ANDOVER, MA – Prudential Howe & Doherty is expanding into North Reading and opening a new office.  The office, located on 143 Main Street, offers a convenient base for Agents to conduct business with local area customers.

“The new office will strengthen our brand and increase our visibility in North Reading as well as the Merrimack Valley, said Doug Howe, Owner/Broker of Prudential Howe & Doherty.  “Prudential Howe & Doherty’s focus is on the customer and our goal is to provide the best products and services to our customers.”

The expansion of the brand will be aided by Real Estate Agents Valerie Previte, Deborah Lucci and Stephanie Jones, each with strong ties to North Reading.

Valerie was born and raised in North Reading, giving her expert insight of the local housing market, properties, and the school system.

“I am thrilled to be a part of Prudential Howe & Doherty, said Previte.  I am poised for 2013 to potentially be the best year of my career, and adding a North Reading office will help me offer my clients expert advice during the home buying or selling process.”

Deborah was born and raised in the Merrimack Valley and she has vast knowledge of the towns and what they have to offer. 

“Prudential Howe & Doherty’s training and support has afforded me the opportunity to excel in my field, said Lucci.  My family’s business in North Reading keeps me in touch with all the current news.  I am eager to utilize the North Reading office to better serve my clients in that area.”

Stephanie was born and raised in North Reading, one of six children who attended public schools.  Stephanie’s family is in the construction field and participated in the construction of Kitty’s, now a local landmark. 

“I have strong ties to North Reading and I am excited to be part of the Prudential Howe & Doherty team as we expand into the area, said Jones.  Growing up in the town I have such a sense of pride in the growth and development of the community.” 

About Valerie Previte

Valerie has been a Real Estate Agent for 15 years and has consistently earned awards for her achievements.  Her focus is on residential properties and new construction.

Born and raised in North Reading, Valerie is the mother of 4 boys and grandmother to a baby girl.

About Deborah Lucci

Deborah joined Prudential Howe & Doherty in 1998 and is in the Top 1-3% of Prudential Agents nationally, earning numerous performance awards.  Deborah has a hands-on approach with her clients, focusing on their individual needs.

Deborah was born in Wilmington and raised in the Merrimack Valley.  She has a son and a daughter.

About Stephanie Jones

Stephanie has 26 years of real estate experience and joined Prudential Howe & Doherty in 2002.  Earning “Newcomer of the Year” in her first year, she has earned many awards and continues to be one of the "Prudential Rock Stars.

Stephanie was born and raised in North Reading.

About Prudential Howe & Doherty

Prudential Howe & Doherty was created in 1995 through a merger of Howe Real Estate (established in 1955) and J.B. Doherty Associates (established in 1981).  The company has grown from two local family businesses into an independently owned and operated award-winning Prudential Real Estate Affiliate.  Prudential Howe & Doherty employs highly experienced and qualified Agents who are e-certified and equipped with some of the latest technological tools available in the real estate industry; and a seasoned support staff dedicated to providing quality services to their clients.  Prudential Howe & Doherty is headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts.  For questions or more information regarding your real estate needs, please visit www.andoverliving.com.

About Prudential Real Estate

Prudential Real Estate, a real estate brokerage franchisor, is a company of Brookfield Residential Property Services. Prudential Real Estate franchises are independently owned and operated. Companies are selected based upon outstanding performance records and high levels of customer service. Prudential Real Estate provides franchises with business strategies using Operation Reviews as well as numerous benefits, including access to Prudential Real Estate’s Online Seller Advantage® program designed to provide real-time information to sellers with the touch of a keystroke; and Online Buyer Advantage®, which enables consumers to easily search for property in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Prudential Real Estate is one of the largest real estate brokerage franchise networks in North America, with more than 1,500 franchise offices and 50,000 sales professionals in the franchise Network as of Dec. 31, 2011.  Prudential, the Prudential logo and the Rock symbol are service marks of Prudential Financial, Inc. and its related entities and are used under license, with no other affiliation with Prudential.