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Julie LaTerra Homes Launches a “Realtor Girl’s Night Out”
Julie LaTerra Homes launched a series of presentations and interactive seminars designed to assist the Charlotte Realtors in growing their business as they learn how they can educate consumers on the most up-to-date trends in custom homebuilding. - May 30, 2008 - Julie LaTerra Homes
Christopher D. Coleman Invited to Share His Inspirational Story with Future Farmers of America
Coleman travels to Hardinsburg, Kentucky, to talk with young people about overcoming obstacles and setting a course for leadership success. - May 30, 2008 - Unlimited Leadership
Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Names Joey Robbins Division I Manager of the Year
Eb Moore, CEO of Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston (www.hpw.com), has announced that Joey Robbins, vice president and managing broker of the firm’s Cary Parkway office, has received the Division I Manager of the Year Award. The award was presented at the 34th Annual Coldwell Banker... - May 30, 2008 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston
Economic Slowdown Good News for Small Businesses Claims UK Business Expert
Despite rising fuel price, a credit crunch and predicted economic downturn UK business expert, Stefan Drew, is claiming this could be the best year ever for many small businesses. - May 30, 2008 - Stefan Drew Associates
Assist-2-Sell Applauds Efforts of U.S. Department of Justice on Behalf of Real Estate Consumers
Assist-2-Sell comments on this week's settlement between the National Association of Realtors and the U.S. Department of Justice regarding an anti-trust complaint that was originally filed against NAR in 2003. - May 29, 2008 - Assist-2-Sell
Eleanor Mowery Sheets Lists Turtle Creek Estate
Eleanor Mowery Sheets and Associates lists a gated estate on Turtle Creek Drive in Dallas, TX. - May 29, 2008 - Eleanor Mowery Sheets and Associates
Connect Realty.com, Inc., Headquartered in the Woodlands, Texas Today Announced the Appointment of Randy L. Almaguer to the New Position of Chief Operating Officer
Connect Realty.com, Inc., headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas today announced the appointment of Randy L. Almaguer to the new position of Chief Operating Officer. This announcement comes just months after the appointment of David M. Boatner as the companies President & CEO. “He is an... - May 29, 2008 - Connect Realty.com, Inc.
ConnectRealty.com, Announced That Its Board of Directors Has Named David M. Boatner to Serve as the Company's Chief Executive Officer and President
ConnectRealty.com, Inc., headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas announced that its board of directors has named David M. Boatner to serve as the company's Chief Executive Officer and President. David Boatner has over 25 years of executive leadership, sales & marketing, technology and real... - May 29, 2008 - Connect Realty.com, Inc.
R. Baker and Son All Industrial Services Celebrates 73 Years in Business
R. Baker & Son All Industrial Services, an expert dismantlement, demolition, plant relocation and decommissioning contractor, recently celebrated their 73rd year in business. In 1932 the company founder, Robert Baker, started the company with a Brockway truck and worked out of the old prospect... - May 29, 2008 - R. Baker and Son All Industrial Services
Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Builder Services Representative Wins MAME Award
Debbie Houston, president of Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Builder Services (www.hpwnewhomes.com), has announced that builder representative Ashley Wilson was awarded a Major Achievement in Marketing and Excellence (MAME) Award for Silver Top Producer. Wilson had more than $29 million in... - May 29, 2008 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston
A Journey Into Color Trends for 2008
Julie LaTerra Homes, with her “Made From Scratch” ™ approach, launched another very successful event for consumers with her monthly “Girl’s Night Out.” Women had fun and relaxed as they enjoyed various wines, cheese, fresh fruit and hot Hor d’oeuvres and participated in an interactive seminar presented by a Julie LaTerra Homes Interior Designer. This was an inspiring journey into color, fabrics and design as they explored Pantone's 2008 Color Trends. - May 29, 2008 - Julie LaTerra Homes
Universal Wrecking Corp Awarded Second Phase of Large Demolition Project
Universal Wrecking Corp., a premier demolition, scrap metal recycling and wrecking contractor that operates on a nationwide basis, was recently awarded the next phase of the demolition of a large manufacturing and warehousing facility in Pennsylvania. - May 29, 2008 - Universal Wrecking Corp
Commercial Interior Resources, LLC Launches QuickShip Office Furniture Program
Commercial Interior Resources, LLC adds a QuickShip Office Furniture option for maximum of 2 week turnaround for design, order, delivery, and installation. Commercial Interior Resources is an Office Furniture USA dealer for Wilmington, NC and surrounding areas. - May 29, 2008 - Commercial Interior Resources LLC
Siam Real Estate Scoops Highly Prestigious Property Award
The results of the CNBC Asia Pacific Property Awards 2008 have just been revealed and Siam Real Estate is delighted to announce that it has won an award in the category of Asia Pacific Best gent Website. The award will be presented at a glittering gala dinner to be held at the Marina Mandarin in Singapore on 20th July. - May 28, 2008 - Siam Real Estate
Premium Home Upgrades Offered Through New Home Improvement Center
The Basement Doctor offers interior design, basement finishing and home improvements in a new retail Center in central Ohio. - May 25, 2008 - The Basement Doctor
Shahla Rezvani Named Top Real Estate Associate in Southern Region
Eb Moore, CEO of Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston (www.hpw.com), has announced that Shahla Rezvani of Chapel Hill was named the number ten Coldwell Banker associate in the Southern region by volume at the 2008 Coldwell Banker International Business Conference in Orlando, Fla. at the Gaylord... - May 25, 2008 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston
MERJ Commercial Property Agents Announces Recent Letting of London WC1 Commercial Office Space to Energy Market Consultants Ltd.
MERJS, a leading London commercial property agency, announces the successful letting of a 3rd floor rear office suite at 150 Southampton Row, WC1 on behalf of Pearl & Coutts Ltd. - May 25, 2008 - Merjs Charted Surveyors
Certified Residential Specialist Designation Awarded to Joe Cline
Joe Cline of Affinity Properties Earns CRS Designation to Better Serve His Clients. - May 25, 2008 - Affinity Properties
Free Real-Estate Service Encourages Home Owners to Save Thousands When They List Their Home for Sale
With real-estate uncertainties plunging, many homeowners are looking to sell their homes at fair prices without having to pay excessive fees, such as an agent commissions. Agents can be very expensive, and sometimes closing the deal means getting just as much as your agent... - May 24, 2008 - homes-for-sale-by-owner.info
College Pro Painters Charity Work
Student painters from College Pro team up with Sherwin Williams to paint the homes of four Madison families who otherwise could not have afforded to have their homes painted. For one couple, the Coopers, the College Pro student painters will be donating over 180 hours of work. - May 24, 2008 - College Pro Painters
JDavis Architects Sponsors Raleigh Chamber of Commerce Conference
Jeff Davis, president of JDavis Architects, PLLC, (www.jdavisarchitects.com) a full-service architecture, landscape architecture and interior design firm, has announced that the firm sponsored the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce’s 2008 Community Success Forum “Our Water, Our... - May 24, 2008 - J. Davis Architects, PLLC
New Vision Takes Shape: Setzer Design Premiers 70 Meter / 230' Mega-Yacht
Setzer Design Group has announced the premier of “S-70,” one of 16 futuristic designs from 30 to 80 meters to be introduced this summer as the award-winning superyacht design studio completely rewrites its own successful play book. This new flagship design, a 70-meter, plumb bow... - May 24, 2008 - Setzer Design Group
Studio A Reinvents "5 College Way" for College of Charleston
Charleston, SC, architect helps school reclaim historic building for new purpose. - May 24, 2008 - Studio A Architecture, Inc.
3 Exclusive Builders from Fountains at Golf Park Win Top Honors in Marion County Florida Parade of Homes
“Best Of Category” Awarded to Demetri Homes, A.L. Milton Construction and Nadeau Construction. - May 24, 2008 - Fountains at Golf Park, Ocala, Florida
Susan Kirby of East Tennessee Luxury Properties Attends Institute of Luxury Home Marketing Training
Susan Kirby with East Tennessee Luxury Properties in Maryville, TN recently completed a luxury home training course offered by the Realtor Association of Miami Beach. - May 24, 2008 - East Tennessee Luxury Properties
Preservation Homes to Build Homes for Heritage Glen
Debbie Houston, president of Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Builder Services (www.hpwnewhomes.com), has announced that Preservation Homes will construct new homes for the Heritage Glen community in Wake Forest. Preservation Homes will be building single family, cottage-style homes priced... - May 24, 2008 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston
Multi Room Audio Goes Green
Nuvo Essentia - the World’s first energy star multi room audio system comes to Thailand. - May 24, 2008 - H3 Digital
Colliers International Officially Launches Its Albania Office Today
Colliers International, the biggest international property consultancy in Southeast Europe, is holding the official launch party for its Albania office today. Leading figures from public life are expected to attend. The event is taking place at the Millennium Cinema in Tirana at 1900 and all media... - May 24, 2008 - Colliers International Southeast Europe
Applewood Acres Gardening & Landscaping is Sowing the Seeds for Positive Aging
Applewood Acres Gardening & Landscaping (Applewood Acres) based in Mississauga, announced a new special service offering to seniors and family members with seniors living in the Mississauga-Etobicoke corridor of western Toronto. Applewood Acres is offering customized home care gardening and... - May 23, 2008 - Applewood Acres Gardening & Landscaping
VacationHouse Destinations Wins Excellence Award in Hotel and Lodging
VacationHouse Destinations, the first truly affordable destination club, today announced it was honored by the International Academy of the Visual Arts, with a 2008 Excellence Award in the Interactive Hotel and Lodging Category. With over 9,000 entries from across the US and around the world, the... - May 23, 2008 - VacationHouse Destinations
Pangaea Holds Annual General Meeting and Announces Construction is Underway at Its Housing Developments in Kenya and Zambia
Pangaea Development Holdings Limited held its second Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, 20 May at the Gaborone Sun Hotel in Botswana. During the meeting, Mr. Barry Newton, Pangaea’s Chairman, announced that house construction and sales were underway at its major housing estate developments in both Kenya and Zambia. Pangaea is a Pan-African regional property investment and development company that focuses on investments in the development of affordable housing estates in selected African markets. - May 23, 2008 - Pangaea Partners, Ltd.
Cape Verde - a Booming Property Market
These once little known archipelago comprising of nine inhabited islands and one uninhabited island is now widely believed to be on the brink of an economic boom. Heavy investment in tourism and increased foreign investment in property and infrastructure create a perfect environment for fantastic... - May 23, 2008 - Property Zone Direct
BJAC Receives Pinnacle Business Award for Steady Growth and Profitability
Lou Jurkowski, founder and chief executive officer of BJAC pa (www.bjac.com), one of the largest woman-owned architectural design firms in the Southeast, has announced that the firm has received the 2008 Pinnacle Award for Steady Growth and Profitability, presented by the Greater Raleigh Chamber of... - May 23, 2008 - BJAC
Unique Solution for Sellers in a Slow Real Estate Market
When Shawn and Molly's home hadn't sold after six months on the market with a Realtor, they decided to drop the price and sell it by owner. They used the free services of BigBrick.com and sold their home 4 days later. - May 23, 2008 - BigBrick.com
Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Hosts Golf Event
Joey Robbins, vice president and managing broker for the Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston (www.hpw.com) Cary Parkway office, has announced that the Cary Parkway office is hosting a $100,000 Hole-In-One Shootout on Saturday, June 21 at Knights Play Golf Center located at 2512 Ten Ten Road in... - May 23, 2008 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston
KEO Achieves First LEED Certified Design in Kuwait
Sabah Al Ahmad International Financial Center sets new benchmark for Sustainability in the region. - May 22, 2008 - KEO International Consultants
Illinois Mortgage Rates Blog Offers Information for Chicago Area Home Buyers
Illinois Mortgage Rates and News blog offers up to date information on mortgages and real estate in the Chicago area. Having credible information upfront takes the mystery out of the mortgage process so home buyers can make better informed decisions. - May 22, 2008 - Peter Thompson - Professional Mortgage Partners
Hamilton, N.J., Assist-2-Sell Office Experiencing Unprecedented Growth
Since implementing several new marketing programs and back office systems earlier this year, the Hamilton, N.J., Assist-2-Sell office has experienced tremendous growth. - May 22, 2008 - Assist-2-Sell
JumboLoans.tv Brokering Billions in International Construction Loans
JumboLoans.tv expands world wide to cater to Dubai Construction Loans, India Construction Loans while also staying its course to fund Costa Rica Construction Loans, Panama Construction Loans, Mexico Construction Loans, and Belize Construction Loans. - May 22, 2008 - JumboLoans.tv
Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Builder Services Representative Wins Lifetime Achievement Award
Debbie Houston, president of Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Builder Services (www.hpwnewhomes.com), has announced that builder representative Mary Ellen Heathcote has been awarded the Home Builders Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award. Heathcote has more than 30 years in the... - May 22, 2008 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston
Equity Trust Company Introduces New, Advanced Web Site
Equity Trust Company, the leader in self-directed IRAs and 401(k) retirement plans, has launched an enhanced and redesigned Web site (www.trustetc.com.) - May 22, 2008 - Equity Trust Company
Hailo LLC Welcomes New Mechanical Engineer
Hailo LLC, a Long Island, NY based aluminum ladder manufacturer in Holbrook, has hired Ralph Weinmuller as their new Mechanical Engineer. - May 22, 2008 - Hailo LLC
DAVACO’S Rick Davis Named to SPECS Board CEO Lends Expertise to Plan for Annual Retail Conference
DAVACO, Inc., the national leading provider of retail services, announced today that Rick Davis, CEO of DAVACO, was recently named to the 2009 SPECS Advisory Board. SPECS, which stands for store planning, equipment and construction services, is an annual retail industry conference that is owned and... - May 22, 2008 - DAVACO, Inc.
DAVACO Offers Implementation of "Green" Programs to Retailers as Seen in the Wall Street Journal’s "Building Green" Special Section
DAVACO, Inc., the national leading provider of retail services, was recently featured in the Wall Street Journal’s special section on “Building Green” in the May 14, 2008 edition of the nationally distributed newspaper. DAVACO, which specializes in the quality management and... - May 22, 2008 - DAVACO, Inc.
Farm Bureau Insurance Safety Alert: Hurricane Preparedness
Hurricane Preparedness Week is May 25 through May 31, 2008. Use these tips to help keep yourself and your property safe. - May 21, 2008 - Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance
Hailo LLC Accepts Finalist New York State Foreign Investment Award
NY based aluminum ladder manufacturer is finalist for NY State Foreign Investment Award. - May 21, 2008 - Hailo LLC
JDavis Architects’ Design Named Best New Retail Development
Jeff Davis, president of JDavis Architects, PLLC (www.jdavisarchitects.com), a full-service architecture, landscape architecture and interior design firm, has announced that HighPark Village was named the Best New Retail Development at the Triangle Commercial Real Estate Women (TCREW) 2008 Champion... - May 21, 2008 - J. Davis Architects, PLLC
Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Renaissance Center at Southpoint Office Hosts Open House and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Eb Moore, CEO of Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston (www.hpw.com), has announced that the firm hosted an open house and a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Renaissance Center at Southpoint office located at 7011 Fayetteville Road, Suite 200, on May 20. Local dignitaries were present for the... - May 21, 2008 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston
Own Your Piece of the Goldeneye Legacy Through PURE International
Own Your Piece of the Goldeneye Legacy. PURE International Exclusive Agents for Luxurious Goldeneye Resort. Leading overseas luxury specialist PURE International is offering purchasers the exclusive chance to own one of a handful of properties at Goldeneye, one of the most sought after retreats... - May 21, 2008 - PURE International
Commercial Office Space in Hatton Garden ECc1 Successfully Let by Commercial Property Agency MERJS
Acting on behalf of a private individual, MERJS have recently let a self-contained office suite in the landmark Hatton Garden Centre building to Acturis Ltd. - May 21, 2008 - Merjs Charted Surveyors