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BESI's 15-Month Old BETA Home Proves Solution for Chinese Drywall Remediation Works
The Building Envelope Science Institute releases results of a 15-month old BETA home that contained defective Chinese drywall that was remediated using the protocol taught by the institute. Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS) analysis results indicate no corrosion products on post remediation copper samples. - March 18, 2011 - Building Envelope Science Institute
Esmeralda Fletcher Joins Royal Oaks Building Group
Local Homebuilder Welcomes New Sales Consultant - March 18, 2011 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Acoustiblok Installed in the BIA-Hawaii’s Construction Training Center
Architects forecasting the needs of the Construction Training Center of the Pacific (CTC) in Waipahu, Hawaii determined early in the design phase that soundproofing would be a necessity in the center’s classrooms. Armed with mounting evidence of the detrimental effects of industrial and... - March 16, 2011 - Acoustiblok, Inc.
Brownstone at The Summit Launches New Interactive Website
Unique urban village community in the Texas Hill Country launches TexasBrownstones.com, a new website featuring interactive opportunities to custom-design a Brownstone home, explore the Georgetown community, and take in a virtual tour of the area’s newest Homes in Georgetown Tx. - March 13, 2011 - PM Publicidad
Golden State Short Sale Wants to Help Humble and Eureka Homeowners Avoid Foreclosure
Golden State Short Sale offers foreclosure help to Humble and Eureka homeowners. Due to the recent collapse in home prices, foreclosures have gone up all throughout the country. - March 12, 2011 - Golden State Short Sale
Only Two Homes Remaining in First Phase of Laterra Links
Homes by Deltona is offering closeout pricing on the final two homes remaining in the first phase of Laterra Links at World Golf Village, located on the famed King & Bear golf course. - March 12, 2011 - Homes by Deltona
Paradise Homes Models Win 14 Parade of Homes Awards
Every Paradise Homes model entered in the competition received an award. - March 11, 2011 - Paradise Homes of Sarasota
ShelCidy Custom Remodeling Wins Platinum Kitchen Award in SRQ Magazine Home of the Year Competition
Sarasota, Florida, Custom Remodeler Wins Prestigious Award - March 10, 2011 - ShelCidy Custom Remodeling
Homes by Deltona Spec Home Opens in San Savino at The Shores
Homes by Deltona has opened its newest spec home in San Savino at The Shores in St. Augustine. The 1,982-square-foot home comes with a pool if purchased before April 30, 2011. - March 09, 2011 - Homes by Deltona
Five Concerns of Defective or Chinese Drywall, According to the Building Envelope Science Institute
Owners and contractors need to ensure that the Five Concerns of Chinese Drywall are addressed during the remediation process or they may be faced with having to remediate a second time; solutions have been developed by BESI to manage each concern. - March 08, 2011 - Building Envelope Science Institute
Default Research Inc Reports Las Vegas Real Estate Market: '10 Notice of Default Numbers Show Slow, Steady Recovery
2010 was a much-improved year for real estate in Clark County, Nevada (Las Vegas) as Notices of Default plummeted 49% to 39,767 from 59,287 a year ago. While 90% of Las Vegas Notices of Default were sent to owners of single-family homes, 5% went to condo owners and 2% to the owners of... - March 08, 2011 - Default Research Inc
Artisan Review Comes Online Today to Offer Pictures of Contractors in Your Area
New website launched to give consumers an edge when looking for contracting photos. - March 07, 2011 - ArtisanReview
Homefactsreport.com Launches Nationwide Inspection Service in Florida
Homefactsreport.com launched its pilot national home inspection service in Florida this week with plans to expand nationally over the next 90 days. The company offers complete home inspections by licensed and certified inspectors and is presently working through its beta launch on Florida’s East Coast. - March 07, 2011 - Homefactsreport.com
New 203k Contractor in Los Angeles and Ventura County
Local contractor Lorenzo Valdez and Erik Kluth with Lock and Load Properties, has earned the construction/remodeling industry’s Certified 203k Contractor designation. Lorenzo Valdez and Erik Kluth with Lock and Load Properties has completed the construction/remodeling industry’s most... - March 06, 2011 - Lock and Load Properties
An Exceptional, Unique & Contemporary Residential "Tour De Force" in the Prestigious Piney Point Estates in Houston, TX
An amazingly unique contemporary residence in Houston, TX. - March 04, 2011 - Contour Interior Design
Real Estate Listing Agent in Northern Virginia Partners with SEO Pros to Help Homebuyers and Sellers
A local group of real estate agents and buyer's agents in Woodbridge, VA, Dynamic Duo & Associates has joined the online advertising program at Prospect Genius to become more visible to clients on the Web. - March 04, 2011 - Dynamic Duo & Associates, LLC
Award-Winning Turkish Real Estate Agency is Recognised for a Second Year Running
Didim Sun Properties is an independent Turkish real estate agency specialising in residential property on the Didim peninsular on Turkey's Aegean Coast. Didim is popular with real estate investors, those wanting to retire abroad to the sun and also holiday home owners. The company won the coveted title of Best Agency 2010 in the Excellence Awards managed by the AIPP (Association of International Property Professionals) and has been short-listed again in 2011. - March 04, 2011 - Didim Sun Properties - Didim Gunes Emlak
Joye Silverman Joins Royal Oaks Building Group
Local Homebuilder Welcomes New Sales Consultant - March 02, 2011 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Security Grade Chain Link Fence Proves Most Effective in Deterring and Delaying Intruders
According to The Tested and Proven Performance of Security Grade Chain Link Fence Systems (2010), published by the Chain Link Fence Manufacturers Institute (CLFMI), select security grades of chain link fence significantly outperformed competing fence systems in deterring and delaying intruders in... - March 01, 2011 - Long Fence
Calorique’s Eddie Gilmartin Recognized as One of Irish Echo’s Top 40 Under 40
Eddie Gilmartin has been recognized by the Irish Echo with the prestigious Top 40 Under 40 Award. - February 28, 2011 - Calorique
The Deltona Corporation Forms The Deltona Realty Group
The Deltona Corporation has formed The Deltona Realty Group, a real estate referral company. The new company will allow agents to keep their real estate licenses active and earn money through referrals without working in the field full-time. The company will also serve agents with active licenses who practice out of the area by allowing them to earn commissions through referrals to the company. - February 24, 2011 - Homes by Deltona
Laterra Links Staged Models Open in World Golf Village
Homes by Deltona recently opened two professionally-staged homes in Laterra Links at World Golf Village. The coach home community is located on the King & Bear golf course, near The Neighborhoods of World Golf Village's Swim and Tennis Center and the King & Bear Clubhouse. - February 23, 2011 - Homes by Deltona
Royal Oaks Building Group Begins Construction in the Gate at Lexington
Triangle Home Builder Expands Into New Residential Neighborhood Located in Cameron, N.C. - February 20, 2011 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Hawaii Life Real Estate Announces Vacation Rental Management Services
Hawaii’s fastest growing real estate company introduces new Property Management Director, Kahealani Zietz. - February 18, 2011 - Hawaii Life Real Estate Brokers
New York City Foreclosure Listings in January 2011 Down 59% from January 2010 Levels
The number of new scheduled New York City foreclosure auctions was down 59% in January 2011 compared to January 2010, and was down 4% from December 2010. - February 18, 2011 - PropertyShark.com
Central Coast Home Inspections Expands to Offer Move-In Certified Inspections to Home Sellers
Central Coast Home Inspections Expands, announces the formation of a new division to service the rapidly growing demand for seller preinspections as well as to better serve CCHI’s current customers and prospects. - February 18, 2011 - Central Coast Home Inspections
Homes by Deltona Launches Facebook Fan Pages for San Savino at The Shores and Laterra Links Communities
Homes by Deltona has launched Facebook fan pages for its San Savino at The Shores and Laterra Links communities in St. Augustine. - February 18, 2011 - Homes by Deltona
Certified Distressed Property Expert, (CDPE)
Preston E. Gilmore, Broker Associate Earns Prestigious Designation to Help Homeowners in Danger of Foreclosure - February 12, 2011 - RE/MAX Prestigious Properties, Preston Gilmore
Jim Cirimele Joins Royal Oaks Building Group
Local Homebuilder Welcomes New Director of Sales and Marketing - February 12, 2011 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Homes by Deltona Announces New Cottage Series in Savino at The Shores in St. Augustine
Homes by Deltona presents its new Cottage Series of Homes in San Savino at The Shores in St. Augustine. - February 04, 2011 - Homes by Deltona
HOME of Texas Celebrates 30 Years & 3 Million Homes Warranted
HOME of Texas, a leading provider of new home warranties to Texas builders, celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2011 and announces another milestone – together with Residential Warranty Company, LLC, 3 million homes have been warranted since 1981. - February 02, 2011 - HOME of Texas
SyndicIT Services Corporation Chooses DocuSign Electronic Signature Service for Signing Leases and Contracts in the Multihousing Industry
SyndicIT Services announces that DocuSign for obtaining electronic digital signatures on leases, applications, addendums and contracts is now an embedded feature of SyndicIT's SaaS based digital document capture and management service. - February 01, 2011 - SyndicIT Services Corporation
Royal Oaks Building Group Announces the Estates at Bella Casa
Triangle Builder Building Estate Homes in Residential Neighborhood Located in Apex. - January 30, 2011 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Learn About Green Multi-Family Housing Developments in the January Issue of Construction Digital
Construction Digital, the top digital media source for global construction news and information investigates two multi-family housing projects in Southern California, Casa Dominguez in Los Angeles and Ten Fifty B in San Diego. Though many feel that green building is for the wealthy, these... - January 22, 2011 - WDM Group
Mark Lowham to Join Luxury Real Estate Leader TTR/Sotheby’s International Realty as Principal and Managing Partner
TTR/Sotheby’s International Realty announced that Mark C. Lowham, former Executive Vice President of WEST*GROUP, will join the firm as an investor and Managing Partner. According to Jonathan Taylor, Founder and Managing Partner of TTR/Sotheby’s International Realty, “We are... - January 22, 2011 - TTR Sotheby's International Realty
Prudential Florida Expands Global Market Presence with The International Realty
Prudential Florida Realty Joins The International Realty in Creating New Global Marketing Exposure for Florida Properties - January 21, 2011 - The International MLS [IMLS]
Paradise Homes Opens Two New Model Homes in Lakewood Ranch, Florida
The Number One Builder in Lakewood Ranch, Florida, Opens Two New Model Homes in Country Club East - January 20, 2011 - Paradise Homes of Sarasota
Red-Hot Chicago Property in a Tough Market - The Kopley Group's The Lofts at 1800
Nick Kopley – President and Owner of The Kopley Group based out of Chicago – has the distinction of being the developer of the most successful new condo project in Chicago's recent memory, The Lofts at 1800; this is rare in an economy with countless unsold condo units in see-through... - January 19, 2011 - The Kopley Group, Inc.
North Americas Top Staging Training Academy Proudly Announces Chicago’s Prominent Staging Expert David Cieslack as a New Trainer
CSP International Business Training Academy is thrilled to announce a new member to the CSP training team; David Cieslak from Chicago, IL. David's company, Signature Staging stages in the luxury real estate market and is the only staging company officially endorsed by Bethany Souza, Real Estate... - January 16, 2011 - CSPI Academy
Royal Oaks Building Group Introduces Holland Farm Neighborhood
Triangle Builder Begins Construction in Residential Neighborhood Located in Apex. - January 16, 2011 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
The Building Envelope Science Institute Provides Comprehensive Defective “Chinese” Drywall Certification Course in Tampa, Florida
The Building Envelope Science Institute has been active in providing solutions for the Defective (Chinese, Corrosive) Drywall since October 2009, offering certification courses for inspection and remediation of homes or commercial buildings. The next Defective Drywall inspection and remediation certification course will be held on February 10-11, 2011 at the Hilton Garden Inn Tamp Ybor Historic District in Tampa, Florida. - January 15, 2011 - Building Envelope Science Institute
Community Website Launches for Brookline, MA
Brookline.com launches community website offering information on Brookline restaurants, real estate, live Green Line reports and more. - January 15, 2011 - Brookline.com
Long® Fence Handrails Can Help Prevent a Leading Cause of Home Injury and Death
According to The State of Home Safety in America™ (2004), a comprehensive body of research conducted by the Home Safety Council on the causes and severity of home injuries, falls are the leading cause of unintentional home injury and death in the United States. On average, unintentional falls... - January 14, 2011 - Long Fence
Total Mortgage Identifies Key Trends in the Mortgage Marketplace in 2011
Total Mortgage Services, LLC, a leading national mortgage lender featuring some of the lowest mortgage rates available, today highlighted five key trends likely to impact the mortgage industry and housing market in 2011. “The mortgage and housing markets continue to be impacted by the... - January 12, 2011 - Total Mortgage
Upgraded Real Estate Investing Websites Released
A real estate investing website company www.RealEstateInvestorsWebSites.net has released new upgrades on their real estate investing websites. This upgrade enables real estate investors to handle most aspects of real estate investing right from their back office as well as enhanced automation, advanced marketing features for lead generation and highly effective designs and content. - January 08, 2011 - RealEstateInvestingWebSites.com
New Construction Home Buyers in Delaware, Realtor Bill Sladek Launches His New Website Just for You
New Construction Home Buyers in Wilmington, Newark, Dover and other Delaware towns will now have a dedicated website specifically created by an experienced new construction Realtor Bill Sladek to help them through every stage of building or buying a new home. - January 08, 2011 - Bill Sladek, Home Finders Real Estate Company
The SMART-BIT® Pre-Drilling and Countersinking Tool from Starborn Industries Receives International Patents in Australia & Canada
Starborn Industries, Inc., a leading manufacturer of fasteners and related products for the building industry, has expanded on its domestic and international sales success of its SMART-BIT® pre-drilling & countersinking tool with the receipt of patents in both Australia and Canada. Now... - January 07, 2011 - Starborn Industries
Jennifer Ennis Joins Royal Oaks Building Group
Local Homebuilder Welcomes New Internet Concierge - January 07, 2011 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Default Research Reports Year-End Data: Phoenix Foreclosures Drop 6%; Investors Return to Market
Year-end foreclosure data for Maricopa County, AZ (Phoenix) show that Notices of Trustee Sales (NTS) in 2010 dropped by 4,106 to 57,776, down from 61,882 in 2009. At the same time, the value of properties dropped by 10%, signaling continued volatility in the Phoenix housing market. Phoenix led the... - January 05, 2011 - Default Research Inc
Canadian Profits (Results Enterprises) Hosts a Complimentary Tele-Seminar/Webcast to Show Canadians How to Make 2011 Their Best Year Ever
Canadian Profits (Results Enterprises Inc.) has provided over a thousand students with the knowledge to achieve their financial goals in any economy, and they are having their first free webcast this month. - January 02, 2011 - Results Enterprises Inc.