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President-Elect Barack Obama is Spending Christmas with Family and Friends at the Luxurious Paradise Point Estates at Kailua Bay
President-elect Barack Obama and his family have chosen to spend Christmas week this year at the newly built Plantation and Balinese companion estate homes at Paradise Point Estates (www.paradisepointestates.com) at Kailua Bay. Both homes were completed by Mercury Development, a division of Portland Fixture L.P. David Zimel, President, reports that the homes are located within the upscale gated beachfront community of Castle Point. - December 25, 2008 - Mercury Development
Exercise Fundraiser Raises Money for Third Habitat Women Build Program
Women Build volunteers are gearing up for a unique fundraiser, “Curves Circuit Challenge” to be held at participating Curves locations in Moore County for the month of January. Similar to a walk-a-thon, women will collect pledges for the number of circuits they complete for the entire... - December 25, 2008 - Habitat for Humanity of the NC Sandhills
Art Lane Brings Online Real Estate Advantages to His Customers with the Use of IDX Broker
IDX Broker uses its custom IDX solution to speed up the real estate search, saving both realtors and consumers time. - December 25, 2008 - IDX, Inc.
AIA Detroit Names Two Honorary Members
Ireland, Zeichmeister selected for important contributions to the Detroit area's quality of life. - December 25, 2008 - American Institute of Architects Detroit
Hilton Promoted to Senior Vice President
Kevin J. Hilton has been promoted to the position of senior vice president, representing The Association of Union Constructors and the National Maintenance Agreements Policy Committee, effective Nov. 1. - December 24, 2008 - The Association of Union Constructors
Creasap Named Director of Safety and Health
The Association of Union Constructors welcomed Wayne Creasap as its new director of safety and health effective Dec. 8. "We're pleased to introduce Wayne Creasap, a well-established member of the construction community, as our new director of safety and health, TAUC Chief Executive Officer... - December 24, 2008 - The Association of Union Constructors
Kuper Sotheby’s International Realty Uses IDX Broker’s Custom IDX Solution to Provide Exceptional Service
IDX Broker uses its custom IDX solution to speed up the real estate search, saving both realtors and consumers time. - December 24, 2008 - IDX, Inc.
York Maine Real Estate Agency Launches New Website
Anne Erwin Sotheby’s International Realty’s new website offers a refined property search, larger photos, improved content. - December 24, 2008 - Anne Erwin Sotheby's International Realty
AIA Detroit Selects Roberts as Its Young Architect of the Year
Wyandotte Architect Recognized for Exceptional Contributions to the Profession. - December 24, 2008 - American Institute of Architects Detroit
Beracah Builders Complete Green Advantage Certification
Staff and preferred builders of Beracah Homes recently completed Green Advantage certification. Green Advantage certification is a top certification agency for green building practices. - December 24, 2008 - Beracah Homes
Pawfriendly Landscapes Donates to the Tessa Paprocki Hope Fund by Contributing to Their Silent Auction on Friday, December 19, 2008
Pawfriendly Landscapes donated to the Tessa Paprocki Hope Fund by contributing a landscape design, landscape consult and an autographed book of "Pawfriendly Landscapes - How to Share the Turf When Your Backyard Belongs to Barney," to their silent auction on Friday, December 19, 2008 at Dakota Ridge High School in Littleton, Colorado. Ms. Paprocki is a twenty-eight year old Littleton resident who was diagnosed with breast cancer after delivering her first baby boy, Landon. - December 23, 2008 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.
The Working Capital Journal Discusses Commercial Finance Funding Practices
The Working Capital Journal is now providing coverage of recent business finance funding decisions by commercial lenders throughout the United States and how these actions will impact small business owners. AEX Commercial Financing Group has established a special section of The Working Capital Journal that will be dedicated to analysis of the rapidly-changing environment for commercial finance funding. - December 22, 2008 - AEX Commercial Financing Group
Blake Products Offers Free Shipping on Zipwall 4 Pack Plus and Zipwall Dust Barrier Products
The Zipwall 4 pack plus and other Zipwall dust barrier products are now being distributed by Blake Products with a special free shipping offer. - December 22, 2008 - Surface Protection International
"Energy and Storm Resistant Home Builder Thrives in North Port Florida"
American Homes, LLC at www.amrhomes.com, offers semi-custom homes from $159,000 to over $2,000,000 that are energy saving and storm resistant for savings and peace of mind. A privately owned and operated builder with over 60 years of combines experience. - December 21, 2008 - American Homes, LLC
Bluechip Realty Creates a Welcoming Website with IDX Broker Search Tools
IDX Broker uses its custom IDX solution to speed up the real estate search, saving both realtors and consumers time. - December 21, 2008 - IDX, Inc.
Sheoris Earns Gold Medal from AIA Detroit
The American Institute of Architects Detroit bestowed its highest honor, the Gold Medal, on John V. Sheoris, FAIA of Grosse Pointe Park during its annual Celebration of Excellence at the Detroit Institute of Arts. President Mark Nickita, AIA of Birmingham made the presentation. Sheoris has had two... - December 21, 2008 - American Institute of Architects Detroit
Pinehurst Modern Woodmen Members Plant Trees for Sandhills Habitat
On December 6, local Modern Woodmen of America members gave a lasting gift to the community. Members of the Pinehurst Modern Woodmen Camp gathered at Lourdes Saavedra's home to landscape her new Habitat house. Lourdes is one of 160 Habitat homeowners in the Sandhills region and the first to receive... - December 21, 2008 - Habitat for Humanity of the NC Sandhills
Optimal Investment Group (OIG) Invests in the Acquisition of Models1
Optimal Investment Group (OIG) invests in the acquisition of Models1, UK's largest and most respected modeling agency. - December 20, 2008 - Optimal Investment Group, Inc.
David Lee Morton, Realtor in Charlotte, NC Receives Nationally Accredited Certified Apartment Property Supervisor Designation (CAPS ®)
Charlotte, NC Realtor and Certified Apartment Property Supervisor David Lee Morton of DL Morton Realty, Inc., also #1 Producers with DL Morton Realty, Inc. in Charlotte North Carolina has been awarded the Certified Apartment Property Supervisor (CAPS ®) Designation from the National Apartment Association Education Institute. - December 20, 2008 - David Morton Real Estate
Archer Honored by Architects
The American Institute of Architects Detroit Chapter is proud to announce that former mayor Dennis Archer, JD accepted the Charles Blessing Award at the Chapter’s Celebration of Architecture at the Detroit Institute of Arts. Dennis W. Archer put himself through college, graduating from... - December 20, 2008 - American Institute of Architects Detroit
Maureen Byrne Brings the Country Club Lifestyle to Consumers with the IDX Broker Search Tool
IDX Broker uses its custom IDX solution to speed up the real estate search, saving both realtors and consumers time. - December 20, 2008 - IDX, Inc.
Marrison Properties Launches Marbella Real Estate Website
Marrison Marbella Property Launches Marbella Real Estate Website - December 19, 2008 - Marrison Marbella Property
Foreclosure Assistance Offered
Blue Realty GMAC, Asset Manager for the State of New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency and Affordable Housing Manager for the State of New Jersey, is offering foreclosure assistance to NJ residents who are finding themselves challenged by the current economic environment impacting 1 out of... - December 19, 2008 - Blue Realty
IDX Broker Displays Vero Beach Properties on The Fig Team’s Website
IDX Broker uses its custom IDX solution to speed up the real estate search, saving both realtors and consumers time. - December 19, 2008 - IDX, Inc.
Beacon Realty Capital Announces $6.3 Million Financing Transaction for Suburban Chicago Retail Center
Beacon Realty Capital, a commercial real estate financial services firm, announced a $6.3 million refinancing for an Illinois borrower on Oak Creek Plaza, a 200,000 square-foot retail center located in Mundelein, Ill. The five-year fixed rate term loan closed in October 2008 and was funded through... - December 19, 2008 - Beacon Realty Capital, Inc.
Jim Eichel of Accent Construction Named Impact Leader
Accent Construction, a Triangle-based full service commercial general contractor, has announced that CEO Jim Eichel has been named a Real Estate Impact Leader by Business Leader magazine. Business Leader showcases businesses and individuals who are recognized as leaders in their industry. Eichel... - December 19, 2008 - Accent Construction
BJAC Names New Designer and Graphic Presentation Specialist
Lou Jurkowski, chief executive officer of BJAC pa (www.bjac.com), one of the largest woman-owned design firms in the Southeast, has announced that Jimmy Beech has joined the firm as a designer and graphic presentation specialist. In this position, Beech will produce 3-D architectural renderings,... - December 19, 2008 - BJAC
Royal Oaks Building Group President Named Builder of the Year
Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC (www.royaloaksbg.com), has announced that its president, Rich Van Tassel, received the Builder of the Year honor from the Home Builders Association of Raleigh-Wake County (HBA). The award was presented at the HBA’s annual Holiday Celebration and Officer... - December 19, 2008 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Long Island Foreclosures Drop 37% from October 2008, But Up 37% from November 2007 Says PropertyShark.com Report
The number of new foreclosures in Long Island is 37% higher than in November 2007, however compared to October 2008, foreclosures dropped by 37%. Suffolk County foreclosures were down 9% and Nassau County foreclosures were down a large 51%. - December 18, 2008 - PropertyShark.com
New Jersey Foreclosures Drop 20% in November 2008; Union, Bergen, Passaic and Monmouth Counties Top the List of New NJ Foreclosures (Propertyshark.com Report)
PropertyShark.com released its monthly report covering first-time residential foreclosures in New Jersey for November 2008. New Jersey Foreclosures drop 20% in November 2008; Union, Bergen, Passaic and Monmouth counties top the list of new foreclosures. Sussex County had the highest rate of foreclosures per household. - December 18, 2008 - PropertyShark.com
Auctioneers by Carla Bonten, Inc. Schedules February Auction
Carla Bonten continues to accept real estate inventory and more for the upcoming auction as she builds her inventory. - December 18, 2008 - Carla Bonten Realty
Kyle Corkum Named Real Estate Impact 24 Leader
Landquest Development (www.landquestdevelopment.com), a residential development firm specializing in the acquisition, design, permitting and construction of East Coast Communities, has announced that Kyle Corkum, president, has been named one of the Real Estate Impact 24 leaders by Business Leader... - December 18, 2008 - Landquest Development
SEPI Engineering Group Vice President of Site/Civil Division Earns LEED Accreditation
Sepi Asefnia, president of SEPI Engineering Group (www.sepiengineering.com), a firm which provides civil engineering and planning services to private and public sector clients across the southeast, has announced that Bill Piver, vice president of the firm’s site/civil division, has earned the... - December 18, 2008 - SEPI Engineering Group
Component Engineers Inc. Acquires Elks Manufacturing Corporation
Component Engineers Inc. (CEI) is pleased to announce the acquisitions of the assets of Elks Manufacturing. - December 18, 2008 - Component Engineers Inc.
Highland Homes Builds in Bridgewater, a Master-Planned Community in Lakeland
At a time when many builders are reporting record losses, Highland Homes is doing the unbelievable- building in another new community. While other companies are packing it in, Highland Homes is comfortably un-packing in the expansive new golf community of BridgeWater. BridgeWater is situated on... - December 18, 2008 - Highland Homes
USA Insulation of Ohio Expands with a Location Serving the Akron-Canton Area
The company is currently providing professional home insulation throughout the entire state of Ohio as well as regions of Pennsylvania. - December 18, 2008 - USA Insulation
A New Name for Towing Power
Recognized leader in the towing industry Torklift International proudly presents the newest in their line of heavy hauling hitches, the Superhitch Magnum. The Superhitch Magnum is the highest rated class V hitch around and features no drill applications and Torklift's industry exclusive lifetime warranty. - December 18, 2008 - Torklift International
Cornish & Carey Recognized as Top Brokerage Firm
Cornish & Carey Commercial was recognized by the California Real Estate Journal as the second leading commercial brokerage company in the state of California. C&C is the only firm ranked in the top 10 with offices located in one geographic region of the state, which underscores the depth of the company’s presence. The Silicon Valley Business Journal recognized C&C as the top “Commercial Brokerage Firm of the Year” and awarded C&C President Erik Doyle “Commercial Broker of the Year.” - December 17, 2008 - Cornish & Carey Commercial Newmark Knight Frank
Mike Escobar Makes Realty Decisions Easier with the Custom IDX Tool, IDX Broker
IDX Broker uses its custom IDX solution to speed up the real estate search, saving both realtors and consumers time. - December 17, 2008 - IDX, Inc.
Blake Products Reveals Its New Reusable Bath Tub Protector for Builders and Remodelers
A new patented builder product designed to protect tubs from damage during the construction process is hitting the market. Manufactured specifically for reducing damage from scratches and chips this product will protect bathtubs during all phases of construction. - December 17, 2008 - Surface Protection International
Blake Products Reveals Its New Corrugated Cardboard Sheets Designed for Floor Protection
A new innovative floor protection product designed to wick moisture away from the floor and protect the floor during the building process is hitting the market. Manufactured specifically for reducing damage from dents and scratches, this product will protect floors during all phases of construction. - December 17, 2008 - Surface Protection International
Jim Chapman Communities Acquires Two West Cobb Communities
Jim Chapman Communities, one of Atlanta's leading active adult developers, is pleased to announce its newest endeavors into the West Cobb new home market with The Haven at Lost Mountain, an active adult development, and Concord Mill, the company's first non-age-restricted single family development. - December 17, 2008 - Jim Chapman Communities
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. (AUI) Opens New Office in Boca Raton, FL and Hires Marshall Gordon and Skylar Rupp
Marshall Gordon and Skylar Rupp have joined AUI to market and underwrite Workers’ Compensation for PEO Firms nationwide. Gordon and Rupp will be based out of the new Boca Raton office and will also market AUI’s other workers’ comp programs, contractors’ general liability,... - December 17, 2008 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.
Cabo Roig Property Still Attractive to Buyers
Even with the current economic crisis echoing around the world, it is very hard to find up and coming areas that are still experiencing growth or enjoying movement in the property market. - December 17, 2008 - mevilla
Austin Firm Teams Up with Graffiti Artists to Convert Old Filing Cabinets Into Gleaming New Sidewalk Planters
Finds a noble new role for neglected office equipment - December 17, 2008 - MINIMIS
Terra Firma LA Reports Mega Mansion Home Sales Collapse in Los Angeles
While much of the U.S. struggled in 2008, sales of homes in Los Angeles over $10 million did well through July. Since then, however, sales have fallen off a cliff, according to the latest report from Terra Firma LA. - December 16, 2008 - Christopher Hain
Canonball Creative Wins Davey Award
This year, Canonball a small high-end interactive agency, brings home the silver Davey Award for their web achievements. - December 16, 2008 - Criterion.B
James Cotoia Realtor from EXIT Realty Professional Helps Homeowners Through the Short Sale Process
James Cotoia has been a full time full service Realtor since 1991. James has an Associates Degree in Real Estate and is a Graduate of the Realtor Institute. James is a member of the Northern RI Chamber of Commerce and part of the Executive of Success Club. He is a member of the National Association of Realtors. With declining home prices many financially stricken homeowners will be forced sell their homes short as one of several options other than foreclosure. - December 16, 2008 - EXIT Realty Professional
New Website Gives Hope to Ailing Real Estate Agents
New real estate marketing strategy give agents the means with which to acquire as many listings and qualified buyers as they can handle. - December 16, 2008 - AdvantageML
The Basement Doctor Helps the Mid-Ohio Foodbank
'The Basement Doctor' J&D Basement Systems is working with the Mid-Ohio Foodbank by utilizing their Home Improvement Center in Reynoldsburg Ohio as a collection point for non-perishable food donations. - December 15, 2008 - The Basement Doctor