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California Loan Modification Company Brings Financial Relief to Filipino Families

Mortgage Resolution Services Launches Website, Services for Bay Area Homeowners. Mortgage Resolution Services, an attorney-based loan modification company, is set to reach hundreds of Northern California homeowners this week with the launch of their new website,... - May 14, 2009 - Mortgage Resolution Services

Colliers International Finds NRMA New Service Centre Site in Sydney's Inner West

Colliers International has negotiated a lease deal for NRMA at 54 Smidmore Street in Marrickville in Sydney’s inner-west. The five-year lease plus a five-year option will be leased for $250,000 per annum net. The 2000 sqm space will be converted into a car servicing centre for its members... - May 14, 2009 - Colliers International (Australia)

Colliers International Swoops on Australia's Talent Pool

Colliers International is celebrating the success of its 2009 strategic recruitment plan following several key highlights. Over the past four months, Colliers International has achieved its 70th hire as the rising unemployment rate of 5.7 percent has created a growing talent pool of skilled... - May 14, 2009 - Colliers International (Australia)

Onre.eu - European Property Portal: Crisis Time Remedy for Real Estate Sellers

The Real Estate market is one of the most affected by the global financial crisis. A new trend on the market will guarantee successful sales. The Internet portal of the seller of European Real Estate Onre.eu offers property sellers a new approach – guarantees of sales within 6 months. A... - May 14, 2009 - Onre.eu

Home Seminar a Huge Success

Riverview Homes Completes a 1 Day Housing Seminar. - May 14, 2009 - Riverview Homes, Inc.

BJAC’s CEO Earns LEED Certification

Lou Jurkowski, chief executive officer at BJAC, pa (www.bjac.com), an architectural firm offering professional services for specialized, complex institutional projects, has been certified as a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Accredited Professional (AP) by the U.S. Green... - May 14, 2009 - BJAC

Triangle International Council of REALTORS® Hosts Global Marketing in the Triangle Event

John Wood, president of the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® (RRAR) (www.rrar.com), has announced that the Triangle International Council of REALTORS® (TICOR) will host a Global Marketing in the Triangle event on Wednesday, May 20 at 11:30 a.m. at RRAR, located at 111 Realtors Way... - May 14, 2009 - RRAR

Real Estate Lead Source Announces May Promotion

The May special is targeted to Real Estate agents who want to build a pipeline of motivated buyer clients right away. The promotion includes fast track lead flow and reduced minimum orders. - May 14, 2009 - Real Estate Lead Source

RealUp Partners with ChicagoBroker, Inc. for Local Expertise

All of ChicagoBroker's Commercial Real estate Listings will be available to search for free on www.RealUp.com. - May 14, 2009 - RealUp.com

Unique IDX Tools Give Realtor Katherine Goodman’s Clients an Overall More Informational Online Property Search Experience

Easy-to-use IDX Broker software speeds up the online real estate search, saving both realtors and consumers time and hassle. - May 14, 2009 - IDX, Inc.

Melinda Myers to Speak at EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival

Gardening expert, TV host and author Melinda Myers will be the featured speaker at the EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival May 15-17. - May 14, 2009 - Melinda Myers LLC

Birdair, Inc. Completes World’s First Tensotherm(TM) with Nanogel(R) Project

New Insulated Composite Membrane Roofing System Promotes Thermal Efficiency, Moisture Resistance and Daylighting at Dedmon Athletic Center - May 14, 2009 - Birdair, Inc.

Self-Storage Confidence Index Announces Third Quarter Survey

On May 18, 2009, MiniCo Publishing will launch the Self-Storage Confidence Index (SSCI) survey for the third quarter of 2009. The survey records next-quarter expectations in the critical areas of sales, profits, hiring, expenditures and industry economic outlook. The online survey is open to... - May 14, 2009 - MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC

Weber Sells Teacher's Union Building to City of New Orleans

The 12,000 sq ft United Teachers of New Orleans Health and Welfare Fund Building, represented by Skip Weber, was sold to the City of New Orleans. - May 14, 2009 - Latter & Blum Commercial - Skip Weber

Builder Magazine Names Highland Homes One of Nation’s Top 100 Builders

Builder Magazine has named Highland Homes number 84 on its list of the top home builders for 2008 based on total closings for the year. This privately owned central Florida builder moves up the list from 121 to 84 with 350 new Florida homes closed during 2008. Highland Homes has continued their... - May 14, 2009 - Highland Homes

Jennifer Drinko Promoted to Director of Business Initiatives for For Rent Media Solutions™

Former customer service manager transitions into new role. - May 13, 2009 - For Rent Media Solutions

Real Estate Broker Says Feng Shui Works

Prominent Real Estate Broker in central Ohio provides a testament to the integrity of Intuitive Concepts and the value of working with classic Feng Shui. - May 13, 2009 - Intuitive Concepts, Inc.

Eco Collection Prefab Green Home Designs Introduced by Epoch Homes

Epoch Homes, a New Hampshire based leader in Custom Prefab Green Building introduces the Eco Collection of value engineered Green Home designs that are Energy Star and ICC-700 Silver compliant. - May 13, 2009 - Epoch Homes

Free Webinar Unlocks the Secrets of Refinancing Self-Storage Loans

Financial issues are at the forefront of the concerns facing many self‑storage owners and operators. On May 20, 2009, executives from Watermark Financial, Inc., will present the free webinar "Refinance: Closing Self-Storage Loans in Today’s Economy." Presenters Georgia... - May 13, 2009 - MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC

Lennar Greenville Wants to Take You to the Nascar Race

Visit a Lennar Community on Saturday, May 16 for a chance to win tickets to the Coca-Cola 600. - May 13, 2009 - Lennar, East Coast Division

Lennar’s Coastal Carolina Division Announces the Lowest Mortgage Rates in Decades

The Coastal Carolina Division of Lennar in partnership with Universal American Mortgage Company is Offering the Lowest Mortgage Rates in Decades. - May 13, 2009 - Lennar

IDX Brokers Unique Integration Sets Realtor Jeni Lamberto’s Website Apart from Her Competition

IDX Broker software saves both real estate professionals and consumers time, by speeding up the online property search process. - May 13, 2009 - IDX, Inc.

Lennar Announces the Lowest Mortgage Rates in Decades

The Coastal Carolina Division of Lennar is offering low mortgage rates for a limited time only. - May 13, 2009 - Lennar

"Green" Architects to Participate in Educational Event at Prairie-Ridge Eco-Station in Raleigh, NC

Will Lambeth and Tim Martin, architectural interns at Frank Harmon Architect PA in Raleigh, will be on hand at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Science’s Prairie Ridge Eco-Station in Raleigh on Thursday, May 14, to help the middle- and high-school members of the Citizen Science... - May 13, 2009 - Frank Harmon Architect PA

Spanish Property Still Favourite with Brits - Portal

Overseas property portal Property Abroad has revealed the top 5 most popular destinations with overseas property buyers on their site. Spanish property is still topping the charts, according to the portal. - May 13, 2009 - Property Abroad LTD

Egypt Property: No Price Drops on Horizon

Egypt property prices are not going to drop from their current level, according to overseas property portal Property Abroad.com. Prices are as low as they will be and growth is expected to restart in the next 4-6 months, according to Julie Liddle, emerging markets analyst with the portal. - May 13, 2009 - Property Abroad LTD

Lifestyle Buyers Have "Uncluttered Path" to Best Properties in Greece

Property in Greece is having a heyday of sorts, due to the current prevalence of lifestyle buyers in the market, and the new tendency to look to less conventional spots to make lifestyle buys, according to overseas property portal Property Abroad. - May 13, 2009 - Property Abroad LTD

Massive Rise in French for Sale by Owner Property

The number of French properties advertised on portal Property Abroad has increased faster than that of any other country. Trends analyst Erin Scott gave a possible reason for the exponential increase. - May 13, 2009 - Property Abroad LTD

Italy Property: Stability Reigns in Lifestyle-Buyer Driven Market

Lifestyle buyers -- those buying overseas property as a holiday home or to live in either in retirement or emigration -- are back out in force, according to overseas property portal Property Abroad, and Italy is becoming one of the biggest benefactors the portal has revealed. - May 13, 2009 - Property Abroad LTD

Colliers International Announces 70th Hire for 2009

Michael Pisano to Head North Sydney Valuations Team, Troy Linnane New Director of Brisbane Valuations. - May 13, 2009 - Colliers International (Australia)

Thrivent Builds Commits Largest Gift Ever to Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity for Ten Homes

A kick-off event celebrating the partnership will be held on Monday, May 18, from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. at 1605 Case Avenue in St. Paul, Minn. Speakers include St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman, Congresswoman Betty McCollum, Habitat homebuyer Abraham Shokiyo, and representatives from Thrivent Builds and Habitat for Humanity. - May 12, 2009 - Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity

Another Innovative Home Solution from Newpro - the ClearWater Gutter Protection System

With more and more homeowners planning to stay in their existing home for a longer period of time, home improvement solutions are on the rise. Newpro’s reputation for innovative home improvement solutions continues with the addition of the ClearWater Gutter Protection System. Statistics... - May 11, 2009 - Newpro Replacement Windows

Certified Green Home Designation Awarded to Groves Park Commons Townhomes

Groves Park Commons townhomes receive the highest rating Tindells Building Materials has ever given for energy efficiency. - May 10, 2009 - Groves Park Commons

Technology and Interior Design Design Revealed Luxautica, Exotic Car Club

Troy Beasley, the award winning, Designer Principal of Beasley & Henley Interior Design, will be the key note speaker at Luxautica, Exotic Car Club on Thursday, May 14 at 6 pm. Beasley will be speaking on his interior design, interior detailing and uses of technology and lighting design at this... - May 10, 2009 - Beasley & Henley Interior Design

Remodeling Magazine; Pine Street Carpenters to Its "Big50"

Remodeling company Pine Street Carpenters has been awarded Big50 designation by Remodeling Magazine. - May 10, 2009 - Pine Street Carpenters, Inc.

Waverly Property Group, Ramara Garrett Featured on HGTV as Waterfront Specialist

Daytona Beach's exclusive waterfront real estate agency - Waverly Property Group - proudly announces Ramara Garrett's achievements and recognition as a premiere waterfront specialist. Besides her commitment to excellence in customer service, Ramara recently was selected by HGTV to advise home... - May 10, 2009 - Waverly Property Group

Frank Gatlin Announces Gatlin Development Company Donation of $450K for Parks and Recreation to Oceanside, CA

When surveying prospective land for the Pacific Coast Plaza, Gatlin Development Company (Gatlin Dev Co) noted a need for improvements to Oceanside’s parks, and generously donated $450K for parks and recreation services in the city. - May 10, 2009 - Gatlin Development Company

The Real Estate Search is Simplified with Custom IDX Broker on Realtor David Queen’s Website

Easy-to-use IDX tools speed up the online real estate search, saving both real estate professionals and their clients time. - May 10, 2009 - IDX, Inc.

Blake Products Reveals Its New Toilet Protection System Designed to Reduce Toilet Damage During Construction

A new builder product designed to protect toilets from damage during the construction process is hitting the market. Manufactured specifically for reducing toilet damage and use during the construction process. - May 10, 2009 - Surface Protection International

Colliers International Rolls Out Second NSW Auction Portfolio for 2009

$110 Million of Property to go Under the Hammer. - May 09, 2009 - Colliers International (Australia)

MyProFlyer.com Opens to the Public

MyProFlyer.com offers flyer designs for the real estate industry. - May 09, 2009 - MyProFlyer.com

Beacon Realty Capital Arranges Financing for Retail Center and FHA 202 Transaction

In addition to arranging large debt and equity transactions, Beacon Realty Capital has been actively closing smaller loans for their clients. Recently, Beacon arranged and closed a $1.58 million loan on South Town Mall located in Ottawa, Illinois. South Town Mall is anchored by national tenants... - May 09, 2009 - Beacon Realty Capital, Inc.

Amenities Opening Soon at Several of Bowen Family Homes' Atlanta Communities

Bowen Family Homes' warm weather amenities will open no later than May 15, 2009 at several of their metro Atlanta communities. - May 09, 2009 - Bowen Family Homes

Easy-to-Use IDX Tools Create a Simple and Efficient Way for Jennifer Summa’s Clients to Search for Real Estate Online

IDX Broker uses it custom IDX solution to speed up the online property search process, saving both real estate professionals and their clients time and hassle. - May 09, 2009 - IDX, Inc.

Royal Oaks Building Group Garners Four MAME Awards

Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC (www.royaloaksbg.com), has announced that the company has received four awards from the Home Builders Association of Raleigh-Wake County (HBA). The awards were presented at the annual Triangle MAME Awards formal event held at the Embassy Suites in Cary, N.C on April... - May 09, 2009 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC

Asbestos in Plain English

Asbestos management firm, Clifford Devlin, has published a simple guide to managing asbestos in the workplace. The 24-page A5 booklet outlines, in layman’s terms, who is responsible for managing the potentially hazardous substance in non-domestic premises and what those responsibilities... - May 09, 2009 - Clifford Devlin Ltd

Historical Assignment for Clifford Devlin’s New Asbestos Facility

The first undertaking for Clifford Devlin’s new purpose-built asbestos servicing unit in Bow will be to decontaminate several gas masks that date back to World War II. The masks are the property of the Gunnersbury Park Museum, the local history museum for the West London Boroughs of Ealing... - May 09, 2009 - Clifford Devlin Ltd