Real estate company John Ryland & Associates, Realtors, has merged with Prudential Towne Realty, according to officials.

John Ryland & Associates brings a background in luxury waterfront, golf and historic properties throughout the Middle Peninsula, Williamsburg and Tidewater.

“We are excited about bringing to our current and future clients the national and international presence of Prudential Real Estate,” said John Ryland, owner and principal broker for his company. “In joining Prudential Towne Realty, we also benefit from a leadership team that is strong-principled and acts decisively and quickly to respond positively and aggressively to market conditions and protects its clients.”

“Aligning our two companies is the next step in enhancing the quality of our service,” said Barbara Wolcott, chairman and CEO of Prudential Towne Realty.

Prudential Towne Realty is an affiliate of TowneBank.