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KMD Architects Win Design Assignments for Innovative Hospital and Judicial Building in Asia & U.S.
San Francisco Firm Finds Sustainable Design Incorporating Human Performance is Gaining Traction with Institutional Sector, Countering Economic Slowdown in Private-Sector Construction. - August 14, 2009 - KMD Architects
Structural Systems Building Students Higher Education
Bristol based Steel Framing Specialist, Structural Systems, have completed the £18.6m design and build project for St. John’s School & Community College in Marlborough. Structural Systems have provided a site team of engineers and steel fixers as well as a fully co-ordinated SFS package - from initial design to completion on site. The new secondary school and sixth form department is now ready to use for the upcoming school term. - August 14, 2009 - Structural Systems Ltd
Geo-Solutions Has Been Named to the Inc 500
The September issue of Inc. Magazine lists (http://www.geo-solutions.com) Geo-Solutions Inc as no 322 on the list of America’s 500 fastest-growing private companies. Geo-Solutions was ranked second amongst engineering firms on the list. In a quirky category, Geo-Solutions achieved the No 1... - August 14, 2009 - President of Geo-Solutions
Lennar Virginia Announces ADA Compliant Homes at Their Groveton Woods Community in Alexandria
ADA Compliant Townhome-Style Condominiums Are Available at Lennar’s Groveton Woods Community in Alexandria. - August 14, 2009 - Lennar
The Cryogenic Institute of New England, Inc. is Proud to Announce the Capability of Removing Machine Burrs from PEEK Medical Devices Including Implants
The Nitrofreeze® cryogenic deburring service has recently undergone trials by medical device manufacturers to remove burrs from PEEK implants. The results reveal that the Nitrofreeze® cryogenic deburring process is highly effective at removing complex burrs from these parts. - August 14, 2009 - Cryogenic Institute of New England, Inc.
Custom IDX Broker Displays MLS Listings on Realtor Bill Sadek's Website, Setting Him Apart from His Competitors
A custom IDX solution is used to create a quick and easy way for home seekers to do their real estate search online. - August 14, 2009 - IDX, Inc.
City and Community Officials Praise Economic Development Project in Southeast Raleigh
Farmington Square Shopping Center Opens in Southeast Raleigh - August 14, 2009 - Isha Development
Skatepark Builder Flourishes Despite Economic Downturn
Spohn Ranch Skateparks was recognized by Inc. Magazine as one of the fastest growing companies in the nation. - August 14, 2009 - Spohn Ranch Skateparks
Lennar Continues Expansion in St. Augustine with New Johns Creek II Community
Homebuilder Now Selling Coastal-Series Collection of Homes at Pre-Construction Prices. - August 14, 2009 - Lennar, East Coast Division
Sextant Properties Analyse the Differences Between Fractional Ownership and French Leaseback
In 2009, a new type of investment appeared on the overseas property market called fractional ownership. Here is the analysis with the pros and cons between fractional ownership and French leaseback. - August 13, 2009 - Sextant French Property
Long Island Foreclosures Down 34% from June 2009 But Up 3% from July 2008 Says PropertyShark.com
PropertyShark.com today released its monthly report covering first-time residential foreclosures in Long Island (Suffolk County, Nassau County) for July 2009. - August 13, 2009 - PropertyShark.com
1031 Exchanges Can Prove to be Big Money Saver for Investors
As the Real Estate Market Begins to Improve this Year 1031 Exchanges Can be a Way to Defer Taxes as Investors Cash in on Low Priced Deals - August 13, 2009 - Get Real REI
American Leak Detection Receives Overwhelmingly Positive Customer Service Feedback Rating
Dallas/Fort Worth-based American Leak Detection Recognizes Employees for Outstanding Customer Service. - August 13, 2009 - American Leak Detection
Flammer to Speak on PRSA GA Social Media Panel
mRELEVANCE, LLC managing partner Carol Flammer will participate in a panel discussion on targeting the right social media channels for the Georgia Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America later this month. Hosted by the organization's Independent Counselor’s and Nonprofit Special... - August 13, 2009 - mRELEVANCE, LLC
Flammer Named Moderator at PR Camp Atlanta
mRELEVANCE, LLC managing partner Carol Flammer has been selected to moderate a highly interactive discussion on social media at PR Camp Atlanta, a unique half-day “unconference” on Friday, August 21. Organized by Bernaise Source Media, the “social media immersion” will bring... - August 13, 2009 - mRELEVANCE, LLC
C&S Title, Inc. Joins Foreclosure Response Team as Title Affiliate for Houston, Tx Region
Scott D. Coloney, President of Fort Lauderdale, FL–based Foreclosure Response Team (FRT), has announced that C&S Title, Inc., an independent title company based out of Porter, Texas has joined the FRT as a “Title Affiliate.” The Foreclosure Response Team is a national Realtor... - August 13, 2009 - Foreclosure Response Team
A Custom IDX Broker Integration Sets Realtor Dermot O'Brien Apart and Above His Real Estate Competitors
Unique and easy-to-use IDX tools provide clients with the means to have a truly personalized and comprehensive online real estate search experience. - August 13, 2009 - IDX, Inc.
Experience the Measurement of Savings in a Lennar Charlotte Spotlight Home
The Charlotte division of Lennar, one of the nation’s strongest homebuilders, wants prospective homebuyers to step into the housing market and see why a Lennar home will measure up to your highest expectations. During its month long “Measurement of Savings” campaign, the... - August 13, 2009 - Lennar, East Coast Division
Balfour Beatty Construction’s Diverse Portfolio Brings Four Wins in Florida
Balfour Beatty Construction’s diverse portfolio recently brought the company four awards across Florida for projects that promote higher education, high school athletics, infrastructure replacement, and professional arts. These awards include construction management services for Florida... - August 12, 2009 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Further Investigation Into Defective Chinese Drywall by US Building Consultants, Inc. Results in a Warning for Companies Performing Remediation
After performing more inspections and additional laboratory results, U S Building Consultants, Inc. issues a warning to those performing remediation on homes or commercial buildings that may have defective Chinese drywall. - August 12, 2009 - USBCI
Real Estate Investment Simulator Allows Individuals to Learn and Practice Real Estate Investment Strategies in a Virtual Environment
The Real Estate Investment Simulator from InvestorHeadStart.com uses cutting edge technology to help new Real Estate investors learn what kind of properties are profitable, what areas to invest in, how the business works, tax implications, real world tenant rental simulation, fix-and-flip, foreclosures, creative financing, net worth growth through leverage and much more. - August 12, 2009 - Investor Head Start Inc.
The Cypress of Raleigh Hires Director of Community Life Services
Regina Driesbach, executive director of The Cypress of Raleigh (www.thecypressofraleigh.com), has announced that Brian Strausbaugh has joined the organization as the director of community life services. In his new position, Strausbaugh will select, plan, coordinate and direct a wide scope of... - August 12, 2009 - Cypress of Raleigh
DesignerHardware.com Announces Its Eclectic Mix of Interior Locksets
DesignerHardware.com is proud to announce its eclectic mix of interior locksets; the right lever or knob will set the very tone of your home and leave an everlasting impression on your guest of elegance and sophistication. Locksets ranging from classic, traditional, victorian, transitional, modern... - August 12, 2009 - DesignerHardware.com
IDX Broker's Association with MLS Sites Enables Michaelle Clarke to Give her Clients a Comprehensive Online Property Search
IDX Broker uses its custom IDX solution to speed up the online real estate search, saving both realtors and their clients time and hassle. - August 12, 2009 - IDX, Inc.
Federal Appraisal Names New Biofuels Valuation Coordinator
Federal Appraisal and Consulting LLC, a national business and real estate appraisal and advisory services firm specializing in power and utilities, announced today the promotion of Kent R. Amarante to the newly created position of Biofuels Valuation Coordinator. As Biofuels Valuation Coordinator,... - August 12, 2009 - Federal Appraisal & Consulting
HCR Outperforming the Industry’s Top Player
A new independent study focusing on the UK’s Property and Estate Management industry has revealed that the HCR Group, (UK and Worldwide) is outperforming the largest player within the industry. In addition the study conducted by the business intelligence group, Plimsoll Publishing Limited,... - August 12, 2009 - HCR Group
Los Angeles Foreclosures Fall 26%, Miami Foreclosures Drop 22% and New York City Decline 7% Compared to July 2008; Seattle Foreclosures Up 63% Says PropertyShark.com
Los Angeles foreclosures fall 26%, Miami Foreclosures drop 22% and New York City decline 7% compared to July 2008, while Seattle foreclosures up 63%. - August 11, 2009 - PropertyShark.com
Opportunity for Real Estate Agents to Learn More About Internet Marketing to Help Build Their Business
Las Vegas real estate marketing company develops courses to help real estate agents learn how to keep up with the competition through Internet marketing. - August 11, 2009 - Practical Real Estate Marketing
Tonic Express Brings Affordable Architecture to the Home of Your Dreams
Tonic Design | Tonic Construction is now offering an affordable flat fee service for clients to understand the process and reality of building their dream home before committing to the costs of building a home. This fee can be applied to the cost of actual design and can be charged via American Express, Visa, or Mastercard without the hassle of applying for loans. This feasibility service allows owners to take a quick look into all the variables of building their dream home, even in a recession. - August 10, 2009 - Tonic Design / Tonic Construction
Going Green – Green Roof Literally Ship Around The World
Going green took on new meaning for Jörg Breuning of Green Roof Service LLC in Bel Air, MD when he installed a living green roof with real and natural grass on a thousand-foot, 122,000 ton, $750 million cruise ship, capable to cross the Oceans. - August 10, 2009 - Green Roof Service, LLC
G.J. Gardner Custom Homes is Now Building in Forest Meadows Custom Home Builder Offering 13 New Affordable Custom Homes with Solar Options
The Colorado Springs area G.J. Gardner Homes franchise owner is currently building custom homes in the highly desirable northeast section of town. The beauty is that buyers have the freedom of choosing custom options at extremely attractive prices. - August 09, 2009 - G.J. Gardner Homes, Colorado/Wyoming
Judy Kepecz Hays Increases Her Real Estate Websites Organization and Efficiency with IDX Broker
A unique IDX solution enables home seekers to search every aspect and detail of a home in a quick and easy manner, saving both realtors and their clients time. - August 09, 2009 - IDX, Inc.
Executive Suites by Roseman Promotes from Within
Executive Suites by Roseman (Roseman) announced today that Mr. Matthew Kutarna has assumed the role of Marketing Project Manager. Mr. Kutarna will be based in Calgary where he will report to Mrs. Sylvia Flores, Roseman’s General Manager. An enthusiastic and well-rounded individual, Matthew... - August 09, 2009 - Executive Suites by Roseman
Residential Rentals Jump by 88%
Golfpark Properties sets new record for home rentals in the month of July with a staggering 88% increase over July 2008. - August 08, 2009 - Golfpark Properties
Sextant Prestige Brings You a New Prestige Website with Prestigious Properties in France
A new website featuring upmarket properties for sale in France has been officially launched in London today (6th August 2009). Sextant Prestige, which has been set up by successful French property estate agency Sextant Properties, is aimed at potential purchasers looking to buy châteaux,... - August 08, 2009 - Sextant French Property
Celebrity Appearance
Montara Meadows and filmmaker Stan Armstrong invite you to a special evening honoring the multi talented Dolores Fuller. Dolores began her career as an actress in the early 1950’s, ultimately earning herself the title “Queen of the B Movies”. Dolores is best known for her... - August 08, 2009 - Montara Meadows Retirement Community
Executive Suites by Roseman Launches New Web Site
Executive Suites by Roseman is pleased to announce the launch of their new website at http://www.RosemanCorp.com. The user-friendly web site offers real time access to a broader range of useful and important information about Roseman and the cities in which our properties are located. "This... - August 08, 2009 - Executive Suites by Roseman
Executive Suites by Roseman Launches Roseman in the Hood
Roseman In The Hood is a network of pre-approved merchants, retailers and service providers that aren’t just eager to do business with Roseman's Executive Suite Residents, they have provided Roseman's guests with an incentive to let them earn their business. Simply put, “we... - August 08, 2009 - Executive Suites by Roseman
Fyfe Co Achieves ISO 9001:2008 Certification
On July 9, 2009, Fyfe Co LLC was audited by QAS International to the quality management systems, standards and guidelines for ISO 9001:2008 and achieved certification. - August 08, 2009 - Fyfe Co. LLC
A Unique IDX Integration Sets Realtor Judy Spinelli Apart from and Above Her Competition
IDX Broker helps real estate professionals to display MLS listings on their websites, providing a much more resourceful and simplistic online property search experience. - August 08, 2009 - IDX, Inc.
Resort Consulting Associates Moves to New Office Location in San Diego
Resort Consulting Associates - a multi-disciplinary team of leading professionals in real estate, resort development, market research, and tourism industries - has relocated to new offices on Mission Blvd. in Pacific Beach of San Diego. - August 08, 2009 - Resort Consulting Associates, LLC
Sports Turf is Specialty of SC Sod Farm Modern Turf
Modern Turf is pleased to announce high quality, fully guaranteed sports turf for your sports fields needs in the southeastern United States and internationally. If your golf course, school sports team, municipal stadium or pro field needs top quality sports turf with the ability to withstand wear and tear, Modern Turf guarantees every single piece of sod will perform. - August 08, 2009 - Modern Turf
Modern Turf Brings Centipede Grass to Sandy SC Soil for Full Lawns
Modern Turf carries a full line of grasses that grow in tough South Carolina soils, including Centipede Grass-known as “The Lazy Man’s Grass” due to its low maintenance requirements and its ability to grow in drought conditions. Centipede grass is a solid solution for sandy soil and soil with high acidity. - August 08, 2009 - Modern Turf
Finding Financing for Buyer’s is the Key to Investors Turning Profits
Real Estate Investors Looking for Profits from Retail Sales Need to Focus on Helping Buyer’s Get Into a Mortgage. - August 07, 2009 - Get Real REI
Nations Roof LLC Announces Professional Achievement
Richard Langheim achieves coveted Green Roof Professional Accreditation. Nations Roof LLC is delighted to announce that Richard Langheim, President of the Nations Roof South office, has achieved the Green Roof Professional accreditation offered by Green Roofs for Healthy Cities, and is now... - August 07, 2009 - Nations Roof South
Beth Kershaw Joins Hill & Co. Real Estate
Hill & Co. Real Estate announced today that one of San Francisco’s most seasoned REALTORS®, Beth Kershaw, has joined the firm. Located at the company’s Noe Valley office, she will represent buyers and sellers of residential and investment properties throughout San Francisco, with an emphasis on Noe Valley, Glen Park and their surrounding neighborhoods. - August 07, 2009 - Hill & Co. Real Estate
Custom IDX Search Tools Provide Realtor Rick Allemang's Clients with a Truly Personalized and Efficient Online Search Experience
IDX Broker speeds up the online real estate search for home seekers, creating a much more enjoyable home buying experience. - August 07, 2009 - IDX, Inc.
Westhill Celebrates Anniversary with Free Insurance
2009 is Westhill Insurance’s 25th Anniversary, that is 25 years of hard work within the insurance world, and to celebrate this milestone it wants to reward it’s loyal customers by giving away free insurance. - August 07, 2009 - Westhill Insurance Services Ltd
BJAC Architect Earns LEED Accredited Professional
Lou Jurkowski, CEO at BJAC, pa (www.bjac.com), an architectural firm offering professional services for specialized, complex institutional projects, has announced that Thomas Stuart, architect at BJAC, has earned Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Accredited Professional (AP) by... - August 07, 2009 - BJAC
Congressman David Price to Visit the Cypress of Raleigh
Mark Andrews, managing member of The Cypress of Raleigh (www.thecypressofraleigh.com), has announced that Congressman David Price will visit The Cypress campus on Tuesday, Aug. 11 at 10:30 a.m. Congressman Price will speak to The Cypress residents and hold a question and answer session. He... - August 07, 2009 - Cypress of Raleigh