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Marketshare Inc. Launches New Home Communities Search Site for the Bay Area and Sacramento Areas, www.toptennewhomes.com

If you register between June 9th and July 31st you will be entered to win this new iPad. If you register and share the site with your Facebook or Twitter friends, you will be entered twice. - June 11, 2010 - Top Ten New Home Communities

Terramar Financial Corporation Announces 100% Commission Payout & Marketing Benefits for Mortgage Professionals in California

Terramar Financial Corporation announces a new opportunity for Mortgage Professionals residing in California. Terramar Financial, a full service mortgage broker, has established a strong support system and 100% commission payout for Mortgage Professionals. The system that Terramar Financial has... - June 10, 2010 - Terramar Financial Corporation

GetSolar Launches Online Solar Quote System

GetSolar releases a new interactive online tool that allows US residential and commercial customers to find out the true energy potential of their roofs. - June 09, 2010 - GetSolar

HomeTelos, LP Selected by HUD to Market Residential Inventory in 25 States, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands

HomeTelos, LP, a Dallas-based real estate services and technology firm, and an approved GSA Schedule Contractor, has been selected by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to provide new and advanced marketing strategies to sell HUD’s single-family residential... - June 09, 2010 - HomeTelos, L.P.

Free Bespoke Realitalia Furniture Package Included in the Price of Your Italian Property

To celebrate Realitalia new website – today started an offer of a Free bespoke Furniture Package for those who act quickly. If you sign a Preliminary Contract at Ville degli Olivi, Lajatico, Tuscany, you will gain a complete Furniture Package included into the price of your Italian Home. - June 04, 2010 - Realitalia

Finally a Real Choice in Real Estate Selling from Click On Realestate

The new website Click On Realestate is challenging conventional real estate agent selling methods and offering homeowners an alternative; a smart choice. - June 04, 2010 - Click On Realestate

Realitalia’s New Website Now Online - Freehold Managed Italian Property

Clarity and easy navigation. The website explains why the Freehold Managed Italian Homes of Realitalia are different: the Realitalia Management System, the Design Options, the Furniture Packages and the Eco-commitment of Realitalia. - June 02, 2010 - Realitalia

Voyage Home Loans is Planting a Tree for Every Home Loan Started in June

Voyage Home Loans strives to make a difference in communities around the world through charitable and Green efforts monthly. To further their Green endeavors this summer, Voyage is launching their Plant-A-Tree 2010 program June 1. For every home loan that is started with Voyage throughout June, a... - May 30, 2010 - Voyage Home Loans

Building Envelope Science Institute Holds Training Seminar for Defective Drywall in New Orleans, Louisiana

The Building Envelope Science Institute (BESI) has held training seminars on Defective Drywall throughout Florida since October 2009; now the institute is going to New Orleans to provide qualified individuals training to perform inspections and remediation on structures with Chinese "Defective" Drywall. - May 27, 2010 - Building Envelope Science Institute

Charlotte Plumbing & Air Conditioning Company, Dan King Services, Proves Their Customer Satisfaction Strategy Works

According to experts at Dan King Services, their Charlotte plumbing and Charlotte Air Conditioning clients continue to use their services all year round because of their customer satisfaction. Most of all, their Charlotte Plumbing Company, Ben Franklin Plumbing and their Charlotte Air Conditioning... - May 26, 2010 - Dan King Services

SMART Investment & International Property Expo

As Hong Kong property prices continue to soar and stock markets remain quiet, local investors can seek attractive deals at the forthcoming SMART Investment & International Property Expo. - May 26, 2010 - Smart Expos

Innovative Gas Vapor Mitigation Systems for Protection Against Vapor Intrusion in Brownfield Redevelopment Projects

CETCO announces the availability of an innovative multi-system Gas Vapor Mitigation program. With vapor intrusion becoming more of a significant environmental issue for regulators, industry leaders, and concerned residents nationwide, CETCO has developed, with the support of their world-class research and development team, a multi-system approach that provides four customized solutions for mitigating gas vapors generated from a wide variety of contaminants. - May 24, 2010 - CETCO

Avoid Landslides: Get a Home Foundation Inspection

Foundation Contractor Julian Construction Advises Homeowners in Potential Landslide Areas to Get Foundation Inspected - May 23, 2010 - Julian Construction

New Construction Begins at Hanover Place in Alpharetta

Bowen Family Homes recently announced new construction is now underway at their popular Hanover Place community in Alpharetta. Hanover Place has been a top selling Forsyth community since its debut and recently sold out of all its move-in ready homes. Construction resumed this spring to offer... - May 20, 2010 - Bowen Family Homes

Surge in New Business Openings in World Golf Village Underscores Improving Economic Outlook

Additional business openings in World Golf Village near Jacksonville and St. Augustine signal improving outlook. - May 18, 2010 - The Neighborhoods of World Golf Village

"Rome Sweet Home" Apartments Can Now be Paid in US Dollars

Rome Sweet Home now offers the opportunity to let its customers pay with US Dollars. As the American currency gets stronger booking a holiday apartment in Rome will be more convenient. - May 17, 2010 - Rome Sweet Home

Local Builder Helps ABC's Extreme Makeover Home Edition Construct First Modular Home

In ninety-six hours a highly coordinated group of builders construct a 4,150 square foot modular home for the Williams Family of Pine Mountain Valley Georgia. The Williams are an inspirational family battling a terminal illness, a childhood disability, and their home literally crumbling around them. ABC's Extreme Makeover Home Edition featuring this build and family will air on Sunday, May 16th at 8/7c time. - May 12, 2010 - CustomSmart Homes

American West Celebrates Grand Opening of American West Reserve

American West is thrilled to be celebrating the grand opening of their newest community, American West Reserve located in Coronado Ranch in Las Vegas, Nevada. The home designs range from 2,492 to 3,019 square feet. - May 07, 2010 - American West Homes

Jeff Benton Homes Wins GuildQuality 2010 Customer Satisfaction Award

Jeff Benton Homes, a leading homebuilder in Huntsville, Alabama, announced today that the company has been awarded a 2010 Guildmaster Award for exceptional customer satisfaction. Jeff Benton Homes was one of 139 home builders, remodelers, contractors and real estate developers throughout North... - May 06, 2010 - Jeff Benton Homes

NBA Players Choose Gregory A. Jones Architecture

Gregory A. Jones Architecture and B&M Building have been retained by NBA Players Udonis Haslem of the Miami Heat and Keyon Dooling of the New Jersey Nets to provide Architectural and Building services for their residences in South Florida. - May 04, 2010 - Gregory A. Jones Architecture

Gladstone Homes Extends Unique Sneak Peak Event Through May: New Impression Series Draws Homebuyer Interest

Gladstone Homes is offering a unique "sneak peek" of an under-construction, decorated model. The special tours through May allow families to see both the quality construction behind the drywall and get a true sense of space as it is staged with furniture and mock appliances. The Sagestone model is the first in a new series of Gladstone home designs priced to meet the needs of the economy. - May 04, 2010 - Gladstone Homes

New NightWatcher Robotic Security Lighting Available

The new NightWatcherTM range of outdoor security lights contain patent pending motion sensing technology that determines the direction of the motion within the 220 degree detection zone, then points the light in that direction. As the built-in microprocessor controls the motorized light head, it gives any approaching intruder the impression that they are being actively monitored. The systems are designed to not only illuminate when motion is detected but also track the movement of the interlope. - May 03, 2010 - Cimetta Design

Carlos Evans, CDPE Completes Buyer Sales Strategy Course for Residential Real Estate

Carlos Evans has just completed a highly specialized course in residential real estate buyer sales strategies conducted by the Council of Residential Specialists of the National Association Of Realtors®. This course is one in a series of professional education sequences required to qualify for... - May 03, 2010 - Keller Williams Capital Properties

Carlos Evans Earns Real Estate, Short Sale Designation to Help Homeowners in Danger of Foreclosure

Carlos Evans, CDPE of W.C. & A.N. Miller, Realtors “A Long & Foster Company” in Washington, DC has earned the prestigious Certified Distressed Property Expert® (CDPE) designation, having completed extensive training in foreclosure avoidance, with a particular emphasis on... - May 03, 2010 - Keller Williams Capital Properties

Anne Erwin Sotheby's International Realty Announces New Ownership

Anne Erwin Sotheby’s International Realty today announced the firm will now operate under the leadership of new owner Linda Briggs. Anne Erwin Sotheby’s International Realty was established in 1980 under the leadership of Anne Erwin, the wife of a prominent York attorney, followed by... - April 24, 2010 - Anne Erwin Sotheby's International Realty

New Chicago Real Estate Agent Welcomed to Dream Town Realty

Dream Town Realty welcomed five new agents to its team of residential consultants in February, including Eddie Benitez who joined Dream Town at the end of the month. Mr. Benitez is one of the most recent additions to the company's growing network of real estate professionals. - April 23, 2010 - Dream Town Realty

Kelly E. Capolino, Top Real Estate Producer, Recognized by Mike Ferry Organization

Kelly E. Capolino, a Naples, Florida real estate agent, was recognized by the Mike Ferry Organization with Level "10" Superstar standing in the national program. - April 23, 2010 - Kelly E. Capolino

New Jersey Home Buyers Get Up to $15,000 Rebate at the Closing When Using Homebuyerrebate.org

Starting on Jan 10, 2010, governor Corzine signed in to law that home buyers in NJ are allowed to receive a rebate from participating real estate agents when purchasing a home. www.homebuyerrebate.org allows home buyers to receive up to $15,000 rebate direct from participating brokers when... - April 23, 2010 - homebuyerrebate

Bank Owned Homes Provide Opportunity for Real Estate Investors

With Nearly 60% of All Homes Sold on the MLS Being Foreclosures, Investors Find It a Growing Source for Deals. - April 22, 2010 - Get Real REI

Axacore's XDOC Document Management System Cuts Paper Processing Time

In addition to reducing paper processing time XDOC also reduces operations expenses. - April 21, 2010 - Axacore Inc.

StopForeclosureRenttoOwn.com Website Launches to Give People a Second Chance

The website of StopForeclosureRenttoOwn.com has launched with the goal of straddling and bridging the gap between the Foreclosure Market and the Rent to Own Homes Market by reaching out to those urgently in need of help. Second Chances During Tough Economic Times This new dynamic website offers... - April 21, 2010 - HomeRun Homes

Repeat Provides Homes and Properties for Sale in USA

Repeat Property is an online real estate agent with a vast pool of homes for sale to choose from and properties for sale for commercial uses. Repeat Properties is one of the largest real estate agents in America. - April 17, 2010 - Repeat Property

Boston’s Staged Home Sells at First Open House with a 500% Return on Staging Investment

Maureen Reddy, of DaVinci Designer Gallery, proves once again that a properly staged house will translate into a successful sale. Homeowners enjoyed a full price offer at the first open house and $20,000 more than the pre-staged asking price. - April 15, 2010 - DaVinci Designer Gallery

Determined Investment Company Plans to Make West End of Atlanta a Desirable Intown Location for Home Buyers and Local Businesses

The company Sterling Property Holdings, Inc (SPH, Inc.) is truly determined to turn things around in West End Atlanta. The Marietta based real estate investment company headed by CEO Lionel Sterling has large aspirations of changing the appeal of Atlanta's intown West End. "The West End of... - April 14, 2010 - Sterling Property Holdings, Inc.

Modern and Innovative IDX Broker Search Tools Simplify and Speed Up the Online Real Estate Search for Home Seekers

IDX Broker uses its custom IDX solution to speed up the online property search process, saving both real estate professionals and their clients time and hassle. - April 11, 2010 - IDX, Inc.

Web 2.0 Startup: HomeLeafs.com Determined to Help Homeowners Prevent Their Foreclosure for Free

HomeLeafs.com, a New Social Network Geared Towards Helping Homeowners Prevent Their Foreclosure by Allowing Them to Network with Local Service Providers. - April 09, 2010 - HomeLeafs

ForRent.com Partners with Trulia.com to Expand Online Real Estate Presence

ForRent.com, anchor Web site for For Rent Media Solutions™, a leading resource for searching apartments nationwide and a division of Dominion Enterprises, has announced its newest partnership with Trulia.com, a comprehensive real estate search site. This partnership exemplifies... - April 08, 2010 - For Rent Media Solutions

Highland Homes Named One of the Nation’s Top Home Builders

Highland Homes is pleased to announce that Builder Magazine has ranked the company #84 on the list of the top 100 home builders in the country, based on 2008 closings. Centrally located in Lakeland, Florida, this father and son business is the only independent Central Florida home builder to make... - April 08, 2010 - Highland Homes

Just Letting Goes Residential, Residential Sales That is

It's official, Just Letting, a division of the Just Property Group is pleased to announce the launch of their sister company, Just Residential. Having established a legacy as South Africa's largest property letting organisation, Just Letting's sister company Just Residential, is now boldly striving... - April 08, 2010 - Just Residential

Showcase of Homes Set April 24 - May 2, 2010

The Fourth Annual Showcase of Homes is scheduled Saturday, April 24, through Sunday, May 2. Homes and homesites will be available for viewing at Abrego Lake and Eden Crossing. - April 07, 2010 - Abrego Development Company, LP

User-Friendly IDX Search Tools Help to Speed-Up and Simplify the Online Real Estate Search for Home Seekers

IDX Broker uses its custom IDX solution to create a sense of ease and efficiency for consumers preforming their real estate search online. - April 07, 2010 - IDX, Inc.

Bowen Family Homes’ Willoughby Cove Now Offering Presales from the $180s

Bowen Family Homes recently announced presale opportunities at Willoughby Cove located in the sought-after Hamilton Mill area. The community offers beautiful ranch home designs ideal for families looking to live in a peaceful suburb that offers all the benefits of city life. Close proximity to... - April 04, 2010 - Bowen Family Homes

Local Home Stager is Now CT State Chapter President of RESA®

The Real Estate Staging Association “RESA” has officially launched their Connecticut State Chapter. Yoseni Dunphy, owner, The Home Stager Connecticut was appointed State Chapter President. - April 03, 2010 - The Home Stager Connecticut

McArthur Homes is Recognized with 2010 ENERGY STAR® Leadership in Housing Award

McArthur Homes earns award for building new homes that protect the environment through energy efficiency - April 02, 2010 - McArthur Homes

Highland Homes Sponsors Annual Pro-Am Tennis Tournament

Highland Homes was the corporate sponsor for the 31st Annual Pro-Am Tennis Event benefiting the Achievement Academy in Polk County, Florida. The owners and employees of Highland Homes were personally touched by the Academy when their own families had children who attended several years ago. Owners... - April 02, 2010 - Highland Homes