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Bowen Family Homes Offers Power 4 Purchase Credit Enhancement Program
Bowen Family Homes has teamed up with their preferred lender, America Home Key Mortgage, to offer prospective buyers a free credit enhancement tool. The program has already been extremely successful in helping home buyers improve their credit scores to obtain a loan for their new Bowen home. The... - August 26, 2010 - Bowen Family Homes
Dream Design Builders Named to 2010 Qualified Remodeler Top 500
Dream Design Builders was ranked 388 on the Qualified Remodeler 2010 Top 500. The annual listing recognizes remodeling firms for six criteria of success: annual sales volume; number of years in business, memberships, employees, industry awards and community service. - August 26, 2010 - Dream Design Builders
Brookfield’s Home of the Week Includes $90k in Upgrades, Incentives at Serenity
Brookfield’s Home of the Week at Serenity includes over $40,000 in options and offers $50,000 in incentives. - August 26, 2010 - Brookfield Homes, California
Raleigh’s Tonic Design | Tonic Construction Receive USGBC LEED for Homes Silver rating for GREENville HOUSE
The GREENville HOUSE designed and Built by Tonic Design and Tonic Construction was awarded LEED Silver certification by the USGBC for achievement in green homebuilding and design. LEED for Homes is a green home certification program that rewards homes that are designed and built to be energy- and... - August 25, 2010 - Tonic Design / Tonic Construction
Raleigh’s Tonic Design | Tonic Construction with Mike Cindric Are Recipients of an AIA 2010 Small Project Award
Tonic Design | Tonic Construction with Mike Cindric are recipients of a 2010 AIA Small Project Award for their Art as Shelter project. Cited by the SPP jury as “a remarkable piece of shelter and a handsome form in the landscape," this project was designed and built as an integral... - August 25, 2010 - Tonic Design / Tonic Construction
Highland Homes Named Among Nation’s Top New Home Builders
Highland Homes was recently recognized by Builder Magazine as one of the nation’s top home builders with a ranking of 73rd on the magazine’s Top 100 builders list. Highland Homes moved up 11 spots from the 84th place on last year’s list. - August 24, 2010 - Highland Homes
Habitat Architecture Utilizing New Information Modelling Technology to Improve Sustainability
Building Information Modeling (BIM) and sustainability are both hot topics in the AEC industry. These powerful trends are now converging as designers and contractors learn how to leverage modeling, analytical and simulation technologies to improve sustainable outcomes. Habitat Architecture has... - August 23, 2010 - Habitat Architecture
LocalConstructionPros.com Announces Free Construction Contractor Websites to Cut Marketing Costs
Many construction contractors either have out-of-date websites that they cannot update or no company website at all. The directory LocalConstructionPros.com is offering residential contractors a free website builder. The site builder is specific to the construction industry and it's users. Building... - August 20, 2010 - LocalConstructionPros.com
University of California, Riverside Selects Barnhart Balfour Beatty to Manage Construction of $104 Million Student Housing Project
Barnhart Balfour Beatty has been chosen by the University of California, Riverside (UCR) as construction manager at risk for a LEED Gold-targeted $104 million apartment village to house more than 800 students. In May, the University of California’s Board of Regents approved the 350,000-SF... - August 19, 2010 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Jeff Benton Homes Begins New Home Development in Madison Alabama
Huntsville, Alabama homebuilder Jeff Benton Homes has broken ground for Chelsea Park, the company’s third new home development in Madison, Alabama. The Chelsea Park community is located on Balch Road just north of the company’s Millstone subdivision. The new home development has 3... - August 18, 2010 - Jeff Benton Homes
Boston Cedar Named as a Home Slicker® Plus Typar® Distributor
Boston Cedar, which was honored as the Fiberweb 2009 Distributor of the Year, adds Home Slicker® Plus Typar® to its distribution offering. - August 16, 2010 - Boston Cedar
SteelMaster Explodes Onto Hollywood Scene
SteelMaster Buildings hits the big screen in the highly anticipated release of the action/war film "The Expendables." - August 15, 2010 - SteelMaster Building, LLC.
Award-Winning Custom Home Builder Joins Forces with G.J. Gardner Homes
Wayne Intermill's custom home designs have garnered numerous awards, including several during the 2009 Parade of Homes in Colorado Springs. He believes his affiliation with G.J. Gardner will enable him to combine the Gardner efficiencies and buying power with his local knowledge and customer service skills, providing even better value to his customers. - August 14, 2010 - G.J. Gardner Homes, Colorado/Wyoming
Susan Scott Joins Lennar Virginia as Marketing Specialist
The Virginia Division of Lennar announced that Susan Scott has joined the company as marketing specialist. Ms. Scott will be responsible for developing and implementing the division’s marketing plans, corporate branding and overseeing the advertising and market research for Lennar’s new... - August 13, 2010 - Lennar
Target to Open at Shea Properties The Collection at RiverPark
The Retail Center Moves Opening Date to 2011 to Accommodate Newest Anchor. - August 12, 2010 - Shea Properties
Take It to the House Kick-Off: Chance to Win a New Lennar Home in AZ
Lennar and the Arizona Cardinals Have Teamed Up for a House Give Away Promotion. Two Arizona High School Athletic Teams Also Win by Helping with the Outreach. - August 11, 2010 - Lennar, Arizona
Synergy Builders, Inc Named to 2010 Qualified Remodeler Top 500 for the Fourth Consecutive Year
Synergy Builders Inc, a design-build home remodeling company is named to 2010 Qualified Remodeler Top 500 for the fourth consecutive year. - August 11, 2010 - Synergy Builders
SCS Hardwood Floors Can Now Re-Coat Hardwood Floors Without Sanding
Can hardwood floors be cleaned and re-coated without sanding? SCS Hardwood Floors says that they can. - August 09, 2010 - SCS Hardwood Floors Inc.
New 1.21% Tax Rate at Rockrose Among Lowest for Carlsbad New Homes
Rockrose by Brookfield Homes offers one of the lowest tax rates for new homes in Carlsbad at 1.21 percent. - August 06, 2010 - Brookfield Homes, California
Local Company Synergy Builders Earns Prestigious A-Rating with the Better Business Bureau
Local Company Synergy Builders, in West Chicago, earns prestigious A-Rating with the Better Business Bureau. Synergy Builders is focused on satisfying the needs of their customers on each room addition, bathroom remodeling, basement finishing, and kitchen remodeling project in the western suburbs... - August 06, 2010 - Synergy Builders
Homeowners Save Money with Eco-Savvy New Homes in Carlsbad
At Rockrose at The Foothills in Carlsbad, builder Brookfield Homes has incorporated numerous tactics for energy-efficiency and water conservation, and has improved indoor air quality for its homeowners. - August 05, 2010 - Brookfield Homes, California
StrucSure Home Warranty Adds Remodeling Industry Veteran Michael Huber
Huber to Help Market and Sell StrucSure’s Remodelers Program. - August 05, 2010 - StrucSure Home Warranty
StrucSure Home Warranty Teams with Remodeleze.com
Partnership to Provide One-Stop Resource for Remodeling Contractors and Homeowners Looking to Remodel - August 04, 2010 - StrucSure Home Warranty
Barbour ABI Releases Quarterly Construction Analysis
Barbour ABI have recently released their quarterly review analysis, which highlights key building projects and the best performing sectors. - August 01, 2010 - Barbour ABI
Utah Homebuilder Announces New Website and Company Philosophy
Parkwood Fine Homes, a Utah-based homebuilder, recently announced the launch of a new website and company philosophy. Gary Summerhays, owner and General Contractor of Parkwood Homes recently started www.parkwoodfinehomes.blogspot.com which features pictures and information about his... - July 30, 2010 - Parkwood Fine Homes
Gravell and Company Awarded by San Antonio Builder’s Association
Gravell and Company, a San Antonio home builder, has added to it’s list of accreditation and certifications, 2 top-notch awards, granted by the Greater San Antonio Builder’s Association. The awards acknowledged Top Remodel Project $75,000+ and Top Certified Build San Antonio Green... - July 30, 2010 - Gravell and Company
Riverview Homes, Inc. Invites Home Buyers to Tour Modular Home Plant
Riverview Homes, Inc. of Vandergrift completes a one-day home buyer, modular home seminar near Harrisburg. - July 30, 2010 - Riverview Homes, Inc.
JT Flooring Offers Residential & Commercial Flooring Services
JT Flooring, a fully licensed and insured Residential & Commercial Flooring Sub-Contractor, has announced that it offers Residential & Commercial Flooring Services. - July 30, 2010 - JT Flooring
Thomas Construction Builds Connections at County Fairs
Thomas Construction, the largest home remodeler in the St. Louis metro area, has been supporting local county fairs and speaking to event-goers about their remodeling needs. - July 28, 2010 - Thomas Construction
Hot Outside? Homebuyers Benefit During Taylor Morrison’s Triple Digit Days.
Consumers Receive Savings for Every Degree Above 100 Degrees in the Arizona Summer Heat. - July 28, 2010 - Taylor Morrison
Toll Brothers Introduces Five New Home Designs at Green Level Crossing Giving Buyers Options from the Low $400’s
Toll Brothers, the nation's leading builder of luxury homes and developer of fine communities across the Triangle region, is proud to introduce several new home models to the Woodlands and the Manor neighborhoods at Green Level Crossing. These new home gives buyers options from the low 400's in one of the Triangle's most sought out locations. - July 25, 2010 - Toll Brothers
K. Hovnanian Homes Offering 4 Percent Mortgages on Homes in New Jersey
K. Hovnanian Homes, New Jersey's largest homebuilder, is offering 4 percent mortgages on select homes throughout New Jersey. Homes include single-family homes, condominiums, active-adult homes and market-rate homes. The homes must close by Sept. 30. - July 24, 2010 - K Hovnanian Homes
Royal Oaks Building Group Celebrates Sell Out of Homes at Walnut Creek Community
Rich Van Tassel, president of Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC (http://www.royaloaksbg.com), has announced that the company has sold out of all its home sites and single-family homes in The Neighborhoods at Walnut Creek. Located inside the beltline in southeast Raleigh, Walnut Creek is an affordable... - July 24, 2010 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
nCompass Homes Creates an Outdoor Paradise for One Local Family
An overgrown and virtually unusable backyard gets a face-lift by creating an outdoor paradise that includes dual patios, built-in grill and fire pit, plus a putting green. This backyard haven has something for everyone to enjoy. - July 23, 2010 - nCompass Homes
Toll Brothers to Unveil New Hasentree Signature Collection
Grand Opening Event at Hasentree will be July 24-25 - July 23, 2010 - Toll Brothers
Charter Builders Selected for $40 Million in Additions/Renovations for Lewisville High School, Founded in 1897
Lewisville Independent School District has selected Charter Builders as construction manager at-risk for $40 million in additions and renovations to Lewisville High School. These upgrades to the existing high school, founded in 1897, are part of the school district’s plan to provide... - July 22, 2010 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Williamsburg Wine & Food Festival Raises $5,000 for Colonial Heritage Community Foundation
More Than 4,000 Guests Attended The Two-Day Event That Raised Over $5,000 For The Colonial Heritage Community Foundation. - July 22, 2010 - Lennar
Lennar Salutes "Hometown Heroes" with a Special Program Designed to Help with Home Purchase
The Virginia Division of Lennar Has a Special Program for Hometown Heroes. This Includes; Educators, Medical Professionals, Law Enforcement, Firefighters and Military Personnel, Both Active and Veterans. - July 22, 2010 - Lennar
Lennar Acquires 500 Homesites at Cane Bay Plantation in Summerville
The Coastal Carolina Division of Lennar Announces the Acquisition of 500 Homesites in the Tri-county’s Premier Community, Cane Bay Plantation. - July 19, 2010 - Lennar
Riverview Homes, Inc. is Named a Major Event Sponsor
Riverview Homes, Inc. of Vandergrift was presented an award for being a Major Event Sponsor of the 2010 Apollo Relay For Life. - July 17, 2010 - Riverview Homes, Inc.
Handyman Matters Arrives on the North Shore
The company is known for small to medium sized home repairs and remodeling services and having outstanding customer service. - July 16, 2010 - Handyman Matters Franchise Corp
Joe Pattison Joins Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC
Rich Van Tassel, president of Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC (http://www.royaloaksbg.com), has announced that Joe Pattison has joined the company as a new home consultant for The Peninsula at Amberly and Holly Pointe. In this role, Pattison is responsible for identifying and matching prospective... - July 16, 2010 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Synergy Builders is Proud to Announce Their New Service offering, Wellborn Closet Systems
Synergy Builders, a design-build home remodeling company is proud to announce their new service offering, Wellborn Closet System in Chicago. Recently Synergy Builders, a design-build home remodeling company has proud to announce their new service offering, Wellborn Closets Systems in Chicago. - July 16, 2010 - Synergy Builders
Synergy Builders Hosts Fellow Remodelers for an in Depth Analysis of Their Business
John Habermeier, Owner of Synergy Builders, West Chicago, IL, recently hosted a Case Study Meeting of Remodelers Advantage Roundtables, an Industry think-tank for top remodelers. Thirteen remodeling executives from across the nation met in West Chicago to provide each other with input and advice on... - July 16, 2010 - Synergy Builders
Jeff Benton Homes Earns Google™ Favorite Place Ranking
Huntsville, Alabama homebuilder Jeff Benton Homes (JBH) has been named a Google™ Favorite Place for the period December 1 to February 28. Favorite Place status indicates that Jeff Benton Homes is one of the most popular local businesses on Google as measured by how many times people search... - July 13, 2010 - Jeff Benton Homes
Bowen Family Homes Offers Free Basement Incentive at Hanover Place in Alpharetta
Bowen Family Homes recently announced new incentives for all homes at its Hanover Place community in Alpharetta. The limited time offer includes free basements or a $25,000 incentive on slab homes. Both incentives are available on move-in ready homes and presale homes. Hanover Place currently... - July 13, 2010 - Bowen Family Homes
Toll Brothers Announces Grand Opening of Amenity Center at The Hills at Southpoint
Toll Brothers, the nation’s leading builder of luxury homes and developer of fine communities around the Triangle, proudly announces the grand opening of its brand new amenity center for its popular Durham community, The Hills at Southpoint. Located on Fayetteville Road just one mile from The... - July 11, 2010 - Toll Brothers
Begin Your Home Search at the July 10 Open House of Irvine’s New Stonegate East Homefinding Center
New Homefinding Center provides key information to help homeshoppers start their homebuying journey; food and refreshments also provided. - July 10, 2010 - Irvine Company Community Development
Royal Oaks Building Group Earns ENERGY STAR® Builder Partner Designation
Rich Van Tassel, president of Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC (www.royaloaksbg.com), has announced that the company is now an ENERGY STAR® Builder Partner. All new homes built in the company’s 12 neighborhoods will be ENERGY STAR® certified, meaning they are verified as at least 15... - July 09, 2010 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
SteelMaster Flying High in Malta
Representatives from SteelMaster Buildings, an internationally recognized producer of prefabricated steel structures, attend the unveiling of their large aircraft maintenance facility in the European country of Malta. - July 09, 2010 - SteelMaster Building, LLC.