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StrucSure Home Warranty Welcomes Scott Whisenant to Sales Team
Whisenant to Promote StrucSure’s Warranty and Insurance Programs in Central & Southwest Texas - September 29, 2010 - StrucSure Home Warranty
Axacore Announces the Appointment of Industry Veteran Steve DeBlasio
Axacore, a leading provider of appliance based document imaging solutions for the financial service industry, is pleased to announce the recent hire of Steve DeBlasio to the position of National Channel Sales Manager. “We are very happy to have Steve join our management team. His experience... - September 28, 2010 - Axacore Inc.
Mike Mafi of The Building Group Gives Insight to Construction Digital About His Family Business with Big Plans
Construction Digital spoke with the owner and president of The Building Group, Mike Mafi to learn about this small, family-owned construction business. The Building Group is a custom home builder that has been serving the northern Virginia area since 2004. The homes range from 6,000 square feet to... - September 24, 2010 - WDM Group
Scott "Spiderman" Mulholland of U S Building Consultants Addresses the Pros and Cons of Chinese Drywall Remediation
There are four main methods or approaches to remediation currently being used or considered for the remediation of structures with Defective (Chinese) Drywall. Mr. Mulholland explains the pros and cons of each approach and provides more information related to this issue. - September 23, 2010 - USBCI
Real Estate Investing Website Company Releases Language Translation
A real estate investing and website development company, www.RealEstateInvestorsWebsites.net has implemented language translation on their real estate investor web sites among other new upgrades. The websites are created for managing all aspects of real estate investing business. In the modern... - September 23, 2010 - RealEstateInvestingWebSites.com
BESI Offers Quality Instruction & Training for Defective (Chinese) Drywall Inspectors, Consultants, and Remediators
The Building Envelope Science Institute’s First Annual Conference, Training Seminar & Exhibition for Defective (Chinese) Drywall Inspection and Remediation is being held in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on October 24-27, 2010. - September 23, 2010 - Building Envelope Science Institute
New Abbey Model Opens in the Villas at Great Plains Park
Kemmons Wilson Companies announced that their new Abbey model is now open in the Villas at Great Plains Park, an active adult community with a maintenance-free lifestyle. The new model adds upgraded kitchen and living areas creating more options for the buyer purchasing a home in the Villas at... - September 22, 2010 - Kemmons Wilson Communities
Waterpointe Homes Opens Newport Beach Model Homes for Grand Opening October 2 & 3
Pledging a $1,000 donation to Orangewood Children’s Home for every home sold during the grand opening on October 2 and 3, Waterpointe Homes invites everyone to tour the new model homes at Newport Palisades in Newport Beach. - September 22, 2010 - Waterpointe Homes
Town Hall Series Helps Distressed Nevada Homeowners
Free meeting being held at Green Valley Ranch Resort in Las Vegas, features discussions with Realtors, attorneys and mortgage specialists. - September 22, 2010 - Prudential Americana Group
New American West Single Story Floor Plan - Something to Brag About
American West in Las Vegas, Nevada introduces a new single story home with brag space. This new 3,068 sq. ft. floor plan creates a two-story space in a single-story home. - September 18, 2010 - American West Homes
Croatia’s Premier Oak and Timber Buildings Now Available in the UK
Now self builders can benefit from some of the most desirable and sustainable timber buildings in the world, thanks to an exclusive partnership between Azelija, Croatia’s leading manufacturer of oak and timber buildings, and UK company, CroatianCabin Ltd. Ideal for all types of self build... - September 12, 2010 - CroatianCabin Ltd
BESI Provides Training for Defective (Chinese) Drywall Inspections and Remediation
The Building Envelope Science Institute (BESI) is a specialized institute dedicated to the advancement of education, specifically designed for the construction industry. The Institute’s first major contribution to the industry is providing a solution to the Defective (Chinese or corrosive)... - September 11, 2010 - Building Envelope Science Institute
Waterpointe Homes Forms Interest List for Affordable Newport Beach Homes
The interest list for the Newport Palisades collection by Waterpointe Homes is already gaining momentum. Only 33 new homes will be available in this gated enclave in Newport Beach. - September 11, 2010 - Waterpointe Homes
Royal Oaks Building Group Begins Village of Lexington Expansion
Triangle Home Builder Launches First Phase of New Homes in Residential Neighborhood Located in Cameron, N.C. - September 10, 2010 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
The Simeone Team with RE/MAX Realty Group Move to the South Office
The Simeone Team with RE/MAX Realty Group have expanded their business to include Bonita Springs and Estero providing Real Estate services to that area. They will continue to service the south Fort Myers communities. - September 10, 2010 - Joe & Anne Simeone
Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® to Host Safety Seminar
Local Real Estate Association Addresses Safety Concerns on the Job - September 09, 2010 - RRAR
Refurbished Delray Beach Apartments Create a Sense of Community
The Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency is nearing the completion of a $1M renovation to Palm Manor Apartments, a 25-unit affordable apartment complex on SW 9th Avenue. The project has made a big difference in the Delray Beach community. - September 03, 2010 - Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency
Titus Built, LLC Wins Gold in the 2010 Qualified Remodeler Master Design Awards
Titus Built, LLC of Wilton, Connecticut, is proud to announce the company has been named a 2010 Gold Winner in the Qualified Remodeler 2010 Master Design Awards competition. The company won first place in the Exterior Facelift category. “We are honored to be recognized in this prestigious... - September 01, 2010 - Titus Built, LLC
Susan Ball Earns Prestigious Designation to Help Homeowners in Danger of Foreclosure
“This CDPE designation has been invaluable as I work with sellers and lenders on complicated short sales,” said Ms. Ball. “It is so rewarding to be able to help sellers save their homes from foreclosure.” - August 28, 2010 - Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate, Susan J. Ball
PropertyShark.com Launches InstantAds, a Self-Service Advertising Platform to Reach Real Estate Buyers and Sellers
PropertyShark.com, the premier real estate data website, today officially launched InstantAds, a self-service advertising platform to let businesses and real estate professionals create a text or banner ad and have it displayed on PropertyShark.com within minutes, for as little as $25 per... - August 27, 2010 - PropertyShark.com
Brookfield’s Home of the Week Includes $90k in Upgrades, Incentives at Serenity
Brookfield’s Home of the Week at Serenity includes over $40,000 in options and offers $50,000 in incentives. - August 26, 2010 - Brookfield Homes, California
Cullum Homes Selected to be Exclusive Builder for Village at Paradise Reserve, Arizona's Newest Luxury Home Community
First model expected to open February 2011; $64 million project expected to have significant economic impact. - August 26, 2010 - Cullum Homes
EMI Supply Inc. Announces Business Partnership with The M.K. Morse Company
EMI Supply Inc. announces a new business partnership with M.K. Morse. This partnership recognizes EMI Supply Inc. as an authorized distributor of M.K. Morse and its complete line of band saw blades and cutting tool accessories. - August 24, 2010 - EMI Supply Inc.
New Audio Webinar - Home Inspection Marketing Success with Jeremy Martin
Ken Compton, founder of Home Inspection Marketing Center, recently interviewed Jeremy Martin, a successful home inspector. That interview is now available on a free audio webinar. - August 21, 2010 - Home Inspection Marketing Center
Bathroom Vanities: More Savings and Options from Top Online Retailer
Top online retailer has added several new product lines to fill the needs of its growing customer base. Its new line of traditional bathroom vanities will have two popular counter top options, Travertine and Black Galaxy Marble. These limestone tops have subtle patterns on the surface of the tiles and can create many interesting characters to any bathroom. - August 20, 2010 - Better Baths
Costa Rica’s Guanacaste Country Club, Featuring Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course, Offering Homes with 100% Financing
With beautiful mountain and volcano views, Guanacaste Country Club's unique setting is nothing less than breathtaking. And now a lot or home in this fully secured and gated country club complete with Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course is available to investors for as little as $0 down and with... - August 19, 2010 - Virtus 1 Costa Rica Real Estate
Cofer/Adams Helps Homeowners Take Advantage of the 30% Energy Tax Credit
The Energy Tax Credit will be reduced from 30% to 10% at the end of 2010, now is the time for homeowners to take advantage of the American Recovery and Reinvestment act of 2009 stimulus program. Homeowners can save money and get a tax credit by making their homes more energy efficient, increase... - August 19, 2010 - Cofer/Adams Building Center, Inc.
Introducing "Syndi," the New Desktop Avatar for the Multihousing Industry
SyndicIT introduces SaaS Offering to capture, file, securely store, workflow process, share and exchange your paper documents and electronic files -specialized for the multihousing industry - make doucments and file available 24/7 from anywhere. - August 19, 2010 - SyndicIT Services Corporation
Palm Beach Gardens Realtor Looks to Cyberspace TV to Help Customers
Realtor® Jeff Lichtenstein has has found a way to utilize today’s technology to do his part to help an industry that has been hammered with declining home values and befuddled customers. His solution: JeffTV. - August 19, 2010 - Jeff Lichtenstein, Realtor
Jeff Benton Homes Begins New Home Development in Madison Alabama
Huntsville, Alabama homebuilder Jeff Benton Homes has broken ground for Chelsea Park, the company’s third new home development in Madison, Alabama. The Chelsea Park community is located on Balch Road just north of the company’s Millstone subdivision. The new home development has 3... - August 18, 2010 - Jeff Benton Homes
Take It to the House Kick-Off: Chance to Win a New Lennar Home in AZ
Lennar and the Arizona Cardinals Have Teamed Up for a House Give Away Promotion. Two Arizona High School Athletic Teams Also Win by Helping with the Outreach. - August 11, 2010 - Lennar, Arizona
Castrads Launches New Website for Cast Iron Radiators
After almost a year of running two parallel sites, Castrads has recently combined Castrads.com with Castradsshop.co.uk, yielding a more user friendly interface and an amalgamated help section for advice on cast iron radiators. - August 11, 2010 - Castrads
Sales Consultants Make for a Power Duo Leading Kemmons Wilson Companies in a Positive Direction
Kemmons Wilson Companies announced that Martinez and Batkie will handle sales at three Memphis- area KW communities: The Oaks at Woodchase in Cordova; The Village at Schilling Farms in Collierville, TN; and The Oaks at Parkview in Olive Branch, MS. - August 07, 2010 - Kemmons Wilson Communities
Echota Donates More Than 600 Pounds of Food to Hardin Park Elementary School
Echota (http://www.echotanc.com), a community of elegantly crafted, Adirondack-style homes located in North Carolina’s High Country between Boone, Banner Elk and Blowing Rock, has donated more than 600 pounds of food to Hardin Park Elementary School. As part of the community’s 9th... - August 06, 2010 - Echota
Highly Decorated Ret. Detective Bart Vallaro Completes His Mortgage Loan Modification Software
Retired Detective Bart Vallaro spends two years developing a Mortgage Loan Modification Software that will effectively help homeowners fight Foreclosure with a Do-it-Yourself Loan Modification Software. - August 04, 2010 - Official 911
StrucSure Home Warranty Teams with Remodeleze.com
Partnership to Provide One-Stop Resource for Remodeling Contractors and Homeowners Looking to Remodel - August 04, 2010 - StrucSure Home Warranty
Finding a Solution: Shopping Cart Abandonment
For e-commerce companies, shopping cart abandonment is an ever-present setback. Customers visit the site, engage with the brand, research the products, and finally start the purchasing process – only to discard their order, often without explanation. Pegasus Lighting’s recent efforts to improve its checkout process proved to be quite invaluable. - August 03, 2010 - Pegasus Lighting
Raleigh Regional Association Of REALTORS® Announces Community Service Committee Scholarship Winners
Theresa Clark, president of the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® (RRAR) (www.rrar.com), has announced that five scholarships were awarded to high school graduates Nicholas Savage, Dana Andersen, Sarah Kline, Ashley Stacy and Kathryn Hornaday to recognize their outstanding community... - July 30, 2010 - RRAR
Cheval, South Charlotte’s Newest Luxury Equestrian Community, Announces Beacon Builders as the Newest Member of Their Renowned Featured Custom Builder Program
Cheval is pleased to announce Beacon Builders as the newest member of their renowned Featured Custom Builder Program. Beacon will begin building custom homes throughout all phases of Cheval in Fall 2010. Their attention to detail and careful consideration of family needs and lifestyle make their... - July 29, 2010 - Cheval
Hot Outside? Homebuyers Benefit During Taylor Morrison’s Triple Digit Days.
Consumers Receive Savings for Every Degree Above 100 Degrees in the Arizona Summer Heat. - July 28, 2010 - Taylor Morrison
Royal Oaks Building Group Celebrates Sell Out of Homes at Walnut Creek Community
Rich Van Tassel, president of Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC (http://www.royaloaksbg.com), has announced that the company has sold out of all its home sites and single-family homes in The Neighborhoods at Walnut Creek. Located inside the beltline in southeast Raleigh, Walnut Creek is an affordable... - July 24, 2010 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
nCompass Homes Creates an Outdoor Paradise for One Local Family
An overgrown and virtually unusable backyard gets a face-lift by creating an outdoor paradise that includes dual patios, built-in grill and fire pit, plus a putting green. This backyard haven has something for everyone to enjoy. - July 23, 2010 - nCompass Homes
Tara Lightner Robbins Receives Association Management Degree
Tara Lightner Robbins, Director of Governmental Affairs for the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS, received her Certificate Degree for Strategies in Non-Profit Management from The University of Chicago Graham School of General Studies, which recognizes exceptional efforts made by the... - July 23, 2010 - RRAR
Lennar Salutes "Hometown Heroes" with a Special Program Designed to Help with Home Purchase
The Virginia Division of Lennar Has a Special Program for Hometown Heroes. This Includes; Educators, Medical Professionals, Law Enforcement, Firefighters and Military Personnel, Both Active and Veterans. - July 22, 2010 - Lennar
Echota On The Ridge Clubhouse Receives Architectural Award of Merit
Echota (http://www.echotanc.com), a community of elegantly crafted, Adirondack-style homes located in North Carolina’s High Country between Boone, Banner Elk and Blowing Rock, has received the Architectural Award of Merit from the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce for Echota On The Ridge, one of... - July 18, 2010 - Echota
Joe Pattison Joins Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC
Rich Van Tassel, president of Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC (http://www.royaloaksbg.com), has announced that Joe Pattison has joined the company as a new home consultant for The Peninsula at Amberly and Holly Pointe. In this role, Pattison is responsible for identifying and matching prospective... - July 16, 2010 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
City of Tacoma Chooses Projectmates Construction Management Software for Capital Improvement Projects
With its 100% web-based platform, Projectmates will allow the City of Tacoma’s construction management staff, design consultant teams, and contractors to collaborative online and to benefit from improved response times on construction workflows like RFIs, submittals, and change orders. Among other factors, the City chose Projectmates for its functionality, training resources, and speed of implementation. - July 15, 2010 - Systemates, Inc.
Defective Drywall Training Seminar Set for New Orleans, Training Provided by the Building Envelope Science Institute
The Building Envelope Science Institute (BESI) is a specialized institute dedicated to the advancement of education, specifically designed for the construction industry. BESI’s first major contribution to the industry is providing a solution to the Chinese “defective or corrosive”... - July 13, 2010 - Building Envelope Science Institute
Jeff Benton Homes Earns Google™ Favorite Place Ranking
Huntsville, Alabama homebuilder Jeff Benton Homes (JBH) has been named a Google™ Favorite Place for the period December 1 to February 28. Favorite Place status indicates that Jeff Benton Homes is one of the most popular local businesses on Google as measured by how many times people search... - July 13, 2010 - Jeff Benton Homes
Bowen Family Homes Offers Free Basement Incentive at Hanover Place in Alpharetta
Bowen Family Homes recently announced new incentives for all homes at its Hanover Place community in Alpharetta. The limited time offer includes free basements or a $25,000 incentive on slab homes. Both incentives are available on move-in ready homes and presale homes. Hanover Place currently... - July 13, 2010 - Bowen Family Homes