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More Florida Homeowners Face Foreclosure
Florida is now second in the nation in the number of pre-foreclosure filings. Large increases in the interest rates on adjustable rate mortgages, large hikes in homeowners insurance rates, and a slow housing market have left many people in a difficult situation. "Bridge Loan" programs combined with credit counseling may be the solution for many of them. - August 15, 2007 - Star Mortgage, Inc.
Is Real Estate Still the Best Place to Invest 401K and IRA Money?
Real estate investment firm locates investments for private lenders. - August 15, 2007 - RPP Management, LLC
Apartments.com Seeks Renters' "Possession Obsessions"
National Online Video Contest Offers Chance to Win $20,000 - August 15, 2007 - Apartments.com
Panther Platform Rentals Avoid Getting Stung
Panther Platform Rentals found themselves risking a sting or two when recently called upon by a leading pest control company to assist with the removal of a bees nest at a Surrey public house. - August 15, 2007 - Panther Platform Rentals
SFL + a Architects Announces Completion Of Greek Village
KC Underwood, principal at SFL + a Architects, a firm designed to provide state-of-the-art architectural solutions to educational institutions, has announced the firm’s completion of Greek Village, a student housing development built on the campus of the University of North Carolina at... - August 14, 2007 - SFL + A Architects
Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Builder Services Selected to Represent Old Fields
Dave Wilkinson, co-president of Union Ridge Development, Inc., has announced that Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Builder Services has been selected to represent Old Fields, a new residential community in Graham, North Carolina. Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Builder Services... - August 14, 2007 - Old Fields
Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Builder Services Names Builder Representative for Colvard Farms
Debbie Houston, president of Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Builder Services, has announced that Pat Simpson has been named new on-site agent for Colvard Farms. Simpson has more than 25 years of real estate experience and has been with Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Builder... - August 14, 2007 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston
Home Owners Offer Their Houses for £10.00
Property owners are offering their homes up as a prize in a property draw at Homesgofast.com. The Overseas property portal are working with ClickaBrick to help someone own a house outright for the price of a ticket or brick. Home sellers have control over the property price and length of the draw. Most state that they are putting their homes in the draw as it feels good to be a part of an event that let a person own a home for £10.00. - August 14, 2007 - HomesGoFast.Com
Wallpaper* Unveils RB Arkitektur, with Sweden’s Architect of the Year, as One of the World’s Most Exciting New Architects
Wallpaper*, the international design magazine, has chosen RB Arkitektur (http://www.rbark.se/) for its Architects Directory: 101 of the world’s most exciting new architects. The directory emphasizes RB Arkitektur’s ambition to identify the uniqueness of each project through extensive analysis of each different programme. Such an approach allows for a variety of expressions and architectural solutions. - August 14, 2007 - RB Arkitektur AB
Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Announces New Sales Associates
Josh Swindell, managing broker for the Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Kildaire office, has announced that Brenda Fredrick, Jamie Rousse and Crystal Walton have joined the firm’s Cary real estate division. Fredrick has previous experience in office management, accounting and... - August 13, 2007 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston
Lou Jurkowski Wins 2007 Women in Business Award
BJAC, p.a., one of the largest woman-owned design firms in the Southeast, has announced that Lou Jurkowski, chief executive officer of the firm, was recognized as one of the Triangle’s top businesswomen by the Triangle Business Journal at the “Women In Business Awards” event held... - August 13, 2007 - BJAC
2007 Annual Survey News Release
SIA Annual Survey Assesses Macroenvironmental Trends in Self-Storage Industry - August 13, 2007 - Storage Investment Advisors, LLP
Egypt - Hurghada - Spectacular Luxury Development Release - Goldberg and Partners Involved Again
The Egyptian tourist market is becoming alive with activity and Goldberg and Partners has partnered again with the biggest developer in the middle east to showcase their new 320 million meter project just north of Hurghada on the red sea coast of Egypt. This development is going to have marinas,... - August 13, 2007 - Goldberg & Partners Global Real Estate LLC
Calabria - Southern Italy - Goldberg and Partners Triumph Again
Southern Italy's property boom has resulted in a lack of supply in the market - August 13, 2007 - Goldberg & Partners Global Real Estate LLC
New RanchRanch.com Features Make Managing Free Land for Sale Ads Easier
RanchRanch.com, America's free land-for-sale website, has introduced new features that make managing property-for-sale listings easier. Acreage listings may be input at no charge at www.ranchranch.com. - August 13, 2007 - RanchRanch.com
New Payment Plans for Philippine Condotel Investments Announced by Pacific Concord Properties Inc
PCPI’s Philippine Condotel Investments new 12 year Payment Plan allows clients to buy Hotel Suites at 50% of the purchase price that can be used as Pension or Early Retirement Plans - August 12, 2007 - PLC International Marketing Networks
Habitat for Humanity of Waukesha County Dedication
Habitat for Humanity of Waukesha County (HFHWC) is proud to announce the dedication of their newest home on at 718 E. North St. in the City of Waukesha. The ceremony will be on Saturday, August 18, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. A reception will follow. Habitat for Humanity of Waukesha County has built this... - August 12, 2007 - Habitat for Humanity of Waukesha County
Preconstruction Buying Club Partners with International Facilitation Firm
PreConstruction Catalysts, Inc. announced that it has signed on with BridgePoint Ventures LLC, a buying club for preconstruction, to represent it in acquiring new partners and developers for its unique model for preconstruction contracting. The club consists of 400 partner-members who are... - August 12, 2007 - PreConstruction Catalysts, Inc
Growth Leads Major Real Estate and Auction Firm to Relocate Off of Dolly Parton Parkway
Thompson Carr & Associates, LLC, East Tennessee’s largest real estate and auction firm, announced today that the firm has expanded to a larger office space off of Dolly Parton Parkway (address) in Sevierville, Tennessee. Combined with the firm’s success and its effort to fulfill the needs of every client, it has expanded to over 40 real estate agents and auctioneers with anticipation of doubling its team within the next year. - August 11, 2007 - Thompson Carr Auctions
Elaine Bridges Receives 2007 Women In Business Award
Rich Van Tassel, president of Royal Oaks Building Group LLC, has announced that Elaine Bridges, vice president of marketing and sales for the company, was recognized as one of the Triangle’s top businesswomen by the Triangle Business Journal at the “Women In Business Awards” event... - August 11, 2007 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
New Specialty Computer Store Enjoys College-Town Success
PeachMac, an Apple Specialist opened its doors at The Markets at Epps Bridge as the only store in Athens dedicated to selling Apple, Inc. products. With high demand for items such as iPods, Mac computers and accessories, PeachMac has enjoyed high sales volumes since opening in May. Owner Darryl... - August 11, 2007 - The Dovetail Companies
Houston and Dallas Texas Remain a Hot Bed for Investment Properties
In a press release published in June 2007 by the Houston Association of Realtors, it stated “Home sales in price ranges lower or higher than $80,000 to $140,000 continue at a steady pace, and prices in June continued to display steady growth, as both the median and average total sales price... - August 11, 2007 - GPH Realty Investments
Real Estate Investment Alliance Announces Orlando Disney Area Condo Hotels with No Payments Until 2010 & 14 Complementary Hotel Nights a Year
Real Estate Investment Alliance Announces Disney Area Condo Hotels with No Payments Until 2010, 14 Free Hotel Nights Stay a Year - Orlando Condo Hotel Investments with Positive Cash Flow from only $170,000, Located Next to Sea World, No Mortgage Maintenance or Taxes Until 2010 - August 10, 2007 - Real Estate Investment Alliance
Dawn Greco Earns Luxury Property Designation
Josh Swindell, managing broker for the Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Cary Kildaire office, has announced that Dawn Greco has earned the Coldwell Banker Previews International® Property Specialist designation. Coldwell Banker Previews International® is a comprehensive marketing... - August 10, 2007 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston
GPH Realty Investments is Growing
GPH Realty Investments of Brea, Ca. expands its work force by bringing on RL Policar to facilitate the daily operations and marketing functions of GPH. RL Policar, a graduate of the University of Phoenix, with a Bachelors of Science in Information Technology is accompanied with years of experience... - August 10, 2007 - GPH Realty Investments
Living the Reality of Real Estate World on Camera
A reality show picks the darndest place for a realtor based show. The semi sleepy town of Tracy, is a five hour minimum drive from anything like Hollywood. This town is more like a suburban commute island, far enough East for affordable housing in California's costly market. - August 10, 2007 - Fightcardmodels.com
Dwell, Residential Architect Magazines Invite Frank Harmon to Join Discussions at National Conferences
Dwell magazine, one of the nation’s leading home design or “shelter,” magazines, and Residential Architect, a professional architectural journal based in Washington, D.C., have invited award-winning Raleigh architect Frank Harmon, FAIA, to participate in their annual national... - August 10, 2007 - Frank Harmon Architect PA
Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Announces New Sales Agent
Carole Notch, sales manager for the Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Strickland Road office, has announced that Frank Donini III has joined the firm’s Raleigh real estate division. Donini has previous experience in technical sales and most recently worked as a corporate financial... - August 09, 2007 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston
SFL + a Architects Announces New Project Manager
Robbie Ferris, president and CEO of SFL + a Architects, a firm designed to provide state-of-the-art architectural solutions to educational institutions, has announced that Don Hanks, AIA, has joined the firm as a project manager. In this position, he will be responsible for the management and... - August 09, 2007 - SFL + A Architects
Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Builder Services Names Builder Representative for Saddle Run
Debbie Houston, president of Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Builder Services, has announced that Lynette Tate has been named new on-site agent for Saddle Run. Tate has more than 22 years of real estate experience and concentrates in luxury property as well as relocation. She resides in... - August 09, 2007 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston
Landquest Purchases Four Cemeteries In Raleigh Area
Jeffery Milligan, senior vice president of Landquest, has announced that the firm has purchased four cemeteries in the Triangle area for renovation and development. Through Landquest Legacy, a division of Landquest specializing in the development and beautification of cemetery properties throughout... - August 08, 2007 - Landquest Development
Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Announce New Sales Agents
Bill Guy, vice president and managing broker of the Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Crabtree office, has announced that Harold Blotcher and John Cooper have joined the firm’s Crabtree office. Blotcher has previous experience as a wholesale distributor of cleaning supplies and gaming... - August 08, 2007 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston
Old Fields Announces Community Sales Center
Dave Wilkinson, co-president of Union Ridge Development, Inc., has announced that the community sales center at Old Fields is open and selling homes. The original farmhouse, which is the former home to Governor Kerr Scott and the birthplace of Governor Bob Scott, has been restored to serve as the... - August 08, 2007 - Old Fields
Brick Southeast Asks Raleigh Architect Frank Harmon to Serve as Chairman, Coordinator for Design Competition
Frank Harmon, FAIA, of Frank Harmon Architect in Raleigh, has agreed to chair and coordinate a panel of jurors for Brick SouthEast’s AIA/Georgia “Design With Brick” awards competition. Brick Southeast (BSE) is a Charlotte, NC-based trade organization that represents the... - August 07, 2007 - Frank Harmon Architect PA
Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Builder Services Announces New Sales Manager
Debbie Houston, president of Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Builder Services, has announced that Don Fraley Jr. has joined the firm as a new sales manager for the Builder Services division. He will work with the Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Builder Services team to provide... - August 07, 2007 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston
BJAC Announces New Employee
Lou Jurkowski, chief executive officer of BJAC, p.a., one of the largest woman-owned design firms in the Southeast, has announced that Rebecca Edmunds has joined the firm as director of marketing. In this position, Edmunds will lead marketing, communication and branding efforts for BJAC. She brings... - August 07, 2007 - BJAC
Balita Pinoy Newpaper Launches Free Listings Service
Balita Pinoy, one of the new and growing Filipino internet newspapers has announced the launch of a free listings service for Filipino and Filipino related businesses. - August 07, 2007 - Balita Pinoy
Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Wins Metrobravo Award
Eb Moore, CEO of Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston, has announced that the firm has been recognized as one of the best residential real estate firms in the Triangle by Metro Magazine’s 2007 MetroBravo Awards. Readers voted for the award based on customer service, popularity and overall... - August 06, 2007 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston
Stained Glass Artist Returns to Maine
After traveling the country for several years, stained glass artist Micah Smith returns and settles down in Maine. Known for his unique portraits of animals and humans alike, he believes that Southern Maine is the best place for his work to flourish. Micah Smith primarily sells his work through... - August 06, 2007 - Micah Smith Designs
Finding Great Deals in a Slow Real Estate Market - Contract Flipping Saves Many
Over the past few months, the talk of the town has been about buyers who cannot close or do not want to close on their condos purchased in pre construction. Many people have become discouraged about buying and even selling in a slow market. Richard Paz, CEO of Paz Global Inc. is thinking outside... - August 05, 2007 - Paz Global Inc.
PLC Global Filipino Agency Announces Launch of WEBSEO for Realtors
PLC Global recently launched its WEBSEO services for accredited Realtors, Estate Agents, Brokers and Agents joining the PLC Web Ring. Open to all, the service provides Realtors with their own individual interactive webpage, agent profile, contact information and summary details of the developments they represent. - August 05, 2007 - PLC International Marketing Networks
Bob Moore Construction Releases Major Update to GeneralContractor.com
Bob Moore Construction has recently released a major update to their corporate website, http://www.GeneralContractor.com. The new version of GeneralContractor.com features a dramatic photo of the company’s award-winning Mouser Electronics project on the home page. The new version of the website also features an extensive search function. - August 05, 2007 - Bob Moore Construction
Phase II at South Bay Releases Prime Waterfront Condominiums
Last week, Coldwell Banker Lake Oconee Realty announced the Phase II release of prime waterfront condominiums in the new gated community of South Bay at Lake Oconee. Phase II released five waterfront buildings to the public, and alongside the release of prime units, the developer Place Properties... - August 05, 2007 - Coldwell Banker Lake Oconee Realty
Home Staging in Cincinnati: Stage a Star Creates One Simple Step toward "Sold"
The Cincinnati Housing Market has changed. There are more "unsold" houses on the market than in years past. This equates to a "Buyer's Market" which means you are going to have to work twice as hard to sell your house. Stage a Star has created "One Simple Step toward Sold!™" ...a cost effective and time saving package that helps Sellers successfully prepare their house for the Cincinnati real estate market. - August 05, 2007 - Stage a Star Staging & Consulting Services
A Room with a View? Of Course. And Now Circa 39 Hotel Presents ‘Rooms with a Theme’
Circa39 unveils "Rooms With A Theme' - A budget friendly version of the hotel’s more elaborate packages in which the guests have the option to purchase a sensual romance theme, playful birthday theme, relaxing and exciting girlfriend’s getaway theme and family-friendly beach theme, each with its own signature style and souvenir sound track. - August 05, 2007 - Desires Hotels
Pacific Concord Properties Inc Expands Cebu Philippine Condotel Operations
Philippine based Condotel Developer PCPI acquires additional condo units for its Lancaster Cebu Resort Residences Condo Hotel Operations to meet rising demand for short term accommodation in the central Philippines - August 04, 2007 - PLC International Marketing Networks
A New Wave of Real Estate Investor Makes Homes Go Fast in Dubai
Popular overseas property portal HomesGoFast.Com has opened offices in Dubai to help cope with the demand it has from overseas buyers. Dubai is increasing in popularity with investors from the UK, India, Pakistan, Russia and the Middle East. The portal anticipates that investors from more conservative regions such as France will soon be getting involved in property investments offered by the portal. - August 03, 2007 - HomesGoFast.Com
Bryant-Phillips Associates, Inc. Introduces Guarantee Program
Wesley Phillips, president of Bryant-Phillips Associates, Inc., a Licensed General Contractor specializing in fire, water, and smoke damage restoration, has announced the introduction of a guarantee program, The B-PA Guarantee Program, that gives the insured a written guarantee about the amount of... - August 03, 2007 - Bryant-Phillips Associates, Inc.
Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Announces New Sales Agents
Susan Holbrook, senior vice president and sales manager for Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Falls of Neuse Road office, has announced that Nick Sargent, Tim McBrayer, Monica Boyd, Mary W. Massey, Maria Rubio and Shawn W. Densmore have joined the firm’s Raleigh real estate division as... - August 03, 2007 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston
Bogue Watch Announces New Administrative Assistant
Jeffrey Milligan, senior vice president of Landquest, a residential development firm specializing in the acquisition, design, permitting and construction of communities on the East Coast, has announced that Amy Coppa has joined Bogue Watch, a waterfront community on the Crystal Coast of North... - August 03, 2007 - Bogue Watch