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Old Republic Home Protection Plans Ease Anxiety for Buyers of Foreclosed Homes
Just as the real estate market nationwide is being flooded with more and more foreclosures, purchasers are increasingly concerned with the potential drawbacks of purchasing a foreclosed home, despite the often extremely discounted sale price. A home in foreclosure is generally sold in... - December 24, 2008 - Old Republic Home Protection
Dora Carr Earns Real Estate Webographer™ Certification
Dora Carr has successfully completed the Real Estate Webographer™ certification to join an elite group of real estate professionals who have earned the prestigious certification offered through the National Institute of Webographers, LLC (www.webographers.com). Dora Carr has successfully... - December 24, 2008 - National Institute of Webographers
Hilton Promoted to Senior Vice President
Kevin J. Hilton has been promoted to the position of senior vice president, representing The Association of Union Constructors and the National Maintenance Agreements Policy Committee, effective Nov. 1. - December 24, 2008 - The Association of Union Constructors
Creasap Named Director of Safety and Health
The Association of Union Constructors welcomed Wayne Creasap as its new director of safety and health effective Dec. 8. "We're pleased to introduce Wayne Creasap, a well-established member of the construction community, as our new director of safety and health, TAUC Chief Executive Officer... - December 24, 2008 - The Association of Union Constructors
Kuper Sotheby’s International Realty Uses IDX Broker’s Custom IDX Solution to Provide Exceptional Service
IDX Broker uses its custom IDX solution to speed up the real estate search, saving both realtors and consumers time. - December 24, 2008 - IDX, Inc.
York Maine Real Estate Agency Launches New Website
Anne Erwin Sotheby’s International Realty’s new website offers a refined property search, larger photos, improved content. - December 24, 2008 - Anne Erwin Sotheby's International Realty
AIA Detroit Selects Roberts as Its Young Architect of the Year
Wyandotte Architect Recognized for Exceptional Contributions to the Profession. - December 24, 2008 - American Institute of Architects Detroit
Beracah Builders Complete Green Advantage Certification
Staff and preferred builders of Beracah Homes recently completed Green Advantage certification. Green Advantage certification is a top certification agency for green building practices. - December 24, 2008 - Beracah Homes
WideVision LLC Announces Release of ‘AccessGPS’ a Free GPS Tracking System for Nextel Phones
AccessGPS - the perfect solution for asset tracking without incurring any additional costs beyond data plan from Nextel. - December 23, 2008 - WideVision
Pawfriendly Landscapes Donates to the Tessa Paprocki Hope Fund by Contributing to Their Silent Auction on Friday, December 19, 2008
Pawfriendly Landscapes donated to the Tessa Paprocki Hope Fund by contributing a landscape design, landscape consult and an autographed book of "Pawfriendly Landscapes - How to Share the Turf When Your Backyard Belongs to Barney," to their silent auction on Friday, December 19, 2008 at Dakota Ridge High School in Littleton, Colorado. Ms. Paprocki is a twenty-eight year old Littleton resident who was diagnosed with breast cancer after delivering her first baby boy, Landon. - December 23, 2008 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.
Capturing Childhood Memories
Firefly Magic®, designer and manufacturer of the World's most accurate recreation of Mother Nature’s amazing flashing, flickering and fading Fireflies has released its retail version of the amazing electronic fireflies. The new units have 7 or 14 'Fireflies' and are a 2-in-1 product operating from either solar energy or from standrad AA batteries for more flexibility. - December 22, 2008 - Sigma Two Group LLC
Blake Products Offers Free Shipping on Zipwall 4 Pack Plus and Zipwall Dust Barrier Products
The Zipwall 4 pack plus and other Zipwall dust barrier products are now being distributed by Blake Products with a special free shipping offer. - December 22, 2008 - Surface Protection International
The Fireplace Goes Green
Portland Area Business Introduces High Efficiency, Green Masonry Fireplaces as an Alternative Energy Source - December 22, 2008 - Mastercraft Masonry
Tim Carter to Join Firefly Magic Firefly Lights Team in 2009
Firefly Magic® Firefly Lights welcomes Tim Carter, inventor and patent holder of Disney like artificial fireflies. Tim Carter, noted in the special effects arena for his unique and patented design of simulated moving fireflies, has joined the Firefly Magic® Firefly Lights team... - December 22, 2008 - Sigma Two Group LLC
"Energy and Storm Resistant Home Builder Thrives in North Port Florida"
American Homes, LLC at www.amrhomes.com, offers semi-custom homes from $159,000 to over $2,000,000 that are energy saving and storm resistant for savings and peace of mind. A privately owned and operated builder with over 60 years of combines experience. - December 21, 2008 - American Homes, LLC
Bluechip Realty Creates a Welcoming Website with IDX Broker Search Tools
IDX Broker uses its custom IDX solution to speed up the real estate search, saving both realtors and consumers time. - December 21, 2008 - IDX, Inc.
Sheoris Earns Gold Medal from AIA Detroit
The American Institute of Architects Detroit bestowed its highest honor, the Gold Medal, on John V. Sheoris, FAIA of Grosse Pointe Park during its annual Celebration of Excellence at the Detroit Institute of Arts. President Mark Nickita, AIA of Birmingham made the presentation. Sheoris has had two... - December 21, 2008 - American Institute of Architects Detroit
Historic New York City Warehouse Protected Forever by Preservation Easement
Last week, the 95-year old Austin, Nichols & Co. Warehouse designed by Cass Gilbert was formally protected by the donation of a preservation easement to the Trust for Architectural Easements. - December 20, 2008 - Trust for Architectural Easements
David Lee Morton, Realtor in Charlotte, NC Receives Nationally Accredited Certified Apartment Property Supervisor Designation (CAPS ®)
Charlotte, NC Realtor and Certified Apartment Property Supervisor David Lee Morton of DL Morton Realty, Inc., also #1 Producers with DL Morton Realty, Inc. in Charlotte North Carolina has been awarded the Certified Apartment Property Supervisor (CAPS ®) Designation from the National Apartment Association Education Institute. - December 20, 2008 - David Morton Real Estate
The New Duo-Fast DF350S Can Help Increase Profits by Increasing Productivity
The new Duo-Fast 20° paper tape framing nails and the new DF350S are making revolutionary changes to the framing market. These changes are making the previous "way of framing" ancient history. - December 20, 2008 - Nail Gun Depot
Archer Honored by Architects
The American Institute of Architects Detroit Chapter is proud to announce that former mayor Dennis Archer, JD accepted the Charles Blessing Award at the Chapter’s Celebration of Architecture at the Detroit Institute of Arts. Dennis W. Archer put himself through college, graduating from... - December 20, 2008 - American Institute of Architects Detroit
Maureen Byrne Brings the Country Club Lifestyle to Consumers with the IDX Broker Search Tool
IDX Broker uses its custom IDX solution to speed up the real estate search, saving both realtors and consumers time. - December 20, 2008 - IDX, Inc.
Marrison Properties Launches Marbella Real Estate Website
Marrison Marbella Property Launches Marbella Real Estate Website - December 19, 2008 - Marrison Marbella Property
IDX Broker Displays Vero Beach Properties on The Fig Team’s Website
IDX Broker uses its custom IDX solution to speed up the real estate search, saving both realtors and consumers time. - December 19, 2008 - IDX, Inc.
Foreclosure Assistance Offered
Blue Realty GMAC, Asset Manager for the State of New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency and Affordable Housing Manager for the State of New Jersey, is offering foreclosure assistance to NJ residents who are finding themselves challenged by the current economic environment impacting 1 out of... - December 19, 2008 - Blue Realty
Beacon Realty Capital Announces $6.3 Million Financing Transaction for Suburban Chicago Retail Center
Beacon Realty Capital, a commercial real estate financial services firm, announced a $6.3 million refinancing for an Illinois borrower on Oak Creek Plaza, a 200,000 square-foot retail center located in Mundelein, Ill. The five-year fixed rate term loan closed in October 2008 and was funded through... - December 19, 2008 - Beacon Realty Capital, Inc.
New Hampshire Manufacturer Receives Top National Award in Two of Three Categories for Modular Home Design Excellence
Epoch Homes, a leading Green Custom Modular Manufacturer was awarded first place in the 2009 Excellence in Home Design for homes between 2,301 sq. ft. and 4,000 sq. ft., and for homes over 4,001 sq. ft by the NAHB’s Building Systems Council. - December 19, 2008 - Epoch Homes
Jim Eichel of Accent Construction Named Impact Leader
Accent Construction, a Triangle-based full service commercial general contractor, has announced that CEO Jim Eichel has been named a Real Estate Impact Leader by Business Leader magazine. Business Leader showcases businesses and individuals who are recognized as leaders in their industry. Eichel... - December 19, 2008 - Accent Construction
BJAC Names New Designer and Graphic Presentation Specialist
Lou Jurkowski, chief executive officer of BJAC pa (www.bjac.com), one of the largest woman-owned design firms in the Southeast, has announced that Jimmy Beech has joined the firm as a designer and graphic presentation specialist. In this position, Beech will produce 3-D architectural renderings,... - December 19, 2008 - BJAC
Royal Oaks Building Group President Named Builder of the Year
Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC (www.royaloaksbg.com), has announced that its president, Rich Van Tassel, received the Builder of the Year honor from the Home Builders Association of Raleigh-Wake County (HBA). The award was presented at the HBA’s annual Holiday Celebration and Officer... - December 19, 2008 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Qube Global Software Responds to UK VAT Changes
Reduction of UK VAT to 15%. - December 19, 2008 - Qube Global Software
Auctioneers by Carla Bonten, Inc. Schedules February Auction
Carla Bonten continues to accept real estate inventory and more for the upcoming auction as she builds her inventory. - December 18, 2008 - Carla Bonten Realty
SEPI Engineering Group Vice President of Site/Civil Division Earns LEED Accreditation
Sepi Asefnia, president of SEPI Engineering Group (www.sepiengineering.com), a firm which provides civil engineering and planning services to private and public sector clients across the southeast, has announced that Bill Piver, vice president of the firm’s site/civil division, has earned the... - December 18, 2008 - SEPI Engineering Group
Kyle Corkum Named Real Estate Impact 24 Leader
Landquest Development (www.landquestdevelopment.com), a residential development firm specializing in the acquisition, design, permitting and construction of East Coast Communities, has announced that Kyle Corkum, president, has been named one of the Real Estate Impact 24 leaders by Business Leader... - December 18, 2008 - Landquest Development
Highland Homes Builds in Bridgewater, a Master-Planned Community in Lakeland
At a time when many builders are reporting record losses, Highland Homes is doing the unbelievable- building in another new community. While other companies are packing it in, Highland Homes is comfortably un-packing in the expansive new golf community of BridgeWater. BridgeWater is situated on... - December 18, 2008 - Highland Homes
Pro-Staff Termite and Pest Control, Inc. Receives 2008 Best of Orlando Award
Pro-Staff Termite And Pest Control, Inc. has been selected for the 2008 Best of Orlando Award in the Pest Control category by the U.S. Local Business Association (USLBA). - December 18, 2008 - Pro-Staff Termite and Pest Control
Lasso Set for Rapid Growth with Selection of Akamai Application Performance Solution
Lasso Data Systems Inc., a leading developer of on-demand Client Relationship Management (CRM) solutions for the real estate industry, has selected Akamai® Technologies, Inc., the leader in powering rich media, dynamic transactions and enterprise applications online, to optimize the global... - December 17, 2008 - Lasso Data Systems
New American Society for Healthcare Engineering (ASHE) Monograph on MRI Suite Safety Calls for the Use of Ferromagnetic Detectors and Features Products from Mednovus
The American Society of Healthcare Engineering (ASHE) just released its fifth management monograph for 2008. This title 'Designing and Engineering MRI Safety', authored by architect and president of Mednovus, Tobias Gilk, identifies the major physical and operational hazards that effective MRI suite planning can mitigate. From cryogen releases to the all-too-frequent magnetic projectile accidents, the monograph identifies unique MRI risks and provides strategies to promote safety in design. - December 17, 2008 - Mednovus, Inc.
Cornish & Carey Recognized as Top Brokerage Firm
Cornish & Carey Commercial was recognized by the California Real Estate Journal as the second leading commercial brokerage company in the state of California. C&C is the only firm ranked in the top 10 with offices located in one geographic region of the state, which underscores the depth of the company’s presence. The Silicon Valley Business Journal recognized C&C as the top “Commercial Brokerage Firm of the Year” and awarded C&C President Erik Doyle “Commercial Broker of the Year.” - December 17, 2008 - Cornish & Carey Commercial Newmark Knight Frank
Mike Escobar Makes Realty Decisions Easier with the Custom IDX Tool, IDX Broker
IDX Broker uses its custom IDX solution to speed up the real estate search, saving both realtors and consumers time. - December 17, 2008 - IDX, Inc.
Blake Products Reveals Its New Reusable Bath Tub Protector for Builders and Remodelers
A new patented builder product designed to protect tubs from damage during the construction process is hitting the market. Manufactured specifically for reducing damage from scratches and chips this product will protect bathtubs during all phases of construction. - December 17, 2008 - Surface Protection International
Blake Products Reveals Its New Corrugated Cardboard Sheets Designed for Floor Protection
A new innovative floor protection product designed to wick moisture away from the floor and protect the floor during the building process is hitting the market. Manufactured specifically for reducing damage from dents and scratches, this product will protect floors during all phases of construction. - December 17, 2008 - Surface Protection International
IndustrialSAVER Connects Buyers and Sellers of Heavy Construction Equipment Worldwide
New online auction and global marketplace launched by IndustrialSAVER.com is designed to promote new and used heavy equipment and machinery as well as general construction equipment, tools and accessories. - December 17, 2008 - IndustrialLeaders.com
Jim Chapman Communities Acquires Two West Cobb Communities
Jim Chapman Communities, one of Atlanta's leading active adult developers, is pleased to announce its newest endeavors into the West Cobb new home market with The Haven at Lost Mountain, an active adult development, and Concord Mill, the company's first non-age-restricted single family development. - December 17, 2008 - Jim Chapman Communities
Austin Firm Teams Up with Graffiti Artists to Convert Old Filing Cabinets Into Gleaming New Sidewalk Planters
Finds a noble new role for neglected office equipment - December 17, 2008 - MINIMIS
Terra Firma LA Reports Mega Mansion Home Sales Collapse in Los Angeles
While much of the U.S. struggled in 2008, sales of homes in Los Angeles over $10 million did well through July. Since then, however, sales have fallen off a cliff, according to the latest report from Terra Firma LA. - December 16, 2008 - Christopher Hain
James Cotoia Realtor from EXIT Realty Professional Helps Homeowners Through the Short Sale Process
James Cotoia has been a full time full service Realtor since 1991. James has an Associates Degree in Real Estate and is a Graduate of the Realtor Institute. James is a member of the Northern RI Chamber of Commerce and part of the Executive of Success Club. He is a member of the National Association of Realtors. With declining home prices many financially stricken homeowners will be forced sell their homes short as one of several options other than foreclosure. - December 16, 2008 - EXIT Realty Professional
New Website Gives Hope to Ailing Real Estate Agents
New real estate marketing strategy give agents the means with which to acquire as many listings and qualified buyers as they can handle. - December 16, 2008 - AdvantageML
The Basement Doctor Helps the Mid-Ohio Foodbank
'The Basement Doctor' J&D Basement Systems is working with the Mid-Ohio Foodbank by utilizing their Home Improvement Center in Reynoldsburg Ohio as a collection point for non-perishable food donations. - December 15, 2008 - The Basement Doctor
Todd Jackson Named President of NARI San Diego for Second Consecutive Year
Jackson Design & Remodeling (JDR), winner of the 2007 BBB Torch Award for Business Ethics, today announced that CEO Todd Jackson has been elected President of the San Diego Chapter of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) for a second consecutive year. Serving the San... - December 15, 2008 - Jackson Design and Remodeling