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Nevada's Largest Real Estate Company Partners with Nationally-Recognized Bank
Prudential Americana Group and Shelter Mortgages will provide residential mortgages in Las Vegas. - October 01, 2008 - Prudential Americana Group
12 Real Estate Experts Collaborate to Publish Free Book for Struggling Investors
Twelve of the U.S.’s leading authorities on real estate have turned down their usual fees in order to collectively create and publish a book for investors struggling in the current market. The book, titled “This Market Stinks: 12 Experts’ Strategies for Surviving and Thriving in a Slow Real Estate Market,” will be available to the public for free at www.StinkyMarketBook.com. - October 01, 2008 - StinkyMarketBook.com
Running the Numbers – Real Estate Investors Learn to Make Sense of the Metrics
Real estate investing expert and author Frank Gallinelli teaches essential formulas, concepts and methods in his latest book, "Mastering Real Estate Investment – Examples, Metrics and Case Studies." - October 01, 2008 - RealData, Inc.
Mexico’s Huge Investment in Costa Rica is Good News for Costa Rica Real Estate Market
With part of Mexico’s US$400 million investment in Costa Rica designated for construction, development companies, such as the Costa Rican Development Corporation, are likely to see increased interest in their real estate listings. - October 01, 2008 - Cerro Fresco
CRDC Notes Spike in Web Visitors to Cerro Fresco Site
The growing popularity of Cerro Fresco, the Costa Rican Development Corporation’s latest lavish community, is being reflected in the sharp increase of Web site visitors. - October 01, 2008 - Cerro Fresco
mRELEVANCE Partners Carol Flammer and Mitch Levinson Selected to Speak at 2009 International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas
mRELEVANCE Managing Partners Carol Flammer, MIRM and Mitch Levinson, MIRM were selected by the National Association of Home Builders to speak on social media and Internet marketing at the 2009 International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas. Flammer will discuss the effectiveness of social media... - October 01, 2008 - mRELEVANCE, LLC
$1.825 Million Fine Highlights Potential Penalties for Pool and Spa Safety Act Noncompliance
When the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act’s new safety standards take effect December 19, public pool and spa owners and operators will face a potential fine of $1.825 million for noncompliance. The Pool and Spa Safety Act requires that all public pools and spas install... - October 01, 2008 - AquaStar Pool Products, Inc.
New Costa Rica Real Estate Web Site Provides Market News
Furnishing buyers and investors with the latest news and information about the active Costa Rica real estate market, the recently developed newswire Web site, CoztaRica.com, fills a growing communication need. - October 01, 2008 - Cerro Fresco
JVB Architect, LLC Provided Green Design
JVB Architect, LLC completed multiple green designed projects compliant to USGBC LEED Guidelines. - September 30, 2008 - JVB ARCHITECT, LLC
Heron Bay Announces the Grand Opening of C Changes Hair Studio
Minerva Properties is pleased to announce the grand opening of C Changes Hair Studio at the Town Center at Heron Bay. - September 28, 2008 - Heron Bay Golf & Country Club
Colliers International Serbia Exclusive Agent for TQ City
Major mixed-use project in Indjija outside Belgrade. - September 28, 2008 - Colliers International Southeast Europe
Colliers Day Features World Renowned Urban Designer David Sim
Sim argues for “reconquering” urban space taken over by traffic. - September 28, 2008 - Colliers International Southeast Europe
Betsy Simmons Recognized as Platinum Agent of the Month by Quality Service Certification, Inc.
Joey Robbins, managing broker for the Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Cary Parkway office (www.hpw.com), has announced that real estate professional Betsy Simmons has been recognized nationally as the Quality Service Certified Platinum Agent of the Month by Quality Service Certified, Inc. - September 28, 2008 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston
FreemanWhite Named Largest Architectural Firm in North Carolina
Ned Jennings, principal at FreemanWhite (www.freemanwhite.com), has announced that the firm has been recognized as the largest architectural firm on the Triangle Business Journal’s Largest North Carolina Architects list. Rankings for this list were based on the number of registered architects... - September 28, 2008 - FreemanWhite
Brookhaven at Johns Creek Holds Grand Opening Weekend Festivities
Jim Chapman Communities announces the Grand Opening of its newest active adult community, Brookhaven at Johns Creek. Combining a perfect location with one level ranch homes designed just for the active adult, Brookhaven at Johns Creek brings active adult living to one of metro Atlanta’s... - September 28, 2008 - Jim Chapman Communities
Hardin Construction Company Joins Chamber Board of Advisors
Tom Booth, vice president and general manager of Hardin Construction Company, LLC (www.hardinconstruction.com), has announced that the company has joined the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce Board of Advisors. - September 28, 2008 - Hardin Construction Company
Realtor Ingird Owens Provides Her Clients a Personalized Online Property Search Function
Customization is what makes searching for real estate online easier for both Realtors and consumers. - September 28, 2008 - IDX, Inc.
Asa Names Harrison Publishing House Exclusive Content Provider
The American Supply Association announces that it has selected and exclusively endorses Harrison Publishing House (HPH) as the content provider for its membership. The American Supply Association is the leading national trade organization representing wholesale distributors and manufacturers in... - September 27, 2008 - Harrison Publishing House, Inc.
Los Angeles Commercial Mortgage Firm Watermark Financial's Elizabeth Braman Secures CCIM Designation
Braman Joins Group of Only 9,500 of 125,000 Commercial Real Estate Professionals That Hold Designation. - September 27, 2008 - Watermark Financial Group
Pattison Sign Group Selected as New Sign Vendor for HD Supply
Pattison Sign Group (PSG) is pleased to have been selected by HD Supply as their new national sign vendor. - September 27, 2008 - Pattison Sign Group
Shana Larson with PrimeSource Real Estate Provides Her Clients with Custom IDX Search Tools on Her Website
IDX Broker saves both Larson and her clients’ time by increasing efficiency of the property search process and increasing online visibility of Larson’s listings. - September 27, 2008 - IDX, Inc.
Parkstone Extends Services to Help Houston Homeowners Rebuild
Premier custom luxury estate homebuilder takes on extensive storm damages and build on your land projects as the city recovers from Hurricane Ike. - September 27, 2008 - Parkstone Estate Homes
Preservation Homes Wins Two STARs Awards
Debbie Houston, president of Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Builder Services (www.hpwnewhomes.com), has announced that Preservation Homes won two awards at the N.C. Homebuilders Association’s annual STARs awards banquet held on Wednesday, Sept. 10 at the Westin Hotel in Charlotte. - September 27, 2008 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston
Landquest Names New Manager of Land Acquisitions
Kyle Corkum, president of Landquest Development (www.landquestdevelopment.com), a residential development firm specializing in the acquisition, design, permitting and construction of communities on the east coast, has announced that Dan Leff has joined the firm as manager of land acquisitions. In... - September 27, 2008 - Landquest Development
Landmark Financial Corporation Boasts Equipment Financing Still Strong
Although traditional banks are shying away from industrial equipment financing, Landmark Financial Corporation is still able to provide equipment financing for new small and large companies. Because Landmark is not a bank, they are not limited by traditional lending practices. - September 26, 2008 - Landmark Financial Corporation
Lauren Manufacturing Introduces New iDea™ Seal for Window and Door Manufacturers
Lauren Manufacturing’s new iDea™ Seal showcases technology that offers outstanding "Innovative Design Engineered Applications." The iDea™ Seal’s co-polymer design will benefit window and door manufacturers through reduced labor and manufacturing costs while... - September 26, 2008 - Lauren Manufacturing
Major Government Investments Bring Coastal Communities Huge Benefits
Coastal Communities Costa Rica Real Estate expects an increase in interest and investments in their new developments, after the government announced new projects that will bring a higher quality of life to the areas where the company develops. - September 26, 2008 - Coastal Communities
Elizabeth Bublitz, Creator and Author of Pawfriendly Landscapes Attended a Fundraiser and Book Signing for Misha May Foundation at Red & Jerry's on September 18, 2008
Elizabeth Bublitz, creator and author of Pawfriendly Landscapes attended a fundraiser and book signing for Misha May Foundation at Red & Jerry's on September 18, 2008. Bublitz donated a pet friendly landscape design worth $1500. She also signed her newly released book, "Pawfriendly Landscapes - How to Share the Turf When the Backyard Belongs to Barney." - September 26, 2008 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.
West Campus Living Honored as the UTMost Apartment Locator by the Daily Texan in Ut Austin Area
Charity based real estate company has been awarded the #1 Apartment Locator. - September 26, 2008 - West Campus Living
Encouraging Signs in the Hungarian Commercial Real Estate Market
There are encouraging signs in the Hungarian commercial real estate market, and the worst may already be over. That’s according to Colliers International Hungary, who have today released their latest market report. The research covers the first half of this year for the Hungarian office,... - September 26, 2008 - Colliers International Southeast Europe
Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston to Represent Stephen’s Glen
Eb Moore, CEO of Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston (www.hpw.com), has announced that the firm will handle the sales and marketing for Stephen’s Glen, a custom home community in Youngsville, N.C. David Cully, managing partner for Evergreen Partners LLC, selected Susan Abshire, a broker... - September 26, 2008 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston
The Peninsula at Amberly Featuring Homes by Royal Oaks to Host NBC 17 Shredding Event Location
Rich Van Tassel, president of Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC (www.royaloaksbg.com), has announced that the company will host one of the two locations for the NBC 17 Shredding Event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 27. The event is free to the public and will take place at The Peninsula at... - September 26, 2008 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Fitzs Acoustics Midwest Inc. Enters Into a Contractual Agreement with Indianapolis SEO for an Innovative Website and a Regional SEO Program
Fitz’s Acoustics Midwest, Inc. a family owned business specializing in all types of custom suspended acoustical ceilings, has contracted with Indianapolis SEO to design an innovative website and perform a regional search engine optimization program to further grow the company's base in Central Indiana. - September 26, 2008 - Indianapolis SEO
Schuelke Plumbing - Los Angeles Plumbers Often Mistaken for Movie Stars?
Schuelke Plumbing gives their clients star treatment. Jim and David Schuelke own and operate their Sherman Oaks, California based company. They are announcing their state of the art video camera sewer line inspection, which provides a fiber optic video recording of what is causing your sewer line problems. - September 26, 2008 - Schuelke Plumbing
IDX Broker Simplifies the Online Real Estate Search for Clients of Finn Real Estate Enterprises
This custom IDX solution and all of its included features aim to simplify the real estate search process for both the agent and consumer. - September 26, 2008 - IDX, Inc.
Thompson Carr Announces the Auction of Prime Real Estate
Braden's Furniture building, land and additional building and tract will be sold at auction at 2:00 on Friday, October 3rd, 2008. - September 26, 2008 - Thompson Carr Auctions
DJH Construction, Inc. Project Selected to be Showcased in 9th Annual Solar Homes Tour in San Diego
DJH Construction, Inc., an Orange County based solar installation construction company, announced their project has been selected to take part in the 9th Annual Solar Homes Tour in San Diego. Over 40 homes throughout San Diego County is anticipated to participate in this year’s home tour. - September 26, 2008 - DJH Construction, Inc.
Elizabeth Bublitz, Author of Pawfriendly Landscapes, at Mile High Church's Pet Fair on September 20, 2008 for Book Signing
Elizabeth Bublitz, author and owner of Pawfriendly Landscapes, attended a book signing at Mile High Church's Pet Fair and Blessing on Saturday, September 20, 2008 from 9am - 3pm at Alameda Avenue and Garrison Street in Lakewood, Colorado. Her company, Pawfriendly Landscapes, creates pet friendly... - September 26, 2008 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.
Pawfriendly Landscapes Was a Vendor at Wag' N Trail on September 20, 2008 for the Denver Dumb Friends League in Castle Rock, Colorado
Pawfriendly Landscapes was a vendor at Wag' N Trail on September 20, 2008 for the Denver Dumb Friends League Buddy Center in Castle Rock, Colorado. It was at Glendale Farm Open Space which is on the east side of I-25 at the Surrey Ridge exist 190. The event ran from 7:30am until 12:30pm. Elizabeth... - September 26, 2008 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.
Elizabeth Bublitz, Author of Pawfriendly Landscapes, to be a Vendor at Colorado Pug Rescue on September 28, 2008 at City Park in Denver
Elizabeth Bublitz, author and creator of Pawfriendly Landscapes, to be a vendor at Colorado Pug Rescue (CPR) on September 28, 2008 at City Park in Denver. The event is free to the public from 11am - 4pm. It is at the SW corner of the park, next to Thatcher Fountain. Pawfriendly Landscapes has... - September 26, 2008 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.
Elizabeth Bublitz, Owner and Author of Pawfriendly Landscapes, Will be on the Career Panel for Goodwill Youth Services on Friday, September 26, 2008
Elizabeth Bublitz, owner and author of Pawfriendly Landscapes, will be on the Career Panel for Goodwill Youth Services on Friday, September 26, 2008 at George Washington High School at 655 South Monaco Parkway, Denver, CO 80224. Bublitz, the creator of a national pet friendly landscape company,... - September 26, 2008 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.
Groves Park Commons, a Traditional Neighborhood Development, Receives the Outstanding Planning Award for a Green Development
The Outstanding Planning Award for a Green Development is the first green award presented by TAPA. The judging panel selected Barge Waggoner Sumner & Cannon as the recipient because, “The Groves Park Commons plan is a leader in green initiatives in Traditional Neighborhood Developments.” - September 25, 2008 - Groves Park Commons
Free Seattle Foreclosure Listings by Propertyshark.com; Real Estate Data Provider Provides Free Listings of Trustee Sales in Seattle
PropertyShark.com, the premier real estate data website, announces the general availability of free foreclosure listings for Seattle (King County) available at http://propertyshark.com/mason/seattle/Trustee's_Sales/Seattle - September 25, 2008 - PropertyShark.com
Looking for Commercial Property? - Take the Commercial Route
Commercial property search is set to be revolutionised with the new commercial property search website, Commercial Route. - September 25, 2008 - Commercial Route Ltd
Beacon Realty Capital Closes $1.3 Million FHA 202 Transaction
Beacon Realty Capital, a commercial real estate financial services firm, arranged $1.34 million in permanent FHA 202 fixed-rate debt for an affordable apartment building located in Peoria, Illinois. Beacon arranged the high leveraged, non-recourse loan which includes a 35-year term and amortization. - September 25, 2008 - Beacon Realty Capital, Inc.
Lorraine Shirley Joins Hill & Co. Real Estate
Lorraine Shirley, a San Francisco native with more than 20 years of experience in residential real estate, recently joined Hill & Co. Real Estate. Prior to joining Hill & Co., Lorraine managed a national real estate office where she reviewed contracts, and supervised and trained other... - September 25, 2008 - Hill & Co. Real Estate
The Construction Centre.co.uk Highlights Fresh Reports of Skills Shortages in the Construction Industry
The Construction Centre reported earlier this year that migrant building workers were returning to their homelands which would exacerbate the UK skills shortage. - September 25, 2008 - The Construction Centre
Heritage Wake Forest Wins Two STARs Awards
Debbie Houston, president of Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Builder Services (www.hpwnewhomes.com), has announced that Heritage Wake Forest has won two awards at the N.C. Homebuilders Association’s annual STARS awards banquet held on Wednesday, Sept. 10 at the Westin Hotel in... - September 25, 2008 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston
First International-Style Shopping Mall in Montenegro to Open October 1st
Colliers International the exclusive leasing agent for Delta City Podgorica. - September 25, 2008 - Colliers International Southeast Europe
No Doom & Gloom for First Time Home Buyers
The first time home buyers are the most vulnerable real estate customers and the most susceptible to misinformation, gimmicks, and other questionable tactics. The reason for this is that the first time home buyers have never bought a home nor do they know the process that they need to complete in order to complete it with a minimum of problems and stress. - September 25, 2008 - Terry Iwaniw Real Estate Services