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Building Envelope Science Institute Holds Its Next Training Seminar for Defective Drywall in New Orleans, Louisiana
The recent CPSC/HUD publication of remediation guidelines and the findings of fact & conclusions of law filed by Judge Fallon are no cause for change to the remediation protocol endorsed by the Building Envelope Institute since October 2009. - June 11, 2010 - Building Envelope Science Institute
Transfer America Offers Complimentary "Timeshare Freedom!" Seminars in Seven States June 11-14
Transfer America, Inc. will hold a "Get Rid of My Timeshare" complimentary seminars at various times & cities in Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, Georgia, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Tennessee on the weekend of June 11-14. - June 11, 2010 - Transfer America
Jim Chapman Communities Begins New Construction in June
Jim Chapman Communities (JCC) announced today that it will begin construction in three of its active adult communities this month. The Atlanta-based builder will add six homes in its Johns Creek community in North Fulton County, four at its Sugarloaf community in Duluth and two at its Concord Mill community in Austell. - June 11, 2010 - Jim Chapman Communities
Marketshare Inc. Launches New Home Communities Search Site for the Bay Area and Sacramento Areas, www.toptennewhomes.com
If you register between June 9th and July 31st you will be entered to win this new iPad. If you register and share the site with your Facebook or Twitter friends, you will be entered twice. - June 11, 2010 - Top Ten New Home Communities
Long-Time Chicago Agent Joins Dream Town Realty in April
Chicago-based brokerage Dream Town Realty welcomed Frances Buerman in April. Ms. Buerman is a career realtor and member of several professional groups. She is a Certified Exchange Specialist with 25 years experience in title, closing and 1031 Tax Deferred Exchange. - June 11, 2010 - Dream Town Realty
Major Endorsement for Real Estate Training Book by John Horne
Jeffrey Gitomer, author of "The Little Red Book of Sales"- Calls John Horne the "Voice of Reason in the most Opportune time to buy real estate in the last 100 years"- This book is set to take Real Estate Agents and Mortgage Lenders by storm. - June 10, 2010 - Agent Edge Training
North Georgia Mountain Cabin Receives New Name
Rainbow Cabins’ largest mountain rental cabin known simply as “The Lodge” receives formal name following informal contest announced in early February. - June 10, 2010 - Rainbow Cabins, LLC
Even in Weak Economy, RE/MAX Northern Illinois Real Estate Network Continues Charitable Mission: Children's Miracle Network Honors Company for Its Work
For 17 years, the RE/MAX Northern Illinois real estate network has been a generous donor to the Children’s Miracle Network (CMN), supporting its mission of providing financial assistance to more than 170 children’s hospitals across the country. Now, CMN has honored two local RE/MAX... - June 10, 2010 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
Davidson Realty Congratulates Top Performers
Residential home sales continue to improve in Jacksonville, St. Augustine and World Golf Village areas. - June 10, 2010 - The Neighborhoods of World Golf Village
Countdown To Buy Expands Number of Foreclosed Homes for Sale in Florida, Maryland, and Hawaii
Online marketplace solution removes uncertainty and restores confidence for buyers and agents. Existing client adds new foreclosure properties in Maryland and Hawaii - June 10, 2010 - Countdown To Buy
Morocco Real Estate - Launch of International Real Estate Listings.com Creates Huge Buzz in Morocco Real Estate
InternationalRealEstateListings.com is happy to announce the launch of free real estate related services exclusively for Morocco real estate; such as sales, rentals, purchase, and exchange. Morocco real estate owners, agents, and developers welcome. - June 09, 2010 - International Real Estate Listings.com
Leading London Commercial Property Agency MERJS Successfully Lets Entire 3rd Floor of Valiant House, London EC3
MERJS announces the successful let of newly refurbished office accommodation comprising of the 3rd floor of Valiant House, London EC3 to the Insolvency Practitioners Association. - June 09, 2010 - Merjs Charted Surveyors
International Real Estate Listings.com Introduces Free Service to Rent, Sell, and Exchange International Real Estate
InternationalRealEstateListings.com has recently launched its free service for rentals, sales and exchange of international real estate. With its unique features and absolutely free service, the service presents a very lucrative and promising offer. - June 09, 2010 - International Real Estate Listings.com
Expert Advice at a Glance from Brenton Hayden, President of Renters Warehouse: How to be a Good Landlord
Brenton Hayden is the president and owner of Renters Warehouse, a soon-to-be franchised property management co. in MN and AZ. He has created a series of 10 easily understood lists related to residential real estate for property management companies, landlords, and tenants. - June 09, 2010 - Renters Warehouse
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in Mill Valley Expands Office by Hiring 10 Agents
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, the leading provider of real estate services in the Bay Area, announced today that it has expanded its Southern Marin office in Mill Valley with the hiring of 10 agents, including a number of local real estate veterans from Pacific Union Realty, Frank Howard... - June 06, 2010 - Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
Two Generations of Masons Involved in Restoration of Historic Downtown Building
Two generations of stone masons have a personal tie to one of Galveston’s most photographed historic buildings – the Hutchings-Sealy Building, 2328 Strand. This week, fifth-generation stone mason Curtis Hunt IV will remove and patch deteriorated stones and stabilize cracks to this 1895... - June 06, 2010 - Mitchell Historic Properties
Hard Money Bankers Announces Largest First Quarter in Company History
The real estate lending firm has been growing steadily since its inception and shows no signs of slowing down. - June 06, 2010 - Hard Money Bankers
Local Builder Announces Big Launch
Anthem Homes & Neighborhoods, Atlanta’s newest homebuilder announces that it has begun construction in six exciting communities throughout the metro-Atlanta area. The builder is also seeking new lot and land opportunities. Founded by three Atlanta real estate/building veterans, Anthem... - June 06, 2010 - Anthem Homes & Neighborhoods
Homebuilder to Host Summer Spectacular at Quail Run June 12
Greater Valley Group announced today that it will host a Summer Tour of Homes on Saturday, June 12 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at its master planned community, Quail Run in Chambers County, Ala. The day will include a radio remote with South 106.1, a popular regional country station, free food, ten $25... - June 06, 2010 - Greater Valley Group, LLC
RE/MAX Northern Illinois Network Honors Sales Success in Chicago Real Estate Market
RE/MAX City and its offices at 6900 W. Belmont Ave. and 7020 W. Higgins Road in Chicago, recently was honored by the RE/MAX Northern Illinois real estate network for 2009 sales success. The combined efforts of the agents at both offices helped RE/MAX City capture two important sales production... - June 05, 2010 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
RE/MAX Northern Illinois Real Estate Network Honors Aurora's John McEnroe
John McEnroe, broker/owner of RE/MAX Town and Country, 1128 Prairie St., Aurora, Ill., was recently presented with the prestigious “Above the Crowd!®” Award by the RE/MAX Northern Illinois real estate network. The award is given to affiliates who have made an outstanding... - June 05, 2010 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
Denovo, the First Condo-Hotel in Panama City to be Completed and an Outstanding Investment Success Story from Bridgemon International Realty
The Denovo in Panama City has positioned itself as one of the most successful projects in the heart of Panama, as its global sales strategy reached 100% of units sold in a record time. - June 05, 2010 - Bridgemon International Realty
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Expanding Smart Phone Technology with Launch of QR Codes
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, the leading provider of real estate services in the Bay Area, announced today that it is expanding its smart phone technology services by becoming the first local real estate brokerage to deploy quick response or QR codes in its marketing and advertising. QR... - June 05, 2010 - Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
Sunny Realty Announces the Deployment of New Condo Ranking System
Sunny Realty has today announced the deployment of their all-new condo ranking system to help buyers find the perfect property. - June 05, 2010 - Sunny Realty
E. Landon Bridgers Named New Vice President of Finance for Pegasus Residential
As part of its ongoing company growth, Pegasus Residential is proud to announce the addition of E. Landon Bridgers to its executive team. In his role as Vice President of Finance, Mr. Bridgers will be working closely with Kurt Blanton, Controller, as well as their existing accounting team members. - June 05, 2010 - Pegasus Residential
Pegasus Residential Expands Its Florida Management Portfolio
The addition of Evergreen at Lofton Place in Tampa marks the second apartment community Pegasus Residential manages in Florida. - June 04, 2010 - Pegasus Residential
Smith Earns CISR Designation
The designation of Certified Insurance Service Representative (CISR) has been conferred upon Kathy Smith, a Personal Lines Assistant at The O’Neill Group, an Independent Insurance Agency located in Wadsworth, Ohio. The designation follows her successful completion of a professional insurance... - June 04, 2010 - The O'Neill Group
RE/MAX Northern Illinois Real Estate Network Presents Awards to Barrington Office
RE/MAX of Barrington, 306 W. Northwest Hwy. in Barrington, Ill., its manager and one of its associates recently received special honors from the RE/MAX Northern Illinois real estate network. RE/MAX of Barrington earned one of five Outstanding Citizen Awards for exceptional 2009 fund raising on... - June 04, 2010 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
Sneak Peek Saturday at The Cascades in St. Augustine on June 5th
Davidson Realty's monthly open house event lets home shoppers browse this popular retirement community. - June 04, 2010 - The Neighborhoods of World Golf Village
Free Bespoke Realitalia Furniture Package Included in the Price of Your Italian Property
To celebrate Realitalia new website – today started an offer of a Free bespoke Furniture Package for those who act quickly. If you sign a Preliminary Contract at Ville degli Olivi, Lajatico, Tuscany, you will gain a complete Furniture Package included into the price of your Italian Home. - June 04, 2010 - Realitalia
Finally a Real Choice in Real Estate Selling from Click On Realestate
The new website Click On Realestate is challenging conventional real estate agent selling methods and offering homeowners an alternative; a smart choice. - June 04, 2010 - Click On Realestate
MERJS Announces Successful Let of Soho Office Space in Beak Street W1 to Bare Films Comprising Entire Lower Ground Floor
Leading commercial property agency MERJS announces successful let of entire lower ground floor Soho office space at 40 Beak Street to media company Bare Films. - June 03, 2010 - Merjs Charted Surveyors
Title Guarantee Inc. Takes You "Under the Hood" of the New Hud-1
Title Guarantee, Inc. has introduced its new Hud-1 settlement statement guide that takes you "Under the Hood" of the new settlement statement that is being used now in all real estate transactions. - June 03, 2010 - Title Guarantee Inc.
New Website Aimed at Helping Charter Schools
The O’Neill Group Charter School Division officially announces the launch of their Charter School Insurance website, located at www.charterschoolinsurance.com. Thomas Van Auker, who heads the agency’s Charter School Insurance Division and holds the prestigious designation of Certified... - June 03, 2010 - The O'Neill Group
Prudential Homesale Prepares for 2010 Parade of Homes
The 2010 Parade of Homes is right around the corner. Beginning on June 12th and running through June 20th, 46 of the most beautiful new homes throughout Lancaster and Lebanon Counties will be available for tours. All homes are carefully built and meticulously decorated by BIA and Lebanon Builders... - June 03, 2010 - Prudential Homesale Services Group
RE/MAX Northern Illinois Real Estate Network Honors Naperville Office as Sales Volume Leader in 2009
RE/MAX of Naperville, 1200 Iroquois Commons, Naperville, Ill., recently was recognized by the RE/MAX Northern Illinois real estate network for its sales achievements in 2009. The office was honored with the network’s Top Office, Closed Sales Volume award after closing transactions totaling... - June 03, 2010 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS® Launch Triangle Transit Map for Green-minded Commuters New to the Area
Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS® introduce a new quick-start guide to help green-minded commuters new to the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill area. The Triangle Transit Map is now active, part of the suite of services available via the Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS® relocation resource center. - June 03, 2010 - Linda Craft & Team Realtors
Realitalia’s New Website Now Online - Freehold Managed Italian Property
Clarity and easy navigation. The website explains why the Freehold Managed Italian Homes of Realitalia are different: the Realitalia Management System, the Design Options, the Furniture Packages and the Eco-commitment of Realitalia. - June 02, 2010 - Realitalia
Torelli Realty Announces Real Estate Videos to Maximize Home Values
Torelli Realty Announces Real Estate Videos To Maximize Home Values. By teaming up with real estate agents nationwide, Torelli Realty wants to help homeowners and home sellers to make smart decisions for home remodeling and home staging projects. The goal is to help homeowners maximize the value of their home and help them to sell quickly if they are planning to list their home for sale. - June 02, 2010 - Torelli Realty
Own a Property in Italy and Benefit from the Health Giving Mediterranean Diet and Lifestyle - Realitalia Freehold Managed Property in Italy
Luca Catalano, director at Realitalia says, "I was intrigued by the opinion of Susan Marshall Tomassini, an English Nutritional Therapist who highlights the medical benefits of a traditional Mediterranean diet. This applies especially in the Realitalia property in Italy that offers our owners a concrete opportunity to join the local community. I see it as a real chance to adopt better habits." - June 01, 2010 - Realitalia
RE/MAX Northern Illinois Real Estate Network Honors Algonquin, Crystal Lake, Lake Zurich and Palatine Offices
RE/MAX Unlimited Northwest, with offices in Algonquin, Crystal Lake, Lake Zurich and Palatine, Ill., recently was honored by the RE/MAX Northern Illinois real estate network for outstanding 2009 fund raising efforts on behalf of Children’s Memorial Hospital of Chicago and the Children’s... - May 29, 2010 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
Greater Valley Area Homebuilder Offers Incentives to Those in Automotive Industry
Greater Valley Group is offering any homebuyer that works in the automotive industry up to two percent of the purchase price towards upgrades such as appliances, tile, plumbing fixtures and deck rails to name a few. - May 29, 2010 - Greater Valley Group, LLC
RealUp and KW Commercial Sign Listing Agreement
RealUp.com, the fastest growing commercial listing website, has announced a property listing agreement with KW Commercial, the commercial division of Keller Williams Realty, Inc., the third largest real estate franchise in the United States. All of KW Commercial’s real estate listings will be... - May 29, 2010 - RealUp.com
Royal Oaks Building Group Introduces Abbington Ridge Neighborhood
Rich Van Tassel, president of Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC (www.royaloaksbg.com), has announced that the company has completed homes in the residential neighborhood of Abbington Ridge. Located off Rock Quarry Road in southeast Raleigh, Abbington Ridge features homes starting in the $130s, ranging... - May 29, 2010 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Mercantile Capital Corporation Reports Its Financed Projects That Totaled More Than $46 Million from January Through April
Mercantile Commercial Capital, LLC, the Altamonte Springs lender that ranks as one of the most active providers in the nation of U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) 504 loans for small business owners who want to acquire or develop their own facilities, reports its financed commercial real... - May 28, 2010 - Mercantile Capital Corporation
RE/MAX Northern Illinois Real Estate Network Honors 2009 Top 3 Commercial Associates
The RE/MAX Northern Illinois real estate network recently honored its associates whose 2009 commercial sales achievements earned them coveted spots in its year-end Commercial Top 3. Dave Shalabi of RE/MAX TEAM 2000, Orland Park, Ill., was named the No. 1 agent for the first time, and the team led... - May 28, 2010 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
RE/MAX Northern Illinois Real Estate Network Honors 2009 Top 20 Residential Associates
The RE/MAX Northern Illinois real estate network recently honored its associates whose 2009 residential sales achievements earned them coveted spots in its year-end Residential Top 20. Edward Lukasik, Jr., of RE/MAX Professionals, Bolingbrook, Ill., was named the No. 1 agent for the first time,... - May 28, 2010 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
Countdown To Buy Helping Real Estate Agents Unlock Significant REO Opportunity
Combination of transparency, approved offer range and price reductions saves agents time and effort. - May 28, 2010 - Countdown To Buy
Building Envelope Science Institute Holds Training Seminar for Defective Drywall in New Orleans, Louisiana
The Building Envelope Science Institute (BESI) has held training seminars on Defective Drywall throughout Florida since October 2009; now the institute is going to New Orleans to provide qualified individuals training to perform inspections and remediation on structures with Chinese "Defective" Drywall. - May 27, 2010 - Building Envelope Science Institute
Healthcare Company Doubles in Size After Relocating to Avanta Reading
A Swedish-based healthcare company, which recently relocated from London to Reading town centre, has already doubled in size. - May 27, 2010 - Avanta