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Bowen Family Homes Announces the Addition of Four New Floorplans at the Preserve at Johns Creek
Bowen Family Homes is pleased to announce the opening of four new floorplans—the Gloucester, Havilland, Castleton and Foxcroft at The Preserve at Johns Creek, a master-planned community in North Fulton priced from the high $300s. The Preserve at Johns Creek offers two-story home designs... - November 19, 2008 - Bowen Family Homes
Long Island Foreclosures Drop 8% from September 2008, But Up 41% from October 2007 Says PropertyShark.com
The number of new foreclosures in Long Island is 41% higher than in October 2007, however compared to September 2008, foreclosures dropped by 8%. Suffolk foreclosures were up 23% compared to October 2007, while Nassau foreclosures recorded a 51% increase over the same time period. - November 18, 2008 - PropertyShark.com
American Right of Way Associates Has Booth at The Haynesville Shale Expo
ARWA (American Right of Way Associates) announced today that they will have an exhibitor booth at the Haynesville Shale EXPO November 21st, 2008. American Right of Way Associates (ARWA) is the subsidiary company of Texas Right of Way Associates (TRWA, Inc) based out of Fort Worth, Texas. ARWA now... - November 18, 2008 - American Right of Way Associates
HarborPlace at Port St Lucie Celebrates Resident Dorothy Burns’ 100th Birthday
Residents at HarborPlace Retirement Resort and Assisted Living Community celebrate birthdays every month, but this was a special celebration: Dorothy Burns Turns 100. Balloons, cake, music, and laughter filled the Meeting Room. Four generations of Burns added to the merriment as family members came to Port St Lucie, FL from as far away as Wyoming. - November 18, 2008 - HarborPlace at Port St Lucie
HarborPlace at Port St Lucie Hosts Ed Burchfield and Charlie Neeld’s Remote Radio Broadcast
HarborPlace thanked the community for their support and participation by hosting a “Breakfast with Burchfield” Radio Remote Broadcast and inviting the local community as well as the HarborPlace residents. Ed Burchfield and Charlie Neeld, WPSL AM 1590 radio personalities, broadcast live from 6 am - 9 am on Friday Nov 14 at HarborPlace Retirement Resort and Assisted Living Community. - November 18, 2008 - HarborPlace at Port St Lucie
Los Angeles Foreclosures Down 51% from Sept 2008: Seattle and Miami Foreclosures Up
In the October Foreclosure Report by PropertyShark.com, Los Angeles Foreclosures were down 51% from Sept 2008, falling close to Oct 2007 levels. Compared to September 2008, Miami was up 93% and Seattle was up 14%. Compared to October 2007, foreclosures in Miami were up 35%, while Seattle increased by 108%. New York City Foreclosures drop 15% from Sept 2008 but climb 50% over Oct 2007. - November 17, 2008 - PropertyShark.com
The CSI of Building Envelopes: IBA Consultants Launches Forensic & Diagnostic Division
Goal is find why a problem occurred, how to fix it and how to make sure it doesn’t happen anywhere else in the building. - November 17, 2008 - IBA Consultants
Bowen Family Homes Wins Big at 28th OBIE Awards
Bowen Family Homes had one of its best years yet at the 2008 Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association’s 28th Annual OBIE Awards Saturday, Nov. 8. They won six total awards—four Gold and two Silver OBIEs. The “Dollars for Dreams” home event was the big winner, receiving two Gold OBIEs and one Silver. The sales and marketing team scored again with a Gold for a television commercial, and two of Bowen Family Homes’ communities took Gold OBIEs for Best Building Design. - November 17, 2008 - Bowen Family Homes
Fifteen Percent of Homeowners Are Majorly Concerned About Crime in Their Neighborhood
Homeowners speak out about crime in their neighborhoods. - November 16, 2008 - Home Insurance.com
Custom Searches Help Paramount Homes Real Estate Company to Speed Up the Online Real Estate Search for Its Clients
IDX Broker gives companies the tools to save both realtors and consumers time searching for properties. - November 16, 2008 - IDX, Inc.
NDP Affordable Housing Initiative Uses FHA 203K Program to 'Recycle' Foreclosures
Innovative Chicago program targets foreclosures as cost effective source for creating affordable housing according to Philip Elmes, President of Neighborhood Development Partners. - November 16, 2008 - Neighborhood Development Partners, Inc.
Josie Albaine of eRealty International Has Just Listed a "Coral Gables Mediteranean Jewel" in Coral Gables, Florida. 4 Bed / 3.5 Baths.
This Rare Find New Construction in prestigious Coral Gables 2 story Mediterranean Jewel was built in 2004 with significant upgrades, high-end finishes and quality. Excellent Layout with master bed on the 1st floor with a loft studio and his and hers closets, formal dining, Stunning Gourmet Kitchen... - November 16, 2008 - Josie Albaine - eRealty International
Dallas/Fort Worth Company Set to Assist Public Pools with Virginia Graeme Pool and Spa Safety Act Compliance
New law requires all public pools to have an anti-vortex drain cover to prevent tragedies. - November 15, 2008 - American Leak Detection
Brookhaven at Johns Creek to Host Atlanta 50+ Housing Council Meeting
The Atlanta 50+ Housing Council, part of the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association, will invite its members and friends to attend a council luncheon at Jim Chapman Communities premier Active Adult Community in Fulton County – Brookhaven at Johns Creek. The luncheon and networking event... - November 15, 2008 - Jim Chapman Communities
BJAC Releases Podcast on BIM
Lou Jurkowski, chief executive officer of BJAC pa (www.bjac.com), one of the largest woman-owned architectural design firms in the Southeast, has announced the release of a podcast on the benefits of using Building Information Modeling (BIM). In this podcast, Jim Briglia, an architect at the firm... - November 15, 2008 - BJAC
Reduce Costs with the Remortgage Reminder
Whole of market mortgage brokers, North Mortgages in Manchester has revealed a Remortgage Reminder Service in a bid to help home owners reduce their costs. - November 15, 2008 - North Mortgages
IDX Broker Software Assists Real Estate Out West in Fulfilling Their Mission to Bring Buyers and Sellers Together
IDX Broker uses its custom IDX solution to speed up the real estate search, saving both realtors and consumers time. - November 15, 2008 - IDX, Inc.
Embarcadero Capital Partners Purchases Historic Palo Alto Landmark
Leading investment firm to convert former church into high-end office building. - November 15, 2008 - Cornish & Carey Commercial Newmark Knight Frank
Coldwell Banker Select Professionals Named Principal Broker of Cartus Broker Network
Coldwell Banker Select Professionals has been named a principal member of the Cartus Broker Network. Coldwell Banker Select Professionals has over 80 agents in 4 offices throughout Lancaster, Dauphin, Lebanon & York Counties. Network brokers are responsible for, among other things, the... - November 15, 2008 - Coldwell Banker Select Professionals
mRELEVANCE Creates Award Winning Interactive Marketing Campaigns
Heron Bay Golf and Country Club's Online Marketing wins Silver OBIE Award. For the second consecutive year, mRELEVANCE, LLC has created an award-winning Internet marketing campaign. Their work for Minerva Properties' Heron Bay Golf and Country Club was recognized with a silver OBIE award from the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association for Best Interactive Marketing. - November 15, 2008 - mRELEVANCE, LLC
The Ballen Group of Coldwell Banker Wardley Real Estate Adds a Specialty New Home Builders Division to Las Vegas Real Estate Business
The Ballen Group of Coldwell Banker Wardley Las Vegas Real Estate has added a new home builders division to their successful Las Vegas Real Estate business. - November 15, 2008 - Ballen Group of Coldwell Banker Wardley Real Estate
Hanover Place Now Features New Home Plan--the Tanner
Bowen Family Homes recently introduced the Tanner home plan at the Alpharetta community, Hanover Place. This Forsyth County community offers interested homebuyers the choice of 12 different single-family ranch and two-story home plans, ranging from three bedrooms with two baths to five bedrooms... - November 15, 2008 - Bowen Family Homes
Nextivity Selects JCM Consulting Technologies for Test Station Development and Integration
JCM Consulting Technologies, a developer of turnkey manufacturing test solutions, today announced that it was chosen by Nextivity Inc of San Diego, CA to provide a sophisticated 5.8GHz calibration test station for delivery in December 2008. The next-generation manufacturing test solution from JCM... - November 14, 2008 - JCM Consulting Technologies
Wear-Dated® Explores Home Design, Color
In home design, color plays a major role, offering depth, dimension and even luxury to any décor. Wear-Dated carpet fiber provides homeowners with a wealth of ways to explore the rich benefits of color, from its Field Guide to Color 2008 Color Folio to the Wear-Dated Web site’s... - November 14, 2008 - Wear-Dated
York Real Estate Firm Leads Luxury Southern Maine Real Estate Market
A recent study finds that Anne Erwin Sotheby's International Realty has participated in the majority of home sales that are over $1 million since 2006. - November 14, 2008 - Anne Erwin Sotheby's International Realty
New Hampshire Real Estate Licenses a Strategy for Maine Firm
Anne Erwin Sotheby’s International Realty agents receiving NH licenses. - November 14, 2008 - Anne Erwin Sotheby's International Realty
Custom IDX Broker Software is the New Accessory for Miami’s Fashion & Entertainment Real Estate Team, Beachfront Realty, Inc.
IDX Broker uses its custom IDX solution to speed up the real estate search, saving both realtors and consumers time. - November 14, 2008 - IDX, Inc.
Landquest Development Names New Vice President
Kyle Corkum, president of Landquest Development (www.landquestdevelopment.com), a residential development firm specializing in the acquisition, design, permitting and construction of East Coast Communities, has announced that Ric J. Rojas has been named a new vice president of the firm. In this... - November 14, 2008 - Landquest Development
New Guaranteed 7.5% Cash on Cash Jump Starts Real Estate Market
The Merick Group Inc. has done something amazing to revitalize commercial real estate sales at a time when investor confidence is at an all time low. By making available pre-paid lease guarantees on all its buildings, buyers of Merick Group commercial properties find the security they are looking... - November 14, 2008 - The Merick Group
Blue Realty GMAC Services HMFA
The New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency (HMFA) continues to maintain Blue Realty GMAC as co-exclusive Asset Manager in the Northern and Southern region of New Jersey. As the Asset Manager of the state since 1999, Blue Realty GMAC is responsible and sells the individual REO properties... - November 14, 2008 - Blue Realty
Carolina Mornings and Biltmore Village Villas Help Hunger Take a Holiday with "Kids, Paws and Claus," a Charity Event for MANNA FoodBank
Carolina Mornings and the Biltmore Village Villas are teaming up to bring Santa Claus to the Biltmore Villas for a Holiday Meet-and-Greet charity event for MANNA FoodBank. Bring your entire family (even your pets) to meet Santa and help hunger take a holiday in western North Carolina. - November 13, 2008 - Carolina Mornings
Phil Weir with Morris & Fyrwald Real Estate Displays Integrated MLS Listings Using Custom IDX Broker Software
A custom IDX solution allows clients to personalize searches and help narrow down the results when searching for their ideal property online. - November 13, 2008 - IDX, Inc.
The Ballen Group of Coldwell Banker Wardley Las Vegas Real Estate, Sells Another Las Vegas Short Sale
The Ballen Group of Coldwell Banker Wardley Las Vegas Real Estate has saved another Las Vegas Resident from facing the dreaded Las Vegas Foreclosure by “Short Selling” their home with the bank. - November 13, 2008 - Ballen Group of Coldwell Banker Wardley Real Estate
Buyer Representitive James Cotoia from Exit Realty Gives 5 Reasons to Use a Realtor
James Cotoia a Rhode Island Realtor of 15 years has helped many homebuyers through the process of purchasing their home. James has just joined EXIT Realty a internationally recognized Real Estate Brokerage firm. The best reason not named is usually the buyer Representative gets paid through the... - November 12, 2008 - EXIT Realty Professional
Property Investors Confident That Prices Will Increase in the Next 5 Years According to a Recent Survey by Serliana a Property Investment Consultancy
A recent online survey of 9000 investors by Serliana Property Investment Consultants www.serliana.com has shown that 77% of property investors think that property prices will increase in the next 5 years. In a market that is hugely affected by confidence, this new information provides evidence... - November 12, 2008 - Serliana Property Investment Consultants
No.11 London Couture Hotel and Private Club Transformed by Internationally Acclaimed Designer and Property Developer, Paul Davies
With his reputation for creative integrity, innovation and attention to detail, the interior design and property entrepreneur Paul Davies has established himself as the true leader of London’s luxury home and hotel living market. Catering to the most discerning clients from around the globe,... - November 12, 2008 - 11 cadogan
Portland Realtor Ron Kennedy Offers His Clients a Custom Search Experience on His Website
IDX Broker uses its custom IDX solution to speed up the real estate search, saving both realtors and consumers time. - November 12, 2008 - IDX, Inc.
Maravilla Scottsdale Architectural and Interior Space Design Team Announced
Senior Resource Group announced today the Maravilla Scottsdale design team. Joining forces for the first time to create an extraordinary resort retirement community is Scottsdale-based Allen + Philp Architects and Beverly Hills-based Cheryl Rowley Designs (CRD). “Providing exceptional senior... - November 12, 2008 - Maravilla Scottsdale
Habitat's Fall Family Fest Saturday November 15
Don't miss Fall Family Fest this Saturday from 11am to 2pm at the First United Methodist Church in Rockingham. This is the first event in Richmond County for Habitat for Humanity of the NC Sandhills. There will be a chicken BBQ dinner, a raffle for a $100 gas card and plenty of activities for... - November 12, 2008 - Habitat for Humanity of the NC Sandhills
Jessica Sweigart of Edmeades & Stromdahl, Ltd. Architects in Harford County Earns Promotion
Edmeades & Stromdahl, Ltd. Architects/Planners of Harford County announce the promotion of Jessica Sweigart to Job Captain. Sweigart, who resides in Baltimore County, graduated from Catholic University of America in Washington, DC, with a Bachelor of Science in Architecture in 2004. She earned... - November 12, 2008 - Edmeades & Stromdahl, Ltd. Architects/Planners
Universal Wrecking Corp. Completes Demolition of Concrete Aggregate Plant
Universal Wrecking Corp., a premier demolition, scrap metal recycling and wrecking contractor that operates on a nationwide basis, recently completed the demolition of a concrete aggregate plant in Hazelton, PA. The property needed to be razed in order to make way for redevelopment. The client... - November 11, 2008 - Universal Wrecking Corp
Palagon Launches New Executive Office Search Web Site, Easier to Navigate, More User Friendly and Including Additional Office Solutions
Palagon’s new website allows customers to quickly find executive office space, virtual services or meeting room across Canada, the USA, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East and Asia Pacific. Every search done on their website is totally free. - November 10, 2008 - Palagon
Assist-2-Sell® Opens Office in Pitman, N.J.; Saving Gloucester County Homeowners Money with Its “Full-Service with $avings!” Program
Last month, REALTOR® Steven White opened Assist-2-Sell Buyers & Sellers Real Estate in Pitman, N.J., at 7 East Holly Avenue. The new office provides full brokerage services to home sellers and buyers throughout Gloucester County, and can be reached by calling (856) 589-7600 or e-mailing... - November 10, 2008 - Assist-2-Sell
New Luxury Condos in Lombard to be Sold at Auction
Westar Properties, Inc., an Oak Brook, IL-based real estate auction marketing firm, announced it will auction 18 brand new luxury condominiums at The Prairie Path Villas (310 S. Main St., Lombard, IL). 6 of the condos will be sold absolute, regardless of price. The auction will take place at 1:00 pm on Sunday, November 23, 2008, at the Westin Hotel in Lombard. - November 09, 2008 - Westar Properties, Inc.
Moss Anderson Joint Venture Completes Emerald Grande at HarborWalk Village
Moss Anderson Construction Group announced the completion of Emerald Grande at HarborWalk Village in Destin, a $162 million construction project. Moss & Associates teamed with Roy Anderson Corp. in the joint venture, serving as construction manager for developer Legendary, Inc. Emerald Grande... - November 09, 2008 - Moss & Associates
PlazaCorp Offers 1,370 and 2,300 Square Feet Suites for Lease in the Pontiac Center
PlazaCorp Realty Advisors, Inc. has immediately available two suites at 1,370 and 2,300 square feet for lease at the new Pontiac Center, anchored by Wal-Mart Supercenter located off of exit 55 in Pontiac, Illinois. - November 09, 2008 - PlazaCorp Realty Advisors, Inc.
PlazaCorp Announces Two New Tenants in Three Rivers, Michigan
PlazaCorp Realty Advisors, Inc., announces the addition of Rent-A-Center and Advance America to Broadway Plaza a brand new 14,000 square-foot retail center located on US-131 and Broadway Road in Three Rivers, Michigan. - November 09, 2008 - PlazaCorp Realty Advisors, Inc.
Get Help for Your Home: York County Realtor Becomes a Professional on Distressed Properties
An experienced real Estate Agent who has earned the CDPE© Certified Distressed Property Expert© Designation has dedicated their time and effort to understanding the issues distressed homeowners are dealing with, Whether it be anything from short sales to foreclosure and in between. - November 09, 2008 - Professional Realty Associates
Accent Construction Certified as Women's Business Enterprise
Accent Construction, a Triangle-based full service commercial general contractor, has announced that the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), Southeast Region has certified them as a Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE). The certification verifies that a business is at least 51%... - November 09, 2008 - Accent Construction
UNC-Asheville Selects Frank Harmon as Architect for Craft Campus; Site Set to Go from Landfill to Landmark
The view captured Frank Harmon's imagination. Standing on a grassy bluff overlooking the French Broad River, the third oldest river in the world, the acclaimed Raleigh architect knew for sure that he wanted to design the buildings that would one day become UNC Asheville's Craft Campus. The... - November 08, 2008 - Frank Harmon Architect PA