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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.
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
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
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
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.
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
The Swinden Group Advises Clients of Potentially High Impact Winter Storm for Eastern United States
The Swinden Group is advising a potentially business impacting and travel disrupting storm for the eastern U.S. Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday morning. - January 07, 2009 - The Swinden Group, LLC
Billie Jean Zipman Chooses IDX Broker to Help Simplify the Online Real Estate Search
IDX Broker provides a quick and easy real estate search, saving both the realtors and consumers time. - January 07, 2009 - IDX, Inc.
For Tent Campers and Emergency Relief: A Self-Contained Portable Bathroom with Hot Water Shower and Toilet
CarTopCamper.com introduces a completely self-contained portable bathroom for tent campers and emergency relief. A no run-off drain system captures waste water for proper disposal. Toilet is sanitary with easy ‘no-gag’ waste disposal. - January 07, 2009 - CarTopCamper.com
HomeRun Homes Expands Their Reach in the Rent to Own Homes Market
As homes For Sale By Owner (FSBO) are sitting dormant without offers in most markets, sellers (and buyers) are realizing the benefits of rent to own or lease purchase. Since 2002, HomeRun Homes has been a leader in the marketplace for Rent to Own Homes. Within the next 2 weeks, they will be adding a section for Commercial Real Estate. - January 07, 2009 - HomeRun Homes
Hardline Homes Launches Web Site
Hardline Homes, one of the Atlanta area's newest custom home building companies, has launched a new Web site at www.hardlinehomes.com to inform potential clients of the company's services, communities and other information. Hardline Homes offers a range of home improvement services from complete... - January 07, 2009 - PEC Development
New York City Landlords Turn to OwnerNoFee.com to Acquire New Tenants
Ownernofee.com is a website which allows landlords to list their vacancies and communicate directly with prospective tenants. Launched by MIS Center, an IT management company, it offers free listings for landlords in the New York area. The catch: landlords can’t charge broker’s fees. - January 06, 2009 - Ownernofee.com
Chocolate Kiss Roses for Valentine’s Day Fundraiser for Habitat
Habitat for Humanity is helping all the men in the Sandhills region this Valentine’s Day by taking the guess work out of gift shopping. The home-building organization is selling chocolate kiss roses to raise money for the fall 2009 Women Build. Bouquets of roses made of chocolate kisses are... - January 06, 2009 - Habitat for Humanity of the NC Sandhills
Habitat Spring Gala Escapes to a Different Era
From the Art Deco inspired invitation to the music selections and the decorations, Habitat is throwing a 1920’s themed gala. The Sandhills Habitat annual fundraiser will be held Saturday evening, March 7 at the Country Club of North Carolina. CCNC offers a more intimate setting for this... - January 06, 2009 - Habitat for Humanity of the NC Sandhills
Elizabeth Bublitz, Owner, Author and Creator of Pawfriendly Landscapes, Will be a Guest Speaker at Goodwill Youth Services on January 22, 2009
Elizabeth Bublitz, owner, author and creator of Pawfriendly Landscapes, will be a guest speaker at Goodwill Youth Services on January 22, 2009 at Florence Crittenton Center, 96 South Zuni St; Denver, Colorado from 12:45pm - 1:40pm. Goodwill Denver's School To Work program provides comprehensive... - January 06, 2009 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.
Social Networking Brings Real Estate Industry to the Next Level
BuyerBeacon, The Official Real Estate Matchmaker, offers an interactive and user friendly tool for home buyers and sellers. The website is in response to an online real estate marketplace where it can cost hundreds of dollars to sell your home online. Owners Peter Fabbri III and Cory Ruell believe that "it's time to make the home buying process smoother, quicker, easier and more affordable, and that is why we have developed buyerbeacon.com!" - January 05, 2009 - Buyer Beacon, LLC
HarborPlace Hosts “Brunch and Brief” Program
HarborPlace was pleased to have a full house at their first “Brunch and Brief” program, held on Friday, January 2, 2009. - January 05, 2009 - HarborPlace at Port St Lucie
Morgan Woods Housing Development Designed by Winslow Architects Wins ULI Award
Designed by Winslow Architects, Inc, Morgan Woods Affordable Housing located on Martha's Vineyard, Cape Cod, MA was Honored with Urban Land Institute’s J. Ronald Terwilliger Workforce Housing Model of Excellence Award. - January 05, 2009 - Winslow Architects
USHomeAssist - A Premier Cash Home Buying Service Announces Their Website
USHomeAssist, a premier cash home buying service is pleased to announce their website, www.USHomeAssist.com. This service comes at a perfect time for many home owners, desperately looking for fast house sales to release home equity, and avoid foreclosure as the credit crisis continues to loom over... - January 05, 2009 - USHomeAssist
Five Star Franchisee Expands Into Columbus, Ohio
Ross Gill has purchased the Columbus, Ohio market and will be working closely with Tom Hodgson, Five Star’s COO of East Coast operations. - January 04, 2009 - Five Star Painting
Market Value Predictor Achieves Results
Everyone agrees, today, pricing a home properly has more to do with its sale than anything. The challenges of knowing how much to sell or how much to pay for a home complicates many decisions, leading to lost opportunities and value. In response to today’s market, Blue Realty GMAC introduced... - January 04, 2009 - Blue Realty
Day Associates Real Estate Group Walks Customers Through All Aspects of the Home Buying Process
IDX Broker uses its custom IDX solution to speed up the real estate search, saving both realtors and consumers time. - January 04, 2009 - IDX, Inc.
Anne Erwin Sotheby’s International Realty Announces Real Estate Partnership with Ogunquit River Properties Founder Following Record Breaking York County Sale
Anne Erwin Sotheby’s International Realty, recently announced its new affiliation with Ogunquit River Properties’ real estate professional Karen Maxwell of Ogunquit, Maine. The announcement followed a record-breaking Ogunquit oceanfront home sale for $5,400,000, set by Anne Erwin... - January 04, 2009 - Anne Erwin Sotheby's International Realty
Viridian, Ltd Opens Regional Development Offices in the Florida Panhandle and Newport Beach, California
Viridian, Ltd intensifies already successful expansion into regional markets. - January 04, 2009 - Viridian, Ltd.
Coldwell Banker Select Professionals Announces Transfer Associates
Coldwell Banker Select Professionals proudly announced the affiliation of transfer sales associates this week. Yvonne Kuhn (717) 269-7813 – Lebanon - Yvonne is a native of Lebanon County and has been working in the real estate industry for 6 years. She has experience in residential sales,... - January 02, 2009 - Coldwell Banker Select Professionals
Carla Bonten Honored for Long-Term Distinguished Public Service in Southwest Florida
Bill Barnes, Chief Executive Officer of B.E.A.R. says, “Carla’s community service, both in Bonita Springs and in Europe, is an excellent model for next-century realtor partnerships.” - January 01, 2009 - Carla Bonten Realty
Elizabeth Bublitz, Owner, Creator and Author of Pawfriendly Landscapes, Was a Panelist for Goodwill Youth Foundation on December 1, 2008 at Kennedy High School in Denver
Elizabeth Bublitz, owner, creator and author of Pawfriendly Landscapes, was a panelist for Goodwill Youth Foundation on December 1, 2008 at Kennedy High School in Denver. Elizabeth was among other professionals who spoke to the high school business students about their chosen careers and how to... - January 01, 2009 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.
Elizabeth Bublitz, Owner, Author and Creator of Pawfriendly Landscapes, Will be Lecturing at the Garden and Home Show in Denver on February 7 & 9, 2009
Elizabeth Bublitz, owner, author and creator of Pawfriendly Landscapes, will be lecturing about creating pet friendly yards at the Garden and Home Show in Denver on February 7 and 9, 2009 at the Denver Convention Center. Elizabeth was asked by the adult education non credit department at Arapahoe... - January 01, 2009 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.
IDX Broker Helps Champion Realty Better Serve Annapolis Real Estate Customers
IDX Broker uses its custom IDX solution to speed up the real estate search, saving both realtors and consumers time. - January 01, 2009 - IDX, Inc.
Sailing to Genoa with Halldis
In addition to planning new European destinations, Halldis continues its expansion in major Italian cities and resort areas. Emblematic, in fact, is its latest opening in Genoa. Genoa epitomises the modern industrial city in Italy, with important national and multinational companies and a constant... - January 01, 2009 - Halldis Srl.
Mike McCormick Joins Heritage Sales Team in Wake Forest NC
Seasoned Veteran Brings 14 Years Experience to Award-Winning Community. - January 01, 2009 - Standard Pacific Homes
Tom Booth of Hardin Construction Named Real Estate Impact Leader
Hardin Construction Company LLC (www.hardinconstruction.com) has announced that Tom Booth, vice president and general manager, has been named a Real Estate Impact Leader by Business Leader magazine. The awards are presented in recognition of outstanding achievements in the professional field as... - January 01, 2009 - Hardin Construction Company
BJAC Names New Chief Operations Officer
Lou Jurkowski, chief executive officer of BJAC pa (www.bjac.com), one of the largest woman-owned design firms in the Southeast, announced that Jenna Geigerman has joined the firm as its new chief operations officer. In this position, Geigerman will strengthen the company infrastructure in order to... - January 01, 2009 - BJAC
Greenstone Launches the First "Themed Gathering" on Real Estate Issues
Greenstone, the real estate development subsidiary of Johnny Saadé Holdings, invited two select groups on the 4th and 12th of December 2008 at Vintage (Saifi) to a Dinner/Seminar to discuss key subjects related to the real estate market in Lebanon. Being a first, both gatherings featured the... - December 31, 2008 - greenstone real estate developers
Coldwell Banker Select Professionals Announces November 2008 Top Teams & Sales Associates
Coldwell Banker Select Professionals announced the top listing and sales individuals & teams for November 2008 this week for their market areas of York, Lancaster, Dauphin, Cumberland & Lebanon Counties. - December 31, 2008 - Coldwell Banker Select Professionals
World's First Video Site on Real Estate Launched by atOnePlace.com
World’s first Video Site for Real Estate sets a new standard for On-Demand Information, Transparency and User Experience making property buying a simple experience. - December 31, 2008 - atOnePlace.com