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Pat Grandle, Broker, Completes First Sale at Chicagoland Sunbelt
Grandle’s first sale was a pet grooming business in the northern suburbs of Chicago. Pet grooming and boarding accounts for $3.51 billion of revenue in the overall $48 billion pet industry market in the United States in 2010. - May 14, 2011 - Chicagoland Sunbelt
Jim Peddle Joins Chicagoland Sunbelt as Senior Broker
Peddle will work out of the River North office. He brings extensive experience in sales and operations. - May 14, 2011 - Chicagoland Sunbelt
Calpipe Security Bollards Develops Lighted Bollards for Security Applications
Lighted security bollards prevent vehicle incursion. - May 14, 2011 - Calpipe Industries
The Ballen Group, Award Winning Las Vegas Real Estate Agent Team with Keller Williams Realty, Welcomes Greg Duffield REALTOR® as LEAD Buyer Specialist
The Ballen Group, Las Vegas Short Sale Specialists in Nevada, has partnered with Greg Duffield, REALTOR® in order to expand the home buyers division and work with talented agents and Keller Williams Realty Las Vegas. - May 14, 2011 - Ballen Brands
The World’s Funkiest Homes Profiled in the May Issue of Construction Digital Magazine
Construction Digital Magazine, the leading digital construction publication for C-level executives, is pleased to announce the launch of its May issue. In the cover story, “The World’s Most Exotic Homes,” the digital magazine names some of the most expensive, unique and downright... - May 13, 2011 - WDM Group
Donn Raabe, Broker at Chicagoland Sunbelt, Sells Tutoring Franchise
Raabe successfully negotiated a business sale in the $10 billion dollar supplemental education industry. This is a franchise re-sale. Upon closing this deal, Raabe lists another tutoring franchise. - May 13, 2011 - Chicagoland Sunbelt
Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS® Explain Changes in NC Home Sales Paperwork
Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS® has produced a video to help explain changes in the new North Carolina Offer to Purchase Contract. Effective January 1st, 2011, every member of the North Carolina Association of REALTORS® must use the new due diligence contract. “The steps to a real... - May 13, 2011 - Linda Craft & Team Realtors
NewProductHelp.com Set to Represent Patent Pending Fast Measure Indicator Concept for Next 2 Years
Alexis D., Florida resident and inventor, has contracted South Florida invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to represent his Fast Measure Indicator concept to industry over the next 2 years. A simple yet effective new product designed to make a common construction-related task much... - May 13, 2011 - New Product Help, Inc.
Rose Paving Donates $5,800 to Burr Ridge Police Department
As part of its corporate community relations program, Rose Paving Company, headquartered in Bridgeview, IL, has donated $5,800 to the police department of neighboring Burr Ridge. Alan Rose, CEO, made an announcement regarding the donation during the Burr Ridge Village Board Meeting on Monday, May 9, at 7:00pm. In attendance were members of the board, trustees, Mayor Gary Grasso, Chief of Police John Madden and Deputy Chief Tim Vaclav. - May 12, 2011 - Rose Paving Company
Novelpay Modernizes Electronic Rent Payment Service for Landlords and Tenants
NovelPay, a payment management system, allows landlords to offer residents and tenants an assortment of easy and flexible electronic payment options. - May 12, 2011 - NovelPay
Shodeen Awards Travel Prize to Geneva Realtor
Shodeen Residential recently awarded a $1,500 travel gift certificate to Mary Reuter, Realtor with The Reuter Team of RE/MAX Excels in Geneva. The gift was bestowed at a business luncheon honoring area real estate agents who have shown homes at and referred buyers to the builder’s Mill Creek... - May 12, 2011 - Shodeen Homes
NAWIC Announces 2011 Crystal Vision Award Winners
The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) is pleased to announce the winners of its 17th annual Crystal Vision Awards. The mission of the awards is to recognize individuals who promote, expand and encourage the role of women in the construction industry. Colleen White is the recipient of the Crystal Vision Award, which is given to a non-member of NAWIC, and Renee Conner, CIT, is the recipient of the Crystal Achievement Award, which is presented to a member. - May 12, 2011 - National Association of Women in Construction
Linda Craft Comments on How Applied-Feedback Helps Sell Homes in April via Luxury Home Marketing Group
The Luxury Home Marketing Group (LHMG) of Raleigh, NC focused on Estate-sized homes during April’s meeting. The properties toured included two custom-built, Estate-sized homes outside of a subdivision, listed by Vice-President Linda Craft; a custom-builder’s personal home in the... - May 11, 2011 - Linda Craft & Team Realtors
Dominion Enterprises Launches Homes Media Solutions
Synergistic approach for Dominion’s real estate brands will provide innovative products and services for real estate professionals, consumers. - May 11, 2011 - Homes.com
Homes.com Announces Mortgage Calculator App
Application helps consumers navigate tough financial decisions. - May 11, 2011 - Homes.com
Connecticut Real Estate Investors Assn. (CT REIA) Announces May 2011 Meeting with Apartment Expert Dave Lindahl
On May 23 the Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association (CT REIA) will be hosting its monthly meeting with Dave Lindahl. Attendees will learn the advantages of apartment property investing. - May 11, 2011 - Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association - CTREIA
Single Property Sites Launches MoreLoans4U for Loan Officers and Lenders
Single Property Sites has launched a new single property website Mortgage Marketing Solution for Loan Officers and Lenders. - May 10, 2011 - Single Property Sites
Testa Produce to be Featured on Upcoming Episode of American Farmer
The Segment will Focus on Green Initiatives in the Produce and Food Production Industry - May 09, 2011 - DMG Productions, LLC
Self-Storage Management Expert Tom Litton Addresses Collections and Auctioning Techniques for MiniCo Webinar
On May 11, 2011, self-storage management expert Tom Litton will present a free webinar for self-storage professionals entitled “Effective Collections & Auctioning Techniques,” which will address the following topics: · 20 Proven Collection Strategies that Motivate the... - May 09, 2011 - MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC
San Diego Real Estate Agent Laura Sechrist Joins Real Living Lifestyles
Real Living Lifestyles welcomes Laura Sechrist to their La Costa Encinitas office. Sechrist graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a degree in Advertising. Her professional background enhances her ability to manage business effectively and protect client interests, ensuring successful real estate transactions. - May 08, 2011 - Laura Sechrist, Realtor®
Palm Beach County Sees the Return of Investors to the Local Market
Palm Beach County sees the return of investors to the local market. According to industry experts and raw data, investors are returning to the Palm Beach Real Estate Market. While many potential home owners are acting in an emotional state, investors realize this is one of the very best times to... - May 08, 2011 - Palm Beach Real Estate Investors Association
Prudential Arizona Properties Sales Executives Receive National Awards
Prudential Arizona Properties recently recognized more than 200 of its REALTORs with awards for outstanding 2010 sales achievements. A part of the Americana companies, Prudential Arizona spans 20 offices and 2,000 sales executives in Nevada and Arizona. Both local and national awards were given... - May 08, 2011 - Prudential Americana Group
DexSystems Overcomes Failed Mud-Set Freeze Thaw Cold with New Outdoor Floor Technology
With great skill this homeowner places porcelain tile on outdoor floor decking in cold climate without the use of traditional cement based materials. - May 07, 2011 - DexSystems Inc.
REO Industry Directory Seeks to Connect Asset Managers with REO Agents
REOIndustryDirectory.com is an online network directory of REO agents, brokers and vendors across the country. The boom in foreclosures has created a demand for REO professionals that can be assigned BPOs, REO listings and REO contracts. REO Industry Directory makes it easy for banks and asset managers to find REO agents and vendors by allowing them to search by a particular address. - May 06, 2011 - REO Industry Directory
Scott Stevens, REALTOR® of Citywide Realty Earns Prestigious GRI Designation
Scott A. Stevens of Citywide Realty recently received the nationally recognized Graduate REALTOR® Institute (GRI) designation. - May 05, 2011 - Citywide Realty
Richard Eshleman Appointed CEO of Hawaii Information Service
After serving seven years as Controller and Chief Operating Officer, Richard Eshelman signs a two-year contract to lead Hawaii Information Service as CEO. - May 05, 2011 - Hawaii Information Service
Nail Your Mortgage Announces Giveaway of 100 Free Mortgages: Promotion to Benefit First 100 to Close
Nail Your Mortgage is giving away free mortgages to the first 100 applicants who close on their mortgage by June 30, 2011. Only Illinois residents are eligible and must have an application, with required documentation, submitted by June 1 to qualify. - May 04, 2011 - Nail Your Mortgage
Charles Reinhart Company Welcomes 8 New Agents
The Charles Reinhart Company has welcomed 8 new Realtors: Chris Brown, Brad Doan, Josh Kercher, Darby Kolano, Jo Pichan, Michael & MaryAnn Ryan, and Dana Vespremi. - May 04, 2011 - Charles Reinhart Company, Realtors
Self-Storage Marketing Expert Derek Naylor Uncovers Hidden Income Boosters for MiniCo Webinar
Derek M. Naylor, President of Storage Marketing Solutions, asserts that every self-storage facility has at least three hidden “goldmines” that can be capitalized on easily, ethically and systematically to increase net operating income. On May 25, 2011, Mr. Naylor will present a free... - May 04, 2011 - MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC
Builders Site Protection, Leader in Surface Protection Products, Announces Young Entrepreneur Business Scholarship
The Surface Protection Experts at Builders Site Protection are offering a one-thousand dollar scholarship to students pursuing a degree in business. Applicants must be U.S. college students with the intent to start a small business in the future. The deadline to apply is August 1, 2011. - May 04, 2011 - Builders Site Protection
Costa Mesa's 20th Annual Mesa Verde Neighborhood Garage Sale
Costa Mesa real estate company, Torelli Realty is hosting the 20th Annual Mesa Verde Garage Sale on Saturday, May 14, 2011 - May 04, 2011 - Torelli Realty
Townspeople Opens 34 Affordable and Supportive Apartments for People with Special Needs: Grand Opening, May 12, 2011
Townspeople, a Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO), continues providing quality, affordable and supportive housing for low-income people in San Diego with the opening of its latest acquisition/rehab property in Normal Heights. The building will celebrate its grand opening with a... - May 03, 2011 - Townspeople
Choyce Peterson Negotiates Successful Renewal for R.V.I. America Insurance Company for 17,600 Square Feet in Stamford, CT
Choyce Peterson achieved a 17,000 square-foot renewal in Stamford, Connecticut. - May 03, 2011 - Choyce Peterson, Inc.
American Land List Now Adding "Wishing Well" to Its Land Listing Website
Http://www.americanlandlist.com is now posting a new area on its website called “The Wishing Well,” closely linked to the “Wish List.” - May 03, 2011 - American Land List, LLC
Airhart Construction Opens New Ranch Townhome Model at Mackenzie Place in Wheaton
Airhart Construction recently lifted the curtain on a new, fully furnished, ranch townhome that’s available for immediate occupancy to one lucky buyer at Mackenzie Place — a community of luxury townhomes in Wheaton. Specifically created to cater to strong customer demand for an open... - May 02, 2011 - Airhart Construction
HomeRun Homes Purchases HomeRunHomes.com Domain Name
HomeRun Homes, one of the largest online marketplaces for Rent to Own Homes, has announced that they have won the long bidding process for and were cleared to purchase, the domain name HomeRunHomes.com. Clearing up Confusion - Disparity Between Company Name and Domain Name. HomeRun Homes was... - May 02, 2011 - HomeRun Homes
MERJS Instructed to Let Approximately 8,500 Sq Ft of High Quality Commercial Office Space in Landmark EC1 Building
MERJS – a leading London commercial property agency, has been instructed to let approximately 8,500 sq ft of high quality office space in 100 Hatton Garden, London, EC1, divided between 4 office suites. The office space is available to rent at £27.50 per square foot per annum exclusive. - May 01, 2011 - Merjs Charted Surveyors
Dream Town Realty Welcomes 4 New Chicago Realtors in March
Four local realtors joined Chicago-based real estate brokerage Dream Town Realty during the month of March. Anthony Motton, Peter Childs, Susan Boush and Tom Kelley are now full-time agents with the company, which has four locations in the city. - May 01, 2011 - Dream Town Realty
Southern Nevada Homebuilder Opens New Plans and Model Homes
Dunhill Homes' Tuscany Village in Henderson celebrates Grand Opening of 13 new floor plans with six fully decorated model homes. - April 30, 2011 - Dunhill Homes
Smart Homes Hit Main Stream: Lennar Arizona is Offering Energy Efficient-Technology Rich Homes
It used to be only high end custom homes featured Smart Home gadgets to make life easier. That technology has now hit mainstream with one of the nation's largest home builders, Lennar - specifically in Arizona. Technology allows home owners to make sure their children arrive home safely from school, remotely adjust the temperature and lights, and let the plumber in during a specific window of time. It's cool and it's included in many new Lennar homes in Arizona. - April 29, 2011 - Lennar, Arizona
BUYINS.net Founder Thomas Ronk and Attorney Wes Christian to Appear on “Tim Connolly’s Winning Strategies” on Friday, April 29 at 12:00 p.m. CT
Thomas Ronk, Founder and Owner of BUYINS.net will appear with securities attorney, Wes Christian on “Tim Connolly’s Winning Strategies” www.winningstrategies.net on Friday, April 29 at 12:00 p.m. CT. The two will go head to head to discuss naked shorting. Call in live and toll... - April 29, 2011 - Corporate Strategies, LLC
Highland Homes Announces Grand Opening of Casa Key II Model at South Oak
Free Upgrades or Closing Cost Assistance for South Oak Grand Opening Visitors. - April 29, 2011 - Highland Homes
Ferrell Earns Agent of the Month for March with Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS®
Sherrie Ferrell wins Agent of the Month for March, 2011 with Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS. Ferrell surpassed her teammates in a tight two-way race that went down to the final days of the month. - April 29, 2011 - Linda Craft & Team Realtors
Colliers Teaches the First LEED Class in Albania
In March, Colliers International taught the first Green Building and Leadership on Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) training class in Tirana. The activity was initiated and supported by the EBRD Business Advisory Services (BAS) program for Albania. The training was attended by 20... - April 29, 2011 - Colliers International Albania
Lavendon’s Gurpartap Singh Takes Prize for IPAF Training Instructor of the Year
Lavendon Group employee Gurpartap Singh has been named IPAF Training Instructor of the Year. He impressed judges with his passion for training and his personal journey from a small village in India to playing a key role in powered access in the Middle East. Gurpartap, who works for Rapid Access,... - April 29, 2011 - Lavendon Access Services
NewProductHelp.com to Spearhead Marketing Blitz for ZipThru Strip & Opening Invention
Dennis and Judilynn J., Pennsylvania residents and co-inventors, have contracted South Florida invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to represent their ZipThru Strip & Opening concept to potential licensees over the next 2 years. A simple yet effective new product designed to have... - April 29, 2011 - New Product Help, Inc.
RE/MAX Agents Increase Their Share of C.A.R. Awards for Chicago Real Estate Sales Success in 2010
Agents affiliated with the RE/MAX Northern Illinois real estate network increased their share of the honors when the Chicago Association of Realtors® (C.A.R.) recently announced its annual sales awards based on 2010 achievements in Chicago real estate sales. RE/MAX agents increased the number... - April 28, 2011 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
Tom Litton Presents MiniCo Webinar on Collections and Auctioning Techniques
Collections and auctions are critical elements in the operation of self-storage businesses. On May 11, 2011, renowned self-storage industry professional Tom Litton, President of Litton Property Management, Inc., will present a free webinar focusing on effective collection techniques, technologies... - April 28, 2011 - MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC
Ribbon Cutting at Landmark Fine Homes Newest Model
Landmark Fine Homes along with the Moore Chamber of Commerce celebrated the opening of their newest model home in The Willows on March 21st. There were over 40 people in attendance to cut the ribbon and enjoy lunch at the new home. - April 28, 2011 - Landmark Fine Homes
Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Honored at 2011 Cartus Broker Network Conference
Relocation and Corporate Services Division Receives Cartus Broker Network’s Platinum Club, Five Star, Achiever’s Club Awards. - April 28, 2011 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston