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Guaranteed Home Inspections Adds Rain for Testing Roofs in Southern California
With little or no rain, most new homes have not had their roofs tested for leaks. And older homes develop leaks that have not yet been visible. Now homeowners can add real water testing to their home inspections. More details at www.sshi.net. - October 24, 2008 - Guaranteed Home Inspections
Local Agent Earns REALTOR e-PRO® Certification
Joseph Coretti of Weichert Realtors Regional Properties based in Orange, CT and servicing the Milford, Stratford and West Haven markets as well, has completed the REALTOR e-PRO course to become one of a select few real estate professionals to earn the prestigious certification offered through the... - October 24, 2008 - Coretti Homes
CNBC Arabiya Sponsors Arabian Property Awards for the Third Consecutive Year
The Arabian Property Awards had established its position as the premier programme rewarding excellence in its field. CNBC Arabiya is delighted to be sponsoring and supporting the Property Awards for the third consecutive year. - October 24, 2008 - CNBC Arabiya
BJAC Hosts BJAC Gives BACK
Lou Jurkowski, chief executive officer of BJAC pa (www.bjac.com), one of the largest woman-owned architectural design firms in the Southeast, has announced that the firm will be hosting BJAC gives BACK on Wednesday, Oct. 22 at 208 and 216 Cooke St. BJAC will be volunteering with Habitat for... - October 24, 2008 - BJAC
German Developer Attracted to Ajman
Gulf Star Property Developer is a German-owned, internationally experienced Property Developer and Real Estate Company who specialize in delivering property solutions to meet the demand of the international property investor market. The Chairman, HRH Princess Fay von Ary outpoints that high rise... - October 24, 2008 - Gulf Star Property Developer LLC
Unique Business Center Service Tower for Ajman
“Center Point” Tower is set for Property Pre-Launching soon. - October 24, 2008 - Gulf Star Property Developer LLC
D.R. Horton Purchases Home Sites at The Villas at Heron Bay Golf & Country Club
Minerva Properties is pleased to announce D.R. Horton’s purchase of 43 single family home sites at The Villas neighborhood in Heron Bay Golf and Country Club, Henry County's premier master-planned community. D.R. Horton is a national leader in the residential homebuilding industry and this... - October 24, 2008 - Heron Bay Golf & Country Club
IDX Broker Software is Used to Customize the Property Search on Real Estate Agent Pam Neer’s Website
Custom IDX software saves both the realtors and consumers time with their online property search. - October 24, 2008 - IDX, Inc.
Jim Chapman Named Secretary of the Atlanta 50+ Housing Council's Board of Directors
The 50+ Housing Council, part of the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association, recently named Jim Chapman Secretary of the Executive Committee for 2009. Jim has served on the Board of Directors for two years and currently serves as Sponsorship Committee Chair. In January, Chapman will take over as... - October 24, 2008 - Jim Chapman Communities
New Leader in Oregon’s For-Sale-by-Owner Real Estate Marketplace
Less than one year after opening its virtual doors, BigBrick.com has become Oregon’s largest For-Sale-By-Owner Real Estate Website. - October 24, 2008 - BigBrick.com
ORHP Boosts Southern California Sales Force
Old Republic Home Protection, a leading home warranty provider, recently made a key addition to their Southern California Sales Force. Marlena Walker joined the Southern California Sales Team as an Account Executive, serving the counties of Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo. Her solid background... - October 24, 2008 - Old Republic Home Protection
ORHP Makes Key Placement in Northern California Sales Force
In order to better serve the Real Estate Industry in today’s changing market conditions, Old Republic Home Protection, a leading home warranty provider, has made a key addition to their Northern California Sales Force. Jennifer Serpa recently joined the Northern California Sales Team as an... - October 24, 2008 - Old Republic Home Protection
mRELEVANCE Launches Owen Glen Website
mRELEVANCE, LLC announces another new website: www.OwenGlen.com. Blairsville’s newest golf course community, Owen Glen, offers affordability to move-up buyers, second home buyers and retirees seeking a golf course community. The new Owen Glen site features information on the club, site plan... - October 24, 2008 - mRELEVANCE, LLC
Atlanta Company Perfects Effective, Green-Cleaning Option — Brings Eco-Friendly Power Cleaning to Marketplace
Atlanta-based green pressure washing company, Organic & Environmental Systems, Inc. offers commercial and industrial cleaning services using eco-friendly techniques. It the only company servicing the Southeast region that specializes in dry steam vapor cleaning, green power washing, graffiti and surface oil removal, and mobile waste water recycling services that reclaim and re-use 98% of water on-site. - October 23, 2008 - Organic & Environmental Systems, Inc.
Slattery and Associates Start Design of New “LEED” Library
Slattery & Associates today announced the kick off design of the new Acreage Library project for Palm Beach County. The building is proposed to be 30,000 square feet and is located in West Palm Beach, Florida. This is the 4th library project Slattery and Associates will design for Palm Beach... - October 23, 2008 - Slattery and Associates Architects and Planners
Disha Direct Launches Bay Vista and Palazzo at Alibaug
Guided with a vision to present promising destinations to property buyers, Disha Direct, a Mumbai based leading real estate marketing organisation has launched two luxurious projects; Bay Vista and Palazzo at Alibaug. Both the projects have been aesthetically designed to ensure maximum comfort and... - October 23, 2008 - Disha Direct
Major Event in Budapest to Assess the Impact of the Global Crisis on CEE
Central and Eastern Europe Real Estate Quality Awards the leading industry awards in the region - October 23, 2008 - Colliers International Southeast Europe
FreemanWhite Principal Named Engineering Impact 24 Leader
FreemanWhite (www.freemanwhite.com), an architectural, engineering, interior design and consulting services firm for healthcare organizations in the United States, has announced that Ned Jennings, principal at the firm, has been named a 2008 Impact 24 Architect/Engineer Leader by Business Leader... - October 23, 2008 - FreemanWhite
Royal Oaks Building Group Wins Gold at 2008 Parade of Homes
Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC (www.royaloaksbg.com) has received a Gold Award from the 2008 Parade of Homes competition, an annual event hosted by the Home Builders Association of Raleigh-Wake County. The company received highest honors in the competition’s Category 1 ($125,000 - $175,000)... - October 23, 2008 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Housing Authority of Newport to Unveil Latest Development
HAN Announces Open House Showing of New ‘Saragota’ Properties. - October 23, 2008 - Housing Authority of Newport Kentucky
Vincent L. Daubenspeck II with RE/MAX Honolulu Adds IDX Broker Software to Simplify the Online Property Search
The custom IDX solution saves both Daubenspeck and his client’s time. - October 23, 2008 - IDX, Inc.
New Water Conservation Device Prevents Emerging Crime
Water Theft on the Rise - October 23, 2008 - ConservCo Water Conservation Products, LLC
Studio A to Expand and "Green" Charleston City Paper Offices
Whitney Powers, AIA, principal of Studio A Architecture in Charleston, has been hired to expand, improve and “green up” the offices of the Charleston City Paper at 1049 Morrison Drive. As the organizer and sponsor for the Charleston Green Fair, held in Francis Marion Square on... - October 23, 2008 - Studio A Architecture, Inc.
World's First Comedy Gardening Show Premiers and is Immediately Featured on Youtube & Blip.TV
MI Productions in conjunction with the Independent Comedy Network has released the world's first comic take on the Gardening Show with their new series "We Grow Together." The show was immediately featured on Youtube's Comedy page and on the front page of Blip.tv. - October 22, 2008 - MI Productions
East Tennessee Luxury Properties Teams with RealtyBid.com to Launch Online Auction on October 28th
East Tennessee Luxury Properties will be auctioning two premier lots in the Enclave at Cove Mountain, Gatlinburg, TN beginning on October 28, 2008. - October 22, 2008 - East Tennessee Luxury Properties
Local Real Estate Agent Wins $100,000
New agent wins drawing at International Conference. - October 22, 2008 - EXIT Exceptional Properties
LightBulbMarket.com Releases Outdoor Light Bulb Guide
LightBulbMarket.com has released their Outdoor light bulb guide. The guide offers a detailed description of your outdoor lighting needs and what light bulbs you should use. As winter approaches and the days get shorter you will want to insure all your outdoor light bulbs are fresh and ready to go. - October 22, 2008 - Light Bulb Market
Rentalforeclosure.com Forms Nevada Partnership
Prudential Americana Group, Nevada's largest real estate company, is now the Nevada partner for rentalforeclosure.com. The free site allows renters to find out if the home they are renting is in foreclosure. - October 22, 2008 - Prudential Americana Group
President and CEO of Gibson International Enhances His Real Estate Website with Custom IDX Broker Software
A custom IDX solution helps to personalize Gibson’s site and saves both realtors and consumers time. - October 22, 2008 - IDX, Inc.
Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Chapel Hill Agents Support Tickled Pink Luncheon
Meredith Morgan, president of the HPW Foundation (www.hpw.com), Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston’s nonprofit organization that supports local charities, has announced that 25 agents from the Chapel Hill office will be partnering with volunteers from UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer... - October 22, 2008 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston
Sol Property Group and Sonidos Del Mar (Costa Rica) Beachfront Development Ink Marketing Partnership
Sonidos del Mar (“Sounds of the Sea”) beachfront development located in Guanacaste, Costa Rica, formed an exclusive marketing partnership this afternoon with Sol Property Group to develop marketing strategies and client support that will streamline the purchasing process for its clients. - October 22, 2008 - Sol Property Group
Optima Systems Announced as Construction Marketing Awards Finalist
Glass partitions specialist, Optima Systems has been nominated for a coveted Construction Marketing award. - October 21, 2008 - Optima
Make Your Bid for a Bargain Property at the Stones Auction House in Oxford
Negative market sentiment has made it very difficult for homeowners to sell on the open market and they are turning to selling at auction to secure a sale. With such a large selection of properties being sold this way this is the perfect time for buyers to pick up a bargain at auction. Stones Auctions of Oxford hold auctions locally in Oxford every 2 months and are one of the first auction houses to offer online bidding making it easy for people to view, bid and buy properties at auction. - October 21, 2008 - Stones Auctions Ltd
IBA Consultants Secures Contracts for Two Prominent South Florida Projects: New Camillus House Center and 111 Broward Boulevard Tower
Mark Baker, president of IBA Consultants, one of the premier building envelope engineering firms in the country, announces the firm has been chosen to provide its services for two South Florida projects: the new Camillus House Center in Miami and 111 Broward Boulevard Tower in Ft. - October 20, 2008 - IBA Consultants
Affinity Properties’ Joe Cline Supports Habitat Young Professionals
Joe Cline, owner of Affinity Properties, contributes monthly to Habitat Young Professionals, helping to pay for the group’s housing initiatives. As the owner of Affinity Properties and an active realtor throughout the city and surrounding areas, Joe Cline is aware of the difficulties many... - October 20, 2008 - Affinity Properties
Designforum Selected to Update and Modernize Master Plan for 2,800 Acre Brandermill Community
This is the first update to one of the country's first major mixed used planned communites since 1974. In 1977 Brandermill was named The Best Planned Community in the U.S. by National Association of Home Builders and Better Homes & Garden Magazine. - October 19, 2008 - designforum
Enska.com Offers Free Listings for Property, Construction, Homes & Gardens
Enska.com has just re-designed its home page to make it easier to list Products, Properties, Jobs and Services. Its all free, so in these turbulent times its good to have a place to network and promote your business. Its all about property and things related to property, and it's new so check it... - October 19, 2008 - Enska.com Limited
Portakabin Provides Modular Building Solution for Derby Council
Derby City Council has completed part of phase two of the Government’s Sure Start Children’s Centre initiative with the creation of three new Children’s Centres with the assistance of Portakabin, the UK’s leading modular building supplier. - October 19, 2008 - Portakabin
Realtor Oscar Velez Implements a Custom IDX Solution on His Real Estate Website
IDX Broker speeds up the real estate search, saving both realtors and consumers time searching for their ideal property online. - October 19, 2008 - IDX, Inc.
Got Cha Organic Bug Spray
Earth Green Earth Blue Waters Co. is introducing Got Cha Organic Bug Spray designed to kill disease carrying insects and eliminate bacteria from surfaces. It is a biodegradable, non toxic, non flammable insect killer. - October 18, 2008 - Earth Green Earth Blue Waters
Heisman Winner Mike Rozier to Participate in TCNJ Homecoming and North Allegheny High School Dedication
Mike Rozier, 1983 Heisman Winner and member of College Football Hall of Fame, to join TCNJ in pre-game coin toss, North Allegheny field dedication - October 18, 2008 - TigerTurf Americas
mRELEVANCE Launches Nashville Real Estate Blog
mRELEVANCE, LLC, is pleased to announce the launch of www.NashvilleRealEstateForum.com, a real estate trends blog created to promote new home communities and builders in Nashville and the surrounding metro areas. - October 18, 2008 - mRELEVANCE, LLC
Online Real Estate Flyers Just Got Smarter
ClassifiedFlyerAds releases customizable SmartTemplates for property listings, allowing Realtors® to upload a custom header or choose from one of the 18 pre-designed template styles. - October 18, 2008 - ClassifiedFlyerAds.com
NKES Vice President Becomes Only Electrical Contractor in the State of Kentucky Certified in Green Building Practices
Northern Kentucky Electric Service VP Steve Dorgan Named Green Advantage Certified Practitioner. - October 18, 2008 - Northern Kentucky Electric Service
Isabelle Andrews with Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate Implements a Custom IDX Search on Her Website
IDX Broker uses its custom IDX solution to simplify the real estate search for consumers and helps real estate agents and Brokers run their business more efficiently. - October 18, 2008 - IDX, Inc.
Blue Realty GMAC Website Generates Big Hits with Consumers
A recent National Association of Realtors’ study showed that almost 90% of all potential homebuyers begin their search for a home online. Blue Realty GMAC Real Estate Services associates have a system to handle this increasingly important source of buyer inquiries. Recently upgraded, the Blue... - October 18, 2008 - Blue Realty
GBBR Members Take Home Top Honors at Statewide REALTOR® Awards Grove is Maryland REALTOR® of the Year, Marsiglia Awarded Lifetime Achievement Honors
The Greater Baltimore Board of REALTORS® (GBBR) is congratulating several of its members who received top honors at the recent Maryland Association of REALTORS® (MAR) awards ceremony: Katie E. Grove was honored as Maryland’s REALTOR® of the Year. A sales associate with Coldwell... - October 18, 2008 - Greater Baltimore Board of REALTORS
REALTOR® Linda Craft Selected for Elite Star Power® Club
Linda Craft and Team REALTORS® announced today that Linda Craft has been selected to share her real estate selling expertise with the Star Power® Club, an organization of accomplished real estate agents, brokers and teams chosen to foster success among members. Craft traveled to Colorado... - October 18, 2008 - Linda Craft and Team, REALTORS
Scottish Rental Market Expands Through Economic Downturn
Scotland’s residential lettings market is experiencing high activity as people turn their back on house buying in favour of renting, according to latest research by Scotland’s leading online letting portal Citylets. - October 18, 2008 - Citylets
New 20mm, 25mm Special Edition Electricians Bush Spanner
Easy Life Tools would like to introduce a new product to add to its already extensive range of electrician and plumbing tools. - October 18, 2008 - Easy Life Tools