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Boston Brick and Stone Announces Expansion of Landscape / Hardscape Division
Company Plans for Expansion in Spring When Homeowners Think of Improvements. - January 16, 2011 - Boston Brick and Stone
RE/MAX Cornerstone Celebrates Grand Opening of New Office to Serve West Chicago Real Estate Market
RE/MAX Cornerstone of West Chicago recently celebrated its move to a new office at 480 E. Roosevelt Road with a day of grand opening festivities. The new facility includes 2,200 square feet of office space plus a 1,000-square-foot conference room that will be used primarily to offer continuing... - January 16, 2011 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
New Projects, New Safety Gear Solutions from Guardian Fall Protection
The economy is improving. Accepting new projects isn't always easy due to the upfront costs of materials and safety equipment. The companies that survive learn to improvise. - January 16, 2011 - Guardian Fall Protection
The Building Envelope Science Institute Provides Comprehensive Defective “Chinese” Drywall Certification Course in Tampa, Florida
The Building Envelope Science Institute has been active in providing solutions for the Defective (Chinese, Corrosive) Drywall since October 2009, offering certification courses for inspection and remediation of homes or commercial buildings. The next Defective Drywall inspection and remediation certification course will be held on February 10-11, 2011 at the Hilton Garden Inn Tamp Ybor Historic District in Tampa, Florida. - January 15, 2011 - Building Envelope Science Institute
Community Website Launches for Brookline, MA
Brookline.com launches community website offering information on Brookline restaurants, real estate, live Green Line reports and more. - January 15, 2011 - Brookline.com
Beacon Insurance Group Announces Medicare RAC Audit Coverage
Beacon Insurance Group has partnered with Rubicon Insurance Services to provide their Medefense Plus Policy for physicians, billing companies and surgery centers in South Carolina and eastern Georgia. Medefense provides insurance protection for the healthcare community for medical billing errors... - January 15, 2011 - Beacon Insurance Group, Inc.
Jim and Donna Soda and Ian and Julie Cutmore Join Forces Under The Soda Group Umbrella
The Number 1 and Number 2 Realtor Teams in Lakewood Ranch Join Forces - January 15, 2011 - The Soda Group
Blumenkehl Sees Delinquent Borrowers Slowing Foreclosure Process
According to Charles Blumenkehl, managing partner for Blue Asset Management LLC, "A percentage of long-delinquent borrowers are taking advantage of every opportunity they can to extend the mortgage foreclosure process while staying in their houses without having to pay their mortgage, taxes... - January 15, 2011 - Blue Asset Management
Blazes Central Heating Franchisee Goes from Strength to Strength
A Blazes central heating franchisee has become an entrepreneur after joining Blazes heating. - January 15, 2011 - Blazes Heating Central
Luton Homeowner Overwhelmed by the Efficiency of Blazes Central Heating Systems
Luton based Mrs Dean is overwhelmed by the benefits of Blazes central heating systems after having one installed. - January 15, 2011 - Blazes Heating Central
Anne Nemer Named Senior Director of Integrated Marketing for ProTect Painters Franchise
Alex Roberts, ProTect Painters franchise President, formally announced the hiring of Anne Nemer as senior director of integrated marketing for the residential and commercial painting franchise. Nemer was previously director of marketing for Mr. Handyman, another franchise concept within the... - January 15, 2011 - ProTect Painters
CornerStone Title Presents "Jet Pilots Don't Have Rear View Mirrors"
Master sales trainer and coach Alan B. Thompson will inspire real estate professionals to learn from the past year without living in the past at a seminar aimed at helping participants to set goals and chart their course for success in 2011. Sponsored by CornerStone Title, “Jet Pilots... - January 15, 2011 - CornerStone Title
Jan. 25 Visit to Luther Schilling Elementary School in Homer Glen is First 2011 Stop for RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon
The RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon Team has scheduled its first school visit of 2011 at the Luther J. Schilling Elementary School in Homer Glen, Ill., on Jan. 25 in order to present an interactive educational program developed and sponsored by the RE/MAX metro Chicago real estate network. - January 15, 2011 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
Long® Fence Handrails Can Help Prevent a Leading Cause of Home Injury and Death
According to The State of Home Safety in America™ (2004), a comprehensive body of research conducted by the Home Safety Council on the causes and severity of home injuries, falls are the leading cause of unintentional home injury and death in the United States. On average, unintentional falls... - January 14, 2011 - Long Fence
Aegis Investment Management Launches World’s First International Golf Café Franchise
If there was ever any doubt that golfers are fanatical about their sport, witness an amazing trend that golfers in South Korea have started. In 2003, South Korea, a country with an estimated population of just under 49 million, had 300 virtual golf cafes up and running. Today, there are over 5,000... - January 14, 2011 - Aegis Investment Management
Blumenkehl Predicts Higher Number of Commercial Foreclosures in 2011
Charles Blumenkehl, managing partner for Blue Asset Management LLC, predicts a higher rate of commercial backed mortgage foreclosures in 2011. According to Blumenkehl, "Many of the Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities that were popular toward the end of the real estate boom years ending in... - January 14, 2011 - Blue Asset Management
Tiburon, CA Real Estate with Private Deep Water Docks Offered for Sealed Bid Auction
DeNova Homes, Inc. in partnership with Accelerated Marketing Partners, LLC has announced a Sealed Bid Auction of 5 waterfront homes with deep water docks in Tiburon, CA. - January 14, 2011 - Accelerated Marketing Partners
Engelhart Reed Launches New Interactive Website
New interactive website highlights educational components to assist with information search - January 14, 2011 - Engelhart Reed Ltd.
Siegel-Gallagher Leases 50,000 Square Feet of Vacant Industrial Space in Janesville
Professional Power Products, Inc. headquartered in Darien, Wisconsin has signed a lease for just under 50,000 square feet of manufacturing space at the former ThyssenKrupp plant located at 305 Delavan Drive, Janesville, Wisconsin. - January 14, 2011 - Siegel-Gallagher
The Jim Soda Group Moves to Keller Williams Realty
The Number 1 Realtor Team in Lakewood Ranch, Florida, Moves to Keller Williams - January 14, 2011 - The Soda Group
Jennifer Esparza Joins Long Realty’s Dove Mountain Office
Long Realty is pleased to announce Jennifer Esparza has rejoined Long Realty Company. She has joined the firm's sales team at its expanding Dove Mountain office at 12080 N. Dove Mountain Blvd., Suite 100, Marana, Arizona. “I love customer service plus house design, spatial layout and... - January 14, 2011 - Long Realty
Long Realty Welcomes Kathy Mallory to the Dove Mountain Office
Long Realty is pleased to announce Kathy Mallory has joined Long Realty Company, bringing more than 6 years of experience and expertise. She has joined the firm's sales team at its Dove Mountain office at 12080 N. Dove Mountain Blvd., Suite 100 in Marana, AZ. “I love working with people and... - January 14, 2011 - Long Realty
John Page Joins Balfour Beatty Construction’s Florida Division as Business Development Director for Hospitality Business Unit
Balfour Beatty Construction recently appointed John Page as business development director for the hospitality business unit of its Florida division. In this role, Page will help the company establish relationships with hospitality clients throughout the United States and Caribbean and expand the... - January 13, 2011 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Bonny Block Joins Balfour Beatty Construction’s Florida Division as Business Development Director for Federal Sector
Balfour Beatty Construction is pleased to announce that it has appointed Bonny Block as business development director for the federal business unit of the company’s Florida division. In this role, Block will help Balfour Beatty Construction establish strategic alliances throughout the... - January 13, 2011 - Balfour Beatty Construction
SCS Hardwood Floors Helps Customers Understand How the Air in Their Homes Can Affect Their Wood Floors
The flooring experts at SCS Hardwood Floors share valuable information about how the temperature and humidity in your home can effect your hardwood flooring. - January 13, 2011 - SCS Hardwood Floors Inc.
Online Powerhouse Search Engine Cazoodle.com Partners Up with Help-Me-Rent Magazine.com
Help-Me-Rent Magazine.com, the revolutionary web powered publication that provides an online and print advertising arena for both landlords and renters, formally partnered up with search engine Cazoodle.com. - January 13, 2011 - Help Me Rent Magazine
Christie’s International Real Estate is New Name for World’s Leading Network of Luxury Property Specialists
Christie's, the world’s leading art business, has today announced a corporate name change for its exclusive property brand Christie’s International Real Estate, formerly Christie’s Great Estates. The prime and super-prime sectors of the property market—where Christie’s... - January 13, 2011 - Christie's International Real Estate
Mercantile Capital Corporation Ends Best Year Ever with Commercial Property Loans That Total More Than $140 Million
Mercantile Capital Corporation, the wholly-owned subsidiary of Old Florida National Bank that specializes in U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) 504 loans for small business owners who want to acquire or develop their own facilities, reported its best year ever in 2010. - January 13, 2011 - Mercantile Capital Corporation
Stonhard Meets Demands of Unique Construction Project of the 2010 Facility of the Year Award Winner
In 2010, Stonhard completed work in Genentech’s ECP-1 Bacterial Manufacturing Facility, which was recently recognized with the 2010 Facility of the Year Award. - January 13, 2011 - Stonhard, Inc.
Direct Home Rentals Announces the Launch of New Rent by Owner Website
New startup rent by owner website challenges other free listing websites. - January 13, 2011 - Direct Home Rentals
Total Mortgage Identifies Key Trends in the Mortgage Marketplace in 2011
Total Mortgage Services, LLC, a leading national mortgage lender featuring some of the lowest mortgage rates available, today highlighted five key trends likely to impact the mortgage industry and housing market in 2011. “The mortgage and housing markets continue to be impacted by the... - January 12, 2011 - Total Mortgage
TTR Sotheby’s International Realty Reports Record Year in 2010; Anticipates a "Robust" Market in 2011
TTR Sotheby’s International Realty today proudly announced that its sales volume for 2010 reflected a 41% increase over 2009. The firm expects the Washington DC area real estate market in general, to be healthy and top most other US markets in 2011. “We achieved some major milestones... - January 12, 2011 - TTR Sotheby's International Realty
New Phases Now Selling at All Brookfield Homes North County Neighborhoods Due to Increased Demand
A 50 percent increase in fourth quarter home sales has resulted in new phase releases for prospective homebuyers at every North County neighborhood by Brookfield Homes. Reporting 27 net sales for the fourth quarter 2010, the San Diego homebuilder now offers new phases for sale at Serenity at... - January 12, 2011 - Brookfield Homes, California
BJAC CEO Featured in Woodbury University Architecture Exhibit
Lou Jurkowski Recognized in 13.3%... Exhibit at Los Angeles Exhibit Center. - January 12, 2011 - BJAC
Stoneyard.com Launches Two New Veneer Products
Stoneyard.com has just launched two new natural stone veneer products. Greenwich Gray and Colonial Tan colors are now available in the Square & Rectangular Shape. - January 12, 2011 - STONEYARD®
January 2011 San Mateo First Time Home Buyer Class
Workshop for San Mateo’s first time home buyers will reveal how to avoid the 12 most costly home buying mistakes and the truth about foreclosures and short sales. - January 12, 2011 - The RayChel Realty Group
RE/MAX Elite Raises $19.9K for Local Charities in 2010
RE/MAX Elite, one of the more prominent real estate franchises on Florida’s east coast, raised more than $19,900 this year for local charities despite a challenging housing market. The RE/MAX franchise, with offices in Melbourne and Cocoa Beach, has 60 real estate agents who not only helped... - January 12, 2011 - RE/MAX Elite
Hughes Environmental Appoints Service Manager
Hughes Environmental Hires Service Manager to aide with growth. - January 12, 2011 - Hughes Environmental
Find NH Contractors Launches New Website to Help New Hampshire Homeowners and Local Construction Industry
FindNHContractors.com a free consumer information directory of New Hampshire construction contractors and trades people is pleased to announce the launch of a newly revised Web site, including updated consumer tools, information and contractor profiles. - January 12, 2011 - Find NH Contractors
NH Green Builder Steven Reddy of Zetland Homes LLC Featured Speaker at 2011 Northern New England Spring Home Show
Steven Reddy, CGP, of Zetland Homes LLC is a featured speaker presenting Cost Effective Green Building & Energy Efficiency at the 2011 Northern New England Spring Home Show in Manchester, NH. Zetland Homes specializes in green and energy efficient new homes and major remodeling. - January 12, 2011 - Zetland Homes LLC
Blue Asset Management Finding Difficulty Closing Resales Due to Loan Restrictions
Charles Blumenkehl of Blumenkehl Companies and Blue Asset Management LLC believes loan restrictions placed on mortgage lending is slowing the real estate recovery. - January 12, 2011 - Blue Asset Management
John Mullins Partners Ann Arbor Real Estate Company, Divine Realty, with Keller Williams
Residential and Commercial Real Estate Company in Ann Arbor, Divine Realty, ramps up its 2011 goals with Keller Williams partnership. - January 12, 2011 - Divine Realty
Benefits of Off the Shelf Enterprise Resource Planning Systems Revealed by Microsoft Dynamics Provider To-Increase
Oversight and insight into global operations reduce project complexity, help boost margins. - January 11, 2011 - To-Increase
Atlanta Pet Stop Dog® Fence and Plexidor® Dog Doors Offering Underground Dog Fences, Professional Dog Doors
Plexidor® Pet Doors are professionally engineered and manufactured from quality materials to be top of the line: quiet, energy-efficient, completely secure, long-lasting and most importantly safe and easy for any dog or pets to use or your money back with our unconditional money back guarantee. Plexidor doggie doors are Manufactured in the U.S.A. to ensure reliable delivery and replacement parts service. Installation, sales and service is offered by Pet Stop of Atlanta. - January 10, 2011 - Pet Stop North Georgia, Inc
Cary Mullen Confirms Affluent Shift to Leisure-Oriented Investments
Noted Mexico real-estate developer confirms recently cited trends that the affluent class is substituting material goods purchases with leisure-oriented investments. - January 10, 2011 - Vivo Resorts
WSI and The Local Plumber Engage in Search Engine Marketing Campaign
Gregg Towsley, WSI Quality Solutions, announces today the company's engagement with The Local Plumber on a Search Engine Marketing and Internet Advertising Engagement http://www.thelocalplumber.com. Gregg Towsley, Internet Consultant with WSI We Simplify the Internet, announced today the company's... - January 10, 2011 - The Local Plumber
Microsoft Dynamics AX and Microsoft Dynamics NAV Webinars to be Hosted Throughout January by To-Increase
Live webinars to highlight new industry-specific software features. - January 10, 2011 - To-Increase
Nick Dancer Concrete Leaps Into Environmental Awareness
Nick Dancer Concrete a decorative concrete organization, that offers stained concrete floors to Fort Wayne, Indiana and surrounding areas, has announced that they will no longer use any solvent based sealers that contain harmful VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds). The move puts Nick Dancer Concrete... - January 09, 2011 - Nick Dancer Concrete
Sherlock Home Inspections Offers Free Tips on Home Energy Savings
Get Paid by Uncle Sam to Save Money and Help the Environment. Available to everyone who requests it, “11 Ways to Achieve Home Energy Savings” was recently co-authored by Owner, Todd Riley and Senior Inspector, Robert Stewart of Sherlock Home Inspections. - January 09, 2011 - Sherlock Home Inspections LLC
Canada Real Estate Company Rohit Group of Companies Launches New Websites
A new year and a new look to start the beginning of 2011 for Rohit Group of Companies. - January 09, 2011 - Rohit Communities