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85 Year Old Real Estate Brokerage is Back in Business. The Hobin Company Re-Launches After Four Decades of Real Estate Success.
The Hobin Company, one of California’s oldest real estate brokerages, is seizing the opportunity of a recovering market and re-launching a family business that spans over four decades of California real estate sales. The company will be based in two major California locations, Manhattan Beach... - February 05, 2010 - The Hobin Company
Natural Resources Pest Control Announces Organic Whitefly Control Service for South Florida Consumers
Natural Resources Pest Control announces additional organic whitefly control service offerings. - February 05, 2010 - Natural Resources Pest Control
Only 15 Lots Remain at Jim Chapman’s Concord Mill Community
Jim Chapman Communities, an Atlanta-based builder and developer is pleased to announce that only 15 lots remain at its Concord Mill community in Austell, the builder’s only non-age-restricted community. - February 05, 2010 - Jim Chapman Communities
Nu-Heat's Optiflo Manifold – Now with Added Value
Nu-Heat’s successful Optiflo manifold has received an upgrade to help it achieve even better performance. System flow rates are measured by sight, but when a system has been in use for some time flow gauges can become grimy or occasionally stop giving an accurate reading. Nu-Heat has... - February 05, 2010 - Nu-Heat
Elements of Design Adds Marcela Molina to Growing Interior Design Team
Marcela Molina, ASID Arizona North Board of Directors Student Representative adds her innovative talents to Scottsdale interior design firm. - February 05, 2010 - Elements of Design
Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association (CT REIA) Announces February 2010 Monthly Investor Meeting with Andy Heller
On February 15, 2010, the Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association (CT REIA) will be hosting its monthly meeting with Andy Heller, real estate investment trainer. - February 05, 2010 - Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association - CTREIA
IDX Broker's Unique Design Simplifies the Online Real Estate Search Process for Potential Home Buyers
A custom IDX solution provides consumers with the means to complete the entirety of their real estate search online. - February 05, 2010 - IDX, Inc.
Architect Raymond Cekauskas Named 2010 President of American Institute of Architects Detroit
Several Metro Detroit Companies Also Represented on Board of Directors - February 05, 2010 - American Institute of Architects Detroit
Cathy Doucet Earns Industry Certification Recognizes Expertise in Kitchen & Bath Design
Cathy Doucet of Doucet Remodeling & Design, Inc. in Stoneham announced that she has earned certification as an Associate Kitchen and Bath Designer (AKBD) from the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA), the leading trade association for the kitchen and bath industry. - February 05, 2010 - Doucet Remodeling & Design Inc.
Doucet Remodeling & Design Wins Gold Contractor of the Year Award and Customer Service Award
2009 COTY Awards are presented to Doucet Remodeling and Design for excellence in remodeling and customer service. - February 05, 2010 - Doucet Remodeling & Design Inc.
Institute of Design and Construction (IDC) to Hold LEED Green Associate Exam Prep in March
The Institute of Design & Construction (IDC), in affiliation with Forever Green Training & Sustainable Design, will offer a two-day seminar – LEED Green Associate Exam Preparation: The Core Concepts of Sustainable Design – in March, according to Vincent C. Battista, president... - February 05, 2010 - Institute of Design & Construction
Iraq’s Economic News Channel Visits SAK Corporate Offices in Baghdad
Following the recent flurry of activity posted by Sanna Al Kassir (SAK) regarding its recent contracts with Iraq’s Ministry of Trade - State Company for Construction Materials; The Iraq Economics News (IENN) Channel came to visit to see what was happening. On a busy Tuesday evening following... - February 04, 2010 - Sanna Al Kassir General Trading Company
GlacialLight Launches Low Power T8 LED Tube
GlacialLight T8 LED light tubes are extremely low in power consumption. With under 10W/20W consumption for 2ft resp. 8ft tubes at 110V AC / 220V AC. - February 04, 2010 - GlacialTech Inc
MERJS Commercial Property Agents Announces Availability of Popular Newly Refurbished Media-Style London W1 Offices in Heart of Soho
Leading commercial property agency MERJS has announced the availability of newly refurbished media-style London W1 offices in heart of Soho, comprising of the entire first floor of National House. - February 04, 2010 - Merjs Charted Surveyors
Gloucestershire Furniture Hire Launched to Provide Furniture for Hire in Gloucester
Gloucestershire Furniture Hire, offering furniture hire services throughout Gloucestershire, the Forest of Dean, South Wales and the South West. - February 04, 2010 - Gloucestershire Furniture Hire
Strong Homebuyer Demand Fuels Robust Opening and Sales of the 2010 New Home Collection
Innovative Consumer-Inspired Floorplans Prove Popular with Homeshoppers. - February 04, 2010 - Irvine Company Community Development
Tectonix Steele Reports Proper Project Management as a Critical Step in Growing a Company During a Difficult Economy
During the month of January, all of the Project Managers with Tectonix Steel had the opportunity to attend an intense, weeklong course on Project Management. The training was based on a real life scenario in which there were people calling in sick, revisions to the project, subs refusing to work... - February 04, 2010 - Tectonix Steel
Tanya Marchiol of TEAM Investments Announces the Premiere of Her Free Online Video Series "The Prosperity Series"
Tanya Marchiol, real estate mogul and CEO of Phoenix-based, TEAM Investments announces the premiere of her online video series entitled, "The Prosperity Principles: Creating Generational Wealth through Real Estate." The free online video series will provide information on various real... - February 04, 2010 - Team Investments
Historic Bendix Brand Reintroduced on Efficient Household Appliances
Marking the return of one of America’s most historic brands, a new line of home appliances has been unveiled under the venerable Bendix name. Beginning February 3, 2010 with a selection of highly efficient washers, dryers and washer dryer combinations, the new Bendix line will be available... - February 03, 2010 - Thor Appliance Company
Taylor Morrison Division Uses Team-building Cash Prize to Help Haiti Earthquake Victims
After leading the homebuilder's fundraising efforts, Taylor Morrison's Austin division finds one more cause to support. - February 03, 2010 - Taylor Morrison
Bay Area Land Developer Continues Rapid Growth
Americap Development Partners expands land development team by welcoming David Day as VP of Engineering. - February 03, 2010 - Americap Development Partners
Atlanta Building Company Named NARI 2010 CotY Winner
The National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) named Atlanta Building Company, in Grayson, GA, 2010 Regional CotY (Contractor of the Year) winner in the Residential Kitchen Under $40,000 category of its annual awards competition. - February 03, 2010 - Atlanta Building Company
Short Sales Increasing, Coastal Credit Solutions Responds
Real estate short sales are predicted to see an increase in 2010 and Coastal Credit Solutions is sending its highly rated service team to help. - February 03, 2010 - Coastal Credit Solutions
Apartment Finders Re-Brands Their Website and Draws from Design Trend Predictions for 2010 and Apartment Marketing Trends for the New Year
Apartment Finders, by adding a more personal and professional look, incorporating more social media, and implementing more interactivity on its new website, has got right in line with 2010 predictions for web design and apartment marketing trends. - February 03, 2010 - Apartment Finders
MLS Listings Are Displayed Directly Onto Realtor Stephanie Smith's Website with the Addition of Custom IDX Broker
IDX Broker uses its custom IDX solution to speed up and simplify the online real estate search process, saving consumers time and hassle. - February 03, 2010 - IDX, Inc.
Premier Apartment Advisors Team Joins Cornish & Carey
C&C has significantly expanded its multi-family investment services group by adding the brokerage team from Premier Apartment Advisors. Richard Knutson, John Leyvas, Jay Cross, Stephen Pagones, Mike Pagones and Anthony Pappageorge will be based in C&C’s Oakland office and Vince McCarrie will be based in C&C’s Santa Clara office. This team joins industry veteran Keith Suddjian, senior vice president in C&C’s Palo Alto office, who together comprise C&C’s Apartment Advisors. - February 03, 2010 - Cornish & Carey Commercial Newmark Knight Frank
Chicago Realtor/Developer Joins Dream Town Realty
Chicago real estate company Dream Town is pleased to welcome Alan Candea to its team of residential specialists. Mr. Candea joined the brokerage this January. In addition to being a licensed real estate agent, he is a licensed general contractor and developer in the Chicagoland area. - February 03, 2010 - Dream Town Realty
Grand Rapids Office Space Leased by Image Office Suites to Caring Transitions
Image Office Suites recently signed a lease with Caring Transitions at the Image Building located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Caring Transitions took one executive office suite for a six-month term renewable for three consecutive terms at current market rates. According to Bryan C. Bestrom, Owner... - February 03, 2010 - Image Office Suites
Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® Announces 2010 Board of Directors
Theresa Clark, president of the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® (RRAR) (www.rrar.com) has announced the members of the 2010 board of directors for the organization. Members will provide feedback and support to the Association regarding its strategic plan and future direction. For more... - February 03, 2010 - RRAR
Atlantic Plaza II in Downtown Delray Beach Reaches Devleopment Milestone
Atlantic Plaza II in Downtown Delray Beach Reaches Devleopment Milestone; Plat Filed to Unify Two City Blocks for New Mixed-Use Destination - $325 Million Project Planned as an Anchor for One of the Nation’s Finest Suburban Downtowns. - February 03, 2010 - CDS International
Rapid Growth Expected in Greater Valley Area in 2010
More than a dozen active projects in east Alabama and west Georgia, comprising three counties and four cities, are evidence of the regional and growing impact of Greater Valley Group, LLC. - February 03, 2010 - Greater Valley Group, LLC
New Product Line Addition: Produits Neptune
Alliance Manufacturer Representatives is excited to announce the addition of Produits Neptune to the Alliance family of product lines. Produits Neptune is a complete bathroom concept. It is the clean and organic lines of a contemporary bathtub, the subtle curves of a transitional shower, the rich... - February 03, 2010 - Alliance Manufacturer Representatives
Staticworx Earns AIA Provider Accreditation, Offers Architects Education Credits on Anti-Static Flooring
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) recently announced it has accredited “Anti-Static Flooring: The Basics,” a course developed by Dave Long, President & CEO of Staticworx, the largest manufacturer of anti-static flooring solutions in North America. Long, an educator of... - February 02, 2010 - Staticworx
Tim Matte Designs Launches Home Staging Service in Vancouver, WA
A new Vancouver based company, recently relocated from Washington, DC, has combined its business strategies, interior design and home improvement techniques to deliver a collection of services known as "home staging". These services are designed to help home owners, realtors and investors maximize the selling price and quicken the sales process of residential properties. - February 02, 2010 - Tim Matte Designs
Calgary Business Leaders Join to Launch UrbanStar Capital, a Full Service Real Estate Asset Management and Investment Firm
UrbanStar Capital (http://www.urbanstarcapital.com/) is a specialized firm that designs, implements and operates real estate asset management solutions for investors. With a strong management team, hands on experience, and well-defined industry relationships, UrbanStar Capital is well placed to grow its market position. - February 02, 2010 - none
Boston Cedar Introduces Abaco Tropical Hardwood Decking and Railing
Boston Cedar is the exclusive Northeast distributor of high quality ABACO Hardwood Decking and Railing produced by Aljoma Lumber. - February 01, 2010 - Boston Cedar
The Corvus Group Forms Troubled Asset Advisory Group
The Corvus Group, a Washington, D.C.-area firm with nearly $10 billion of real estate assets under management from failed banks, announced it has formed a Troubled Asset Advisory Group (Corvus TAAG). Chicago-based Corvus TAAG provides specialized staffing and analytical/advisory services to... - February 01, 2010 - The Corvus Group
Paul G. Hauf Associates Proudly Announces 30th Anniversay
Maryland based brokerage firm celebrates 30 years in business. - February 01, 2010 - Paul G. Hauf And Associates
Paul G. Hauf And Associates Launches New Business Services Website
Maryland Based Brokerage Firm Announces the recent launch of the company's new website as a portal for customers to gain information and advice on commercial brokerage services - February 01, 2010 - Paul G. Hauf And Associates
Stephanie Y. Drake, President of Drake Incorporated, Featured in MBE Magazine, a Successful Woman-Owned Construction Firm at the Smithsonian
When you flip through the pages of the current issue of MBE (Minority Business Enterprise) Magazine you will find an article about how the world’s largest educational and research institute and museum complex, the Smithsonian Institution, is preserving history while enhancing the future for M/WBEs. Simultaneously, you will see the vital face behind some of the Smithsonian’s most visible construction projects: a woman who is making both headlines and history. - January 31, 2010 - Drake Incorporated
RE/Advantage Client Aldo Merendino of Prudential Merendino Realty Just Upgraded His Offices Listing Service to IDX 3.0
Aldo Merendino of Prudential Merendino Realty in Hasbrouck Heights, NJ recently upgraded his office's listing service to RE/Advantages IDX 3.0 solution. He now offers an immediate and efficient connection between visitors to his company website and the thousands of New Jersey listings in the NJMLS... - January 31, 2010 - RE/Advantage
Wall Street Funding Group Commercial Offers Deal Structuring for Businesses in Search of Funding
Wall Street Funding Group, Inc. (WSFG), a privately-owned mortgage company originally founded in 2004 by Gavin Susman, has undergone a major expansion with the establishment of a “Commercial” division. - January 31, 2010 - Wall Street Funding Group
Highly Customizable IDX Broker Provides Consumers with the Most User-Friendly Online Real Estate Search Possible
IDX Broker uses its custom IDX solution to create a sense of ease and efficiency for home seekers executing their real estate search online. - January 31, 2010 - IDX, Inc.
Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association (CT REIA) Announces All Day Rehabbing Seminar with Robyn Thompson
On February 6, 2010, the CT Real Estate Investors Association (CT REIA) and Robyn Thompson will be hosting an all day real estate rehabbing seminar with Robyn Thompson - January 31, 2010 - Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association - CTREIA
Michelle McNutt Named New Architect at BJAC
Lou Jurkowski, CEO at BJAC, pa (www.bjac.com), an architectural firm offering professional services for specialized, complex institutional projects, has announced that Michelle McNutt has received her architectural registration. McNutt has been with the firm since 2006 as an intern architect. As an... - January 31, 2010 - BJAC
Accel Framing, Inc. Wins NARI Contractor of the Year Awards in Team Remodeling
San Diego, CA, Local Building Contractor Accel Framing, Inc.® has been awarded Contractor of the Year (COTY) awards, as part of a team in two categories. The awards are for: Entire House $500,001 to $1,000,000 and the Residential Historical Renovation/ Restoration categories in The National Association of the Remodelers Industry (NARI)’s Southwest Region 7. - January 30, 2010 - Accel Framing, Inc.
Highland Homes Caters to Florida Home Shoppers
In the past year, Highland Homes has adapted their business model to cater to the demands of home shoppers in the new Florida real estate market. - January 30, 2010 - Highland Homes
Miller Construction Co. Completes $43 Million Omni Renovation Project
Landmark Miami Mall “Reborn” with 320,000 Square Feet of Offices and Sleek Exterior -- Miller Construction Company has completed a $43 million renovation project for developer Argent Ventures, transforming 320,000 square feet of former retail space at the 1970s-era Omni International Mall into The Omni Offices, a state-of-the-art, Class A office address. - January 30, 2010 - Miller Construction Company
A Custom IDX Solution Separates Win Morrison's Website from Other Realtors with Its Seamless Integration
IDX Broker uses its custom IDX solution to speed up and simplify the online property search process for both real estate professionals and their clients. - January 30, 2010 - IDX, Inc.
Phillips Creative Media Announces the Creation of Two New Las Vegas Based Real Estate Websites
Phillips Creative Media has just announced the launch of two new interactive real estate sites that focus on the Las Vegas area. www.mylvhomesales.com features useful tools for Real Estate buyers such as no obligation/sign up property and foreclosure searches. For sellers, www.mylvhomesales.com... - January 30, 2010 - Phillips Creative Media