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Short Sale Service Responds to California Mortgage Crisis
The nation’s leading mortgage debt negotiation firm, The Short Sale Service, Inc., will offer a workshop in Los Angeles to address the Mortgage Crisis in California November 12 through the 14th. Last month, California had one foreclosure filing for every 224 households. In all, the state reported the most foreclosure filings of any single state with 57,875, up 48 percent from July and an increase of more than 300 percent from August 2006 according to Irvine, California-based RealtyTrac Inc. - November 01, 2007 - The Short Sale Service, Inc.
Nikki Hirsch Joins Architectura as Director of Marketing and Communication
Nikki Hirsch, marketing specialist and entertainment executive, has joined the Edgewater, NJ-based architectural design firm, Architectura, as Director of Marketing and Communication. - October 31, 2007 - Architectura
Old Fields Sweeps Burlington-Alamance Homebuilders Association 2007 Parade of Homes
Hal Byrd, co-president of Union Ridge Development, Inc., has announced that the Old Fields residential community swept the Burlington-Alamance Homebuilders Association 2007 Parade of Homes with 16 awards. Six builders of the Old Fields community were represented in the awards, including Biltmore... - October 31, 2007 - Old Fields
Bryant-Phillips Associates Inks Deal with Whitley Memorial United Methodist Church After Severe Fire Damage
Wesley Phillips, president of Bryant-Phillips Associates, Inc., a Licensed General Contractor specializing in fire, water, and smoke damage restoration, has announced that the company has been contracted to provide fire damage restoration services for Whitley Memorial United Methodist Church in... - October 31, 2007 - Bryant-Phillips Associates, Inc.
BJAC Awarded Citation By American School & University
Lou Jurkowski, chief executive officer of BJAC, P.A., one of the largest woman-owned architectural design firms in the Southeast, has announced that BJAC has been awarded the Bronze Citation in the American School & University (AS&U) Magazine’s 17th Annual Educational Interiors... - October 31, 2007 - BJAC
Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Agents Recognized with Best in the Business Award
Wes Snead, sales manager for Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston East Wake office, has announced that real estate agents Red Kahlek and Katherine Peterson have received the national 2007 Best in the Business award from Quality Service Certified, Inc. (QSC). QSC is the premier advocate of... - October 31, 2007 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston
New Comprehensive Online Source for Haymarket Real Estate
The most comprehensive source for Haymarket, Bristow and Gainesville real estate Information in Virginia including Real Estate Listings, free MLS Access, and free home evaluation is now available at www.SearchHaymarket.com. - October 31, 2007 - Adam Davis
New Information Website for Fairfax County Real Estate
The most comprehensive source for Fairfax County Virginia real estate information including Real Estate Listings, MLS Access, and free home evaluation is now available at www.FairfaxCountyHomesOnline.com - October 31, 2007 - Jack Ziegelmayer
Costa Rica New Home Project Near San Mateo Now Available
A new home project in Costa Rica is now offering one-acre lots for sale with ocean views and a piece of the teak forest on site as additional incentive. - October 31, 2007 - CR-Home Real Estate Company
Innovative "Woman Centric" Homes Help Builders Thrive
Utilizing unique woman-centric floor plans, specialized customer service training, evocative signage, website design and other focused woman-centric techniques researched and developed by Design Basics, nearly 70 homebuilders in 27 states have become Woman-Centric Matters licensees since the program’s inception in 2006. And as their competitors are feeling the effects of the historic housing bust, Woman-Centric builders have success stories to report. - October 31, 2007 - Design Basics
SFL + a Architects and FirstFloor K-12 Solutions to Attend 2007 NCSBA Conference
Robbie Ferris, president and CEO of SFL + a Architects and Firstfloor K-12 Solutions, LLC, has announced that the firms will attend the 2007 North Carolina School Boards Association (NCSBA) Annual Conference from Monday, Nov. 5 through Wednesday Nov. 7 at the Sheraton Hotel at 3121 High Point Road... - October 30, 2007 - SFL + A Architects
Heritage Wake Forest Honored at 42nd Annual Parade of Homes Awards Gala
Kim Agnolutto, director of marketing for Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Builder Services, has announced that Heritage Wake Forest was honored by the Home Builders Association of Raleigh-Wake County at the 42nd Annual Parade of Homes Award Gala on Oct. 9 at Meymandi Concert Hall in the... - October 30, 2007 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston
Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC Named Small Business of the Year
Rich Van Tassel, president of Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC, a professional builder of fine homes throughout Raleigh, Holly Springs, Fuquay-Varina, Wake Forest, Cary and Chapel Hill, has announced that the company has been named the 2007 Small Business of the Year by the Apex Chamber of Commerce... - October 29, 2007 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
SEPI Engineering Named to Women-Owned Businesses List
Sepideh Asefnia, president of SEPI Engineering Group, a firm which provides civil engineering and planning services to private and public sector clients across the Southeast, has announced that SEPI Engineering has been named one of the top women-owned businesses in the Triangle, according to the... - October 29, 2007 - SEPI Engineering Group
Georgian Landscape Design Named Best of Gwinnett 2007
Gwinnett Magazine announced Georgian Landscape Design as best landscaping firm for Best of Gwinnett 2007. - October 28, 2007 - Georgian Landscape Design
Fidelity Bank Delivers Financial Education to Crosswinds Youth
New Program Makes Financial Education Fun - October 28, 2007 - Fidelity Bank of Florida, N.A.
CCIM Institute gives Dallas Real Estate Broker Alex Johnson, CCIM an Award of Excellence
Dallas Real Estate Broker Alex Johnson, CCIM, given award through 2007 Leadership Development Academy held by CCIM Institute. Earned Susan J. Groeneveld Award of Excellence After Completing Training Program. - October 27, 2007 - Laurex Realty Advisors
Farm Bureau Insurance Safety Alert: Have a Safe Halloween
Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance provides the public with important information and tips throughout the year to aid in safety and health. This alert provides tips on Halloween safety. - October 27, 2007 - Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance
Leading Provider of Social Networking & Blogging Technology, Blogging Systems Group, Announces the Newest Client Leveraging its Updated Version of Community Publisher™
Blogging Systems’ Community Publisher 2™ is a social networking tool for entrepreneurs looking to create a new online business - October 27, 2007 - Blogging Systems Group
A Real Alternative to Property Repossession
Bournemouth based property company, A Swift Sale is offering a solution to people facing repossession. The service offers to buy property quickly and deal with all negotiations and proceedings with mortgage lenders and courts to prevent repossession. The sale of the property allows the owner to... - October 27, 2007 - A Swift Sale
Successful Alternatives to Sell Homes Despite Housing Slump
Companies like Creekview Realty are Revolutionizing the Real Estate Industry - October 27, 2007 - Creekview Realty
Quick Move Now Relocates to New Premises in Wootton Bassett, Wilts
Quick Move Now, the leading property buying company, has moved offices from the High Street, Wootton Bassett, Wilts to Unit 15, Interface Business Park, Bicknoll Lane, Wootton Bassett, Wilts SN4 8SY. The move is to larger premises than the High Street, and Quick Move Now has joined such companies... - October 27, 2007 - Quickmove now
BuildingSearch.com Announces the Completion of a New Comprehensive Commercial Real Estate Portal for California
BuildingSearch.com, Inc. announced today the launch of its new commercial real estate search website for most California markets. The company has compiled a comprehensive database of 30,000 available commercial property listings routinely updated from Sacramento to San Diego. Every property type is researched, and its low cost subscription service is available on demand or through a monthly subscription. - October 26, 2007 - BuildingSearch.com
JDavis Architects Announces New Hire for Philadelphia Studio
Jeff Davis, president of JDavis Architects, PLLC, a full-service architecture, landscape architecture and interior design firm, has announced that Michael P. Hanson has joined the firm as a project manager. In this position, he will be responsible for the design, layout, documentation and... - October 26, 2007 - J. Davis Architects, PLLC
Old Fields Launches New Web Site
Dave Wilkinson, co-president of Union Ridge Development, Inc., has announced that the firm has launched a redesigned Web site at www.old-fields.com. The new layout, designed by Raleigh-based ClickCulture, is more user friendly and provides potential buyers with access to company news, a photo... - October 26, 2007 - Old Fields
Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Announces New Hire
Wes Snead, sales manager for Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston, has announced that Cindy Faulkner has joined the East Wake office as sales associate. Faulkner has previous experience in public accounting, as well as with local government in finance and auditing. She earned her... - October 26, 2007 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston
California Waterscapes Holds One Day Class on How to Build a Pond
Class Teaches Homeowners or Landscape Contractors How to Build Backyard Waterfalls - October 25, 2007 - Pacific Outdoor Living
Bob Moore Construction Receives Safety Awards from Tilt-Up Concrete Association
Bob Moore Construction has received the Certificate of Recognition and Zero Lost Time Accident Achievement Award from the Tilt-up Concrete Association (TCA). These awards follow Bob Moore Construction’s selection as an OSHA Local Partner earlier in 2007; Bob Moore Construction is only the fifth general contractor in all of North Texas to be invited into this program. - October 25, 2007 - Bob Moore Construction
Anette Nordvall Earns Accredited Buyer Representative Designation
Susan Holbrook, senior vice president and sales manager for the Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Falls of Neuse Road office, has announced that Anette Nordvall has earned the Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR®) designation from the Real Estate Buyer's Agent Council (REBAC) of the... - October 24, 2007 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston
Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC Announces New Homes For Holly Pointe
Rich Van Tassel, president of Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC, has announced that the company has started new construction for Holly Pointe, a single-family home community development in Holly Springs, N.C. Located in one of the fastest growing areas in North Carolina and currently offering more... - October 24, 2007 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Hank Burns Joins BJAC as Intern Architect
Lou Jurkowski, chief executive officer of BJAC, P.A., one of the largest woman-owned architectural design firms in the Southeast, has announced that BJAC has hired Hank Burns as an intern architect. Burns received his bachelors of arts in architecture from Clemson University in 2004 and his... - October 24, 2007 - BJAC
Wildfire Insurance Expert Speaks on SoCal Property Protection
Los Angeles’ Top Rating Morning Show, “The Bill Handel Show” welcomed Gary Shepard, President of Shepard Insurance Agency, this morning to discuss how the ongoing wildfires will affect all homeowners in California. An audio recording of this interview is available at... - October 24, 2007 - Shepard Insurance Agency
Beacon Realty Capital Closes More Than $35 Million in Self-Storage Loan Transactions in Third Quarter of 2007
Despite capital market volatility, Beacon Realty Capital, a commercial real estate financial services firm with a specialized self-storage lending group, announced it closed $35.9 million in 12 separate self-storage property transactions in the third quarter of 2007. Beacon completed these... - October 24, 2007 - Beacon Realty Capital, Inc.
Abelard Construction Company and National Storm Management, Inc. Discontinue Merger Discussions
Companies reach mutual agreement to pursue different paths. - October 24, 2007 - Abelard Construction
Kitchen and Bath Remodeler Opens Flagship Showroom as Research & Development Prototype
Kitchen Tune-Up announces the grand opening of their new Refacing Showroom prototype. Company founder Dave Haglund to host open house and celebration November 2nd and 3rd. Store to be Research and Development prototype for new brand concept. - October 24, 2007 - Kitchen Tune-Up
Class A Office Space Construction in Belarus Capital Minsk to Double Next Year
Increase from 26,000 m² in 2007 to 52,000 m² in 2008, according to Colliers International Belarus - October 24, 2007 - Colliers International Southeast Europe
New Technology Defeats Moisture in Cold Attics and Potentially Enables Household Energy Savings
Ventotech is the spin-off from Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden that develops and sells a new technology for cost- and energy efficient moisture and mold control for enclosed construction spaces such as cold attic spaces. The technology is based on years of research and the innovator is well known Professor Carl-Eric Hagentoft. Recently, a product line for cold pitched roofs and attics was released. Ventotech will attend the Roofex exhibition in Manchester, UK, 22nd of November. - October 23, 2007 - Ventotech AB
Biltmore Homes Wins Three Burlington-Alamance Homebuilders Association 2007 Parade of Homes Awards
Hal Byrd, co-president of Union Ridge Development, Inc., has announced that Biltmore Homes, an award-winning custom homebuilder, won three Burlington-Alamance Homebuilders Association 2007 Parade of Homes awards for the Old Fields residential community. The winning homes were recognized at an... - October 23, 2007 - Old Fields
Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Hires New Sales Associates
Josh Swindell, managing broker for the Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Kildaire office, has announced that Samar Sakr and George Cortes have joined the firm as sales associates. Sakr has been previously employed as a civil engineer and math teacher. She earned her bachelor of science in... - October 22, 2007 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston
Abelard Joins as Sponsor to Help End Hunger
The Neighborhood House Hunger Learning Series works to eliminate hunger in Minnesota, and help low-income Americans move from poverty to self-sufficiency - October 22, 2007 - Abelard Construction
Abelard Certifies Seven in CertainTeed Quality Programs
Abelard Construction, the premier residential restoration firm in the Midwest, announced today that seven employees in its St. Louis office have completed rigorous quality training and certification from CertainTeed, North America's leading exterior and interior building products... - October 22, 2007 - Abelard Construction
Denise Broesler, Broker-Salesperson, ePro, Joins RE/MAX Properties Unlimited Morristown
Denise Broesler, broker-salesperson and ePro, has joined the staff of RE/MAX Properties Unlimited in Morristown, NJ. Broesler specializes in relocation and residential real estate in the Morristown and Westfield area. "Joining RE/MAX Properties Unlimited allows me to give my clients top of the... - October 21, 2007 - Denise Broesler
Rod Khleif Founded Two Charitable Organizations – Tiny Hands Foundation and a Better Choice Foundation
The Florida based successful real estate investor Rod Khleif has founded two non-profit charity organizations -Tiny Hands Foundation and A Better Choice Foundation. The Tiny Hands Foundation was founded by Rod Khleif in the year 2001 with an intention to create an experience of joy for low-income... - October 21, 2007 - Rod Khleif
Iron Horse Sotheby’s International Realty Will Participate in the Upcoming Calgary Resort Property Show 2007
Sotheby’s International Realty franchise in Northwest Montana is venturing to Calgary to take part in a Second Home Resort Show - October 20, 2007 - Iron Horse Properties Sotheby’s International Realty
FEECO International to Exhibit at the 2007 International Distillers Grain Conference
FEECO will be exhibiting at the 2007 IDGC – International Distillers Grain Conference this weekend - October 20, 2007 - FEECO International, Inc
Florida Mortgages Attracting British Buyers
Despite the gloom in the US real estate market one company reports a mini boom in Florida mortgages from British home buyers. The Florida based British Homes Group specialise in mortgages for UK residents buying Florida real estate. The report indicates that the buyers market is attracting British buyers back to Florida - October 20, 2007 - British Homes Group
developer sales group, llc Expands Its Services by Adding a New Property Management Division
developer sales group, llc (dsg) a leading provider of luxury sales, marketing & leasing services for the real estate industry marketing such properties as Mosaic on Hermann Park, announced an expansion into property management in Houston, Texas. - October 19, 2007 - developer sales group, llc
JD Mahoney Construction, Inc. to Construct Homes for Old Fields
Dave Wilkinson, co-president of Union Ridge Development, Inc., has announced that JD Mahoney Construction, Inc. will construct new homes for the Old Fields residential community. JD Mahoney Construction, Inc. is a Chapel Hill-based company that specializes in green and energy-efficient building. - October 19, 2007 - Old Fields
SEPI Engineering Group Announces New Raleigh Surveying Division Manager
Sepi Asefnia, president of SEPI Engineering Group, a firm which provides civil engineering and planning services to private and public sector clients across the Southeast, has announced that Jon Davis has been named Raleigh surveying division manager. In this position, Davis will oversee the... - October 19, 2007 - SEPI Engineering Group
Bryant-Phillips Associates Completes Fire Damage Restoration for Knightdale Residence
Wesley Phillips, president of Bryant-Phillips Associates, Inc., a Licensed General Contractor specializing in fire, water, and smoke damage restoration, has announced that the company has completed fire and smoke damage restoration services for a Knightdale residence. The home suffered severe... - October 19, 2007 - Bryant-Phillips Associates, Inc.