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Decision Homebuyers Report on the Effect Good Schools Have on House Prices
Decision Homebuyers, one of the UK's most trusted and flexible home buying specialists, comment on the Nationwide Building Society's report that good, local primary schools can add an average of £5,860 to the value of a property. A 10% increase in the local primary's SATS pass rate can add... - January 21, 2010 - Decision Homebuyers
Timeshare Relief Recognizes USA Today Article Spotlighting Difficulties of Timeshare Ownership
A recent article by USA Today has brought to light the plight of timeshare owners who are unwilling or unable to handle the financial burden of timeshare ownership. Timeshare Relief makes public comments about the article. The company points back 6 years to its inception when these stories stayed unheard. - January 21, 2010 - Timeshare Relief
CENTURY 21 All Islands Supports Easter Seals Hawaii's Walk & Roll 2010
Walk & Roll 2010 help raise funds to Create Solutions and Change Lives. It helps build awareness and support for those pursuing independence, self-determination and quality of life. - January 21, 2010 - Century 21 All Islands
EMLab P&K Offers Real-Time PCR Tests for Pathogen Detection
EMLab P&K launches new analytical services using real-time PCR technology to detect pathogens in food and environmental samples. The new PCR testing services are affordable and will help clients with time-sensitive projects. - January 21, 2010 - EMLab P&K IAQ Laboratory
Lennar Homes Presents Virginia Heritage at Lee’s Parke, a Premier Active Adult Community in Fredericksburg
Virginia Heritage at Lee’s Parke is Lennar’s Premier Active Adult Community in Fredericksburg. - January 21, 2010 - Lennar
Central Hudson Propane Plant Utilizes New Thermablok Aerogel® Insulation, Saving Money and Surpassing Government Regulated Fire Codes
Faced with a failing fire protection system at eight, 30,000-gallon above-ground propane storage tanks, Central Hudson engineers have designed a new system using Thermablok aerogel insulating material to restore safety features to the tanks that actually surpass the National Fire Protection... - January 20, 2010 - Acoustiblok, Inc.
Hampton Inn Tropicana Las Vegas Creates New Website to Post Your ‘alibi’ When in Vegas
The Hampton Inn Tropicana Las Vegas wants to say Thank You to Las Vegas for their first 10-Years of service with an opportunity for a free stay. Visit their new website www.myvegasalibi.com to share your best ‘alibi’ for a trip to Las Vegas. Whether truthful of not, write what you believe to be the best alibi for needing to be in Vegas. Two winners will be selected each week and rewarded with a complimentary weekend stay in 2010. - January 20, 2010 - Hampton Inn Tropicana - Las Vegas
Blitz Joins Commercial Tenant Advisors, LLC as Partner
Largest Wis.-based Exclusive Tenant Representation Firm Grows Staff to Meet Market Need - January 20, 2010 - CresaPartners
US Company Acquires Salt Plants; Plans to Market Facilities Globally
An international company that specializes in buying and selling used process plants worldwide has acquired (3) Complete Salt Plants. These plants are available for immediate delivery; offering a tremendous cost and lead time savings versus a new equipment lead time of up to 18 months. - January 20, 2010 - International Process Plants
Bryan Schulman Creates a Truly Personalized Online Real Estate Website with a Custom IDX Solution Integration
IDX Broker uses its custom IDX solution to simplify and speed up the online property search process, saving both real estate professionals and their clients time and hassle. - January 20, 2010 - IDX, Inc.
RE/MAX Homes Unlimited Dixon Expands Presence in Illinois Real Estate Market Through Merger with White Realty
RE/MAX Homes Unlimited Dixon, 1220 S. Galena Ave., Dixon, Ill., began 2010 with a flourish by merging with one of its top competitors, White Realty, Inc. That move further boosts the leadership position of the RE/MAX network in the central portion of the northern Illinois real estate... - January 20, 2010 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
ACCESS Releases Short Sale Guide for Financially Troubled Homeowners
Guide discusses options other than foreclosure for those behind in their mortgage payments and provides a variety of helpful resources. - January 20, 2010 - American Consumer Credit Education Support Services
Sports Memorabilia Charity Auction to Benefit Paralyzed UGA Baseball Player, Chance Veazey
More than 125 sports memorabilia items including autographs from Nolan Ryan, John Smoltz, Greg Maddux and other college and professional athletes to be auctioned on January 29. - January 20, 2010 - United Country Real Estate
Bowen Family Homes to Continue Building New Homes in January
Bowen Family Homes announced today that it will begin building 43 new homes this month. The new construction will include spec homes and presale homes in 11 of their communities. New construction is being scheduled at Autumnbrooke, Berkeley Chase, Brynfield-Woodvale, Caswell Overlook, Deerfield... - January 20, 2010 - Bowen Family Homes
4G Unwired Announces Skyview RF Mapping™ 3D In-Building Measurement Services in Google Earth™
4G Unwired, Inc. a leader in Google Earth™ based RF Mapping tools and engineering services, announced today that it offers accurate geo-referenced In-Building measurements in Google Earth™. A breakthrough in testing technology, 4G Unwired’s advanced SkyView RF Mapping™... - January 20, 2010 - 4G Unwired
Aptcon Launches New Website
Aptcon launches new website to support in continued growth. - January 20, 2010 - Aptcon
Builders Site Protection Awarded Contract to Supply Plumbing Materials for the Indoor Fitness Facility at Camp Pendleton Marine Corps Base
Builders Site Protection has been awarded a Soltek Pacific Construction Contract to supply plumbing materials for the Indoor Fitness Facility at Camp Pendleton Marine Corps Base. - January 20, 2010 - Builders Site Protection
MTS Group Inc., Artheon and NorthStar Are Pleased to Announce They Have Entered Into a Joint-Venture
The MTS Group USA, Artheon Energy Group (“Artheon”) India, NorthStar Battery Company (“NorthStar”) of Sweden are pleased to announce they have entered into a joint-venture, Artheon Battery Company Pvt. Ltd., to manufacture and market storage batteries in India. - January 19, 2010 - MTS Group
Stephen Hamstra, "Legend in Energy" Lifetime Achievement Award Winner, Joins Greensleeves LLC as Chief Technology Officer
Stephen Hamstra, P.E., HBDP, CGD LEED® AP joins Greensleeves LLC to advance technology allowing for 35-50% lower utility bills without increasing construction cost. - January 19, 2010 - Greensleeves LLC
Jeff Benton Homes Releases Fourth Quarter Home Sales Figures
Huntsville, Alabama homebuilder Jeff Benton Homes has announced that the company had 74 new home sales during the fourth quarter of 2009. - January 19, 2010 - Jeff Benton Homes
Bowen Family Homes Offers Variety of Homes Available for Tax Credit
Now is a great time home buyers to purchase a home from Bowen Family Homes. First-time home buyers can benefit from the extended 2009 tax credit of up to $8,000. Repeat and Move-Up home buyers can now take advantage of a tax credit of up to $6,500. - January 18, 2010 - Bowen Family Homes
More Parking for Naperville Route 59 Commuters Now Available from Park Smart Club
Parking near the Route 59 train station in Naperville has just increased by 190 spaces. Park Smart Club is located adjacent to the RT. 59 Naperville commuter lot. It is West of RT. 59, just South of No. Aurora Road on Weston Ridge Drive (directly behind Starbucks). A map can be viewed on the web... - January 18, 2010 - Park Smart Club
Accor North America Announces Green Key Pilot in the United States
Accor North America (ANA), a division of Accor Hospitality, has announced that it will pilot the Green Key Eco-Rating Program (Green Key) within its portfolio in the United States in 2010. Green Key is the first program of its kind to rank, certify and inspect hotels and resorts based on their... - January 18, 2010 - Green Key Global
Pella Windows and Doors Partners with Elite Remodeling and Replacement Contractors Through New Pella Certified Contractor Program
Pella Windows and Doors of West Chicago, IL has partnered with elite local remodeling and replacement contractors throughout Chicagoland, across Northern IL and in Lake County IN. The New Pella Certified Contractor (PCC) program demonstrates a quality partnership between a local contractors and a... - January 17, 2010 - Pella Window and Doors
The Intricate Details That IDX Broker Encompasses, Supply Consumers with a Nearly Effortless Online Property Search
IDX Broker uses its custom IDX solution to create a sense of ease and efficiency for home seekers executing their real estate search online. - January 17, 2010 - IDX, Inc.
Anchor Loans Launches New Website
Anchor Loans is pleased to announce the launch of a new web site. The site will allow Anchor’s investors and borrowers the ability to connect with the company in ways never before possible. Password protected login capabilities will provide investors with the ability to view monthly... - January 16, 2010 - Anchor Loans
IDX Broker's Innovative Design Provides Simple Search Tools for Consumers Preforming Their Real Estate Search Online
IDX Broker uses its custom IDX solution to create a sense of ease and efficiency for home seekers, during the online property search process. - January 16, 2010 - IDX, Inc.
Ebby Halliday Realtors Property Management and Residential Leasing Division Experiences Record Year
The Ebby Halliday Property Management and Residential Leasing division celebrated its best year ever in 2009. According to executives at the Dallas-based company, the high numbers are the result of the tireless efforts of a dedicated team of professionals and a focused strategy to provide the best... - January 16, 2010 - Ebby Halliday Companies
BESI Heads to Tampa, Florida for Its 3rd Conference for Certification of Defective Drywall Inspectors & Remediators
The institute, with the help of a workgroup called Defective Drywall in America (DDIA), has developed a cost effective protocol that helps homeowners, insurance companies, investors, financial institutes, and builders. “The institute and its members have an ongoing commitment to helping those who have been devastated by this crisis,” said Jones. - January 16, 2010 - Building Envelope Science Institute
Frigid Winter Temperatures Increases Your Family’s Risk of Carbon Monoxide Death
Green Heating and Cooling is offering a Free home safety inspection for the elderly (ages 62 & older). Younger households receive a discounted home safety inspection rate of $39. Keep your family safe this winter season. The colder the temperature drops outside the longer your furnace has to... - January 16, 2010 - Green Heating and Cooling
Birdair, Inc. Project Wins International Award
Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium Named Winner in the International Category of the Steel Construction Design Awards by the Canadian Institute of Steel Construction - January 16, 2010 - Birdair, Inc.
Sally Bowman Real Estate Team Celebrates Their Impressive Growth in 2009
Cheshire, CT Real Estate Team grows from one woman show to 8 agent team all in one year. - January 16, 2010 - Sally Bowman Real Estate
Chicago Realtor Welcomed to Dream Town Realty
Chicago real estate company Dream Town Realty announces that Shiela Dietz has joined the agency. Ms. Dietz is one of three new residential specialists welcomed to Dream Town last month. She is also a licensed Illinois appraiser. - January 15, 2010 - Dream Town Realty
Local MLS Listing Information is Accessible on Realtor Lynn Vastyan's Website with a Custom IDX Broker Integration
Easy-to-use IDX Broker search tools provide home seekers with the most simple and time efficient online real estate search possible. - January 15, 2010 - IDX, Inc.
PA Group Achieve BSI OHSAS 18001
PA Group (UK) Ltd of Dartford, Kent the asbestos services company are today BSI OHSAS 18001 accredited. - January 15, 2010 - PA Group
Sarasota Window Film Dealer Saves Energy for "Habitat" Homeowners
ASID Industry Partner, Solar-X of Sarasota recently completed the first of what is hoped to be many donated installations of Panorama® window film on a home rehabilitated by Habitat for Humanity (Sarasota). - January 15, 2010 - Solar-X of Sarasota
Prudential Homesale Partners with Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage and Prudential Homesale Form Joint Venture - January 15, 2010 - Prudential Homesale Services Group
Recycled Glass Floors from Stonhard in the Spotlight of TV Medical Examiner’s New Office
Stonhard recently installed 11,000 square feet of seamless flooring at the District Nine Medical Examiner’s Office in Orlando, FL, which is also home to the hit TV show, Dr. G., Medical Examiner. - January 15, 2010 - Stonhard, Inc.
Hotel Galvez and The Tremont House Celebrate Mardi Gras in Galveston
Galveston’s historic hotels – Hotel Galvez & Spa and The Tremont House, both Wyndham Grand Hotels, will celebrate Mardi Gras with history, live music, food, parade viewing and a salute to the Chinese New Year. ArtWalk As part of the 2010 Mardi Gras! Galveston celebration, The... - January 15, 2010 - Mitchell Historic Properties
Total Mortgage Services Receives Full-Eagle Approval for FHA Mortgages
Under goes thorough approval process by HUD to convert to a non-supervised lender and may now originate, fund, hold, purchase and sell Federal Housing Authority (FHA) backed mortgage loans. - January 14, 2010 - Total Mortgage
NH Home Builder to Speak on Green Building at Northern New England Spring Home Show
Custom home builder Steven Reddy of Zetland Homes LLC featured speaker on green building and energy efficiency at the Northern New England Spring Home Show January 22-24. - January 14, 2010 - Zetland Homes LLC
Take the Fear Out of Building a Home
"Take the Fear Out of Building a Home" is a great guide for those looking to build a new home or are considering a large scale remodel. Along with great advice & tips there is a Toolbox with a dream list, interview sheets and a punch list for evaluating your completed dream home. - January 14, 2010 - Pathfinder Construction of Southwest Colorado
The Neighborhoods of World Golf Village Kick Off New Year with Several New Construction Projects
New Construction in World Golf Village Signals Improving Real Estate Outlook; Projects Start in The Crest, GroveWood, Laterra Links and Cascades Neighborhoods. - January 14, 2010 - The Neighborhoods of World Golf Village
York Street Properties Says Banks Are Still Funding Investment Property
Who says business is slow? Not so for Dallas-based York Street Properties. It just closed on a three bedroom “starter-home” in Dallas last week. The company specializes in helping the small investor to profit from real estate. And with acquisition costs are at an all-time low,... - January 14, 2010 - Yorkstreet Properties
Franklin Templeton Leases 80,448 Square Feet at Stiles' 300 Las Olas Place
Franklin Templeton to occupy Stiles' former headquarters in one of 2009's largest commercial real estate deals in Fort Lauderdale. - January 14, 2010 - Stiles
EMLab P&K and Philders Group International Inc. Form Strategic Alliance for Infectious Disease Control Initiative
Infection control training and education courses to be offered in several key cities throughout the U.S. - January 14, 2010 - EMLab P&K IAQ Laboratory
Ask Lon! Launches New Chicago Handyman Website
Company unveils new web 2.0 website to anchor its 2010 marketing plans - January 14, 2010 - Ask Lon!
Stamford Homes Makes a Return to Its Building Roots
Award-winning Stamford Homes is returning to it building roots following the multi-million pound acquisition of a new homes development in Stamford. The development at Welland Park, off Little Casterton Road, marks a return to the town for the company that started its building business there almost 60 years ago. - January 14, 2010 - Stamford Homes
The Tremont House Hosts 26th Annual Mardi Gras Ball Celebrating the Chinese New Year
Join lion dancers, dragon dancers and revelers as The Tremont House, a Wyndham Grand Hotel, celebrates “A Chinese New Year” at their 26th Annual Mardi Gras Ball and Parade Viewing Party on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2010. A portion of the proceeds from the ball will benefit Rosenberg Library, a... - January 13, 2010 - Mitchell Historic Properties
Hardin Construction Company Selected as Design Builder for Bennett College Expansion
Tom Booth, vice president and general manager of Hardin Construction Company (www.hardinconstruction.com), has announced that the firm has been named the design builder for the Bennett College for Women’s $22 million expansion. All facilities are scheduled for completion in first quarter of... - January 13, 2010 - Hardin Construction Company