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Elizabeth Bublitz, Owner and Author of Pawfriendly Landscapes, Will be on the Career Panel for Goodwill Youth Services on Friday, September 26, 2008
Elizabeth Bublitz, owner and author of Pawfriendly Landscapes, will be on the Career Panel for Goodwill Youth Services on Friday, September 26, 2008 at George Washington High School at 655 South Monaco Parkway, Denver, CO 80224. Bublitz, the creator of a national pet friendly landscape company,... - September 26, 2008 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.
Elizabeth Bublitz, Author of Pawfriendly Landscapes, to be a Vendor at Colorado Pug Rescue on September 28, 2008 at City Park in Denver
Elizabeth Bublitz, author and creator of Pawfriendly Landscapes, to be a vendor at Colorado Pug Rescue (CPR) on September 28, 2008 at City Park in Denver. The event is free to the public from 11am - 4pm. It is at the SW corner of the park, next to Thatcher Fountain. Pawfriendly Landscapes has... - September 26, 2008 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.
Groves Park Commons, a Traditional Neighborhood Development, Receives the Outstanding Planning Award for a Green Development
The Outstanding Planning Award for a Green Development is the first green award presented by TAPA. The judging panel selected Barge Waggoner Sumner & Cannon as the recipient because, “The Groves Park Commons plan is a leader in green initiatives in Traditional Neighborhood Developments.” - September 25, 2008 - Groves Park Commons
Free Seattle Foreclosure Listings by Propertyshark.com; Real Estate Data Provider Provides Free Listings of Trustee Sales in Seattle
PropertyShark.com, the premier real estate data website, announces the general availability of free foreclosure listings for Seattle (King County) available at http://propertyshark.com/mason/seattle/Trustee's_Sales/Seattle - September 25, 2008 - PropertyShark.com
Upside Ventures Gets Record Rents for Brooklyn Lofts TV studio takes 4,000SF at $35 Per SF
Ralph Trionfo announces latest trend setting transaction. - September 25, 2008 - Upside Ventures
No Doom & Gloom for First Time Home Buyers
The first time home buyers are the most vulnerable real estate customers and the most susceptible to misinformation, gimmicks, and other questionable tactics. The reason for this is that the first time home buyers have never bought a home nor do they know the process that they need to complete in order to complete it with a minimum of problems and stress. - September 25, 2008 - Terry Iwaniw Real Estate Services
First International-Style Shopping Mall in Montenegro to Open October 1st
Colliers International the exclusive leasing agent for Delta City Podgorica. - September 25, 2008 - Colliers International Southeast Europe
Heritage Wake Forest Wins Two STARs Awards
Debbie Houston, president of Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Builder Services (www.hpwnewhomes.com), has announced that Heritage Wake Forest has won two awards at the N.C. Homebuilders Association’s annual STARS awards banquet held on Wednesday, Sept. 10 at the Westin Hotel in... - September 25, 2008 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston
Rural Economic Development Grants Transform Vacant Buildings into New Jobs
Caldwell County Economic Development Commission helps employers take advantage of state grants from the Building Reuse and Restoration Program to convert abandoned, stand-alone buildings into new facilities, bringing more jobs to Caldwell County, North Carolina. - September 25, 2008 - Caldwell Economic Development Commission
Lorraine Shirley Joins Hill & Co. Real Estate
Lorraine Shirley, a San Francisco native with more than 20 years of experience in residential real estate, recently joined Hill & Co. Real Estate. Prior to joining Hill & Co., Lorraine managed a national real estate office where she reviewed contracts, and supervised and trained other... - September 25, 2008 - Hill & Co. Real Estate
Beacon Realty Capital Closes $1.3 Million FHA 202 Transaction
Beacon Realty Capital, a commercial real estate financial services firm, arranged $1.34 million in permanent FHA 202 fixed-rate debt for an affordable apartment building located in Peoria, Illinois. Beacon arranged the high leveraged, non-recourse loan which includes a 35-year term and amortization. - September 25, 2008 - Beacon Realty Capital, Inc.
Downing-Frye Realty Agent Greg Pedrotty Enhances the MLS Search Function of His Website with IDX Broker
Custom IDX search tools help simplify the search process and increase visibility. - September 25, 2008 - IDX, Inc.
Golfers Paradise in Krakow Poland
Iberian property developer, Maexpa Group, is to unveil its Valley Golf Village resort in Krakow Poland. It is one of the biggest golf complexes in central Europe and will contain a residential complex of 24 buildings, providing up to 166 apartments - September 24, 2008 - Maexpa International
Colliers Announces New Global News Website, Colliers News
First website of its kind by global commercial real estate services provider. - September 24, 2008 - Colliers International Southeast Europe
BJAC Named to List of Top Women-Owned Businesses
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 BJAC has been named one of the top women-owned businesses in the Triangle, according to the Triangle Business Journal’s List of... - September 24, 2008 - BJAC
CRDC Sees Continued Growth Despite Effect of Lehman Brothers’ Bankruptcy on World Markets
Financial markets worldwide are struggling to recoup from losses experienced following the bankruptcy of Lehman Brothers, but CRDC reports that the investment activity related to its luxury residential estates has not faltered. - September 24, 2008 - Cerro Fresco
Coastal Communities Registers an Increase in Real Estate Sales Against All Odds
Coastal Communities' Quetzal del Mar development is selling fast, with the interest in alternative investments such as Costa Rica real estate increasing despite the international economic and real estate crisis. - September 24, 2008 - Coastal Communities
CRDC Sees Recent Additional Allocations to Costa Rican Park Systems as Boost to Real Estate Sales
Costa Rica’s Ministry of Environment and Energy will be granting the national park system an impressive US$150 million for infrastructure enhancements, likely leading to increased interest in the already booming real estate sector. - September 24, 2008 - Cerro Fresco
Custom IDX Tools Increase Efficiency and Visibility for Broker Richard Marcus’ Integrated Website
IDX Broker uses its custom IDX solution to speed up the real estate search, saving both realtors and consumers time. - September 24, 2008 - IDX, Inc.
Local Real Estate Professional Certified to Address and Encourage the Benefits of Energy Efficiency in Homes
John Abry, of REMAX North Professionals in Colchester has earned the EcoBroker Certified® designation, having successfully completed a unique and informative training program on the energy and environmental issues that affect real estate transactions. - September 24, 2008 - Remax North Professionals
Margaret Ann Coker Joins Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston
Eb Moore, CEO of Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston (www.hpw.com), has announced that Margaret Ann Coker has joined the firm as the new marketing coordinator. Coker graduated in 2008 with a bachelor of arts in communication from NCSU. Prior to joining Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston,... - September 24, 2008 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston
Free San Francisco Foreclosure Listings by PropertyShark.com - Trustee Sale Listings Available in San Francisco, Santa Clara, San Mateo, Contra Costa and Alameda
PropertyShark.com announces the general availability of free foreclosure listings for San Francisco, Santa Clara, San Mateo, Contra Costa and Alameda Counties. - September 23, 2008 - PropertyShark.com
New Rollex Flashings Speed Fiber Cement Siding Jobs
Metal products specialist Rollex Corporation has launched a line of pre-formed aluminum flashing components expressly designed to simplify and ensure the proper installation of fiber-cement siding while enhancing the appearance of the finished job. Rollex is offering the factory-fabricated,... - September 23, 2008 - Rollex Corporation
New Editor-in-Chief GIM International
Reed Business Geo (The Netherlands) is proud to announce the appointment of Drs Roosmarijn Haring as the new editor-in-chief for GIM International. The transition was made effective from the October issue of GIM International, published on 19 September. Drs Roosmarijn Haring graduated in Physical... - September 22, 2008 - Geomares Publishing
Mercantile Partners Opens the Doors on Two New Distribution Centers
Mercantile Distribution Centers 16 and 17 Mark the 26th and 27th Successful Bob Moore Construction Projects for Mercantile Partners. - September 22, 2008 - Bob Moore Construction
Foxwood Falls at Houndslake Provides New Lifestyle for Aiken, SC
New development promises carefree condominium living in an established golf community. - September 22, 2008 - Houndslake Realty
Finally...Flexible Affordable Fractional Ownership
Suite Satisfraction Leisure understands the leisure market, and has introduced a far more flexible fractional model which will substantially increase the size of the potential market. - September 21, 2008 - Suite Satisfraction Leisure Investments
Cody Martens with Service First Realty Group Simplifies the Property Search Process for His Clients with Custom IDX Search Tools
IDX Broker uses its custom IDX solution to help Martens increase efficiency and visibility, creating a more streamlined process for his clients. - September 21, 2008 - IDX, Inc.
JDavis Architects Announces New Senior Project Designer
Jeff Davis, president of JDavis Architects, PLLC (www.jdavisarchitects.com), a full-service architecture, landscape architecture and interior design firm, has announced that Pongsak Denpattanapitak, associate A.I.A., has joined the firm as senior project designer. Denpattanapitak brings 16 years of... - September 21, 2008 - J. Davis Architects, PLLC
Jenn Nowalk Named Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Sales Associate
Susan Holbrook, senior vice president and sales manager for the Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston (www.hpw.com) Falls of Neuse Road office, has announced that Jenn Nowalk has joined the firm as a sales associate. Nowalk has previous experience in new homes sales and had more than 23.8... - September 21, 2008 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston
"www.nobrokerage.in" Directly Connects Property Owners, Buyers and Eliminates Payment of Brokerage
Surf & Fish Internet Solutions a company co-headquartered in Philadelphia, US and Bangalore has recently launched nobrokerage to target property owners, buyers and tenants across the India. The websites focuses on real estate domain and directly connects Property Owners, buyers and tenants,... - September 20, 2008 - nobrokerage.in
Marc Jacobs Keeps It "Green for Spring ‘09" with Power from on Site Energy Co., Inc. During Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at the New York State Armory
On Site Energy Co., Inc. (OSEC) provided “green power” at the NYS Armory, while Marc Jacobs debuted his Spring 2009 collection during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week. As model after model walked the runway like a parade of American Girl dolls, On Site Energy Co., Inc. kept the power running with 500 kW generator rentals, so that celebrities attending could enjoy the fashion show. - September 20, 2008 - On Site Energy
Stanley Homes Pays All Buyer’s Closing Costs
Stanley Homes is offering to pay for all Closing Costs and Construction Interest normally included in the total purchase of a custom-built home. By eliminating Buyer’s Closing Costs and Construction Interest, Stanley Homes is saving the average home buyer 6% of the total purchase price – roughly $9,000 or more. - September 20, 2008 - Stanley Homes
Seamless Integration and Customization Provide Real Estate Agent Brian Hartsell with an Advantage
IDX Broker’s custom search tools and easy-to-use format assists consumers searching for rental properties in the greater Las Vegas area. - September 20, 2008 - IDX, Inc.
Costa Rica Development Corporation Moves to Open China Office Following Establishment of Intensified Trade Relations
Expecting the new solid diplomatic and trade relations between Costa Rica and The People’s Republic of China to lead to business from high-end Chinese investors, the Costa Rica Development Corporation has decided to open an office in this Asian country. - September 20, 2008 - Cerro Fresco
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Terre Haute - www.plumbingterrehaute.com, is Announcing That the Areas of Brazil and Rockville Indiana Are Also Being Serviced
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Terre Haute has long serviced Terre Haute, but wanted to announce that the company also services Brazil and Rockville Indiana. - September 20, 2008 - Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Terre Haute
Gladstone Homes’ Family-Friendly Designs Make Room for Growing and Changing Households
Today more than 15 percent of children are living in blended households, and multi-generational households – including those of more than 22 million Boomerang adults living in their parents’ homes -- are growing faster than any other housing arrangement, according to US Census data. The changing make-up of families has a big influence on home design. - September 19, 2008 - Gladstone Homes
The Ballen Group of Coldwell Banker Wardley Real Estate Adds Rental Home Division to Las Vegas Real Estate Team
The Ballen Group of Coldwell Banker Wardley Las Vegas Real Estate has added a Las Vegas Rental division to successful Real Estate business. - September 19, 2008 - Ballen Group of Coldwell Banker Wardley Real Estate
IDX Broker is the Answer to the Customized Search on Agent Michael Krotchie’s Website
The custom IDX solution helps real estate agents simplify the property search process for their clients and increase efficiency of their websites. - September 19, 2008 - IDX, Inc.
Thousands Gather for Urban Planning Conference in Hollywood
Los Angeles, CA, September 16, 2008 — The 2008 State Conference for the California Chapter of the American Planning Association (APACA) will take over Hollywood & Highland and the Renaissance Hollywood Hotel, September 21-24, 2008, with attendance expected to top 2,000 urban planning professionals from across the State. The Conference will be held over four-days and will focus on the walkability of America's 2nd largest city and the Hollywood entertainment district. - September 19, 2008 - American Planning Association California
Cash for Homes Expert SecureASale Launches Newly Revamped Website to Help Clients Beat the Credit Crunch
London-based home-buyer SecureASale has recently overhauled its website www.secureasale.co.uk to help struggling home owners get on top of their finances in these turbulent times. - September 19, 2008 - SecureASale
Architectural Model Shop Opens an East Coast Office in Buffalo's Larkin District
A growing demand for architectural services by East Coast firms leads to expansion. - September 19, 2008 - LGM East
CENTURY 21 Town & Country Now Offers RSS Feeds of New Home Listings
New Listing Alerts can now be retrieved via RSS. CENTURY 21 Town & Country now offers an RSS feed, allowing any reader to automatically subscribe to the latest properties for sale that hit the market that fit your criteria. This feed is updated daily with new listings. These feeds include the... - September 19, 2008 - CENTURY 21 Town & Country
Announcing the New Professionals to Home Modifications and Evaluations in the DC Metro Area That Specialize in Wheelchair Accessibility
Mobility Consulting and Contracting Co., Inc. has been providing wheelchair accessibility evaluations and contracting for homes, apartments, condos, work sites and public accommodations since 1988. This year Mobility Consulting and Contracting Co., Inc. is expanding to Maryland, D.C., and Virginia. They install ramps, wheelchair lifts, bathroom, bedroom and kitchen modifications, wider doorways, room additions and grab bars. - September 19, 2008 - Mobility Consulting and Contracting
Turnberry Homes Makes It Easy to Come Home with New Website
Turnberry Homes makes it easy to find the new home of your dreams online with the launch of a new website at www.TurnberryHomes.com. Nashville area homebuyers can access photos and information on available Turnberry luxury homes in Brentwood, Franklin, Nolensville and other areas served by award... - September 19, 2008 - Turnberry Homes
Carla Bonten Rentals, Inc. Offers Special Rates on Rental Properties in Southwest Florida to European Visitors
Carla Bonten, owner of Carla Bonten Realty, Inc., Carla Bonten Rentals, Inc. and Auctioneers by Carla Bonten, Inc. in Bonita Springs, Florida, announces special discounts on seasonal rental properties throughout Southwest Florida to European visitors. Dubbed the “Early Booking... - September 19, 2008 - Carla Bonten Realty
American Dream Home Lending Host the Second Annual American Dream Charity Ride to Benefit East TN Rural Homeless Shelter Serenity Pointe
2nd Annual American Dream Motorcycle Charity Ride September 27th 2008 @ 4710 Hixson Pike Hixson, TN 37343. Free Lunch @ 11:30, FBO @ 12:30, Free Dinner @ end of Ride. - September 18, 2008 - American Dream Home Lending
Ann Arbor and Saline, MI Area Real Estate: Piper Partners Announces the Sale of Rare Victorian Home
Saline, MI real estate. Victorian Davenport home a rare example of Second Empire architecture. Home to change hands for only 5th time in 150 Years - September 18, 2008 - Piper Partners
Swig Bartini & Bistro Parent Company to Trade on OTC
XRX International Entertainment Holding Group, Inc., is a Florida holding company that delivers entertainment content through its wholly-owned subsidiaries. On October 4, 2001, XRX opened it’s flagship venue operating under the name, “Swig Bartini & Bistro,” a 6,500 square foot martini bar, restaurant, and live music venue, in Weston, Florida, one of South Florida’s most affluent communities. - September 18, 2008 - XRX INTERNATIONAL ENTERTAINMENT HOLDING GROUP, INC
Patong Harbor View to Release Six Pool Side Condos for Early Registration
Patong Harbor View Company, LTD., A Phuket Real Estate Development Company located in Patong Beach, Thailand has announced it will release six additional pool side units at the project located at 42 Sirirat road in Patong Beach, Thailand on October 1st, 2008. The spokesman for Patong Harbor View... - September 18, 2008 - Patong Harbor View Co.,Ltd