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Digital Canal Announces Version 12 of Its Award Winning Estimating and Takeoff Software Solution
Digital Canal Corporation, the construction industry’s leading provider of estimating, home design and scheduling software has announced the release of Version 12 of BidBuilder, its Award Winning estimating and takeoff software for builders. Version 12 of BidBuilder with Digital Takeoff has... - July 13, 2008 - Digital Canal Corporation
Condo.com Partners with HGTV's FrontDoor.com
Condo.com and FrontDoor.com have teamed up to provide their potential buyers with increased exposure through HGTV and the DIY network. - July 13, 2008 - Condo.com
singleLister.com Launches Free Single Property Web Sites and Agent Tools
In the face of a rapidly declining real estate market, having the right marketing tools for a piece of real estate has become an absolute essential. With that in mind, singleLister.com has launched a new, free single property web site service. singleLister’s sites feature a photo slideshow,... - July 12, 2008 - singleLister.com
Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Builder Services Selected to Represent Banks Pointe
Debbie Houston, president of Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Builder Services (www.hpwnewhomes.com), has announced that the firm has been selected to represent Banks Pointe, a residential community featuring more than 200 home sites ranging in size from .57 to two acres. The luxury living... - July 12, 2008 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston
JDavis Architects Honored as One of the Triangle’s Healthiest Companies
Jeff Davis, president of JDavis Architects, PLLC (www.jdavisarchitects.com), a full-service architecture, landscape architecture and interior design firm, has announced that the firm has been named to Business Leader Magazine’s inaugural Triangle’s Healthiest Companies list. Business... - July 12, 2008 - J. Davis Architects, PLLC
Neighborworks Offers Real Estate Classes for First Time Homebuyers Given by James Cotoia, Residential Manager of GT Properties
Neighborworks of northern RI offers a Real Estate Class for first time homebuyers. James Cotoia, Residential Manager of GT Properties teaches buyers the process of purchasing a home from beginning to end. - July 12, 2008 - GT Properties
Konstructa Supplies Real Site Accommodation for Rialto Homes
Rialto Homes is one of the UK’s leading house builders, and they recently found themselves in need of site accommodation hire for their own building sites. They wanted these pre-fabricated site buildings to provide their workers with the essential facilities needed during building projects. Rialto Homes were approached by Konstructa Hire Ltd, the site accommodation suppliers, who were able to provide pre-fabricated site buildings to meet the company’s needs. - July 12, 2008 - Konstructa
Global Creatif Financial and PropertyGuru Announce Partnership To Bring Mortgage Advice Online
Singapore’s top mortgage consulting firm, Global Creatif Financial (www.globalcreatif.com) and Singapore’s leading property portal, www.PropertyGuru.com.sg, have teamed up to help consumers get easier and faster access to mortgage advice. Under the partnership, PropertyGuru’s... - July 11, 2008 - All Property Media Pte Ltd
Century 21 Agent, Christine Crugnale, Earns Realtor e-Pro Certification
Christine Crugnale (Team Crugnale) of Century 21 Rauh & Johns has successfully completed the REALTOR e-PRO course to become one of a select few real estate professionals to earn the prestigious certification offered through the National Association of REALTORS.® The REALTOR e-PRO... - July 11, 2008 - Century 21 Rauh & Johns, Team Crugnale
Cornish & Carey Advances Sustainable Practices
C&C recently benefited from its own green service offering – an Investment Grade Energy Audit which, with a two-year payback on improvements, will result in cutting utility costs in half and achieving Energy Star status. C&C’s Energy Audit Services, offered through C&C’s Client Solutions Group and its Alliance Partner FSI, underscore the financial feasibility and benefits for both building owners and tenants to “go green.” - July 11, 2008 - Cornish & Carey Commercial Newmark Knight Frank
Colliers International Officially Launches Its Novi Sad Office in Serbia Today
Colliers International, the leading international property consultancy in Serbia, and the biggest in Southeast Europe, is holding the official launch party for its Novi Sad office today. - July 11, 2008 - Colliers International Southeast Europe
Official Opening of Logistics Park Varna in Bulgaria
The mayor of Varna, Kiril Yordanov, and Mario Zahariev, Chairman of the Board of Directors of FairPlay Commercial, participated in the opening of the first building of Logistics Park Varna (LPV) - Building A1. - July 11, 2008 - Colliers International Southeast Europe
New Online Option for Auctioneers
TheMoveChannel.com has signed an agreement with Thomson Carr Auctions that will make the Tennessee-based auctioneer the first partner for the forthcoming auctions site that TheMoveChannel.com will operate. - July 11, 2008 - Webooks
Ransom Enterprizes, LLC Says the Internet Serves as Tool to Aide Those facing Foreclosures
Real estate consulting firm says using web 2.0 as new way to reach out to homeowners facing foreclosures a growing trend to assist homeowners with stopping foreclosures. - July 11, 2008 - Ransom Enterprizes, LLC
Top of the Props – June 2008: Germany - a Euro Property Powerhouse?
Interest in the Germany from visitors to TheMoveChannel.com has soared over the last month, with the sleeping giant of Europe's property market breaking into the top five of their Top of the Props chart for the first time in over a year. After an arguably lacklustre 2007, the German economy got... - July 11, 2008 - Webooks
Martha Hay Joins the Amy Pomerantz Group as a Real Estate Specialist
Kevin Woody, sales manager for the Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston (www.hpw.com) Southpoint office, has announced that Martha S. Hay has joined the Amy Pomerantz group as a real estate specialist. Hay, who has lived in the Triangle area her entire life, has been licensed in Real Estate... - July 11, 2008 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston
Royal Oaks Building Group Named to Business Leader Magazine’s Top 100
Rich Van Tassel, president of Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC (www.royaloaksbg.com), has announced that the firm has been ranked 52nd on Business Leader Magazine’s inaugural Top 100 List, which recognizes the top small businesses in North Carolina. Business Leader Magazine’s Top 100 List... - July 11, 2008 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Beacon Realty Capital Closes $15 Million Self-Storage Acquisition Transaction
Beacon Realty Capital, a commercial real estate financial services firm with a specialized self-storage financing group, arranged $15 million in variable-rate acquisition financing for seven Storage Inn self-storage facilities in the Columbus, Ohio area. The Sterling Group of Mishawaka, Ind. - July 11, 2008 - Beacon Realty Capital, Inc.
Customer Velocity is Back to Back IHTA Award Winner
Today Customer Velocity won it's second NAHB/IHTA (Innovative Housing Technology Awards) award in as many years at the Pacific Coast Builders Conference in San Francisco, California. The IHTA awards are widely recognized as the homebuilding industries most prestigious award for technology... - July 11, 2008 - Customer Velocity Inc.
Major Industries, Inc. Acquires Translucent Skylight and Curtainwall Business
Major Industries, Inc. has reached an agreement with Oldcastle Glass® to purchase its translucent wall and skylight business. The sale is expected to close in late July. - July 11, 2008 - Major Industries, Inc.
DirectBuy of Tri-Cities Held Grand Opening Gala at New Design Showroom
Members-only, one-stop shopping destination also sponsoring upcoming Tri-City Water Follies hydroplane race heat. - July 10, 2008 - DirectBuy
DirectBuy Sponsored the First Kevin Everett Golf Classic Weekend
It’s good! DirectBuy of Buffalo Sponsored the Inaugural Kevin Everett Golf Classic Weekend. - July 10, 2008 - DirectBuy
CRF Communities Announces Big Sale for One of Their Florida Retirement Communities
CRF Communities promotes Lake Ashton, this Summer’s featured retirement community, offering single family and motor coach homes. As of May 2008, there has been a huge push to get these homes signed, sold and occupied. - July 10, 2008 - CRF Communities
Surface Consulting Launches New Web Site
Christopher O’Guin, owner of Surface Consulting, is proud to announce the launch of the company’s Web site. - July 10, 2008 - Surface Consulting
SmartVoice Gives Agents Opportunity to Instantly Connect to Potential Buyers
The Netmark Consulting Group offers new low cost phone systems perfect for Realtors. Now Real Estate Agents have a sales tool that will make selling homes easier. With SmartVoice listing agents can provide prospective buyers with the information they want as well as a convenient way to contact them... - July 10, 2008 - Smart Voice
Anytime Yardcare Announces Launch of New Website
Anytime Yardcare announces launch of new landscape website that improves communication with customer and offers lawn care resources for Utah residents. - July 10, 2008 - Anytime Yardcare
Ashley Wilson Wins 30 Under 30
Debbie Houston, president of Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Builder Services (www.hpwnewhomes.com), has announced that Ashley Wilson has been selected as one of REALTOR Magazine’s “30 Under 30” for 2008. Wilson was selected from a group of more than 400 applicants. - July 10, 2008 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston
New On-Line Auction Focuses on Heavy Equipment Attachments, Parts and Accessories
IndustrialSAVER, an on-line industrial and construction marketplace has launched a new auction focusing on connecting buyers and sellers of new and used heavy equipment parts, attachments and accessories. - July 10, 2008 - IndustrialLeaders.com
Nothing Second-Hand About Giving: DirectBuy of Buffalo Donates Furniture and Fixtures to Buffalo’s Delaware Avenue Baptist Church
DirectBuy of Buffalo donated imperfect furniture, fixtures and other items to the Delaware Avenue Baptist Church of Buffalo’s benevolent fund. - July 09, 2008 - DirectBuy
Elizabeth Bublitz to Appear on Denver 9 News on July 11 to Discuss Pet Friendly Yards
Elizabeth Bublitz, owner and author of Pawfriendly Landscapes, will make another appearance on Denver's four o'clock 9 News KUSA on July 11 to discuss pet friendly yards. Bublitz will discuss if specific material used in the studio's backyard garden is pet friendly or not. Bublitz is returning to discuss pet friendly yards with her dog and one of the stars of her book, Otis. - July 09, 2008 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.
Beracah to Unveil New Model at Delaware State Fair
Beracah Homes is revealing a new modular home at this year's Delaware State Fair. Categorized as "off-site, stick built" construction, the new model has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and is completely customizable. - July 09, 2008 - Beracah Homes
Rhett Fuller and Mary Jane Barone Join Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston
Josh Swindell, managing broker for the Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston (www.hpw.com) Kildaire office, has announced that Rhett Fuller and Mary Jane Barone have joined the firm’s Cary Real Estate division as sales associates. Fuller is the assistant soccer coach for Riverside High... - July 09, 2008 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston
DirectBuy of Pinellas County Celebrates One Year of Member Service
Pinellas County DirectBuy showroom offers local area residents thousands of items for their homes. - July 08, 2008 - DirectBuy
Aquascape Environmental Awarded Barrington Farms Stream Restoration Project
A stream restoration project in the Barrington Farms subdivision in Roswell, Ga. will be designed and constructed by Aquascape Environmental, a turn-key aquatic resource services firm based in Woodstock, Ga. Aquascape Environmental was awarded the Barrington Farms Stream Restoration Project by the... - July 08, 2008 - Aquascape Environmental
SolarPower Restoration Systems Inc. and SBM Solar Inc. Form Strategic Alliance to Develop New BIPV Systems
SolarPower Restoration Systems Inc. and SBM Solar Inc., two companies experienced in the solar-roofing and photovoltaic industries respectively, announced today a new strategic alliance to develop and manufacturer new photovoltaic systems for commercial and residential roofing and walls. The... - July 08, 2008 - SolarPower Restoration Systems, Inc.
Green & Christmas Concepts Announces Expansion to India
For the first time ever Green & Christmas Concepts has announced an expansion into India. This will be the first interior plantscaping business to target the recent phenomenal growth of Indian businesses. - July 07, 2008 - Christmas Concepts
Elizabeth Bublitz, Author and Creator of Pawfriendly Landscapes, is Offering Her Services for Public Speaking and Landscape Designer Consultant
Elizabeth Bublitz, author and creator of Pawfriendly Landscapes, is offering her services for public speaking and pet friendly landscape designer consultant. Bublitz is celebrating her tenth year as owner of, "Pawfriendly Landscapes - How to Share the Turf When Your Backyard Belongs to... - July 06, 2008 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.
Jason Black Named Builder Representative for Meadow Wood Park
Debbie Houston, president of Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Builder Services (www.hpwnewhomes.com), has announced that Jason Black has been named builder representative for Meadow Wood Park. Black has more than two years experience in real estate and previously worked with IBM as a sales... - July 05, 2008 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston
Copper Crisis Costing Builders Thousands - Protect Your HVAC Equipment Against Copper Theft
ServiceSelect is offering an affordable security solution, for vulnerable HVAC systems, to protect against copper theft. This new security solution will protect HVAC equipment from the moment it is installed, and can continue throughout the lifetime of the product. Protect your investment. - July 05, 2008 - Corporate Purchasing LLC
The Construction Centre.co.uk Comments on the Continued Declining House Building Industry
Fresh reports today revealed that the construction industry suffered further last month with purchasing activity down to its lowest point for eleven years. - July 05, 2008 - The Construction Centre
Upscale Las Vegas Concierge Service Sets Their Sights on the Luxury Real Estate Market
Las Vegas based Affluent Lifestyle Concierge is now offering their signature services to luxury real estate agencies and brokers in an effort to assist them in providing the best service to their clients. - July 05, 2008 - Affluent Lifestyle Concierge
Single Property Sites Announces New Lead and Inquiries Center
Single Property Sites announces a new leads and inquiries center function in their popular real estate marketing tool. - July 04, 2008 - Single Property Sites
General Contractor Thrives in Stale Economic Climate
SunLee Development LLC has continued to grow despite rising material, labor and fuel prices. Company owner Ryan Cole expects 25% expansion in the coming months. - July 04, 2008 - SunLee Development LLC
JDavis Architects Names New Associates
Jeff Davis, president of JDavis Architects, PLLC (www.jdavisarchitects.com), a full-service architecture, landscape architecture and interior design firm, has announced Theodore B. Clippinger, Joleen Lockhart, Matthew Ansley and K. Daryl Carrington, LEED AP have been named associates at the... - July 04, 2008 - J. Davis Architects, PLLC
Terra Eden Landscaping & Design, Inc. Announces Podcast on OASIS Rainwater Recycling System
Terra Eden Landscaping & Design (www.terraedenlandscaping.com), a Raleigh landscaping and design firm offering customized and cost-effective solutions to lawn hydration, has announced the release of a podcast on the OASIS Rainwater Recycling System. In this podcast, president Ross Embler... - July 04, 2008 - Terra Eden Landscaping & Design, Inc.
Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston Names New Sales Agents
Carole Notch, sales manager for the Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston (www.hpw.com) Strickland Road office, has announced that Mary Ann Norwood, Delphine Dung Nguyen and Mary Ann Wester have joined the office as a new sales associate. Previously a Wake County School teacher, Norwood earned... - July 04, 2008 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston
Nirmana Realty Launches MiCasa in the Hills - Kodaikanal
Nirmana Realty Investments is proud to announce the launch of its new project in the hills of Kodaikanal. - July 04, 2008 - Nirmana Realty Investments (P) Ltd.
Sawlog Prices in Europe Have Grown Faster Than the World Average the Past Two Years
Softwood sawlog prices have gone up faster in Europe than in any other region of the world the past two years, according to Wood Resource Quarterly (WRQ). Because wood costs account for 65-75% of the production costs when producing softwood lumber, they are the key factor determining a regions or company’s competitiveness. - July 03, 2008 - Wood Resources International LLC
Montalbano Homes of Arizona Assists Valley Homeowner Through Rebuilding Together
Montalbano Homes has made an elderly Valley homeowner’s dream come true. The company worked through Rebuilding Together in rehabilitating the home of 78-year-old Margaret Howard in Scottsdale, Arizona. This heart-warming act was a part of the company’s effort to give back to the community by helping the aged and the disabled with their home renovation projects. - July 03, 2008 - Montalbano Homes
MERJS Central London Commercial Property Agents Announces Successful Let of Period Style Office Suites in London W1
Colin Becker, Equity Director at MERJS discusses the successful let of the recently refurbished period style office suites in Westcott House, 35 Portland Place, London W1, providing details of the commercial property and why the period office space was selected by the client. - July 03, 2008 - Merjs Charted Surveyors