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HomeTracker® Announces Launch of HomeTrackerOne™ to Streamline Property Management and Post Listings to Global Online Marketplace
Texas-based HomeTracker, LP announced the launch of HomeTrackerOne™, a new Web-based solution for real estate agents and brokers. “Since the launch of our HomeTracker® system in 2001, we have continuously heard from real estate agencies and small to mid-size asset management firms... - December 21, 2007 - HomeTracker LP
New Mentoring Program for Real Estate Agents Received Well
B Square Real Estate International – According to Brian Ortiz owner and broker of B Square Real Estate, early release of the new “Best Agents, Best Service Training & Mentoring program” has been a big hit. Agents within the Original/Main office of B Square Real Estate are clamoring to sign up, along with agents from two satellite offices in Albuquerque, NM. - December 21, 2007 - B Square Real Estate
Book Signing of, "Pawfriendly Landscapes, How to Share the Turf When Your Backyard Belongs to Barney" at Echter's Nursery on April 13, 2008
Elizabeth Bublitz, author of, "Pawfriendly Landscapes - How to Share the Turf When Your Backyard Belongs to Barney" will be a guest speaker at Echter's Nursery Open House in Arvada, Colorado on April 13, 2008. - December 21, 2007 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.
Elizabeth Bublitz, Author of, "Pawfriendly Landscapes, How to Share the Turf When the Backyard Belongs to Barney" Will be Speaking at Fort Collins Nursery on January 26
Elizabeth Bublitz, author and owner of "Pawfriendly Landscapes," has been invited to lecture at Fort Collins Nursery on January 26, 2008 at 1pm. She will will be discussing how to create pet friendly yards. It is a two hour lecture with a book signing at the end. Her recent book, which... - December 21, 2007 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.
Revolutionary Plumbing Product Creates New Industry Standard - PermaFLOW is the World’s First Self Cleaning 'Green' Drain System (P-Trap Replacement)
PermaFLOW creates flow turbulence, minimizes deposition, breaks and propels debris and cleans itself thereby not allowing the sinks to get clogged. PermaFLOW is equipped with EZClean feature that helps clean the potential clog build-up easily without the hassles of using plumbing snakes, plungers, opening P-Trap and/or the use of harmful drain cleaning chemicals. - December 21, 2007 - PF WaterWorks
Missy Caulk of RE/MAX Platinum-Ann Arbor, Unveils New Weblog
Realtor® Missy Caulk of Missy Caulk and Team has successfully unveiled a new weblog, www.annarborrealestatetalk.com. This Weblog offers Ann Arbor area home buyers and sellers the opportunity to engage in conversation with Ms. Caulk, an Ann Arbor, Michigan Real Estate Professional. - December 21, 2007 - Missy Caulk of RE/MAX Platinum-Ann Arbor
The Construction Centre Supports Sir Michael Pitts’ Flood Report
Following the release of The Pitt Review this week, on the severe flooding which hit the UK in June and July this year, The Construction Centre issued a statement fully supporting its recommendations. - December 21, 2007 - The Construction Centre
Top 10 Green Home Remodeling Products for 2007 Announced
GetWithGreen.com published its first-annual recognition for the environmentally sound home improvement industry. The 2007 list includes manufacturers and product categories that deliver products that help to conserve, reuse, recycle or become less reliant on harmful resources and includes a range of solutions that can help homeowners undergoing major remodels or those that are interested in simple green home projects. - December 20, 2007 - GetWithGreen.com
DirectBuy: Everybody Loves Rochester
DirectBuy of Rochester Showroom Earns Top Service Honors. - December 20, 2007 - DirectBuy
DirectBuy Employee Clowns for Kids
DirectBuy of Springfield Receiving Manager Gets Silly for a Serious Cause. - December 20, 2007 - DirectBuy
Renovations Completed at the Heritage Clubhouse in Heritage Wake Forest
Andy Ammons, president of Ammons Development Group and owner of the Heritage Club, has announced that renovations have been completed at The Heritage Clubhouse. The Heritage Club is a semi-private golf club open to the public; located in the Heritage Wake Forest neighborhood. The redesign was... - December 20, 2007 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston
Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC Wins Triangle Business Journal’s Fast 50 Award
Rich Van Tassel, president of Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC, has announced that the company has received the Triangle Business Journal’s 2007 Fast 50 Award. The Fast 50 Award recognizes the fastest-growing privately-held companies in the Triangle. The survey, evaluated by... - December 20, 2007 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Champions School of Real Estate’s Eagerly Anticipated Online Registration and Course Delivery System Launches
In launching their new online system this week, Champions School of Real Estate® has marked a new era in their continued effort to be the national leader in providing the highest quality real estate education and exceptional customer experience. - December 20, 2007 - Champions School of Real Estate
Patrick Dubbert, President and Chief Executive Officer of Midwest Products, Has Been Selected for Inclusion in the 2007-2008 Princeton Premier Registry
Patrick Dubbert, President and Chief Executive Officer of Midwest Products, has been selected for inclusion in the 2007-2008 Princeton Premier Registry. Patrick makes his home in Jefferson City Missouri and earned his Bachelors Degree in Marketing from the University of Central Missouri. As... - December 20, 2007 - Princeton Premier
First Book of Egyptian Real Estate and Property Market Published Today
The first book to be written on the Egyptian property market, ‘Propertastic’s Complete Guide to Hurghada Property and Egypt’s Red Sea Riviera Real Estate’, has today been released by MX Publishing and is available for purchase from Amazon. - December 20, 2007 - Propertastic!
Tower West Expands and Renews L-3 Communications Corporation
Stonewater Partners announced today that it has completed a lease extension and renewal with L-3 Communications Corporation at Tower West located at 6100 Bandera Road in San Antonio, Texas. L-3 expanded by 8,603 square feet and extended its term on the entire 25,000 square feet lease through 2012... - December 20, 2007 - Stonewater Partners, Inc.
Could It Happen to You? Hub Plumbing & Mechanical Warns: "Don’t Burst Your Pipes"
Cracked basement windows are big culprits that are often overlooked, letting freezing cold air into the basement. Hub Plumbing and Mechanical’s CEO John Wood outlines some well-timed tips to keep your pipes from bursting this winter, along with some simple remedies if you do end up with a frozen pipe. - December 20, 2007 - Hub Plumbing & Mechanical
TheHomeDog.com Offers Homebuyers Cash Back
Homebuyers now can receive a rebate up-to 1% of the purchase price when buying their next home - Courtesy of The Home Dog. - December 20, 2007 - The Home Dog, LLC
Carla Bonten, Owner of Carla Bonten Realty, Inc., Carla Bonten Rentals, Inc. and Auctioneers by Carla Bonten, Inc. Appointed to Children's Home Society Board
Carla Bonten is proud to announce her appointment as a Division Board Member for the Children’s Home Society of Florida. The Children's Home Society of Florida is a statewide leader in solutions for at-risk children and struggling families. - December 20, 2007 - Carla Bonten Realty
ITRA to Assist Women's Enterprise Development Center Graduates with Real Estate Issues
The International Tenant Representative Alliance (ITRA) announced today that Ambar Realty Group, its White Plains , New York member firm, will assist graduates of the Women's Enterprise Development Center, Inc. (WEDC) throughout 2008. ITRA, with real estate brokerage representation in over 68... - December 20, 2007 - ITRA
Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Giving Away 1,000 Turkeys This Season
Don Walston, founder and executive chairman of Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston (www.hpw.com), has announced that the HPW Foundation, is sponsoring a give away of 1,000 turkeys. The HPW Foundation, which was founded by Don Walston, is donating 1,000 turkeys to 1,000 families in need for the... - December 19, 2007 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston
Firstfloor K-12 Solutions Releases White Paper Titled “Some Children Are Still Left Behind”
Robbie Ferris, president and CEO of Firstfloor K-12 Solutions, LLC (www.firstfloor.biz) and SFL+a Architects (www.sfla.biz), has announced the firm’s formal release of a white paper addressing the local, regional and nationwide need for sustainable, adaptable and cost-effective public school... - December 19, 2007 - SFL + A Architects
VIBCO External Concrete Vibrators Solve Rebar Problem on Bridge Repair Job
VIBCO Vibrators provided external vibrators for a concrete bridge repair project where internal vibrators could not be used effectively due to the amount and configuration of rebar. VIBCO Vibrators application engineers received an urgent call from an equipment distributor whose customer had... - December 19, 2007 - VIBCO Vibrators
Steel Building Blog Launched by City Steel Buildings
City Steel Buildings is an online steel building portal that links together Steel Building users and Steel Building providers and manufacturers. Useful information about the Steel Building Industry is also furnished in the form of informative articles, tips and steel building blog. - December 19, 2007 - City Steel Buildings
Biggest Ever Annual Increase in New Office Space in Belgrade in 2007
140,000 m2 of new office space in the Serb capital in 2007, according to new Colliers research. - December 19, 2007 - Colliers International Southeast Europe
JDavis Announces New Intern Architect
Jeff Davis, president of JDavis Architects, PLLC, a full-service architecture, landscape architecture and interior design firm, has announced that Casey Coppola has joined the firm as an intern architect for its Philadelphia studio. In this position, he will be responsible for drafting and creating... - December 18, 2007 - J. Davis Architects, PLLC
New FHA Appraiser Directory Now Online
Lenders have a new way to find and contact FHA appraisers. - December 18, 2007 - Government Newspaper
Lorraine Anderson Joins BJAC, P.A.
Lou Jurkowski, chief executive officer of BJAC, P.A., (www.bjac.com) one of the largest woman-owned architectural design firms in the Southeast, has announced that BJAC has hired Lorraine Anderson as computer aided drafting (CAD) manager, first-tier IT support and draftsman. In her new position,... - December 17, 2007 - BJAC
EPDM Coatings Releases Roofing Blog
EPDM Coatings LLC has launched and added a customized roof repair blog to its website. - December 16, 2007 - epdm coatings
Elizabeth Bublitz, Author and Creator of Pawfriendly Landscapes, Volunteers for "All Creatures Pet Agency" as Santa's Helper at Petsmart in Littleton, Colorado
Elizabeth Bublitz, author and creator of Pawfriendly Landscapes, volunteers for "Every Creature Counts" animal rescue as Santa's helper at Petsmart in Littleton, Colorado on December 16, 2007 from 11:00am until 4:00pm. - December 16, 2007 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.
Pondless Waterfalls Becoming an Alternative to Backyard Waterfalls
Pondless Waterfalls Take Up Less Space, Cost Less & Are Lower Maintenance Than Full Ponds - December 16, 2007 - Pacific Outdoor Living
Center City Church Commissions "Green" Architect Frank Harmon for New Master Plan
First Presbyterian Church has hired an award-winning designer to bring visual unity and sustainability to its historic urban campus. - December 16, 2007 - Frank Harmon Architect PA
Landmark Athens Office Building Completed and Ready for Leasing
Colliers Hellas to lease new Spanos S.A. building on Syngrou & Amphitheas Avenue junction. - December 16, 2007 - Colliers International Southeast Europe
The Wait is Over - Rare Colorado Mountain Land Comes Up for Sale
Exclusive Colorado mountain lands have come up for sale in a coup for vacationers, investors, anglers and recreation enthusiasts. - December 15, 2007 - The Colorado Mountain Land
RE/MAX Southern Advantage Announces New Division
The Neighborhood Development and Sales Division Opens. - December 15, 2007 - RE/MAX Southern Advantage
Assist-2-Sell Broker/Owner Susan Jacobs Received Best of Prince William
Choosen as the Best Realtor in Prince William County, VA - December 15, 2007 - Assist 2 Sell Jacobs Team Buyers & Sellers Realty
Frank Murphy, Top Luxury Real Estate Agent, Featured in New Book on Luxury Market
Frank Murphy, a top luxury real estate agent with Keller Williams Realty in Santa Cruz, has been featured in a new book as one of the Top Luxury Superstars in the World. Mr. Murphy has been a top luxury agent and a leader in the field for many years. The World of Luxury Real Estate (2008 Edition)... - December 15, 2007 - Frank Murphy Keller Williams Realty
Robert B. McArtor, Realtor/Auctioneer Joins Long and Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Robert McArtor decided to create a different kind of real estate team. One that was truly full service meeting the needs of his clients and customers. He is only one of the select few in Maryland that holds the title "Realtor®/Auctioneer." The foundation of Robert’s success is his ability to exercise his management and marketing skills. His "Team" of talented individuals is here to serve. - December 15, 2007 - Long and Foster Real Estate, Inc., Robert McArter
The Construction Centre Highlights Concerns Over Thames Gateway Regeneration Project
Plans for the huge regeneration project in the Thames Gateway area received a mixed response last week. The project, which could be the largest of its kind in Europe, is set to cost around 9 billion pounds and span 40 miles along the Thames. - December 14, 2007 - The Construction Centre
First Foundation Announces 100% Financing for Rental Properties
First Foundation Inc., a residential-focused Alberta Mortgage Broker, announced a 100% financing option on select rental properties through First National Financial and Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). - December 14, 2007 - First Foundation Inc.
Through DirectBuy, Ottawa Couple Builds Three Houses
Ottawa Couple builds three new houses with nearly everything purchased through Direct Buy - December 13, 2007 - DirectBuy
DirectBuy is Looking Good; New Showroom Design is a Success
DirectBuy Franchises across the United States and Canada are looking better than ever after converting to the new showroom design – and Franchisees and employees couldn’t be more excited about showing off their Centers’ makeovers. New showrooms and some existing Centers began... - December 13, 2007 - DirectBuy
Heather Derr Named Builder Representative for Balmoral at Macgregor
Debbie Houston, president of Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Builder Services (www.hpwnewhomes.com), has announced that Heather Derr has been named builder representative for Balmoral at MacGregor. Derr has over 20 years of experience in advertising production and sales. Most recently, she... - December 13, 2007 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston
Rami K. Nimeh Joins JDavis Architects
Jeff Davis, president of JDavis Architects, PLLC, a full-service architecture, landscape architecture and interior design firm, has announced that Rami K. Nimeh has joined the firm as a construction administrator. In this position, Nimeh will be responsible for managing the construction phase of... - December 13, 2007 - J. Davis Architects, PLLC
Derek Beckley, President of the Genus Group, Has Been Selected for Inclusion in the 2007-2008 Princeton Premier Registry
Derek Beckley, President of The Genus Group, Has Been Selected for Inclusion in the 2007-2008 Princeton Premier Registry. Derek makes his home in Alberta Canada and earned his Masters Degree in Health Administration from The University of Ottawa as well as his Bachelors of Science Degree in... - December 13, 2007 - Princeton Premier
Ede I. Nemeti, President of Architectural Services International, Has Been Selected for Inclusion in the 2007-2008 Princeton Premier Registry
Ede I. Nemeti, President of Architectural Services International, has been selected for inclusion in the 2007-2008 Princeton Premier Registry. Ede makes his home in Houston Texas and earned his Bachelors Degree from the Technical University of Budapest. As President, Ede runs the overall operations... - December 13, 2007 - Princeton Premier
Construction Equipment Dealer Offers First Money-Back Guarantee on Equipment
Hayden Equipment, a St. Louis heavy equipment dealer, has launched a program that offers a money-back guarantee on all new and used equipment. This is a first in the construction equipment sales industry. - December 13, 2007 - Hayden Equipment
HartzStone, LL Announces the Launch of Their Comprehensive Stone and Tile Maintenance Plan: the HartzStone Stone Care Program
HartzStone has discovered that stone and tile shops, fabricators and installers see a genuine need for these types of services, especially Post Installation, for their customers. With the introduction of this program HartzStone is making a lasting commitment to every homeowner to increase the integrity of their stone and the value of their homes. - December 13, 2007 - Hartzstone
Free Quotes for Steel Home & Steel Frame Homes Now Available on City Steel Buildings
The online portal City Steel Buildings connects steel building users and steel building providers. The company is a source of extensive information related to the Steel Building Industry for the users and Steel Building buyers. The website also gives thorough knowledge regarding the Steel Buildings, their construction, design, material usage, structural competence and architectural benefits. - December 13, 2007 - City Steel Buildings
Lou Jurkowski Named 2007 Women Extraordinaire
BJAC, P.A., (www.bjac.com) has announced that Lou Jurkowski, chief executive officer, has been named a 2007 Women Extraordinaire by Business Leader magazine. The awards are presented annually to a select group of women who have made outstanding contributions to their professions, companies and the... - December 12, 2007 - BJAC