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Weingartz Launches weingartzparts.com, National Power Equipment Parts Web Site
DIY Source for Lawnmower and Snowthrower Parts in weingartzparts.com - August 06, 2009 - Skidmore
Rizzo Realty Joins Koenig & Strey GMAC Real Estate
High profile Chicago boutique real estate company Rizzo Realty has joined forces with Koenig & Strey GMAC Real Estate, one of the largest and oldest brokerages serving the greater Chicagoland area. - August 06, 2009 - Koenig & Strey GMAC Real Estate
Bowen Family Homes E-Incentive for Realtors a Success
Facebook page reaches 200 new Realtor fans in five days. - August 06, 2009 - Bowen Family Homes
XSite Validation LLC Helps Kirkshire Site Selection Services Strengthen and Grow
XSite Validation LLC (“XSite”) recently completed consulting with Kirkshire Site Selection Services (“Kirkshire”), an advisory services firm that promotes the success of its commercial real estate clients by utilizing analytical tools and procedures, including evaluating suitability and capability, interpreting patterns and trends in different geographic perspectives and assisting with property parcel information and data services. - August 06, 2009 - XSite Validation
The Davidson Cos. Rank Second in Florida Trend's Best Companies Awards
The Davidson Companies ranked second in the first statewide listing of the 100 Best Companies to Work for in Florida. - August 06, 2009 - Davidson Realty
Unique IDX Search Tools Enable Clients to View MLS Listings on Realtor John Manno's Website
IDX Broker uses its highly customizable IDX solution to save both real estate professionals and their clients time by speeding up the online property search process. - August 06, 2009 - IDX, Inc.
US Building Consultants Inc., US Building Laboratories Inc., Analytical Research Systems Inc., and the University of Florida Join Forces
U S Building Consultants and U S Building Laboratories Inc. collaborate with Analytical Research Systems, Inc. and the University of Florida to find solution to defective drywall crisis. - August 05, 2009 - USBCI
'Outside the Box' Thinking Wins Beasley & Henley Design Awards
Multi-award winning design firm Beasley & Henley Interior Design added 6 new awards to its collection on Saturday night. The international design firm won big in this year’s Aurora Awards, a 12-state regional competition of design, architecture and building excellence. - August 05, 2009 - Beasley & Henley Interior Design
AuthorHouse Releases Top Ten Best Seller List for June 2009
Figures Based on Retailer Channel Sales Data - August 05, 2009 - AuthorHouse
Video Shares Why Banks Perform Short Sales
Many Real Estate Investors Entering This Market Want to Cash in on Foreclosures. They Are Curious Why Banks Would Take a Short Sale on Their Mortgages - August 05, 2009 - Get Real REI
Santorini Properties for Sale – Buy Villas and Land in Santorini
Property-in-Santorini has announced to sell it’s own built houses and land in the island of Greece. The Monolithos beach villas and Kamari beach land are on sale ideal for both residential and commercial purpose. No need to pay real estate fees to buy these properties. - August 05, 2009 - Property-in-Santorini.com
Environmentally Sensitive English Limestone from Goldholme Stone, Used for Luxury Apartments in London
A detailed study has shown the English limestone supplied by Goldholme Stone for Montrose House, in Montrose Place, Belgravia, has less than half the environmental impact of clay brick. The development of luxury apartments, which was designed by award-winning architect Hamiltons Architects for London developer CIT, is good news for clients looking for sustainable building materials that will add lasting character to their project. - August 05, 2009 - Goldholme Stone
The Future’s Bright for Goldholme Stone's Sustainable British Limestone
After several revised planning applications over a period of two years, British limestone quarry operator Goldholme Stone has secured additional reserves that are expected to last up to 30 years for its environmentally sensitive natural stone. - August 05, 2009 - Goldholme Stone
Custom IDX Broker is Used to Simplify and Speed Up the Online Property Search for Realtor John Manno's Clients
A unique IDX integration supplies home seekers with an abundant amount of resources, aiding to find their ideal home. - August 05, 2009 - IDX, Inc.
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Launches Quarterly Luxury Home Price Report for Truckee-Tahoe Area
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, the leading provider of real estate services in Northern California, has launched a new monthly luxury housing market report for the Truckee-Tahoe area with the first report finding a median price of $1.25 million and 19 property sales in excess of $1 million... - August 05, 2009 - Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
O’Dwyer Homes Increases Exposure to Their Website by Utilizing On-Line Marketing
O'Dwyer Homes is utilizing Twitter, Facebook and YouTube to increase traffic and exposure to their website. - August 05, 2009 - O'Dwyer Homes
$195 Forensic Mortgage Loan Audits Stopping Foreclosure Says DocumentAudit.org
Mortgage loan audit firm MitiGroup, LLC ( www.documentaudit.org ) has seen real results from its mortgage loan audit initiative. According to its legal affiliates, some foreclosures have been stopped in their tracks, while others have seen large reductions in principal loan balances in the Loan Modification phase. Mortgage Loan audits, when done correctly, expose violations of federal lending laws that provide affirmative defenses against lender foreclosure. - August 04, 2009 - MitiGroup, LLC
Mobile Storage Professionals Present Webinar on Building Business During a Recession
Mobile storage business owners are feeling the affects of the recession as are most small businesses around the country. On August 12, 2009, MiniCo Publishing will host a free webinar for mobile storage and self-storage professionals entitled "Three Great Ways to Increase Mobile Business in a... - August 04, 2009 - MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC
Davidson Development Celebrates 20 years of Developing Some of Florida's Leading Communities
Davidson celebrates 20 years of developing homes in Northeast, Florida. - August 03, 2009 - Davidson Realty, Inc.
HobnobCharleston Interviews Keith Pruitt on How the New Truth in Lending Laws Could Affect Future Closing Dates Significantly
HobnobCharleston recently sat down with Keith Pruitt , a local Charleston realtor, and discussed the new RESPA truth in lending laws which took effect in the last week of July. According to Keith these changes could and probably will affect closing dates significantly. If the insurance, attorney... - August 03, 2009 - HobNobCharleston.com
Highly Customizable IDX Broker Software Increases Efficiency and Ease on Realtor Doug Evans Website
A custom IDX solution displays MLS listing information on realtors websites, providing a comprehensive online property search for potential home buyers. - August 02, 2009 - IDX, Inc.
Impact Properties Group Community Named One of the Best New Residential Developments
Colen Davidson, managing partner for Impact Properties Group, LLC (www.impactpropertiesgroup.com), has announced that Cameron Pond, one of the development firm’s communities was recognized by Metro Magazine’s 2009 MetroBravo! Awards. Cameron Pond received a standing ovation in the... - August 02, 2009 - Impact Properties Group
OfficeFinder, LLC Now Providing Detailed Local Specific Information on Office Space Services and Market Conditions On-Line
OfficeFinder expands its website to accommodate office space information and resources for over 550 local markets in the US and Canada. The expansion took over 9 months to complete and was finally launched at www.officefinder.com/local. - August 02, 2009 - OfficeFinder
Indiana Steel Buildings Quotes Now Available on CitySteelBuildings.com
Free Indiana steel buildings quotes are available on CitySteelBuildings.com. The online portal offers Free No-obligation Steel building Quotes for Indiana. - August 02, 2009 - City Steel Buildings
Royal Commercial Capital Announces Alternative Financing Options as Banks Retreat
As United States banks retreat from commercial lending, Royal Commercial Capital founder and President Anthony Pierpont announces that it his company is taking proactive steps to provide alternative financing to its commercial real estate clients all over the United States. With banks requiring... - August 02, 2009 - Royal Commercial Capital
Unique IDX Broker Search Tools Enable Home Seekers to Create a Truly Personalized Online Real Estate Search
A custom IDX solution speeds up and simplifies the online property search process, saving both realtors and their clients time and hassle. - August 01, 2009 - IDX, Inc.
Sterling Custom Homes Offers Customer Satisfaction with the Specification Sheet
Back in 1989, Duke McDowell was keenly aware of the need for a detailed specifications sheet for his new company, Sterling Custom Homes, Inc in order to make the company stand out in the Austin real estate industry in terms of customer satisfaction. - August 01, 2009 - Sterling Custom Homes
New Range of Plastic Rubbish Chutes from AKM Fabrications
Leading rubbish chute manufacturers AKM Fabrications Ltd, based in Chorley, Lancashire have found themselves handling rubbish in various parts of the globe this year. - August 01, 2009 - AKM fabrications
Shade Systems, Inc. Introduces New ‘Hexagon' Café Umbrellas
New ‘Hexagon' Café Umbrella is the latest addition to Shade System's portable and collapsible shade product line - August 01, 2009 - Shade Systems, Inc.
Dallas Light Bulb Opens Online Superstore
Dallas Light Bulb has launched DallasLightBulb.com, an online retail superstore that provides home and business consumers across the U.S. with prompt service and access to over 15,000 indoor and outdoor bulbs, accessories and specializes in all those hard to find bulbs. DallasLightBulb.com stocks... - July 31, 2009 - Dallas Light Bulb
Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® Offers August North Carolina State Certified Continuing Education Courses
John Wood, president of the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® (RRAR) (www.rrar.com), has announced the Association’s continuing education courses for the month of August, which will be held at RRAR’s training facility, located at 111 Realtor Way in Cary. The following course... - July 31, 2009 - RRAR
Lennar Unveils Four New Home Designs at Rialto Community in Jupiter, Florida
Homebuilder Debuts New Plans Ranging from One or Two-Story with Each Design Including a Two-Car Garage. - July 31, 2009 - Lennar, East Coast Division
Lynette Grout Displays MLS Listings on Her Real Estate Website with the Help of Custom IDX Broker Software
IDX Broker uses its custom IDX solution to provide a quick and efficient way for home seekers to search for real estate online. - July 31, 2009 - IDX, Inc.
Western Architectural Announces Headquarters Move, Coinciding with 20th Anniversary
Western Architectural, a leading forensic architecture and engineering firm serving the western United States, has relocated its corporate headquarters, leasing 8,800 square feet on the top floor of Lincoln Center’s Building 5. Western Architectural’s new address is 10200 S.W. Greenburg Road, Suite 750, Portland, OR 97223. Established in 1989, Western Architectural is headquartered in Portland, with an office in Las Vegas, Nevada, and projects ranging across the United States. - July 31, 2009 - Western Architectural
Builders Site Protection Releases New Catalog of Award Winning Surface Protection Products
Builders Site Protection has just released their 2009-2010 catalog of award winning surface protection products. - July 31, 2009 - Builders Site Protection
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Named as Finalist for Two Inman Innovator Awards
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC announced today it is a finalist for two 2009 Inman Innovator Awards, including Most Innovative Blog and Most Innovative Brokerage or Franchise. The awards, which honor companies using technology and innovation to enhance the real estate transaction process... - July 31, 2009 - Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC
AIA National President-Elect to Speak at AIA Michigan Mid-Summer Conference
66th Annual Event Slated for The Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island, Aug. 6-8 - July 31, 2009 - American Institute of Architects Michigan
Custom Home Builder G. J. Gardner Joins Forces with Denver Area Realty Company
The marketing agreement between G. J. Gardner Homes and Prudential Preferred Real Estate will benefit entry-level first time home buyers. - July 31, 2009 - G.J. Gardner Homes, Colorado/Wyoming
Economic Downturn Prompts Mesa Garage Doors to Offer Most Affordable Garage Doors in Its History
Mesa Garage Doors, the industry leader in garage door sales and installation in Southern California, is proud to announce an incredible savings opportunity for property owners seeking a price break on a new garage door. As a result of the global economic downturn, Mesa Garage Doors has been able... - July 30, 2009 - Mesa Garage Doors
Insights with Host Hugh Downs Welcomes the Energy and Environmental Building Alliance as Content Advisor
Story collaboration with the Energy and Environmental Building Alliance as Content Advisor on Architectural and Energy Issues for Educational Awareness - July 30, 2009 - InsightsSeries
Write2Site Warns HVAC Contractors to Beware of Internet Search Word Advertising Schemes
A new scheme has hit the market to take advantage of Heating and Air Conditioning Contractors. A sales company behind the program is taking advantage of the lack of knowledge contractors have about internet advertising. The program in question is one in which the contractors are offered... - July 30, 2009 - Write2Site
New Video Series on Direct Mail for Real Estate Investors
Foreclosures Have Captured the Headlines but Real Estate Investors Still Need Systems to Direct Mail Market for Great Leads. - July 30, 2009 - Get Real REI
Residents Club Opens at East West's Rolling Hills at Lake Asbury
The residents club, part of a $5 million amenities package at East West Communities' Rolling Hills community in Florida, recently opened. - July 30, 2009 - Rolling Hills at Lake Asbury
Easy-to-use IDX Search Tools Create a Simple and Efficient Online Real Estate Search for Susan Hansen’s Clients
Custom IDX Broker software speeds up the property search process, saving both real estate professionals and consumers time and hassle. - July 30, 2009 - IDX, Inc.
Lennar Jacksonville Celebrates Welcome Home Center Grand Opening at Lexington Park
New Community Offers Homes Priced from the Mid $100s - July 30, 2009 - Lennar, East Coast Division
Independence Station Teams Up with CALMAC Energy Storage to Boost LEED Score
Independence Station chose CALMAC's ice storage technology as part of the overall HVAC system to offset the energy usage during the peak demand hours. - July 30, 2009 - Independence Station
SolarAttics Recycled Solar Heat Technology Significantly Reduces High Energy Bills
SolarAttic, Inc. announced that recycling the solar heat energy found within roofs and attics, either commercial or residential is significantly reducing energy bills. - July 30, 2009 - SolarAttic, Inc
FreemanWhite Launches Redesigned Web Site
Frank Brooks, AIA, ACHA, chairman and managing partner at FreemanWhite, an architectural, engineering, interior design and consulting services firm for healthcare organizations in the United States, has announced the launch of the firm’s redesigned Web site at www.freemanwhite.com. The... - July 30, 2009 - FreemanWhite
Two Move-in Ready Homes Remain at McGinnis Reserve
Brand Bank offering 3.49 percent interest rate. - July 30, 2009 - Bowen Family Homes
The Jones Company Announces Opening of New Williamson County Development
The Jones Company, in conjunction with developer Pearl Street Partners are gearing up to open a brand new residential development in Franklin, TN called “Barclay Place.” Homes in this 30 acre development will be built solely by The Jones Company, with 88 home sites available for... - July 29, 2009 - The Jones Company