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Naperville Home Staging Company Announces Increase in Home Sales for Chicago Realtors
Chicago home staging company, Showhomes Naperville, announces Chicago realtors have seen increases in sale times and selling prices with the use of home staging for vacant homes. - October 30, 2011 - Showhomes Naperville
Modular Housing System (MHS) Ensures Global Connection with China Patent Approval
MHS Aluminum Building Construction meets patent approval for Building Aluminum Construction Technology, Modular MHS Structures, The Methodology of MHS Building System. - October 29, 2011 - MHS Building System
B.D. Gullett Students Benefit Indoors and Outdoors Thanks to Gifts from Neal Communities and Other Businesses
Neal Communities and other local businesses partner up to fundraise for Gullett Elementary School. - October 29, 2011 - Neal Communities of Southwest Florida, Inc.
Celebrate a Grand Opening with Cranbrook Custom Homes
Cranbrook Custom Homes is offering a grand opening to celebrate the opening of “The Cambridge, A European Inspired Luxury Home.” - October 28, 2011 - Cranbrook Custom Homes
SMART-BIT® PRO PLUG® System for Wood Named Preferred Plugging System for All Abaco™ Tropical Hardwood Decking Products
Aljoma Lumber, supplier of Abaco™ Tropical Hardwood Decking, has named the SMART-BIT® PRO PLUG® System for Wood from Starborn Industries as the preferred plugging system for use with the company’s entire line of deck board, deck tile and railing products. This unique system,... - October 26, 2011 - Starborn Industries
New Mortgage Comparison Resource Announced to Save Borrowers Money
Loans-101 announces the launch of a brand new resource to compare today's home loan programs online at www.mortgagecomparison.net. With interest rates at the lowest levels on record, the time could be right to buy a home or refinance your current mortgage. A mortgage comparison can help you determine which one of today's most popular loan programs is best for your circumstances. - October 23, 2011 - Mortgage Comparison
Romanowski Homes Announces Unique Financing Partnership with McCabe Mortgage Group
Romanowski Custom Homes of Shavertown has recently entered into a unique new finance agreement with McCabe Mortgage group. In response to the recent downturns in the housing market, this approach by Romanowski Homes & McCabe Mortgage was designed to get qualified buyers into the home of their... - October 23, 2011 - Romanowski Custom Homes
Training for Jobs for the Eagle Ford Shale Oil & Gas Play in San Antonio, Texas
There is still a shortage of trained Local Residents living in and around San Antonio, Texas for Right of Way Agent and Title Agent positions to acquire pipeline right of way to carry natural gas and crude oil from individual well sites to existing pipeline infrastructure. - October 20, 2011 - American Right of Way Associates
Georgia-Based Companies Brand Mortgage and Highlight Homes Team Up to Turn Foreclosed Houses Into Homes
Atlanta-area Builder Partners with Southern Mortgage Lender to Repair and Remodel Distressed Properties for New Homeowners - October 20, 2011 - Highlight Homes, LLC
Neal Communities' Wisteria Park Almost Sold Out - Only Nine Opportunities Available
Wisteria Park - Close to everything in Northwest Bradenton. - October 15, 2011 - Neal Communities of Southwest Florida, Inc.
American West Hosts Fall Festival and Grand Opening
American West in Las Vegas, Nevada is hosting a Fall Festival and Grand Opening at their newest community, American West Brookfield in Coronado Ranch on Saturday, October 15th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. - October 14, 2011 - American West Homes
First Time Foreclosures in the City Reach 2-Year Low in Q3 2011
The number of new scheduled NYC foreclosure auctions was down 69% in Q3 2011 compared to Q3 2010, and was down 33% from Q2 2011. - October 13, 2011 - PropertyShark.com
Koydol Receives Distinguished CBE Certification Award
Koydol, Inc. has met the specific qualifications to receive the highest level of business award of Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) by the Washington, DC City Government. This approval was announced on September 16, 2011. Certification must be renewed every two years in order to keep the status... - October 11, 2011 - Koydol Inc.
Minto’s Cascada at Monterra Integral Part of the 9th Best Overall Master Planned Community in the Country
Metrostudy, the nation's leading provider of primary and secondary market information to the housing, retail and related industries nationwide, recently released its mid-year report on the top 20 master-planned communities in the country. And Mike Belmont, president of Minto Communities, is pleased... - October 08, 2011 - Minto Communities
Neal Communities Helps Make Back-to-School Better
Funds from Neal Communities and other area businesses provided backpacks for Harlee Middle School. - October 07, 2011 - Neal Communities of Southwest Florida, Inc.
i-lighting™ Introduces New Landscape Lighting System
“Lighting Simplified” Wiring Design Enables Quick & Easy Installations that Enhance the Visibility & Aesthetics of Any Outdoor Location. - October 06, 2011 - iLighting
Neal Communities Reports Success After Hosting "Our Trade Partners Are Worth Gold" Event
Neal Communities struck gold, forging new business partnerships after an event. - October 06, 2011 - Neal Communities of Southwest Florida, Inc.
Neal Communities Named a "Local Powerhouse" in Homebuilding - 39 Contracts Signed in September
Neal Communities Enters Fall with a Strong Start. - October 05, 2011 - Neal Communities of Southwest Florida, Inc.
Royal Oaks Building Group to Compete in 2011 Wake County Parade of Homes
Local Homebuilder to Feature Six Homes in 46th Annual Home Builders Association Event. - October 02, 2011 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Higgins, Hopkins, McLain & Roswell Celebrates Its 10 Year Anniversary
Denver based boutique law firm has been representing construction professionals throughout Colorado since 2001. - October 01, 2011 - Higgins, Hopkins, McLain & Roswell, LLC
GoldOller Apartment Fund Exceeds $250 Million in Assets
GoldOller Real Estate Investments LLC, acquires apartment portfolios in KC and Florida. - September 30, 2011 - Goldoller Real Estate Investments LLC
Energy Efficiency on the Rise with New Replacement Windows and Doors
As of June 2011, when the Federal Government announced the continuation of the EcoEnergy rebate program, the fenestration industry has experienced an influx in business, specifically window and door dealers, as energy efficiency has become a priority to homeowners. With colder weather fast... - September 30, 2011 - Torwin Windows and Doors
The Money Pit is featured on the Television Game Show “JEOPARDY”
“We were thrilled to learn that our home improvement radio show played a role in such an iconic show as JEOPARDY,” said host Tom Kraeutler. - September 29, 2011 - The Money Pit
A Better House Inc. Featured on Green Homes Tour of Middle Tennessee
ICF Home by Nashville-Based Green Builders Included in First Annual Event - September 28, 2011 - A Better House, Inc.
Addison Homes to Present Seminars at Home & Garden Show
Addison Homes President Todd Usher presents “Why Sustainable Makes Sense—and Cents,” an educational seminar about how cost-effective it can be to build and/or renovate toward maximum energy efficiency. - September 25, 2011 - Addison Homes
Minnesota Realtor Wins Silver Designation Dave Doran Recognized by EXIT Realty International
Broker/Agent, Dave Doran was recognized by EXIT Realty International for outstanding sales in attaining the Silver Designation given by EXIT Realty International. This is the third consecutive year for Doran to receive production recognition at the international convention. - September 22, 2011 - EXIT Realty Metro
New York City Foreclosures Down 70 Percent from August 2011; Queens and Staten Island Foreclosures Decreased by 80 Percent
The number of new scheduled NYC foreclosure auctions was down 70% in August 2011 compared to August 2010, and was down 7% from July 2011. - September 21, 2011 - PropertyShark.com
Neal Communities Sells Six Condos in the First 10 Days After Re-Launching Sales Efforts
Neal Communities announces condos for sale in The Harborage. - September 21, 2011 - Neal Communities of Southwest Florida, Inc.
U.S. Concrete Supports “Remember Them: Champions for Humanity” World Class Monument
U.S. Concrete's Central Concrete Supply Co., Inc., has joined forces with Charles Pankow Builders, Ltd, a California-based building design firm, to support Remember Them: Champions for Humanity, the inspirational educational initiative sponsored by the Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce Foundation in Oakland, California. - September 16, 2011 - US Concrete
Summit Place in Summit, NJ, is 70 Percent Sold Prior to Opening-Half Sells in Seven Days
Prior to opening, Summit Place in the heart of downtown Summit, NJ, is already 70 percent sold. Half of the condominium residences sold in only seven days. - September 16, 2011 - Coldwell Banker New Homes
Threatt, Penland Join Addison Homes
Addison Homes, an Upstate SC custom "green" builder, adds two employees. - September 16, 2011 - Addison Homes
Airhart Construction Begins Preconstruction Sales at College Station in Wheaton
Airhart Construction recently launched preconstruction sales at its newest community: College Station in Wheaton, featuring 14 single-family, semi-custom, cottage-style homes that offer low-maintenance amenities. Set conveniently at the intersection of Blanchard and Avery, College Station is... - September 15, 2011 - Airhart Construction
Hillsborough Community College Installs Acoustiblok-Wallcover to Quiet Video and Audio Recording Room Used for Creating E-Learning Materials
Acoustiblok-Wallcover was installed in a classroom on the HCC campus, converting the room to a soundproof recording studio without removing drywall. Acoustiblok-Wallcover was installed directly on top of the existing drywall, making it a no-construction soundproofing project that was completed in two days. - September 13, 2011 - Acoustiblok, Inc.
M/I Homes Selects Tiptu.com to Power Suite of Mobile Apps
M/I Homes, the nation's 15th largest home builder, has selected mobile app platform Tiptu.com to create and power its suite of mobile apps for iPhone, iPad and Android launching today. - September 08, 2011 - Tiptu Inc.
August Home Sales Shatter All Time Record for LGI Homes
After a record breaking month in July, LGI Homes has beat the record again, ending August with 84 residential closings. That is a 47% increase from July, which had 57 closings. Currently, LGI Homes is ranked 58th by Builder Magazine among America’s Largest Builders. LGI fully expects to be in... - September 07, 2011 - LGI Homes
REOSE Showcasing Sustainable Prototype Containerized Housing Development
New Orleans’ Sustainable Home Model to Promote Green Materials, Appliances, Equipment, and Furnishings That Can be Packaged and Shipped Internationally - September 03, 2011 - Oceansafe
WhoCanHelp.com Helps Extreme Makeover: Home Edition Find Professional Service Providers
WhoCanHelp.com helps ABC Television Show Extreme Makeover: Home Edition find workers, volunteers and donations for their current project in Medford, Oregon. The Missoula, Montana based company hopes to help the TV Show link service providers with the opportunity to be a part of the community project. - September 02, 2011 - WhoCanHelp.com
Manasquan Premium Fasteners Expands Product Line with Additions from Starborn Industries, Simpson Strong Tie® & 6 Lobe Star Drive Screws
Manasquan Premium Fasteners, a leading provider of stainless steel fasteners to the residential, commercial and marine construction industries, has expanded its extensive inventory with the addition of several new high-quality product offerings from Starborn Industries and Simpson Strong Tie®... - August 31, 2011 - Manasquan
Jones Homes Receives Award in Professional Remodeler Magazine
Jeff Jones, president of Jones Homes, a homebuilder in Frederick, MD., was recently selected as one of the top 40 remodelers under 40 in the July 2011 issue. - August 31, 2011 - Jones Homes, LLC
Lake Norman HBA Will Host Local Economist to Discuss "Charlotte and the Lake Norman Housing Market"
The Lake Norman Home Builders Association will host Chuck Graham, local economist and principal of Newton Graham Consultants, a Charlotte, N.C.-based management consulting firm that specializes in the home building industry. Graham will be LNHBA’s featured speaker at Galway Hooker Restaurant & Irish Pub, 17044 Kenton Drive, Cornelius, NC 28031 on Thursday, September 8 at 6:00 p.m. Tickets are $25 and includes hors d'oeuvres. - August 31, 2011 - Lake Norman Home Builders Association
Neal Communities Contributes to Ward Temple A.M.E. Summer Program for Children
Neal Communities continues its partnership with Ward Temple A.M.E. - August 26, 2011 - Neal Communities of Southwest Florida, Inc.
Grand Baymen in Belize Breaks Ground on Condominium Expansion
ECI Development, Ltd., the Central American resort developer with a portfolio of properties in Belize, Costa Rica and Nicaragua, is expanding its Grand Baymen Communities on Ambergris Caye by breaking ground on a new, 14,600 sq. ft. condominium building. - August 25, 2011 - ECI Develpment, Ltd.
New Townhomes by Advantage Homes Opening for Sales This Weekend in Brunswick Crossing
Maryland homebuilder Advantage Homes to open new townhomes for sale in master planned community Brunswick Crossing. - August 24, 2011 - Advantage Homes
New Agent Announcement - Cassandra Rowland - Prudential Florida Realty, Perdido Key, FL
As the newest Realtor living, playing, and working on Perdido Key, FL, Cassandra Rowland is looking forward to putting a fresh start on Perdido Key's real estate needs. Her focus is dedicated to offering superior and advanced technological real estate services to her clients while maintaining a... - August 22, 2011 - Prudential Florida Realty - Cassandra Rowland
Mattamy Homes Teams with Beasley & Henley for Model Design
Award-winning Beasley & Henley Interior Design is pleased to again provide dynamic Merchandising and Interior Detailing for two new Mattamy Homes town home models, located at The Reserve at Loch Lake (Lake Mary Blvd and Sterling Pine Road). The models will reflect the community’s appeal... - August 18, 2011 - Beasley & Henley Interior Design
Tom Coler Inducted Into REBAC Hall of Fame
Owner of Buyer’s Broker of Southwest Florida Receives NAR Real Estate Buyer’s Agent Council’s Highest Honor - August 17, 2011 - Buyer's Broker Of Southwest Florida
Urban Exteriors: A Decade Dedicated to High-Quality Decking & Woodworking in Brownstone Brooklyn, NYC
For the past decade, Steve Rayboy of Urban Exteriors has dedicated his livelihood to fulfilling the fine decking and woodworking needs of residents based throughout the historic Brownstone Brooklyn section of New York City, where nearly 60 percent of the area’s fabled brownstones fetch... - August 17, 2011 - Starborn Industries
Best Real Estate Team 2011- Venice, Florida
"Best Real Estate Team" for 2011 in Venice, Florida was awarded to "The Welsh Team" by the readers of the Venice Gondolier Sun. - August 16, 2011 - Gulf Shores Realty
HousePals Says No to Middle Men in the Homeshare Market
The story of HousePals, the online homeshare finding service that's connecting landlords, tenants and housemates without the expensive finder's fees of a traditional Estate Agent. - August 08, 2011 - HousePals
New Home Sales Soar for LGI Homes with a Record Breaking July
LGI Homes is pleased to announce that July was a record breaking month for residential closings. With a previous closing record of 56 in October of 2010, LGI Homes reached 57 closings on new homes in July 2011, an all-time high for the homebuilder. Currently, LGI Homes is ranked 58th by Builder... - August 06, 2011 - LGI Homes