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Green Key Eco-Rating Program Launches in United States
The Green Key Eco-Rating Program (Green Key), the first of its kind to rank and certify hotels and resorts based on their commitment to sustainable “green” practices, has expanded its operations to the United States. The launch of the website www.greenkeyglobal.com signifies the... - September 24, 2009 - Green Key Global
Lennar and Heritage Hunt Residents Gear Up for Eighth Annual Walk-Run Fundraiser to Fight Against Cancer
Heritage Hunt in Gainesville is gearing up for their eighth annual 5K Walk/Run fundraiser to help in the fight against cancer. - September 24, 2009 - Lennar
Capital Safety Australia Introduces their Nomex®/Kevlar® High Temperature Fall Protection Range
Offers extended protection for Hot Work and the Utility industry, eliminating the risk of your fall protection equipment igniting or melting. - September 24, 2009 - Capital Safety Australia
mRELEVANCE Launches Real Estate Sites Hub
mRELEVANCE is excited to announce its launch of Real Estate Sites Hub, a new free blogging platform designed specifically for real estate industry professionals, such as home builders, developers, real estate agents, real estate sales and marketing professionals and others in the industry. Real... - September 24, 2009 - mRELEVANCE, LLC
Belize Real Estate Firm Continues to Grow Despite World Wide Recession
Belize Property Agents, one of the largest and fastest growing real estate companies in Belize, continues to grow by adding another office. Belize Property Agents has opened a new office in Dangriga, Belize, and continues to see sales increase. - September 24, 2009 - Belize Property Agents.com
Lennar Jacksonville Takes Home Two Awards at St. Johns Builders Council 2009 Parade of Homes
Homebuilder Receives Two Judges Choice Awards. - September 24, 2009 - Lennar, East Coast Division
CertifiGroup Program for General Contractors – Avoid Delays from UL Testing Issues on Jobsites
Knowing what to do when jobsite delays might occur makes the difference between days and weeks for solving UL problems. What are the questions for suppliers of non-certified equipment? - September 24, 2009 - CertifiGroup
IDX Broker Displays the Most Up-to-date MLS Listing Information on the Market on Realtor Lynn Channer's Website
IDX Broker uses its custom IDX solution to speed up the online property search process, saving both real estate professionals and their clients time. - September 24, 2009 - IDX, Inc.
Apartment Complex Wins Over Buyers by Marketing Privacy and Noise Reduction Using Acoustiblok® Soundproofing
Considering that the number one complaint in multifamily housing is noise, and that people are now becoming aware of the effect noise has on not only their health but also on their relationships, marketing “tranquility” is indeed a major plus in acquiring new residents. - September 23, 2009 - Acoustiblok, Inc.
New Website Paints a Picture of the Professional Decorator
The Painting and Decorating Association (PDA) has launched a new website to enable householders to connect with professional painters and decorators. - September 23, 2009 - Painting and Decorating Association
Riverview Homes, Inc. Receives MHWC’S Award of Distinction
Riverview Homes receives an award for outstanding customer service. - September 23, 2009 - Riverview Homes, Inc.
General H. Hugh Shelton Visits The Cypress of Raleigh
Mark Andrews, managing member of The Cypress of Raleigh (www.thecypressofraleigh.com), has announced that General H. Hugh Shelton, USA (R), 14th Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff held a book signing event at The Cypress campus on Sept. 17. Shelton’s book, Secrets of Success: North Carolina... - September 23, 2009 - Cypress of Raleigh
Free Rental Property Advertising
Landlords now have a free, high quality alternative for advertising rental properties and rooms. New rentals website www.padz.com is offering landlords the opportunity for greater exposure and to reach more tenants by creating professional quality adverts for rental properties and rooms at no cost for a limited period. - September 23, 2009 - Padz Limited
Miho Koshido Named Retail Design Creative Director
International retail brand strategy and design firm, JGA, recently named Miho Koshido to creative director at JGA. She will be overseeing the project design process, working closely with her clients from initial conceptual development through final design. In announcing the appointment of Ms. - September 23, 2009 - JGA
IDX Broker Software Helps Realtor Vincent Paige Display MLS Listing Information on His Own Personal Website
IDX Broker uses its custom IDX solution to create a simple and hassle free online property search experience for both real estate professionals and their clients. - September 23, 2009 - IDX, Inc.
York Maine’s Luxury Real Estate Market Heats Up - Anne Erwin Sotheby’s International Realty Announces Two Significant Sales
A York Harbor oceanfront estate on Maine’s rocky coast, listed by Anne Erwin Sotheby’s International Realty, recently sold at a record breaking $4,800,000, and was followed by the sale of York’s renowned landmark, Cragmere – which was listed and sold by Anne Erwin... - September 23, 2009 - Anne Erwin Sotheby's International Realty
Lennar Advises Prospective First-Time Homebuyers That Time is Running Out to Take Advantage of the $8,000 Tax Credit
Homebuilder has homes available for immediate closing in Maryland and Pennsylvania. - September 23, 2009 - Lennar, East Coast Division
Independence Station Partners with EcoDomo
EcoDomo leather tiles will add another green component and sophisticated style to Independence Station, the mixed-use facility expected to become the World’s Greenest Building when it opens in Independence, OR, next year. Made from the discarded scraps from BMW car seat manufacturers and... - September 23, 2009 - Independence Station
Westview Products, Inc. Lets the Light Into the Independence Station
Westview Products, Inc., based in Dallas, OR, will invite the light to shine into the homes, offices and retail spaces in Independence Station while also helping the structure maintain energy independence. The $15 million building in Independence, OR, is expected to become the World’s... - September 23, 2009 - Independence Station
Ron LeGrand Presents His Business Management Strategies in His 3-Day Course to Los Angeles
Ron LeGrand will be presenting his Business Management course in Los Angeles. The event will be held at The Westin Los Angeles Airport Hotel from Sept. 24-26. - September 23, 2009 - Ron LeGrand
The Future of Real Estate Radio Program Offers Tulsa Non-Profit Organizations the Opportunity to Have Their Upcoming Events Announced During the Live Show
Darryl Baskin, host of the popular radio show, “The Future of Real Estate,” recently announced that the live radio show will feature one deserving local non-profit organization each week. Non-profit organizations interested in having their event broadcast or their organization's story... - September 23, 2009 - The Future of Real Estate
San Diego Based PC Housing Continues to Lead the Corporate Apartments Industry
Steadily providing corporate apartments during the economic adjustment period, PC Housing sees the positive growth and upswing in 2009. - September 23, 2009 - PC Housing
Hope and Employment in a Bleak Economy
Despite continually worsening state and national unemployment figures, California-based Cost-U-Less Insurance continues hiring, expanding its employee base and offering tremendous growth opportunities. - September 23, 2009 - Sacramento Auto Insurance Center Inc.
Brian Schantz Earns Prestigious Designation to Help Home Owners in Danger of Foreclosure
Realtors® such as Brian Schantz with the CDPE designation have valuable training in short sales that can offer the homeowner much better alternatives to foreclosure, which virtually destroys the credit rating. - September 23, 2009 - Teamworks Real Estate
movemanSKG Lift Feeds Hungry Students
Feeding nearly 400 hungry children is no easy task, but in term time Winchester House Boarding School serves meals to pupils three times a day, every day of the week. A two-stop movemanSKG dumb waiter moves food and beverages from the kitchen to upper level dining rooms. Located in the market town... - September 21, 2009 - movemanSKG
University Opts for movemanSKG
movemanSKG has supplied a Titan goods lift to Bristol University’s acclaimed Department of Anatomy, which offers medical, veterinary and science courses to students, and conducts pioneering morphological research. The lift moves clinical waste, and human bodies between a newly built cold... - September 21, 2009 - movemanSKG
Goods Lift Close to Heart
The British Heart Foundation (BHF) recently opened a new Furniture and Electrical (F&E) Store in Leicester, which sells donated items to raise money for the nation’s heart charity. A movemanSKG Titan goods lift allows F&E staff and volunteers to move heavy items from the basement... - September 21, 2009 - movemanSKG
Smyrna Roofing Contractors Are Recognized as "Top Local Roofers" in the Atlanta, GA Area
Reliable Renovations & Roofing is a leading roofing company in Atlanta, Sandy Springs, Marietta, Roswell, and Smyrna, GA who stands strong in the world of roofing. - September 21, 2009 - Hometown Roofing Contractors
HomeReach.com Hits a Home Run of a Lifetime
In the Padres 7 – 3 win against the Colorado Rockies on Sunday, September 13th, Padre Player Will Venable was not the only one to hit a home run. Locally based San Diego Real Estate Company, HomeReach.com also hit a home run, creating an experience of a lifetime when they took 62 local... - September 20, 2009 - HomeReach.com
"A" Rated BBB Business Offering Loan Restructuring to Families and Commercial Property Owners in Crisis
Garner Financial Services Group is offering free consultations and free loan restructuring prequalification for families and commercial property owners in crisis. - September 20, 2009 - Garner Financial Services Group
The Ritz Cabarete Offers a Unique Alternative with Their Newly Developed Luxury Condos in the Dominican Republic
The Ritz Cabarete Condominium village provides international clientele with a unique alternative to owning property abroad with their luxurious condominiums in Cabarete Beach. - September 20, 2009 - The Ritz Cabarete
Dan O'Hara Can Create XML Codes to Increase His Real Estate Listings Visibility Throughout the Web with an IDX Addition
IDX Broker uses its custom IDX solution to speed up the online property search process, saving both real estate professionals and their clients time and hassle. - September 20, 2009 - IDX, Inc.
NZ Developer Discounts Prime Coastal Realestate
"Arcadia Heights" an elevated coastal section subdivision in Paunui, New Zealand is being released by the vendor some 30% below Dec 2007 valuations. Competitive Finance is available and each sections can potentially be subdivided into 2x building platforms. Independent NZ forecasters suggest house values will be increase up to 30% by 2012. - September 19, 2009 - Maree Neal Consulting
Maryland Air Duct Cleaning Service Achieves Prestigious Certification
Local HVAC System Cleaning Contractor Achieves Prestigious Certification Maryland air duct cleaning contractor Airwiz from Germantown MD. has successfully completed the examination process to be certified as an Air Systems Cleaning Specialist (ASCS). The certification, which is administered by... - September 19, 2009 - Airwiz Cleanair Duct Cleaning
AKM Announces Continued Success of Their Guard Rail Protection System
Leading roof top guard rail manufacturer AKM Fabrications Ltd, based in Chorley are very pleased to announce the success of their recently redesigned website which has helped them to attract new international distributors. - September 19, 2009 - AKM fabrications
Royal Oaks Building Group Among Top Residential Builders
Rich Van Tassel, president of Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC (www.royaloaksbg.com), has announced that the company has been ranked among the Triangle area’s top residential builders by Triangle Business Journal, bettering its ranking by three spots from 2008. Royal Oaks Building Group is the... - September 19, 2009 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Cathy Rosebaugh-Jennings Named to the AARP Workforce Speaker’s Bureau
Cathy Rosebaugh-Jennings, president of Alterna Home Solutions (www.alternahs.com), has been named to the AARP Workforce Speaker’s Bureau, an outlet to provide trained speakers to community organizations and AARP chapters to speak on topics important to the 50+ community. In an effort to help... - September 19, 2009 - Alterna Home Solutions
The O’Neill Group Offers Custom-Designed Personal Insurance Programs
The O’Neill Group Insurance Agency has taken a strong stance against pre-packaged, “one-size-fits-all” insurance solutions by offering custom-designed personal insurance policies. - September 19, 2009 - The O'Neill Group
Home Inspections of Northern Virginia Introduces Chinese Drywall Testing and Inspections
Virginia home owners worried about the health risks and damaging effects of Chinese drywall can find information on the website of Home Inspections of Northern Virginia, LLC, www.hiofnva.com. Chinese drywall has the potential to be the largest material defect to impact the construction industry... - September 19, 2009 - Home Inspections of Northern Virginia
User Friendly IDX Search Tools Speed Up the Online Real Estate Search for Jerry Millers Website Visitors
IDX Broker uses its custom IDX solution to create a sense of ease and efficiency for home seekers when searching for real estate online. - September 19, 2009 - IDX, Inc.
2009 International Photography Awards (IPA) Awards Juan Mullerat with a 1st Place and an Honorary Mention on Different Categories
The International Photography Awards Competition (IPA) awarded Juan Mullerat, an architect and urbanist who currently resides in Miami, Florida, the 1st place in Special - Industrial category for the entry "nuclear dawn" and an Honorable Mention in Architecture - Cityscapes category for the winning entry "reflected highlights" at their 2009 Competition. - September 19, 2009 - Juan Mullerat
Dynamics Capital Group Presents Major Real Estate Syndication Summit on Sept 22
Valuable Seminar at West LA’s Luxe Hotel Features 16 Expert Speakers and Offers Eight Hours of Continuing Education Credit for CPAs and Attorneys - September 19, 2009 - Dynamics Capital Group
The Truth About Distressed Properties
Real estate survey and study highlight REO, short-sale trends. - September 18, 2009 - Inman News
Investors Say Bottom of Property Market Has Passed - Colliers International Investor Sentiment Findings Show Majority Now Believe Property Clock is at 7 o’Clock
Australia’s top institutional and private investors believe the nation is well and truly past the bottom of the property cycle and now heading towards upswing, according to new survey findings released today by Colliers International. The second Colliers International Investor Sentiment... - September 18, 2009 - Colliers International (Australia)
An Integrated IDX Broker Format Simplifies and Speeds Up the Online Real Estate Search for Home Seekers
IDX Broker uses its custom IDX solution to create a sense of ease and efficiency for home seekers during their online property search. - September 18, 2009 - IDX, Inc.
Home Buyer Workshop
As the $8,000 Tax Credit progam for First Time Home Buyers is coming to an end, this may be one of the last opportunities for anyone to begin the process of buying a home and being able to qualify for the Tax Credit. Mark Laycock, REALTOR® with Metro Brokers/GMAC Real Estate is offering a free workshop to help anyone interested in taking the first steps to obtain the American Dream of Home Ownership. - September 18, 2009 - Mark Laycock
Colonial Heritage Establishes Community Foundation to Support Charitable Programs
Lennar established the Colonial Heritage Community Foundation to support charitable causes and neighborhood efforts within Colonial Heritage and the surrounding area. - September 18, 2009 - Lennar
BJAC’s Professional Staff Now 86 Percent LEED Accredited Professionals
Lou Jurkowski, CEO at BJAC, pa (www.bjac.com), an architectural firm offering professional service for specialized, complex institutional projects, has announced that 86 percent of the design staff has earned Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Accredited Professional (AP) by the U. - September 18, 2009 - BJAC
CertifiGroup CE Marking Program Cuts Trade Barriers for US Companies Selling Products in Europe
Europe’s laws for importing products can be a costly trade barrier for US manufacturers and distributors. Learn how to cut through EU red tape and get a CE Marking that will satisfy the authorities. - September 18, 2009 - CertifiGroup
A Rare Opportunity to Own New Build Luxury Ski Apartments in the French Alps
The Alpine resort of Avoriaz is currently undergoing a massive 200 million Euro infrastructure improvement program and this is the first time in 40 years new build luxury ski apartments are available for sale in the resort. - September 18, 2009 - ILRE