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Capari Group, Inc. Saves Hotel from Foreclosure
Capari Group, Inc. (CG), announced today that it has brokered its first major flagged hotel deal. The deal comes as Capari Group, Inc. prepares to celebrate its 2nd anniversary in 2009. A rescue attempt designated to help save its owners from potential foreclosure. CG was able to negotiate with the... - March 13, 2009 - Capari Group, Inc.
3M's New DI-NOC Finishes Provide Low Cost Solutions to Gaming Industry
3M DI-NOC Architectural Finishes is a new product that provides a low cost solution to enhancing and modernizing the appearance of slot machines and gaming consoles. DI-NOC is a vinyl film that simulates different woods, granites, marbles, and just about anything else that is self-adhering and can... - March 12, 2009 - Interior Design Solutions
Sotheby's International Realty Celebrates Fifth Anniversary
Anne Erwin Sotheby’s International Realty, a real estate firm based in York, Maine, today announced that this month marks the fifth anniversary of the launch of the Sotheby’s International Realty network, of which it is a member. “Five years ago, we made a commitment to build the... - March 12, 2009 - Anne Erwin Sotheby's International Realty
InteliSum’s New Florida Office Reaches Out to Eastern United States
InteliSum announces the opening of its Eastern United States Office. - March 12, 2009 - InteliSum Inc.
A Custom IDX Solution Enhances the Search Function of Realtor John Smith’s Website
IDX Broker software saves real estate professionals and their clients times with it’s easy-to-use search tools. - March 12, 2009 - IDX, Inc.
Studio A, Heritage Strategy Group Join Forces
Studio A, Inc., an award-winning architecture firm in Charleston, SC, has joined forces with Heritage Strategy Group to bring a specialized planning component to the firm’s offerings. Heritage Strategy Group (http://heritagestrategy.wordpress.com) is a planning initiative, headed by Edwin... - March 12, 2009 - Studio A Architecture, Inc.
Timeshare Relief Continues "Get Rid of Your Timeshare" Presentation Tour in Seven States March 13-16, 2009
Timeshare Relief proudly announces the continuation of The "Get Rid of Your Timeshare" Seminars. The educational seminars have helped thousands of timeshare owners make informed decisions about their timeshares, specifically why it is so difficult to get rid of timeshares. The timeshare resale market has been historically unkind to those that want to resell. The tour moves through seven states (CT, IA, IL, MA, MO, NE and RI) March 13-16, 2009. - March 12, 2009 - Timeshare Relief
Two Year, No Questions Asked, Buy-Back Guarantee - A Developer, Taking the Fear Out of Buying, is Selling Real Estate
The Kopley Group is selling their Real Estate despite one of the slowest markets on record. They are doing it by letting their home owners have a change of heart any time during the 24 months after closing. And, the results are amazing. - March 11, 2009 - The Kopley Group, Inc.
OBRY Brick & Landscape LTD. Wining Customers by Staying Small
OBRY Brick & Landscape LTD. is a full service company that that is gaining customers due to the one to one relationship with its clients. Covering all aspects of the industry OBRY Brick & Landscape LTD. handles big jobs with keeping the company small and versatile. Bigger is not always better when it comes to a company. Customers need comfort with spending these days and OBRY Brick & Landscape LTD. defiantly provides that. - March 11, 2009 - OBRY Brick & Landscape LTD.
Jackson Hewitt – Four Corners Serves Up Tax Savings for Area Food and Beverage Workers
Participating Locations in Silver Spring Four Corners Offer Discounts for Food and Beverage Workers from March 9 through 15. - March 11, 2009 - Jackson Hewitt Tax Service - Four Corners
BuyerHunt.com… a Real Estate ‘Win-Win-Win’ for Buyers, Sellers and Agents: The Site to Search for Homebuyers
“Why didn’t I think of that?”… It’s the typical response of most people upon learning about BuyerHunt.com, the nation’s only “MLS of Homebuyers”. The concept is simple: BuyerHunt is a site that allows top agents to post the wants and needs of... - March 11, 2009 - BuyerHunt.com
Primerica Presents Four Tips for Weathering a Recession
The current economic downturn has many families worried about losing their job, struggling to keep up with bills and worried about the future. Primerica, an industry leader, presents four tips to help families’ finances weather a recession. - March 11, 2009 - Primerica Financial Services
Custom IDX Broker Enhances the Search Function on Realtor Steve Dutoit’s Website with Its Seamless Integration
IDX software gives real estate professionals and their clients the tools to speed up the online real estate search, saving them time and hassle. - March 11, 2009 - IDX, Inc.
Facility Group Named Recipient of Engineering Excellence Award
Atlanta-based Facility Group has received an Engineering Excellence Award from the American Council of Engineering Companies of Georgia (ACEC/G). The award, part of the annual Engineers Week, recognizes Facility Group’s ONEsource planning, design and construction management for the... - March 11, 2009 - Facility Group
Citypark Experiences Success as Leasing Advances
Colliers sees continued retailer interest. Colliers International has recently secured a number of retailers who will be entering the Citypark shopping center. Several important brand names will be leasing retail space at Citypark including major anchors Euronics, Mercator, and Intersport. Citypark, which is being developed by AM Group, will be the largest shopping center in Albania totaling approximately 60,000 square meters of built-up area and 35,000 square meters of leasable retail space. - March 11, 2009 - Colliers International Albania
Stephen Zwick Joins RipBang Studios as Principal
As Principal of Architecture and Interiors, Zwick will insure the quality of design and documentation across all projects. - March 10, 2009 - RipBang Studios
StreetMac Aligns with Urban Retail Properties to Provide Advising Services
StreetMac, a Northbrook, Ill.-based commercial real estate financing firm, today announced an alliance with Chicago-based Urban Retail Properties, LLC to advise Urban on opportunities for acquiring and managing distressed retail mall properties nationwide. - March 10, 2009 - StreetMac, LLC
New Section Open Rodeo Palms Builder List Calvin Sowa
New section of Rodeo Palms now open. Rodeo Palms is a picturesque 600-acre new home community. Rodeo Palms is located in Manvel, about 20 miles south of downtown Houston along Texas 288 South. Brazoira county has opened a new entrance off of County Road 58. This offfers easy access to the the new... - March 09, 2009 - Calvin Sowa Emerald Homes
Free Basement Doctor Informational Clinic: Bathroom Remodeling 101
March 21: Free Informational Clinic: Bathroom Remodeling 101 - What you need to know before you start. The Basement Doctor will host Carol Ricks from Worly Plumbing discussing what you need to know about remodeling your bathroom. Whether you are updating a vanity or tearing out a tub, there are... - March 09, 2009 - The Basement Doctor
Wise Discover Damp Problems Make Homes Dangerous to Live in
Damp problems in Scotland are causing health problems and property problems. Find out what you can do to help your home and family. - March 09, 2009 - Wise Property Care
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage’s James Madison Finishes 2008 as Top Selling Agent in Sonoma County and Company’s No. 2 Agent in Northern California
Bank-owned property specialist also ranked No. 2 nationally for number of home sales. - March 09, 2009 - Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
Metropolitan Realty Associates Offering Newly Renovated, Garden Style Co-Op Apartments in Oakdale
Metropolitan Realty Associates LLC is offering 51 newly renovated, affordable co-op apartments for sale in Oakdale in Suffolk County, NY. - March 09, 2009 - Metropolitan Realty Associates LLC
A Custom IDX Solution Gives Gail Pruette’s Real Estate Website an Advantage Over Her Competition
IDX Broker saves realtors and their clients time by providing an easy-to-use search function for their websites. - March 08, 2009 - IDX, Inc.
Consolidated Forestry Announces Reduced Profit for 2008
Consolidated Forestry Industries Inc CEO Ken Curtis remained upbeat despite his company posting a net profit of just C$16,855,150 for the financial year ending December 31, 2008. The company posted a profit of C$248,036,272 for the previous year. Curtis expressed confidence that the worst was... - March 08, 2009 - Consolidated Forestry Industries Inc
New Tax Law Changes Can Help Taxpayers Save Money Jackson Hewitt – Four Corners Highlights Changes That May Spell Tax Time Savings for Maryland Taxpayers
Jackson Hewitt Tax Service® - Four Corners office encourages taxpayers to find out how these new tax credits and deductions can help lower their individual tax liability and possibly put more money back in their pockets this tax season. - March 08, 2009 - Jackson Hewitt Tax Service - Four Corners
Skylift Complete Ruthmann Purchase
Nationwide Platforms’ vehicle mount division, Skylift, has completed a deal to purchase two 58 metre truck mounted aerial platforms. The first of the two T580 Ruthmann Steigers was delivered to Skylift’s Manchester branch towards the end of February, whilst the second machine will be... - March 08, 2009 - Nationwide Platforms
BJAC Named Fifth Largest Architect Firm in the Triangle
Lou Jurkowski, chief executive officer at BJAC, pa (www.bjac.com), an architectural firm that offers professional services for specialized, complex institutional projects, has announced that the firm has been named the fifth largest architect firm in the Triangle by Triangle Business... - March 08, 2009 - BJAC
Eco-modernism Lessens the Biggest Pain of Kitchen Renovation: The Wait
The biggest source of pain during a kitchen remodel is being without a functioning kitchen. So Raleigh based Eco-modernism has introduced the Ecomod Extreme Kitchen Makeover Package, which guarantees a completed kitchen renovation in 2 weeks. - March 07, 2009 - Eco-modernism
CGT Systems, Inc. Receives 2008 Best of Concord Award
CGT Systems, Inc. has been selected for the 2008 Best of Concord Award in the Security Control Equipment & Systems category by the U.S. Local Business Association (USLBA). - March 07, 2009 - CGT SYSTEMS, INC.
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Pioneers New Coldwell Banker Connect Phone Technology
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Utah’s leading provider of real estate services, announced today that it is pioneering a new marketing platform that delivers property information—text descriptions, photos and video—instantly to a consumer’s cell phone or mobile device. - March 07, 2009 - Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
Local Company Makes Home Improvement Still Feasible Despite Difficult Economic Times
CertaPro Painters of Southern NH in association with EnerBank USA offers consumers a new payment program. - March 07, 2009 - CertaPro Painters of Southern NH
In Oregon, Independence Station is on Track to be the World’s Greenest Building
In the pioneer town of Independence, OR, Independence Station is on track to become the World’s Greenest Building with the highest LEED® rating ever awarded for new construction. The 40 percent complete, 57,000-square-foot mixed-use structure by Aldeia, LLC will house offices, retail... - March 07, 2009 - Independence Station
The Swinden Group Advises Clients and Travelers in Queensland Australia of Approaching Tropical Cyclone Hamish
Torrential rains are expected along Queensland’s North Tropical Coast. - March 07, 2009 - The Swinden Group, LLC
Royal Oaks Building Group Begins Development for Whetstone West
Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC (www.royaloaksbg.com), has announced that the company has started new construction at Whetstone West, a single-family home community development located in Angier, N.C. Five inventory homes are currently available for sale in Whetstone West, and pre-sale opportunities... - March 07, 2009 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Denver Area Kitchen Tune-Up Wins Kitchen of the Year Award from National Manufacturer
The Highlands Ranch location of Kitchen Tune-Up, the leading kitchen and bath remodeling franchise, has won the Kitchen of the Year contest from a national partner custom cabinet manufacturer. Owned by the Liberatore family; Dan, Noah and Christian, the business has been operating locally since... - March 07, 2009 - Kitchen Tune-Up
Holiday Home Listings Help Holiday Property Owners Create Extra Income Advertising Holiday Rental Property
Ever wondered how to cash in when money is tight and property is not selling? Holiday home or investment property won't sell? Living abroad and feeling the pinch? - March 06, 2009 - Holidayhomelistings ltd
Jackson Hewitt® Four Corners Offers Insight on Itemizing Deductions on 2008 Tax Returns
To ensure consumers get the most out of their tax return this tax season, The Jackson Hewitt - Four Corners office, offers advice on determining when to itemize deductions. “Itemizing on a tax return is not just for homeowners seeking to deduct mortgage interest and property taxes,”... - March 06, 2009 - Jackson Hewitt Tax Service - Four Corners
Surface Consulting Selected for Exterior Finish Design of Prestigious Model Home at Mediterra
Christopher O’Guin, President of Surface Consulting, Inc., is pleased to announce that his company has been selected to assist in the completion of a custom estate model home for BCB Homes. The luxury model Montelena is located at Marchello in the prestigious gated community of Mediterra in... - March 06, 2009 - Surface Consulting
Lightswitch Architectural Provides Solid Insights at US Department of Energy Meeting
Lightswitch Architectural Principal, Avraham Mor, presents SSL facts and a call to press on with research at “Transformations in Lighting," a solid-state lighting workshop, hosted by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) on February 3-5, 2009 in San Francisco, CA. - March 06, 2009 - Lightswitch Architectural
Check Your Smoke Detectors Semi-Annually
The Family Craftsman, your local Handyman and Maintenance Services company, has announced a free program for senior citizens in Macomb County to have their smoke and carbon monoxide detectors tested for proper operation. - March 06, 2009 - The Family Craftsman
3M Company Provides Value Engineering for Buildings
3M Company has introduced new products to help the architectural community value engineer commercial buildings. In today's economic environment, building owners are seeking the input of architects to reduce costs in ongoing building projects. 3M Company has recently introduced DI-NOC Architectural... - March 06, 2009 - Energy Products Distribution
IDX Broker Gives Realtor Amy Lassen the Tools to Create a Unique Branding Throughout Her Real Estate Website
An easy-to-use and efficient search function, speeds of the online real estate search, saving realtors and their clients time. - March 06, 2009 - IDX, Inc.
Kuiken Brothers Hosts Installation Clinic for Its Customers
Some 120 builders, remodelers and architects gathered on March 2nd for a “Frame to Finish Carpentry Clinic” at Kuiken Brothers Midland Park millwork warehouse. Despite the ordinary setting, the content was excellent and builders were able to walk away with valuable time saving... - March 06, 2009 - Kuiken Brothers Company, Inc
Interest Rates at Their Lowest in 40 Years
In an effort to stimulate the economy, the Fed has lowered the prime rate to the banks that has not been seen in over 40 years. What does that mean for Main Street? It means it is time to consider refinancing your current mortgage, consolidate your 1st and 2nd mortgage, purchase that rental... - March 06, 2009 - Vantage Mortage
It's Never Made More Sense to Own Property in Cost Rica. CR Communities Announces "Pacific Views"
With the worldwide financial crisis, there has never been a better time to own property in Costa Rica. This stable, democratic country offers a terrific climate, low cost of living, and great properties at prices you can afford. - March 06, 2009 - CR Communities, S.A.
Jackson Hewitt Tax Service – Four Corners Urges Taxpayers to be Aware of Commonly Overlooked Deductions
In this economy, every dollar counts. Jackson Hewitt Tax Service® - Four Corners office urges taxpayers to be aware of the most commonly overlooked deductions that may help increase their refund or keep more money in their pockets this tax season. “One way to help maximize your dollars... - March 06, 2009 - Jackson Hewitt Tax Service - Four Corners
CGT Systems, Inc. Named to Nation’s Top Business List for 2009
In recognition of the economic power of privately held businesses, DiversityBusiness.com, the nations’ leading business-to-business internet site, recently named CGT Systems, Inc. as one of the top 500 emerging businesses in the United States. This is the 9th annual listing of the... - March 06, 2009 - CGT SYSTEMS, INC.
Making Rain Harvesting Beautiful
Delightful Watergardens uses rainwater harvesting and a water feature for the RainXchange system. - March 06, 2009 - Delightful Watergardens
CBA (Commercial Brokers Association) Debuts Certified Green Broker Education Course
CBA (Commercial Brokers Association), in partnership with the Cascadia Region Green Building Council, has launched an online Certified Green Broker education program designed for commercial real estate industry professionals. The program’s objective is to train brokers to adequately counsel clients on sustainability business practices. The course is available online and can be accessed from any computer via the Internet at any time day or night. - March 05, 2009 - Commercial Brokers Association
Advance Kiosk System to Get Any Information Just at a Finger Touch
HashKiosk.com, an interactive kiosk manufacturer and software development company that distributes multimedia kiosks, has introduced kiosk systems suited for the Indian environment. These kiosks are customizable to meet specific client requirements. - March 05, 2009 - HashKiosk