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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

Tamara Cross is Presenting at California Mobilehome Park Seminar on 5/17/2012

Tamara Cross has been chosen to be the real estate attorney representative for the panel at the WMA's Seminar titled "Rule the Right Way." The rules and regulations of a manufactured home community are often the most frequently referred to, analyzed, and interpreted documents in the... - May 17, 2012 - The Cross Law Firm, APC

John Tym Builders: Helping to Recreate 100 Years of History at the Jersey Shore with Manasquan Premium Fasteners

Standing at the heart of one of New Jersey’s largest historic districts is the All Saints Episcopal Church, which first opened its doors in 1889 to accommodate Bay Head, N.J. residents. Over the past 120 years, the district, which now consists of more than 500 separate buildings, has gained... - May 17, 2012 - Manasquan

Vineyard Services Expands REO Offerings to Colorado

Top general contracting company uses new technology and additional hires to move into Colorado REO market. - May 17, 2012 - Vineyard Services

United-Bilt Homes Ranks No. 56 in BUILDER Magazine’s Annual Builder 100 Rankings for 2011

United-Bilt Homes (UBH) named among the nation’s top 100 builders in BUILDER Magazine’s Annual Builder 100 Rankings for 2011. UBH continues its move up the ranks despite the challenging economy. Learn more at http://www.ubh.com - May 16, 2012 - United-Bilt Homes, L.L.C.

Colonial Industries Helping People with One More Window Replacement Problem

Now that you have decided changing your windows is the right thing to do, What manufacturer is best for you? - May 11, 2012 - Colonial Industries of Orlando LLC

Junk Hauling Pros in Portland, OR, Reach out to Local Residents with Help of Online Marketing Firm

Home- and business owners in the Portland area will soon find it easier to get rid of junk, trash, and storm and construction debris on their property. - May 11, 2012 - PDX Junk Out

Growth Accelerates for Lasso CRM Home Builder Software in First Four Months of 2012 26 More Home Builders and Developers Choose Lasso Real Estate CRM Software

Lasso Data Systems, the recognized leader of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) solutions for the real estate home building industry, has announced that in just the first four months of 2012, twenty-six more homebuilders, developers and sales agencies selected Lasso’s CRM home builder... - May 11, 2012 - Lasso Data Systems

Roof-A-Cide Exhibits at the 2012 Florida Roofing Expo

Roof-A-Cide, US is pleased to announce that they will be attending the 2012 Florida Roofing & Sheet Metal Expo. The Florida Roofing & Sheet Metal Expo is the second largest show of its kind in the country. The Expo is held in conjunction with Florida Roofing, Sheet Metal and Air Conditioner... - May 10, 2012 - Roof-A-Cide, US

Starborn Industries Launches DECKFAST® METAL Fasteners for the Fast Growing Market of Steel Joist Deck Framing Systems

A Unique Fastener Approved for use with TREX® Elevations™ Steel Deck Framing & Wahoo® Decks Aluminum Joists - May 09, 2012 - Starborn Industries

Green Solutions Property Services (GSPS) Featured in April 2012 Housing Wire Magazine "Creative Destruction"

Green Solutions Property Services, (GSPS), is a national construction and mitigation company that services clients nationwide. Headquarted in Destin Florida, GSPS serves some of the industries leading Real Estate Management and Servicing companies around the country. - May 09, 2012 - Green Solutions Property Services LLC

Integrated Marketing In Real Estate Investor Websites Revolutionize Real Estate Investing

A real estate investing firm, www.RealEstateInvestorsWebsites.net, which also develops real estate investor websites, has released new additional marketing features that enable real estate investors to convert more leads to closed deals. Real estate investors can now offer personalized E-books that target specific needs of motivated sellers. - May 08, 2012 - RealEstateInvestingWebSites.com

Trulia and Ann Stiles Are Just a Tap Away from Your Next Home

Ann Stiles and Trulia have partnered up with their latest mobile app to make looking for homes easier and more convenient for homebuyers. - May 06, 2012 - Ann Stiles Real Estate

Handyman Solutions Helps Its Customers Organize Their Homes with New Free Home Manager Tool

Handyman Solutions announces the release of its new online Home Manager Tool. The tool is offered free or charge to all current company customers and homeowners local to the Triangle area (Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill). With Home Manager, homeowners gain assistance in managing and maintaining... - May 06, 2012 - Handyman Solutions

Stonewall Surveying Opens in Barrington, NH

Land surveying and planning company offers service for homeowners. - May 05, 2012 - Stonewall Surveying

Beasley & Henley Interior Design Sizzles at Tiburon, Naples, FL

When Beasley & Henley installs a model, people pay attention -- and the WCI Communities' Marquesa Royale was no exception. During the three days when furnishings were being installed in this 2950-square foot luxury condo, people were stopping by in droves. - May 03, 2012 - Beasley & Henley Interior Design

Home Office Minister Lynne Featherstone Visits FlashPark

A Minister from the Home Office has visited parking management firm FlashPark to learn about its cutting edge parking enforcement services. - April 30, 2012 - Vehicle Control Solutions Ltd

Michelle Usher Elected Secretary of GPW Forum

Michelle Usher, VP/Sales & Marketing at Addison Homes in Greenville SC, joins the leadership of an organization that has been connecting accomplished women for more than 32 years. - April 26, 2012 - Addison Homes

Arlington Home Featured in CNN Green Building Special

Arlington residents William and Sheila Moore’s elegant and eco-friendly home was recently featured in a CNN special report on green building features and options. The Moores’ family-owned company, Arlington Designer Homes, designed and built this one-of-a-kind green home in 2007. It features energy-efficient windows and doors, Energy Star appliances, recycled carpets, reclaimed hardwood floors, low VOC paints, an advanced insulation package, and geo-thermal heating and air conditioning. - April 25, 2012 - Arlington Designer Homes

Royal Oaks Building Group Wins 2012 ENERGY STAR for Homes Leadership in Housing Award

Local Homebuilder Sales Consultants Honored by Environmental Protection Agency for Building an Outstanding Number of ENERGY STAR Certified Homes. - April 25, 2012 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC

Luxury Portfolio SUMMIT Conveys Market and Consumer Trends to Leading Real Estate Professionals

Valore Group Palm Beach Real Estate Joins Elite Group to Explore Changes in Luxury Market - April 23, 2012 - Valore Group | Palm Beach Real Estate

Taylor Morrison Southern California Announces Energy-Saving "Elem3nts" Program in Time for Earth Day

Homebuilder helping Californians conserve energy by adding energy efficiency to all its new homes. - April 22, 2012 - Taylor Morrison Southern California

Taylor Morrison Colorado Unveils Energy-Saving "Elem3nts" Program in Time for Earth Day 2012

Colorado residents can increase energy efficiency with new HERS®Index energy rating system. - April 22, 2012 - Taylor Morrison Denver

This Century Modern: The Best of Both Worlds in Palm Springs

This Century Modern combines sleek architectural elements from Mid-century Modern with energy saving features, golf, and luxury amenities at Escena in Palm Springs. - April 19, 2012 - The Paul Kaplan Group

Eagle Ford Shale Training Academy Offering Training to the Public

American Right of Way Academy announced today that due to, the demands of the oil & gas companies currently drilling near San Antonio Texas, ARWA will hold two more Eagle Ford Shale Training Classes on Saturday, May 12th, 2012 at the Crowne Plaza San Antonio Airport Hotel. - April 16, 2012 - American Right of Way Associates

New Maronda Homes Community in Jacksonville Florida

Maronda Homes, Inc. of Florida is Jacksonville, Florida's premier concrete block new home builder. Building homes in Florida since 1972, Maronda has provided affordable homes to families in the north Florida and South Georgia areas for years. This home builder has opened for sales in a brand new community on the west side of Jacksonville and is offering its signatures plans at very affordable prices. These homes offer superior design and construction methods - April 13, 2012 - Maronda Homes, Inc. of Florida

The StoneHill Group Hires Wade Hamby in Business Development

New Business Development Manager joins national mortgage outsource and quality control firm. - April 10, 2012 - The StoneHill Group

Amerivest Realty Improves Business Operations by Embracing Cloud Computing Technology

Amerivest Realty, a leading full service real estate company with homes for sale and real estate property listings has moved virtually its entire technological infrastructure into the cloud. What began with a move to a cloud-based email system more than a year ago has grown to cloud-based customer... - April 10, 2012 - Amerivest Realty

Homebuilder Taylor Morrison Offering New Denver Homes with 50 Percent Off Popular Options

Denver home buyers have the chance to save thousands this month with Taylor Morrison’s Dream Bigger event, which offers 50 percent off the homebuilder’s most popular floor plan options through April 30. Options such as a three-car garage, an enhanced elevation or gourmet kitchen can be... - April 07, 2012 - Taylor Morrison

March Madness Shoots Neal Communities to Big Sales Month

Neal reports wildly successful sales in March 2012 - April 04, 2012 - Neal Communities of Southwest Florida, Inc.

Neal Communities Leads 2012 Parade of Homes

Lakewood Ranch-based company and its divisions lauded 32 awards total. - April 04, 2012 - Neal Communities of Southwest Florida, Inc.

Royal Oaks Building Group Hosts Groundbreaking for Holland Farm Pool

Local Homebuilder Announces New Residential Community Pool Located in Apex. - April 04, 2012 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC

Beasley & Henley, Mattamy Homes Models Entice Buyers

Beasley & Henley Interior Design completed 7 model homes for Mattamy Homes in North and Central Florida. The firm’s designs played up the features of the homes and showcased comfort, family and high-end design styles. - April 01, 2012 - Beasley & Henley Interior Design