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WorkBar Boston Partners with Alternate Currents and Opens as Contemporary Art Gallery
Shared office space business WorkBar gives Boston artists 5000 sq. ft. - August 13, 2009 - WorkBar
Birdair, Inc. Awarded Talisman Centre Roofing Contract
Birdair to Install World’s Second Tensotherm(TM) with Nanogel(R) Roofing System - August 13, 2009 - Birdair
Follansbee® Receives U.S. Commerce Association Award
The U.S. Commerce Association (USCA) has selected Follansbee Steel for the 2009 Best of Follansbee Award in the Roofing & Siding category. The USCA “Best of Local Business” Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each year, the USCA identifies... - August 13, 2009 - Follansbee
Experience the Measurement of Savings in a Lennar Charlotte Spotlight Home
The Charlotte division of Lennar, one of the nation’s strongest homebuilders, wants prospective homebuyers to step into the housing market and see why a Lennar home will measure up to your highest expectations. During its month long “Measurement of Savings” campaign, the... - August 13, 2009 - Lennar, East Coast Division
A Custom IDX Broker Integration Sets Realtor Dermot O'Brien Apart and Above His Real Estate Competitors
Unique and easy-to-use IDX tools provide clients with the means to have a truly personalized and comprehensive online real estate search experience. - August 13, 2009 - IDX, Inc.
C&S Title, Inc. Joins Foreclosure Response Team as Title Affiliate for Houston, Tx Region
Scott D. Coloney, President of Fort Lauderdale, FL–based Foreclosure Response Team (FRT), has announced that C&S Title, Inc., an independent title company based out of Porter, Texas has joined the FRT as a “Title Affiliate.” The Foreclosure Response Team is a national Realtor... - August 13, 2009 - Foreclosure Response Team
The Upside to a Down Economy is More Bang for Your Buck. Certified Staging Professionals Offer Aeroplan Miles for Home Staging Services.
It is not surprising, given today’s economy, to find consumers looking for more value when choosing services and products. Consumers are still spending; they are just doing more research before buying. They evaluate quality, price, and customer service, past client experience, referrals,... - August 13, 2009 - CSPI Academy
Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® Names New Communications Associate
John Wood, president of the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® (RRAR) (www.rrar.com), announced that Caroline Shipman was promoted to communications associate within the communications department. The department recently expanded to include the new Communications & Public Relations... - August 13, 2009 - RRAR
Flammer to Speak on PRSA GA Social Media Panel
mRELEVANCE, LLC managing partner Carol Flammer will participate in a panel discussion on targeting the right social media channels for the Georgia Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America later this month. Hosted by the organization's Independent Counselor’s and Nonprofit Special... - August 13, 2009 - mRELEVANCE, LLC
Balfour Beatty Construction’s Diverse Portfolio Brings Four Wins in Florida
Balfour Beatty Construction’s diverse portfolio recently brought the company four awards across Florida for projects that promote higher education, high school athletics, infrastructure replacement, and professional arts. These awards include construction management services for Florida... - August 12, 2009 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Further Investigation Into Defective Chinese Drywall by US Building Consultants, Inc. Results in a Warning for Companies Performing Remediation
After performing more inspections and additional laboratory results, U S Building Consultants, Inc. issues a warning to those performing remediation on homes or commercial buildings that may have defective Chinese drywall. - August 12, 2009 - USBCI
IDX Broker's Association with MLS Sites Enables Michaelle Clarke to Give her Clients a Comprehensive Online Property Search
IDX Broker uses its custom IDX solution to speed up the online real estate search, saving both realtors and their clients time and hassle. - August 12, 2009 - IDX, Inc.
HobNobMurfreesboro.com Teams with GreenGrassRealty.com to Provide Affordable Real Estate Services
GreenGrassRealty.com, a Middle Tennessee discount real estate broker, provides four listing options for home sellers with excellent customer service, information and resources are provided to For Sale by Owners and home buyers, free market analysis, dream home finder, mortgage quotes, featured listings, and video tours. - August 12, 2009 - HobNobMurfreesboro
Guardian Testing Services Protects Cincinnati Landlords with Comprehensive Tenant Background Check Services
Affordable Background Check Services Help Landlords Guard Against Damage and Liability. - August 12, 2009 - Guardian Testing Services
DesignerHardware.com Announces Its Eclectic Mix of Interior Locksets
DesignerHardware.com is proud to announce its eclectic mix of interior locksets; the right lever or knob will set the very tone of your home and leave an everlasting impression on your guest of elegance and sophistication. Locksets ranging from classic, traditional, victorian, transitional, modern... - August 12, 2009 - DesignerHardware.com
Los Angeles Foreclosures Fall 26%, Miami Foreclosures Drop 22% and New York City Decline 7% Compared to July 2008; Seattle Foreclosures Up 63% Says PropertyShark.com
Los Angeles foreclosures fall 26%, Miami Foreclosures drop 22% and New York City decline 7% compared to July 2008, while Seattle foreclosures up 63%. - August 11, 2009 - PropertyShark.com
Hill International Adds Vela Systems Software to Enterprise-Wide Construction Technology Platform
Vela’s field mobility software suite integrated with Oracle’s Primavera Contract Management established as best practice in construction technology - August 11, 2009 - Vela Systems
American Tree Service Supply Announces Sale of the Newly Patented Extended Reach Chain Saw for Women
Women Homeowners Can Now Safely Cut, Trim and Prune with this Chain Saw for Women System. - August 11, 2009 - American Tree Service Supply
Opportunity for Real Estate Agents to Learn More About Internet Marketing to Help Build Their Business
Las Vegas real estate marketing company develops courses to help real estate agents learn how to keep up with the competition through Internet marketing. - August 11, 2009 - Practical Real Estate Marketing
Tonic Express Brings Affordable Architecture to the Home of Your Dreams
Tonic Design | Tonic Construction is now offering an affordable flat fee service for clients to understand the process and reality of building their dream home before committing to the costs of building a home. This fee can be applied to the cost of actual design and can be charged via American Express, Visa, or Mastercard without the hassle of applying for loans. This feasibility service allows owners to take a quick look into all the variables of building their dream home, even in a recession. - August 10, 2009 - Tonic Design / Tonic Construction
Going Green – Green Roof Literally Ship Around The World
Going green took on new meaning for Jörg Breuning of Green Roof Service LLC in Bel Air, MD when he installed a living green roof with real and natural grass on a thousand-foot, 122,000 ton, $750 million cruise ship, capable to cross the Oceans. - August 10, 2009 - Green Roof Service, LLC
Judy Kepecz Hays Increases Her Real Estate Websites Organization and Efficiency with IDX Broker
A unique IDX solution enables home seekers to search every aspect and detail of a home in a quick and easy manner, saving both realtors and their clients time. - August 09, 2009 - IDX, Inc.
G.J. Gardner Custom Homes is Now Building in Forest Meadows Custom Home Builder Offering 13 New Affordable Custom Homes with Solar Options
The Colorado Springs area G.J. Gardner Homes franchise owner is currently building custom homes in the highly desirable northeast section of town. The beauty is that buyers have the freedom of choosing custom options at extremely attractive prices. - August 09, 2009 - G.J. Gardner Homes, Colorado/Wyoming
HobNobMurfreesboro & Sugarbush Properties Illustrate How to Get a Great Deal on a Foreclosure
HobNobMurfreesboro has been working closely with Ray Burkhalter, owner of Sugarbush Properties, LLC who has almost two decades of real estate experience and together have laid out some important things to know about how to get a great deal on a foreclosure. Everybody knows that there are some... - August 09, 2009 - HobNobMurfreesboro
Boston High-Rise Rescue Casts Spotlight on Façade Worker Safety Issues
Window washing accident in Boston spurs interest in OSHA regulations for inspections of fall arrest roof anchor systems. - August 08, 2009 - Boston Anchor & Safety Equipment
Sextant Prestige Brings You a New Prestige Website with Prestigious Properties in France
A new website featuring upmarket properties for sale in France has been officially launched in London today (6th August 2009). Sextant Prestige, which has been set up by successful French property estate agency Sextant Properties, is aimed at potential purchasers looking to buy châteaux,... - August 08, 2009 - Sextant French Property
Onjax LLC Acquires Online Media Solutions
Acquisition Strengthens Onjax Real Estate Data Driven Product Offerings - August 08, 2009 - Onjax LLC
Resort Consulting Associates Moves to New Office Location in San Diego
Resort Consulting Associates - a multi-disciplinary team of leading professionals in real estate, resort development, market research, and tourism industries - has relocated to new offices on Mission Blvd. in Pacific Beach of San Diego. - August 08, 2009 - Resort Consulting Associates, LLC
Fyfe Co Achieves ISO 9001:2008 Certification
On July 9, 2009, Fyfe Co LLC was audited by QAS International to the quality management systems, standards and guidelines for ISO 9001:2008 and achieved certification. - August 08, 2009 - Fyfe Co. LLC
Free Quotes for Louisiana Steel Buildings Now Available on City Steel Buildings
Free Quotes for Louisiana Steel Buildings and Louisiana Metal Buildings are now available on CitySteelBuildings.com. The online portal features a No-Obligation Form that gets you free quotes and consultancy in your particular area. - August 08, 2009 - City Steel Buildings
A Unique IDX Integration Sets Realtor Judy Spinelli Apart from and Above Her Competition
IDX Broker helps real estate professionals to display MLS listings on their websites, providing a much more resourceful and simplistic online property search experience. - August 08, 2009 - IDX, Inc.
Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® Young Professionals Network Hosts Auction Fundamentals
John Wood, president of the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® (RRAR), (www.rrar.com) has announced that the association’s Raleigh Chapter for Young Professionals Network (RYPN) will host a mock auction on Wednesday Aug. 19 at 11:30 a.m. The workshop is going to be instructed by... - August 08, 2009 - RRAR
GlacialLight Reveals GL-SP60, the 60W Led Spotlight for Green Energy Savings
GL-SP60W Spotlight from GlacialLight replaces 400W mercury spotlights. Bringing safe, green energy savings of up to 85% with this innovative LED spotlight for outdoor lighting, architectural lighting and landscape lighting. - August 08, 2009 - GlacialTech Inc
Sports Turf is Specialty of SC Sod Farm Modern Turf
Modern Turf is pleased to announce high quality, fully guaranteed sports turf for your sports fields needs in the southeastern United States and internationally. If your golf course, school sports team, municipal stadium or pro field needs top quality sports turf with the ability to withstand wear and tear, Modern Turf guarantees every single piece of sod will perform. - August 08, 2009 - Modern Turf
Modern Turf Brings Centipede Grass to Sandy SC Soil for Full Lawns
Modern Turf carries a full line of grasses that grow in tough South Carolina soils, including Centipede Grass-known as “The Lazy Man’s Grass” due to its low maintenance requirements and its ability to grow in drought conditions. Centipede grass is a solid solution for sandy soil and soil with high acidity. - August 08, 2009 - Modern Turf
Finding Financing for Buyer’s is the Key to Investors Turning Profits
Real Estate Investors Looking for Profits from Retail Sales Need to Focus on Helping Buyer’s Get Into a Mortgage. - August 07, 2009 - Get Real REI
Online Gardener Ltd Business Goes Global
'Meet 'the little business that could.......'This business is aiming to provide sustainable jobs, access to nutritional home grown food, we will even lessen our global footprint. Take that recession. And as we speak the Online Gardener Ltd business has now launched in the US - the doors are open and ready for business. - August 07, 2009 - Online Gardener Ltd
New Hampshire Real Estate Investors Association Wins Two National Awards
New Hampshire Real Estate Investors Association recently won two awards from the National Real Estate Investors Association. - August 07, 2009 - New Hampshire Real Estate Investors Association
Construction Digital Magazine Sets New Standards, Introducing the Passive House and Taking Green Living to Heights Unforeseen in This Month’s Brand New Issue
The August issue of Construction Digital magazine, found on ConstructionDigital.com, combines the very best of industry news including strategic analysis from FMI consultant Briston Blair, an exclusive Q&A with the President and CEO of PETRA and profiles of the world’s most innovative construction companies. - August 07, 2009 - Construction Digital magazine
Jim Chapman Communities Sees Increased Sales Volume in June and July
Jim Chapman Communities enjoys great success with Atlanta active adult homebuyers, one couple shares why they like living in a Jim Chapman community. - August 07, 2009 - Jim Chapman Communities
Bald Head Island Offers a New Home Financing Program
Bald Head Island Limited and The Island Agency are extending financing on select properties purchased between now and August 15, 2009. - August 07, 2009 - Bald Head Island Limited
Beth Kershaw Joins Hill & Co. Real Estate
Hill & Co. Real Estate announced today that one of San Francisco’s most seasoned REALTORS®, Beth Kershaw, has joined the firm. Located at the company’s Noe Valley office, she will represent buyers and sellers of residential and investment properties throughout San Francisco, with an emphasis on Noe Valley, Glen Park and their surrounding neighborhoods. - August 07, 2009 - Hill & Co. Real Estate
Custom IDX Search Tools Provide Realtor Rick Allemang's Clients with a Truly Personalized and Efficient Online Search Experience
IDX Broker speeds up the online real estate search for home seekers, creating a much more enjoyable home buying experience. - August 07, 2009 - IDX, Inc.
LifeTime Composites, BlueLinx Sign Regional Distribution Agreement for Revolutionary Wood-Alternative Lumber
Nation’s Leading Building Products Distributor Greatly Expands LifeTime Lumber Presence in Arizona, Nevada and Southern California - August 07, 2009 - LifeTime Lumber
BJAC Architect Earns LEED Accredited Professional
Lou Jurkowski, CEO at BJAC, pa (www.bjac.com), an architectural firm offering professional services for specialized, complex institutional projects, has announced that Thomas Stuart, architect at BJAC, has earned Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Accredited Professional (AP) by... - August 07, 2009 - BJAC
FreemanWhite Office Members Receive LEED Certification
Frank Brooks, AIA, ACHA, chairman and managing partner at FreemanWhite (www.freemanwhite.com), an architectural, engineering, interior design and consulting services firm for healthcare organizations in the United States, has announced that several members of the firm’s office staff have been... - August 07, 2009 - FreemanWhite
Restructuring Our Interactions with the Economy and the Environment: RESCUE Green Launches New Green Building Communication Forum
The RESCUE Green blog focuses on bridging the communication gap between all sectors of society. Through collaborative efforts, awareness, and education solutions to environmental and economic problems are possible. - August 07, 2009 - RESCUE Green
Nations Roof LLC Announces Professional Achievement
Richard Langheim achieves coveted Green Roof Professional Accreditation. Nations Roof LLC is delighted to announce that Richard Langheim, President of the Nations Roof South office, has achieved the Green Roof Professional accreditation offered by Green Roofs for Healthy Cities, and is now... - August 07, 2009 - Nations Roof South
Buffalo Thunder Resort Named 2009 Project of the Year
American Subcontractors Association of New Mexico recognizes Balfour Beatty Construction project with prestigious award - August 06, 2009 - Balfour Beatty Construction
MAR Consult Releases European Deluxe Resort Dwellings Rating
MAR Consult Research Company analyzed elite real estate market in Europe and worked out a European countries rating according to accommodation cost in multistorey De luxe class dwelling houses situated at the seaside of prestigious resorts. - August 06, 2009 - Marconsult