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i-lighting™ Named Governor’s Cup Grant Award Winner in Inaugural InvestMaryland Challenge
$100,000 Award Provided to Designer & Manufacturer of Easy-to-Install, Cost-effective & Energy-smart Easy Plug™ Stair & Outdoor Lighting Solutions. - May 02, 2013 - iLighting
Real Estate Veteran Joins Darling Homes as Houston Division President
Longtime real estate professional Amy Haywood-Rino has been named as the Houston division president for Darling Homes, the company announced today. Haywood-Rino joins the Darling team from Taylor Morrison’s Houston division, where she spent 8 years as vice president of sales and marketing... - May 01, 2013 - Darling Homes
Taylor Morrison Houston Extends Popular Interactive Home Free Upgrade Offer
From now until May 31, home buyers who choose a Taylor Morrison home with Interactive Home system will also receive three free upgrades - a Prestige thermostat with interview-based programming, a smart device charging station and an exterior coach light that can be controlled by the Interactive Home system. - May 01, 2013 - Taylor Morrison
Taylor Morrison Unveils New Homes in Houston with Cypress Creek Lakes
Community Offers Spacious Homes, Access to Cy-Fair ISD Schools and Plenty of Amenities - May 01, 2013 - Taylor Morrison
New Grande Collection from Taylor Morrison Debuts at Mar Bella in League City
Taylor Morrison Houston has debuted its new Grande collection of homes at Mar Bella in League City. The Grande collection of homes from Taylor Morrison features floor plans from 3,288 to 5,084 square feet on 70-foot home sites starting from the $290,000s. The Brantley model at Mar Bella showcases... - May 01, 2013 - Taylor Morrison
Taylor Morrison Houston Hires New Vice President of Construction
Taylor Morrison's Houston division announced today that Tom Fichter has joined the Houston home builders as the vice president of construction. Fichter will oversee all aspects of construction operations for Taylor Morrison, which is currently building in 28 communities in the Houston... - May 01, 2013 - Taylor Morrison
Southern California Home Buyers Can Count on More Taylor Morrison Communities This Summer
The southern California home builder is preparing for a June grand opening for its latest community, Quinterra at Portola Springs in Irvine. The luxury and convenience of Quinterra is evident in the spacious floor plans, which will feature up to five bedrooms and 3.5 baths while offering the backdrop of one of the most prestigious sections of Irvine Ranch. - May 01, 2013 - Taylor Morrison
Dramatic Design of Chateau-Themed Luxury Home Grabs Attention
Interior designers, homebuilders, and residents in the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky region, have become intrigued by the spectacular new 15,950 square foot luxury mansion nearing completion in Edgewood, Kentucky. The lavish home, which has been nicknamed the "Kentucky Mansion" by the local community, will be complete in time for the Northern Kentucky Cavalcade of Homes during the first three weekends of May (presented by the Homebuilders Association of Northern Kentucky). - April 30, 2013 - Dwellings - Cincinnati Interior Design
Denver Real Estate Agents Can Drive a New Mercedes Benz Home Thanks to Taylor Morrison "Keys to Success" Giveaway
One lucky Denver real estate agent who sells a Taylor Morrison home this year will win the use of a brand new Mercedes-Benz for three years from Mercedes-Benz of Littleton. - April 30, 2013 - Taylor Morrison
T.J. Flynn Announces Name Change to Flynnspections LLC
Veteran Central Florida Development Manager, T.J. Flynn (sole proprietor since 1998), has moved to Brevard County, and changed the name and business structure of the company reflecting the return of Home Inspections to the menu of services offered. Flynnspections LLC is the new company owned by T.J. - April 27, 2013 - Flynnspections LLC
SMART-BIT® Deck Screw Depth Setter from Starborn Industries Delivers Perfectly Set Screws Every Time
New Adjustable Tool is Designed Specifically to Ensure Ideal Fastening Depths in All Types of Decking, Drywall & General Building Applications. - April 27, 2013 - Starborn Industries
Waikiki Residents File Appeal Against Department of Planning and Permitting Decision for Ritz Carlton Tower, PACREP LLC
Waikiki Residents Together with the Waikiki Area Residents Association Assert that the Decision Allegedly Fails to Meet Waikiki Special District Guidelines. - April 25, 2013 - 2121kuhiotower.com
Taylor Morrison Arizona Unveils New Scottsdale and Cave Creek Communities with Special Spanish and Italian Wine Tasting Event
Lone Mountain and Mirabel Village Communities Debut with a Special Wine Tasting Grand Opening on April 27. - April 18, 2013 - Taylor Morrison
New Home Collection by Taylor Morrison Arizona Brings More Than 30 Floor Plans to Adora Trails in Gilbert
New Home Pre-Sales Begin at Gilbert Master Planned Community on April 20. - April 18, 2013 - Taylor Morrison
Final Phase of Homes Starts for Taylor Morrison at Morrison Ranch with the Introduction of New Landmark Collection at Elliot Groves
New Home Pre-Sales Begin at Gilbert Master Planned Community on April 20. - April 18, 2013 - Taylor Morrison
Taylor Morrison Arizona Unveils First Chandler Community in Years
Maplewood Court Opens for Pre-Sales April 20 in One of Chandler’s Best Neighborhoods. - April 18, 2013 - Taylor Morrison
Brooklyn Residents Poisoned by Toxic Mold Growth from Hurricane Sandy Flood Waters?
Brooklyn Residents Have Recently Been Reported to be Suffering from Allergies, Asthma, and Possibly Emphysema Caused by Toxic Mold Growth from Hurricane Sandy Flood Waters According to a Brooklyn Mold Inspection and Mold Removal Company in NYC. - April 16, 2013 - Five Boro Mold Specialist
PropertyShark.com Launches Mobile Friendly Property Reports
PropertyShark.com, the premier real estate research site, today officially announced the launch of mobile friendly property reports. Property reports will easily adapt to any mobile device allowing people to see all the property details in a user friendly format. “One of the most requested... - April 16, 2013 - PropertyShark.com
$20M Stands as Largest Condo Sale at The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort and Residences in South Florida
Patricia Maurer holds the record for largest single transaction at the St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort and Residences, in Bal Harbour, Florida. At $20 million, she closed a deal at The St. Regis that remains unsurpassed in more than a year. Maurer holds her first place position while specializing in... - April 16, 2013 - Patricia Maurer, PA
Cort Schneider Named 2012 Realtor Associate of the Year
Cort Schneider, of SCHNEIDER Real Estate, has been awarded the prestigious title of 2012 Realtor Associate of the Year by the Saint Charles County Association of Realtors. - April 16, 2013 - SCHNEIDER Real Estate
Rob Flitton, "The Closer," Top REALTOR in Las Vegas Hires Excellent REALTOR
Lisa Buzelli, a highly competent and qualified REALTOR has joined forces with Rob Flitton, "The Closer," a top REALTOR in Las Vegas - this offers Las Vegas real estate buyers and sellers a tremendously powerful opportunity. - April 15, 2013 - Rob Flitton LLC
High-End Deck Building Demands the Strength of Face Fastening for Reliable, Long-Term Results
Alain Bagagem began learning his craft as an eight-year-old working with his father to build and renovate homes throughout New Jersey. More than 20 years later, Alain Bagagem Contracting, Inc. of Wall Township, NJ is responsible for building everything from 3,500 sq. ft. luxury estates to high-end... - April 13, 2013 - Starborn Industries
Shryock Realty Announces the Launch of Rivermont Apartments
Overland Park, KS based Shryock Realty Company has just announced that accommodations within their Rivermont Apartments building are now available. Rivermont Apartments is conveniently located to the north of downtown Kansas City, MO and within Riverside MO. Residents choosing accommodations within... - April 13, 2013 - Shryock Realty Company
American West Homes Celebrates Two Grand Openings
American West Homes is celebrating two grand openings in Highlands Ranch located in Las Vegas, Nevada. The two new communities range from 1,798 to 3,990 square feet with up to 5 bedrooms. - April 11, 2013 - American West Homes
Colleagues In Law's Innovative Service Saves Homes
Colleagues in Law, a California firm providing client-focused interdisciplinary services has become the Nation’s top secret to the long battle against Mortgage Lending. As the situation of homeowners nationally has worsened and stories of Lender/Servicer neglect have increased, the Advocacy... - April 05, 2013 - Colleagues in Law
Dave Doran Named Top Agent for Q1 2013 by EXIT Realty Metro, Minneapolis
Leading EXIT Agent, Dave Doran received outstanding honors as the top Agent for EXIT Realty Metro for the first quarter of 2013. - April 04, 2013 - EXIT Realty Metro
Sawlog Prices in North and Central Europe Have Trended Downward the Past Two Years, While Prices in Eastern Europe Have Increased Slightly
Sawlog prices in Europe were generally lower in 2012 than in 2011 because of lower log demand from the sawmilling sector, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. Many sawmills on the continent have been forced to reduce production as a result of the weak lumber market. Log prices fell the most in the Nordic countries, while prices in Eastern Europe were steady or even slightly higher toward the end of 2012. - April 02, 2013 - Wood Resources International LLC
Unique Green Home First Completed Under Arlington’s Special Use Permit
Local homebuilder Arlington Designer Homes has just finished building one of the greenest houses in the county. This unique single-family home, located on the first pipestem lot to be developed in Arlington County under a new special use permit process, features a living green roof and an advanced... - April 02, 2013 - Arlington Designer Homes
Carpet Protection Film for Builders
CarpetWrap carpet protection film installed on construction sites worldwide. Designed to protect carpets during the construction process, CarpetWrap carpet protection has proven to save time and money for the construction industry. - March 29, 2013 - Surface Protection International
Omaha Janitorial Carpet Cleaning Services Has Lowered Carpet Cleaning Prices During the Month of April for Spring Cleaning
Now that spring is finally here and the snow has melted of he streets. Omaha Janitorial Carpet Cleaning Services is lowering there prices to welcome the spring cleaning season. - March 29, 2013 - Janitorial Carpet Cleaning
Carol Minghenelli Offering New Expert Services to Clients with Homes for Sale
Marlton, NJ based Realtor® Carol Minghenelli has just announced that she will be offering several new expert services to clients with homes for sale within the local region. Homeowners across Cherry Hill, Marlton and Voorhees looking to achieve the best price for their property will now have... - March 28, 2013 - Carol Minghenelli, Residential Sales
Taylor Morrison Debuts Pinterest-Inspired Home at New Houston Community
Inspired by the popular social media site, which allows users to find and “pin” their favorite photos, the Houston homebuilder decided to use their Camden model to display their favorite Pinterest home decorating pins. - March 26, 2013 - Taylor Morrison
Lumber Markets Improved Sharply in the US During 2012 and Early 2013; Prices Have Increased Over 60 Percent Since Late 2011
The lumber market in the US really took off in late 2012 and early 2013. Lumber prices in February were more than 60 percent higher than in late 2011. Increased lumber production has put upward pressure on sawlog prices and in the US Northwest, Douglas-fir sawlog prices reached a five-year high in the 4Q/12, according to the North American Wood Fiber Review. - March 23, 2013 - Wood Resources International LLC
Triangle’s Housing Market is Blooming for the Spring New Home Tour
The Home Builders Association of Raleigh-Wake County will feature 60 homes on tour for March 23-24. This free, self-guided tour will run for one weekend from 12 to 5 p.m. each day, and feature new neighborhoods and upcoming home design trends throughout the Triangle. The Spring New Home Tour is the Triangle’s spring Parade of Homes. To see any of the homes that will be featured that weekend, visit the tour website www.wakenewhometour.com, or www.hbawake.com. - March 23, 2013 - Home Builders Association of Raleigh-Wake Co.
Ram Board Floor Protection for Builders
A heavy duty reusable floor protection product designed to protect the floor during the building process is on the market. - March 22, 2013 - Surface Protection International
Ashton Woods Homes Raleigh Completes Model Home in Ramblewood Manors, New Midtown Neighborhood
Award-Winning New Home Private Builder-Developer Unveils Model Home in Ramblewood Manors at North Hills - March 22, 2013 - Ashton Woods
Titus Contracting LLC Hires New Construction Manager
Martin Wood brings over 15 years of construction experience to Titus Contracting. - March 20, 2013 - Titus Contracting
Tub Protector for Builders
Tub Protection designed to protect bathtubs from damage during construction is helping builders save time and money. - March 20, 2013 - Surface Protection International
Luxury Estate Realtor Levay Smith Announces New Full Service Brokerage in Palm Beach-Luxury Elite Properties
Luxury Estate Broker Levay Smith describes his company as a "one stop luxury real estate company specializing in luxury home sales around Palm Beach and its neighboring Inter coastal Waterways." - March 17, 2013 - Luxury Elite Properties
Exportation of Logs and Lumber from North America to China Fell by 17% in 2012, But a Turn-Around in Shipments is Expected in 2013
The demand for wood products in China fell in 2012, and as a consequence, exportation of logs and lumber from North America was down 17 percent from the previous year to 2.1 billion dollars, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. Despite this decline, timberland owners in the US and lumber companies in Canada have greatly benefited from China’s increased wood consumption the past five years. - March 16, 2013 - Wood Resources International LLC
Beasley & Henley Interior Design at the 28th Annual Palm Beach International Boat Show
Beasley & Henley Interior Design is invited to feature it’s designs at the 28th Annual Palm Beach International Boat Show from March 21 - 24, 2013. This show is one of the top five boat shows in the country - featuring more than $1.2 billion worth of boats. - March 15, 2013 - Beasley & Henley Interior Design
TopTenRealEstateDeals.com Home Sale News: Zsa Zsa, Budweiser & Abe Lincoln's Son
TopTenRealEstateDeals.com is a different kind of real estate website that focuses on both home sale news and entertainment. They cover home and condo sales data and trends, but also celebrity homes, beach homes, ski homes, golf homes, spectacular homes and a weekly Top 10 Hot Homes list. Their features have been covered by Time, CNBC, USA Today and many other major media. - March 14, 2013 - TopTenRealEstateDeals.com
The Crabtree Group – a One-Stop Shop for All Property Requirements
The Crabtree Group offers a full range of services to suit all residential property needs - March 14, 2013 - Crabtree Property Holdings
Jordanbuilt Homes Begins Building in 5 New Communities
JordanBuilt Homes Now Building in Briar Chapel, Traditions at Heritage Wake Forest, Savannah Oaks, Seville and Glen Laurel - March 12, 2013 - JordanBuilt Signature Homes
Denver Real Estate Agent Accurately Predicts Winning a New Mercedes Benz in Taylor Morrison’s “Keys to Success” Giveaway
Denver Homebuilder’s Popular Sales Promotion for Real Estate Agents is Back for Another Year - March 08, 2013 - Taylor Morrison
Taylor Morrison Denver Extends 50 Percent Off Popular Builder Options on New Denver Homes
Denver Homebuilder Aims to be Denver’s Technology Builder by Providing State-of-the-Art Convenience - While Also Offering 50 Percent Off Popular Builder Options - March 08, 2013 - Taylor Morrison
Taylor Morrison Arizona Offers Family Fun, Spring Training Baseball Tickets at March 9 Las Brisas Grand Opening in Goodyear
Tour all six of Taylor Morrison’s model homes at Las Brisas Discovery/Encore and Las Brisas Expedition to receive a ticket to the game. There is a limit of four tickets per family and the offer is only good while supplies last. - March 08, 2013 - Taylor Morrison
Perrone Construction Wins SRQ Magazines Home of the Year Competition
A Dutch West Indies style home wins this years coveted Home of the Year award. Built by Perrone Construction as an example of their Jewel Box line of homes at slightly less than 4,000 square feet the home is a stunning example of true to style architecture. - March 06, 2013 - Perrone Construction
Grayhawk Homes Named 2013 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year
Recognized as one of the country’s fastest growing and largest home builders and a Builder Magazine Top 100 recipient, Grayhawk Homes sets itself apart from other home builders by ensuring every home built has met the stringent guidelines required for ENERGY STAR certification. - March 06, 2013 - Grayhawk Homes, Inc.
Barrington IL Real Estate Firm Announces Buy Out, Acquires New Office
A local real estate firm has announced a buy out and expansion to better serve their growing clients of home buyers and home sellers. The Prudential office in downtown Barrington is now Prudential Visions Realty (www.besthomebrokers.com) and has acquired a real estate office in Spring Grove. - March 05, 2013 - Prudential Visions Realty