management and PKF Hospitality Consulting.