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Join the Free Community Shred Event at Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS® Shredding Begins 10:00 AM Saturday, June 23rd
Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS will host their 2012 Shredding Event Saturday, June 23rd from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM at their office at 7300 Six Forks Road in Raleigh. The team invites friends, clients and anyone in the community to bring old, valuable papers that need to be destroyed in a secure... - June 22, 2012 - Linda Craft & Team Realtors
LiftRig Likes to Lift Beside the Sea
Portland in Dorset may be an Olympic site this year, but it is also the location of LiftRig Consulting’s latest subsea power cable handling and storage project. LiftRig are working with Manor Marine to provide safe and cost-effective handling and storage of spare power cables for the... - June 22, 2012 - LiftRig Consulting
Kim Crump Earns Accredited Buyers Representative® Designation @ Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS®
Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS® buyer’s agent Kim Crump has added a new honor to her credentials: The prestigious Accredited Buyers Representative® from the National Association of Realtors®. The training includes a two day training session and elective courses, being an active... - June 21, 2012 - Linda Craft & Team Realtors
Local Real Estate Broker Receives GRI Designation
Local real estate broker, Dawna Davies, recently earned her Graduate REALTOR® Institute (GRI) designation. The GRI is the nations number one real estate credential and one of the most prestigious professional designations. The GRI program is an intensive course of study consisting of 95 hours... - June 21, 2012 - The Davies Company Real Estate
Rabine Group Foundation Hosted Its 4th Annual Golf Outing Fundraiser
The Rabine Group Foundation held its fourth annual Golf outing in Woodstock, Illinois benefitting sponsored non-profit organizations advocating for children, the elderly and medical research. - June 21, 2012 - Rabine Group
Six Chicago-Area RE/MAX Firms Honored for Their 2011 Fundraising Efforts to Benefit Children’s Memorial Hospital
Six member firms of the RE/MAX Northern Illinois real estate network, all serving the metropolitan Chicago real estate market, recently were honored for their 2011 fundraising efforts to benefit the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals (CMNH) and specifically Children’s Memorial... - June 21, 2012 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
Delray CRA Funds New Public Art Feature for West Atlantic Plaza; Dedication Ceremony Set for June 27
A dedication ceremony for a new public art feature at the West Atlantic Plaza is set for Wed., June 27, 6pm. The 12-foot sculpture, funded by the Delray Beach CRA, honors the city's early African American settlers. - June 21, 2012 - Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency
Rent-Direct.com Delivers Savings to More Lessees Than Ever with Over 4,600 No-Fee NYC Rental Apartments
Renters searching for apartments for rent in New York City within a tight and competitive real estate market can now browse over 4,600 no-fee listings at Rent-Direct.com. - June 21, 2012 - Rent Direct – No Fee Apartments NYC
NARI NYC LI Holds Annual Chapter Awards & Officer Installation Dinner an Evening to Honor Their Dedicated Members
On Thursday, June 21, the National Association of the Remodeling Industry’s (NARI) NYC LI Chapter will be hosting their annual Awards Ceremony, at the Sheraton, in Hauppauge. - June 21, 2012 - The National Association of the Remodeling Industry
Pro-Air Services, Inc. Acquires FilTech-Woodland, Inc.
Leading North Alabama-based HVAC contractor Pro-Air Services, Inc. has acquired FilTech-Woodland, Inc., a metal fabrication company located in Decatur, Ala. CEO Marshall Putman recognizes the growth potential, “The Tennessee Valley and national economy is growing and is poised for... - June 21, 2012 - Pro-Air Services
Lincoln Property Company Signs 164,000 SF in Leases at Broadway 101 Commerce Park
The Desert West Region office of Lincoln Property Company has announced 164,000 square feet in new and renewal leases at Broadway 101 Commerce Park. - June 21, 2012 - Lincoln Property Company
Mammoth Plumbing Expands Service to Katy, Sugarland, and Richmond
Mammoth Plumbing, a plumbing company in Houston, has expanded their service area. They are now a plumber in Katy, plumber in Sugar Land, and plumber in Richmond. - June 21, 2012 - Mammoth Plumbing
Great Memories Will be Made as the Alameda County Fair Celebrates Its 100 Year Milestone
For this celebratory year, the Alameda County Fair staff has outdone themselves. Come see the Fireworks: Come experience the Fair's spectacular fireworks display. Best viewing location is from the Grandstand area. Fireworks show will start on each of the three days at approximately 9:30pm. - June 20, 2012 - California Homepro
Alpha 4 Real AC and Heating Says Cleaning Your Evaporator Coil This Summer Will Save You a Bundle
Houston air conditioning repair specialist says dirty Evaporator Coil could cost you plenty during summer heat. - June 20, 2012 - Alpha4Real AC and Heating
Alpha 4 Real A/C and Heating Offers 50% Discount on Sugar Land TX A/C Checkup
The air conditioning repair company says waiting for your air conditioning and heating system to break down before complete checkup could be very costly. - June 20, 2012 - Alpha4Real AC and Heating
New AppealTax.com Revolutionizes Industry by Offering Online Property Tax Appeal Kit Nationwide
Realty Plus International, Inc., one of the nation’s most respected authorities on residential and commercial property taxes, has announced its newest and most exciting offering yet to help property owners: AppealTax.com. With local property tax laws so complex and comparable property values... - June 20, 2012 - Realty Plus International
Detroit Firm Helps Homeowners Relocate
Marketplace Homes, a cloud real estate firm based just outside of Detroit, has found a solution for homeowners looking to relocate. They are the only company that can manage your home in one city, and help you buy a new home in another. - June 20, 2012 - Marketplace Homes
Tier-Rack Announces a Solution to Handling Balky Bulk Bags
Tier-Rack Corp. has been recognized as the source for bulk bag racks by major chemical companies. - June 20, 2012 - Tier-Rack Corp.
CB Wholesale Celebrates 30 Year Anniversary
Local roofing, drywall, and steel stud dealer, CB Wholesale, celebrates 30 years in business. - June 20, 2012 - CB Wholesale
Wilderness Club Getting Rave Reviews for Golf Cottages
Guest feedback for new cottages at Montana recreational property has been very positive. - June 20, 2012 - The Wilderness Club
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. Names Jeff Hensley as Vice President of Program Management & Business Development
Appalachian Underwriters Inc. (AUI) announces that Jeff Hensley has assumed the role of vice president of program management & business development for Appalachian Underwriters. Jeff will be based out of the corporate office in Oak Ridge, TN. This new position will be responsible for working... - June 20, 2012 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.
Builders Site Protection Selected as West Coast Supplier for WindOcoat Window and Frame Protection
Builders Site Protection announced today that they have been selected as the premier West Coast supplier of window protection product WindOcoat. WindOcoat not only protects windows, it may also be used to protect aluminum, vinyl, and wood window frames. WindOcoat is a blue-tinted peelable coating... - June 20, 2012 - Builders Site Protection
Galveston’s "Haunted" Hotel Galvez Offers Ghost Tour and Dinner in October
Guests at the “haunted” Hotel Galvez & Spa, A Wyndham Grand® Hotel and National Trust Historic Hotel of America, can hear stories of the “Ghost Bride” and other reported strange occurrences during the hotel’s annual ghost tour and dinner in October. The... - June 20, 2012 - Mitchell Historic Properties
Masroor Fantany Named Young Entrepreneur of the Year
Sears Garage Doors of Katy is happy to announce that Masroor Fatany has been named the Houston District Small Business Administrations Young Entrepreneur of the Year for 2012. - June 20, 2012 - Sears Garage Doors of Katy
The Moral Case on Outsourcing: How Good, Bad, or Ugly is It for America and the World?
New Book Endorsed by IAOP Chairman Michael F. Corbett - June 20, 2012 - IAOP
June Hillier Joins RE/MAX PRESTIGE as a Sales Associate
Andrew Armata, Broker/Owner of RE/MAX Prestige in Northborough, is pleased to announce that June Hillier has joined the real estate office as a sales associate. With 15 years of real estate experience, Hillier provides real estate services to Worcester County specializing in residential &... - June 20, 2012 - RE/MAX Prestige
Portland Plumber Now Offering Drain Cleaning Coupons in Portland Oregon
Portland Oregon residents needing sewer & drain cleaning services can now get huge discounts thanks to the Coupons of Portland Plumbing Plus LLC. - June 20, 2012 - Portland Plumbing Plus LLC
Puravankara Ventures Into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Puravankara Projects Limited, one of the leading real estate developers of the country has ventured into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to cater to the Indian housing needs of NRIs residing there. - June 20, 2012 - Puravankara Projects Limited
Heritage Collection Offers Limited Period Special Offers for Oak Doors & Oak Flooring
Heritage Collection, UK's largest supplier of joinery products offers limited period special offers for oak doors and oak flooring. Now, customers can get 2'3'' x 1550 x 40mm thick Rustic 2 Ledged Ranch Oak Door for 102.00 pounds Inc VAT. They also offer a free planning & quotation service to... - June 20, 2012 - Heritage Collection
San Diego Real Estate Economic Summit to Include National Figure
Jim Gillespie, CEO of Coldwell Banker Real Estate, LLC to speak and participate in a panel of prominent local economic and real estate experts. - June 20, 2012 - Coldwell Banker West
NYC Real Estate Advisors is Hitting the Road with Their Philadelphia Investment Bus Tours, Benefiting New York Real Estate Brokers & Investors
The S&P/Case-Shiller index recently reported that key indicators show the City of Brotherly Love is primed for an inevitable surge in investment appreciation. Distressed sales in the Philadelphia area continue to thrive and NYC Real Estate Advisors continues to expose New York Real Estate Brokers and Investors to these outstanding opportunities and hands-on training from veteran investors, contractors & financiers. - June 19, 2012 - NYC Real Estate Advisors
Customer Contact & Communication is Focus of Raleigh's Luxury Home Marketing Group May Gathering
May’s gathering of the Raleigh-based Luxury Home Marketing Group focused on customer contact and communication. “Our members realize the importance of continually updating our clients during the home-buying and selling process,” said LHMG Vice-President Linda Craft. - June 19, 2012 - Linda Craft & Team Realtors
Shodeen Reclaims Management of Mill Creek Golf Club in Geneva
Shodeen Inc., owner of Mill Creek Golf Club in Geneva, has assigned management of the 18-hole public course to its Shodeen Hospitality division. - June 17, 2012 - Shodeen Homes
Professionals Join McKim & Creed
McKim & Creed, an engineering, geomatics (surveying) and planning firm with offices throughout the South, announces that Sandy Pridgen and Jared Lambert have joined the company’s Wilmington, North Carolina, office. Pridgen comes to McKim & Creed as an accounts payable supervisor. - June 17, 2012 - McKim & Creed, Inc.
Trends Toward Faster Home Sales, More Stable Prices Continued in May Across Metro Chicago Real Estate Market, RE/MAX Reports
Home sales in May offered some encouraging news for the metropolitan Chicago real estate market, according to an analysis by RE/MAX. Compared to activity in May 2011, sales this May were 23 percent higher. The average time those homes spent on the market before finding a buyer fell by 14 percent to... - June 17, 2012 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
Rabine Group Completes Its Roofing Design Center
The Roofing Design Center, part of the Rabine Academy, has completed its final phase. - June 17, 2012 - Rabine Group
WNC Hires Steve Huang as Chief Information Officer
Real estate IT veteran to oversee modernization of WNC’s investor reporting, corporate communications and disaster recovery systems amid nationwide expansion - June 17, 2012 - WNC & Associates, Inc.
The City of Milpitas Contracts with Terracare Associates to Provide Landscape Maintenance Services
Terracare Associates LLC has been awarded the city streetscape and park maintenance project for Milpitas, California. Milpitas is located in Santa Clara County, west of San Jose and South of Fremont, California. Incorporated in 1954, the city of Milpitas has a population of 67,000, including 29 public parks. - June 17, 2012 - Terracare Associates
Fusion in Sunnyvale Becomes the Fastest Selling New Home Community in California
Buyers can't get enough of O'Brien Homes' Fusion community in Sunnyvale, which is outselling all other new home communities in California and has been the recipient of several prestigious industry awards. - June 17, 2012 - O'Brien Homes
Brand Mortgage’s Jennifer Smith Elected to Board of Directors of Gwinnett Habitat for Humanity
Vice President and Director of Project Management for Full-Service Lender Believes Her Insight as Both a Banker and Single Mom Make Her a Good Fit for the Non-Profit Organization - June 17, 2012 - Brand Mortgage
First Valuation Issues Challenge to Compare Their Newly Released BPO Plus with Data Advantage
By providing comprehensive market sales, listings and pending sales data within the BPO report, users can have more confidence in the valuation results. - June 17, 2012 - First Valuation
City-Driven Job Fair Exceeds Expectations
Hundreds Attend “Marlborough Works!” Job Fair - June 16, 2012 - Marlborough Economic Development Corporation
Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS® Dedicate Website to Knightdale Homes
Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS® dedicate a new website for a Knightdale homes by featuring a single family home at 202 Carrington Drive in Knightdale. (http://www.knightdalehome.com). “Knightdale is a growing part of the Triangle-area real estate market,” said Linda Craft. - June 16, 2012 - Linda Craft & Team Realtors
Diamante Cabo San Lucas Partners with Resort to Resort, a Global Homeowner Exchange Program Powered by Intrawest
Resort to Resort – an exclusive Global Homeowner Exchange network developed by Intrawest announced today that it has partnered with Diamante Cabo San Lucas. - June 16, 2012 - Resort to Resort
Gary Mitidiero Wins Milwaukee Mile Vintage Stock Car Race
Gary Mitidiero of Homer Glen, Illinois came from behind to win the Vintage Stock Car Feature driving the RE/MAX Synergy Camaro at the famous Milwaukee Mile. - June 16, 2012 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
CASE Commercial Real Estate Partners Closes Sale of The Northshore Marina at the Hollows: A 198 Rental Slip Marina on 12.281 Acres of Land 30-minutes from Austin
CASE Commercial Real Estate Partners (CASE) is pleased to announce the sale of The Northshore Marina at the Hollows -- a 198 rental slip marina on 12.281 acres of land located on the north shores of Lake Travis -- to Huffines Communities, a Dallas based real estate development and investment group. - June 16, 2012 - CASE Commercial Real Estate Partners
Realtor Noelle Delgado Joins Ron Cika and Coral Shores Realty
Realtor Noelle Delgado has joined forces with Coral Shores Realty in Plantation Florida. - June 16, 2012 - Coral Shores Realty
Brian Williams Joins SfL+a Architects as Telecommunications Infrastructure Designer
Architectural Firm Names Telecommunications Administrator with 18 Years of Experience - June 16, 2012 - SFL + A Architects
Ecolyse and WRT Win Top Honors in the 2012 BlueTech Forum Water Technology “Showcase” Awards Competition
At the 2012 BlueTech Forum in San Francisco, 14 innovative water technology companies from Canada, Australia, Denmark and the U.S. presented their technology, company value proposition, business plan and go-to-market strategy. Water industry executives, leaders, utility managers, investors, and government officials attending the event voted for the technology they felt was most disruptive (Disrupt-o-Meter™ Award) as well as the company with the strongest business approach (Goto-Market Strategy). - June 16, 2012 - BlueTech Research
NARI Members Urge Consumers to Avoid Remodeling Re-Dos by Choosing Contractor Carefully
Three NARI (National Association of the Remodeling Industry) of Greater Chicagoland members offer suggestions for consumers so they can avoid remodeling "re-do's" and select a reputable contractor. - June 15, 2012 - NARI Chicago