RALEIGH, N.C.–Coastal Federal Credit Union has launched Daymark Realty, a full-service real estate firm.
Daymark will operate as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the credit union, and was formed out of a partnership between Coastal and existing Realtors.
Daymark has several licensed realtors, and although open to anyone, the credit union said its members will enjoy enhanced benefits, dubbed the "Daymark Advantage.”
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