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Martel Bucks Recession and Ramps Up Production for Same Day Order Shipping

Unlike many companies in the process calibrator industry who are laying people off during this recession and pulling back inventory, Martel has positioned themselves to do the opposite. Their intent is to fill stock with their precision process calibrators, thereby enabling same day shipment on orders. - February 12, 2009 - Martel Electronics

Linford Shortlisted for Contractor of the Year Award

UK building group Linford has been shortlisted for the prestigious 2009 Contractor of the Year award. Linford is one of seven companies competing for the title Contractor of the Year (up to £500m turnover) in Building magazine’s construction industry awards. The judges will be... - February 12, 2009 - Linford Group

Downers Grove Kitchen Tune-Up Franchise Named 2008 National Customer Service Award Winner

Kitchen Tune-Up, the creator of proprietary surface reconditioning technology for updating kitchens and baths, has awarded Marty Ceranec, longtime Downers Grove, IL franchise owner, with their national Customer Service Award for 2008. The award was presented at the annual convention, January 26th... - February 12, 2009 - Kitchen Tune-Up

Kitchen Tune-Up Awards Project of the Year Award to Dania Beach Area Franchise

Kitchen Tune-Up, the creator of proprietary surface reconditioning technology for updating kitchens and baths, has awarded Gary Stoltz, Dania Beach, FL franchise owner, with the prestigious Project of the Year award. The honor was presented at Kitchen Tune-Up’s annual convention, January... - February 12, 2009 - Kitchen Tune-Up

Kitchen Tune-Up’s 2008 Spirit of Success Honor Awarded to Charlotte Business Owners

Kitchen Tune-Up, the creator of proprietary surface reconditioning technology for updating kitchens and baths, has awarded Tom Taube, Charlotte, NC franchise owner along with his wife Debi, with its Spirit of Success award for 2008. The honor was presented at Kitchen Tune-Up’s annual... - February 12, 2009 - Kitchen Tune-Up

Kitchen Tune-Up’s Rookie of the Year Awarded to Knoxville Business Owners

Kitchen Tune-Up, the creator of proprietary surface reconditioning technology for updating kitchens and baths, has awarded Doug and Leigh Ann Sipos, Knoxville, TN franchise owners, with the honor “Rookie of the Year” award. - February 12, 2009 - Kitchen Tune-Up

Trust Deed Investments Are Replacing the Stock Market as Investors Search for Returns

Real estate investors are helping to alleviate the credit crunch through trust deed investments. - February 12, 2009 - Northwest Capital Advisors, Ltd.

Kitchen Tune-Up’s Franny of the Year Awarded to Lynn Haven Business Owners

Kitchen Tune-Up, the creator of proprietary surface reconditioning technology for updating kitchens and baths, has awarded Tim and Jan McCarty, Lynn Haven, FL franchise owners, with its top honor “Franny of the Year” award. The honor was presented at Kitchen Tune-Up’s annual... - February 12, 2009 - Kitchen Tune-Up

The Saunders Create an Easy to Use Property Search Function on Their Website with the Help of Custom IDX Software

The IDX solution gives the Saunders the resources to manage the look of their website, providing their clients with a truly custom real estate search experience. - February 12, 2009 - IDX, Inc.

Castle on the Park, Unusual Home for Sale in San Francisco

The property was extraordinary to begin with. Now, after more than a year of seismic upgrades and extensive remodeling, the former church has been transformed entirely into a stunning home, with enormous windows, hand-painted ceilings, warm hardwood floors and top-of-the-line appliances and... - February 12, 2009 - Hill & Co. Real Estate

Finding a Second Homes in a Private Community Not Always Easy- Private Communities.com

Private Communities Newswire - There's a whole other world of master planned communities that often go unnoticed by even the most savvy second home seeker. Buyers from all over America can miss these opportunities because they often do not appear on public multiple listing service (MLS) databases... - February 12, 2009 - Private Communities Registry

Los Angeles Foreclosures Down 49 Percent from December 2008; Miami Foreclosures Increase by 58 Percent and New York City by 64 Percent Says Propertyshark.com Report

In the January 2009 Foreclosure Report by PropertyShark.com, Los Angeles foreclosures were down 49% from December 2008, Miami foreclosures increased by 58%, New York City by 64%, and new scheduled foreclosures in Seattle spiked 300%. - February 11, 2009 - PropertyShark.com

The Ballen Group of Coldwell Banker Las Vegas Real Estate Obtains Short Sale Bank Approval from Countrywide

The Ballen Group of Coldwell Banker Wardley Las Vegas Real Estate has obtained a difficult Las Vegas short sale approval on a local property from Countrywide. - February 11, 2009 - Ballen Group of Coldwell Banker Wardley Real Estate

Frank Harmon Wins Two Custom Home Design Awards

Two houses designed by Frank Harmon Architect PA of Raleigh, NC, have received 2009 Custom Home Design Awards in the “less than 3000 square feet” category. The awards are presented by Custom Home Magazine. The 1800-square-foot Strickland-Ferris house in Raleigh received the coveted... - February 11, 2009 - Frank Harmon Architect PA

Improving Pediatric Care Through Medical Device Innovation

The Pediatric Medical Device Institute (PMDI) adds Schultz-Creehan LLC as an official sponsor to facilitate the design and development of high-quality medical devices. - February 11, 2009 - Schultz-Creehan Holdings, Inc.

Lu Ann Donnelly - Willemen Displays MLS Property Listings with the Incorporation of Custom IDX Software

IDX Broker gives both real estate professionals and their clients the tools to make the online real estate search process quick and easy. - February 11, 2009 - IDX, Inc.

Studio A Helps SC Medical College Win Preservation Award

This past spring, the 1802 Anderson House in downtown Charleston, once in complete disrepair, was transformed into much-needed office space for the Medical University of South Carolina’s College of Pharmacy. Last month, the Preservation Society of Charleston honored MUSC for its adaptive... - February 11, 2009 - Studio A Architecture, Inc.

Primerica Urges Clients to Get Proper Insurance Protection

In today’s uncertain economic climate, the last thing families need is to be financially vulnerable. Homeowner’s insurance and life insurance are two key areas that many clients overlook or undervalue. Primerica, a financial services industry leader, encourages clients to review their coverage to make sure their homes and income are adequately protected. - February 11, 2009 - Primerica Financial Services

Prudential Homesale Explores the Availability of Financing for Homebuyers

Prudential Homesale recently teamed up with Fox 43’s Better PA to bring current and relevant real estate news to Central Pennsylvania. This partnership rendered a series of interviews between Melanie Gardner, Fox 43 newscaster, and Rod Messick, Prudential Homesale’s Chief Financial... - February 11, 2009 - Prudential Homesale Services Group

Let the Night Transform Your Wrinkles: Skin 2 Skin Care's Anti-Wrinkle Night Recovery

As you dream in your comfortable bed at night you can say goodnight to fine lines and wrinkles with this power packed peptide night cream from Skin 2 Skin™, Anti-Wrinkle Night Recovery. Skin 2 Skin™ is a comprehensive anti-aging collection filled with ingredients that diminish fine... - February 09, 2009 - Skin 2 Skin Care

Timeshare Relief Invites Timeshare Owners to Complimentary Timeshare Resale Seminars in Five States February 13-16, 2009

Timeshare Relief will conduct complimentary seminars to discuss the difficulties in the timeshare resale market. Held in five states (AR, NM, OR, TX and WA) February 13-16, 2009, the seminars will reveal many facts and tactics used in the timeshare industry. Presenters will provide third party documentation. - February 09, 2009 - Timeshare Relief

Three Downtown Grand Rapids Historical Landmarks to Undergo $4.5 Million LEED Renovation

Locus Development, organizers of downtown’s “Thirty-Eight” liner building development, has announced another downtown project of historic proportions. A $4.5 million, nearly 32,000 SF historic rehabilitation of the Flat Iron, Groskopfs and Herkner buildings (NW corner of Monroe... - February 08, 2009 - Locus Development

Richport Properties & The Chuck and Marshall Group of Re/Max Metro Atlanta: Partners for Success

Award-winning Atlanta new homes builder, Richport Properties recently partnered with award winning Realtors, The Chuck and Marshall Group of Re/Max Metro Atlanta to market Davis Oaks, a community of 21 new Atlanta luxury townhomes in the Oak Grove area of DeKalb County. Richport Properties, the... - February 08, 2009 - Richport Properties

Nevada’s Largest Real Estate Company Launches New Web Site

Dozens of new features make buying, selling a home easier than ever. - February 08, 2009 - Prudential Americana Group

$26 Million Public/Private Project Lined Up and Ready to Go

The developers of the mixed-use development at the corner of Weston and Commerce in downtown Grand Rapids, known as Thirty-Eight, have received all the necessary approvals to begin the construction drawing phase of the region’s first new construction, non-owner occupied, mixed-use L.E.E.D. - February 08, 2009 - Locus Development

Scott Goldsmith Creates a Unique Way to Search for Properties Online with the Help of Custom IDX Broker

IDX Broker software makes the real estate search process quick and easy, saving both the real estate professional and their clients time. - February 08, 2009 - IDX, Inc.

Promoting Economic Development in the New River Valley Through Forward-Looking Leadership

Schultz-Creehan’s CEO Nanci Hardwick appointed as Board Member by the New River Valley Economic Development Alliance. - February 08, 2009 - Schultz-Creehan Holdings, Inc.

Western Log Home Supply is Pleased to Announce the Launch of Their New Website. The Website is a One Stop Shop of All Things Related to Log Cabins and Homes.

Western Log Home Supply is pleased to announce the launch of their new website. The website is a one stop shop of all things related to log cabins and homes. They are a manufacturer of log homes with over 30 years in the industry. - February 07, 2009 - Western Log Home Supply

Vanessa Saunders Increases Her Real Estate Listing Visibility Throughout the Web with the Help of Custom IDX Software

IDX Broker saves both Saunders and her clients time by providing a quick and easy way to search for real estate online. - February 07, 2009 - IDX, Inc.

Bob Moore Construction Selected to Build 1 Million SF Rooms To Go Distribution Center in Houston, Texas

Arlington-based General Contractor Bob Moore Construction has been selected to build the 1,000,000 square foot Rooms To Go Distribution Center in Houston, Texas. This project will be located on the south side of Interstate 10 between the cities of Katy and Brookshire, just west of downtown Houston. - February 07, 2009 - Bob Moore Construction

Royal Oaks Building Group to Add 14 New Homesites in Walnut Creek

Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC (www.royaloaksbg.com), has announced that the company plans to build 14 additional homes in Walnut Creek, a single-family home community development in Raleigh. Walnut Creek is centrally located inside the Beltline in southeast Raleigh and within a 10-minute drive of... - February 07, 2009 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC

Landquest Named Top Corporate Philanthropist

Landquest (www.landquestdevelopment.com), a residential development firm specializing in the acquisition, design, permitting and construction of East Coast Communities, has announced that the firm ranked at the top of the Triangle Business Journal’s annual 2009 Book of Lists for Top Corporate... - February 07, 2009 - Landquest Development

David Gauld Architect Wins 2009 A.R.E. Store Fixture Award

David Gauld Architect's design for the Lion Brand Yarn Studio in New York City has won a 2009 Store Fixture Award from the Association for Retail Environments (A.R.E.). According to the A.R.E., "this recognition is only awarded for designs that exceed current standards of creativity and... - February 06, 2009 - David Gauld Architect

The Swinden Group Advises: Tropical Cyclone Gael Will Strike Madagascar

Torrential rains and high winds are expected over Madagascar as Tropical Cyclone Gael targets the island nation. - February 06, 2009 - The Swinden Group, LLC

Blake Products Reveals Ram Board Temporary Floor Protection for the Construction Industry

A new innovative reusable floor protection product designed to 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. - February 06, 2009 - Surface Protection International

Jackson Design & Remodeling Wins 2009 CotY Award

Jackson Design & Remodeling (JDR), winner of the 2007 BBB Torch Award for Business Ethics, today announced that is has been awarded a Regional CotY Award in the category of Residential Interior over $100,000. “We’re honored to be recognized for our work,” said Todd R. - February 06, 2009 - Jackson Design and Remodeling

Fernando Segura Joins the Ranks of Many Elite Real Estate Agents and Brokers Using Custom IDX Software

IDX Broker simplifies the property search process for potential home buyers and creates a more personalized experience. - February 06, 2009 - IDX, Inc.

Mortgage Defaults Are on the Rise, Mortgage Law Group to Help Those in Financial Distress

Mortgage Law Group, a law firm offering "financial distress legal services related to the troubled real estate market" through its new Modify Direct program (www.ModifyDirect.com). This program allows homeowners to obtain financial distress relief through: a direct loan modification, bankruptcy, short sales, or preparing a deed in lieu of foreclosure. Mortgage Law Group has streamlined the service to give homeowners the relief they seek in an expeditious manner. - February 06, 2009 - Mortgage Law Group

The Sundance Company Continues Commercial Real Estate Development in the Greater Boise Metropolitan Area

The Sundance Company has tried to go beyond the typical commercial real estate development role. The company likes to take a visionary approach to its commercial real estate developments. - February 05, 2009 - The Sundance Company

Thomas Concrete Receives Award of Excellence at 2008 Georgia Chapter American Concrete Institute Awards Ceremony

Thomas Concrete was recognized at the annual GA Chapter ACI Dan R. Brown Awards Presentation Ceremony with an Award of Excellence as the concrete supplier for the Arabia Mountain High School project in Dekalb County. Constructed by the Turner Construction Company, this project became the first... - February 05, 2009 - Thomas Concrete of Georgia, Inc.

Century 21 BHJ Realty’s Bruce Garber Enhances His Website by Incorporating a Custom IDX Solution

IDX Broker software saves both real estate professionals and their clients time during their online property search. - February 05, 2009 - IDX, Inc.

Realty Advisors International, Inc. Features Motivational Speaker John Di Lemme

West Palm Beach Florida. Realty Advisors International, Inc. (“Realty Advisors”). Mr. John Di Lemme Nationally recognized personal development coach, motivational speaker and author was the featured guest at the “Explode Your Income Super Tuesday Workshop” event sponsored by... - February 05, 2009 - Realty Advisors International

International Builder’s Show Brings Jeff Benton Homes a New Outlook on Home Building

Las Vegas, NV a city known for its big lights, luxurious hotels and casinos, in recent months has been at the center of a real estate tornado that has swept through the US. However this week, Las Vegas was the site of an international conference on the building and selling of homes and proved to be... - February 04, 2009 - Jeff Benton Homes

The "Softer Side" of Hard Money: Private Financial Club Integrates Hard Money Programs to Combat the Foreclosure Epidemic Nationwide

Private Financial Club's "BE THE BANK" Message is Exploding; and More People are Becoming Club Members in Order to become a "Hard Money Financier" Generating 21% Returns on their Investment Dollars. - February 04, 2009 - Click 'n Connect Clubs

Revolutionary Chicago-Based Real Estate Developer - Verdigris Group to Build LEED® Platinum Townhomes

Verdigris Group's newest development, Mesa Verde Townhomes is setting out to achieve LEED Platinum Certification under the US Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) green building standard - LEED for Homes. - February 04, 2009 - Verdigris Group

Basonas Construction Corporation Finishes Park Avenue Project

Basonas Construction Corporation, a building restoration and construction company headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, is pleased to announce the completion of its latest project located at 1225 Park Avenue in New York City. The sixteen floor, pre-war residential structure received a new roof as... - February 04, 2009 - Basonas Construction Corp

New ‘Aspect’ Peel and Stick Metal Tiles from ACP

ACP has introduced a new decorative metal tile that provides the look of custom metal backsplash and wall paneling at a fraction of the cost of custom metal installations. Whether you are remodeling an entire room or simply accenting a small area, Aspect™ architectural metal tiles create an... - February 04, 2009 - ACP-Acoustic Ceiling Products

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