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Julian Construction Urges Homeowners to Learn from Haiti’s Mistakes
Company Urges Homeowners to Get Their Homes Well Prepared for the Next Earthquake. - February 18, 2010 - Julian Construction
Archadeck of Pittsburgh South Hills to Offer Trex Transcend Decking and Railing
Archadeck of Pittsburgh South Hills is proud to now offer Trex's Transcend Decking and Railing which is a revolutionary new product with the natural look of composites and the performance of PVC. - February 18, 2010 - Archadeck of Pittsburgh South Hills
JCT Builds Share of Construction Contracts
Almost 80 per cent of building projects use the Joint Contracts Tribunal (JCT) standard forms of construction contract, according to the latest Contracts in use survey produced by Davis Langdon on behalf of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). Published on Friday, the survey was... - February 18, 2010 - Joint Contracts Tribunal
mRELEVANCE Launches Greater Valley Real Estate Blog
mRELEVANCE is pleased to announce the launch of the Greater Valley Group (GVG) blog: www.gvgrealestate.com. GVG is a residential and commercial developer located in West Point, Ga., which is experiencing rapid growth due to the recent opening of the new Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia (KMMG) in West Point, Ga. - February 18, 2010 - mRELEVANCE, LLC
Local Builder, M&T Investment Builders, and Nationwide Homes Joins ABC's "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition"
M&T Investment Builders, an Independent, Authorized builder for Nationwide Homes today announced that they will be joining ABC's Extreme Makeover: Home Edition for an upcoming build later in February. This will be the first time the popular television program has featured a home built with... - February 18, 2010 - M&T Investment Builders, Inc.
User-friendly IDX Search Tools Simplify the Online Real Estate Search Process for Potential Home Buyers
IDX Brokers uses its custom IDX solution to speed up the online property search process, developing the most time efficient real estate search on the web. - February 18, 2010 - IDX, Inc.
Another New Agent for RE/MAX Prestige
Andrew Armata, broker/owner of RE/MAX Prestige, is pleased to announce another new agent to their RE/MAX Team. Deborah Noone has recently joined their Methuen office. With 12 years of real estate experience, Deborah specializes in buyer and seller representation and residential real estate. She is... - February 18, 2010 - RE/MAX Prestige
RE/MAX Prestige Adds Another Agent in Their Dracut Office
Andrew Armata, broker/owner of RE/MAX Prestige, an 11 office regional real estate firm, is pleased to announce that Ted Shepard has joined their Dracut office. Ted provides many real estate services, specializing in residential real estate. He is licensed in Massachusetts and a member of The... - February 18, 2010 - RE/MAX Prestige
Northeast Florida Builders Association's Parade of Homes 2010 Slated for April 10-18
The Northeast Florida Builders Association’s (NEFBA) Parade of Homes 2010 is scheduled April 10-18. The free event features new construction and decorator model homes in Duval, St. Johns, Nassau and Clay Counties. - February 18, 2010 - Northeast Florida Builders Association
Gulf Shores Plantation Releases 2010 Rental Guide
Gulf Shores Plantation, located in Gulf Shores, Alabama, releases the 2010 rental guide to assist with beach vacation planning to the Alabama Gulf Coast. - February 18, 2010 - Gulf Shores Plantation
Real Estate Marketing Award Presented to Mike McNamara
REALTOR.com the largest real estate website in the country has awarded Mike McNamara of RE/MAX Estates in Estero, Florida the Award of Excellence at a ceremony held in Fort Myers, Florida. This prestigious award was given to only a few select realtors in Southwest Florida which was attended by over... - February 18, 2010 - Mike McNamara Realtor
There’s No Place Like Home at The Irvine Village of Woodbury East
With its many parks and great access to nearby retail centers, employment and award-winning schools, Woodbury East is the newest village to open within the acclaimed Villages of Irvine® and is “home” to four of the eight neighborhoods included within The 2010 New Home Collection, which debuted last month. - February 18, 2010 - Irvine Company Community Development
SW Florida Real Estate Team Offers Free Trips to SW Florida
SW Florida Real Estate Team releases new BUY FLY FREE program details. - February 18, 2010 - The Castles Team
Lance Dunahoe Earns Certified Master Inspector® Designation
Colleyville, Texas and Advantage Property Inspections is pleased to announce that Lance Dunahoe is now credentialed as a Certified Master Inspector(CMI)®, which is the inspection industry's top professional designation. - February 17, 2010 - Advantage Property Inspections
Building Envelope Science Institute Holds Training Conference for Defective Drywall in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
The “BESI System” offers the most comprehensive remediation; the protocol was developed based on proven science and considers the following major factors: corrosion, cross-contamination of other building materials, personal belongings, IAQ monitoring program, and a proposed national warranty (not an insurance policy). - February 17, 2010 - Building Envelope Science Institute
Rusty Atlas Joins Chariff Realty Group in the Miami Design District
Rusty Atlas, broker associate and owner of the Atlas Plaza in Miami’s Design District, joins Lyle Chariff owner of the area’s leading Chariff Realty Group, teaming together to market and lease remaining space at the Atlas Plaza in the Miami Design District. - February 17, 2010 - Chariff Realty Group
How to Travel to Ocean Isle Beach or Sunset Beach, North Carolina Using Vacation Rentals
Whitney Sauls of Sloane Realty Vacations of Ocean Isle Beach and Sunset Beach offers expert travel and vacation rental advice, planning tips and insights as a post-game update for visiting the Atlantic coast of Southeastern North Carolina. - February 17, 2010 - Sloane Realty Vacations
Developer Acquires 32 Lots in El Sobrante, CA
Americap Development Partners announces their acquisition of Colina Canyon, a thirty-two lot development in El Sobrante, CA. - February 17, 2010 - Americap Development Partners
PropertyKumars Introducing 2-3 BHK Flats @ Amrapali Zodiac Noida
In a short span of time, PropertyKumars have developed a good market among Delhi/NCR for all good property builders. - February 17, 2010 - propertykumars
New International Property Agent Launched
The Barker Collection is a new Company that markets International Real Estate. The Company has been set up by Allan Barker the companys' Managing Director to market both traditional Holiday Homes, second and third homes together with Fractional Ownership properties. - February 17, 2010 - The Barker Collection
RE/MAX Reports That Home Sales in Metro Chicago Real Estate Market Took Upbeat Turn in January
January homes sales numbers for the metropolitan Chicago real estate market are likely to continue the positive trend that the market established in the second half of last year, according to a preliminary analysis of local home sales activity by RE/MAX. Reviewing early information on January... - February 17, 2010 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
RE/MAX Adds New Office in Rockford, Expanding Its Leadership in the Illinois Real Estate Market
RE/MAX Key, the newest RE/MAX office serving the Rockford, Ill., metropolitan area, recently opened at 5411 E. State St., Rockford, expanding the established leadership position of RE/MAX in the northern Illinois real estate market. Owned by Joe Murray, 39, a real estate agent and investor with... - February 17, 2010 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
MLS Listing Data is Displayed Directly Onto Realtor Rett Smith's Website with the Help of a Custom IDX Solution
IDX Broker uses its innovative IDX solution to simplify and speed up the online property search process, saving both real estate professionals and consumers time and hassle. - February 17, 2010 - IDX, Inc.
Miller Construction Company Building Republic Services' "Green" Facility in West Palm Beach, Florida
In its second innovative, “green” design/build project for Republic Services, Miller Construction Company has begun work on a 30,000-square-foot office/maintenance facility for the company’s West Palm Beach-based truck fleet. Scheduled for June 2010 completion, the two-story... - February 17, 2010 - Miller Construction Company
McArthur Homes Announces Finished Basement Promotion
For a limited time, new home buyers can potentially double the finished space of their new home. McArthur Homes is offering a full or partial finished basement with all new homes through the end of February. - February 17, 2010 - McArthur Homes
Highland Homes’ Kathie McDaniel Receives National Recognition
At the 2010 International Builders Show, Highland Homes was represented by Kathie McDaniel, Sales and Marketing Director for the Central Florida home builder. - February 17, 2010 - Highland Homes
Jennifer & Gary Ricco of Keller Williams Along with Other Top Professionals Will be Hosting a Free Pre Foreclosure Homeowner Outreach Assistance Seminar on March 6, 2010
Wachovia Fast Track Short Sale Program for North Los Angeles Homeowners struggling with Wachovia, Golden West or World Savings loans. Here are some of the programs highlights: Approvals in 7-10 days, $2500 up to $5000 for moving expenses. Full release of lien and all deficiency issues waived. Average closing from start to finish: 48 business days. - February 16, 2010 - Jennifer & Gary Ricco Keller Williams VIP Properties e-PRO, WCR, QSC, Retired LAPD
Green Finance Training Helps Real Estate Professionals Win More Green
Galley Eco Capital announced the launch of the Competitive Edge series of green finance classes, the first ever green finance education series created especially for real estate professionals. The San Francisco classes will address the critical shortage of professionals with skills to help real estate investors to build and invest in higher value green properties. - February 16, 2010 - Galley Eco Capital
Acoustiblok® Corporation Combines Acoustifence® and Earth/Foliage Berm to Reduce Outdoor Noise Pollution
Adding just a six-foot high Acoustifence to the berm not only drastically increases the berm’s blocking protection, it eliminates the real problem of the sound reflecting off the foliage and into those outdoor spaces that are meant to be serene. Thanks to its limp and heavy composition, Acoustifence also produces far less noise reflection than solid barriers. - February 16, 2010 - Acoustiblok, Inc.
Contractors Legal Group Joins JCT
The new Contractors Legal Group (CLG), which represents the common interests of main contractor trade associations, has joined the Joint Contracts Tribunal (JCT). - February 16, 2010 - Joint Contracts Tribunal
Home Sales Rebound in Southwest Suburbs Matches Pace in Metro Chicago Real Estate Market; RE/MAX Remains Leader in Residential Brokerage
Home sales activity in Chicago’s Southwest Suburbs and in the broader metropolitan Chicago real estate market rebounded strongly during the second half of 2009. In each instance, sales were 23 percent higher than during the same six months in 2008, and in both cases RE/MAX retained its... - February 16, 2010 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
John Cenni Earns NAR Short Sales and Foreclosure Certification
Buyers and Sellers Benefit from REALTOR® Expertise in Distressed Sales - February 16, 2010 - Keller Williams Realty, John Cenni
Leading Commercial Property Agency MERJS Announces Successful Let of Retail Unit in Croydon High Street
MERJS commercial property agents are delighted to announce the successful let of a retail unit with A3/A4 use in Croydon High St. - February 16, 2010 - Merjs Charted Surveyors
LiveRoof, LLC Announces Exclusive Offshore Distribution Agreement with PlantedRoof.com of Massachusetts
LiveRoof, LLC Announces International Sales Agreement with PlantedRoof.com LiveRoof, LLC, Spring Lake, Michigan, U.S.A. is pleased to announce an exclusive sales agreement with Planted Roof.com of Massachusetts for offshore representation of the LiveRoof® hybrid green roof... - February 16, 2010 - PlantedRoof.com
Will County Beats Metro Chicago Real Estate Market by Posting 3.3% Increase in 2009 Home Sales; RE/MAX Retains Leadership in County
Home sales in Will County, Ill., posted a 3.3 percent increase last year, a larger gain than the 1.5 percent increase achieved by the seven-county metropolitan Chicago real estate market. Home sales in Will County rose from 5,956 in 2008 to 6,151 in 2009, with RE/MAX retaining its position as the... - February 16, 2010 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
Life After the IE at Dflat Madrid; Becoming a Successful Entrepreneur
How to get started, from the perspective of someone who dreams of having an independent life (looking for financial freedom). - February 15, 2010 - DFLAT Madrid
Mimi Shrader Receives Customer Service Award for 2010
Outer Banks Blue Realty Services is pleased to announce Mimi Shrader as the winner of their Customer Service Champion Award for 2009. Outer Banks Blue awards one of its 110 Employees each year with the award and it is the only award given by the company. - February 15, 2010 - Outer Banks Blue Realty Services
JP Endres Fein, Partner, Homes of Westchester, Announces Candidacy for New York State Association of Realtors® Secretary Treasurer 2014
JP Endres Fein announced her candidacy for the New York State Association of Realtors® Secretary Treasurer 2014 position. A Realtor for over 20 years, and Past President of the Westchester County Board of Realtors®, as well as the 2004 WCBR Realtor®of the Year, stated she was "enthuastic and confident" about her campaign. - February 15, 2010 - Homes of Westchester Inc.
O'Hare Area Home Sales Rise 44% from 2008 Level to Lead Rebound of Metro Chicago Real Estate Market; RE/MAX Maintains Leadership in Area Housing
The O’Hare suburban area led a 2009 rebound in home sales in the metropolitan Chicago real estate market. Sales in the O’Hare area rose from 592 in 2008 to 855 in 2009, a 44 percent increase and the largest gain recorded in any major submarket. RE/MAX retained its position as the... - February 14, 2010 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
Lincoln Way Home Sales Up in 2nd Half of 2009 as Metro Chicago Real Estate Market Bounces Back; RE/MAX Retained Sales Lead in Area
Home sales rebounded in the Lincoln Way area of Chicago’s southern suburbs during the second half of 2009 just as they did in the entire metropolitan Chicago real estate market. Sales in the second half of the year were 43 percent higher in Lincoln Way than in the first half, but for the full... - February 14, 2010 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
Elgin Area Housing Activity Rose 7% in 2009, Surpassing Performance of Metro Chicago Real Estate Market; RE/MAX Remains Home Sales Leader
The Elgin-area housing market recorded a 7 percent increase in activity in 2009, surpassing the performance of the metropolitan Chicago real estate market as a whole, which recorded a 1.5 percent sales gain. Home sales in the Elgin area were up from 2,459 in 2008 to 2,629 in 2009, with RE/MAX... - February 14, 2010 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
Greater South Suburbs Topped Metro Chicago Real Estate Market in 2009 with 12% Gain in Home Sales; RE/MAX Retained Local Leadership
A 12 percent increase in home sales during 2009 distinguished the Greater South Suburbs area as one of the top performers among submarkets in the metropolitan Chicago real estate market last year. Home sales in the Greater South Suburbs area rose from 4,038 in 2008 to 4,529 in 2009, with RE/MAX... - February 14, 2010 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
Kane County and Metro Chicago Real Estate Market Enjoyed 2nd Half Home Sales Rebound in 2009; RE/MAX Remained County's Residential Leader
Kane County, Ill., home sales rose 66 percent during the last six months of 2009 when compared to the first half of the year and were 23 percent higher than in the last half of 2008, while RE/MAX remained the home sales leader. In the seven-county Chicago real estate market, home sales in the last... - February 14, 2010 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
IDX Broker's Intricate Design Creates the Most User-Friendly and Hassle-Free Real Estate Search on the Web
IDX Broker uses its custom IDX solution to speed up the online property search process, saving both real estate professionals and their clients time. - February 14, 2010 - IDX, Inc.
Nash Construction Proves That Even in a Recession Quality Reigns
2009 Capital CotY Awards Recognize Creativity & Craftsmanship Among Area's Top Remodeling & Design-Build Firms. - February 14, 2010 - Nash Construction, Inc.
Property Management Inc. Franchising Names Jim Hendershot VP of Operations
Property Management Incorporated, a full service commercial & residential asset management franchisor, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jim Hendershot as Vice President of Operations. - February 14, 2010 - Property Management Inc
Paul G Hauf And Associates Proudly Announces Support of The Chesapeake Bay Foundation
The chesapeake bay foundation-“saving a national treasure” - February 14, 2010 - Paul G. Hauf And Associates
Bowen Family Homes is Now Building in Oakdale Preserve in Smyrna
Bowen Family Homes recently announced it is building in Oakdale Preserve located in Smyrna in Cobb County. - February 14, 2010 - Bowen Family Homes
Strong 2nd Half Home Sales Help Cook County and Metro Chicago Real Estate Market Post 2009 Rebound; RE/MAX Regains Lead in Homes Sold
Home sales during 2009 in Cook County, Ill., bounced back thanks to strong activity in the second half of the year. Homes sales in the county were up 1.7 percent, rising from 39,902 in 2008 to 40,582 in 2009. The seven-county metropolitan Chicago real estate market posted a 1.5 percent increase. At... - February 14, 2010 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
ProTen Services Begin UK Leg of Radon Tee World Trek 2010
National radon specialists, ProTen Services, are supporting the CanSAR Radon Tee World Trek 2010 and have taken the Tee on the road to spread the message: Reduce Radon & Save Lives. - February 14, 2010 - ProTen Services