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Floyd McMillin, Honest Kansas Builder Starts Floyd McMillin Construction Blog
Honest and experienced builder Floyd McMillin from McMillin Construction Custom Homes, Inc, has started a new construction industry blog called the Floyd McMillin Construction Blog that provides a forum for companies in the building industry to share tips of the trade. The founder of the Floyd... - August 15, 2012 - McMillin Construction Custom Homes, Inc.
Lennar's Multi-Generational Home a Success in Arizona
The national home builder created a home within a home, affording privacy yet affordability for multiple adult generations living under one roof. Lennar has sold more than 100 such homes in six months in Arizona alone. - August 15, 2012 - Lennar, Arizona
Jeff Lindsey Communities Unveils Four New Neighborhoods and Responds to Housing Market Uptick
Jeff Lindsey Communities (JLC) answers Georgia’s dwindling home inventory supply by unveiling four new communities southwest of Atlanta. - August 13, 2012 - Jeff Lindsey Communities
They Did It Again: Beasley & Henley Interior Design Wins Aurora Awards
They did it again. Award winning design firm, Beasley & Henley Interior Design, chalked up 5 more interiors awards at the 33rd annual Aurora Awards gala at the South East Builders Conference on July 29, 2012. The Aurora Awards recognize excellence in interior design, interior detailing, custom... - August 11, 2012 - Beasley & Henley Interior Design
Todd Usher Attends "Building Science Summer Camp"
Todd Usher, President/CEO of Addison Homes -- a custom builder in Greenville, SC, that builds 100% of its properties to rigorous environmental standards -- attended the invitation-only Westford Symposium, aka “Building Science Summer Camp.” This annual event, an industry highlight, offers a look at the latest research and information in building science. - August 11, 2012 - Addison Homes
Radon Testing Now Available from Spectrum Inspection Group
Spectrum Inspection Group's suite of services continues to expand for Ohio's residential and commercial customers. - August 09, 2012 - Spectrum Inspection Group
Royal Oaks Building Group Hires Wendi L. Allen as Warranty Coordinator
North Carolina Homebuilder Welcomes Addition of Experienced Warranty Expert. - August 09, 2012 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Exclusive Infrared Thermal Imaging Home Inspection Used by Atlanta’s Keystone Property Inspections
Keystone Property Inspections uses an exclusive Infrared Thermal Imaging Home scan service in Atlanta, capable of finding out all the hidden and potential damages in the home that’s not possible with regular inspections - August 07, 2012 - Keystone Property Inspections
Consumer be Wary Series: Searching for New Homes Online Fraught with Hidden Risks
Mountain Trust Realty and Mountain Trust Mortgage Announce They Have Launched a Consumer Awareness Campaign Regarding Use and Accuracy of Real Estate Search Internet Sites - August 05, 2012 - Mountain Trust Realty
Informer Books Announces the Publication of "Pattaya Property and Thailand’s Real Estate" by Nick Pendrell
Informer Books today announced the release of Pattaya Property and Thailand’s Real Estate – How to Buy Thai Condominiums, Apartments, Homes & Villas, by Nick Pendrell. The only book published to date specifically about the property market in Pattaya, Thailand, the book is written... - August 03, 2012 - Informer Books
Royal Oaks Building Group Hires Melissa Venia Wickstrom as Accounts Payable Specialist
North Carolina Homebuilder Welcomes Addition tTo Accounting Department with Six Years of Industry Experience. - August 02, 2012 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
zIngenuity Provides Comprehensive Analysis on Mortgage Insurance Industry in Latest Report
zIngenuity, a premier mortgage consulting firm providing strategic advisory services to mortgage lenders and servicers, announced the availability of the July 2012 edition of zInsights, an analytical report on the mortgage insurance (MI) industry. Through zInsights, zIngenuity provides periodic... - August 01, 2012 - zIngenuity, Inc.
Miles & Smith Real Estate Group Exceeds 2011 Sales, Louisville Housing Market Looking Up
In a show of economic and housing recovery in Louisville, combined with an outstanding marketing strategy, The Miles & Smith Real Estate Group eclipses their 2011 total year sales eight months into 2012. - July 31, 2012 - The Miles and Smith Real Estate Group
Cognitive Options Group Expands Mortgage Compliance Services to Credit Unions
Cognitive Options Group, a national consulting firm specializing in mortgage compliance and loan due diligence reviews, announced it is now providing the firm’s operational advisory services to credit unions engaged in mortgage banking. As the industry continues to see historic low rates,... - July 25, 2012 - Cognitive Options Group, LLC
Royal Oaks Building Group Hires Zach Woody as Project Manager
Local Homebuilder Welcomes Project Manager to Oversee Lexington Plantation Community in Cameron, N.C. - July 21, 2012 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
New Marketing Tools in Real Estate Investor Websites Revolutionize Real Estate Investing
A real estate investing firm that also develops real estate investor websites, www.RealEstateInvestorsWebsites.net , has released more marketing tools integrated into the websites. Real estate investors can now attract more leads, follow up with them automatically and convert them to closed deals. - July 16, 2012 - RealEstateInvestingWebSites.com
Steven Martonffy, Licensed Real Estate Agent, Announces the Launch of His Website and Monthly Blog
Steven Martonffy is a Licensed Real Estate Agent and new member of The Keyes Company family, who combines his expertise in the most current, state-of-the-art technology in the Real Estate field with his extensive familiarity and intimate knowledge of local markets, neighborhoods, community services and special points of interest, to serve the South Florida community. - July 15, 2012 - Steven Martonffy - Realtor
Operation: Coming Home Names Recipient of Fourth Hero Home
U.S. Marine Lance Corporal Richie Chavez and Family Honored with Surprise Announcement. - July 14, 2012 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Royal Oaks Building Group Hires Derek Ramsey as Project Manager
Local Homebuilder Welcomes Project Manager with More Than 11 Years of Industry Experience. - July 12, 2012 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Green Home Energy Advisors Launches New Web Site - Greenhomeenergyadvisors.com
Green Home Energy Advisors was founded with a mission to provide independent and unbiased advice to clients on how to reduce their energy costs by improving their homes sustainability and durability. Also guide homeowners and builders through the Energy Star and LEED certification process. - July 10, 2012 - Green Home Energy Advisors
Design Camp Announces Adam Japko, Senior Vice President of NCI and President of Design Sherpa and NCI Publications to Speak at Austin, TX as a Camp Counselor
Design Camp is a two-day seminar instructed by celebrity interior designers Lori Dennis and Kelli Ellis, with special guests segments led by local and national industry experts in niche fields, including Adam Japko. - July 06, 2012 - Kelli Ellis Interiors, Inc.
Sales Begin at Dodson Square Townhomes
Sales are underway at Dodson Square—Shodeen Residential’s latest community exclusively featuring five upscale townhomes located in the heart of Geneva. With a coveted downtown location coupled with quality features, the developer expects them to sell out quickly. Shodeen anticipates... - July 01, 2012 - Shodeen Homes
Beasley & Henley Interior Design Opens Office in Naples, Florida
Renowned interior design firm Beasley & Henley Interior Design, is pleased to announce the opening of its new studio location in Naples at 2241 Tamiami Trail East near 5th Avenue. Beasley & Henley will be close to Southwest Florida’s renowned architects and builders, as well as industry vendors close at its new location. - June 29, 2012 - Beasley & Henley Interior Design
Taylor Morrison Arizona’s Trovita Estates Offers a Phoenix New Home Community Like No Other
Taylor Morrison has captured the essence of Valley living in one of its latest communities, Trovita Estates in Mesa, a community that draws on its past history to provide a generous and thoughtful environment that offers its residents a glimpse into the past while promising a bright... - June 29, 2012 - Taylor Morrison
Training Workshops for Summer 2012 in the Eagle Ford Shale Offered in San Antonio, Texas
American Right of Way Academy announced today that Summer Workshops are needed to keep up with the demands of the oil & gas companies currently drilling near San Antonio Texas, ARWA will hold two Eagle Ford Shale Training Workshops on Saturday, July 14th, 2012 at the Crowne Plaza San Antonio Airport Hotel. - June 26, 2012 - American Right of Way Associates
Real Estate Investing Revolutionized by New Real Estate Investor Website Designs and Features
A real estate investing company and real estate investor website development firm, www.RealEstateInvestorsWebsites.net has released more designs for their websites and added more interactive features to convert more visitors to closed deals. Real estate investors now have more designs to choose from, and websites that attract more visitors, and automatically convert them to closed deals. - June 26, 2012 - RealEstateInvestingWebSites.com
Addison Homes a Finalist in "America’s Best Builder" Contest
Addison Homes, a residential construction company that specializes in 'green' building and energy-smart homes, was a finalist in BUILDER magazine's 'America's Best Builder' contest. - June 24, 2012 - Addison Homes
Cleaning Institute of Australia: The New Mobile Vigilante & Challenges Facing Commercial Cleaning Services Today
In an age where we have been so concerned about the effects of a "Big Brother" society watching us on every street corner, we didn’t ever think that it would actually be us that became an army of "little brothers," filming and snapping away at everyone and everything thing... - June 21, 2012 - Cleaning Institute of Australia
CashForHousesinCT.com Has Relocated Their Corporate Office to Plainville, CT
CashForHousesinCT.com, a real estate investment firm that buys houses for cash, has relocated their corporate offices to Plainville, CT. - June 15, 2012 - CashForHousesInCT.com
HomeShikari, a TTK Service, Launches the Smart Living Movement
HomeShikari.com's recent addition to its kitty, is an interactive platform that makes online search for homes transparent. It also helps home-owners showcase their properties to the right target audience thereby making the entire process trustworthy. - June 14, 2012 - HomeShikari
TTK Services Launches HomeShikari in Bangalore
TTK Services, an established member of the $450 million TTK Group of Companies and a pioneer at providing technology enabled services to the global community, today announced the launch of its new division, HomeShikari. - June 14, 2012 - HomeShikari
Addison Homes Highlighted in Habitat Building Guide
A partnership between Greenville-based Addison Homes and Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County is highlighted as a successful example for Habitat affiliates across the country who are interested in sustainable housing. - June 13, 2012 - Addison Homes
Veteran Naperville, Il Builder Meets Needs of Local Infill Market Providing "Right Sized" Homes
Today, 36 years after he first began building in and around his favorite town, Carr Building and Development continues to make news in Naperville building for empty-nester buyers seeking “right sized” homes in the neighborhood they love; where they can walk to shopping, cultural and dining opportunities. - June 09, 2012 - Carr Building and Development
Door and Window Company in Long Island Hires Web Marketing Pro to Better Serve Area Clients
Home windows, doors, and siding repair business John Kat Windows and Doors has recently partnered with Prospect Genius, a local online advertising company. - June 09, 2012 - John Kat Windows and Doors
Open House: Exclusive Island Home for Purchase in Oakland County, MI. One Acre Private Island Featuring Modern Irving Tobocman Home.
Skyward Real Estate is holding an open house event on Saturday June 16, 2012 at 6579 Longworth Drive. Waterford, MI 48329 from 6pm-1am. The evening will feature cocktails, entertainment, food and a meet and greet with the architect, Irving Tobocman. - June 08, 2012 - Skyward Real Estate LLC
i-lighting™ Expands National Customer Base & Doubles Sales for Second Consecutive Year
New LED Lighting Systems Provide Cost-effective, Reliable and Simple-to-Install Alternatives for Increasing Exterior Home & Interior Stair Safety & Visibility - June 06, 2012 - iLighting
Training Classes Offered in the Eagle Ford Shale Offered in San Antonio, Texas
American Right of Way Academy announced today that Summer Workshops are needed to keep up with the demands of the oil & gas companies currently drilling near San Antonio Texas, ARWA will hold two Eagle Ford Shale Training Workshops on Saturday, July 14th, 2012 at the Crowne Plaza San Antonio Airport Hotel. - June 05, 2012 - American Right of Way Associates
Builders and Home Owners Alike Save 5% Through June Just in Time for Spring/Summer Jobs
Contractors and builders have ordered from Mutual Screw & Supply for decades, but now consumers are going where the pros go and shopping www.mutualscrew.com for its massive variety of fasteners. With spring building underway and round-the-house fix-ups in full swing, now is the time to stock... - June 05, 2012 - Mutual Screw & Supply Inc
Global Trade of Lumber Up 25 Percent the Past Two Years, with Signs of Better Times Ahead for the Lumber Industry
International trade of softwood lumber increased in 2011 after two years of decline. Imports were up to China, Japan, Spain and South Korea while they fell in the US, the UK, France and Egypt. In Europe, lumber prices might have bottomed and could start increasing if additional supply doesl not outpace higher demand. - June 02, 2012 - Wood Resources International LLC
Using Social Media to Sell a House
Home Owners Are Using Social Media to Sell Their Property in Abbotsford, Melbourne, Australia. - June 02, 2012 - Gihon Media
Denton Roofing Contractors at DCT Roofing Solutions Remind Texans That Storm Season is Picking Up: Be Aware of Fraudulent Roofing Companies
Denton roofing company, DCT Roofing Solutions is reminding Texans that storm season is picking up and that any weatherproofing or repairs should be performed, to prevent further damages, when nature’s elements are at their worst. The company is also warning Denton residents that there have... - June 02, 2012 - DCT Roofing Solutions
Williamsburg Homes Sweeps All Categories at Home Builders Association of Maryland MAX Awards
Williamsburg Homes continues its “Maryland’s Award Winning Builder” winning streak by sweeping all major categories at the MAX 2011 Awards held at Martins West, on Thursday, May 17th. Receiving a total of six honors at the MAX 2011 Maryland Awards of Excellence adds to Williamsburg’s incredible run as “Maryland’s Award Winning Builder” having received First Place honors for the 28th consecutive year – an achievement unmatched among Maryland builders. - May 31, 2012 - Williamsburg Homes
Jeff Benton Homes Recognized Among the Nation’s Best in the Building Industry for Their Commitment to Customer Service
Jeff Benton Homes, a leading homebuilder in Huntsville, Alabama has been awarded a 2012 Guildmaster Award for exceptional customer satisfaction. GuildQuality, an independent customer satisfaction surveying company, has powered the Guildmaster Awards since 2005 to celebrate service excellence in the... - May 30, 2012 - Jeff Benton Homes
Builders and Designers Woo Clients with Innovative Ideas
Builders may be cutting back on square footage to make homes more affordable, but designers are making sure that what they lose in size, they make up for in innovation. Defining Purpose for the Stop and Drop An interesting floor plan design is the so-called “Stop and Drop.” In the... - May 26, 2012 - Beasley & Henley Interior Design
Investment Builders Inc. to Build New Resort-Style Apartments
West El Paso will welcome new gated multifamily community. - May 26, 2012 - Investment Builders, Inc.
Learn How to Buy and/or Remodel Your Home Using the NEU Homes One-Step Solution
NEU Homes offers a virtual one-stop shop for both prospective home buyers and current homeowners wanting to renovate their properties. - May 25, 2012 - NEU Homes
Local Agent Provides Free Government Program Eligibility Surveys to Middle Tennessee Homeowners Facing Financial Hardships
Website presents information and answers questions on homeowner eligibility with new foreclosure avoidance resource. - May 24, 2012 - Prudential Woodmont Realty
Addison Homes Joins Best Practices Research Alliance®
Addison Homes, a residential builder in Greenville, SC, fosters innovation in high-performance construction and energy-efficient homes. - May 22, 2012 - Addison Homes
Michael K. Ferris, CEO of Valet Waste, Named to Distinguished Judging Panel
Ernst & Young announced that Michael Ferris, CEO, was selected to serve on the distinguished judging panel for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2012 Florida Award. Mr. Ferris will align with several prominent executives such as Mindy Grossman, CEO of HSN, Inc., Thomas A. - May 21, 2012 - Valet Waste
F. Bud Palmieri Joins Valore Group | Palm Beach Real Estate
Valore Group Palm Beach Real Estate Strengthens It’s Foothold in Palm Beach - May 19, 2012 - Valore Group | Palm Beach Real Estate