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Prudential Americana Group Remains Top Nevada Real Estate Company
Despite the recession, Nevada's top real estate company posted gains in 2008 with 41 percent more closings in 2008 than the previous year. Despite continuously declining prices, Prudential Americana Group restructured and remained successful in the face of the country's largest recent real estate market decline. - January 15, 2009 - Prudential Americana Group
Lightswitch Adds Design Team Partner - Avraham (Avi) Mor Leads Newly Formed Architectural Division
Lightswitch, a premier provider of lighting design services, has announced the formation of a new division, Lightswitch Architectural, to be headed in Chicago by long time design team member, Avraham (Avi) Mor who will also become a full Partner of Lightswitch. - January 15, 2009 - Lightswitch Architectural
Sabal Homes at Red Cedar Place Wins at the LightHouse Awards
Sabal Homes at Red Cedar Place received two awards at the 9th Annual LightHouse Awards Gala, held on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2008 at the Westin Resort in Hilton Head. Sabal Homes was named the winner for Best Overall Home and the winner for Best Bathroom. It was a Finalist for Best Feature (Double... - January 15, 2009 - Red Cedar Place
An Integrated Format Makes Pilar Aparicio’s Online MLS Real Estate Search Quick and Simple
A seamless integration and customized searching through IDX Broker, saves both realtors and consumers time. - January 15, 2009 - IDX, Inc.
National Manufacturing Magazine Features Xten Industries on Cover
Wisconsin based company on cover of Plastic News for their manufacturing of European based product Bikebins. - January 15, 2009 - Xten Industries
Bowen Family Homes Ranks Fifth Among Top Home Builders in Atlanta
Bowen Family Homes was recently ranked fifth among Top 25 Home Builders in Atlanta and 40th among Atlanta's Top 100 Private Companies in Atlanta Business Chronicle's 2008-2009 Book of Lists. - January 15, 2009 - Bowen Family Homes
Real Property Development & Income Balanced Offering
ONE Financial Corporation ("ONE Financial") is pleased to announce that an amended and restated preliminary prospectus (the "preliminary prospectus") has been filed with, and a receipt therefor issued by, the securities regulators in each of the provinces and territories across... - January 15, 2009 - ONE Financial Corp
Bonin Architects & Associates Becomes ENERGY STAR® Partner
Green Architectural firm Bonin Architects & Associates becomes ENERGY STAR Architect / Home Plan Designer partner. - January 15, 2009 - Bonin Architects & Associates, PLLC
Karen Gaylord Earns Prestigious Designation to Help Homeowners in Danger of Foreclosure
Karen Gaylord CPA, CLU, ChFC of Long & Foster Realtors Bel Air Central has earned the prestigious Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE) designation, having completed extensive training in foreclosure avoidance and short sales. This is invaluable expertise to offer at a time when the area... - January 14, 2009 - Long & Foster Realtors
New House Plan Design Service Established Ahead of Housing Recovery
Offers creative new designs and services to help builders and developers reshape their brand image. - January 14, 2009 - Simply Elegant Home Designs
Rental Market Reaches All Time High Across UK Cities
Grant Management has recorded 94% occupancy levels in Edinburgh and Glasgow, 96% in Dundee and 100% in Stirling. Grant Management says the rental market is the healthiest it has been in years as a result of better returns for landlords and for those who can afford to invest in a buy-to-let... - January 14, 2009 - Grant Management
Grant Management Reach Out to Students for Next Year
One of Scotland's leading property management firms will take part in a number of Student Accommodation Fairs across UK universities in the coming weeks. Starting with Birmingham this week, Grant Management will attend fairs in Liverpool, Newcastle, Bristol, Manchester, Nottingham and... - January 14, 2009 - Grant Management
IBA Consultants Names Gary Shaw Regional Account Manager for the West Coast
Mark Baker, president of IBA Consultants, Inc., announces the promotion of Gary Shaw to regional account manager, West Coast. In his new position, Shaw will work out of the company’s Las Vegas office and be responsible for projects in Arizona, California, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon and... - January 14, 2009 - IBA Consultants
Lightswitch Expansion Addresses Environmental and Budget Challenges for Architects, Owners and Developers
Lightswitch architectural has added a focus to the requirements of architectural projects as economic challenges have highlighted the need for architects, owners and developers to use lighting designers, whose services bridge the gap between vision and installation, eliminating costly mistakes in placement, selection, and efficiency. - January 14, 2009 - Lightswitch Architectural
BJAC Names New Project Architect
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 Dan Ludwig has joined the firm as a project architect. In this position, Ludwig will design and develop architectural drawings and specifications for... - January 14, 2009 - BJAC
The Top Villa Rentals of 2008
Luxury Retreats, the leader in luxury villa rentals worldwide, just released its list of top properties for 2008. Topping the list was a four-bedroom property in the Turks and Caicos, plus the multi-million dollar homes of Maui. Villa rentals are becoming even more popular in the travel industry as people search for value, even in the luxury sector. - January 14, 2009 - Luxury Retreats
Home National Mortgage Announces New Loan Officer
Home National Mortgage proudly announced the affiliation of Ray Smith as a loan officer this week. Ray is a graduate of Dickinson College (BA Policy Studies Management) and the Pennsylvania State University (Master’s of Public Administration). For the last two years, Ray has worked as a... - January 14, 2009 - Coldwell Banker Select Professionals
Anne Erwin Sotheby’s International Realty Participates in Majority of Luxury Real Estate Sales in Kittery, York, and Ogunquit, Maine in 2008
Anne Erwin Sotheby’s International Realty participated in the majority of luxury home sales in the towns of York, Kittery, and Ogunquit combined, in 2008. The York, Maine real estate agency has led the way in the Southern York County, Maine luxury real estate market since 2006. In 2008 there... - January 14, 2009 - Anne Erwin Sotheby's International Realty
Custom IDX Broker Software Improves Clancy Fort’s Website by Making the Property Search Simple and Efficient
IDX Broker saves both consumers and realtors time when searching for real estate online. - January 14, 2009 - IDX, Inc.
Denver Heating Contractor Earns Coveted Angie's List Super Service Award for Second Year
Builder's Heating and Air Conditioning has earned Angie's List Super Service Award which reflects company's consistently high level of customer service for second year in a row. Company has provided this level of service for 59 years. - January 13, 2009 - Builder's Heating & Air Conditioning
Condo Vultures® Founder Joins List of Real Estate Notables for 2009
Peter Zalewski has been named by the South Florida Business Journal as one of six individuals in South Florida real estate to watch in 2009. - January 13, 2009 - Condo Vultures LLC
Commercial Duct Cleaning Company Earns Safety Award
Hughes Environmental wins Safety Award for the Third Consecutive Year. - January 11, 2009 - Hughes Environmental
Karla Casey of Mary Worrall Associates Sotheby’s International Realty Incorporates Custom IDX Software Into Her Website
Customized IDX Broker search tools save both real estate professionals and consumers time and hassle. - January 11, 2009 - IDX, Inc.
Senior Advocates Score in Down Market
Senior advocate duo finds burgeoning demand in developing senior care facilities despite real estate woes. - January 11, 2009 - NationWide Group
Richport Properties Brings Home 5 OBIE’s
Richport Properties brought home three Gold Awards and two Silver Awards from the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association’s 28th Annual OBIE Awards held on Saturday, Nov. 8. The OBIE Awards program is presented by the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association, Inc.'s Sales and Marketing... - January 10, 2009 - Richport Properties
Custom IDX Broker Software Helps Real Estate Agent Andrew Costa Personalize the Property Search for His Clients
IDX Broker uses custom IDX software to speed up the real estate search, saving both consumers and realtors time. - January 10, 2009 - IDX, Inc.
Schultz-Creehan LLC Chosen by The National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining
As an NCDMM Alliance Partner Schultz-Creehan LLC will address and support the broad manufacturing and machining needs of the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and its Suppliers. - January 10, 2009 - Schultz-Creehan Holdings, Inc.
SH Communities Keeps Building on Its Award-Winning Reputation
The company’s award-winning homes with in-house design by Southern Architectural Group can be found in communities in Homestead, Davie, Miramar, Boynton Beach, Estero, and Melbourne. - January 09, 2009 - SH Communities
Living In Jackson Hole Joins Brokerage Jackson Hole Real Estate & Appraisal
Living In Jackson Hole is proud to announce the that they have become a part of the Jackson Hole Real Estate & Appraisal (JHREA) brokerage. JHREA is Jackson Holes oldest and largest locally owned real estate company, with over 40 years of knowledge and experience to service client’s. - January 09, 2009 - Living In Jackson Hole
Farm Bureau Insurance Honors ODAC Scholar Athletes
Each year, Farm Bureau Insurance recognizes student-athletes from each of the Old Dominion Athletic Conference’s (ODAC) 22 male and female sports. The awards recognize student-athletes who distinguish themselves through outstanding classroom performance and athletics achievement. Farm Bureau... - January 09, 2009 - Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance
Roatan Island Honduras – Photo of the Year 2008
Experience Roatan Island from your computer screen through the newly released Photo of the Year 2008, Picture of the Month for December, and their ever popular Photo of the Week. Enjoy a virtual vacation that will transport you to the warm sunny climate of this Island in the Caribbean off the coast of Honduras. - January 09, 2009 - Roatan
Air Conditioning and Heating System Give Away for Needy Arizona Family
Magic Touch Mechanical, Inc. an Air Conditioning, Heating, and Indoor Air Quality Contractor based in Mesa, Arizona donates a free HVAC System to a needy Arizona family. - January 09, 2009 - Magic Touch Mechanical, Inc.
From Healthcare to Hospitality: IBA Consultants Secures Prominent Miami Projects
For more than a decade, IBA Consultants has provided a wide range of expert services to the construction industry to meet any building envelope need. Today, Mark Baker, president of IBA, proudly announces the addition of two Miami contracts for the firm’s expanding hotel/resort and medical... - January 09, 2009 - IBA Consultants
Atlanta-Based General Contractor Starnes Oswalt Receives National Green Accreditation
Starnes Oswalt Retail Services, Inc. of Atlanta, GA and Tucson, AZ has announced that C. Lee Oswalt, partner and President, recently earned the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Accredited Professional (AP) status in Building and Design from the U.S. Green Building Council. LEED... - January 09, 2009 - Starnes Oswalt Retail Services
Ruth Weiler’s Online MLS Property Search Becomes Simple and Efficient with the Addition of IDX Software
The integrated format that IDX Broker software provides, saves both realtors and consumers time. - January 09, 2009 - IDX, Inc.
Highland Homes Opens Phase II at Oakford Estates
Oakford Estates is quality community by Highland Homes, and the recently released Phase II has exactly what homebuyers are searching for in a new home. Most of the success of Phase I in this community is attributed to referrals from current homeowners, which speaks volumes about this extraordinary community in Lakeland, FL. - January 09, 2009 - Highland Homes
Foreign Buyers Favour Alicante Property
According to the latest analysis from Kyero.com, the Spanish property most likely to attract the interest of a foreign buyer is a 3-bed country house, with no swimming pool in Alicante province, priced under €150,000. - January 09, 2009 - Kyero Media S.L.
Huntsville Foreclosure Tour – Huntsville Foreclosure Express Bus Tour Launches
Huntsville Foreclosure bus tours launch in Huntsville, Alabama. The first bus tour is scheduled for February 7, 2009. Reservations are filling up quickly. - January 09, 2009 - Huntsville Foreclosure Express
The QB Specialists Selected as Intuit Enterprise Solutions Provider
The QB Specialists announced today that it has been selected as an Intuit® Solution Provider. The QB Specialists offers a full range of value-added consulting services for Intuit QuickBooks® Enterprise Solutions (www.enterprisesuite.com) developed by Intuit Inc., a leading provider of... - January 08, 2009 - The QB Specialists
Hathaway Completes Financing for Charlotte Apartment Project
Hathaway Properties, Inc. has successfully completed the financing of a $26,500,000 apartment project in Charlotte, NC. - January 08, 2009 - Hathaway Properties, Inc.
Investment Brokerage Firm Capital Pacific is Beating the Odds: Transaction Volume 43% Above Industry Average in 3Q
Investment Sales Activity Earns Capital Pacific Ranking as “Commendable Retail Player” by Real Capital Analytics. - January 08, 2009 - Capital Pacific
Pawfriendly Landscapes Contributes to the Denver Dumb Friends League Auction, "Pledges for Pets"
Pawfriendly Landscapes contributes to the Denver Dumb Friends League auction, "Pledges for Pets," which runs until February 2, 2009. The Denver Dumb Friends League, located at 2080 South Quebec St, Denver, provides shelter and care for more than 28,000 lost and abandoned animals every... - January 08, 2009 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.
Recycled Glass Shows Floors in a Whole New Light
Stonhard’s commitment to sustainability is stronger than ever. The Stonclad GR product incorporates recycled materials and Stonhard’s unique packaging methods minimize waste. - January 08, 2009 - Stonhard, Inc.
Food Services Wholesaler Announces Major Business Expansion in North Carolina
Business expansion in North Carolina of the food services industry shows continued vitality with the recent announcement of a $50-million expansion of Merchant Distributors, Inc's Hickory, NC headquarters. According to the Caldwell County Economic Development Commission, their attractive package of tax incentives and new road construction sealed the deal. - January 08, 2009 - Caldwell Economic Development Commission
Caldwell County EDC Announces the Purchase of an Undeveloped Retail/Industrial Site
A milestone in land development in North Carolina occurred recently when Caldwell County EDC and the town of Granite Falls purchased a retail/industrial site near major food services wholesaler, MDI and the new Wal-Mart SuperCenter. Direct ownership by the EDC paves the way for the economic development commission to move faster and compete more aggressively with similar commercial/industrial sites in other counties. - January 08, 2009 - Caldwell Economic Development Commission
Albert Baeza Personalizes his Clients Search Experience with the Addition of Custom IDX Software
IDX Broker is the key ingredient to saving both realtors and consumers time during their real estate search. - January 08, 2009 - IDX, Inc.
MorningStar Restoration Completes 920 Jobs in First Year of Work, Largely in Hurricane Reconstruction
Company opens three offices this year--two in Texas, one in Atlanta--and announces recent contract, new promotion - January 08, 2009 - MorningStar Restoration
Nations Hotel Panama, Following the Rules or Real Estate Investment
If you're looking for a Real Estate investment then Nations Hotel Panama is well worth a look at. - January 08, 2009 - GLS Property Services S.A.
Faux Finishing Helps Homeowners in Sour Economic Conditions
Because of volatile economic and housing market conditions, homeowners are keeping homes longer, resulting in a boom in remodeling. Faux finishing can save homeowners thousands of dollars by refinishing/glazing cabinets rather than replacing them. - January 08, 2009 - Faux & More Wall Decor
Balfour Beatty Construction Reaches Milestone on Signature Service Program
Company celebrates three years and 300 surveys in its unique client satisfaction program. - January 07, 2009 - Balfour Beatty Construction