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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
Echota Honored Among Best of Winners in 2010 Mountain Homes Awards
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 been named to Pinnacle Living Mountain Homes Southern Style’s elite 2010 Best of the Mountains list. Echota... - July 10, 2010 - Echota
Royal Oaks Building Group Earns ENERGY STAR® Builder Partner Designation
Rich Van Tassel, president of Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC (www.royaloaksbg.com), has announced that the company is now an ENERGY STAR® Builder Partner. All new homes built in the company’s 12 neighborhoods will be ENERGY STAR® certified, meaning they are verified as at least 15... - July 09, 2010 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Building Envelope Science Institute Heads to New Orleans with Defective Drywall Training Seminar
The certification program offered through the Institute (BESI) instructs and trains licensed and approved state contractors in the remediation of defective or corrosive drywall. The program offers certification for inspectors, consultants, project managers, and remediation contractors. - July 08, 2010 - Building Envelope Science Institute
New Jersey Landscape Designer Launches New Website
Grandview Landscape & Masonry, a leading New Jersey landscape designer providing services in Northern and Central New Jersey, is pleased to announce the launch of their new website, www.GrandviewOutdoor.com. The easy to navigate site provides existing and potential customers with detailed information about the many types of landscaping services offered by the New Jersey landscaper. - July 07, 2010 - Grandview Landscape and Masonry
Echota’s 9th Annual Independence Day Celebration to Benefit 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, will host their 9th annual Independence Day Celebration on Saturday, July 3 from noon until 3 p.m. at the Echota... - July 01, 2010 - Echota
AIRECOM Announces New Sales Manager
Central Ohio based heating, cooling and refrigeration company hires Sam Levi. AIRECOM is proud to announce that Sam Levi has accepted the newly created position of Sales Manager. Levi has eight years experience in the heating and cooling industry with expertise in light commercial and... - June 30, 2010 - AIRECOM
Dennis Kotaska, Broker Associate, Joins the #1 RE/MAX Office in Florida
Dennis Kotaska, Broker Associate of RE/MAX Alliance Group of Florida joins the # 1 RE/MAX in the State of Florida located at 2000 Webber St., Sarasota, Florida. "I have the great benefit of growing up as the third generation in real estate, and coming home to the west coast of Florida that I... - June 27, 2010 - Dennis Kotaska
New Long® Fence Office is Designed to be Green
Maryland Fencing Contractors move into new, state of the art eco-friendly facility. - June 26, 2010 - Long Fence
Davidson Realty Expands with Eight New Agents
Davidson Realty now top lister for Jacksonville, Florida and St. Augustine, Florida homes in World Golf Village and Palencia. - June 26, 2010 - The Neighborhoods of World Golf Village
The Brits Are Back
Due to an unprecedented value for money, sales show concrete evidence of a turn around in the Italian property market. - June 25, 2010 - Realitalia
Coldwell Banker United, REALTORS® Announces Top Producers for May
Coldwell Banker United, REALTORS® Niceville Office announced that agent Pam Weeks took honors as the top Listing Agent and agent Linda Holoviak took honors for the top sales agent for the month of May 2010. About Coldwell Banker United, REALTORS Coldwell Banker United, Realtors was founded in... - June 25, 2010 - Coldwell Banker United Realtors
Echota Releases Video Featuring High Country Community Developer
Echota (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 announced the release of a video featuring Mark Harrill, developer of Echota. In the video, Harrill discusses Echota and... - June 25, 2010 - Echota
QUAEVS Launch a New and Innovative Raffle to Win an Apartment on the Palm Jumeirah in Dubai
Quaevs is revolutionizing the way property changes hands all across the world. Their smart concept brings value to all offering a win-win. This concept is a raffle to win a beautiful apartment on the world-famous Palm Jumeirah, something previously unheard of and largely unobtainable for most. http://www.deluxelotto.net. - June 23, 2010 - QUAEVS
Houston Apartment Association Honors Industry’s Finest
Industry Achievement Awards Recognize 16 Individuals for Contributions. - June 23, 2010 - Houston Apartment Association
Newly Upgraded Real Estate Investor Websites Enhance Selling Quickly
A real estate investing website company, RealEstateInvestorsWebsites.net has released an upgrade for their real estate investor websites that enhances features for selling houses quickly, among others. These upgrades apply whether they sell houses to regular home buyers or wholesale them to other... - June 22, 2010 - RealEstateInvestingWebSites.com
PlanOmatic Welcomes Justin Trent Meek, Marketing Director
Long-time marketing and advertising executive Justin Trent Meek has joined the ranks of the real estate service organization PlanOmatic. Meek, a veteran marketing strategist is taking over the marketing department as the company makes strategic moves into new markets in Minneapolis, Minnesota and... - June 20, 2010 - PlanOmatic
Toll Brothers to Donate Home Appliances to Local Charities
Toll Brothers, the nation's leading builder of luxury homes and fine communities, has recently announced that it will donate over 1,500 appliances to charities across the nation. The appliance distribution will be handled through HomeAid, a non-profit organization that provides housing for homeless. - June 20, 2010 - Toll Brothers
FloorMall Now Offering simpleFLOORS.com Flooring Products
It is with great excitement that Floormall.com announces it will now be offering simpleFLOORS’ design-conscious flooring to residential and commercial markets. Online retailer FloorMall.com has entered into a partnership with flooring vendor simpleFLOORS and will be selling their high... - June 15, 2010 - FloorMall.com
Building Envelope Science Institute Holds Its Next Training Seminar for Defective Drywall in New Orleans, Louisiana
The recent CPSC/HUD publication of remediation guidelines and the findings of fact & conclusions of law filed by Judge Fallon are no cause for change to the remediation protocol endorsed by the Building Envelope Institute since October 2009. - June 11, 2010 - Building Envelope Science Institute
Atelier Brazilian Hardwood Flooring Now Offered by Stewartfloor
Chicago-based Brazilian hardwood flooring dealer offers new coating line for Brazilian Teak / Cumaru and Brazilian Chestnut / Sucupira / Tiete Chestnut - June 11, 2010 - Stewartfloor
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.
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
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
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