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Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Launches Program to Market High-End Homes to International Buyers
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, the Bay Area’s largest provider of real estate services, announced today that it has launched a new international marketing program focused on international investors looking to buy high-end homes in the United States. The initiative will market... - January 13, 2012 - Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
Chicago Real Estate Attorney Ranj Mohip Honored by SuperLawyers.com
Attorney Ranj Mohip was named a 2012 Rising Star by SuperLawyers.com, an honor given to just 2.5% of Illinois attorneys. - January 13, 2012 - Law Office of Ranj Mohip, LLC
Build It Green Deepens Impact in Southern California with New Board Members
Board Reflects Growing Demand for Green Building Services Throughout the State - January 13, 2012 - Build It Green
Accurate Plumbing in Chico Completes "On-Demand Water Heater" Study
Accurate Plumbing recently performed a study of the different methods and models of "tankless" water heaters. In summary, gas-fired heaters tend to produce higher flow rates than electric ones. - January 13, 2012 - Accurate Plumbing
Winter Woes: Burst Pipe the Most-Feared Home Emergency
The Soda Group offers advice on preventing one of the worst winter emergencies. - January 13, 2012 - The Soda Group
Bork Architectural Awarded Platinum Certification for Green Home Designs
Custom green home is first to receive LEED Platinum certification in Athens, Georgia. - January 13, 2012 - Bork Architectural Design
Teresina Soapstone Kitchen Countertops to be Featured on DIY Network’s “House Crashers” on Feb. 13
Teresina Soapstone, distributors of soapstone kitchen countertops and slabs, is proud to once again be featured on an episode of DIY Network’s popular home renovation series, “House Crashers”, airing on February 13. The home improvement show depicts radical home makeovers... - January 13, 2012 - Teresina Soapstone
Supermarket Insurance Group Now Licensed in 23 States
With the recent addition of its agency licenses in Alabama, California, and Pennsylvania, Supermarket Insurance Group is now licensed in 23 states. Jeff Tennison, Vice President of Program Development/Risk Management, stated, “With the markets we currently represent, and the agencies... - January 12, 2012 - Supermarket Insurance Group
Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Builder Services Announces New Sales Consultant at Wood Chapel
Mike Resar to join sales team at Durham, NC development Wood Chapel. - January 12, 2012 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston
IAOP Launches Financial Services Chapter
Inaugural Webinar to be Held in Conjunction with UK and Ireland Chapter Meeting - January 12, 2012 - IAOP
Columbus Basement Waterproofing Expert The Basement Doctor to Exhibit at "The Fabulous Easton Home Show"
The Basement Doctor’s first home show of 2012 will be "The Fabulous Easton Home Show" held January 20 - 22nd at the Aladdin Shrine center at Easton (Columbus, Ohio). Their big booth will be right in the main lobby! Everything you might be looking for at a home show is there -... - January 12, 2012 - The Basement Doctor
Capital Commercial Real Estate LLC Brokers $1.2M Sale of Norwell, MA Professional Building to Andrew Gordon Insurance Co.
Capital Commercial Real Estate LLC and its Principal George Jamieson recently brokered the sale of a 13,000 SF office and retail building at 306 Washington Street in Norwell, MA. Andrew Gordon Insurance Co. of Norwell MA was the buyer and will relocate its firm from Norwell center to the new location occupying approximately half of the second floor office space. - January 12, 2012 - Capital Commercial Real Estate LLC
Pacific Coast Home Solutions Receives U.S. Commerce Associations Best of 2011 Award in the General Contractors Category
Recognition Further Solidifies Commitment Through Service to Their Customers and Community - January 12, 2012 - Pacific Coast Home Solutions
Debbie Roth Joins RE/MAX Alliance Group in the Bradenton, Florida Office
Broker-Associate Debbie Roth, a Seasoned Real Estate Professional, Has Joined the RE/MAX Alliance Group Bradenton Office - January 12, 2012 - RE/MAX Alliance Group
Mercantile Capital Corporation Reports Record-Breaking 2011
Mercantile Capital Corporation, which recently opened new offices in the Old Florida National Bank building on Court Avenue in Downtown Orlando, reported it had a record-breaking year in 2011. Chris Hurn, chief executive officer at Mercantile Capital Corporation, said the eight year old firm... - January 12, 2012 - Mercantile Capital Corporation
2012 Outlook on Key Mortgage Industry Hiring Trends from Drew Waterhouse, Managing Director of Hammerhouse
The transition to a purchase-oriented business model that will last for decades will fundamentally alter the industry and the careers of the people in the business. - January 12, 2012 - Hammerhouse LLC
ACISCO Provides Modular Cubicles and Furniture Solutions for Businesses Expecting Growth in 2012
ACISCO, a furniture company experienced in optimizing office spaces and designing workplaces, is promoting its line of modular workstations for businesses expecting to increase in size in 2012. - January 12, 2012 - ACISCO Flooring and Carpeting
Local Realtor Brett Furman is One of the Few in America Successfully Selling Homes for Clients at Higher Market Price
Home sales throughout the state of Pennsylvania are down seven percent and national home sales are still struggling to rebound from the worst economic downturn in 34 years, but a local realtor is one of the few who is not only helping clients sell their homes faster than average, but also at higher... - January 12, 2012 - RE/MAX Classic
Brianne Drake, Realtor, Has Joined Keller Williams Realty Atlanta Partners
Brianne Drake, a real estate sales professional in Stockbridge, GA has joined the Keller Williams Realty Atlanta Partners Market Center. Originally from BHGRE Metro Brokers, Brianne has over 13 years of real estate experience. She offers specialized highly individualized customer service. She has... - January 12, 2012 - Keller Williams Realty Atlanta Partners, Brianne Drake
Meritage Management Reported That Salt Lake City Call Center™ was Instrumental in Driving Sales
Residential real estate firm Meritage Management reported that Salt Lake City Call Center™ was instrumental in driving a substantial increase in new leases over an eight-month period in 2011. From April through November 2011, Meritage Management’s total leads for 31 properties... - January 12, 2012 - Meritage Management
Jackson Hewitt® in Silver Spring Opens Doors for 2012 Tax Season
Nearly 6,500 Convenient Locations Nationwide Ready to Assist Taxpayers; For Quality, Accurate Tax Return Service, an Exceptional Client Experience and to Feel Tax Refund Joy, "Jackson Hewitt’s How You Do It!SM" - January 12, 2012 - Jackson Hewitt Tax Service - Four Corners
Kenco Selects Preferred Realtor for the Metropolitan West Palm Beach in CityPlace
Kenco Communities has selected Douglas Drake of Valore Group Real Estate as the preferred realtor for the Metropolitan West Palm Beach in CityPlace. - January 11, 2012 - Valore Group | Palm Beach Real Estate
Total Mortgage Services Names Neil Bader to Lead Retail Origination Channel
Industry veteran named National Retail Sales Manager to help build expanding nationwide retail lending channel. - January 11, 2012 - Total Mortgage
Meritage Management Announce Four New Associates
Meritage Management, a Utah company, is excited to announce it has added four new associations to its diverse Salt Lake City client base. - January 11, 2012 - Meritage Management
HOA Website Designer – HOAConnections – Announces the Launch of Their Facebook Page
HOA Website Start-up, HOAConnections, entered the fray of social media today, when it announced the debut of its Fan Page on Facebook. - January 11, 2012 - HOAConnections Inc.
Stephen Dent Construction Anticipating Profitable 2012
Stephen Dent Construction, based just outside of Milwaukee, WI, has announced a strong end of year quarter for 2011, with high expectations for 2012. Stephen Dent has made the majority of their profit through the significant expansion of their Green Building department, which has grown to be one of... - January 11, 2012 - Stephen Dent Construction
One of 2011’s Largest Construction Completed, Sells Out
ROJO Architecture is pleased to see their design of the Portland Apartments, a 12 story building in downtown St. Petersburg, completed on time and in budget. More importantly, the project is 100% leased. The developer, 908 Development, hosted a ribbon cutting in November, with guests including city council members and St. Petersburg Mayor Bill Foster. - January 11, 2012 - ROJO Architecture
BLU Realty Group Officially Joins Forces with Senior VP Vince Rocco to Open Riverside Blvd. Office
Senior VP Vince Rocco, has officially left his post with Halstead Property to join BLU Realty Group as a Managing Partner and head the opening of BLU Realty's second office at 120 Riverside Boulevard. Second office to feature new team of seasoned agents and BLU Café by Tavalon. - January 11, 2012 - BLU Realty Group
Tierra Verde Landscape Wins Awards at State CLCA Competition
Tierra Verde was awarded first place in the Apartment/Condo/Townhouse Maintenance category for its work with the Waterfront Community Association in Huntington Beach. The company also won an outstanding achievement award in the Landscape Renovation category for its work with Cambro Manufacturing in Huntington Beach. - January 11, 2012 - Tierra Verde Landscape, Inc.
Highlight Homes’ Tony Pourhassan Launches The Georgia Redevelopment Foundation
Georgia Builder Receives News of 501(c)3 Designation for New Non-Profit Geared at Helping Homeowners in Need - January 11, 2012 - Highlight Homes, LLC
Kim Crump Earns Certified Short-Sale Buyer Certification at Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS®
Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS® Buyer’s Agent Kim Crump has earned the prestigious Certified Short-Sale Specialist Certification, indicating her depth of knowledge helping with the short sale process for home buyers. “Our team has a significant amount of education in short-sales,... - January 11, 2012 - Linda Craft & Team Realtors
Duct Smoke Detectors Can Save Homes, Lives
Advent Air wants homes protected as well as commercial buildings. - January 11, 2012 - Advent Air Conditioning
Concrete Pipe Rated Most Durable by DOTs, Specifiers
ACPA survey of key pipe customers also rates concrete as easiest to design, specify. - January 11, 2012 - American Concrete Pipe Association
Highland Homes Now Offers Tampa New Homes at Two New Communities
Trapnell Ridge and Sunset Hills added to Tampa builder’s expansive portfolio. - January 11, 2012 - Highland Homes
Columbia Energy Experts Donate $10,000 Among Three Charities
Dr. Energy Saver Columbia has provided a monetary donation to the local United Way, American Red Cross and Susan G. Komen for the Cure according to the public's choice. - January 11, 2012 - Dr. Energy Saver Columbia
Washington, D.C., Atlanta Home Owners Enjoy Twice as Much Living Space as New York City Home Owners
According to an analysis by PropertyShark.com of 20 major U.S. Cities, home owners in Washington, D.C., Atlanta and Austin are enjoying on average the most living space. PropertyShark is a NY-based property search and foreclosure listings website. The average home size in Washington, D.C. is 2,237... - January 10, 2012 - PropertyShark.com
Sub Zero Ice Cream & Yogurt Opens in Sandy, UT
Sub Zero Ice Cream opened their newest location in Sandy, with a grand opening celebration on Saturday, January 7th. "We are excited to be a part of a growing franchise that has the best ice cream," Owner, Christian Thurgood. "We are also excited to be small business owners in the... - January 10, 2012 - Five Star Painting
Stephen Dent Construction Expands Service Area
Stephen Dent Construction, Wisconsin’s premier Green builder for residential and commercial contracts, has expanded their service area to include the entire state of Wisconsin, an parts of Minnesota and Illinois. Stephen Dent Construction has spent a large part of the last year buying up... - January 10, 2012 - Stephen Dent Construction
Stephen Dent Construction Industry Leader for Green Building
Stephen Dent has proven yet again their innovative and economical approach to building a greener future. Earlier this year, Stephen Dent Construction won a prestigious green builder award that came with a hefty monetary grant to use towards the continuation of research and development in the green... - January 10, 2012 - Stephen Dent Construction
New York Plantings Garden Design Completes Unique Manhattan Garden Design Transformation
Landscape professionals New York Plantings Garden Design recently put the finishing touches on a unique Manhattan yard renovation that included landscaping, lighting, irrigation and a fun addition to the design, a children's tree house. - January 10, 2012 - New York Plantings Garden Designers and Landscape Contractors
Operations Management Veteran Launches Estate Sale Service Firm
Local family owned business strives to take the worry out of estate liquidation. Christopher Hill today announced the formation of Hill's Estate Services LLC, a new estate services firm specializing in estate liquidation. The concept behind Hill's Estate Services LLC originated one day after its... - January 10, 2012 - Hill's Estate Services LLC
Jason Feinman Joins RE/MAX Prestige
Jason Feinman has joined the team of RE/MAX Prestige based out of Freehold, NJ. He is proud to serve the Jersey Shore and surrounding areas of both Monmouth and Ocean Counties. - January 10, 2012 - Jason Feinman of RE/MAX Prestige
RealOrganized, Inc. Upgrades RealtyJuggler Real Estate Software and Adds New Training Options
RealtyJuggler Real Estate Software has been upgraded with over 65 customer-requested new enhancements. Additionally, three new video tutorials are available, an online Webinar is offered, and new one-on-one training is now available. - January 09, 2012 - RealOrganized, Inc.
Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Builder Services Announces Record Breaking Month for Chesapeake Homes NC at Renaissance Park
Chesapeake Homes NC had 10 sales in the month of November at Renaissance Park in Raleigh, NC, and additionally has 26 starts scheduled to begin in 2012. - January 09, 2012 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston
Lucas Fox International Properties Expand Portfolio with New Commercial Property Services
Lucas Fox International Properties today announce the launch of their new Commercial & Investment Property Services and appoint Aimar Valls Ribas as the new department head. - January 09, 2012 - Lucas Fox International Properties
Mandalay Villas Awarded “Highly Commended” at the 2011 Thanachart Bank Thailand Property Awards
The 2009 Best Villa Development (Samui) winner is awarded in third consecutive year with completion of the Mandalay Villas project. - January 09, 2012 - Mandalay Samui Developments & Consultancy
Davidson Realty Presents Free Couponing Seminar in St. Augustine's World Golf Village
Amy Pomar of Jacksonville's The Coupon Group with the guest speaker for the Davidson Speaker Series on Jan. 26. - January 09, 2012 - The Neighborhoods of World Golf Village
Jill Berg of Sarasota, Florida, Earns OICP Certification
RE/MAX Alliance Group Associate Jill Berg Earns OwnAmerica Investment Certification - January 09, 2012 - RE/MAX Alliance Group
Capital Residential Announces Opening of New Norwell MA Real Estate Office
Capital Residential Real Estate relocates to new headquarters in Norwell MA to accommodate the growing firm and its expanding brokerage and advisory services provided to home buyers and sellers throughout the South Shore of Boston. - January 09, 2012 - Capital Residential Real Estate
Craftsman Design of Arizona Joins Facebook
Joe Papay, Owner of Craftsman Design is expanding their business by utilizing the web. Craftsman Design will be using the web to the full capacity this year. Craftsman Design is a great local resource for property managers, individuals and developers that need handyman services all the way to a full scale remodel. - January 08, 2012 - Craftsman Design