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Military Personnel and Veterans Save Big on Orlando Real Estate
Military discount offers significant savings for Florida homebuyers and sellers. - December 30, 2007 - Flat Fee Realty
Backyard Ponds and Waterfalls Expected to Continue Boom for 2008
Los Angeles Water Feature Company Reports Strong Growth in Backyard Ponds for 2007. - December 29, 2007 - Pacific Outdoor Living
Accident Insurance Company, Inc. (AIC) is Approved to Write Commercial Auto Coverage in South Carolina and Mississippi
AIC has received approval from the South Carolina and Mississippi Departments of Insurance to start writing commercial auto liability and physical damage coverage on an admitted basis. This new competitively priced program targets harder to write classes of business such as; open lot used car... - December 29, 2007 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.
FEECO International’s on the Road in 2008
FEECO releases dates of shows and conferences they will be appearing at in 2008. - December 28, 2007 - FEECO International, Inc
JDavis Architects Designed Commercial Property Recognized by City of Raleigh
Jeff Davis, president of JDavis Architects, PLLC (www.jdavisarchitects.com), a full-service architecture, landscape architecture and interior design firm, has announced that the HighPark Shopping Center, located in Raleigh’s historic Five Points district, has been named a recipient of the... - December 28, 2007 - J. Davis Architects, PLLC
Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Announces FSA Get-Away Qualifiers
David Jones, president and COO of Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston (www.hpw.com), has announced the sales associates who have qualified for the 2007 Full Service Associate (FSA) Get-Away. The contest, which ran from March 2007 through October 2007, recognizes Coldwell Banker Howard Perry... - December 28, 2007 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston
Realstone Systems LLC Announces Additional Natural Stone Veneer Wall Products
Realstone Systems, an innovator in the natural stone veneer cladding and flooring market announces two new profiles to its natural stone veneer panel system. These new profiles are called Accent Stone and Mari Stone. Both products use the same natural stone veneer materials used in other popular... - December 28, 2007 - Realstone Systems LLC
Luxetile.com Announces RFB (Bid Request) Service for Contractors and Designers
Luxetile.com, "the" trade resource for stone and tile, announced today a Bid Response Service to help facilitate the bidding process for the trade by performing the research and providing the best possible pricing in the market. The RFB service, analogous to an RFP service, is free and... - December 27, 2007 - LuxeTile
BJAC Announces New Hire
Lou Jurkowski, chief executive officer of BJAC, p.a., (www.bjac.com) one of the largest woman-owned design firms in the Southeast, has announced that Tapati Bose has joined the firm as an intern architect. In this position, Bose joins the architectural staff on projects for education, healthcare... - December 27, 2007 - BJAC
Lincoln Distributors: Over 1000 New Products Online
Lincoln Distributors, the leading importer and nationwide wholesale distributor of glass and glass supplies, has expanded its website to include more than 1000 new items including a wider selection of fusing and stained glass products. Visit LincolnGlass.com (http://www.lincolnglass.com) to view these and thousands of more specialty products. - December 26, 2007 - Lincoln Distributors
Pawfriendly Landscapes Announces They Will Offer Customized Landscape Designs Nationwide
Pawfriendly Landscapes of Golden, Colorado, announces they will offer customized landscape designs nationwide. - December 25, 2007 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.
8 Safe Gift Ideas for the Active Senior in Your Life
Helpful Products That Make Your Independent Senior More Secure and Give You Peace of Mind - December 23, 2007 - Home Sweet Home Improvements
Thinking of Remodeling? 3 Reasons Why Now is the Best Time
Virginia Contractor Notice More Home Owners Turning to Remodeling Rather Than Buying New Homes and Identifies the Benefits They Gain - December 23, 2007 - Home Sweet Home Improvements
Book Signing and Lecture at Green Expo for "Pawfriendly Landscapes"
Elizabeth Bublitz, author and creator of Pawfriendly Landscapes will be lecturing at the Green Expo on January 23, 2008 in Denver and then hosting a book signing in the book store in the Colorado Convention Center. Elizabeth will be discussing how to create pet friendly yards to employees and... - December 23, 2007 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.
The Book, "Pawfriendly Landscapes - How to Share the Turf When Your Backyard Belongs to Barney" is Now Available on www.Pawfriendlylandscapes.com
The book, "Pawfriendly Landscapes - How to Share the Turf When Your Backyard Belongs to Barney" is now available on www.Pawfriendlylandscapes.com for $11.99. "Pawfriendly Landscapes" is written by Elizabeth Bublitz, the owner and creator of Pawfriendly Landscapes. - December 23, 2007 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.
Jasper Construction Corp. Joins Trump Toronto Development Team
Talon International Development Inc. is pleased to announce that Jasper Construction Corporation has joined the Trump International Hotel & Tower, Toronto development team. Jasper Construction will provide construction advisory services for Talon’s Trump Tower currently under construction... - December 23, 2007 - Trump International Hotel & Tower, Toronto
Two Big Hitters Join Colliers International Hellas
Colliers International Hellas, the international property consultants, have announced two major appointments to their team. - December 23, 2007 - Colliers International Southeast Europe
Five Star Painting, a Leading Painting Franchise System, Announces a New Franchise Opening in Orem, Utah
Five Star Painting, a leading painting franchise system, announces a new franchise opening in Orem, Utah. Five Star Painting now provides service in 41 major Markets in North America, with operations in 19 states and provinces - December 22, 2007 - Five Star Painting
Career Connection Network Launches Career Social Networks in Partnership with Fortune 500 Companies
Major corporate brands agree that the greatest recruiting need for 2008 will be reaching passive talent. Career Connection Network launches the newest social networking technology enabling companies to engage and build relationships with hard-to-reach industry talent. - December 21, 2007 - Blogging Systems Group
BJAC Hires New Project 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 BJAC has hired Jonathan Hutchinson as project architect for the Charlotte office. As project architect, Hutchinson will be responsible... - December 21, 2007 - BJAC
Jennifer Proulx Earns Accredited Buyer Representative Designation
Bill Guy, vice president and managing partner of the Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston (www.hpw.com) Crabtree Valley office, has announced that sales agent Jennifer Proulx has earned the Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR®) designation from the Real Estate Buyer's Agent Council (REBAC)... - December 21, 2007 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston
New Mentoring Program for Real Estate Agents Received Well
B Square Real Estate International – According to Brian Ortiz owner and broker of B Square Real Estate, early release of the new “Best Agents, Best Service Training & Mentoring program” has been a big hit. Agents within the Original/Main office of B Square Real Estate are clamoring to sign up, along with agents from two satellite offices in Albuquerque, NM. - December 21, 2007 - B Square Real Estate
Book Signing of, "Pawfriendly Landscapes, How to Share the Turf When Your Backyard Belongs to Barney" at Echter's Nursery on April 13, 2008
Elizabeth Bublitz, author of, "Pawfriendly Landscapes - How to Share the Turf When Your Backyard Belongs to Barney" will be a guest speaker at Echter's Nursery Open House in Arvada, Colorado on April 13, 2008. - December 21, 2007 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.
Missy Caulk of RE/MAX Platinum-Ann Arbor, Unveils New Weblog
Realtor® Missy Caulk of Missy Caulk and Team has successfully unveiled a new weblog, www.annarborrealestatetalk.com. This Weblog offers Ann Arbor area home buyers and sellers the opportunity to engage in conversation with Ms. Caulk, an Ann Arbor, Michigan Real Estate Professional. - December 21, 2007 - Missy Caulk of RE/MAX Platinum-Ann Arbor
Elizabeth Bublitz, Author of, "Pawfriendly Landscapes, How to Share the Turf When the Backyard Belongs to Barney" Will be Speaking at Fort Collins Nursery on January 26
Elizabeth Bublitz, author and owner of "Pawfriendly Landscapes," has been invited to lecture at Fort Collins Nursery on January 26, 2008 at 1pm. She will will be discussing how to create pet friendly yards. It is a two hour lecture with a book signing at the end. Her recent book, which... - December 21, 2007 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.
Renovations Completed at the Heritage Clubhouse in Heritage Wake Forest
Andy Ammons, president of Ammons Development Group and owner of the Heritage Club, has announced that renovations have been completed at The Heritage Clubhouse. The Heritage Club is a semi-private golf club open to the public; located in the Heritage Wake Forest neighborhood. The redesign was... - December 20, 2007 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston
Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC Wins Triangle Business Journal’s Fast 50 Award
Rich Van Tassel, president of Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC, has announced that the company has received the Triangle Business Journal’s 2007 Fast 50 Award. The Fast 50 Award recognizes the fastest-growing privately-held companies in the Triangle. The survey, evaluated by... - December 20, 2007 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Tower West Expands and Renews L-3 Communications Corporation
Stonewater Partners announced today that it has completed a lease extension and renewal with L-3 Communications Corporation at Tower West located at 6100 Bandera Road in San Antonio, Texas. L-3 expanded by 8,603 square feet and extended its term on the entire 25,000 square feet lease through 2012... - December 20, 2007 - Stonewater Partners, Inc.
Naukri.com Introduces an International Jobs Section on Its Website
Over 9000 International Jobs for various positions, industries and functional areas are available only on Naukri.com - December 20, 2007 - 99acres.com
ITRA to Assist Women's Enterprise Development Center Graduates with Real Estate Issues
The International Tenant Representative Alliance (ITRA) announced today that Ambar Realty Group, its White Plains , New York member firm, will assist graduates of the Women's Enterprise Development Center, Inc. (WEDC) throughout 2008. ITRA, with real estate brokerage representation in over 68... - December 20, 2007 - ITRA
Carla Bonten, Owner of Carla Bonten Realty, Inc., Carla Bonten Rentals, Inc. and Auctioneers by Carla Bonten, Inc. Appointed to Children's Home Society Board
Carla Bonten is proud to announce her appointment as a Division Board Member for the Children’s Home Society of Florida. The Children's Home Society of Florida is a statewide leader in solutions for at-risk children and struggling families. - December 20, 2007 - Carla Bonten Realty
Could It Happen to You? Hub Plumbing & Mechanical Warns: "Don’t Burst Your Pipes"
Cracked basement windows are big culprits that are often overlooked, letting freezing cold air into the basement. Hub Plumbing and Mechanical’s CEO John Wood outlines some well-timed tips to keep your pipes from bursting this winter, along with some simple remedies if you do end up with a frozen pipe. - December 20, 2007 - Hub Plumbing & Mechanical
Five Star Painting, a Leading Painting Franchise System, Announces a New Franchise Opening in Westchester, New York
Five Star Painting, a leading painting franchise system, announces a new franchise opening in Westchester, New York. Five Star Painting now provides service in 40 major Markets in North America, with operations in 19 states and provinces - December 20, 2007 - Five Star Painting
First Book of Egyptian Real Estate and Property Market Published Today
The first book to be written on the Egyptian property market, ‘Propertastic’s Complete Guide to Hurghada Property and Egypt’s Red Sea Riviera Real Estate’, has today been released by MX Publishing and is available for purchase from Amazon. - December 20, 2007 - Propertastic!
Real Estate Agent Secrets Revealed
Stephanie Ahlberg with Hill & Co. selected by Aspatore Books as an author in new authoritative book, California Real Estate Client Strategies: Industry Leaders on Understanding the Market and Best Practices for Success (Inside the Minds). - December 19, 2007 - Hill & Co. Real Estate
Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Giving Away 1,000 Turkeys This Season
Don Walston, founder and executive chairman of Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston (www.hpw.com), has announced that the HPW Foundation, is sponsoring a give away of 1,000 turkeys. The HPW Foundation, which was founded by Don Walston, is donating 1,000 turkeys to 1,000 families in need for the... - December 19, 2007 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston
Firstfloor K-12 Solutions Releases White Paper Titled “Some Children Are Still Left Behind”
Robbie Ferris, president and CEO of Firstfloor K-12 Solutions, LLC (www.firstfloor.biz) and SFL+a Architects (www.sfla.biz), has announced the firm’s formal release of a white paper addressing the local, regional and nationwide need for sustainable, adaptable and cost-effective public school... - December 19, 2007 - SFL + A Architects
Biggest Ever Annual Increase in New Office Space in Belgrade in 2007
140,000 m2 of new office space in the Serb capital in 2007, according to new Colliers research. - December 19, 2007 - Colliers International Southeast Europe
Five Star Painting Announces a New Franchise Opening in Austin, Texas
Five Star Painting, a leading painting franchise system, announces a new franchise opening in Austin, Texas. Five Star Painting now provides service in 39 major Markets in North America, with operations in 19 states and provinces - December 19, 2007 - Five Star Painting
Kitchen Tune-Up Bath Remodeling Franchise Ranks First in Category for the Eighteenth Year
For the eighteenth year, Kitchen Tune-Up franchise system has been ranked first in their industry for 2008 by Entrepreneur Magazine. - December 19, 2007 - Kitchen Tune-Up
Ransom Enterprizes, LLC Expands Foreclosure Consulting Training as Christmas Gift
Foreclosure consulting training program available as Christmas gift for a limited time only. - December 19, 2007 - Ransom Enterprizes, LLC
Carla Bonten Realty, Inc. Welcomes European Shoppers to Paradise in Southwest Florida
Sunny Southwest Florida is quickly becoming a favorite destination as a shopper’s paradise that has something for everyone. Many retailers have seen an increase in the number of European customers in their shops eager to take advantage of the currently weaker dollar. “Southwest Florida is also a great place for a vacation or second home,” says Carla Bonten, owner of Carla Bonten Rentals, Inc. and Carla Bonten Realty, Inc. in Bonita Springs, Florida. - December 18, 2007 - Carla Bonten Realty
JDavis Announces New Intern Architect
Jeff Davis, president of JDavis Architects, PLLC, a full-service architecture, landscape architecture and interior design firm, has announced that Casey Coppola has joined the firm as an intern architect for its Philadelphia studio. In this position, he will be responsible for drafting and creating... - December 18, 2007 - J. Davis Architects, PLLC
Lorraine Anderson Joins BJAC, P.A.
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 hired Lorraine Anderson as computer aided drafting (CAD) manager, first-tier IT support and draftsman. In her new position,... - December 17, 2007 - BJAC
Elizabeth Bublitz, Author and Creator of Pawfriendly Landscapes, Volunteers for "All Creatures Pet Agency" as Santa's Helper at Petsmart in Littleton, Colorado
Elizabeth Bublitz, author and creator of Pawfriendly Landscapes, volunteers for "Every Creature Counts" animal rescue as Santa's helper at Petsmart in Littleton, Colorado on December 16, 2007 from 11:00am until 4:00pm. - December 16, 2007 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.
Pondless Waterfalls Becoming an Alternative to Backyard Waterfalls
Pondless Waterfalls Take Up Less Space, Cost Less & Are Lower Maintenance Than Full Ponds - December 16, 2007 - Pacific Outdoor Living
Center City Church Commissions "Green" Architect Frank Harmon for New Master Plan
First Presbyterian Church has hired an award-winning designer to bring visual unity and sustainability to its historic urban campus. - December 16, 2007 - Frank Harmon Architect PA
Landmark Athens Office Building Completed and Ready for Leasing
Colliers Hellas to lease new Spanos S.A. building on Syngrou & Amphitheas Avenue junction. - December 16, 2007 - Colliers International Southeast Europe
The Wait is Over - Rare Colorado Mountain Land Comes Up for Sale
Exclusive Colorado mountain lands have come up for sale in a coup for vacationers, investors, anglers and recreation enthusiasts. - December 15, 2007 - The Colorado Mountain Land
Cory Fritzler Discusses the Benefits of Lease Options and Seller Financing
Cory Fritzler, experienced real estate investor and entrepreneur, currently owns and manages over 50 properties in several different states. Despite the current downtrend in real estate prices and sales, Cory still has been able to take advantage of market conditions through seller financing and... - December 15, 2007 - Cory Fritzler