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Anderson Construction Group Breaks Ground on New SODO Flex Space
Anderson Construction Group has broken ground on 27,000 square feet of new flexible industrial/retail commercial buildings along Airport Way & Holgate Street in the SODO district of Seattle. Construction began in mid-June with the demolition of 15,000 square feet of dilapidated... - June 27, 2009 - Anderson Construction Group, Inc.
Own a Home at Lennar’s Fairways at Wild Wing for Less Than You Pay in Rent
The Coastal Carolina Division of Lennar is offering up to $30,000 off the price of a new townhome at their Fairways At Wild Wing community in Conway. “These huge savings offer a wonderful opportunity for homebuyers to get an incredible deal on a new townhome,” said Susan Martin,... - June 27, 2009 - Lennar
Anderson Construction Group Wins Master Builders’ 2009 Best Major Remodel
The Master Builder’s Association of King And Snohomish Counties honored Anderson Construction Group, Inc. with its 2009 award for Best Major Remodel Above $600,000 at its annual Remodeling Excellence Awards (REX) banquet held Saturday, June 20th at the Lynnwood Convention Center in Snohomish... - June 27, 2009 - Anderson Construction Group, Inc.
Revitalization Brings New Housing to Historic Downtown Overland Park
In historic downtown Overland Park, Kan., new housing options are now available. Regions Development Company LLC announced today that it will host the grand opening Thursday, June 25 on a $5.3 million, 22-unit infill townhome development bordered by 78th Street on the north, Conser Street on the east and Newton Street on the west. Ribbon Cutting - 6-25-09 at 11:00 a.m. - Wine & Cheese Party (open to the public) - 6-25-09 5:00-8:00 p.m. - June 25, 2009 - The Townhomes at Buckley Court
Manhattan Kitchen Remodeling Firm Offers Summer Tips for Homeowners
Berceli Kitchen and Home Design, a leading Manhattan remodeling firm, says homeowners should think about the big picture and a realistic budget. - June 25, 2009 - Berceli Kitchen and Home Design
Plath & Company Accepted Into the Bay Area Green Business Program
Plath & Company, a general contracting firm dedicated to construction and renovation of fine residential, commercial and historic structures has become a member of the Bay Area Green Business Program. The program is a voluntary partnership that recognizes and promotes businesses that demonstrate continuous compliance with applicable environmental regulations, conserve energy, water, and other materials, implement sound environmental practices. - June 25, 2009 - Plath & Company
Amenities Now Open at Hanover Place and Hanover Pointe
Bowen Family Homes is pleased to announce that the warm weather amenities at their Hanover Place and Hanover Pointe communities have opened in time for summer. - June 25, 2009 - Bowen Family Homes
Sterling Announces Innovative New Platinum Collection
Sterling Custom Homes is excited to present a new series of pre-designed home plans, The Platinum Collection. These plans have been inspired by the Austin custom home builder's favorite designs over the years, all of which are pre-selected with outstanding features that will make the homebuilding... - June 25, 2009 - Sterling Custom Homes
Boston Cedar Adds Exceptional Quality Western Red Cedar, FSC Certified Cowichan Gold to Its Line-up of Third Party Certified Products
Specify FSC chain of custody certified Cowichan Gold for your most discerning projects. Western Red Cedar is utilized throughout the world in a multitude of highly valued specialty products. Terminal Forest Products has successfully developed one of the most comprehensive product lines in the industry including Cowichan Gold boards, dimensional or verticals available in FSC certified or non-FSC options. - June 25, 2009 - Boston Cedar
Royal Oaks Building Group Wins Business Leader Magazine’s Top 100
Rich Van Tassel, president of Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC (www.royaloaksbg.com), a company that builds fine homes throughout Raleigh, Holly Springs, Fuquay-Varina, Wake Forest, Cary, Apex and Angier, N.C., has announced that the company has been ranked No. 37 on Business Leader magazine’s... - June 24, 2009 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Couple Enjoys Glory Years at Brookhaven at Lanier Ridge
Couple reveals why they chose to move to Brookhaven at Lanier Ridge. - June 23, 2009 - Jim Chapman Communities
Irvine Public Schools Ranked Highest in the County According to New State Report
The Irvine Unified School District (IUSD), which serves residents of the Villages of Irvine, is home to the highest number of top performing schools in all of Orange County, according to a new report issued by the California Department of Education. - June 22, 2009 - Irvine Company Community Development
Fort Mojave Resident Goes Solar with a 5.06kW PV System
DJH Construction, Inc. installs a 5.06kW photovoltaic system for a Fort Mojave, Arizona resident. - June 21, 2009 - DJH Construction, Inc.
Messer Construction Co. Named One of "Best Employers in Ohio" for 2009
Messer Construction Co. has been named one of the 2009 “Best Employers in Ohio” by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Ohio State Council. Messer ranked sixth in the “Large Company” category, which was announced earlier this month. The Best Employers in Ohio... - June 21, 2009 - Messer Construction Co.
Zetland Homes LLC Demonstration Green Home Wins National Dream Home Award
New Hampshire custom green home builder Zetland Homes LLC wins Silver Dream Home Award for Green Home of the Year. - June 20, 2009 - Zetland Homes LLC
Lennar Offers Huge Savings to Prospective Homebuyers
The Coastal Carolina Division of Lennar recently announced a new incentive program that offers buyers the opportunity to save thousands on the purchase of a new home. The program offers a price reduction of up to $20,000 on select Lennar homes at Wentworth Hall in Summerville and Tranquil Hill in... - June 19, 2009 - Lennar
Highland Homes Announces the Opening of Community Amenities at Ayersworth Glen
Highland Homes has recently opened the new club house and pool in Ayersworth Glen. Ayersworth Glen is located just south of Riverview in Wimauma, Florida on Hwy. 301. The much anticipated clubhouse opening has home owners happy and is also expected to increase sales this year. Ayersworth Glen has... - June 19, 2009 - Highland Homes
Riverview Homes Hires Internet Concierge
Riverview Homes, a builder of modular and manufactured homes in Western Pennsylvania, has hired an Internet Concierge to manage the volume of Internet leads that Riverview's web site is generating. - June 19, 2009 - Riverview Homes, Inc.
Signature Kitchen Builders Completes Okotoks Project
Calgary based Kitchen Company partners with Pacesetter Homes - June 19, 2009 - Signature Kitchen Builders
The Solar Energy Council of Orange County Hosts a "Go Solar Now" Event
The Solar Energy Council of Orange County Hosts aA "Go Solar Now" Event in Huntington Beach, CA at the Golden West College. - June 14, 2009 - DJH Construction, Inc.
Custom Home Builder, Top Selling New Home Realtor Join Forces - Marketing Agreement Will Benefit Entry-Level First Time Home Buyers
Brook Swientisky, Colorado/Wyoming Master Franchisor for G.J. Gardner Homes, announces a marketing agreement between his company and The Group, Inc., a Residential and Commercial Real Estate firm. The Group has ranked in the top 100 Big Brokers Report published by RealTrends every year since 1991... - June 14, 2009 - G.J. Gardner Homes, Colorado/Wyoming
The Solar Energy Council is Expanding to Orange County, CA (SEC-OC)
Solar Energy Council a Non-Profit organization opens its branch to all supporters of solar energy in Orange County. - June 13, 2009 - DJH Construction, Inc.
Mark T. Elia, President of Mark of Excellence Remodeling, Named July NAHB Remodeler of the Month
Mark T. Elia, President of Mark of Excellence Remodeling, Inc. in West Long Branch, NJ was named the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Remodelers July Remodeler of the Month. Mark T. Elia, selected through a stringent judging process of NAHB Remodelers leadership and staff, exemplifies the best in the remodeling industry. - June 13, 2009 - Mark of Excellence Remodeling, Inc.
Wolf Taps Former Company President to Lead Pack Again
Tom Wolf, who served as president of The Wolf Organization from 1985 to 2006, is once again heading up operations at the York, Pa.-based building materials company, returning in Spring 2009 in the role of CEO. Wolf, who left the 166-year-old family-owned business to serve as Pennsylvania’s... - June 13, 2009 - Wolf Distributing Company
Bowen Family Homes Advises New Home Buyers on Purchasing a New Home Vs. a Foreclosure
Bowen Family Homes recently launched a new Web page which provides new Atlanta home buyers with information on purchasing a new home vs. a foreclosure. - June 12, 2009 - Bowen Family Homes
Balfour Beatty Construction Completes Pro-Bono Services Services for Fort Worth Police and Firefighters Memorial
Balfour Beatty Construction recently completed pro-bono construction services on the Fort Worth Police and Firefighters Memorial. Located on the north end of Trinity Park along West 7th Street in Fort Worth, the memorial was dedicated on June 5, 2009. The dedication marked the culmination of 15... - June 11, 2009 - Balfour Beatty Construction
New Lightweight Rooftop Terrace Solution with LEED for Building Green
Outdoor living can reclaim rooftop sunspace with green building materials without rebuilding for loads while capturing rain runoff. New building green solutions for residential and commercial outdoor rooms constructed above grade. - June 11, 2009 - DexSystems Inc.
The Jones Company Ranks Highest in Revenue
According to MarketGraphics Research Group, The Jones Company of Tennessee was ranked #1 for having the highest projected sales revenue among all Homebuilders for 2009. - June 11, 2009 - The Jones Company
Sterling Custom Homes Begins Building in Horseshoe Bay
Sterling Custom Homes is excited to expand its operations to the well-known resort community of Horseshoe Bay. - June 11, 2009 - Sterling Custom Homes
Arlington, Va. Home Named First Residential Property in Commonwealth to Achieve LEED Platinum Certification from U.S. Green Building Council
An Arlington, Va. home has become the first residential property in the Commonwealth to receive the nation's highest honor for green homebuilding with a LEED Platinum certification. The property was built by Metro Green, a woman owned business also based in Arlington, Va. - June 11, 2009 - Metro Green
WomenBuild™ 2009 Kick-Off Raises Wall on Minneapolis Home
Redefining the phrase "break a nail," several hundred women will descend on a South Minneapolis home this summer with power tools in hand as part of Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity’s (TCHFH) WomenBuild™ project. To celebrate the accomplishments of local women in addressing poverty housing, Governor Tim Pawlenty has declared June 15 WomenBuild™ in Minnesota. - June 10, 2009 - Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity
The Jones Company Builds "Green" Habitat for Humanity Home with Help from Crye-Leike Realtors
For the fourth time in four years, The Jones Company and Crye-Leike Realtors have partnered to build another Habitat for Humanity home in Williamson County, only this time the home was built by “Green” standards. The Jones Company and Crye-Leike, REALTORS® began work on the home at... - June 10, 2009 - The Jones Company
Signature Kitchen Builders Completes Copperfield Project
Calgary based Kitchen Company partners with Sabal Homes - June 10, 2009 - Signature Kitchen Builders
The Jones Company Opens New Home Development in Mt. Juliet with All Energy Star Certified Homes
The Jones Company is now building in the Kelsey Glen community in Mt. Juliet, just off Old Lebanon Dirt Road. The community is exclusive to The Jones Company and will include 532 total homes, with 138 being built in the first phase. It is being developed by CPS Land, LLC who also developed the... - June 09, 2009 - The Jones Company
Oak Ridge High’s New Football Coach, Scott Blade, Buys the First Home in Groves Park Commons
Winning and being ‘first’ come naturally for the Wild Cats’ new head football coach, Scott Blade. So, it should come as no surprise that Coach Blade now has his first ‘first’ in Oak Ridge—a new home in Groves Park Commons. Blade has the distinction of being the... - June 08, 2009 - Groves Park Commons
The Jones Company Completes Previously Foreclosed Homes
The Jones Company just completed the construction of 13 previously foreclosed and incomplete homes in Riverwalk, a community in Bellevue where they had already built over 100 homes. These homes were left incomplete due to the bankruptcy of Prestige/Corinthian Homes. As a result of the bankruptcy,... - June 08, 2009 - The Jones Company
Hettich Hardware Available at Signature Kitchen Builders Inc.
SKB will exclusively carry Hettich as their hardware of choice. - June 06, 2009 - Signature Kitchen Builders
Eastbrook Homes Acquires Cobblestone Corners, Combines It with Cooks Crossing and an Expanded Product Line to Offer First Time Homebuyers an Affordable Family Lifestyle
Eastbrook Homes, a Michigan based home and community builder today announced the acquisition of Cobblestone Corners and it's merger with the adjacent Cooks Crossing community in Gaines Township. The acquisition allows Eastbrook to broaden it’s product offering in the community to now include many first time home buyers. - June 05, 2009 - Eastbrook Homes, Inc.
Lennar Virginia Unveils Seven New Home Designs at Lee’s Parke
Lennar Virginia Unveils Seven new Spectacular Home Designs At Lee’s Parke In Fredricksburg. - June 04, 2009 - Lennar
Lennar Announces Final Eight Homesites at Spriggs Run Estates
Lennar announces just eight homes left at Spriggs Run Estates in Woodbridge. - June 04, 2009 - Lennar
New Development in Prime Mt. Juliet Location Opens
The Jones Company announces the opening of Sterling Woods at Providence, the mixes-use, master-planned community in Mt. Juliet. The homes will be from The Jones Company’s “Hometown Village Collection”, which are historically inspired houses ranging from 2535-3555 square feet. - June 03, 2009 - The Jones Company
Morrissey’s Latest Certification as Life Coach Helps Strengthen Kitchen Tune-Up Franchises
The #1 remodeling franchise system adds owner coaching to their support offering structure. Heidi Morrissey, now certified Life Coach, works one-on-one with owners to achieve business goals and objectives. - June 03, 2009 - Kitchen Tune-Up
Jim Chapman Communities Wins Multiple National Building Awards
Jim Chapman Communities, one of Atlanta's leading active adult home builders, was honored with two Silver Awards at The National Association of Home Builder’s Best of 50+ Housing Awards on April 28. The awards banquet, held at the 50+ Housing Symposium in the Philadelphia Downtown Marriott is... - June 03, 2009 - Jim Chapman Communities
Riverview Homes, Inc. Announces Changes to First Time Home Buyer Program
New program to allow first time home buyers to use their tax refund Prior to filing their tax return. - May 31, 2009 - Riverview Homes, Inc.
Royal Oaks Building Group Wins Western Wake 100 Award
Rich Van Tassel, president of Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC (www.royaloaksbg.com), has announced that the company has been named to this year’s Western Wake 100 list by Cary Business magazine. The list is comprised of the 100 most influential companies in Western Wake County. Royal Oaks was... - May 31, 2009 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Highland Homes Features a Green Built Model Home at the Greens of Hidden Creek
Highland Homes is happy to announce the new release of The Greens of Hidden Creek. Offering Wesley Chapel new homes, this community will surely be a hit. Prices start in the $140’s and floor plans range from 1,100 square feet to over 2,500 and include both one story and two homes. Highland... - May 30, 2009 - Highland Homes
Global Maritime Delivers Single Lift Quarters Package
Marine accommodations leader Global Maritime Solutions, LLC announces the successful completion and deliver of a 165 person single lift living quarters package to Manson Construction. Global Maritime provided the 680 ton USCG/ABS approved accommodation block for Manson’s construction barge E. - May 30, 2009 - Global Maritime Solutions, LLC
Bowen Family Homes’ Willoughby Cove All Ranch Community Now Priced from $204,900
Bowen Family Homes recently introduced special pricing at their Willoughby Cove community with beautiful ranch homes now available from $204,900. - May 30, 2009 - Bowen Family Homes
Get Away from It All with Lennar’s "Great Escape" Vacation Giveaway
Pack your suitcase and get ready for the trip of a lifetime. Lennar could be sending you and a guest on an all expense paid trip to Nappa Valley, California. Every prospective homebuyer who registers at one of Lennar’s eight Virginia communities in Alexandria, Ashburn, Fredericksburg,... - May 30, 2009 - Lennar
Sterling Custom Homes Sets the Standard for Employee Designations
Once again Sterling Custom Homes has positioned itself as the industry leader, this time in the areas of employee education and industry accreditation. “We very well may be the most educated, accredited custom homebuilder in the country for an operation of our size,” claims Duke... - May 29, 2009 - Sterling Custom Homes