Residential Real Estate News
Settle in for news about residential real estate, focused on new homes, prices, realtors, goods and services targeted toward homeowners, buyers and sellers. Get the latest on real estate staging, marketing, training and financing.
Manasquan Premium Fasteners Celebrates 25th Anniversary Dedicated to the Supply of Quality Stainless Steel Fasteners
Manasquan Premium Fasteners LLC, a leading provider of stainless steel fasteners to the residential, commercial and marine construction industries, has celebrated its 25th anniversary as a "Project Oriented" supplier of quality stainless steel and specialty fasteners. Founded by Bob and... - February 29, 2012 - Manasquan
CRL Acquires Columbia Manufacturing
C.R. Laurence Company (CRL), a leading manufacturer and supplier to the glass and glazing industry, announces that effective February 15th, 2012 it acquired the assets of Columbia Manufacturing Company. Columbia will now be operated through a new wholly owned entity by C.R. Laurence. - February 27, 2012 - C.R. Laurence Co Inc
Royal Oaks Building Group Wins National Sales Team of the Year Honor
Local Homebuilder Sales Consultants Karen Evans and Lisa Briddle Awarded by National Sales and Marketing Council at The International Builder Show. - February 25, 2012 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Starborn Industries Expands DECKFAST® Epoxy Coated Line of Screws for Decks and Exterior Use to Include Four New Colors of Star Drive Fasteners
Starborn Industries, Inc., a leading manufacturer and distributor of fasteners and related products for the building industry, has expanded the Deckfast® line of screws for decks and exterior use. Deckfast epoxy coated screws are now available with a star recess in gray, green, red and tan in... - February 23, 2012 - Starborn Industries
Waterfront and View Homes by Ashton Woods Are Now Available Home Sites at The Preserve in Allen; Are Centered Around Nature
Ashton Woods Homes, a premiere builder of eco-friendly and energy-efficient new homes, today announced the availability of over 100 home sites in The Preserve in Allen, Texas. - February 17, 2012 - Ashton Woods Homes
Neal Communities Now Offers Title Services
Sarasota-Manatee Home Builder Launches Allegiant Title Professionals - February 16, 2012 - Neal Communities of Southwest Florida, Inc.
Sustainability in the Home from Sunfold Systems
Exhibiting at this year’s Ecobuild exhibition, Sunfold Systems will be showing how its products will help towards creating a sustainable home. - February 16, 2012 - Sunfold Systems
New Home Builder J. Thomas Homes Opens New Townhome Community in Pleasant View, Utah
Thomas Homes a new home builder in Utah announces the opening of their new townhome subdivision, The Cove at Pleasant View located in Pleasant View, Utah. The community will have over 55 townhome units with 4 spacious layouts to choose from, each featuring 2 car garages as standard. - February 15, 2012 - J Thomas Homes
Aureli Construction Releases Tips to Prepare for Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling
Massachusetts has one of the most stringent building codes in the US. Here is a quick list of things to prepare and know before you start tearing up your kitchen or bathroom. 1. First off, have your licensed contractor file a building permit at your city building, or inspectional services office. - February 14, 2012 - Aureli Construction
Beasley & Henley Interior Design Wins Third BALA for Specialty Condo Project
Beasley & Henley Interior Design was awarded a national Best in American Living Award (BALA), at the 2012 International Builders’ Show (IBS) in Orlando, Florida. The design team, led by Design Principal Troy Beasley, won the BALA Gold Award for their work in the Interior Design, Interior Architecture, and Renovation of common areas of the multi-million dollar Seapoint Condominiums. - February 14, 2012 - Beasley & Henley Interior Design
Andru Blonquist Joins Addison Homes
Addison Homes, a green builder located in Upstate South Carolina, has added a new production manager to help meet increasing demand for its healthy, high-performance homes. - February 09, 2012 - Addison Homes
French Estate Agents Holt Immobilier Celebrate Their 10th Year in Business
Holt Immo’s tenth year in business is being marked by the launch of their new "search engine friendly" website http://www.holtimmo.eu . Holt Immobilier also now have their client reception and offices at their home address in La Souterraine. - February 09, 2012 - Holt Immo
Neal Communities Starts 2012 with Higher Sales, Traffic
Neal Communities Starts Off 2012 Strong - January 2012 Sales Top Those of January 2011. - February 05, 2012 - Neal Communities of Southwest Florida, Inc.
Neal Communities Expands Into Lee and Collier Counties
Neal Communities Announces Its Expansion Into Southern Florida. - February 05, 2012 - Neal Communities of Southwest Florida, Inc.
The New Way to Search for Real Estate in British Columbia
The new view from the street – an innovative property search allows homebuyers to be virtually in the hood in B.C. - February 03, 2012 - BestHomesBC
Re/Max Advantage South Realtor Releases Special Report Addressing The Advantages of Buying Homes in Birmingham in a Down Market
Re/Max Advantage South Realtor, Vinnie Alonzo, has today announced the release of a special report addressing the advantages of buying homes in Birmingham in a down market cycle. It will provide home buyers the information they need to get the deal of a lifetime on available Birmingham homes. - February 02, 2012 - RE/Max Advantage South
Loreck Homes Only Certified Home Builder of Radon Mitigation and Measurement
Leonard Gieck, owner of Loreck Homes, is currently the only Albertan certified for the mitigation and measurement of Radon Gas. - February 01, 2012 - Loreck Homes
New Real Estate Websites for Realtors Launched
A real estate website company that specializes in creating websites for Realtors and real estate agents, www.RealEstateWebsiteParadise.com, has launched a new offering of real estate websites for real estate agents and Realtors. The websites are built to generate new clients for real estate agents. - January 31, 2012 - RealEstateInvestingWebSites.com
Neal Communities Sponsors Palmetto Youth Center
Community Comes Together for 19th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Banquet - January 26, 2012 - Neal Communities of Southwest Florida, Inc.
Higgins, Hopkins, McLain & Roswell Promotes Derek J. Lindenschmidt to Partner
Higgins, Hopkins, McLain & Roswell is pleased to announce the promotion to partner (with effect from January 1, 2012) of Derek J. Lindenschmidt. Since joining the firm in 2006, Derek’s practice has focused on representation of construction professionals in a wide variety of both... - January 25, 2012 - Higgins, Hopkins, McLain & Roswell, LLC
Foreclosures Surge in Manhattan in Q4 2011, But Are Down Everywhere Else in NYC
PropertyShark.com, a New York based property search and foreclosure listings website, released its quarterly report covering new scheduled foreclosure auctions in New York City for Q4 2011. Key Report Findings · NYC foreclosures recorded a sharp fall as a consequence of the bank... - January 24, 2012 - PropertyShark.com
Northport, NY Resident Meets Local Deckbuilding Codes with Support from Manasquan Premium Fasteners
Snugly tucked between Northport Harbor, Long Island Sound and hundreds of miles of woods and marshland to the east, Northport Village in Suffolk County, New York is well-known throughout the northeast for its scenic parks and beaches, secluded waterfront and quaint 19th century architecture. A... - January 24, 2012 - Manasquan
Floor Plan Evaluation for Increased Sales: International Builder Show
Award-winning interior designer, Troy Beasley, ASID will bring his considerable knowledge and skills to the Interior Design Review Workshop at the International Builder Show (IBS) on Feb 10, 2012. Builders and developers will have 25 minutes of Beasley’s one-on-one floor plan advice, as he... - January 22, 2012 - Beasley & Henley Interior Design
Neal Communities Helps Sponsor Manatee County Fair -- Rock-It the Robot Returns to the Midway
Neal Communities Continues Its Support of One of Manatee County's Most Cherished Traditions - January 22, 2012 - Neal Communities of Southwest Florida, Inc.
Joe Shimer Joins RE/MAX Prestige
Andrew Armata, Broker/Owner of RE/MAX Prestige in Chelmsford, is pleased to announce that Joseph E. Shimer has joined the real estate office as a sales associate. With 26 years of real estate experience, Shimer provides real estate services to Massachusetts and New Hampshire, specializing in... - January 22, 2012 - RE/MAX Prestige
The Commercial Real Estate Market in New York City Sees $24 Billion in Sales in 2011, Up 32% Y-o-Y
With over $24 billion in sales, the commercial real estate market in New York City saw a sharp recovery in 2011 from its recessionary lows, up 32% over 2010, and up a staggering 193% over 2009, according to an analysis released by PropertyShark. The market had a solid performance throughout the... - January 20, 2012 - PropertyShark.com
Loreck Homes Moves to New Office Location
The Loreck Homes head office has moved to a different location within Calgary. - January 20, 2012 - Loreck Homes
Scott Nowatzki Named National Accounts Manager at Starborn Industries
Scott Nowatzki has been named national accounts manager at Starborn Industries, Inc., a leading manufacturer of fasteners and related products for the building industry. He is responsible for developing new business opportunities, expanding relationships with existing clients and training customers... - January 19, 2012 - Starborn Industries
Jane Becker of Keller Williams Realty Greater Worcester is Appointed to Massachusetts Association of Realtors Mediation Committee
Jane Becker has agreed to serve on the Mediation Committee for the 2012 calendar year. She has been selected from hundreds of requests among their nearly 19,000 members for this important role and her willingness to devote valuable time and effort is appreciated by a grateful Leadership Team, by... - January 19, 2012 - Home Team AdvantEdge Keller Williams
Loreck Homes Announces Price Reduction of Spec Home3
Price reduction on one of the most desirable spec homes in the Airdrie community of Kings Heights - January 18, 2012 - Loreck Homes
Area Girl, School Receive 1-800-HANSONS Sing-a-Jing Contest Grand Prizes
$5,000 college savings bond, $500 Toys R Us gift card to 5th Grader; her school wins $2,500 - January 15, 2012 - 1-800-HANSONS
US Woody Biomass Prices Have Dropped the Past Three Years; West Coast Prices Are the Lowest in the Country
Relatively low fossil fuel prices have reduced the demand and prices of woody biomass throughout the US the past three years, reports the North American Wood Fiber Review. The Pacific Northwest currently has the lowest biomass prices, slightly lower than the South, while the Northeast continues to have among the highest costs in the country. - January 14, 2012 - Wood Resources International LLC
Eagle Ford Shale Oil & Gas Training Classes Are Needed in 2012 to Keep Up with the Demands Near San Antonio Texas
ARWA - American Right of Way Associates announced today that due to, the demands of the oil & gas companies currently drilling near of San Antonio Texas, ARWA will hold two more Eagle Ford Shale Training Classes on Saturday, January 21st, 2012 at the Crowne Plaza San Antonio Airport Hotel. - January 13, 2012 - American Right of Way Associates
Dennis Yen Joins the Keller Williams Pasadena Market Center
Keller Williams welcomes Dennis Yen and his dynamic sales approach. - January 13, 2012 - Yen Homes at Keller Williams Realty
Kenco Selects Preferred Realtor for the Metropolitan West Palm Beach in CityPlace
Kenco Communities has selected Douglas Drake of Valore Group Real Estate as the preferred realtor for the Metropolitan West Palm Beach in CityPlace. - January 11, 2012 - Valore Group | Palm Beach Real Estate
Washington, D.C., Atlanta Home Owners Enjoy Twice as Much Living Space as New York City Home Owners
According to an analysis by PropertyShark.com of 20 major U.S. Cities, home owners in Washington, D.C., Atlanta and Austin are enjoying on average the most living space. PropertyShark is a NY-based property search and foreclosure listings website. The average home size in Washington, D.C. is 2,237... - January 10, 2012 - PropertyShark.com
New Designs for Real Estate Investing Websites Released
A real estate investing firm, www.RealEstateInvestorsWebsites.net, has released newly upgraded designs for their real estate investor websites. Real estate investors now have more designs to choose from as well as more customization choices to suit any real estate investing business model. - January 10, 2012 - RealEstateInvestingWebSites.com
Addison Homes Earns A+ Rating from Better Business Bureau
Addison Homes -- an Upstate South Carolina builder focused on sustainable construction -- has earned an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau. - January 08, 2012 - Addison Homes
Neal Communities Named 2012 America's Best Builder by BUILDER Magazine
Neal earns top honors for builder with 100-500 closings in 2011. - January 06, 2012 - Neal Communities of Southwest Florida, Inc.
Industry Leaders Join to Educate Homeowners About Foreclosure Alternatives
On January 11th, local industry leaders will come together and give a free seminar to homeowners with unaffordable mortgages. Speakers at the event include: Nationally-renowned credit expert and speaker, Nabil Captan, OC Metro’s 2011 40 Under 40 Honoree and owner of OC Short Sale 411, Robyn Webb, Director of Operations at CDA Law Center, Bill Baskin and Sergio Siderman, Managing Partner at L.A Bankruptcy Associates and recognized speaker for CNBC and Forbes. - January 05, 2012 - Under Water Home 411
Orange County Celebrity Interior Designer Predicts Top 2012 Interior Design Trends
Celebrity interior designer Kelli Ellis (HGTV, TLC, BRAVO) offers her predictions for the top interior design trends of 2012. The trends include greater use of color, changes in lighting schemes, use of texture and more for the new year. - January 01, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Waterscapes Pools & Spas Reports Record Sales in 2011
Waterscapes Pools & Spas— a division of Neal Communities— had 153 pool sales and 142 completed permits in 2011, making them the #1 pool builder in Manatee County. Waterscapes is only two-and-a-half years old and yet is one of the most active pool companies in Florida, with one... - January 01, 2012 - Neal Communities of Southwest Florida, Inc.
Local Agent Opens New Real Estate Company in the Midst of Troubled Economy
Paul Mychalowych sees a niche and unique time in the market to start his own boutique real estate company based out of Birmingham, Michigan. - December 31, 2011 - Birmingham Realty LLC
Mychalowych Attends Special Training, Builds Expertise in Luxury Home Market
Paul Mychalowych, Broker/Owner of Birmingham Realty LLC, recently completed a luxury home marketing training course offered by the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing. - December 30, 2011 - Birmingham Realty LLC
CAT Contracting, Inc. Posts Record Year End Sales
In the last 10 years CAT Contracting, Inc has grown from the one man operation of Matt Spanton into the nation's leading restoration company. On its 10 year anniversary it is expected to post sales numbers which will indeed be well above industry standard. "Our expectation is 20 million,"... - December 29, 2011 - CAT Contracting
2012 Top Influential Nominee: Krista Lombardi of San Diego Real Estate Cafe
Readers of The Daily Transcript recently nominated Krista Lombardi as a Top Influential. - December 29, 2011 - San Diego Real Estate Cafe
Local Agent Provides Alternatives for Homeowners Facing Foreclosure
Online report outlines alternatives to foreclosure for distressed homeowners in South East Michigan. - December 29, 2011 - Birmingham Realty LLC
Paul Mychalowych Earns Real Estate, Short Sale Designation to Help Homeowners in Danger of Foreclosure
Local real estate agent earns qualifications to help homeowners in this market that are in danger of foreclosure. - December 29, 2011 - Birmingham Realty LLC
L.O.I.S Kick Starts 2012 with Financial Focus Series
Five Business Experts to Speak on Credit Clean-up, Real Estate Marketing Magic, Total Domination Lead Generation, Getting the "Yes" you need and Judgment and Lien Properties: Webinars launch January on LearnOthersInsideSecrets.com - December 28, 2011 - Learn Others Inside Secrets, LLC
Manhattan and Queens Reach the Same Level of First Time Foreclosures in November 2011
PropertyShark.com, a New York based property search and foreclosure listings website, released its monthly report covering new scheduled foreclosure auctions in New York City for November 2011. Key Report Findings · NYC first time foreclosures dropped slightly for the sixth consecutive... - December 23, 2011 - PropertyShark.com