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Charleston Outdoor Lighting Business Brings Security Lighting Solutions to 2009 Home Show
NiteLites Outdoor Lighting of Charleston to meet with the public to address their growing concerns for more home and business security at the 2009 Home and Outdoor Living Show in Charleston. This home show event is scheduled for February 20 through 22 and will be held at the Charleston Area... - February 03, 2009 - NiteLites Outdoor Lighting
Post-Ike Roof Damage Lingering in Houston & Texas Flat Roofing Face Devastating, Persistent Leaks
Houston roofs, particularly flat roofs, are still suffering potentially devastating effects from Hurricane Ike, says Houston roofing expert Mike Gallagher. Storm winds caused building movement and put extra stress on potential flat roof leak areas. - February 02, 2009 - Gallagher's Construction
Win a Home Valued at Over a Million Dollars for Just a $150.00 Bucks
Long time Tracy residence Jerry and Valerie Bahm, Homeowners have created a family contest to transfer their Million Dollar home making it available to anyone who enters the contest. The contest style format is fairly new to today’s real estate market but has been a dream of theirs to do for the past two years. They felt it was the right time to bring something fun/exciting to the market. - February 01, 2009 - Tracy Home Give Away
Gardening Expert Melinda Myers to Present at Top U.S. Flower Shows
Nationally known gardening expert, TV host and author Melinda Myers will begin her 2009 Spring Flower Show Tour this week, sharing fun ideas and practical advice with fellow gardeners. - February 01, 2009 - Melinda Myers LLC
Frank Harmon Designs "Green" Oyster Research Hatchery
Frank Harmon Architect PA in Raleigh is designing a thoroughly “green,” 12,000-square-foot Oyster Research Hatchery facility on the Coastal Marine Sciences campus at UNC-Wilmington for the North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries. The project is an outgrowth of a study Harmon worked... - February 01, 2009 - Frank Harmon Architect PA
Coldwell Banker Commercial® Adds Microsoft Virtual Earth 3D Mapping Technology to National Web Site CBCworldwide.com
Coldwell Banker Commercial has added Microsoft Virtual Earth 3D Mapping Technology to its national Web site CBCworldwide.com. The cutting-edge functionality will display Coldwell Banker Commercial affiliate listings on both public and local websites in three dimensional setting. - February 01, 2009 - Coldwell Banker Commercial
RedVector Fellow Selected to Judge 2009 Horizon Awards
Awards Recognize Outstanding Construction and Renovation Projects. - February 01, 2009 - RedVector
Builders Association of Northern Nevada (BANN) Forms Strategic Alliance with Home & Garden Center DIRECT (hgcDIRECT) “BANN Together for Change”
Consistent news of the down economy hasn't slowed BANN from expanding their reach and influence over the local market. Seeking additional avenues to stimulate the building industry, an alliance was struck with hgcDIRECT, a local entrepreneurial company, forging a relationship centered on overcoming... - January 31, 2009 - Home & Garden Center DIRECT
Pinnacle Contracting Completes Renovation for Alter Trading Corporation
Pinnacle Contracting, Inc. of Clayton, MO recently completed a 32,000-square foot office renovation for the west St. Louis County headquarters of Alter Trading Corporation. - January 31, 2009 - Pinnacle Contracting, Inc.
No Bah Humbug for Real Estate Investors, Over $27,000 Raised for Children’s Hospital
RealEstateInvestor.com (REI) is an online community network where members learn about the latest real estate investment resources and tools for unlimited financial success. - January 31, 2009 - RealEstateInvestor.com
Royal Oaks Building Group Unveils New Web Site
Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC has announced the unveiling of the company’s new Web site at www.royaloaksbg.com. Designed by The King Partnership, the new Web site offers detailed descriptions for each of the 10 Royal Oaks Building Group communities located in Raleigh, Holly Springs,... - January 31, 2009 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
New Informational Blog on Selling Houses Launched
On January 19, 2009 a new informational blog site was launched providing readers with a wealth of knowledge regarding house selling in the current marketplace. - January 31, 2009 - Janet M. L. Crockett
Keller Williams Realty Adds Comparative Home Valuation Tool to National Web Site
Keller Williams Realty announced today the release of a powerful new home valuation tool on the company’s national Web site, KW.com. The new tool displays home value estimates from both Zillow (www.zillow.com) and Cyberhomes (www.cyberhomes.com) for any address in the United States,... - January 31, 2009 - Keller Williams Realty, Inc.
Pro-Staff Termite and Pest Control Announces Free Termite Inspections
Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Charles H. Bronson is urging Florida homeowners and buyers to take steps to protect their homes as termite swarming season gets under way. In response Pro-Staff Termite and Pest Control is offering Free Termite Inspections, because in Florida... - January 31, 2009 - Pro-Staff Termite and Pest Control
Julie LaTerra Homes Showcases a ‘Green’ Home at Open House on Saturday, January 31st
Tour an Energy-Efficient, Eco-Friendly Custom Home in Charlotte, NC. - January 31, 2009 - Julie LaTerra Homes
Westchester County NY Realtor Receives Certified Distressed Property Expert Designation, Helping Families Avoid Foreclosure
Michael Trinchitella of Re/Max Classic Realty in Yorktown Heights, NY has earned the prestigious Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE) designation, having completed extensive training in foreclosure avoidance and short sales. This is invaluable expertise to offer at a time when the area is... - January 31, 2009 - Re/Max Classic Realty
American West Homes Grand Opens Lexington - Homes from $188,500
American West Homes in Las Vegas, Nevada grand opens its newest neighborhood - Lexington in Highlands Ranch. The home designs start at $188,500 and range from 1,216 to 2,188 square feet with up to 4 bedrooms. - January 30, 2009 - American West Homes
Mexico Property Favourable for Investment in 2009
Mexico is a favourable market for property investment for 2009 an industry expert has stated. Les Calvert director of upcoming property portal Property Abroad, said: - January 30, 2009 - Property Abroad LTD
Innovative Home Concepts Launches Inno-Maxx Lifetime Window
Innovative Home Concepts, Inc and Milgard Windows & Doors have teamed up to launch the Inno-Maxx Lifetime Warranty Window. - January 30, 2009 - Innovative Home Concepts, Inc
Caribbean Residence Clubs Announce Wyndham Hotel Group Has First Two Resorts in Cayman Islands
Wyndham Hotel Group, one of the world’s largest hotel companies, today announced its entrance into the Cayman Islands with the addition of two resorts on Grand Cayman island: The 130-room Wyndham Grand Bay Waterford – Cayman Islands and the 170-room Ramada Grand Caymanian Beach Club and Resort. - January 30, 2009 - Caribbean Residence Clubs
Caribbean Residence Clubs Announces Wyndham Hotel Group Opening Ramada Resort in Grand Cayman
Wyndham Hotel Group, one of the world’s largest hotel companies, today announced its entrance into the Cayman Islands with the opening of the 170-room Ramada Grand Caymanian Beach Club and Resort on Grand Cayman island. - January 30, 2009 - Caribbean Residence Clubs
CH2M Hill & InteliSum Work Together and Look to the Future
InteliSum Inc. and CH2M Hill have signed an MSA to move forward in critical infrastructure projects. - January 30, 2009 - InteliSum Inc.
REALTOR® Linda Craft is Certified Distressed Property Expert: Craft is First in Raleigh to Achieve CDPE Status
Linda Craft and Team REALTORS® announced today that Linda Craft has achieved the Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE) designation from the Distressed Property Institute. Craft is the first and only REALTOR® in Raleigh to receive the designation, joining only 1000 agents worldwide... - January 30, 2009 - Linda Craft and Team, REALTORS
Custom IDX Broker Simplifies the Property Search for Shelly Morgan’s Clients by Integrating an IDX Solution
IDX software enables Morgan to manage the look of her website and create a customized search experience for her consumers. - January 30, 2009 - IDX, Inc.
Property Abroad Hails Slovakia Property's Investment Potential
Overseas property portal Property Abroad has named Slovakia as one of the safest places to make a property investment in 2009. The announcement comes after months of research into European economies, and comparable findings and predictions from other research reports. Les Calvert director of the portal said: - January 30, 2009 - Property Abroad LTD
Research Reveals Sustained Growth in Dominican Republic Property
The Dominican Republic is one of the few countries where prices have continued to grow despite the global financial situation, according to specialist overseas property portal Property Abroad. Liam Bailey, their chief market analyst said: - January 30, 2009 - Property Abroad LTD
Cape Verde Property: A Secure Investment
Cape Verde has among the very secure property rights compared to its neighbours a research study has found. The 2009 Index of Economic Freedom carried out by the Heritage Foundation think-tank also noted Cape Verde's lower tariffs and moved the country into 77th place with a score of 61.3 up 3.4 points on last year. Overseas investment and property were noted as particularly strong areas. - January 30, 2009 - Property Abroad LTD
ML Mueller Promoted to a Vice President at Landquest
Kyle Corkum, president of Landquest (www.landquestdevelopment.com), a residential development firm specializing in the acquisition, design, permitting and construction of East Coast Communities, has announced that ML Mueller has been promoted to a vice president of the firm. Mueller has over 16... - January 30, 2009 - Landquest Development
Happy 1-Year Off-the-Grid to a Very Special Non-Profit
Side Street Projects just celebrated one-year 100% solar. - January 29, 2009 - Side Street Projects
Molly Brundage is the New Principal Broker of Total Property Resources
Molly Brundage is now the Principal Broker for Total Property Resources real estate office of Bend, Oregon. Total Property Resources would also like to welcome three new brokers, Jackie Wilson, David Holland, and Marci Claussen. - January 29, 2009 - Total Property Resources
Belize Property: Great Holiday Home or Investment
An industry expert has stated that properties in Belize -- like several other Latin American countries -- continued to grow in value rapidly through the beginning of the credit-crunch, and are holding their value now as the credit-crunch continues to become more severe. - January 29, 2009 - Property Abroad LTD
FTSE Emerging Property Market Index a Valuable Source
The FTSE group, in conjunction with the European Public Real Estate Association (EPRA), and the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (NAREIT) is to launch 12 new real time indexes, to track the performance of property stocks in emerging markets. - January 29, 2009 - Property Abroad LTD
Thai PM to End Political Turmoil: Gives Thailand Property Investors Hope
In his first statement to international media, the new Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva has promised that his government will be a fair government for all the people and that he "will bring Thailand's governance back to normalcy." If he does it will be: "great news for the emerging property markets in Thailand's islands," according to Les Calvert director of Property Abroad. - January 29, 2009 - Property Abroad LTD
Amanda Holloway Earns National Council for Interior Design Qualification
Lou Jurkowski, chief executive officer of BJAC, pa (www.bjac.com), an architectural firm that offers professional services for specialized, complex institutional projects, has announced that Amanda Holloway, interior designer, has earned the National Council for Interior Design Qualification... - January 29, 2009 - BJAC
Keller Williams Realty Bucks National Business Trends During the Toughest Real Estate Market on Record
Company celebrates 25 years as it outpaces market through its financial model. - January 29, 2009 - Keller Williams Realty, Inc.
Apartment Home Living Launches 3,612 City & Neighborhood Apartment Living Guides
ApartmentHomeLiving.com launches nationwide, localized content to help apartment residents share and discover Apartment Living through their online social community. - January 29, 2009 - ApartmentHomeLiving.com
Naples Florida Realtor Jim Murdoch Offers His Clients a Customized Search Experience on His Website
IDX Broker software uses its custom IDX solution to create a more efficient real estate search, saving both realtors and potential home buyers time. - January 29, 2009 - IDX, Inc.
United Infrared™ Announces the Launch of EnergyScanIR™
United Infrared™ announces the launch of it’s first service module, EnergyScanIR™. United Infrared, Inc. (UIR) provides a complete application-specific resource system for infrared thermography contractors. EnergyScanIR™ is a network of trained infrared thermographers with a simple goal… to help homeowners save energy. - January 29, 2009 - United Infrared, Inc.
Kelly Fink Named 2008 Marketing Director of the Year at Annual Awards Gala
Fink honored at The Nationals gala celebration held on Jan. 20 in Las Vegas. - January 29, 2009 - Bowen Family Homes
New Albany Real Estate Agent Committed to Helping Homeowners Avoid Foreclosure
Certified Distressed Property Expert, Tony Thomas, of New Albany Realty in New Albany insists that foreclosure is not the answer to the current home ownership crisis looming throughout Franklin County. Sensing the overwhelming need to lend assistance to homeowners in his New Albany real estate... - January 28, 2009 - New Albany Realty
Recessionrentals.com Offers Roommate Matching Service with Lifestyle and Personality
RecessionRentals.com, the newest website for searching and selecting roommates to suit your lifestyle and personality, is now online. - January 28, 2009 - Recession Rentals
All 3M Fasara Decorative Films Available
Energy Products Distribution (EPD) now carries the entire line of 3M Fasara Decorative Films. - January 28, 2009 - Energy Products Distribution
Self-Storage Confidence Index Announces First Quarter Results
MiniCo Publishing has announced the results of the Self-Storage Confidence Index (SSCI) survey for the first quarter of 2009. An initiative of MiniCo Publishing, The Parham Group, and Cushman & Wakefield, Inc., the index is designed to anticipate the effects of economic conditions and trends on... - January 28, 2009 - MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC
Graphic Products, Inc. Introduces White Paper on Photoluminescent Labels, Signs, and Path Markings
A new white paper called “Phtotoluminescent Labels, Signs, and Path Markings” is now available by request from Graphic Products, Inc. The white paper—written specifically for safety professionals—provides information on photoluminescent technology, discusses NFPA 101 and... - January 28, 2009 - Graphic Products, Inc.
Heritage Wake Forest Sales Team Named #1 the Nation for 2008
Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Builder Services Associates Receive Award at National Home Builders Convention in Las Vegas. - January 28, 2009 - Heritage Wake Forest/Ammons Development Group
C&C Launches C&C Capital Advisors
Cornish & Carey Commercial/ONCOR International today officially launched a new special assets services division within the C&C Capital group, called C&C Capital Advisors. Current economic and capital market conditions have created a unique financial environment in which this group is uniquely positioned to advise. - January 28, 2009 - Cornish & Carey Commercial Newmark Knight Frank
American Home Services, Inc. Earns Coveted Angie's List Super Service Award
American Home Services, Inc. has been awarded the prestigious 2008 Angie's List Super Service Award. - January 28, 2009 - American Home Services, Inc.
Kathy Henne with RE/MAX Finest Improves Her Website with the Help of Custom IDX Broker Software
The IDX solution provides and quick and easy way to search real estate online, saving both realtors and consumers time. - January 28, 2009 - IDX, Inc.
Architect Jeffrey R. Zokas, AIA, Named 2009 President of American Institute of Architects Detroit
Several Metro Detroit Companies Also Represented on AIA Detroit Board of Directors. - January 28, 2009 - American Institute of Architects Detroit
Capital Remodeling New Feature
The best New feature for homeowners to request when getting new replacement windows. Capital Remodeling Inc. has been the leader in replacement windows for decades and now their new revolutionary Ultrashield Shield glass package with Climaguard SPF technology is helping homeowners in ways never... - January 28, 2009 - Capital Remodeling Inc.