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The NuRock Companies Hires New Regional Maintenance Director
Robert Hoskins, Managing Principal at The NuRock Companies announced the hiring of Gene Santiago as Regional Maintenance Director. Mr. Santiago brings with him over 15 years of experience in the multifamily housing industry with experience in Leasing and Marketing, Property Management, Construction... - February 19, 2014 - NuRock Companies
Greenridge Realty Introduces New Video Marketing Initiatives
Greenridge Realty, the leading independent residential real estate broker in West Michigan, today launched a series of marketing innovations that utilize web-based video to showcase every home listed by Greenridge Realty. The programs are designed to increase exposure for properties on search... - February 16, 2014 - Greenridge Realty
Flagstaff Electrician Contractor Launches Information Portal on Electrical Repairs, Electrical Remodeling and Electrical Upgrades
Home Safe Electric today announced the launch of www.homesafeelectric.com as an information portal for Flagstaff metro homeowners to find information about Electrician and Electrical Repairs solutions. With articles being added almost every day and an online monthly newsletter of home improvement... - February 14, 2014 - Home Safe Electric
Airhart Construction Introduces the Modern Series
Three new designs are a direct result of buyer feedback. - February 13, 2014 - Airhart Construction
Addison Homes Wins Bridge Award for Green Building
Addison Homes -- a Greenville SC builder that specializes in new, custom green homes -- won the Southern Home & Garden Bridge Award for Green Building. Presented by the Home Builders Association of Greenville, the award honors Addison Homes as the best and brightest green builder in Upstate South Carolina. - February 13, 2014 - Addison Homes
Ron Carpenito's Haverhill Real Estate Team Has Just Sold Another Country Hollow Village Home in Haverhill MA
Over the past 10 years, Ron Carpenito has helped more people buy and sell their homes in Country Hollow Village in Haverhill than any other Realtor. - February 08, 2014 - Ron Carpenito, Realtor
KMW Interiors of Beverly Hills, CA Receives Best of Houzz 2014 Award
Annual Survey and Analysis of 16 Million Monthly Users Reveals Top-Rated Building, Remodeling and Design Professionals. - February 07, 2014 - KMW Interiors
Model Home Under Construction in The Highlands at Parker
Toll Brothers has taken its popular Bella floorplan and made it even better with an expanded gourmet kitchen. The model home is now under construction at The Highlands at Parker and is scheduled for completion this spring. “The home sites in this community have the highest elevations in... - February 07, 2014 - Toll Brothers Colorado
Main Line Real Estate Company Sage Realty Announces New Services
Wayne, PA-based Sage Realty LLC, one of the Main Line, Philadelphia Leading real estate companies, announced today that it will become a new type of buyers’ agency--one which accepts listings on Main Line homes for sale from a limited number of clients, past and present. “We have found... - February 06, 2014 - Sage Realty LLC
Introducing MKS Advanced™ LED Recessed Downlights by Sunlite® Highest Lumens & Lamp Life in Recessed LED Lighting
Sunlite is introducing the MKS Advanced LED series, a line of ultra-bright IC Rated recessed LED downlights for both residential and commercial spaces. The MKS Advance LEDs are a super efficient lighting line that achieves higher light output and true white color with low wattage consumption. - February 02, 2014 - Sunlite Manufacturing
Create Your Perfect Home with Limited-Time Incentives During Toll Brothers' National Sales Event Feb. 1-17
Toll Brothers, the nation’s leading builder of luxury homes, is offering home buyers the chance to personalize their dream home at dramatic savings during its National Sales Event. This event, which takes place from Feb. 1 to Feb. 17, will be offered in Toll Brothers’ luxury communities... - January 31, 2014 - Toll Brothers Colorado
The BSC Group Closes 2013 with Record Self-Storage Loan Production
The BSC Group, LLC, recently closed the books on another record year in 2013, closing 54 loans on 99 properties totaling $319,039,050. The BSC Group is a leading commercial real estate financing advisor and provider of debt and equity capital solutions that specializes in the self storage... - January 30, 2014 - The BSC Group, LLC
Terry Pyle Inviting Buyers for Affordable Pricing on Luxury Homes for Sale in Windsor Hills, FL
Leading Florida Sun Vacation Homes Realtor, Terry Pyle has recently invited buyers to review new properties available in Reunion, FL. Pyle is an expert on the Orlando real estate marketplace and has recently added properties in Windsor Hills to her suite of luxury vacation homes for sale in... - January 26, 2014 - Orlando Vacation Homes Realty
Model Home Under Construction in Toll Brothers' Newest Parker Community, The Hills at Parker
Anticipation is growing as construction is underway for the Yuma Farmhouse model home in Toll Brothers’ newest Parker community, The Hills at Parker. The Yuma design features the popular main-floor master bedroom suite. - January 25, 2014 - Toll Brothers Colorado
Resurgence of Condo Sales in 2014?
Experts see sharp turnaround in Tampa Bay real estate market this year. From all accounts, 2014 is shaping up to be a banner year for real estate in St. Petersburg. National real estate and housing market experts agree that housing prices will likely rise this year. Both the Kiplinger Report and... - January 24, 2014 - The Sage St. Pete
Zippy Shell Fox Valley Sponsors the Aurora Regional Chamber of Commerce’s Coffee and Connections Event
Zippy Shell Fox Valley sponsored Aurora Regional Chamber of Commerce’s bi-monthly Coffee and Connections networking event today at the Painter’s District Council No. 30 facility in Aurora, Illinois. “Being a new, family-owned and operated business in the Fox Valley brings its own... - January 23, 2014 - Zippy Shell Fox Valley
Jeff Slivka of New Day Underwriting Managers to Discuss New Contractor Professional Liability Trends at Annual AGC Conference
Jeff Slivka, chief operating officer and executive vice president at New Day Underwriting Managers LLC, a leading environmental and construction-related professional liability resource firm, is scheduled to join industry experts in a panel discussion on new trends in contractor professional... - January 22, 2014 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
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 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
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
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