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Top Selling Real Estate Executive Joins Prudential Americana Group
Kerry Coffman Joins Summerlin Office of State's #1 Real Estate Firm - September 16, 2009 - Prudential Americana Group
IDX Broker is Used to Create a Sense of Ease and Simplicity for Susan Bradley's Clients During Their Property Search
IDX Broker uses its custom IDX solution to speed up the online property search process, saving both real estate professionals and their clients time and hassle. - September 16, 2009 - IDX, Inc.
Lennar Appoints Kathy Barr-Myers as New Home Consultant at Melody Landing at River Oaks
Lennar welcomes Kathy Barr-Myers as a New Home Consultant for their community Melody Landing At River Oaks in Woodbridge. - September 16, 2009 - Lennar
Watersahpe Magazine Interviews Designer Randy Beard
Watershapes magazine recently posted an exclusive interview they conducted in August 2009, with watershape designer and Genesis 3 Platinum member, Randy Beard of Pure Water Pools in Costa Mesa, California. The interview traced his career from the 19 year-old swimming pool technician who cleaned... - September 15, 2009 - Pure Water Pools
Imports of Logs, Lumber and Pulp to China Increased Substantially in the 2Q/09 as the Country’s Economy Grow by Almost 8%, Reports the Wood Resource Quarterly
China became the major import destination for many globally traded forest products in 2009. The country is the world’s largest importer of wood pulp and logs, and was the 2nd largest importer of softwood lumber in the world in the 2Q/09, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. - September 13, 2009 - Wood Resources International LLC
A Nashville First- Local Business Among Forbes.com Top 20 Finalists in the U.S. I Want a Better House, Inc. Honored as One of the Country’s Best Business Plans
I Want a Better House, Inc. is the first Nashville business to be named one of Forbes.com’s Best Business Plan finalists through Forbes.com’s “Boost Your Business” contest. Nashville area residents may vote for the first Nashville business to receive the distinction of the... - September 13, 2009 - I Want a Better House, Inc.
RRAR Leadership Academy Now Accepting Applications
John Wood, president of the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® (RRAR) (www.rrar.com), has announced that RRAR’s 2010 Triangle REALTOR® Leadership Academy has begun accepting applications. The 2010 Triangle REALTOR® Leadership Academy will consist of seven program modules... - September 13, 2009 - RRAR
Realtors Invited to Lennar’s Happy Hour Event at Wentworth Hall
Lennar is offering a four percent Realtor commission on homes that close before September 30, 2009. - September 13, 2009 - Lennar
MLS Listing Information is Displayed on Scott Hickinbotham's Real Estate Website with the Help of IDX Broker
IDX Broker increases ease and efficiency during the online property search process for both real estate professionals and their clients. - September 13, 2009 - IDX, Inc.
The Coastal Carolina Division of Lennar Appoints Meg Hopkins as Internet New Home Consultant
Meg Hopkins is Lennar’s Internet New Home Consultant. - September 13, 2009 - Lennar
USBCI Takes Stand on Remediation of Chinese Drywall
Spiderman S. Mulholland, a leading forensic expert on building envelope, water intrusion, toxic mold, and Chinese Drywall of U S Building Consultants, Inc., takes a stand on remediation. Mr. Mulholland and the Defective Drywall In America (DDIA) workgroup has for months tried every conceivable... - September 12, 2009 - USBCI
Chinese Drywall Certification Presented by USBCI in Orlando, Florida
Spiderman S. Mulholland, a leading forensic expert on building envelope, water intrusion, toxic mold, and Chinese Drywall of U S Building Consultants, Inc. and U S Building Laboratories, Inc., takes a stand on remediation. USBCI and USBLI continue to do research and experiment with all kinds of... - September 12, 2009 - USBCI
USBC States the Importance of Certification in Remediation for Chinese Drywall
An entire program has been designed out of the workgroup Defective Drywall in America (DDIA) which included top analytical scientists, chemists, toxicologists, a major university, consultants in the environmental field and 12 business sectors that were considered in the development of the certified protocols. - September 12, 2009 - USBCI
Certified Inspection & Remediation Protocols Presented by U S Building Consultants, Inc.
Mr. Mulholland of U S Building Consultants, Inc. understands that standardization of inspection and remediation protocols are essential in bringing a viable solution to the current crisis. Mr. Mulholland who is part of a workgroup called Defective Drywall In America (DDIA) have now completed protocols. - September 12, 2009 - USBCI
Green Grass Realty Reports 8 Surprising Ways to Hurt a Credit Score
GreenGrassRealty.com, a Middle Tennessee discount real estate broker is providing the community with knowledge on how to keep their credit score soaring high. With this information in hand buyers and sellers are sure to experience the best real estate transaction possible. - September 12, 2009 - Green Grass Realty
Homebuilder Lennar Raises $775,000 to Fight Cancer and Receives Grand Visionary Award from The American Cancer Society
The Lennar Corporation proudly received the prestigious Grand Visionary Award for their efforts in raising $775,000 for cancer awareness. - September 12, 2009 - Lennar
Calloway’s Nursery Hosts the Semiannual Perennial Swap
On Saturday, Sept. 26, Calloway’s and Cornelius Nursery will host its semiannual Perennial Swap at select locations in the Dallas, Fort Worth and Houston markets. The Fall Perennial Swap event will allow Texas gardening customers to exchange plants, meet local gardeners and trade gardening... - September 12, 2009 - Calloway's Nursery
Talk Show Dives Into Investing in Condominiums and Co-ops
While Most Investors Focus Their Efforts on Single Family Homes There is a Growing Opportunity in Condominium Projects - September 12, 2009 - Get Real REI
Lennar Appoints AJ McCulloch as New Home Consultant at Martin’s Chase
AJ McCulloch Becomes the New Home Consultant at Lennar’s Martin’s Chase - September 12, 2009 - Lennar
A Custom IDX Broker Addition Creates a Simple and Efficient Online Real Estate Search Process for David Bovard's Clients
IDX Broker uses its innovative IDX solution to connect realtors websites with their local MLS systems, enabling them to display the most up-to-date listing information on the web. - September 12, 2009 - IDX, Inc.
New Wave of Foreclosure Bus Tours Puts You First, Sale Second
At no cost to you, you become privy to a 5 hour tour of available Detroit area properties with the Foreclosure Bus Tour. Enjoy an educational experience and unprecedented access, not real estate agent induced stress. - September 12, 2009 - My First Michigan Home
Practical Real Estate Marketing: New Location and Expanded Services
Practical Real Estate Marketing moves offices and adds new staff to provide more services to clients. - September 12, 2009 - Practical Real Estate Marketing
Carlton Hobbs LLC to Exhibit at the San Francisco Fall Antiques Show from October 29th Through November 1st, 2009
Carlton Hobbs, the long established international antiques dealer, is delighted to announce his participation in the San Francisco Fall Antiques Show this fall, which will take place from Thursday, October 29th through Sunday, November 1st. "We love the atmosphere of the San Francisco show... - September 11, 2009 - Carlton Hobbs LLC
Sweden Consumes More Than 20% of the World’s Wood Pellets and Demand is Growing, Reports the Wood Resource Quarterly
The decision by EU to use a minimum of 20% renewable energy by 2020 has driven a rapid increase in wood pellet production in Europe. Sweden, Germany, Denmark and the UK are expected to have the fastest growth in consumption the coming 10 years, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. - September 11, 2009 - Wood Resources International LLC
New, Humorous Book for and About REALTORS® Named Finalist in Next Generation Indie Book Awards
A new book for and about REALTORS®, All in a Day's Work for Real Estate Agents: Humorous & Heartwarming Stories (Work Like A Dog Books, copyright 2009, $14.95), has been named a finalist in the humor/comedy category of the 2009 Next Generation Indie Book Awards. - September 11, 2009 - Work Like A Dog Books
San Mateo Real Estate Price Report Indicates a Shift Toward a Seller’s Market
With the number of pending sales exceeding the number of new listings for the fifth straight month, the San Mateo County real estate market appears to be favoring sellers. - September 11, 2009 - The RayChel Realty Group
Cabinet-S-Top’s 8th Annual Tent Sale – Proceeds Donated to Habitat for Humanity
Cabinet-S-Top located at 1977 Medina Road, Medina, Ohio will be having their 8th Annual Tent Sale on September 18th and 19th from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. All proceeds of the Cabinet-S-Top Tent Sale will be donated to the Medina County Habitat for Humanity. Big sale items at the Tent Sale include... - September 11, 2009 - Cabinet-S-Top, Inc.
Russian Insulation Market – A Brand-New Market Analysis
Russian demand for insulation has been growing strongly with an average growth of 13.8% per year between 2002 and 2008. The situation in the market seems to be rather attractive for foreign insulation companies as the growth is predicted to continue in the following years. Global Research &... - September 11, 2009 - Global Research & Data Services
HomeAdditionPlus.com Announces Its Asphalt Shingle Roofing Bid Sheet
The Asphalt Shingle Roofing Bid Sheet helps homeowners save money and get the quality asphalt roof they desire by making sure they hire the right roofing contractor - September 11, 2009 - DIY HomeAdditionPlus.com
BJAC Named to Triangle Business Journal’s Largest North Carolina Architect Firm List
Lou Jurkowski, CEO at BJAC, pa (www.bjac.com), an architectural firm offering professional services for specialized, complex institutional projects, has announced that the firm ranked among the top architect firms on the Triangle Business Journal’s lists for Largest North Carolina Architects. - September 11, 2009 - BJAC
ERP Software to be Showcased at Building Component Manufacturers Conference
Deacom, Inc. will exhibit its manufacturing ERP software for makers of modular buildings, building components, millwork, floor and roof trusses, and wall panels at the 2009 Building Component Manufacturers Conference (BCMC) in Phoenix, Ariz. from Sept. 30 through Oct. 2. BCMC is the premier... - September 11, 2009 - Deacom
Video Shares Importance of Networking Realtors to Make Money
Real Estate Investors Need to Learn the Importance of Working with Realtors to Bring in Deals without Extra Work - September 11, 2009 - Get Real REI
Unprecedented Number of Calloway’s Nursery Employees Receive Certification
This summer 13 Calloway’s Nursery employees earned a Texas Certified Nursery Professional or Texas Master Certified Nursery Professional designation from the Texas Nursery and Landscape Association. The Texas Certified Landscape Professional (TCNP) and Texas Master Certified Landscape... - September 11, 2009 - Calloway's Nursery
Lennar Returns to Melody Landing At River Oaks with New Home Designs and Pre-Construction Pricing
To celebrate their return to the community, Lennar will offer prospective homebuyers two new home designs to choose from and low pre-construction prices. - September 11, 2009 - Lennar
MiniCo Publishing Streamlines Web Site & Adds New Features
MiniCo Publishing’s Web site now has a newly redesigned home page and new features that help customers find exactly what they want in just a few clicks. The www.ministoragemessenger.com home page now offers simplified navigation and a one‑click link to current special offers. The key... - September 11, 2009 - MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC
Easily Integrated IDX Broker Search Tools Set Realtor Doug Jacobsen's Website Apart from His Competitors
IDX Broker software simplifies and speeds up the online property search process, saving both real estate professionals and their clients time and hassle. - September 11, 2009 - IDX, Inc.
Lennar Offers 100 Percent Financing at Oakley Reserve
Lennar Virginia is in Partnership with Universal American Mortgage Company to Provide 100% Financing On Select Homes. - September 11, 2009 - Lennar
OfficeFinder, LLC Expands Local Information to Include "Best Restaurants to Have a Business Lunch"
OfficeFinder, one of the leading on-line resources for assistance and information on locating office space, has recently expanded their website to provide information and links to the best restaurants to have a business lunch. OfficeFinder is a network of professionals who assist businesses in... - September 11, 2009 - OfficeFinder
Ronstan Introduces U.S. Market to Comprehensive Tensile Architecture Solutions
Architectural/Engineering Communities Benefit from New End-to-End Contracting Services - September 11, 2009 - Ronstan Tensile Architecture
The Resas Company Launches New eCommerce Store For Garage Plans
The Resas Company LLC, based in St. Peters, MO, announced today the much awaited release of their new online store, My Garage Plans by TRC, offering garage plans for the do it yourselfer at www.my-garage-plans.com. Anyone wanting to build their own garage or have one constructed for them by a... - September 11, 2009 - The Resas Company, LLC
Independent Tests Show That Corona Clipper Pruners and Loppers Outperform the Competition
Tests compared the durability, blade hardness and corrosion resistance of 23 products. - September 11, 2009 - Corona Clipper, Inc.
U S Building Consultants, Inc. and DDIA Comes Out with Certified Protocols for Inspection/Remediation of Chinese Drywall
Spiderman S. Mulholland, a leading forensic expert on building envelope, water intrusion, toxic mold, and Chinese Drywall of U S Building Consultants, Inc., and part of the Defective Drywall In America (DDIA) workgroup that was formed about five months ago has been spending 90% of their time on the... - September 10, 2009 - USBCI
Nicklaus Opens New Golf Course, Joins Biden in Costa Rica
Frank Biden, brother of U.S. Vice President Joe Biden, and Craig Williamson, chairman of the Guanacaste Country Club (http://www.guanacastecc.com), have announced that Nicklaus Design, the world’s leading golf course design firm, will open a Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course at the... - September 10, 2009 - Virtus 1 Costa Rica Real Estate
3B Dataservices, Developers of IBM System i Business Solutions, Announce Today That Their Enterprise Software, iNfinite Answers Will Now be Known as the First UnERP
3B Dataservices, developers of IBM System i business solutions, announce today that their enterprise software, iNfinite Answers will now be known as the first unERP. IT leaders and all levels of corporate management praise the merits of (Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) information systems. - September 10, 2009 - 3B Dataservices Ltd.
Get Real REI Educates You on the Rush for Investors to Cash in on Tax Credit
The Homes Version of Cash for Clunkers Will Expire on December 1st. Buyers and Real Estate Investors Alike are Racing to Cash in. - September 10, 2009 - Get Real REI
Maureen Cool Earns Prestigious Designation to Help Homeowners in Danger of Foreclosure
Maureen Cool of RE/MAX Realty Plus in Sebring, Florida has extensive training in foreclosure avoidance and short sales; offering the homeowner much better alternatives to foreclosure, which virtually destroys the credit rating. - September 10, 2009 - Maureen Cool, RE/MAX Realty Plus
Learn How to Avoid Common Mistakes in Self-Storage Management & Construction at MiniCo Webinar
The downturn in the economy has made business owners more aware of the importance of planning ahead to avoid costly mistakes. For self-storage professionals, it is more critical than ever to have the knowledge to make sound decisions about facility construction, development and management. Donna... - September 10, 2009 - MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC
Davidson Realty Hosts Sneak Peek Saturdays at the Neighborhoods of World Golf Village
The Neighborhoods of World Golf Village invites prospective homebuyers, real estate agents and neighbors to join their team Oct. 3 for the first “Sneak Peek Saturday” at the community. Sneak Peek Saturdays are open houses that will be hosted by The Neighborhoods of World Golf Village... - September 10, 2009 - Davidson Realty, Inc.
Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® Releases Podcast on CRS 210 Course
Raymond Larcher, executive vice president of the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® (RRAR), (www.rrar.com) announced the release of a podcast detailing the CRS 210 course. In this podcast Mark Givens, RRAR course instructor, explains why this course is import to REALTORS® who want to... - September 10, 2009 - RRAR
Reliance Fall Protection Releases New Catalog
Reliance Fall Protection, a leader in custom fall protection solutions, is pleased to announce the immediate availability of it’s new 63 page full color catalog. - September 10, 2009 - Reliance Fall Protection