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Real Estate Networking Event in Kenilworth, NJ Already Breaks 100 Attendee Mark, 3 Weeks Prior to Event
Union Holding Group, a Union County New Jersey-based Real Estate Holding Company, announced today their upcoming Real Estate Networking Event on September 1st, at 6:00pm, at the Kenilworth Inn in Kenilworth, NJ already has over 100 guests registered. - August 10, 2011 - Union Property Group
A CitiMortage Short Sale in Las Vegas Was Closed by Las Vegas Short Sale Specialists, The Ballen Group
Keller Williams Realty Las Vegas Team, The Ballen Group, who are known Las Vegas Short sale Agents in Nevada successfully save another Nevada Homeowners from Foreclosure by closing a CitiMortage Short Sale with 2 Loans. - August 10, 2011 - Ballen Brands
Katherin Burnette of Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS® Earns Certified Investor Agent Specialist Qualification
Katherin Burnette, Broker in Charge at Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS® has earned the prestigious Certified Investor Agent Specialist ™ (CIAS) designation. Burnette finished the 30 hour course of extensive training to understand the different real estate investor types, and the... - August 10, 2011 - Linda Craft & Team Realtors
Raleigh-Based Luxury Home Marketing Group Plans Goals, Strategies for High End of Market in July Meeting
The Luxury Home Marketing Group used its July meeting to evaluate its goals and strategies half-way through 2011. The discussion included reviewing recent awards and honors, and how to apply those to help sell homes. “Our members are among the top selling REALTORS® in the... - August 10, 2011 - Linda Craft & Team Realtors
Jan Huff, a Well Known Realtor in Sarasota Florida is Gaining Recognition and Acquiring New Clients
Jan Huff, a well known realtor based in Sarasota Florida is gaining recognition and acquiring new clients. - August 10, 2011 - Jan Huff/ Prudential Palms Realty
Scranton Products’ Restroom Partitions at KFC Yum! Center in Louisville a Slam Dunk for Fans
More than 300 bathroom stalls were upgraded at the KFC Yum! Center stadium in Louisville with Scranton Products' Hiny Hiders HDPE partitions. They will stand up to rowdy fans, scratches, dents and bacteria. - August 09, 2011 - Scranton Products
Avi Cohen Joins Aptcor Commercial Realtors® as a Senior Realtor
Aptcor Commercial Realtors®, announced today the addition of Avi Cohen as a Senior Realtor. In 2005, Avi attended the Arizona School of Business and Real Estate, in Scottsdale, Arizona. He became a member of the Scottsdale Association of Realtors and the National Association of Realtors. Avi... - August 07, 2011 - Aptcor Commercial Realtors
Americana Holdings Appoints New Branch Manager
Mitch Fulfer appointed branch manager of its Sahara office. - August 07, 2011 - Prudential Americana Group
J.D. Power and Associates Study Names RE/MAX Highest in Customer Satisfaction in 2011
J.D. Power and Associates Study recognizes RE/MAX for providing the highest overall consumer satisfaction for both home buyers and home sellers in 2011. - August 07, 2011 - RE/MAX Alliance Group
New Home Sales Soar for LGI Homes with a Record Breaking July
LGI Homes is pleased to announce that July was a record breaking month for residential closings. With a previous closing record of 56 in October of 2010, LGI Homes reached 57 closings on new homes in July 2011, an all-time high for the homebuilder. Currently, LGI Homes is ranked 58th by Builder... - August 06, 2011 - LGI Homes
RE/MAX Elite is Moving on Up
RE/MAX Elite, which has been the fastest growing RE/MAX franchise in the County of Brevard, FL over the last several years, has put in place two new initiatives that will further facilitate its continued expansion in the Brevard County real estate market. Justin Brown, Broker/Owner of RE/MAX... - August 06, 2011 - RE/MAX Elite
Local Distressed Property Expert Provides Guidance for Homeowners Trying to Avoid Foreclosure
Local CDPE-designated agent, Donna Tashjian of Keller Williams Grand Rapids East has released a new report that provides 10 foreclosure solutions that can be used to avoid the costly effects of foreclosure. The report titled “At the End of Your Rope? 10 solutions for alleviating the stress of an unaffordable mortgage!” provides information for homeowners dealing with the stress of possible foreclosure. - August 06, 2011 - Donna Tashjian
Local Austin Texas Realtor® Achieves National Recognition
Scott A. Stevens with Citywide Realty, Northwest of Austin, TX has been awarded Accredited Buyer’s Representation designation by the Real Estate Buyer’s Agent Council and NAR. - August 06, 2011 - Citywide Realty
San Francisco Luxury Home Sales Hit Three Year High, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Reports
Luxury home sales in San Francisco reached their highest level since 2008 during the second quarter of this year as the high-end market continued to bounce back from the recessionary downturn, according to a new market report by Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, the region’s leading... - August 06, 2011 - Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
Austin TX Realtor® Helps with Achieving the Dream of Homeownership
Additional tax incentives, All Time Low Interest Rates and affordability have made it easier for buyers to achieve the dream of homeownership, says Realtor® Scott A. Stevens, of Citywide Realty, Northwest. - August 06, 2011 - Citywide Realty
Glenn Brown Joins RE/MAX Alliance Group
Glenn T. Brown, one of the top Realtors in Sarasota, has joined RE/MAX Alliance Group in the Sarasota office at 2000 Webber Street. A veteran real estate professional with 20 years of experience, Brown specializes in golf course communities. Brown holds the Short Sales and Foreclosure Resource... - August 06, 2011 - RE/MAX Alliance Group
Down Payment Resource Wins 2011 Inman Innovator "Most Innovative New Technology" Award
Down Payment Resource recognized for its ability to efficiently connect eligible homebuyers and eligible properties with government-funded programs for down payment assistance. - August 06, 2011 - Workforce Resource
Housing Slump Boosts Screened Porches’ Popularity
Long® Fence recommends screened porches for homeowners who want to extend their living space. Screened porches can be used for many activities, and they increase a home’s appeal when built correctly with high-quality materials. According to a 2010 Fannie Mae National Housing Survey,... - August 05, 2011 - Long Fence
U.S. Concrete Awarded High Profile Infrastructure Project in Dallas, Texas
U.S. Concrete, Inc. (NASDAQ: USCR) today announced that its Redi-Mix, LLP operation in Dallas/Fort Worth has been selected by Trinity Infrastructure, LLC as the concrete supplier for a major section of the LBJ Express project in Dallas, Texas. Redi-Mix will supply concrete for the western section... - August 05, 2011 - US Concrete
Lesley Garlock of South Bay Realty Selected to Join Innovative International Real Estate Network
Lesley Garlock of South Bay Realty is the newest member of barbara's inner circle, the international real estate network that's changing the face of the real estate business in the U.S. and abroad. - August 05, 2011 - South Bay Realty, Lesley Garlock
New Era of Real Estate: GHA Communities' Mario Gonzales Redefines How He Does Business, Teams with Doug Balog
By keeping foreclosed upon developments from languishing, Gonzales is able to provide affordable housing and create jobs in the Coachella Valley. - August 05, 2011 - Doug Balog Keller Williams
Brookfield Homes in San Diego Posts Record-Breaking Sales in July
Brookfield has reported 19 gross sales in San Diego in one month, its strongest sales month since Aug 2009. According to Lora Heramb, vice president of sales and marketing for Brookfield Homes, there are several key factors at play. “Brookfield Homes is assisting buyers with the purchase of... - August 05, 2011 - Brookfield Homes, California
ERG Property Advisors Announces Hiring of Three New Associates
ERG Property Advisors welcomes three new associates including Paul Diaz, Rohit Jain, and Jeffrey Wolfson who all come from unique backgrounds. Their excellent work ethic will benefit the ERG team and make it thrive with their combined effort. - August 05, 2011 - ERG Property Advisors
Connecticut Real Estate Investors Assn. (CT REIA) Announces August 2011 Investing Meeting with Alan Cowgill
On August 15, 2011 the Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association will be hosting its monthly meeting with Alan Cowgill. Attendees will learn how to find funding for investment properties in CT. - August 04, 2011 - Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association - CTREIA
Ideal Shield Adds Concrete Bollards to Its Bollard Protect Line of Products
Ideal Shield has added a line of concrete bollards to their bollard product line. These decorative bollards range in size from 12” in diameter to 18” in diameter. Similar to all other bollards in the Ideal Shield Line these can be place over existing bollard posts or incorporated in new installations. - August 04, 2011 - Ideal Shield
Mercantile Capital Corporation Closes 24 Loans During First Half of 2011 to Finance Projects Valued at More Than $69.1 Million
Mercantile Capital Corporation, one of the nation’s largest providers of U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) 504 loans for small business owners who want to acquire or develop their own facilities, reported it closed 24 commercial loans from Jan. 1 through June 30 to finance projects... - August 04, 2011 - Mercantile Capital Corporation
RE/MAX Hall of Fame Award Presented to Jennifer King with RE/MAX Associates of Lancaster
Jennifer King, with RE/MAX Associates of Lancaster, has recently been presented with the RE/MAX Hall of Fame Award, which honors successful agents who have earned more than $1 million in commissions during their careers with the company. In 2010, only 20 percent of all RE/MAX Affiliates earned this... - August 04, 2011 - RE/MAX Associates of Lancaster, Jennifer King
New Building Technology Introduced to India
New building technology introduced to India, will aid the country's massive housing needs. Global Housing Alliance has the duty to introduce this cutting edge and innovative technology created by International Steel Structures to India. - August 03, 2011 - Global Housing Alliance
Acoustiblok® and QuietFiber® Layered to Quiet Residential Generator in Maryland Homeowner’s Weekend DIY Sounproofing Project
Acoustifence and QuietFiber are combined in a weekend DIY soundproofing project for a Maryland homeowner looking to quiet his backyard emergency generator. - August 01, 2011 - Acoustiblok, Inc.
New App for California Real Estate Agents Offers MLS Property Search for Facebook Pages
Growing Number of REALTORS® on Facebook Inspires Innovative New MLS Search App from Bay Area Real Estate Technology Firm. iHOUSEweb has made it easy for Real Estate Agents to quickly Add Property Search Tools to Facebook. - August 01, 2011 - iHOUSEweb
USstoragesearch.com Representative Discusses Online Positioning of Self-Storage Facilities for MiniCo Webinar
Self-storage business owners have many choices when it comes to marketing their facilities on the Internet. On August 24, 2011, Nick Bilava, Senior Account Executive for USstoragesearch.com, will present a free webinar to discuss the advantages of placing self-storage facilities in several areas... - August 01, 2011 - MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC
ModuTile USA Manufacturer Introduces Affordable Interlocking Basement Flooring
Since ModuTile no longer manufactures in China, its U.S. manufacturing team was assembled in November 2010. The new U.S. team has successfully entered the basement flooring market after researching the issues associated with the existing basement floor options currently on the market. Typical problems with basement floors include negative effects due to humidity and lack of sufficient ventilation. - July 31, 2011 - Modutile
Rohit Communities’ New Homes in Edmonton Recognized by 2011 Alberta Awards of Excellence in Housing
With a record-breaking number of entries this year for the 2011 CHBA Alberta Awards of Excellence in Housing, Rohit Communities is thrilled to announce three finalists in two categories. - July 31, 2011 - Rohit Communities
MERJS Announces Grade A SW1 Office Spaces Will Soon be Available at Artillery House Following Substantial Refurbishment
Acting on behalf of a charitable trust, MERJS have been instructed to let 13,800 sq ft of offices at Artillery House, 11-19 Artillery Row, London, SW1 which are currently undergoing substantial refurbishment to provide modern Grade A offices. - July 31, 2011 - Merjs Charted Surveyors
Signature Listings Now Providing Clients No Cost Option to Advertise Residential Real Estate for Sale
Naperville, Illinois based real estate specialists Signature Listings have announced that they are now providing home sellers with the opportunity to advertise their residential real estate for sale at no cost. - July 31, 2011 - Signature Listings
Energy Efficient New Homes for Sale in Austin, TX
Buffington Homes, the market leader for energy efficient new homes for sale in Austin TX, is excited to announce that each of their new Austin Texas homes for sale is Energy Star certified. This saves you thousands on utility bills and is a great addition to an environmentally friendly lifestyle. Visit Buffington's energy efficient homes for sale in Austin at any of their 16 desirable communities. - July 31, 2011 - Buffington Homes
First California Mortgage Company Has New Leadership in the Retail Division
First California Mortgage Company (First Cal) is pleased to announce a change in the role of Director of Retail Production. First Cal has promoted industry veteran Steve Majerus to be the new director. “The company has expanded the reach of its Retail Division to 10 states, 26 offices and... - July 31, 2011 - First California Mortgage Company
New Facebook App for Builders Adds Community Listings to Facebook Page
New Home Feed, the leading tool for home builders to disseminate and manage new home listings, has partnered with Builder Web Apps to offer a turnkey solution that turns Facebook pages into a traffic and lead generation resource. The partnership between Builder Web Apps, a software provider to keep... - July 31, 2011 - New Home Feed
RE/MAX Catapults Into Runner Up Leadership Position in Chicago Real Estate Market
RE/MAX increased its share of residential properties sold in the Chicago real estate market to 8.5 percent during the first half of 2011, up from 7.6 percent in first half 2010. As a result, RE/MAX has moved up into second place among real estate brands that do business in the city. According to... - July 30, 2011 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
Marin Luxury Home Sales Highest Level in Three Years, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Reports
Marin County’s luxury home sales reached their highest level in three years in June as the high-end market continued to bounce back from the recessionary downturn, according to a new market report by Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, the region’s leading provider of luxury real... - July 30, 2011 - Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
Rinox Products Allow Homeowners to Extend Living Space to the Outdoors
Rinox Products allow a homeowner to match their new backyard patio to the look of their existing home, while also extending their living space to the outdoors. - July 29, 2011 - Rinox
Brookfield’s Home of the Week is a Single Level Home with a Generous Backyard
A popular single level plan featuring three bedrooms, three baths plus office is Brookfield’s Home of the Week at Mahogany at Old Creek Ranch in San Marcos. - July 29, 2011 - Brookfield Homes, California
Ibstock Brick Launches Inspirational New Literature
New literature from Ibstock Brick helps inspire housebuilders and developers to create buildings with character and charm. - July 29, 2011 - IBSTOCK BRICK Ltd
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Launches Sweeping New Cloud Initiative for Home Buyers and Sellers
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, the Bay Area’s leading real estate services company, announced today that it has launched the industry’s most far-reaching cloud technology initiative – a groundbreaking new program designed to ultimately make the traditional home sale a... - July 29, 2011 - Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
A Guide for Those on the Fence About Types of Horse Fences
MyHorse Daily releases free downloadable guide on fencing. - July 29, 2011 - Equine Network, LLC
The Ballen Group of Keller Williams Just Closed an Indy Mac / One West Las Vegas Short Sale in Nevada
The Ballen Group, Las Vegas Short sale Agents who use a comprehensive Las Vegas Short Sale System, has closed another Las Vegas Short Sale saving the Nevada Homeowner from Foreclosure. - July 29, 2011 - Ballen Brands
Dave Overholser Joins Keller Williams Rice Realty Market Center
Dave Overholser, a real estate sales professional in Martinsburg, has joined the Keller Williams Rice Realty Market Center. Dave Overholser, www.DaveOverholser.com, has an extensive background in distressed and lease option properties and has been in the real estate industry for 3... - July 29, 2011 - Keller Williams Rice Realty, Dave Overholser
Badger Insulated Pipe Creates New Tubing for Outdoor Wood Furnaces with Much Less Heat Loss
Badger Insulated Pipe manufactures insulated pipe for Outdoor Wood Furnaces, Solar applications and Geo Thermal applications. Badger Insulated Pipe has recently developed a 5 wrap Insulated pex tubing. This was developed to replace the foam insulated or other expensive insulated pipe for... - July 28, 2011 - Badger Insulated Pipe
Nations Roof LLC Appoints Michael “Kevin” Warf as President of Nations Roof of Carolinas – Charlotte, North Carolina
Nations Roof announced the appointment of Michael “Kevin” Warf as President of Nations Roof of Carolinas, LLC, which is located in Charlotte, North Carolina. Rich Nugent, CEO of Nations Roof said, "We are pleased that Kevin Warf has joined Nations Roof at this critical stage in... - July 28, 2011 - Nations Roof LLC
Automated Trackers Showcasing Construction Scheduling Software Demo Online
Free Preview on the web to demonstrate benefits of software for superintendents. - July 28, 2011 - Automated Trackers