Hello - I saw your contest and I specialize in real estate logos so I thought I might have some concepts that might work for you.
One theme I use a lot in my real estate work is the concept of the "White Picket Fence = American Dream" idea. I think this gives an added warmth to an industry cluttered with look-a-like logos.
My entries are here: (Just mouse-over to view)
#43 | #44 | #45 | #46 | #47 | #48 | #49 | #52 | #53 | #55 | #56 | #57 | #58 | #59
I welcome your feedback and suggestions. Also bare in mind that the colors can be changes flattened or simplified with great ease, so I can also make those changes accordingly.
Regards,
Paul