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Shahla Rezvani Named Top Real Estate Associate in Southern Region
Eb Moore, CEO of Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston (www.hpw.com), has announced that Shahla Rezvani of Chapel Hill was named the number ten Coldwell Banker associate in the Southern region by volume at the 2008 Coldwell Banker International Business Conference in Orlando, Fla. at the Gaylord... - May 25, 2008 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston
Industrial Classifieds Connects Building Materials Buyers and Suppliers Worldwide
An industrial and construction classified site has launched a new marketplace connecting manufacturers and distributors of building materials with buyers in local, national and international markets. - May 25, 2008 - IndustrialLeaders.com
Free Real-Estate Service Encourages Home Owners to Save Thousands When They List Their Home for Sale
With real-estate uncertainties plunging, many homeowners are looking to sell their homes at fair prices without having to pay excessive fees, such as an agent commissions. Agents can be very expensive, and sometimes closing the deal means getting just as much as your agent... - May 24, 2008 - homes-for-sale-by-owner.info
College Pro Painters Charity Work
Student painters from College Pro team up with Sherwin Williams to paint the homes of four Madison families who otherwise could not have afforded to have their homes painted. For one couple, the Coopers, the College Pro student painters will be donating over 180 hours of work. - May 24, 2008 - College Pro Painters
Susan Kirby of East Tennessee Luxury Properties Attends Institute of Luxury Home Marketing Training
Susan Kirby with East Tennessee Luxury Properties in Maryville, TN recently completed a luxury home training course offered by the Realtor Association of Miami Beach. - May 24, 2008 - East Tennessee Luxury Properties
Colliers International Officially Launches Its Albania Office Today
Colliers International, the biggest international property consultancy in Southeast Europe, is holding the official launch party for its Albania office today. Leading figures from public life are expected to attend. The event is taking place at the Millennium Cinema in Tirana at 1900 and all media... - May 24, 2008 - Colliers International Southeast Europe
Preservation Homes to Build Homes for Heritage Glen
Debbie Houston, president of Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Builder Services (www.hpwnewhomes.com), has announced that Preservation Homes will construct new homes for the Heritage Glen community in Wake Forest. Preservation Homes will be building single family, cottage-style homes priced... - May 24, 2008 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston
JDavis Architects Sponsors Raleigh Chamber of Commerce Conference
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 sponsored the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce’s 2008 Community Success Forum “Our Water, Our... - May 24, 2008 - J. Davis Architects, PLLC
3 Exclusive Builders from Fountains at Golf Park Win Top Honors in Marion County Florida Parade of Homes
“Best Of Category” Awarded to Demetri Homes, A.L. Milton Construction and Nadeau Construction. - May 24, 2008 - Fountains at Golf Park, Ocala, Florida
New Dallas North Real Estate School Opens Flagship Campus
Champions School of Real Estate has opened the doors on a brand new 12,000 square foot school in North Dallas. While many other local schools scale back their investments in the facilities and amenities they provide to their students Champions has brought the student environment to a brand new... - May 24, 2008 - Champions School of Real Estate
Champions Instructor Becomes New Texas Real Estate Teacher’s Association President
The Texas Real Estate Teacher’s Association (TRETA) installed Dorothy Haley, long time Champions School of Real Estate Instructor, as new President on Friday April 18th, 2008 at their annual conference. Dorothy Haley has most recently served as Treasurer for TRETA prior to accepting her... - May 24, 2008 - Champions School of Real Estate
Studio A Reinvents "5 College Way" for College of Charleston
Charleston, SC, architect helps school reclaim historic building for new purpose. - May 24, 2008 - Studio A Architecture, Inc.
Wasatch Front Commercial Offers New Publication
Wasatch Front Commercial offers new ways to promote commercial property. - May 23, 2008 - Wasatch Front Commercial
Applewood Acres Gardening & Landscaping is Sowing the Seeds for Positive Aging
Applewood Acres Gardening & Landscaping (Applewood Acres) based in Mississauga, announced a new special service offering to seniors and family members with seniors living in the Mississauga-Etobicoke corridor of western Toronto. Applewood Acres is offering customized home care gardening and... - May 23, 2008 - Applewood Acres Gardening & Landscaping
Cape Verde - a Booming Property Market
These once little known archipelago comprising of nine inhabited islands and one uninhabited island is now widely believed to be on the brink of an economic boom. Heavy investment in tourism and increased foreign investment in property and infrastructure create a perfect environment for fantastic... - May 23, 2008 - Property Zone Direct
Pangaea Holds Annual General Meeting and Announces Construction is Underway at Its Housing Developments in Kenya and Zambia
Pangaea Development Holdings Limited held its second Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, 20 May at the Gaborone Sun Hotel in Botswana. During the meeting, Mr. Barry Newton, Pangaea’s Chairman, announced that house construction and sales were underway at its major housing estate developments in both Kenya and Zambia. Pangaea is a Pan-African regional property investment and development company that focuses on investments in the development of affordable housing estates in selected African markets. - May 23, 2008 - Pangaea Partners, Ltd.
BJAC Receives Pinnacle Business Award for Steady Growth and Profitability
Lou Jurkowski, founder and 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 has received the 2008 Pinnacle Award for Steady Growth and Profitability, presented by the Greater Raleigh Chamber of... - May 23, 2008 - BJAC
Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Hosts Golf Event
Joey Robbins, vice president and managing broker for the Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston (www.hpw.com) Cary Parkway office, has announced that the Cary Parkway office is hosting a $100,000 Hole-In-One Shootout on Saturday, June 21 at Knights Play Golf Center located at 2512 Ten Ten Road in... - May 23, 2008 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston
Foreclosure Boom is a Boon for Southwest Florida Realtor's New Reality TV Show
While the nation is suffering through its worst foreclosure period in decades, for Southwest Florida Realtor, Tom Bruzzesi, it's business as usual. Tom's foreclosure adventures are documented in a new reality TV show, "The Foreclosure Shoppe," produced by Florida's InTroubleZone Productions. - May 23, 2008 - InTroubleZone Productions
Unique Solution for Sellers in a Slow Real Estate Market
When Shawn and Molly's home hadn't sold after six months on the market with a Realtor, they decided to drop the price and sell it by owner. They used the free services of BigBrick.com and sold their home 4 days later. - May 23, 2008 - BigBrick.com
KEO Achieves First LEED Certified Design in Kuwait
Sabah Al Ahmad International Financial Center sets new benchmark for Sustainability in the region. - May 22, 2008 - KEO International Consultants
Piping System Fundamentals Book Now Available
Engineered Software, Inc., an independent technology company developing next generation hydraulic analysis software and training today announced the release of its first publication under the ESI Press publishing arm, Piping System Fundamentals: The Complete Guide to Gaining a Clear Picture of Your Piping System written by author and trainer Ray T. Hardee, P.E. The book is a comprehensive look at liquid piping systems and how they work. - May 22, 2008 - Engineered Software, Inc.
JumboLoans.tv Brokering Billions in International Construction Loans
JumboLoans.tv expands world wide to cater to Dubai Construction Loans, India Construction Loans while also staying its course to fund Costa Rica Construction Loans, Panama Construction Loans, Mexico Construction Loans, and Belize Construction Loans. - May 22, 2008 - JumboLoans.tv
Property Owners Find Important Tenant Information at the Renter Hall of Shame
A new company is picking up where credit reports and background checks leave off. The Renter Hall of Shame allows property owners and landlords to submit details on their previous tenants, good or bad. - May 22, 2008 - Renter Hall of Shame
Buzz Properties Strike New Partnerships
North East based Buzz Properties has set up new partnerships to aid the home owner with the house sales process. - May 22, 2008 - Buzz Properties
Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Builder Services Representative Wins Lifetime Achievement Award
Debbie Houston, president of Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Builder Services (www.hpwnewhomes.com), has announced that builder representative Mary Ellen Heathcote has been awarded the Home Builders Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award. Heathcote has more than 30 years in the... - May 22, 2008 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston
Horticultural Asset Management, Inc. Launches TreeFactsTM Valuation and Inspection Reports
Doug Cowles, president and CEO of Horticultural Asset Management, Inc. (HMI) (www.moneygrowsontrees.com), has announced that the firm has launched a new series of inspection reports to be offered under the TreeFactsTM brand. The range of reports provides information to property owners about the... - May 22, 2008 - Horticultural Asset Management
Hamilton, N.J., Assist-2-Sell Office Experiencing Unprecedented Growth
Since implementing several new marketing programs and back office systems earlier this year, the Hamilton, N.J., Assist-2-Sell office has experienced tremendous growth. - May 22, 2008 - Assist-2-Sell
ContractWars.com Says "More Free Leads for Contractors"
ContractWars will continue to offer a free 15 day trial (for a limited time) of their service to home improvement contractors looking for leads. - May 22, 2008 - ContractWars, Inc.
Farm Bureau Insurance Safety Alert: Hurricane Preparedness
Hurricane Preparedness Week is May 25 through May 31, 2008. Use these tips to help keep yourself and your property safe. - May 21, 2008 - Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance
Hailo LLC Accepts Finalist New York State Foreign Investment Award
NY based aluminum ladder manufacturer is finalist for NY State Foreign Investment Award. - May 21, 2008 - Hailo LLC
Facilities Maintenance Expo Coming to Raleigh, NC May 29th
Facilities Maintenance Expo, a trade show for building facility managers and general contractors combining the focus of both a maintenance and a construction trade show, is coming to Raleigh on May 29th. Taking place in the Kerr Scott Building at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds, the show will... - May 21, 2008 - Facilities Maintenance Expo
Commercial Office Space in Hatton Garden ECc1 Successfully Let by Commercial Property Agency MERJS
Acting on behalf of a private individual, MERJS have recently let a self-contained office suite in the landmark Hatton Garden Centre building to Acturis Ltd. - May 21, 2008 - Merjs Charted Surveyors
Investment Property Watch - May 2008
Real estate in far-flung destinations has once again dominated TheMoveChannel.com's monthly top 10 list of hot investment properties. - May 21, 2008 - Webooks
Computer Games Technology Trains Tomorrow’s Plumbers
Would-be plumbers are being offered a revolutionary new way to train, on a blended learning course from Train4Trade Skills that uses games technology to create a virtual reality house, in which the plumbing students can practice their skills at no risk to themselves or to the public. - May 21, 2008 - Train 4 Trade Skills
Own Your Piece of the Goldeneye Legacy Through PURE International
Own Your Piece of the Goldeneye Legacy. PURE International Exclusive Agents for Luxurious Goldeneye Resort. Leading overseas luxury specialist PURE International is offering purchasers the exclusive chance to own one of a handful of properties at Goldeneye, one of the most sought after retreats... - May 21, 2008 - PURE International
Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Renaissance Center at Southpoint Office Hosts Open House and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Eb Moore, CEO of Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston (www.hpw.com), has announced that the firm hosted an open house and a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Renaissance Center at Southpoint office located at 7011 Fayetteville Road, Suite 200, on May 20. Local dignitaries were present for the... - May 21, 2008 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston
JDavis Architects’ Design Named Best New Retail Development
Jeff Davis, president of JDavis Architects, PLLC (www.jdavisarchitects.com), a full-service architecture, landscape architecture and interior design firm, has announced that HighPark Village was named the Best New Retail Development at the Triangle Commercial Real Estate Women (TCREW) 2008 Champion... - May 21, 2008 - J. Davis Architects, PLLC
Stay at Home 'Super Mario' Studies for Scottish Wanna-Be Plumbers
Home study specialists Train4Trade Skills have launched a new blended learning plumbing course in Scotland, enabling would-be plumbers to study Scottish plumbing qualifications at their own pace. - May 21, 2008 - Train 4 Trade Skills
Greenblock's Fire Resistance Evaluation Exceeds Expectations
Greenblock has achieved a 4-hour fire resistance rating on its 6-inch core ICF. - May 21, 2008 - Greenblock Worldwide Corporation
Homecrete Homes on 2008 Giant 400 List
Homecrete Homes moves up on the Professional Builder Magazine Giant 400 list. - May 21, 2008 - Greenblock Worldwide Corporation
The New Economic Stimulus Program by Valencia Stone Sarasota
Valencia Stone has launched their new Economic Stimulus Program in hopes of contributing to the betterment of our economy. They are offering a program to all taxpayers which would be one more step towards progressing away from our current economic crisis. - May 20, 2008 - Valencia Stone
Richard Kammann Joins ARCADIS as Client Development Manager
ARCADIS, one of the nation’s premier engineering and project management/construction management (PM/CM) firms, is pleased to announce the addition of Dick Kammann to its staff. Located in ARCADIS’ Columbia, MD office, Mr. Kammann will serve as Client Development Manager (CDM) in support of the firm’s Mid-Atlantic PM/CM operations. - May 20, 2008 - PinnacleOne, an ARCADIS company
George W. Thomas Joins PinnacleOne as Market Development Manager for Construction Claims Services
PinnacleOne, one of the nation’s leading construction consulting firms, today announced that George W. Thomas, Esq. has joined the firm as Market Development Manager for Construction Claims Services. Mr. Thomas, who will be based in the Columbia, Maryland office, will expand... - May 20, 2008 - PinnacleOne, an ARCADIS company
Surface Consulting, Inc. Creates Exterior Finish at Orlando Street of Dreams
Surface Consulting, Inc. Creates Showcase Home’s Exterior Finish at 8th Orlando Street of Dreams. - May 20, 2008 - Surface Consulting
Property Managers and Owners Cut Real Estate Costs Using Security, Access Control, and CCTV with Urban Alarm
The DC based company is offering free site surveys to help real estate companies and residents save money on security systems, telephone entry systems, card readers, video surveillance, digital video recorders (DVRs), intercoms and more. - May 19, 2008 - Urban Alarm
Easy Street Designs Adds Financial Adviser and Cpa Brochures to Its Mortgage Marketing Products Selections
Easy Street Designs has added two new brochures designed for mortgage brokers to distribute through their network partners. - May 19, 2008 - Easy Street Designs
Renovation Specialists RealItalia and Sextantio Share Secrets to Owning Historic Italian Home
Realitalia has created a unique program designed to take the pressure out of purchasing and maintaining homes in the Italian countryside. - May 19, 2008 - Realitalia
Firefly Magic® Firefly Lights to be Featured on Upcoming Episode of DIY Network's New Show, Yard Crashers
Following a succesfful introduction at the National Hardware, Lawn & Garden World Show in Las Vegas, Firefly Magic® Firefly Lights will also be featureed on an upcoming episode of DIY Network's new show, Yard Crashers. - May 18, 2008 - Sigma Two Group LLC
Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Announces Three New Sales Associates
Joey Robbins, vice president and managing broker for the Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston (www.hpw.com) Cary Parkway office, has announced that Wendy Gallovitch, Maria Ottman and Ken Wright have joined the firm as sales associates. Gallovitch previously worked as a commercial banking... - May 18, 2008 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston