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Kitsap Companies Expand Into New Industrial Park
Gig Harbor North Airport Industrial Park Announces Completion Schedule for Phase I Building C. - October 17, 2008 - Coldwell Banker Park Shore Real Estate
Creative Church Renovation Helps Oklahoma City Church with Children's Ministry
Victory Church in Oklahoma City was ready to upgrade their big, boxy building with a new sanctuary, but faced the challenge of renovating the old sanctuary into a youth center. With the help of Jonathan Martin Creative, they created a contemporary children's sanctuary with a travel... - October 16, 2008 - Jonathan Martin Creative
MyHome Reveals Revolutionary Calculators to Measure Amount of Construction Materials
The key to succeed with any remodeling project, from kitchen and bathroom remodeling projects to complete renovation, is to get your numbers straight. And by numbers, MyHome not only mean the total space area of the room, apartment or office that you wish to remodel, but also the estimated amount of materials needed for your project. - October 16, 2008 - MyHome
Women: Dreaming of a Great Retirement? Start Now.
In today’s economy, it’s more important than ever for women to not only think about their financial future, but also to start preparing for it. Retirement may feel like a long way off, but considering that women are 71% more likely than men to live below the poverty line in retirement,1... - October 16, 2008 - Primerica Financial Services
Glacier View Landscape & Design, Inc. of Erie, CO Announces Its Opening and the Launch of Its New Website
Glacier View Landscape & Design, Inc. is pleased to announce its opening and the launch of its new website www.glacierviewlandscape.com. This website offers many great features including a user-friendly layout with easy to use text and graphic based navigation. Additionally, a landscape... - October 16, 2008 - Glacier View Landscape & Design, Inc.
FractionalParis.com Completes Renovations on Luxury 2 Bedroom Fractional Offering in the Marais
Fractional Paris, one the few companies specializing in fractionalized property in Paris, have just completed luxury renovations on an 800 square foot, 2-bedroom apartment in the heart of the Marais. The apartment, 7 rue Malher, is located in the historic St. Paul district, and features a... - October 16, 2008 - Paris Property Finders
West Campus Living to List Campus Acquisitions' Texan West Campus and The Vintage
West Campus Living has partnered with Campus Acquisitions in an exclusive MLS listing agreement for two of the company's student housing developments in the University of Texas at Austin's West Campus community. - October 16, 2008 - West Campus Living
North Carolina AIA Design and Building Team Panel on Downtown Raleigh LEED Platinum Project
Three Experts Involved in Project to Provide an Insider’s Perspective. - October 16, 2008 - Accent Construction
Joint Efforts Bring 1,955 New Jobs to Caldwell County in 12 Months
Located in western North Carolina, Caldwell County Economic Development Commission has attracted 1,955 new jobs and 15 companies to Caldwell County in the past 12 months. Their recruitment efforts' success reflects the strength of their strategic partnerships with the community and the state - October 16, 2008 - Caldwell Economic Development Commission
PEC Development Selects Piedmont Residential to Build The Park at Heritage Ridge
PEC Development has tapped Piedmont Residential to build the homes in The Park at Heritage Ridge, one of Newnan’s newest communities. “With its focus on first-time buyers, Piedmont Residential offers the quality and attention to detail while building affordable homes,” said Paul... - October 16, 2008 - PEC Development
Qualified Staff Gets More Attracted to Ajman: Newly Appointed Sales Director in Gulf Star Property
Gulf Star Property Developer - Ajman is proud to announced the newly appointed Sales Director, Mr. Mohammad Reza Bakhshaei, he holds an BBA & Marketing degree of Azad-University. Since he joined the company, he made outstanding progress in building profitable business. Mr Bakhshaei has proven... - October 16, 2008 - Gulf Star Property Developer LLC
Lathams Architects Appointed for £8m 'Sea Change' Regeneration Project in Great Yarmouth
Architect and urban design practice Lathams has beaten national competition to design an eight million pound regeneration project in Great Yarmouth. The practice has been appointed by Great Yarmouth Borough Council to develop plans for the regeneration of the historic King Street area of Great... - October 16, 2008 - Lathams
Silver LEED Certification for Denver Justice Center Parking Garage
Structure also an Award of Merit winner. - October 16, 2008 - Carl Walker, Inc.
Long Island Foreclosure Report Issued by PropertyShark.com for Third Quarter 2008: Long Island Foreclosures Reach Two-Year High
PropertyShark.com released its quarterly report covering first-time residential foreclosures in Long Island (Suffolk County Foreclosures, Nassau County Foreclosures) for the third quarter of 2008. - October 15, 2008 - PropertyShark.com
SEPI Engineering Group Sponsors International Affairs Council Citizen of the World Event
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 the firm will serve as a Diplomat sponsor for the International Affairs Council... - October 15, 2008 - SEPI Engineering Group
KEO International Consultants Rise in 2008 Rankings
According to a recent survey published by the leading construction magazine Engineering News-Record, KEO has continued its climb in the international rankings. Engineering News-Record (ENR) recently published the ‘Top Firms Lists’ in Design and Construction, these annual listings... - October 15, 2008 - KEO International Consultants
Weston Connecticut Real Estate Agent Joins Top Firm
Weston CT Realtor joins The Riverside Realty Group. Barbara Babcock is a top producing real estate agent in the Weston, Westport, New Canaan, Fairfield, & Darien areas. She comes to The Riverside Realty Group bringing expertise in new construction, first-time home buyers, corporate relocation, second homes & investment properties. - October 15, 2008 - The Riverside Realty Group
Emerging Wastewater Technology Has Local Reach and International Appeal
In response to concerns over energy costs, the Mill Creek Water Reclamation District is considering upgrading its wastewater treatment technology to a modern, high-efficiency alternative - the M.A.R.S. aeration system. This project, conceived of by Sheaffer & Roland Inc., is to be presented at the Water Environment Federation's international conference (WEFTEC) in Chicago later this month. - October 15, 2008 - Sheaffer & Roland Inc.
Jim Chapman Communities Hosts Successful Meet and Greet Programs on Reverse Mortgage Financing
Throughout September, Jim Chapman Communities hosted Meet and Greet programs at three of its five metro Atlanta active adult communities to bring together current and prospective homeowners to meet one another and learn about reverse mortgages. Jim Chapman Communities teamed up with their partners... - October 15, 2008 - Jim Chapman Communities
IBA Continues Growth in Pacific Northwest with 1200 Madison Contract
IBA Consultants is one of the World's leading building envelope experts with a growing Seattle office location. - October 15, 2008 - IBA Consultants
Flood Insurance - Necessity or Commodity? Statistics Show That U.S. Hurricane Landfall Sparks Awareness
Thirty-two percent of survey respondents claim that flood insurance is “unnecessary”- while statistics show that the demand for flood insurance fluctuates with the occurrence of major U.S. hurricanes. - October 15, 2008 - Home Insurance.com
Sandee Bozzuto with Coldwell Banker Chooses a Custom IDX Solution for Her Real Estate Website
IDX Broker provides easy-to-use custom tools to save both realtors and consumers time searching for real estate. - October 15, 2008 - IDX, Inc.
Sarasota Real Estate Firm Promotes Sarasota on German Television
Charity & Weiss International Realty LLC, Gabriele Charity and Ruediger Weiss, both German speaking Brokers, have been recently approached by different German Television Stations. The topic of the televised interviews has been the real estate market in Florida and especially in the Sarasota... - October 14, 2008 - Charity & Weiss International Realty LLC
New Commercial Hard Money Training DVD
Commercial Finance Advisors is excited to announce it has just added a commercial hard money training DVD to its commercial mortgage broker Store. As the credit crisis deepens, hard money loans will continue to thrive. Many borrowers that would normally fit conventional financing standards now find... - October 14, 2008 - Commercial Finance Advisors
James Cotoia Residential Manager and GT Properties Explains "How Landscaping Will Improve the Value of Your Home"
James Cotoia has been a full time full service Realtor since 1991. He has helped a multitude of homeowners using different techniques to get top dollar for their homes. 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. A 1998 study conducted by the University of Florida reveals that attractive landscaping makes a home sell faster. - October 14, 2008 - GT Properties
ListingVUE.com Now Offers Real Estate Yard Signs
Offering exposure, aside from an internet listing, on your own front yard provides the necessary awareness for a property to get sold. - October 14, 2008 - ListingVUE, LLC
Assist-2-Sell Founders Honored as Real Estate’s Most Influential Leaders
Inman News recently included Mary LaMeres-Pomin and Lyle Martin, co-founders and co-chief executives of Assist-2-Sell Inc., in its annual list of the “100 Most Influential Real Estate Leaders.” - October 13, 2008 - Assist-2-Sell
Jeff Benton Homes Releases Quality Assurance Program Results
Jeff Benton Homes (JBH), Incorporated, announced the year-to-date results of the builder’s internal Quality Assurance Program. Constructing a home is a large task and Jeff Benton Homes is proud of the attention to detail that is made throughout the building process. Each stage of the building... - October 13, 2008 - Jeff Benton Homes
Elizabeth Bublitz, Author and Creator of Pawfriendly Landscapes, is a Featured Writer and Author at Colorado Gardening
Elizabeth Bublitz, author and creator of Pawfriendly Landscapes, is a featured writer and author at Colorado Gardening. Colorado Gardening is selling Bublitz' new book, "Pawfriendly Landscapes - How to Share the Turf When Your Backyard Belongs to Barney," and featured Bublitz on a monthly basis sharing tips on how to create pet friendly yards. - October 13, 2008 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.
Pawfriendly Landscapes Offers Installations for Pet Friendly Landscapes in Wyoming
Elizabeth Bublitz, owner of Pawfriendly Landscapes, announced that she wants to start doing installations in Wyoming after a positive response to her book signing at a Barnes & Noble in Cheyenne. - October 13, 2008 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.
As Congress Launches Hope for Homeowners, Deerfield Beach and Freedom Debt Management Get Aggressive About Saving Their Community
The effects of foreclosures on a community can be devastating. Foreclosed properties often become abandoned homes which are used for crime and ultimately reduce property values. “Foreclosure is a serious problem in our community. We must address the problem head on” says Sylvia Poitier,... - October 12, 2008 - Freedom Debt Management, Inc.
Maile Build Remodel & Design Unveils New Website, Online Television Series
Husbands and homespun handymen everywhere will rejoice at the features on Greater Cincinnati contractor Maile Build Remodel & Design’s new website. Created by Newport integrated marketing firm Eisen Management Group, the new site is located at www.mailebuild.com and features new... - October 12, 2008 - Maile Build, Remodel & Design
Peters Township Real Estate Team Rolls the Dice for Easter Seals of Western Pennsylvania
Washington County Real Estate Broker Sponsors Easter Seals Casino Night at Valley Brook Country Club. - October 12, 2008 - The Jim Dolanch Team
Thomas W. Hughes Named to Impact 24 List
Thomas W. Hughes, AIA, principal and chief marketing officer at SfL+a Architects (www.sfla.biz), has been selected as one of the Architect/Engineer Impact 24 leaders by Business Leader magazine. The Impact 24 award recognizes outstanding achievement and contributions to the Triangle business... - October 12, 2008 - SFL + A Architects
Market Square at Unicorn Lake in Denton, Texas, Hires KW Commercial to Lease 190,000 of Retail and Office Space
KW Commercial, a division of Keller Williams Ralty, Inc. announced today that it has been hired as the leasing agent for Market Square at Unicorn Lake, an upscale 136-acre retail development in Denton, Texas. KW Commercial - Dallas Metro North will be responsible for leasing 190,000 SF of retail and office space for Shelton Development. Many businesses have already acquired locations within the development including Cinemark 14 Theaters, Homewood Suites by Hilton and Spring Creek Barbeque. - October 11, 2008 - KW Commercial - Dallas Metro North
Kele Enhances Online Ordering Experience for customers
Kele, Inc., the leading supplier of building automation and physical security products, announces three major enhancements designed to make it easier for customers to find the products they need. First, due to unprecedented growth in business conducted through www.kele.com, Kele has doubled the... - October 11, 2008 - Kele, Inc.
Biggest and Most Luxurious Project on the Montenegrin Coast Announced
Colliers International is exclusive consultant for Royal Montenegro Grand Resort. - October 11, 2008 - Colliers International Southeast Europe
Velux Solar Water Heating Technology Comes to Central PA
Conservation Concepts, Inc. is proud to announce that they have been chosen by VELUX America to be the Central PA dealer for their solar thermal water heating systems. Velux is the largest worldwide manufacturer of Solar Water Heaters. With the high cost of energy ranking as a top concern among... - October 11, 2008 - Conservation Concepts, Inc.
Impact Properties Group Wins Three STARs Awards
Colen Davidson, managing partner for Impact Properties Group, LLC (www.impactpropertiesgroup.com), has announced that the development firm won three awards at the N.C. Homebuilders Association’s annual STARs awards banquet held at the Westin Hotel in Charlotte. Impact Properties Group was... - October 11, 2008 - Impact Properties Group
Foreclosure Market Can be Way in for New Investors
The Recent Flood of Foreclosures has Caused Chaos in the Real Estate Market but Opportunities for Many New Investors. - October 11, 2008 - Get Real REI
Real Estate Market Dictates New Investing Strategies
Flipping Homes May be Replaced with Long Term Fundamental Investing. - October 11, 2008 - Get Real REI
Jennifer Amster Named Impact 24 Architect
Lou Jurkowski, chief executive officer of BJAC, p.a. (www.bjac.com), one of the largest woman-owned architectural design firms in the Southeast, has announced that Jennifer Amster, partner and director of higher education projects at BJAC, has been named one of the Engineer/Architect Impact 24... - October 11, 2008 - BJAC
Maravilla Scottsdale Exceeds Deposit Expectations by 30%
Despite the economy and typical shift in seasonal senior residents, Maravilla Scottsdale has exceeded early deposit projections by nearly 30 percent. In response to the unprecedented high demand, the community has now begun the site selection process of its Phase One residences featuring casitas... - October 11, 2008 - Maravilla Scottsdale
Raleigh Architect to Address International Expo
Frank Harmon, FAIA, principal of the award-winning Frank Harmon Architect in Raleigh, NC, will present a seminar entitled “Building Greener, Smarter, Sustainable Structures” during the Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) Expo to be held in Charlotte, NC, October 21-23 at... - October 11, 2008 - Frank Harmon Architect PA
Company Issues Urgent Letter to Henry Paulson Regarding California Housing Crisis
Renttoday.us issued an urgent letter to US Treasurer Henry Paulson asking to have the Southern California housing crisis addressed. The letter found on the company's website cites that the recent crash on Wall Street is keeping displaced homeowners in the shadow of financial crisis. - October 10, 2008 - West Coast Property Specialists, Inc
3M Scotchgard Paint Protection Film
EPD is now a 3M-authorized distributor of 3M Scotchgard Paint Protection Film. - October 10, 2008 - Energy Products Distribution
Mitch Levinson Elected to the Institute of Residential Marketing’s Board of Trustees
The National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) Institute of Residential Marketing (IRM) announced this week the election of Mitch Levinson, MIRM, CSP, MBA to the IRM Board of Trustees. Elected to the Board for a three-year term by his peers, Levinson will provide leadership and guidance on... - October 10, 2008 - mRELEVANCE, LLC
Because Timeshares Are Part of the Global Market, Sales and Resales Are on the Rise, Even with the Slowing Economy
Timeshare sales and resales are on the raise and National Vacation Sales and Services are benefiting from the increase. - October 10, 2008 - National Vacation Sales and Services
Exciting New Developments for Ground Probing Radar
As a firm on the forefront of ground probing radar (GPR) technology, industry leader Subtechnics has recently appointed Jonathan Wainwright to the team as Software Development Manager to further enhance their innovative radar data translation software, RDXPro. RDXPro was originally borne from a... - October 10, 2008 - Subtechnics Ltd
Linford Unveils New-Look Craft Division at Interbuild
Linford Group will launch its new Linford Specialists Works division, one of the UK’s largest and most comprehensive traditional crafts services, at Interbuild in October. Linford Specialist Works (LSW) will be part of the new Restoration and Conservation area at Interbuild, a new feature... - October 10, 2008 - Linford-Bridgeman