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Caldwell County Economic Development Commission Attracts Major Retailers to Caldwell County
Caldwell County Economic Development Commission's concerted effort to attract retail and commercial development in North Carolina to Caldwell County is paying big dividends as a result of aggressively promoting commercial and retail properties for sale in Caldwell County. Two Wal-Mart Super Centers and a FATZ Restaurant are open for business, and Carolina Pottery will be open in March, 2009. - November 26, 2008 - Caldwell Economic Development Commission
Symbiont Investment Group Invests in a Custom IDX Solution for Their Online Real Estate Search
IDX Broker speeds up the real estate search and saves both realtors and consumers time. - November 26, 2008 - IDX, Inc.
York Maine Real Estate Agency Participates in Worldwide Luxury Real Estate Conference
Anne Erwin Sotheby’s International Realty partakes in the Sotheby’s International Realty leadership conference, - November 26, 2008 - Anne Erwin Sotheby's International Realty
Maravilla Scottsdale Forms Partnership with Fairmont Scottsdale and Scottsdale Healthcare
Maravilla Scottsdale residents and their families now have the opportunity to enjoy one-of-a-kind concierge services, resort amenities, as well as access to top-rated health and wellness programs as a result of the resort retirement community’s partnerships with the Fairmont Scottsdale and... - November 25, 2008 - Maravilla Scottsdale
Farm Bureau Insurance Safety Alert: Turkey Fryer Safety
Farm Bureau Insurance urges anyone planning to use a turkey fryer this holiday season to keep safety in mind using tips provided by Underwriting Laboratories (UL). - November 25, 2008 - Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance
Announcing Immediate Solutions to Mortgage Crisis for Home Owners by Contacting 1800SELLNOW
1-800-SELL-NOW has recently included Worcester County as an area of increased Mortgage Foreclosures, and has people ready to help all home owners. - November 24, 2008 - 1-800-SELL-NOW
Impact Properties Group Community Named One of Top 10 Best Selling in Triangle
Colen Davidson, managing partner for Impact Properties Group, LLC (www.impactpropertiesgroup.com), has announced that one of the development firm’s communities was recognized by Metrostudy as one of the top 10 best selling communities in the Triangle. Local community Highcroft Village was... - November 23, 2008 - Impact Properties Group
Jim Chapman Communities Wins Five Obie Awards
Jim Chapman Communities received outstanding recognition Saturday at the Greater Atlanta Home Builder's Association's 28th annual Obie Awards program. - November 23, 2008 - Jim Chapman Communities
Rosebay Real Estate Adds a Custom MLS Search to Their Website with the Help of IDX Broker
The addition of this custom IDX solution increases efficiency for both real estate agents and consumers. - November 23, 2008 - IDX, Inc.
Mark Johnson Custom Homes Web Site Wins International W3 Award
Wilmington custom builder, Mark Johnson Custom Homes has won a prestigious Silver W3 Award for their web site www.markjohnsoncustomhomes.com. W3 Awards honor creativity and excellence on the web. There were over 3,000 entries to this year’s competition. “It is an honor to be recognized... - November 23, 2008 - Mark Johnson Custom Homes
Keller Williams Real Estate Agents from Santa Clarita California Earn Certified Distressed Property Expert Designation
Jennifer and Gary Ricco of Keller Williams Vip Properties have successfully completed the Certified Distressed Property Expert designation. In doing so they have become part of a select few real estate professionals in the country to earn the prestigious certification offered through the Distressed... - November 22, 2008 - Jennifer & Gary Ricco Keller Williams VIP Properties e-PRO, WCR, QSC, Retired LAPD
A Custom IDX Solution Helps the Bates Team Increase Efficiency in the Online Real Estate Search
IDX Broker provides both agents and consumers with tools to make the online real estate search process quicker and simpler. - November 22, 2008 - IDX, Inc.
HarborPlace Announces “Bring-A-Friend” Program
HarborPlace at Port St Lucie, a Retirement Resort and Assisted Living Community, has initiated a “Bring-A-Friend” Referral Program for their residents. - November 21, 2008 - HarborPlace at Port St Lucie
LGE Receives Three Separate Certificates of Occupancy
Buddy Stubbs Harley-Davidson to Hold Grand Opening Celebration This Weekend. - November 21, 2008 - LGE Design Build
Advanced Composites Manufacturing Facility Relocates to Caldwell County
In a region that has lost many textile and furniture manufacturing jobs to outsourcing and globalization, Caldwell County Economic Development Commission announces a major success developing an aviation business in western North Carolina. VX Aerospace Corporation, an advanced composites manufacturing facility, plans to hire 500 employees over the next five years. - November 21, 2008 - Caldwell Economic Development Commission
Vernal Utah Real Estate Search Simplified by New VernalHomeFinder.com Website
Home searching just got easier for Vernal Utah. Vernal Utah Homes for Sale, Homes for Sale in Vernal Utah, Real Estate in Vernal Utah, Listings in Vernal Utah, Kyle Ashworth, Coldwell Banker Vernal Utah. - November 21, 2008 - VernalHomeFinder.com
Real Estate Veteran Bob Majorino Enhances His Ventura County Website by Adding Custom IDX Tools
IDX Broker makes the real estate search simple and straightforward for both realtors and consumers. - November 21, 2008 - IDX, Inc.
Greiner Maltz Goes Mobile
Greiner-Maltz has announced that greinermaltz.com is now available for easy viewing on mobile devices. Users of mobile devices will get a cleaner version of the Greiner-Maltz Website that is formatted specifically for mobile phones and wireless devices. Greinermaltz.com has enhanced performance... - November 21, 2008 - Greiner-Maltz
Mortgage Expert David M. Damaré Celebrates Joins Forces with American Dream
While the American real estate and mortgage lending industry has experienced a slump over the last few months, mortgage expert David M. Damaré joins forces with American Dream Residential- Andy May Group, LLC and has actually seen continued growth in some areas. - November 20, 2008 - The David M. Damaré Team
Announcing IslandAndResort.Com the First of Its Kind Information Source for the Bahamas, Caribbean and Florida Islands
IslandAndResort.com is a consumer friendly information site for the West Indies basin of the Bahamas, Caribbean and Florida Islands. A one-stop Internet experience where visitors access expansive information on the island lifestyle they desire. - November 20, 2008 - Island and Resort, Inc
Naples Real Estate Agent Cheryl DiLorenzo Incorporates Custom IDZX Broker Software Into Her Website
Custom searches and seamless integration simplify the real estate search and save both realtors and consumers time. - November 20, 2008 - IDX, Inc.
Give Back to the Community with Julie LaTerra Homes This Season
Julie LaTerra Homes’ Design Center is a drop-off site for Toys for Tots. - November 20, 2008 - Julie LaTerra Homes
Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston and the HPW Foundation Giving Away 1,000 Turkeys This Season
Don Walston, founder and chairman of the board of Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston (www.hpw.com), has announced that firm and the HPW Foundation, Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston’s nonprofit organization that supports local charities, are sponsoring a give away of 1,000 turkeys. - November 20, 2008 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston
First Choice Home Solutions Offers ‘Fast Selling’ and Free Foreclosure Help
Shawn Hutchison is the owner and president of First Choice Home Solutions, a Florida based real estate company that specializes in assisting homeowners in difficult situations to be rid of their problem ownerships. First Choice has just opened their doors to general public to assist with the growing demand for reliable foreclosure information and offers full service foreclosure counseling assistance. - November 19, 2008 - First Choice Home Solutions
IDX Broker Software Enhances the Functionality of Eric Verdi’s Real Estate Website
A custom IDX solution helps to speed up the real estate search, saving both realtors and consumers time. - November 19, 2008 - IDX, Inc.
Long Island Foreclosures Drop 8% from September 2008, But Up 41% from October 2007 Says PropertyShark.com
The number of new foreclosures in Long Island is 41% higher than in October 2007, however compared to September 2008, foreclosures dropped by 8%. Suffolk foreclosures were up 23% compared to October 2007, while Nassau foreclosures recorded a 51% increase over the same time period. - November 18, 2008 - PropertyShark.com
HarborPlace at Port St Lucie Celebrates Resident Dorothy Burns’ 100th Birthday
Residents at HarborPlace Retirement Resort and Assisted Living Community celebrate birthdays every month, but this was a special celebration: Dorothy Burns Turns 100. Balloons, cake, music, and laughter filled the Meeting Room. Four generations of Burns added to the merriment as family members came to Port St Lucie, FL from as far away as Wyoming. - November 18, 2008 - HarborPlace at Port St Lucie
HarborPlace at Port St Lucie Hosts Ed Burchfield and Charlie Neeld’s Remote Radio Broadcast
HarborPlace thanked the community for their support and participation by hosting a “Breakfast with Burchfield” Radio Remote Broadcast and inviting the local community as well as the HarborPlace residents. Ed Burchfield and Charlie Neeld, WPSL AM 1590 radio personalities, broadcast live from 6 am - 9 am on Friday Nov 14 at HarborPlace Retirement Resort and Assisted Living Community. - November 18, 2008 - HarborPlace at Port St Lucie
Los Angeles Foreclosures Down 51% from Sept 2008: Seattle and Miami Foreclosures Up
In the October Foreclosure Report by PropertyShark.com, Los Angeles Foreclosures were down 51% from Sept 2008, falling close to Oct 2007 levels. Compared to September 2008, Miami was up 93% and Seattle was up 14%. Compared to October 2007, foreclosures in Miami were up 35%, while Seattle increased by 108%. New York City Foreclosures drop 15% from Sept 2008 but climb 50% over Oct 2007. - November 17, 2008 - PropertyShark.com
Fifteen Percent of Homeowners Are Majorly Concerned About Crime in Their Neighborhood
Homeowners speak out about crime in their neighborhoods. - November 16, 2008 - Home Insurance.com
Custom Searches Help Paramount Homes Real Estate Company to Speed Up the Online Real Estate Search for Its Clients
IDX Broker gives companies the tools to save both realtors and consumers time searching for properties. - November 16, 2008 - IDX, Inc.
NDP Affordable Housing Initiative Uses FHA 203K Program to 'Recycle' Foreclosures
Innovative Chicago program targets foreclosures as cost effective source for creating affordable housing according to Philip Elmes, President of Neighborhood Development Partners. - November 16, 2008 - Neighborhood Development Partners, Inc.
Josie Albaine of eRealty International Has Just Listed a "Coral Gables Mediteranean Jewel" in Coral Gables, Florida. 4 Bed / 3.5 Baths.
This Rare Find New Construction in prestigious Coral Gables 2 story Mediterranean Jewel was built in 2004 with significant upgrades, high-end finishes and quality. Excellent Layout with master bed on the 1st floor with a loft studio and his and hers closets, formal dining, Stunning Gourmet Kitchen... - November 16, 2008 - Josie Albaine - eRealty International
IDX Broker Software Assists Real Estate Out West in Fulfilling Their Mission to Bring Buyers and Sellers Together
IDX Broker uses its custom IDX solution to speed up the real estate search, saving both realtors and consumers time. - November 15, 2008 - IDX, Inc.
Brookhaven at Johns Creek to Host Atlanta 50+ Housing Council Meeting
The Atlanta 50+ Housing Council, part of the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association, will invite its members and friends to attend a council luncheon at Jim Chapman Communities premier Active Adult Community in Fulton County – Brookhaven at Johns Creek. The luncheon and networking event... - November 15, 2008 - Jim Chapman Communities
Reduce Costs with the Remortgage Reminder
Whole of market mortgage brokers, North Mortgages in Manchester has revealed a Remortgage Reminder Service in a bid to help home owners reduce their costs. - November 15, 2008 - North Mortgages
Embarcadero Capital Partners Purchases Historic Palo Alto Landmark
Leading investment firm to convert former church into high-end office building. - November 15, 2008 - Cornish & Carey Commercial Newmark Knight Frank
Coldwell Banker Select Professionals Named Principal Broker of Cartus Broker Network
Coldwell Banker Select Professionals has been named a principal member of the Cartus Broker Network. Coldwell Banker Select Professionals has over 80 agents in 4 offices throughout Lancaster, Dauphin, Lebanon & York Counties. Network brokers are responsible for, among other things, the... - November 15, 2008 - Coldwell Banker Select Professionals
The Ballen Group of Coldwell Banker Wardley Real Estate Adds a Specialty New Home Builders Division to Las Vegas Real Estate Business
The Ballen Group of Coldwell Banker Wardley Las Vegas Real Estate has added a new home builders division to their successful Las Vegas Real Estate business. - November 15, 2008 - Ballen Group of Coldwell Banker Wardley Real Estate
York Real Estate Firm Leads Luxury Southern Maine Real Estate Market
A recent study finds that Anne Erwin Sotheby's International Realty has participated in the majority of home sales that are over $1 million since 2006. - November 14, 2008 - Anne Erwin Sotheby's International Realty
New Hampshire Real Estate Licenses a Strategy for Maine Firm
Anne Erwin Sotheby’s International Realty agents receiving NH licenses. - November 14, 2008 - Anne Erwin Sotheby's International Realty
Blue Realty GMAC Services HMFA
The New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency (HMFA) continues to maintain Blue Realty GMAC as co-exclusive Asset Manager in the Northern and Southern region of New Jersey. As the Asset Manager of the state since 1999, Blue Realty GMAC is responsible and sells the individual REO properties... - November 14, 2008 - Blue Realty
Custom IDX Broker Software is the New Accessory for Miami’s Fashion & Entertainment Real Estate Team, Beachfront Realty, Inc.
IDX Broker uses its custom IDX solution to speed up the real estate search, saving both realtors and consumers time. - November 14, 2008 - IDX, Inc.
Landquest Development Names New Vice President
Kyle Corkum, president of Landquest Development (www.landquestdevelopment.com), a residential development firm specializing in the acquisition, design, permitting and construction of East Coast Communities, has announced that Ric J. Rojas has been named a new vice president of the firm. In this... - November 14, 2008 - Landquest Development
New Guaranteed 7.5% Cash on Cash Jump Starts Real Estate Market
The Merick Group Inc. has done something amazing to revitalize commercial real estate sales at a time when investor confidence is at an all time low. By making available pre-paid lease guarantees on all its buildings, buyers of Merick Group commercial properties find the security they are looking... - November 14, 2008 - The Merick Group
Carolina Mornings and Biltmore Village Villas Help Hunger Take a Holiday with "Kids, Paws and Claus," a Charity Event for MANNA FoodBank
Carolina Mornings and the Biltmore Village Villas are teaming up to bring Santa Claus to the Biltmore Villas for a Holiday Meet-and-Greet charity event for MANNA FoodBank. Bring your entire family (even your pets) to meet Santa and help hunger take a holiday in western North Carolina. - November 13, 2008 - Carolina Mornings
Phil Weir with Morris & Fyrwald Real Estate Displays Integrated MLS Listings Using Custom IDX Broker Software
A custom IDX solution allows clients to personalize searches and help narrow down the results when searching for their ideal property online. - November 13, 2008 - IDX, Inc.
The Ballen Group of Coldwell Banker Wardley Las Vegas Real Estate, Sells Another Las Vegas Short Sale
The Ballen Group of Coldwell Banker Wardley Las Vegas Real Estate has saved another Las Vegas Resident from facing the dreaded Las Vegas Foreclosure by “Short Selling” their home with the bank. - November 13, 2008 - Ballen Group of Coldwell Banker Wardley Real Estate
Buyer Representitive James Cotoia from Exit Realty Gives 5 Reasons to Use a Realtor
James Cotoia a Rhode Island Realtor of 15 years has helped many homebuyers through the process of purchasing their home. James has just joined EXIT Realty a internationally recognized Real Estate Brokerage firm. The best reason not named is usually the buyer Representative gets paid through the... - November 12, 2008 - EXIT Realty Professional
Property Investors Confident That Prices Will Increase in the Next 5 Years According to a Recent Survey by Serliana a Property Investment Consultancy
A recent online survey of 9000 investors by Serliana Property Investment Consultants www.serliana.com has shown that 77% of property investors think that property prices will increase in the next 5 years. In a market that is hugely affected by confidence, this new information provides evidence... - November 12, 2008 - Serliana Property Investment Consultants