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Builder Magazine Names Highland Homes One of Nation’s Top 100 Builders
Builder Magazine has named Highland Homes number 84 on its list of the top home builders for 2008 based on total closings for the year. This privately owned central Florida builder moves up the list from 121 to 84 with 350 new Florida homes closed during 2008. Highland Homes has continued their... - May 14, 2009 - Highland Homes
Weber Sells Teacher's Union Building to City of New Orleans
The 12,000 sq ft United Teachers of New Orleans Health and Welfare Fund Building, represented by Skip Weber, was sold to the City of New Orleans. - May 14, 2009 - Latter & Blum Commercial - Skip Weber
Take the Pool Cover Off and Prepare for a Dip in Your Leak Free Swimming Pool
American Leak Detection in Dallas/Fort Worth Offers Homeowners Peace of Mind When It Comes to Their Swimming Pools, - May 14, 2009 - American Leak Detection
Birdair, Inc. Completes World’s First Tensotherm(TM) with Nanogel(R) Project
New Insulated Composite Membrane Roofing System Promotes Thermal Efficiency, Moisture Resistance and Daylighting at Dedmon Athletic Center - May 14, 2009 - Birdair, Inc.
Berkeley Heights NJ Realtor Earns Prestigious CDPE Designation to Help Homeowners Avoid Foreclosure
James Mulcahy Earns Prestigious Designation to Help Homeowners in Danger of Foreclosure. James Mulcahy of The RE/Max Classic Group in Berkeley Heights NJ has earned the prestigious Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE) designation, having completed extensive training in foreclosure avoidance... - May 13, 2009 - James Mulcahy, RE/Max Premier in Warren, NJ
Parwall Introduces LOFTwall™ Divider Screens
Parwall, a manufacturer of modular wall partition systems, is introducing LOFTwall™ divider screens for open living and work environments. - May 13, 2009 - LOFTwall
Colliers International Announces 70th Hire for 2009
Michael Pisano to Head North Sydney Valuations Team, Troy Linnane New Director of Brisbane Valuations. - May 13, 2009 - Colliers International (Australia)
"Green" Architects to Participate in Educational Event at Prairie-Ridge Eco-Station in Raleigh, NC
Will Lambeth and Tim Martin, architectural interns at Frank Harmon Architect PA in Raleigh, will be on hand at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Science’s Prairie Ridge Eco-Station in Raleigh on Thursday, May 14, to help the middle- and high-school members of the Citizen Science... - May 13, 2009 - Frank Harmon Architect PA
Lennar Announces the Lowest Mortgage Rates in Decades
The Coastal Carolina Division of Lennar is offering low mortgage rates for a limited time only. - May 13, 2009 - Lennar
IDX Brokers Unique Integration Sets Realtor Jeni Lamberto’s Website Apart from Her Competition
IDX Broker software saves both real estate professionals and consumers time, by speeding up the online property search process. - May 13, 2009 - IDX, Inc.
Lennar’s Coastal Carolina Division Announces the Lowest Mortgage Rates in Decades
The Coastal Carolina Division of Lennar in partnership with Universal American Mortgage Company is Offering the Lowest Mortgage Rates in Decades. - May 13, 2009 - Lennar
Lennar Greenville Wants to Take You to the Nascar Race
Visit a Lennar Community on Saturday, May 16 for a chance to win tickets to the Coca-Cola 600. - May 13, 2009 - Lennar, East Coast Division
Thrivent Builds Commits Largest Gift Ever to Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity for Ten Homes
A kick-off event celebrating the partnership will be held on Monday, May 18, from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. at 1605 Case Avenue in St. Paul, Minn. Speakers include St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman, Congresswoman Betty McCollum, Habitat homebuyer Abraham Shokiyo, and representatives from Thrivent Builds and Habitat for Humanity. - May 12, 2009 - Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity
Chestnut Hill Realty Successfully Reduces Carbon Imprint and Raises Awareness
Year's account of what Chestnut Hill Realty has done to become more environmentally aware. - May 11, 2009 - Chestnut Hill Realty
Certified Green Home Designation Awarded to Groves Park Commons Townhomes
Groves Park Commons townhomes receive the highest rating Tindells Building Materials has ever given for energy efficiency. - May 10, 2009 - Groves Park Commons
Technology and Interior Design Design Revealed Luxautica, Exotic Car Club
Troy Beasley, the award winning, Designer Principal of Beasley & Henley Interior Design, will be the key note speaker at Luxautica, Exotic Car Club on Thursday, May 14 at 6 pm. Beasley will be speaking on his interior design, interior detailing and uses of technology and lighting design at this... - May 10, 2009 - Beasley & Henley Interior Design
Kitchen Remodeler Improves Consumer Experience by Adding Online Design Tool
Homeowners can now try out different combinations of cabinetry, countertops and accessories by the simple click of their mouse. Looks from traditional to modern and anything in between are possible. - May 10, 2009 - Kitchen Tune-Up
Blake Products Reveals Its New Toilet Protection System Designed to Reduce Toilet Damage During Construction
A new builder product designed to protect toilets from damage during the construction process is hitting the market. Manufactured specifically for reducing toilet damage and use during the construction process. - May 10, 2009 - Surface Protection International
Remodeling Magazine; Pine Street Carpenters to Its "Big50"
Remodeling company Pine Street Carpenters has been awarded Big50 designation by Remodeling Magazine. - May 10, 2009 - Pine Street Carpenters, Inc.
May 2009 is National Water Safety Month
American Leak Detection in Dallas/Fort Worth is Reminding Customers to Put Safety First When it Comes to Engaging in Water Activities - May 10, 2009 - American Leak Detection
The Real Estate Search is Simplified with Custom IDX Broker on Realtor David Queen’s Website
Easy-to-use IDX tools speed up the online real estate search, saving both real estate professionals and their clients time. - May 10, 2009 - IDX, Inc.
Frank Gatlin Announces Gatlin Development Company Donation of $450K for Parks and Recreation to Oceanside, CA
When surveying prospective land for the Pacific Coast Plaza, Gatlin Development Company (Gatlin Dev Co) noted a need for improvements to Oceanside’s parks, and generously donated $450K for parks and recreation services in the city. - May 10, 2009 - Gatlin Development Company
Waverly Property Group, Ramara Garrett Featured on HGTV as Waterfront Specialist
Daytona Beach's exclusive waterfront real estate agency - Waverly Property Group - proudly announces Ramara Garrett's achievements and recognition as a premiere waterfront specialist. Besides her commitment to excellence in customer service, Ramara recently was selected by HGTV to advise home... - May 10, 2009 - Waverly Property Group
Beacon Realty Capital Arranges Financing for Retail Center and FHA 202 Transaction
In addition to arranging large debt and equity transactions, Beacon Realty Capital has been actively closing smaller loans for their clients. Recently, Beacon arranged and closed a $1.58 million loan on South Town Mall located in Ottawa, Illinois. South Town Mall is anchored by national tenants... - May 09, 2009 - Beacon Realty Capital, Inc.
Colliers International Rolls Out Second NSW Auction Portfolio for 2009
$110 Million of Property to go Under the Hammer. - May 09, 2009 - Colliers International (Australia)
Amenities Opening Soon at Several of Bowen Family Homes' Atlanta Communities
Bowen Family Homes' warm weather amenities will open no later than May 15, 2009 at several of their metro Atlanta communities. - May 09, 2009 - Bowen Family Homes
Easy-to-Use IDX Tools Create a Simple and Efficient Way for Jennifer Summa’s Clients to Search for Real Estate Online
IDX Broker uses it custom IDX solution to speed up the online property search process, saving both real estate professionals and their clients time and hassle. - May 09, 2009 - IDX, Inc.
Royal Oaks Building Group Garners Four MAME Awards
Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC (www.royaloaksbg.com), has announced that the company has received four awards from the Home Builders Association of Raleigh-Wake County (HBA). The awards were presented at the annual Triangle MAME Awards formal event held at the Embassy Suites in Cary, N.C on April... - May 09, 2009 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Asbestos in Plain English
Asbestos management firm, Clifford Devlin, has published a simple guide to managing asbestos in the workplace. The 24-page A5 booklet outlines, in layman’s terms, who is responsible for managing the potentially hazardous substance in non-domestic premises and what those responsibilities... - May 09, 2009 - Clifford Devlin Ltd
Historical Assignment for Clifford Devlin’s New Asbestos Facility
The first undertaking for Clifford Devlin’s new purpose-built asbestos servicing unit in Bow will be to decontaminate several gas masks that date back to World War II. The masks are the property of the Gunnersbury Park Museum, the local history museum for the West London Boroughs of Ealing... - May 09, 2009 - Clifford Devlin Ltd
On Site Energy Co., Inc. Is Selected as the Official "Power Source" for the Second Consecutive Year for the "Tribeca Family Festival Street Fair"
On Site Energy Co., Inc. the official “power source” for the Tribeca Family Festival Street Fair had generators parked along the streets of Tribeca, silently providing power to the hundreds of power outlets required for the various sponsors and vendors that displayed and entertained the audience of thousands. In addition their generators provided power to all the Red Carpet events for the two weeks prior to the main event. - May 08, 2009 - On Site Energy
The Jones Company Builds Green Condominiums
In addition to building every house "Green" as a standard offering, The Jones Company is now also building "Green" condominiums. - May 08, 2009 - The Jones Company
Swift Offices Launches New Web Site
Enhanced Tools on Swiftoffices.com Include Online Office Booking, Intuitive Navigation and Free Worldwide Calling Options - May 08, 2009 - Swift Offices Ltd
King’s Arch Leads the Way Towards a Green Future
King's Arch, a Beverly Hills-based real estate investment firm, is committed to ensuring that their business is environmentally low-impact and encourages conservation of the Earth's supply of fresh water. - May 08, 2009 - Kings Arch
Select Sunrooms and Siding Receives Award for Excellence
Delaware-based builder of sunrooms was among over 150 dealers considered. - May 08, 2009 - Select Sunrooms and Siding
DAVACO’S Paul Hamer to Present at 2009 Commercial Construction Show. “Renovation Management Strategies” Seminar Scheduled for June 4
DAVACO, Inc., the national leading provider of retail services, announced today that Paul Hamer, executive vice president of sales, will participate in the 2009 Commercial Construction Show as a panelist in the seminar, “Renovation Management Strategies.” The presentation will be held on Thursday, June 4, 2009 at 9:00 am, and will address the challenges associated with implementing nationwide, open-store rollouts, resets and renovations in retail environments. - May 08, 2009 - DAVACO, Inc.
A Custom IDX Broker Integration Sets Realtor Nemiaya Ward’s Website Apart from Her Competition
A custom IDX solution creates a quick and easy way for potential home buyers to search for real estate online. - May 08, 2009 - IDX, Inc.
Enjoy Quality Service and Peace of Mind with ePipe Technology Plumbing Repair
American Leak Detection in Dallas/Fort Worth Passes ePipe Savings on to Customers. - May 08, 2009 - American Leak Detection
Lennar Continues to Attract Prospective Buyers with Its Homebuyers Stimulus Package
Homebuilder experiences increase in sales in Maryland and Pennsylvania by offering incredible prices, incentives and interest rates that make purchasing a home easier in today's real estate market. - May 08, 2009 - Lennar, East Coast Division
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Survey Shows Bay Area’s Largest Real Estate Company Delivering High Levels of Customer Satisfaction
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, the Bay Area’s largest real estate services company, scored extremely high marks in customer satisfaction, with 99 percent of buyers and sellers in 2008 saying the company met or exceeded their expectations. The results announced today are from the... - May 08, 2009 - Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
7th Heaven Properties Forms Exclusive Partnerships with Leading Luxury Real Estate Agents in USA, Canada and Russia for Caribbean Property Sales
7th Heaven Properties, the UK-based Caribbean property specialist, continues its expansion into new markets, exclusively partnering with luxury real estate agents in the USA, Canada and Russia. Partnerships with Hilton & Hyland (based in Los Angeles, USA), Whistler Real Estate (based in... - May 08, 2009 - 7th Heaven Properties
Josie Albaine of eRealty International Has Just Listed "Key Biscayne’s Direct Oceanfront Jewel" in Key Biscayne, Florida. 4 Beds / 5 Baths.
This Key Biscayne’s Direct Ocean front Jewel in Key Biscayne gives you the feeling of living in a Waterfront Elevated House right on the beach for a lower price. This unique 3 story corner Townhouse 4 Beds/ 5 Baths + Den + Beach Cabana is right on the beach. You can enjoy Beautiful Sunrises... - May 08, 2009 - Josie Albaine - eRealty International
Rescue Blades Discounted for Fire Departments and Rescue Units
Diamond Blade Dealer offers discounted pricing on high quality Rescue Blades to fire departments and rescue units worldwide. - May 07, 2009 - Diamond Blade Dealer
Encore Creativity Expands with First National Affiliate: Laurel Lake in Hudson, Ohio
Laurel Lake Retirement Community in Hudson, Ohio has signed an agreement with Encore Creativity for Older Adults to become the nation’s first Encore affiliate outside the Washington D.C./Baltimore area. Encore Creativity was established in 2007 to provide an excellent artistic environment... - May 07, 2009 - Laurel Lake Retirement Community
The Jones Company Ranked Among Nation’s Fastest Growing
The Jones Company, a privately held builder in Franklin, TN, moved up in the rankings of the "Professional Builder Housing Giants Report" despite the current economic situation. - May 07, 2009 - The Jones Company
Cathy Sherman Bittrick of RE/MAX of Sunquest Appointed Director of the Foreclosure Response Team of Michigan
Scott D. Coloney, president the Foreclosure Response Team, has announced the appointment of Cathy Sherman Bittrick, Broker/Owner of multi-award winning RE/MAX SunQuest in Grand Rapids, as Director of the Foreclosure Response Team of Michigan. - May 07, 2009 - Foreclosure Response Team
Frank Gatlin of Gatlin Development Company Announces Specialization of Wal-Mart Retail Shopping Centers
With commercial development slowing dramatically, Gatlin Development Company continues to expand throughout California with new retail shopping centers anchored by Wal-Mart stores. - May 07, 2009 - Gatlin Development Company
Lennar Virginia Begins Construction on Final Condominium Building at Heritage Hunt
Lennar recently started construction on their last condominium building at Heritage Hunt, a premier active adult community in Gainesville, Virginia. According to Brenda Sharp, director of sales and marketing for Lennar’s Virginia Division, almost half of the building’s 39 condos have... - May 07, 2009 - Lennar
Curt Briant Gives His Website an Advantage Over His Competitors with the Incorporation of IDX Broker Software
Unique and easy-to-use IDX tools create a simple and efficient way for consumers to search for properties online. - May 07, 2009 - IDX, Inc.
UK Property Investor Exhibition Was a Success
Local Property Company wins hearts of investors in the South. Last Saturday, Rhett Lewis Property Investments, based in Lady Bay, West Bridgford hosted a UK Property Investor Exhibition in Heathrow. Over 1000 property investors from the UK including Scotland and Jersey attended the exhibition... - May 07, 2009 - Rhett Lewis Property Investments