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Global Trade of Softwood Lumber in 2013 to Reach Its Highest Level in Five Years
With demand for lumber being in recovery mode in a number of countries in the world in 2013, global trade of both lumber and logs were on track to reach their highest levels since before the global financial crisis in 2008, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. The biggest increases in overseas lumber trade have been from Canada to China and from the Nordic countries to Japan. - January 22, 2014 - Wood Resources International LLC
Wood Fiber Costs for Hardwood Pulp Producers Have Fallen 17% in Two Years and in the 3Q/13, Were the Lowest They Have Been Since 2009
Wood fiber costs, which account for about 60% of the production costs when manufacturing pulp, have been in steady decline in many parts of the world for the past two years, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. In the 3Q/13, the Hardwood Fiber Price Index (HFPI) had fallen 17% since 2011, while the Softwood Fiber Price Index (SFPI) was down 10% over the same period. - January 22, 2014 - Wood Resources International LLC
Cary Nagdeman Elected President for The 4th Time - Spanish River Villas Homeowner Association
For an unprecedented fourth year in a row Cary Nagdeman has been elected and appointed as President to work for as a volunteer and help his Association. - January 22, 2014 - Cary M. Nagdeman, Broker
Jan. 25 is Grand Opening for Toll Brothers' Model Home in The Enclave at Mckay Shores
Toll Brothers is nearing completion on its one-of-a-kind, fully-decorated Bellvue model home at The Enclave at McKay Shores in Broomfield. The grand opening celebration will be Jan. 25 from noon to 3 p.m. - January 22, 2014 - Toll Brothers Colorado
USGPS LLC Announces the Sale of HomeInvestment.com
USGPS LLC has announced that the premium domain name Homeinvestment.com is for sale for $21,000. - January 20, 2014 - USGPS LLC
SyndicIT Unveils New BiAnnual Magazine for Multihousing and Commercial Real Estate IT Professionals
SyndicIT Services (SyndicIT) announced today the availability of the first edition of its Digital Property Operations Guide for 2014. This edition is available in an on-line interactive format and contains a built-in series of video presentations that augment its editorial content and are included... - January 16, 2014 - SyndicIT Services LLC
Luxe View Designs: the Artisan Within
At LVD, there is a passion for design and construction. With a team of experts they are able to bring dream homes to life. - January 15, 2014 - Luxe View Designs & Construction
Latest Statistics Show Home Staging is Helping Homes Sell Even Faster
The most recent statistics released by StagedHomes.com(R) show that 95 percent of homes Staged by an Accredited Staging Professional(R) (ASP(R)) sell on average in 11 days or less, while the average days on market for non-staged homes is 90 days. Time on market has been reduced from a previous study that showed ASP(R) Staged homes selling within 23 days. The newest StagedHomes.com(R) statistics also show that ASP(R) Staged homes sell for 17 percent more money than homes that are not staged. - January 11, 2014 - International Association of Home Staging Professional®
Cushman & Wakefield Negotiates the Sales of Promenade at Carillon in St. Petersburg, Fla.
Cushman & Wakefield’s Florida Multifamily Advisory Group announced today the sale of Promenade at Carillon in St. Petersburg, Fla., for a total of $45,800,000 on behalf of the seller, AREA Property Partners. The purchaser was TA Associates Realty. Executive Director Byron Moger and Senior... - January 10, 2014 - Cushman & Wakefield, Tampa Division
Free Analysis for Xcel Energy, Minnesota Power and Otter Tail Power Solar Rebate Program
If you're an Xcel Energy, Minnesota Power or Otter Tail Power customer you have a limited opportunity to benefit from a new Minnesota Solar rebate. Receive a no cost-no obligation solar/cost analysis. Jan 1, 2014 through Feb 28, 2014, you can apply for a new solar rebate program. Find out if it makes economic cents for your home/business. This service is provided by "The Centsible Energy Hour, MN's "makes cents" call in Energy talk show. Saturday 3-4 pm on AM 1280 WWTC. www.Centsiblemedia.com. - January 02, 2014 - Centsible Media
JordanBuilt Homes Begins Building in 3 New Communities
JordanBuilt Homes Now Building in Croasdaile Farm, Creekside at Olde Carpenter and The Reserve - December 22, 2013 - JordanBuilt Signature Homes
JordanBuilt Homes Wins Gold Parade and STARS Award
JordanBuilt Homes, Award-Winning North Carolina Home Builder - December 22, 2013 - JordanBuilt Signature Homes
Renova Renovation Expands Commercial & Multifamily Acquisition Advisory Teams to Meet Market Demand
Renova Renovation, a Dallas-based commercial and multifamily General Contractor announced today that it has expanded its Dallas and Austin-based acquisition and due diligence advisory teams to meet increased demand from clients in the region. A Renova spokesperson stated, “We continue to see... - December 13, 2013 - Renova Flooring
Lakefront Living Realty, LLC Survey Concludes Buyers Trending Towards Lifestyle Choices for Their Real Estate Home Search Criteria
Recent home buying data suggests that buyers are placing a strong emphasis on "how" they want to live their life and not just where. - December 10, 2013 - Lakefront Living International, LLC
Direct Response Real Estate Investor Websites Revolutionize Real Estate Investing
A real estate investing company that also develops real estate investor websites, www.RealEstateInvestorsWebsites.net , has rolled out more direct response designs for real estate investors to convert more website visitors to closed real estate deals. Real estate investors can now attract more leads to their websites, and convert most of them with minimal input leading to more closed deals using less time, money and effort. - December 09, 2013 - RealEstateInvestingWebSites.com
Emerald Homes Southwest Florida Opens Savona Bay for Sales on December 10th
Emerald Homes Southwest Florida is pleased to announce that Savona Bay is scheduled to open for sales on December 10, 2013. Located in South Fort Myers, this luxury gated waterfront community features 31 single-family homes ranging from 2,600 to over 4,300 square feet. This intimate community is... - December 08, 2013 - Emerald Homes
Clayton & Clayton Realtors, Inc. Announce Availability of New Jersey Oceanfront Rentals for Holiday Season
Bay Head, NJ Clayton & Clayton Realtors, Inc. have just announced that they have New Jersey Oceanfront rentals available for the holiday season. This is ideal for any individual or family that wants to stay in luxury New Jersey oceanfront rentals to celebrate the holidays or ring in the New... - December 08, 2013 - Clayton & Clayton
The Newman Group of Keller Williams Realty Focuses It's Superior Vision on Odenton Real Estate
Although the Newman Group has always lived and worked in Odenton, this is a new focus of professionalism and service designed specifically for the Odenton community, and its prospective neighbors. - December 07, 2013 - The Newman Group Real Estate
Cushman & Wakefield Negotiates the Sales of Courtney Trace and The Addison in Brandon, Florida
Cushman & Wakefield’s Florida Multifamily Advisory Group announced today the sale of a two-property portfolio consisting of Courtney Trace and The Addison in Brandon, FL for a total of $52,725,000 on behalf of seller ContraVest. The purchaser of both properties was B&M Development... - December 06, 2013 - Cushman & Wakefield, Tampa Division
Newman Village Steps Back in Time to Ring in Holiday Season with the Third Annual “It’s a Wonderful Life in Newman Village” Event on Dec. 6
Step back in time with Newman Village on Dec. 6 as the Frisco community celebrates the holiday season with the festive Third Annual “It’s a Wonderful Life in Newman Village” event, benefiting the Frisco Education Foundation. Holiday revelers will feel as if they’ve stepped... - December 05, 2013 - Darling Homes
Holiday Fun, Santa Claus and 10 Tons of Snow Descend on Austin Community on Dec. 8
Austin residents can ring in the holiday season with cupcakes, cocoa and 20,000 pounds of snow this holiday season at Crystal Falls in Leander. - December 05, 2013 - Taylor Morrison
Taylor Morrison Launches Popular Facebook Contest on Dec. 2
Online Contest Offers Prize Packages from Dec. 2 to Dec. 20 - December 03, 2013 - Taylor Morrison
George A Hayek and Roger Washburn with Island and Resort Realty, Have Been Awarded the Resort and Second-Home Property Specialist (RSPS) Certification
George A Hayek and Roger Washburn with Island and Resort Realty, a boutique real estate corporation with offices in Fort Lauderdale and Key West, have been awarded the Resort and Second-Home Property Specialist (RSPS) Certification. - November 28, 2013 - Island and Resort, Inc
Clayton & Clayton Realtors, Inc. Announce Newly Listed Mantoloking Rentals
Clayton & Clayton Realtors, Inc. have just announced newly listed Mantoloking rentals that are ideal for guests that are visiting or vacationing in the Bay head, New Jersey and surrounding area and require luxury accommodations for the duration of their stay. The newly listed Mantoloking... - November 27, 2013 - Clayton & Clayton
Darling Homes Invites Houston Residents to Visit Santa Claus at Barrington Kingwood on Dec. 1
Barrington Kingwood is kicking off the month of December with a visit from Santa Claus on Dec. 1 and Darling Homes is inviting Houston residents to be a part of the activities. Houston area children can pose with Santa from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 1, at the Barrington Kingwood Manor House and... - November 26, 2013 - Darling Homes
Darling Homes Invites Houston Residents to Cypress Creek Lakes to Visit with Santa Claus
Visit with Santa at Festive Dec. 8 Holiday Event and Donate Holiday Gifts to Star of Hope - November 26, 2013 - Darling Homes
Taylor Morrison Giving Houston Homebuyers a Connected Holiday with New Interactive Home Promotion
Taylor Morrison is giving homebuyers a gift this holiday season with the Houston homebuilder’s “All Wrapped Up!” connected living promotion. Purchase a new Taylor Morrison built-to-order home in select communities by Dec. 31 and the homebuilder will include additional Interactive... - November 26, 2013 - Taylor Morrison
Denver’s Newest 55+ Community, Skyestone, Announces the Addition of a Community Host
Skyestone, Denver’s newest 55+ community, has announced the hiring of its host for the new Broomfield neighborhood. McKenzie Navarro will manage the daily activities for residents at the Broomfield community. Navarro will be responsible for programming and daily events at the... - November 26, 2013 - Taylor Morrison
Bellvue Model Homes Nears Completion in The Enclave at McKay Shores
Toll Brothers is nearing completion on its one-of-a-kind, fully-decorated Bellvue model home at The Enclave at McKay Shores in Broomfield. The grand opening celebration is Jan. 25 buy home buyers can stop by now for a preview of the model. - November 23, 2013 - Toll Brothers Colorado
Eileen Oldroyd from Oldroyd Realty Receives 2013 EverGreen Award
The National Association of REALTORS's Green REsource Council awarded Eileen Oldroyd the elite EverGreen Award. Five professionals in the nation were given this highly distinguished award, of those only three were REALTORS. - November 21, 2013 - Oldroyd Realty, Inc
Beazer Homes Relies on Bayer, Wins ENERGY STAR Leadership in Housing award
The Houston Division of Beazer Homes USA, Inc. specifies spray polyurethane foam (SPF) insulation from Bayer MaterialScience LLC on every new home built in Houston. For their commitment to energy efficiency, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded Beazer a 2013 ENERGY STAR® Leadership in Housing Award. - November 21, 2013 - Covestro LLC
Irene Medina - South Florida Short Sale Specialist Launches a New Short Sale Tool for South Florida, Broward County and Palm Beaches
Irene Medina, is a Short Sale Specialist. She just launched a new website with short sale info, short sale reports & a home value calculator to help South Florida, Broward County and Palm Beach County home owners to find out if a short sale is the right decision for them. - November 20, 2013 - The Medina Real Estate Group
Toll Brothers' The Highlands at Parker Introduces New Ranch Model
Families who want to build their dream home in Toll Brothers’ The Highlands at Parker now have a sixth choice in floor plans—the expansive Gunnison ranch. Six months ago, Toll Brothers opened its sales office for The Highlands at Parker in the established Idyllwilde community, south of... - November 16, 2013 - Toll Brothers Colorado
New Life for Superstition Commons in Apache Junction
Superstition Commons are hosting a Grand Opening for a new 56 town home community in Apache Junction. - November 15, 2013 - Superstition Commons, LLC
Strong Interest in DUO Residences in Run-Up to Launch in Singapore
There is strong interest in Duo Residences in the run-up to its launch in Singapore. DUO Residences is the residential part of DUO which comprises two towers, one featuring premium residences while the other offers office spaces, a hotel and a unique retail gallery. - November 15, 2013 - DUO Residences
Emily Goodman, CPM®, ARM®, CAPS Honored with Professional Achievement Award
The Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM®) recently honored Emily Goodman CPM, ARM, CAPS with its “Professional Achievement” Award. The award recognizes individuals who have earned an IREM-conferred credential who have continued on with their professional development activities... - November 14, 2013 - Core Realty Holdings Management
The Grogan Group Launches TheGroganGroup.com, a New Way to Serve Arlington Real Estate Needs
The Grogan Group launched its new website, www.TheGroganGroup.com. The new website serves as a hub for all things Grogan Group. It links to pages for North Texas property search, featured property listings, a free home value report and much more. It will be a one-stop shop for anyone looking to buy or sell a home in Arlington, Dallas, Fort Worth or the surrounding markets. - November 14, 2013 - The Grogan Group
Former Providence Property Management CEO Trent Corbin Joins Lodestone Real Estate
Lodestone Real Estate is pleased to announce that Trent Corbin has joined the organization as its Luxury Home Specialist. Lodestone Real Estate works with Charlotte-area residents pursuing the sale or acquisition of real estate. The firm specializes in uptown Charlotte and surrounding... - November 13, 2013 - Lodestone Real Estate
New Taylor Morrison Collection of Homes Debuts at Reserve at Norterra in North Phoenix
Arizona home buyers looking for a community that provides beautiful homes, luxury amenities and convenient access to shopping and dining, will need to look no further than The Reserve in Fireside at Norterra by Taylor Morrison. - November 13, 2013 - Taylor Morrison
Darling Homes Expands Its Presence in The Woodlands
Darling Homes is breaking ground on models for two new collections of homes at The Woodlands, sure to fit the lifestyle of Texas home buyers. Now pre-selling and located in The Village of Creekside Park, Wooded Overlook features a variety of single and two-story floor plans ranging from... - November 13, 2013 - Darling Homes
Darling Homes’ Star Creek in Allen Welcomes Fall with Final Phase of Homes
Allen homebuyers can find their fall inspiration at Star Creek, a master-planned community that provides beautiful Darling Homes and desirable amenities, within eight miles of three malls and more than 100 dining destinations. - November 13, 2013 - Darling Homes
Taylor Morrison Denver Announces Pre-Sales at Long Awaited Castle Pines Village Community
Taylor Morrison Denver is now pre-selling homes in the master-planned golf community of Castle Pines Village, offering scenic views, sought-after amenities and a wide range of floor plans. - November 13, 2013 - Taylor Morrison
29th Street Capital Acquires 23-Unit Property in Prime Oakland Neighborhood
29th Street Capital has closed on an off market opportunity to acquire a 23-unit property in a very desirable neighborhood in Oakland, CA. Located less than 2 blocks from the Highland Hospital, the main trauma center for downtown Oakland, the area is benefiting from a changing demographic of new... - November 13, 2013 - 29th Street Capital
Santa Fe Exclusives Streamlines Client Experience with Introduction of Online Document System
Santa Fe luxury home broker takes steps to improve efficiency. - November 11, 2013 - Santa Fe Exclusives
Historic Brick Cape Just Listed with The Justice Barton Group
The Justice Barton Realty Group is a top rated real estate team operating throughout the Richmond, Virginia area under the umbrella of Keller Williams®. Their team is comprised of two veteran agents and company owners, JoanElaine Justice and Erin Barton. During 2013, they have grown to include... - November 10, 2013 - The Justice Barton Realty Group
U.S. Recession Leads to Rental Boom! New Micro Documentary: Renter Nation Just Released by FutureMoneyTrends.com
Renter Nation: How America's Depression is becoming a Rental Boom. - November 08, 2013 - Future Money Trends LLC
ServiceMaster Announces Phoenix Franchise Owner as Honorary Starter for ServiceMaster 200
As recognition for ServiceMaster franchise owner Jeff Jackson’s dedication to the Phoenix area, ServiceMaster Clean and ServiceMaster Restore have appointed him as the honorary starter for Saturday’s ServiceMaster 200 at Phoenix International Raceway. The local franchise owner will wave... - November 07, 2013 - ServiceMaster All Care Restoration
Kraemer Land Company and Planet Home Living Acquire Eagle Rock Parcel to Develop Unique, 15-Home Small Lot Ordinance Project
Kraemer Land Company and Planet Home Living, announce their purchase of a parcel entitled for 15 single-family, small-lot homes in the Eagle Rock submarket of Los Angeles. The approved plans for the development, called PR15M, comply with the City of Los Angeles Small Lot Ordinance, which classifies the structures as single-family detached homes; qualifying residents for preferred financing and protection against Home Owners Association dues. Prices are expected to start in the mid $550,000’s. - November 07, 2013 - Kraemer Land Company
Kraemer Land Company Acquires 9 Acres to Develop Semi-Custom Homes in Del Mar, CA
Kraemer Land Company, a Southern California-based integrated real estate firm, announced its purchase of The Enclave at Del Mar Mesa, a 9.06-acre parcel in San Diego County’s Del Mar Mesa Specific Plan with an approved tentative tract map to build. The property was acquired from The Ernest D. Silberger Trust for approximately $4.4 million and is mapped for nine semi-custom home sites, with east and west views toward the Pacific Ocean. Prices are projected to start at $1.9 million. - November 07, 2013 - Kraemer Land Company
Holiday Market at Riverstone: a Perfect Time to Visit Darling Homes’ New Avalon at Riverstone Collection
Riverstone is hosting its annual Holiday Market on Nov. 7 and Houston home builder Darling Homes is inviting local families to visit the festive event before touring its latest community in the sought-after master-planned neighborhood. One-of-a-kind shopping, signature cocktails, music, food and... - November 06, 2013 - Darling Homes